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We are excited to further expand our creative arts therapies team to bring art therapy services to our Kensington Park campus! Here is a little bit about our new art therapist, Laura Goss. Laura is very excited to bring more art into the lives of our Kensington Park residents! She grew up right outside of […]

Bill L. was born in 1929 and raised in northwest Washington, D.C., with his younger twin brother and sister. He attended public schools, finishing at Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played on the football team. It was at Wilson that Bill met his future wife, Joanne. Bill interrupted his college career at George Washington […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Has spring sprung? Yes, it certainly has! And as we look forward to another season change, I would like to remind you of our upcoming Kensington Park Lecture Series which will feature a Blue Zones presentation. You may recall that I introduced readers to the Blue Zones Project, which seeks […]

Ingredients: 1-pound carrots, peeled and shredded 1 1 /4 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 4 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ […]

Kensington Park Senior Living is proud to announce a partnership with Silver Creek Middle School and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) – Interages program to build a better community together! We wish to develop a long-lasting partnership that will allow students and senior living residents to learn from each other and create a […]

“If you want to have fun, stick around here with us.” These are words of one 90-year-old resident who comes to every class at Kensington Park. I teach a watercolor painting class at Kensington Park Senior Living where residents come to learn how to paint, explore their creativity and enjoy the companionship of their peers. […]

Deysi was nominated for our Employee of the Month honor by Perri Holod, our Director of Marketing: “I voted for Deysi for March AND April, because I think she’s that good! She is friendly, always smiling, always willing to do anything, always hustling, and works very hard. I saw her getting ready to leave today. […]

Our team is growing! Some of you may have already met our new music therapist, Rachelle Splechter. Here is a little background information to help you get to know her. Since starting her work with activities and music therapy at The Groves in September 2017, Rachelle has enjoyed getting to know the wonderful residents and […]

When I started my federal government career at the Department of State in 1951, I remember my first encounter with Willie, an apparently homeless man – the nomenclature in those days was “vagrant” – whose Foggy Bottom domicile was a sidewalk steam grate not far from the entrance of my building. He was well known […]

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into wedges 4 large russet potatoes, quartered 1 pound carrots cut on bias 4 cups water 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 corned beef brisket with pickling seasoning packet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut […]

Bob and Iolene B. are, quite simply, a delightful couple. They moved into The Highlands in June 2017, and since then have become a welcome sight walking, hand-in-hand, through the halls. With the aid of their children, the Bob and Iolene moved from North Carolina to their new home here at Kensington Park, where they […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, ​If you had the opportunity to visit the community last month you may have seen some unusual sights for February. Maybe it was our Highlands residents enjoying social hour or dining al fresco out on the deck, or, perhaps, our Woodlands residents firing up the grill for a cookout. You […]

Mindfulness in Daily Life – Balance, Coordination, Comfort Our bodies are designed to function with ease. Back strain, neck aches, knee-pain and other chronic pain-related results are typically caused not by what we do, but by how we go about it. Picture a young child discovering how to walk – natural, bright, fully engaged and present. Whatever happened to […]

Sindu was nominated for our employee of the month honor by her supervisor, Memuna Kamara, who says, “Sindu enriches the lives of our seniors every day she is here at work. She communicates effectively and respectfully with doctors, families and her co-workers, to promote quality care. She takes pride in her work and cares for […]

One year after introducing our Solace & Support: Music for Comfort Care music therapy program here at Kensington Park, the positive effects of music in end-of-life care were highlighted in the New York Times. In an article entitled, “Music Therapy Offers an End-Of-Life Grace Note,” residents and professionals alike sing its praises. As board-certified music […]

With 2017 now behind us, it’s time to assess how life changed during the past year and how that change might have affected us all. The new year erupted under forbidding skies with political upheaval causing unease across the country and around the world. Highly disruptive political promises caused general unrest in the populace, a […]

Although not native to Washington, D.C., Alvie P. is certainly a certified Washingtonian, having spent his entire career here in government service. Alvie was born in Williamsboro, North Carolina, and moved to Henderson, North Carolina, with his parents where, at the tender age of four, he began picking cotton. Along with his six brothers and […]

Thank you to our Families and Friends! We are proud to acknowledge that “family and friends” referrals are one of our top sources of new residents. This is a great compliment, of course, to our team, whose members promise each day “to love and care for your family as we do our own.” When a […]

White Bean Chicken Chili Ingredients: 1 pack ground Chicken 2 tbsp. Olive oil 1 onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, diced-Remove the seeds 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 tsp. Cumin 2 tsp. Chili Powder Salt and Pepper to taste 2 cans Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups chicken broth Directions: Brown the […]

