News
October 2016
Surprise!!…and a chorus of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” rang through the halls of Mason Wright as residents and staff gathered for a surprise retirement party for Louise Smith. Louise has been “the face of Mason Wright” for fifteen years as our receptionist. For all of those years Louise distinguished herself by her kindness, respect for others and her professionalism. Oh, we almost forgot to say what a sharp dresser she is, too! Pictured in the photo clip is Mason Wright president Alan Popp presenting Louise with a beautiful plant (she adores plants!), along with other gifts—many of them from residents and staff. Mason Wright is a better place for having been graced by Louise’s presence here for the past fifteen years. We will miss her dearly and wish her much joy in her retirement!
January 2016
A Closer Look at One of Our Team Members
Jelissa Padilla
Born in Puerto Rico
Hometown: Springfield
Job Title: RCA – has worked at Mason Wright for 11 years
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Going to Church and spending time with family and shopping
December 2015
A Closer Look at One of Our Team Members
Tula Brown
Born in Jamaica
Hometown: Springfield
Job Title: RCA – has worked at Mason Wright for over 5 years
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Going to Church and spending time with family
August 21, 2015
Cultural Day Celebration
A cloudy, rain soaked day was brightened for our residents as we celebrated Cultural Day. Many staff members dressed in traditional outfits for their heritage, and both staff and residents brought traditional food from their culture to a pot luck celebration. In a word, “Yum!”
June, 2015
New Trustee, Officers Elected
On a beautiful June day, more than 50 Corporators and guests gathered on the lawn for the 118th meeting of the Mason Wright Foundation.
Eileen Sullivan, SSJ was elected to a three-year term as a Trustee. Sister Eileen previously served as a Trustee from 2005 until 2011, and was a member of the Quality First Committee.
Also elected were the following officers:
Chair – John Morse, President & Publisher, Merriam-Webster
Vice Chair – Paul Marchese, Senior Vice President, St. Germain Investments
Secretary – Allison Ebner, Director of Recruiting, FIT Staffing Solutions
Treasurer – Beth deSousa, Audit Manager, Moriarty & Primack
January 2015
Executive Director Named
Robin Glanzrock of Bloomfield, CT has been named Executive Director, according to Alan Popp, President & CEO. Robin joins Mason Wright with more than 15 years of assisted living management experience. She has served for thirteen years as the Executive Director of a memory care facility.
She describes Mason Wright as her “dream job”. Here she can pursue two passions: first, serving seniors; and second, singing. Robin’s first career spanned twenty years as the singer with an eight-member jazz band. She looks forward to entertaining the residents at Mason Wright.
June 2014
Officers Elected
The Mason Wright Foundation held its 117th Annual Meeting on the lawn. The following officers were elected to a one-year term.
Chair of the Board – John Morse, President & Publisher, Merriam-Webster
Vice Chair – Paul Marchese, Senior VP, St. Germain Investments
Secretary – Susan Mielnikowski, Attorney, Cooley Shrair
Treasurer – Arlene Putnam, Principal, Putnam Associates