Complimentary Brunch & Informational Session
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Registration – 10:30 am
Brunch & Presentation – 11:00 am

Your future is your own… now it’s time to take it to the Next Level at Tel Hai Retirement Community.
Our affordable, maintenance-free lifestyle allows residents to truly make every day count—doing everything you want, and nothing you don’t. That’s taking your life to the Next Level!

Next Level Living

    • Next Level Living with freedom from unexpected home repairs, costly property tax bills and lawn care worries
    • Next Level Living with new friends and neighbors that share interests like travel, pickleball and ceramics
    • Next Level Living with quality educational and entertainment programming to keep you active, engaged and growing
    • Next Level Living with the assurance of on-campus, continuing care services with nurses and social workers to help you navigate changing care needs

Learn more about the advantages of a Life Plan Community and decide if it could be perfect for you!

Event held at StoneCroft Commons, located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the West Entrance of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive and follow signs to StoneCroft. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance.

Online registration for this event is now closed. Questions? Call Marketing at (484)796-4262, or email info@telhai.org

Mobility Concerns- Please notify us if you have a mobility-related concern in visiting accommodations as part of this tour/event. We would like to best plan to accommodate you through handicap accessible transportation and/or your preferred methods to enhance your tour/event experience and ensure safety protocols.

 

TRAIN CLUB

Fellowship through a shared interest of model railroading

Community life at Tel Hai is a perfect mix of unique experiences and meaningful connections. And for members of the Train Club, nothing lives out this notion more than the hours spent in fun and fellowship creating and maintaining the Train Room.

With planning commencing in early 2018 upon the opening of Brownstone — the last constructed neighborhood within StoneCroft Apartments — years of volunteer work have resulted in an expansive miniature railroad community.

Featuring extensive displays of HO, S, G, N and O-gauge tracks, delightful miniature villages surround the tracks on several tablescapes within the 813 sq. ft. room. With the majority of trains, tracks, and scenes donated from residents and friends of the community, the cohesiveness of the room is quite impressive.

Highlights include:

– A fishing village with a boat repair shop

– Reading anthracite coal depot and oil refinery

– Antique car show, towns and storefronts of decades past

– Mountains, log cabin and river scenes with campers

– Amish farm with cattle and gardening scenes

The Making of a Mural

So what do you get when you combine a passionate Train Club and a joyful, on-campus professional artist? A brilliantly colorful, 30-ft. custom wall mural that adds the local Chester County landscape to a train room tablescape!

“I visited other train clubs, and others had background walls with painted scenery,” commented Bob Stevens, a member of the Train Club. “I contacted Loretta Gable Englerth — and with her talents and involvement in our on-campus Arts Suite — and shared our vision for a partnership.”

“After Bob and I talked, the excitement of a mural came alive. I began to sketch the rolling hills, farmland, rooftops developed into a more realistic view and fields scattered with animals found around Tel Hai,” shared Loretta. “Working with the Train Club has been a fantastic experience, and they are absolutely wonderful to work with.”

After months of sketching with graphite, transferring, applying in permanent marker and topping with acrylic paints, Loretta’s mural has taken more than 485 hours to complete. “One of my life challenges was to paint a mural,” Loretta said. “And working in the train room made me think of my father — Wilbert Gable — and the time I spent with him painting his train display.”

“This mural is a result of collaboration. New friendships between two groups coming together to support each other,” shared Loretta, who has taught watercolor classes at Tel Hai even prior to moving to the community in 2016. Bob echoed, “Her work enhances our train room, and our clubs are now friends!”

Visit the Train Room

The Train Room is open for residents from 1-3 PM every Thursday, except the third Thursday of the month. Train Room is located in StoneCroft, 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook.

INTERNATIONAL TRIP: 13-DAY “ISRAEL: Walk Through The Bible” 2025

Are you ready to reignite your passion for travel, learning and culture? Join Chaplain Dave Hicks as he leads residents and friends of our community to new destinations! Explore the world and strengthen your faith on a 13-day “Israel: Walk Through the Bible Tour” from March 1-13, 2025.

