WINTER GALA 2023
DECEMBER EVENTS
RECAP
UPCOMING EVENTS
EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
I N T H I S I S S U E
LIFE ENRICHMENT
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
CHARITY & VOLUNTEER
INVOLVEMENT
BABES IN TOYLAND
D E C E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 2 3
NEWSLETTER
Birmingham Green’s Winter Newsletter
Message from CEO
Goodbye 2023 and Welcome 2024…
Birmingham Green is a warm and inviting place to be as the
Holidays approach. Our team is preparing for holiday
events and working hard to ensure that our efforts are
uplifting and enriching the lives of our residents.
This time of the year is an opportunity for reflection and
for us to think about what we have accomplished and what
we hope to achieve in 2024. The holidays mean something
different to everyone, and for some it can be a time of
loneliness and sadness. We have EAP services available
for our team, and social services, psychological, and
psychiatric support available for our residents.
We wish you all a happy, peaceful holiday and a New Year
filled with good health and happiness.
Best Wishes,
Denise Chadwick Wright
Chief Executive Officer
8605 CENTREVILLE ROAD, MANASSAS, VIRGINIA 20110
(703) 257-0935 | BIRMINGHAMGREEN.ORG
RETIREMENTS
P H O T O B Y M A R T I N R . S M I T H
Oh, what fun we had at the 77th Greater
Manassas Christmas Parade. We caroled,
socialized with the locals, met a girl scout
dressed as a dinosaur and had yummy
treats given to us. It was a wonderful day.
Babes in Toyland “Cruiser”
at the Greater Manassas
Christmas Parade
December 2, 2023
Birmingham Green team members and
their guests enjoyed an evening of
glamour, delicious food, music from every
genre, photoshoots, awards, gifts, raffles,
and even a dance contest. All had a
wonderful time! A special Thank You to
the Retention Committee for putting this
event together. If you couldn’t attend this
year, why not consider joining us in
2024!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Virginia State Senator Jeremy McPike Tour of Birmingham Green
Locality Liaison Breakfast Meeting
Family Day Quarterly Meeting Discussion
CEO Insider In-Person Meeting
12/29
1/09
1/09
1/26
E V E N T S R E C A P A N D U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
Winter Gala 2023
December 8, 2023
BG Campus Wide Holiday Parade
December 9, 2023
Resident Family Day
December 10, 2023
Gingerbread Contest
December 13, 2023
The Loudoun Dance Academy
Presents: A Holiday Showcase
December 16, 2023
Santa escorted us around campus during our
annual holiday parade. Families and team
members decorated their cars and handed out
chocolate candies. A holly jolly time was by
all!
Families joined their loved ones with an
afternoon of delights! They enjoyed a hot
chocolate bar, cookie decorating, ornament
making and photo opportunities with Santa
Claus himself!
To kick off our 12 days of Christmas
festivities, we started with a Gingerbread
Contest. Residents and team members
enjoyed building houses together.
E V E N T S R E C A P A N D U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
What a wonderful intergenerational activity
this was! The Loudoun Dance Academy
performed across campus and the residents
enjoyed singing and dancing right along with
them!
Clarice displays an ongoing dedication to the Birmingham Green residents and
staff. Clarice has been managing the day-to-day functions of the Social
Services department at Willow Oaks and has gone out of her way to keep
things consistent for the residents. She is a true example of Leading the
Birmingham Green Way!
Employee of the Year
Clarice Morris- ALF
Employee of the Year
Ramatu Barrie - NH
A W A R D S & R E C O G N I T I O N S
Dr. Ruth Infante’s “High Tea”
Retirement Luncheon
November 28, 2023
Debra Campbell’s Retirement
Celebration
December 14, 2023
Dr. Ruth Infante is semi-retiring after 27 amazing years of service
with Birmingham Green. Dr. Infante was the stability that offered
BG the opportunity to provide psychiatric care to our residents on
a consistent basis. We were fortunate to have her as part of our
team. Dr. Infante was surprised, happy with the party, and very
touched with the framed “good luck” card that many of her patients
signed. Although Dr. Infante is leaving Birmingham Green, she will
still be working in her office with existing patients (Not accepting
any new referrals). She enjoys making jewelry and looks forward to
having some time to focus on her craft. Wishing you all the best
Dr. Infante!
A Community with a holistic approach; fostering the
spirit, nurturing the body and nourishing the mind.
In her Nursing Supervisor role, Ramatu goes above and beyond what is required.
She has played a significant role in reducing fall rates, and her initiative
enhances the quality of life for the residents, which has been highly appreciated.
After serving 5+ years with Birmingham Green, Debra Campbell,
Director of Learning & Development is retiring. The relationships
she developed in her tenure are immeasurable. Thank you for your
dedication Debra! We wish you all the best in your new venture!
L I F E E N R I C H M E N T R E C A P
Look who stole Christmas at Birmingham
Green on December 19th! We celebrated
the holidays with “the mean one” during our
“Grinchmas Social”
Residents of Birmingham Green
attended The Nutcracker
Performance at the Hylton
Performing Arts Theatre on
December 14th. The residents
reminisced about seeing the
Nutcracker performances with
their loved ones as a child.
LIFE ENRICHMENT UPCOMING PROGRAMS
12/31 New Year’s Eve PARTY!
1/15 Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony
1/21-27 National Activity Professionals’ Week
2/8 Black History Month Celebrations
2/11 Superbowl Party
2/14 Sweetheart’s Dance
C H A R I T Y & V O L U N T E E R I N V O L V E M E N T
Gift Bags For Our Residents
Sororities team together.
