Woodland Pond at New Paltz

03/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest resident, Liz, to the Woodland Pond family! 🌿

Our residents and staff are looking forward to getting to know her and helping her feel right at home.

Welcome to Woodland Pond, Liz — we’re so glad you’re here! 💚

02/26/2026

❄️ Earlier this month, our residents embraced the spirit of the Winter Games with two of our most exciting Winter Olympic events — the Pool Biathlon and a bold Polar Plunge! Led by our fantastic Fitness Coordinator, Matt Romer, it was an unforgettable day of energy, laughter, and community.

We’re so grateful to SUNY New Paltz for their ongoing partnership and for welcoming our residents to swim while our pool is being renovated. 💙🏅

02/23/2026

We’re proud to share Sodexo’s spotlight on Tanya L. Lopez, MS, RDN, CDN, our dedicated Registered Dietitian here at Woodland Pond at New Paltz.

Tanya reminds us of the important role Registered Dietitians play in caregiving, often advocating for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves. Her compassion and commitment shine every day, and we are grateful for the impact she makes on our Woodland Pond family. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Tanya—and all caregivers—who make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day. 👏💙

At Sodexo, we’re celebrating National Caregiver Day. 💙

Today, we’re proud to spotlight Tanya L. Lopez, MS, RDN, CDN, Registered Dietitian at Woodland Pond at New Paltz.

Through nutrition, Tanya provides more than clinical care, she advocates for the residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life. She works closely with her team to ensure each resident is supported as the unique individual they are, helping create a dining environment where they can feel comfort, connection, and community.

“I would like people to remember that Registered Dietitians play such an important role in caregiving as we advocate for residents that may not be able to advocate for themselves.”

Today we celebrate Tanya and all caregivers who make a difference every day. 👏

01/27/2026

While we’re busy digging out from this week’s snowstorm, Woodland Pond residents Jack & Johanna shared this photo from earlier this month, when they escaped the cold for a little getaway to beautiful St. Maarten. ☀️❄️

We hope their warm-weather adventure brings a smile to everyone here at Woodland Pond as we bundle up once again!

01/23/2026

At Woodland Pond, our residents are the heart of our story — and now, they’re sharing theirs. 💛

Our new Resident Lecture Series celebrates the remarkable lives and experiences within our community, creating space for connection, learning, and inspiration.

This month’s program, “I Went to War in a Blue Dress,” featured resident Judy Rothman, who reflected on her extraordinary service as one of just 627 Donut Dollies selected by the American Red Cross. Her stories brought to life the courage, compassion, and everyday joy she shared with American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

We are honored to celebrate the voices, journeys, and contributions of our residents. 🌿

01/18/2026

As we progress through our campus “glow-up”, a priority is health and wellness. We have an active and dedicated group of table tennis (ping pong) players and will have a room on our renovated ‘main street’ to house a table. Looks like we are on the right track!

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/table-tennis-health-benefits-ageing_uk_6968c802e4b0774cc19f22ab

It can boost our physical, mental, and social well-being.

01/16/2026

Our Woodland Hikers kicked off their first hike of the new year with a picture-perfect day at Sojourner Truth State Park! ☀️🥾
Fresh air, beautiful views, and great company — the perfect way to welcome 2026 outdoors.

Here’s to many more adventures on the trails this year! 🌲✨

01/09/2026

We are pleased to share our annual Social and Economic Contributions Report for 2025 with our followers. This is a report we began maintaining in 2016, as part of our framework of accountability. We committed to being a beneficial partner to the larger community when we received approval almost 20 years ago, and we are more than happy to share how well we are doing compared to that commitment. To our staff: we could have accomplished nothing in this report without you! To our residents: thank you for entrusting us with your health, safety, and happiness! Here's to another amazing year with our !

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01/05/2026

We are committed to proactive, transparent communication with our community. Please take a moment to read an important announcement.

12/23/2025

Last week, our Woodland Pond team gathered for a Cozy Cabin–themed Holiday Staff Party, and it was the perfect way to celebrate the season together! ❄️🏔️

A heartfelt thank-you to our residents who volunteered to help serve — your kindness makes celebrations like this even more meaningful. ❤️

We’re also grateful for our staff who planned and brought the theme to life, and to our Dining team for the amazing food enjoyed by all.

And a big shoutout to all of the vendors who generously donated gifts for our raffles — your support helped make the day extra festive and fun.

It was a truly special day celebrating the incredible community we share at Woodland Pond! ✨

12/17/2025

We’re honored to be recognized—again!

Woodland Pond at New Paltz has recieved national recognition by Newsweek, as one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities for 2026, earning a spot among the top CCRCs in the nation and ranking #3 in New York State!

This recognition, developed in partnership with global research firm Statista, evaluated nearly 1,900 communities nationwide and reflects excellence in reputation, resident and visitor satisfaction, accreditation, and online reviews.

We are deeply grateful to our incredible residents and staff, whose passion, engagement, and dedication make Woodland Pond such a special place to live and work. This honor belongs to all of you.

👉 View the full 2026 rankings here:
https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-continuing-care-retirement-communities-2026k

Continuing Care Retirement Communities, also known as Life Plan Communities, offer older adults the ability to live independently while accessing higher levels of care as their needs evolve. To help families and retirees identify top-performing facilities, Newsweek and Statista are proud to present....

11/27/2025

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from WoodlandPond 🦃🍁

On this day of gratitude, we’re especially thankful for the wonderful community we share — our residents, staff, families, and friends who fill Woodland Pond with purpose, joy, and connection.

We also take a quiet moment to honor and remember those who are no longer with us. Their spirit, their stories, and the memories they’ve left behind continue to live warmly in our hearts and throughout our community.

Wishing everyone a day filled with comfort, good company, and meaningful moments of thanks.

From our Woodland Pond family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving. 🤎🍂