Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about who we are as an organization and what sets us apart from other organizations. Over the last year, I have seen a huge shift in thinking for our organization. We no longer view Messiah Village as just a one-campus CCRC (continuing care retirement community) we are an organization that provides living options, support services and enrichment opportunities to older adults in South Central PA.
In the past year, the Messiah Village team of 600 employees worked to enhance the lives of 1,375 older adults! 700 of these adults lived on the Messiah Village campus and 50 lived at Mount Joy Country Homes. The other 625 individuals who are part of our community live elsewhere, but enjoy many services that continue to enhance their lives.
What really stands out in my mind is our desire to offer age-well services and experiences that support older adults living enriched, engaged and empowered lives.
One way that Messiah Village annually promotes and inspires 55 and better adults to live with purpose and zest is through the SAGE Awards. Each year we honor Savvy, Active, Growing, Enlightened adults who are 55+ and are currently making a difference in the community.
Past winners include a diverse group of men and women from the Harrisburg region who are active in some meaningful or unexpected ways…they give in unique ways to the community, they may still work, they may be known to take on new assignments or try new things.
Each year the winners are featured in Harrisburg Magazine and honored at an awards celebration, which will be held this year on November 4 at Messiah Village.
If you know someone who is 55+ and is living life to the fullest and making a difference in this world, we want to hear from you! Nominations are due June 1, 2010 and should be 150-200 words. We are looking for heartfelt stories about this person and what they are doing today to make a difference!
For more information, contact Karin Bisbee at kbisbee@messiahvillage.orgor call (717) 591-7201 or mail your nomination to SAGE Awards, 100 Mt Allen Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
Who comes to your mind when you hear Savvy, Active, Growing, Enlightened? Their story may just inspire others to keep pushing those boundaries of what’s possible. I hope you will begin to share with others reading this blog by commenting below…
Tags: Harrisburg Magazine, Nomination, Push Boundaries, SAGE Awards, Winners