Shernell-Nellie Rawles
of Psi Omicron Zeta
Chapter (in blue) and
Dr. VaLisa Chatman-
Terry of Delta Sigma
Theta (in red) really
came through for our
residents. We can
always count on their
support, especially
during the holiday
season. They donated
150 Christmas Gift Bags
to be distributed to our
residents on Christmas
Day.
Santa Inspecting the Parade Line
December 9, 2023
T E A M M E M B E R D I R E C T O R Y
Administrator:
Aaron Rebuck, LNHA ~ Ext. 6209
Assistant Administrator:
Patricia McDowney ~ Ext. 6243
Life Enrichment Director
Alicia Boykin ~ Ext. 6275
Director of Dining Services:
Charles Healey - 571-221-5600
Chef Manager:
Amar Singh - 703-786-4514
Registered Dietitian:
Elizabeth Bass ~ Ext. 6229
Director of Nursing:
Abonge Ngembus-Nihngieh~ Ext. 6220
Assistant Director of Nursing & Infection
Control Preventionist:
Charlotte Nkepnang ~ Ext. 6261
Administrator:
Robert Wagner ~ Ext. 6226
Director of Nursing (WO and DH) Assisted Living:
Kumba Sarr, RN ~ Ext. 6219
Social Worker/Case Manager:
Clarice Morris ~ Ext. 6248
Nurse Manager:
Angela Davis, RN ~ Ext. 6263
Admissions Coordinator (WO and DH):
Victoria Mason ~ Ext. 6264
The Health Center (Nursing Home)
Willow Oaks Assisted Living
Nurse Manager, Garden Hill:
Sheila Walker, RN ~ Ext. 6218
Nurse Manager, Cherry Blossom Estates:
Sarla Patel, RN~ Ext. 6227
Nurse Manager, Cardinal Heights:
Amanda Partlow, LPN ~ Ext. 6207
Director of Social Services:
Nicole Davis ~ Ext. 6215
Social Workers:
Shawnita Collins ~ Ext. 3493
Vicki Chesley ~ Ext. 6217
Admissions Coordinator:
Tavaris Neal ~ Ext. 6206
Director of Volunteer & Support Services:
Andre Porter ~ Ext. 6252
Building Services Director:
Hani Ghannam ~ Ext. 6273
8605 CENTREVILLE ROAD, MANASSAS, VIRGINIA 20110
(703) 257-0935 | BIRMINGHAMGREEN.ORG
Chief Executive Officer:
Denise Chadwick Wright ~ Ext. 6240
Chief Financial Officer:
Perry Mason ~ Ext. 3494
Chief Operating Officer:
Joan Thomas, LCSW, FACHE, MBA, CMC, LNHA ~ Ext. 6226
Director of Human Resources & Compliance Officer:
Alice Decker, BS ~ Ext. 6210
T E A M M E M B E R D I R E C T O R Y
Interim Administrator:
Joan Thomas ~ Ext. 6254
Nurse Manager:
Michelle Short-Pack, LPN ~ Ext. 6294
Life Enrichment Manager:
Leah Bansleben ~ Ext. 6224
District Home Assisted Living
Executive Office
INFECTION CONTROL UPDATES
In December with the holidays and family/friends’ gatherings we expected to
see an increase in Influenza and COVID-19 illness. Only one staff member
reported the flu and nine staff have tested positive for COVID-19. We are
pleased to report no residents have been ill with the flu or COVID-19. With
guidance from CDC and our local health department we continue to test staff
as needed for COVID and require masks when entering our facilities.
Education on infection control and vaccinations is ongoing as a proactive
measure to keep our residents and staff safe.
8605 CENTREVILLE ROAD, MANASSAS, VIRGINIA 20110
(703) 257-0935 | BIRMINGHAMGREEN.ORG
W A Y S T O C O N T R I B U T E
Buy a Book!
Donate to the
Employee Fellowship Fund
Volunteer
Birmingham Green is honored that authors Ruth Hersh Perry and
Edgar N. Brown have requested for all proceeds from the sale of
their book, Didn’t Meet Any Geezers, to go to the Birmingham
Green Foundation. Didn’t Meet Any Geezers will serve to educate
and prepare young people for visits to long-term care facilities. To
purchase, scan the QR code with your phone’s camera.
The Employee Fellowship Fund is a charitable fund within Birmingham Green. Donations to
the fund are available to be used for medical and financial emergency relief for eligible
employees of Birmingham Green and for their immediate family members only.
100% of your donation will be used to help a Birmingham Green employee who needs it.
To donate to this fund, contact Alice Decker on 703-257-6210 or email:
adecker@birminghamgreen.org
The variety of volunteer programs at Birmingham Green reflect the diversity of our residents and their
individual needs. Whether you choose to make a long-term commitment, or are interested in volunteer
assignments that can be accomplished in several hours or days, your efforts will have a positive impact!
On-going volunteer programs at Birmingham Green include:
Pet Therapy
Friendly Visitors
Recreational Therapy Aides
We also welcome and encourage Community Service projects for youth groups, school programs,
religious groups, civic organizations, and business or corporate engagement. If you have any questions,
please contact Andre Porter, Director of Volunteer Services on 703-257-6252
or email: aporter@birminghamgreen.org.
Activities Assistants
Adopt-A-Grandparent
Nutritional Assistants
Administrative Support
Before you can volunteer with us, you’ll need to review
and complete a Volunteer Application. Scan the QR code
to visit birminghamgreen.org/work-with-us/volunteer
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