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| Crosby Commons resident Jeanette Dermody/Contributed photo |
SHELTON - In honor of National Senior Citizens Day Aug. 21, staff and residents at Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community took a moment to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of a special lady.
Jeannette Dermody, 97, and a longtime resident of Crosby Commons, is also a dedicated volunteer at the community.
After many years of working as a school crossing guard, serving in local politics, participating in church choirs, teaching religious education, visiting the sick as a Eucharistic minister, and working with the American Legion, Jeannette has clearly displayed her heart to serve others.
As of resident of Crosby Commons, Jeanette has
continued to offer her time, energy, and passions to the community.
Partnering with the activities and volunteer directors, Jeannette has continued to serve others by welcoming new residents, leading recreational activities, and encouraging involvement in community service projects.
A member of the knitting and crocheting group, Jeannette has helped to create dozens of prayer shawls for the Prayer Shawl Ministry which are then given away to Hospice patients.
She regularly leads rummikub and pinochle games, assists with sporting activities, facilitates a resident rosary group, and even dresses up like a clown for special events, such as the Family Day Picnic, the Wesley Village 5K Road Race, and more.
The community of Crosby Commons is honored to have Jeannette as part of its family and is truly grateful for the many contributions that she has made in the lives of all of our residents, staff, and families. Thank you, Jeannette!
Partnering with the activities and volunteer directors, Jeannette has continued to serve others by welcoming new residents, leading recreational activities, and encouraging involvement in community service projects.
A member of the knitting and crocheting group, Jeannette has helped to create dozens of prayer shawls for the Prayer Shawl Ministry which are then given away to Hospice patients.
She regularly leads rummikub and pinochle games, assists with sporting activities, facilitates a resident rosary group, and even dresses up like a clown for special events, such as the Family Day Picnic, the Wesley Village 5K Road Race, and more.
The community of Crosby Commons is honored to have Jeannette as part of its family and is truly grateful for the many contributions that she has made in the lives of all of our residents, staff, and families. Thank you, Jeannette!
For information about Crosby Commons or for ideas on how to honor a special senior in your life, check out our blog at
www.crosbycommons.org or contact Lois Poutney, 203-225-5001.
This is a press release from United Methodist Homes.
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