08/12/2025
Last week, The Springs at Sunnyview celebrated its 25th anniversary with residents and some local community members. The community was the second built by The Springs Living, and the company's first independent living building.
Mary Chance, a current resident of The Springs at Lancaster Village, cut the ribbon 25 years ago as the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador. She was invited to cut the ribbon again, along with Senior Executive Director Cari Buchholz, who opened The Springs at Sunnyview 25 years ago as assistant administrator.
"I don't feel like I come to work every day, I feel like I come home every day, and it's felt like that for 25 years," Cari said. "This community is family and you can feel it when you walk in the doors. We will continue to do the right thing and fulfill our promise every day."
In addition to the ribbon cutting, the event featured live music and delicious food. Residents and staff also took turns at the microphones to reflect on their experiences at Sunnyview.
One resident, Donna, said, "I've been here for 8 years and there's nowhere I'd rather be."
Thank you to this small but mighty team that makes a difference in residents' lives over the past 25 years and today! Congratulations, Sunnyview!