Ingredients: 1 pound fresh Brussel Sprouts 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 3 tbsp. soy sauce 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice Brussel sprouts in half and rinse. Drain and spread on paper towel to dry. Spread Brussels Sprouts on baking sheet and […]

Marjorie was born in Conway, Massachusetts, in 1924. After high school, she attended North Adams State Teachers College in North Adams, Massachusetts, where she majored in education. Marjorie began dating her future husband, Gus, during her sophomore year of college. Gus received a Navy commission in 1942 and was sent to California. Seeking to escape […]

Music Therapy Research at NIH Any readers of the Washington Post Express free daily newspaper may have come across this interesting headline amidst the holiday hustle and bustle. Their December 27 cover read, “Melodic Medicine: The National Institutes of Health is working with musicians, music therapists and neuroscientists to figure out how music can be […]

We are starting off 2018 with a healthy challenge! The KP Walkers, Movers & Shakers is our official team name for the Move More Montgomery 100 Mile Challenge, which begins officially on January 24, 2018. At Kensington Park, we will host our own kick-off event on February 1st, however all residents and participants are encouraged […]

Our employee of the month is Adrian Thomas. Adrian was nominated by his supervisor Rachel Coker, who said, “Adrian has been very consistent with the support he provides residents and his fellow team members. He is such a great team player and is willing to do whatever task I ask of him with a smile […]

Pilgrimage to a Divine Landscape: The Resting Place of Pat Conroy On November 7, 2017 while on vacation in Hilton Head with my wife, Mary Catherine, and my in-laws, we set out on a Pat Conroy Pilgrimage. At the Pat Conroy Literary Center, in Beaufort, S. C., Jonathan Haupt, the director, and Maura Connelly, Communications […]

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Happy New Year to all and wishes for a healthy and happy 2018 from our Kensington Park Team! As we start the year afresh, making resolutions to take better care of ourselves and others, I would like to introduce you to the Blue Zones Project, the brainchild of Dan Buettner, […]

We are proud to announce that our 2018 Kensington Park Calendars are now available for a suggested donation of $25, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association! Help us get a head-start on our annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraising goal and get next year started on the right foot with these limited edition calendars produced by or […]

Bunmi is a care manager at The Groves and, in nominating her for employee of the month, here’s what a family member had to say about her: “Bunmi exhibits both compassion and patience when working with residents and therefore is able to develop strong, positive relationships with those she cares for.” Bunmi is from Nigeria […]

The American Parkinson Disease Association (ADPA) recognizes music therapy as a valid and potentially powerful mode of treatment for people with Parkinson’s in the section of their website labeled, “Alternative Medicine & Treatment.” Carolyn Dobson, of the Neurologic Music Therapy Group, asserts that, “research in both music therapy and in neuroscience has shown that music […]

It is not unusual to enter The Woodlands and find the Bistro full of residents singing and dancing along to their special birthday commemoration song. What is rare, however, is to be celebrating with a fellow resident, Austin C., on his 101st birthday! Like many of our residents, Austin is a lifelong Washingtonian. He grew […]

‘Tis the season at Kensington Park for lots of celebration! Join us in The Highlands for our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 2, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Our Woodlands Holiday Party will follow on Saturday, December 9, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Then, on Saturday, December 16, our Groves Holiday Party will take place from 12:00-2:00 p.m. And […]

Ingredients:  (3) 9 oz. packs of cream cheese 2 eggs 1 cup sugar ¼ cup sour cream 1 ½ tbsp. flour 1 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt ½ cup chopped chocolate chips ½ cup chopped candy cane Oreo Crust – 30 peppermint Oreos 6 tbsp. butter Peppermint Cream Ganache Topping: 2 cups heavy cream ¾ tbsp. […]

November heralds the coming holiday season and its joyous celebrations. It contains, of course, our national holiday of Thanksgiving, a day of collective gratitude for the many blessings and benefits bestowed upon us throughout the year. This season I hope it may, as well, provide a welcome respite from our current cultural turmoil and give […]

On October 5, LifeSpan Network, a senior-services alliance, sponsored its third annual Taste of Senior Living. Our very own Morissa Harris, Director of Dining Services, and her team competed with their signature dish, Black and Bleu Mac and Cheese. There was amazing food, great people, and intense competition among the many chefs working in Maryland […]

