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For the past year Heidi Ryder, who’s a member of Ann’s Choice transportation department, has enjoyed getting to know what she likes to call “the amazing residents” of this bustling Bucks County community.

How’s the Weather?
Monday, October 30, 2006

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Remains an American Institution

Weather has been a daily topic for thousands of years. Imagine cavemen sitting around saying, “Unga, can’t start fire because looks like Gods are about to punish us with rain.”

Don’t get left in the dust
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Eight tips to help you pick the right real estate agent

You’ve decided to take the plunge and sell your house. According toom Ann's Choice Retirement Counselor Donna Donohue, houses generally sell faster with a listing agent.

A wish worth making
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Twilight Wish Foundation partners with local community to make dreams come true

Personal dreams and wishes can come in all shapes and sizes. And from the simplest to the most exotic, one nonprofit charity is trying to fulfill them all.

Residents and staff embrace the history and culture of Middle Eastern dance
Thursday, October 12, 2006

WARMINSTER, PA – Residents and staff at Ann’s Choice performed a Middle Eastern dance recital last week after months of studying the culture, food, music, and dance of several countries. The night was the culmination of a resident dance group that began in March. Led by Resident Life Director Diane Lasichak, the 22 residents who participated in the class studied the culture, dance movements, and interpretations of Middle Eastern dance forms in Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco.

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Construction Project Manager Karl Gross oversees development of PA war dog memorial
Thursday, October 12, 2006

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA – Ann’s Choice Construction Project Manager Karl Gross was a Marine scout dog handler during the Vietnam War. He worked with a scout dog named Hobo, walking point-on patrols and search-and-destroy missions to protect U.S. troops by locating the enemy and finding hazards such as booby traps.

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Erickson Innovators: Dining services’ R.E.A.C.H. program brings person-centered approach to dining
Tuesday, October 03, 2006

WARMINSTER, PA – The dining services team at Ann’s Choice saw the opportunity to capitalize on Champions of Change and person-centered care initiatives by addressing the need for residents to be able help themselves to menu items in Banners Café. The R.E.A.C.H. program (Really Easy Approach to Carryout Handling) was created to address the issue of the design of the café’s refrigeration equipment that prevented residents from reaching many of the menu selections in the food cases. Team members included Chris Babst, Rebecca Nixon, Juanita Troutt, and Tim Deserable.

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A Closer Look at Erickson Communities
Sunday, October 01, 2006

And the Man Behind the Name

As you drive through the gates of Ann’s Choice and traverse through all 103 acres of this beautifully landscaped community you can’t help but see how much there is to Bucks County’s most popular community. As the Priority List exceeds 500 members, there are a number of reasons why Ann’s Choice continues to be a highly coveted community.

Political Interest Group Brings Candidates to the People in Pennsylvania
Sunday, October 01, 2006

Joan Greenberg remembers the first time she became interested in politics.

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