In conjunction with Educational Opportunities Tours and The Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Chaplain Dave will provide an exceptional biblical and geographical perspective to the Holy Land with a time for reflection at the most significant sites from the Old and New Testaments, including Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth, the Jordan River and Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee, Jericho, the Dead Sea and Masada.

For questions about this Tel Hai sponsored trip, contact Chaplain David Hicks at dhicks@telhai.org or 610-273-9333 ext. 2443.

Founded in 1956, Tel Hai Retirement Community is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Life Plan Community (formerly a continuing care retirement community) located in the rolling countryside of Chester County in Honey Brook Township. Tel Hai offers the full-continuum of aging services including residential living, personal care, personal care memory support, health care, home care services and therapy services. Tel Hai is motivated by Christ’s love for all, and our covenant is to provide a vibrant caring community that enhances the lives of those served, including more than 850 residents and 400 team members.

PERSONAL CARE: Early signs that care is needed today.

Do you have a loved one who requires daily assistance to remain independent, safe and secure?

Lakeview Personal Care provides the freedom and amenities of residential living paired with clinical support.

Our resident-centered approach ensures that residents receive individualized care and programming suited to their abilities while preserving their dignity, comfort and level of function.

Not sure if your loved one could thrive at Tel Hai’s Lakeview Personal Care? Check out the ‘Early Signs that Care is Needed TODAY’ resource below.

Don’t wait… let’s chat.  Contact us directly at 610-273-9333 ext. 2446, email info@telhai.org or complete the quick form below!

Early Signs that Care is Needed TODAY:

Mental:

    • Feel forgetful, confused or lost
    • Mix up or forget to take medications
    • Miss medical appointments
    • Overlook things that pose a safety concern
    • Struggle to buy food & meal preparation

Emotional & Social:

    • Feel lonely or depressed
    • Feel frustrated or stressed
    • Take less interest in things previously enjoyed
    • Avoid people and social interaction

Physical & Medical:

    • Sleep more often or have less energy
    • Notice a change in eating habits
    • Have difficulty walking, dressing, eating or bathing
    • Have trouble maintaining a clean household
    • Fall more often or bruise more easily
    • Need additional medical attention

* Information courtesy of Care Conversations; American Health Care Association & National Center for Assisted Living.

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Top Tips for Home Staging

It is possible to achieve the unimaginable. For some, even the thought of preparing to move is exhausting. You can do it, and we can help!

Your ultimate goal is to secure a buyer for your home, right? In today’s crowded real estate market, ‘home staging’ is another DIY tool in your home sales toolbox. You may have already heard of ‘home staging,’ but don’t know what it actually is. In essence, ‘home staging’ is preparing your home for sale.

Staging can be a useful tool to help sell your home quickly, but it does take forethought and planning. Staging your home today means more than making the bed and having a clean kitchen sink. It’s purposeful preparation.

Remember, you have one chance for a first impression! Here’s our top 5 tips for home staging:

CLEAR THE CLUTTER:

Less is more when it comes to home staging. Potential buyers want to see your home— not your stuff. As you prepare for your move to Tel Hai, rightsize by utilizing an off-site storage unit or portable storage containers like PODS.

ONE ROOM, ONE PURPOSE:

You may have a spare bedroom that’s also being used as a craft room, for holiday storage or to house your National Geographic collection. Return the room to its intended purpose. Remove items that don’t support the room’s original intention. Help a buyer envision the room as a future nursery or child’s bedroom, not a catch-all landing area.

REMOVE EXCESS FURNITURE:

Does the room really need four plant stands, three end tables, a fish tank and two bookshelves? All that furniture covers valuable assets like the beautiful hardwood floor and unique, built-in corner cupboard. By removing excess furniture, you’re opening the space visually for the buyer to imagine their belongings in the space.