Lea Bryan is an assisted living care manager who came to Kensington Park in March 2016. She was born in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, but has lived here in the Washington, D.C., area since the early 1980s. Lea was nominated for Employee of the Month recognition by a member of our nursing team, who said: “Lea […]

As your local music therapy enthusiast, I want to share the following exciting news from the American Music Therapy Association website: “The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is honored to welcome renowned soprano, Renée Fleming, as our newest artist spokesperson.  Ms. Fleming’s accomplishments reflect her artistry as well as her passion for making a difference […]

Bill and Esther R. arrived at Kensington Park from Buffalo, New York, where the cross street they lived on was Kensington Avenue! No doubt, their relocation to Kensington Park was meant to be. Esther met this young man, Bill, when a friend told her about a guy who provided rides to work for $1.00. So, […]

Whether you were a donor, walker or supporter, we thank you! Because of your efforts Team Kensington Park surpassed its fundraising goal. Did you know that, in the United States, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds? We are still collecting donations through December 31st. Please consider making a contribution: Visit our Walk Team Page!

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, November is a time of gratitude which, by most measures, is defined as a feeling of thankfulness. Our team at Kensington Park would like to say thank you for being part of our family and enriching our lives! We love caring for you and your loved ones and look forward […]

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex. It was first celebrated […]

Dandan Liu is a good friend to all across the Kensington Park campus. On any given day, you might see her out walking a resident’s dog or strolling with a companion. She is well known for lending a kind and helpful hand. Dandan is a dedicated and driven team member, whose efforts are consistently “above […]

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach If you have ever belted out a favorite tune in the shower or the car, you know how fun singing can be. But did you know that it is actually good for you, too? Numerous articles have emerged, in scholarly publications […]

I read an article in a British newspaper just the other day in which the author, who had very recently moved to the U.S, was struck by the fact that, while Americans seemed always in pursuit of happiness, when asked, so rarely acknowledged having attained it. I suspect that a mix-up in terms might play […]

Mae M. grew up in the Kensington area. She is very proud of her community and loves to teach its history through storytelling. She remembers when she attended Kensington Junior High School and finds it funny that she’s now back where she started many years ago, living on the same property where her school once […]

October promises to be a busy time, with many interesting events planned at Kensington Park. But more important, October is Resident Rights Month. And as our residents move in to their new home with us, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that their rights as individuals are respected here. Our focus is on you, as […]

Ingredients: 1 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Cook first 4 […]

As seen on News 7 (WJLA), Kensington Park volunteer and Montgomery County Police Department Assistant Chief Betsy Davis gives so much of herself to our residents – especially our photography club… View the full video on the News 7 website by clicking here! Thanks for all you do, Betsy!

Did you know? Kensington Park has pioneered a powerful collaboration and partnership program between our community and several outside organizations. When it comes to the health and well-being of our residents, we believe in the idea of prevention of disease processes versus reaction to decline. Through the many relationships we have developed, our residents benefit […]

Life Insurance Converted to Pay for Senior Care Expenses: Did you know a life insurance policy (long term care benefit plan) may be converted to pay for care at an Assisted Living Community like Kensington Park? The conversion process transfers ownership of a life insurance policy from the original holder, to an entity that acts as […]

If you would look up the term “nice guy” in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Michael B., shown here with his daughter Catherine. He likes his friends to call him Mike. Mike came to us from the Lone Star state of Texas to be close to his family and it didn’t take […]

Dear Residents, Families & Friends, Take notice, please! And roll out the red carpet! On August 11, Kensington Park held its First Annual Team Member Recognition Banquet. This wonderful evening featured plenty of food and awards, as well as a slideshow of team members in action throughout the year, doing what they do best – taking […]

Going through some old research papers recently, I came across an essay by David Brooks, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. Brooks’ piece, entitled “When Beauty Strikes,” got me to thinking about how aware I’ve been of the beauty in my own life. As an example, Brooks tells of leaving his apartment in […]

Ingredients: 3 lbs. of chicken wings Old Bay seasoning to taste Drizzle and coat with honey Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Allow wings to come to room temperature and pat dry. Arrange wings in one layer on foil lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil for 3 […]

Caroline Akunwafor, LPN, Memory Care Caroline exemplifies a true team player. She demonstrates leadership and ownership in her job. She has been proactive in making sure her night team has all the information and training they need to do their best and give great care to our residents. Caroline has been at Kensington Park since […]

Gerald & Mary Ruth have grown quite comfortable here at Kensington Park. Whether it’s reading the newspaper on the front porch or indulging in a lecture courtesy of the Activities Department, this couple actively embraces their retirement. “We have been here for four months and out of the six properties we visited, we are happy […]

