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Honor Flight: Veterans Visit World War II Memorial

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 25, 2025

“The Honor Flight reunions are very moving,” says Char A., life enrichment assistant and Valiant Veterans® coordinator at Chandler Place, a community managed...

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Topics: Senior Living, Veterans

Meet Marilyn: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Still Serving Her Country

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 20, 2025

For centuries, women have served in the U.S. military in different roles. Nurses in the Revolutionary War, combat leaders in modern conflicts and many more....

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Topics: Senior Living, Veterans

Ridges at Peoria Senior Living Resident Bob Y. Reflects on 21 Years with the Air Force

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 13, 2025

Military service creates legacies. And the contributions of veterans shape support structures for generations. Bob Y., a resident at Garden Ridge, located on...

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Topics: Senior Living, Veterans

World War II Heroes Share Stories of Valor

Posted by The Goodman Group on November 6, 2025

"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it." -...

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Topics: Senior Living, Veterans

How Senior Living Communities Shape the Activity Calendar for Seniors

Posted by The Goodman Group on June 20, 2024

Oftentimes, when people think of senior activities, their mind goes right to bingo. While this certainly is a fun activity, the idea that it's the only social...

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Topics: Fitness, Senior Living, Spiritual, Moments Matter, Veterans

Honoring Residents' Careers and Contributions

Posted by The Goodman Group on September 8, 2022

As summer draws to a close and on the heels of Labor Day, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the labors and contributions of our managed communities—residents,...

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Topics: Senior Living, Moments Matter, Veterans, Learning

5 Ways Our Valiant Veterans® Program Honors Residents

Posted by The Goodman Group on May 26, 2021

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." — John F. Kennedy More than 16...

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Topics: Senior Living, Veterans