July 28th, 2021

 “The summer night is like a perfection of thought.” – Wallace Stevens

 With the positivity rate in York County still below 5%, we are still conducting monthly COVID testing for employees who have not received the COVID vaccine. Masks are still mandatory for staff and visitors but not for residents. If anyone is interested in receiving either the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine, please see Ashley Creek, Administrator.

 The July raffle basket, Beach Basket was a success! We will be continuing this monthly raffle basket to grow the Employee Appreciation Fund to work towards getting every employee a fleece jacket. July’s basket was donated by the activities department, look for pictures on our social media. Our next fundraiser will be in August, subs and pretzel sandwiches! July treated the employees with sugar cookies, a Hawaiian shirt day, a mac and cheese cookout (look for pictures on Facebook and Instagram!), lollipop day, and a special luncheon for all employees! July 11th through July 17th was National Activities Week. Our activities department was treated to Chic-Fil-A! Med Tech Week was celebrated July 26th through July 30th and our med techs were treated to a gift basket and a luncheon! We appreciate our Activities department and our Med Tech’s for all they do for our residents and their co-workers and we are all so proud of each of them. Don’t forget to thank them not only during these weeks, but every time you see one!

 Please remember that as the rest of the world returns to a sense of normalcy, the Brunswick at Longstown still has to follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Department of Health. Surgical masks are still to be worn at all times by employees. Visitors must wear masks at all times.

 If you would like to schedule an in-person visit or a window visit, please call and speak to a receptionist to schedule an appointment.

 Thank you to all of the employees, the residents, and their family members for your continued support during this trying time. Don’t forget to check us out on our BAL website, Facebook and Instagram for updates and pictures!

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