Laurel Lake Retirement Community

10/14/2025

OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Deb Wilson, Dining
Deb Wilson has been a dining server in Laurel Lake’s Greenwood Assisted Living for 18 years. It is always a pleasure sit at one of her tables. She always greets everyone with a big smile and makes them feel at home. Deb takes special interest in how residents are feeling and makes healthy food suggestions if they are unsure of what to order. She has a patient, warm, and kind spirit. Deb really enjoys what she does. She goes the extra mile and in doing so makes meal time a special time of the day. Thank you for your dedication Deb!

10/08/2025

RESIDENTS ENJOY FALL TAILGATE
Laurel Lake resident came out to tailgate en masse last week during the beautiful fall weather! The tailgating event, sponsored by The Laurel Lake Foundation, brought everyone out for a bit of fall fun and continued The Foundation’s annual campaign. After grabbing some burgers, brats and hot dogs from the bed of our CEO’s pickup truck, residents picked up sides, Bavarian pretzels, nachos, chili and desserts from the other vehicles. And of course there was beer, wine and cider to wash it all down.

It was a bit of a football and baseball tailgate - as everyone was not only rooting for their favorite and alma mater football teams, but also for the Guardians who were also playing that day.

10/06/2025

BLESSING OUR COMMUNITY’S PETS
On Friday, in celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Laurel Lake Chaplains Jon Dodson and Lynn Anderson visited Laurel Lake’s homes to bless resident and staff pets. Dogs and cats are by far the most popular, but we also have community parakeets, fish and a few reptiles. Our pet owners celebrated the spiritual connection and emotional bond they share with their animals. They truly enrich our lives and bring companionship and love.

10/01/2025

WISHING YOU A MEANINGFUL YOM KIPPUR

09/25/2025

DINING TEAM ADDS FLAVOR TO THE LAUREL LAKE EXPERIENCE
Today, National Food Service Day, we celebrate and thank Laurel Lake’s Dining Department for the awesome work they do! They continue to bring a wide range of excellent food and events to our residents and staff. Dining Director Eddie Mundy along with Kitchen Coordinator Chef Corey Patrick, Dining Manager Trent Musal and Assistant Dining Manager Christal Arsham and their entire team of 50 full-time and about 24 seasonal staffers, provide spectacular service with flair.

Did you know that our Dining Team serves 450 residents at 5 dining rooms throughout the campus every day. In addition to what we all see at the front end, there is so much that happens behind the scenes with meal prep every day. Dining’s devoted and hardworking staff ensure that Laurel Lake residents and staff have delicious high quality meals with friendly service. Sharing meals provides residents valuable opportunities for gathering and socializing with friends and family.

Menus include something for everyone: basic comfort foods like pot roast, stuffed peppers, southern fried chicken, or cheddar broccoli soup; ethnic specialties such as corned beef, stir fry and cabbage and noodles; fresh seafood like lobster tail, oysters on the half shell, crab cakes, and shrimp; pastas like chicken alfredo, lasagna, pasta and mussels in tomato sauce; steaks, prime rib and brisket. Every dinner includes a special chef-prepared entrée and healthy menu choices including lean protein, a gorgeous salad bar, fresh-cut fruit, and gluten free options.

In addition to regular daily meals, our team caters at “Bistro Bash” Nights, Burger Night in the Bistro, special wine tastings, wonderful Sunday and Holiday brunches, seasonal parties, a luau, cookouts, private events, and even occasional “Cooking with Chef Cory” demos. The dining team also provides many additional meal options to Laurel Lake residents - whether they are ordering meals for take out or delivery, having Fresh Ingredient Meal Kits delivered to their doors, or shopping the Colony Shop for tasty “grab-and-go” sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées, snacks, frozen treats and more.

Registered and Licensed Dietitian Matt Frantz supplements our residents’ wonderful dining experiences with educational opportunities to learn about the food they enjoy.

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

OHIO STATE SENATOR CASEY WEINSTEIN VISITS LAUREL LAKE

Last Friday, in an event sponsored by Laurel Lake’s Informed Citizens Committee, Laurel Lake was privileged to have a visit from Ohio State Senator Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson). Senator Weinstein provided some commentary on the state’s budget, updates on both pending and passed legislation and then took questions from the audience. We thank him for taking time from his busy schedule to join us to discuss current issues and concerns.

09/23/2025

HAPPY ROSH HASHANAH

09/22/2025

Here come the leaves!

09/15/2025

HOUSEKEEPING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WEEK
This week, we’d like to show our appreciation to all of our busy bees who keep our entire community tidy, well maintained and running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!

09/10/2025

WE WILL NEVER FORGET
We uphold the memory of those lost, honor fallen heroes, and recognize the ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary courage.

09/05/2025

SUNDAY IS GRANDPARENTS DAY!
Grandparents are a family’s greatest treasure, the founders of a loving legacy. Take some extra time this weekend to let them know how special they are!