LET THERE BE LIGHT:

You may have enjoyed 30 years of your custom sheers and drapery, but it’s blocking valuable light from selling your home. Pull back the shades and let the light shine in. No one wants dark and dingy. They want light and airy spaces that inspire a homey feel.

CLEAN COUNTERTOPS:

Remove items from countertops and tabletops, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, end tables and dining room tables. It may be a short-term inconvenience to stow away everyday used bathroom toiletries, but it’s showing a clean and tidy space to the buyer.

Ultimately, keep your eye on the prize of selling your home and moving to Tel Hai. Once you’re a resident, you’ll never have to replace another bush, repair a leaky faucet or install a new washing machine. Leave the work to us!

Hershey’s Mill Golf Club

Bring your retirement care questions
for a panel event at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club…

…featuring Tel Hai experts & current residents!

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Registration: 11:30 AM ~ Lunch: 12:00 PM

Hershey’s Mill Golf Club
1500 Greenhill Rd., West Chester, PA 19380

We’re visiting your neighborhood and we’d like you to be our guest! It’s time to discover the value and security found in a Life Plan Community that offers you priority access to the full complement of continuing care services.

Ask our experts all your questions!  Learn about:

    • residential living accommodations where we’ll help you remain in your home as long as possible
    • support services that keep you safe and independent longer
    • health services that are on-site and ready for you if and when you need it
    • perspectives and experiences of current residents who love life at Tel Hai!

It’s time to start planning your future today!

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) Questions? Call Marketing at (484)796-4262, or email info@telhai.org

 

MAKING SENSE OF RETIREMENT LUNCHEON: Tues., March 28, 2023

During this interactive luncheon, Tracy Weaver — Tel Hai’s Residential Living Counselor — will share how moving to Tel Hai makes financial $ense! You’ll be provided a complimentary cost and lifestyle comparison worksheet to help discover how to make $ense of retirement living.

12:30 PM: Registration
1:00 PM: Lunch & Lifestyle Presentation

As Life Plan Community, the value of Tel Hai lies in the access to the full range of amenities and continuing care services to secure your future. In combination with our $ensible entrance fee and refund options, retirement living at Tel Hai is more affordable and flexible than you may think.

Best yet, you’ll hear from residents who live here and why they love the “Hill of Life.”

Event begins at StoneCroft Commons located at 4000 Tree Line Drive, Honey Brook. We are only 3 short miles east of Route 10 off Beaver Dam Road. Follow Beaver Dam Road to the campus of Tel Hai, then turn onto Tree Line Drive and follow signs to StoneCroft. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance.

(Online registration for this event is now closed.) Questions? Call Marketing at (484) 796-4262.

Dietary Restrictions- Please notify us if you have a food-related allergy or dietary restriction such as gluten-free.  We will try our best to accommodate your needs.

Mobility Concerns- Please notify us if you have a mobility-related concern in visiting accommodations as part of this tour/event. We would like to best plan to accommodate you through handicap accessible transportation and/or your preferred methods to enhance your tour/event experience and ensure safety protocols.

 

TOURING PERSONAL CARE: What’s in a visit?

Did you know that Tel Hai Retirement Community offers Personal Care, Respite Care and Memory Support? It’s found in Lakeview… which is home to more than 70 residents. For those who require daily assistance to remain independent, safe and secure, Lakeview provides the freedom and amenities of residential living paired with clinical support.

Encouraging a worry-free lifestyle, we collaborate with the resident and their loved ones to understand the resident’s desires, interests and preferences. This resident-centered approach ensures that residents receive individualized care and programming suited to their abilities while preserving their dignity, comfort and level of function.

So what can you expect in your visit to Tel Hai? Check out our quick steps below on how to schedule a visit and take the first step in exploring the future for you or your loved one!

Step 1: Schedule a Visit

A crucial first step to learning about Lakeview Personal Care is to contact us to schedule a time to visit. Visiting isn’t making a commitment, but it is starting the process of learning, discovering your options and making a plan. You can contact us directly at 610-273-9333 ext. 2446, email info@telhai.org or complete the quick form below!

