Aldersbridge Communities News
Gaming wish granted for wheelchair-bound Warwick resident in the Warwick Beacon
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In Memoriam: Aldersbridge Communities Founder Philip Susag (1921-2019)
In Memoriam: Philip Susag (1921-2019) Philip Susag, age 97, a founder of Aldersbridge Communities (formerly United Methodist Elder Care), passed away peacefully at home on February 15, 2019. A resident of Manchester, Connecticut, Mr. Susag had a long and...
Announcing Driving for Dreams Vehicle Donation Program
Donate a vehicle to Aldersbridge Communities and help us provide high quality, low cost housing and healthcare for older adults of modest means. With the support of generous contributors like you, we can can enrich the lives of our residents with activities, outings,...
Construction of New Rehabilitation Center
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Annual Harvest Time Fair 2018
Aldersbridge Communities will hold its annual 2018 Harvest Time Fair on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its Winslow Gardens (40 Irving Avenue) and Linn Health & Rehabilitation (30...
Aldersbridge Communities Launches Elder Wish Granting Program
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 13, 2018): It was November 1942 when 18 year-old Emmalou Handford married her neighborhood sweetheart, Otto Kirchmeier, while he was on leave as Army gunnery chief stationed in Panama. There was no time for a long...
In Memoriam: Bruce E. Andrews (1947-2018)
In Memoriam: Bruce E. Andrews (1947-2018) We are saddened to report that our long-time Trustee Bruce Andrews passed away at home after a brief illness on September 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was elected to our Board of Trustees in June 2004,...
Trustees Added to Board of Aldersbridge Communities
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 13, 2018): Aldersbridge Communities (AC), a nonprofit provider of long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living services for seniors with locations throughout Rhode Island, announces three...
We have changed our name to Aldersbridge Communities
We have some exciting news to share. We have changed our name to Aldersbridge Communities. Since our founding by a group of entrepreneurs and leaders of local Methodist churches back in 1971, we have expanded our services. We didn’t stray from our mission of serving...
UMEC Announces New Chief Executive Officer
East Providence, RI – April 17, 2017: United Methodist Elder Care announces the appointment of Mr. Richard Gamache of Barrington, RI as the Chief Executive Officer of AC and related entities. Rick is a recognized expert and leader in Eldercare, with over thirty-five...
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Linn’s Laundry Ladies
Just as air, food and water are necessary for life, clean laundry is...
Lora’s Memory Lane
Lora, age 98, sits reading her romance novel in her oversized armchair,...
UMEC is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Five New Trustees
East Providence, RI: United Methodist Elder Care is pleased to announce...
A Perfect Day With Mary
“It’s like a hotel here! What’s to complain about?” Mary Silva tells me...
Norman – the Karate Kid
Norman Baird was a resident at Winslow Gardens for the past five...
Amazing Myra
I sit with Myra on the couch at her Arbor Hill apartment and she shows me...
Humor – the ties that bind
Bill Murphy, Winslow Gardens ResidentGod bless those with a sense of...
Our resident Seabee Joe
Here is a five minute interview of Joe, focused on his time as a Seabee. Joe is another fascinating senior at United Methodist Elder Care.
Sparkling a Room
I asked Denni if I could take her photo and interview her for this blog...
‘Seabees’ Talk Takes Place at UMEC
East Providence, RI: United Methodist Elder Care invites the public to...