Dear Brethren,
The summer months find many of us gathering with friends and loved ones, enjoying the weather, food, and company. At The Ohio Masonic Communities, the same is true for our residents. That’s why we focus on providing them with opportunities to gather and make lasting memories with each other.
This summer is off to a big – and busy – start, and it’s just the beginning. Some of the events we’ve had so far include outdoor concerts and a Margaritaville party. Throughout the summer we’re hosting a Community Fest event at each campus. This event celebrates our residents with live music and entertainment, delicious food, and a fireworks show. Our residents are encouraged to invite their loved ones to come out and celebrate with them, making the experience that much more special.
We also enjoy hosting events that bring children to our communities, including our Intergenerational Day Camps and our signature princess and superhero themed event, Capes and Crowns. Through the Masonic Youth Outreach Program, our Intergenerational Day Camps allow the next generation to build relationships with our residents, teaching them valuable skills they’ll have for a lifetime and greatly impacting the lives of both the children and our residents. Residents enjoy the experience of bringing their grandchildren to these events, making special memories with them at the place they call home.
Dream Flights is always one of the highlights of summer for me. Not only do we get to honor the veterans at our campuses by giving them a flight in a World War II Stearman biplane, we get to show them that they can do anything they want. Regardless of physical limitations, we make sure every veteran who wants to fly is able to get into the plane. The looks on their faces when they realize they made it into the airplane shows just how much it means to them to do something they never thought was possible. After their flight, they start to think about the other things they want to do that they didn’t think they could. Whatever those dreams are, we do our best to find a way to make it happen.
Thank you for the role you play in bringing the dreams of residents to life!
Fraternally,
Brother Scott Buchanan
CEO, The Ohio Masonic Communities