Watching news accounts of the street protests, both violent and nonviolent, which accompanied the recent G20 summit meeting in Hamburg, Germany, I was struck by how sophisticated such protests have become. Planned and coordinated via social media, these highly organized events draw participants from around the world. My thoughts soon drifted away to a vastly […]

Ingredients: 4 large basil leaves 3 strawberries, sliced 1 1/2 ounces light rum 1 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 4 ounces club soda Preparation: Muddle the basil, strawberries, and simple syrup at the bottom of a Collins glass. Add rum and lime juice, then fill with ice and top off with club […]

Dear Residents, Families & Friends, Our Kensington Park team hopes you have enjoyed your summer and that the last of it continues to be safe and relaxing! And, as many start thinking about the start of school, Kensington Park is doing the same. I am very excited to announce that we have met our new […]

Liana S. was born in Paris, France to a French mother and Greek father. She has one sister, Louiza, who she is very close to. Before coming to the United States in 1955, Liana lived most of her life with her parents and sister in Greece. She enjoyed traveling the world and learned to speak […]

As I became a Super-ager (Age 65 and older) many of my conversations with colleagues and friends have had to do with remembrance… what we wish to be noted for or for what we would like to be credited. Reaching this venerable state, I have outlived most of my friends and colleagues as well as […]

Crust: 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt Filling: 1 cup strawberry pie filling 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp our 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 375. Line an […]

Dear Residents, Families and Friends, The month of July brings us the hot and humid weather so cool off in the shade of Kensington Park. Enjoy picnics and our ongoing monthly Sunday concerts. This month the Old Dominion Quartet will be playing on Sunday July 9th at 6:30pm so don’t miss your chance to show […]

Not many residents are known only by their nickname, but our very own special resident, Kit P., enjoys that distinction. Many of us know her as a dedicated resident advocate who was elected resident council president this past fall. What most of our residents and families don’t know is that we have an accomplished athlete […]

Old sages among the writing community have often claimed that every one of us has at least a single fascinating life experience to relate, a good story to tell. For this reason, I have encouraged friends and acquaintances to develop the habit of documenting the interesting episodes along their life’s journey which they think others, […]

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein Regardless of the career path one followed in years past, it is never too late to find a new passion. Whether […]

Dear Residents, Families and Friends, We’re excited to announce a new service being offered here at Kensington Park. It’s called “Kensington At Home,” and it will provide licensed, skilled home health care primarily to support Highlands residents who may need assistance with pre and post-operative care, intravenous infusion therapy, injections and blood draws, diabetes management, […]

In the words of her supervisor, Morissa Harris, Director of Dining Services, “Bridgette is truly special. She runs a one-woman show serving breakfast to the residents of the Connections neighborhood each day with a huge smile on her face. You will find her singing, dancing, helping, encouraging, attending to, praying with, and going above and […]

“There wasn’t much to do in my hometown, except work in a rubber factory,” quips Betty as she reminisces about her childhood in Akron, Ohio. Wearing large-rimmed eyeglasses and perfectly coiffed white hair, Elizabeth W. could easily pass for one of the Golden Girls. She muses over a curation of photographed memories, one of which […]

I’ve noticed that today’s television and newspaper travel advertisements are filled with enticements for vacationers and weekend get-out-of-towners designed to appeal to members of the most sophisticated segments of society who wish to experience ready-made heaven on earth. Parents in our well-appointed suburbs these days provide their children nearly unlimited exposure to all manner of […]

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp. ice cold water 4-8oz. packages of cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups lemon curd Preparation: Add flour, powdered sugar and salt to a food […]

Dear Residents, Families & Friends, The month of May brings lots of festivity and, when you think about these wonderful celebrations, you realize they all have something in common — sacrifice and devotion to others. On May 14 we will celebrate Mother’s Day and then, on May 29, commemorate Memorial Day. According to Wikipedia, “The […]

“Music! Who loves it not? Who has not felt his soul soothed and softened by its sweet influence?”​ — F.B., Notes of Music, 1848 Coping with the emotional and behavioral changes associated with dementia can be difficult for both the individual who has been diagnosed, and their loved ones. Whether in early, mid, or advanced stages, it […]

Riley Weber is a new resident of The Groves and has very quickly made lots of friends all over the building. Riley is a nine-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever, which is about 66 in human years! He comes from a family with three children, including a brand new baby. Riley lives at The Groves five days a […]