Step 2: Meet with an Admissions Coordinator

Visits always start with a time to sit down and learn more about your situation, care needs and get to know you and your loved one better. This time is also used to discuss information about pricing, amenities, accommodations and options. Together, we’ll review the brochure and discuss any questions you may have. No question is too small or insignificant.

Step 3: Tour Lakeview Personal Care

After our chat, we’ll embark on a tour of Lakeview. We’ll view different accommodations including our wide array of floorplan options, and then view dining and recreational areas. We always encourage visitors to ask any questions that come up along the way and can alter the tour to accommodate the needs or wishes of those who are visiting.

Tours are meant to give you a personalized view of Lakeview and to discuss your specific situation, because everyone’s needs are different. Most importantly during your tour, you’ll meet residents of our community and our team members. You’ll see how we interact with each other, what daily life looks like, and you’ll have the opportunity to envision yourself or your loved one living here.

Step 4:  Next Steps

After your visit, we’ll follow up with you to answer questions you may have. This is also the time to ask yourself: Can all my needs be met at Tel Hai? If so, please apply for residency. That can be done by downloading an application online HERE! 

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Tel Hai Services Inc. Appoints New Board Members

Chris Churchill
Sally Bredeman
Jessica May

Tel Hai Services Inc. appointed Jessica May, Sally Bredeman and Chris Churchill to a three-year term on the Board of Directors.

May is a Nurse Practitioner and Lead Advanced Practice Provider with LG Health Physicians Geriatrics. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care, including more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians; outpatient and Urgent Care services, and four hospitals.

Bredeman is a Consultant with the North Group Consultants. She most recently served for seven years as the Principal of Smoketown Elementary School and served as a special education consultant for another school district.

Churchill is a partner at Barley Snyder and chair of their Senior Living Industry Group.  He represents CCRCs/Life Care Communities, assisted living/personal care facilities, nursing homes, home/health care agencies, senior housing developers and other clients engaged in senior living and health care. His experience includes corporate governance, regulatory compliance and licensing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and affiliations, payor and other contracting matters, and general business transactions. Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 120 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg, Wyomissing and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md.

Tel Hai Retirement Community- a subsidiary of Tel Hai Services Inc.- is a virbant, nonprofit Life Plan Community with a long-standing reputation of providing exemplary service that enables senior adults to live life to the fullest.

Founded in 1956, Tel Hai Retirement Community is a non-profit, 501(c)3 Life Plan Community (formerly a continuing care retirement community) located in the rolling countryside of Chester County in Honey Brook Township.  Tel Hai offers the full-continuum of aging services including residential living, personal care, memory support, health care, short-term rehab, home care services and outpatient therapy services.  Tel Hai is motivated by Christ’s love for all, and our covenant is to provide a vibrant caring community that enhances the lives of those served, including more than 850 residents and 400 team members.

LAKEVIEW & LAKEHOUSE MEMORY SUPPORT OPEN HOUSE: Sat., March 26, 2022

Do you have a loved one who requires extra support to remain independent yet safe and secure? Learn how the team at Lakeview Personal Care and Lakehouse Memory Support can meet their changing needs now and into the future. 

At this open house event, you’ll explore: 

• Our all-new Lakehouse Memory Support neighborhood, which assists those living with a dementia diagnosis. Residents live an active and engaged life in an intimate and secure home-like environment. 

• Our Lakeview Personal Care neighborhood, which provides the freedom and amenities of residential living paired with clinical support. Person-centered support allows residents to thrive in place and enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. 

Event begins at Lakeview Personal Care. Enter the community at 1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, off Beaver Dam Road. Follow signage on Tel Hai Circle to Lakeview. Parking is available adjacent to the entrance. 

This event has now concluded. Questions? Call the Admissions Coordinator at (610) 273-9333, ext. 2446, emailing info@telhai.org.

COVID-19 Precautions: The wellbeing of all individuals visiting, working and living at our community is our first priority.  We follow guidelines set forth by the CDC. All visitors will be screened prior to entry.