Ingredients: 3 cups sliced peaches ¼ cup peeled and diced cucumber (Save a few for Garnish) ¼ cup Finely diced yellow bell pepper (Save a few for Garnish) ¼ cup dried apricots 2 Tbsp. honey 3 Tbsp. Goat Cheese (Plus more for Garnish) ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar (plus a drizzle for Garnish) ¼ cup EVOO (Plus a drizzle for […]

The Kensington Park team hosted our second CarFit event on April 20th, 2017, in partnership with our on-site rehabilitation group, Genesis Rehab. It was a big success, with over 20 drivers attending the event at our senior living community!  By partnering with CarFit we are helping ensure senior drivers in Montgomery County can drive more comfortably. Carfit is […]

I heard someone refer to “the mysteries of life” just the other day, and it brought to mind at least a couple of occasions in my life when I’d had experiences that were so strangely fortunate or oddly coincidental that I could not bring myself to just accept them as ordinary events. Instances such as […]

Kensington Senior Living announces their exclusive partnership with Rivet Revolution, a cause-centered jewelry company that has developed an introductory line of bracelets available for purchase in support of Alzheimer’s research. The two will work together throughout the Spring and Summer months on their “Spread The Love” campaign – a promotion through which $10 for every $38 Rivet Revolution […]

Dear Residents, Families and Friends Kensington Park, as part of Kensington Senior Living, is happy to announce a partnership with Rivet Revolution to “Spread the Love” and help end Alzheimer’s. Rivet Revolution is a nonprofit organization founded last summer by three women who were entering the second acts of their respective careers. Liz, Susan, and […]

“What passion cannot music raise and quell!” – John Dryden Many of us have personally experienced the power of music to alter or affect our emotions on a deep level. There is no underestimating the comfort of a favorite song in times of difficulty. Scientific studies are now emerging to support what many of us […]

Ingredients: 2 lbs. raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil 2 tbsp. minced fresh garlic 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp. lime zest 2 tbsp. dry white wine 3 tbsp. olive oil Preparation: Season raw shrimp with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator until ready […]

Roger M. was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The love of sports which he acquired at an early age would stay with Roger throughout his life. Baseball was his first love. Roger attended Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he developed his athletic skills as a pitcher on the baseball diamond. While a student, he […]

The official Grand Opening took place in early March 2017. Separate ribbon cutting events were held in each of Kensington Park’s three buildings – the Groves (Memory Care), the Woodlands (Assisted Living) and the Highlands (Independent Living.) Many of Kensington Park’s directors and team members were on hand for the event, as well as residents. […]

Ingredients: 2 pounds cauliflower florets 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced ½ pound broccoli florets 2 carrots, grated handful of peas handful of corn 2 scallions, sliced pepper to taste Preparation: Pulse cauliflower […]

Dear Residents, Families and Friends, As we head into spring this month, it seems we had the “luck of the Irish” on our side as February came and went with nary a whimper and we managed to make it through a delightfully mild winter. Let’s hope we see even more balmy temperatures in March! We […]

Born in 1924 to Japanese parents in Honolulu, Hawaii, George Murakami learned quite young how to foster many talents. “I made my own surfboards. A quality board cost at least $1,000, so I would cut wood seven feet long, shape it two and one half inches thick, and polish it with wax.” George later became […]

Ingredients: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup baking cocoa ¼ tsp. salt 1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsps. Vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans (Walnuts) ¾ cup white chocolate chips ½ cup caramel topping ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat […]

The quiet of our peaceful early January morning was disrupted by newspaper and TV reports of international outrage following the imposition of President Trump’s Executive Order banning admission to the United States of travelers from a specific group of Muslim-majority countries. It is estimated that the abrupt action resulted in the revocation of more than […]

Dear Residents, Families and Friends, Welcome to February, the month designated for affairs of the heart — both emotional and physiological! Expressions of love are everywhere, from delectable chocolates to lovely red roses — all demonstrations of our affection for one an- other. If you haven’t already done so, remember to get out your red […]

Ingredients: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach; thawed, squeezed dry 1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 4 skinless salmon lets (1 lb.) 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1/4 cup chopped English cucumbers (long seedless) 1 Tbsp. chopped […]

Our Kensington Club members, and coordinator Kyoko Marrone share a passion for giving back, especially when it comes to caring for our furry friends. After a recent inquiry, Kyoko discovered that Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) was willing to accept donations of homemade dog biscuits. So, of course, our residents got straight to work. We […]