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Fodor’s Travel names Lititz as one of eight “Most Charming Main Streets in the United States”

Fodor’s Travel names Lititz as one of eight “Most Charming Main Streets in the United States”

Oct 20, 2022 | Community

As a walkable Life Plan Community itself, located within walking distance of downtown Lititz, we always considered Lititz to be a special place. We’re so glad others continue to recognize the charm and “cool factor” as well. In addition to being a distinct place to visit, it’s an amazing town to call home!

Fodor’s Travel is the latest to recognize our historic small town, describing this year’s honorees as having the quaintest, cutest, most walkable streets in the country. Considerations included the collection of local shops, restaurants, strong sense of community, and places designed to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Lititz was named along with …

  • Park City, Utah
  • Georgetown, Maryland
  • Fredericksburg, Texas
  • Breckenridge, Colorado
  • Franklin, Tennessee
  • Jackson, Wyoming
  • Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

About Lititz, Fodor’s Travel details Main Street as a “storied town” that is “dripping in charm, boasting businesses housed in traditional American architecture.” Read the full article here.

As part of “accessibility,” walkability is increasingly more important to aging adults. Read Moravian Manor Communities’ blog, “Why Walkability is Important When Choosing a Senior Living Location.”

In addition to Fodor’s, other past contests and list designations that highlight Lititz include…

Meet MMC Resident Artist Sandy Roland

Meet MMC Resident Artist Sandy Roland

Sep 29, 2022 | Meet the Neighbors

It’s a beautiful day to meet one of the neighbors at Moravian Manor Communities!

Sandy Roland doesn’t remember a time that she wasn’t drawing or painting. In sixth grade, a teacher commissioned the talented child and a friend to create holiday decorations and tallies for bridge classes. She has been a Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show exhibitor for 40 years. The first show, she set up a display of watercolors on a stepladder. Today, with canopy and panels, she is deemed one of the more popular artists.

Sandy and her husband Tim graduated from Millersville University, but never had classes together. “We met on the boardwalk in Ocean City when we were both 20,” she commented. “We got married a year before I graduated. Then Tim was drafted and went to Vietnam where he was wounded. He got R&R on the base in Hawaii, and I met him there as soon as school was over.”

The couple settled in Lititz. Tim became a commercial credit banker with Fulton Financial. Sandy taught at the school responsible for Margaret Thorn’s foray into art shows. After their son Brad was born, she painted in abundance. Work was everywhere, so she started a business, which quickly attracted buyers and patrons.

The Rolands joined the Moravian Church, and Sandy volunteered at Moravian Manor Communities. Her father-in-law, Jim suffered a stroke and was a patient at MMC. She remarked, “I was very impressed with his care and the concern they had for him. When we decided to move to a senior living community, there wasn’t much of a debate where, but when. We had to sell both of our parents’ homes, and vowed we would not put our son through a similar ordeal.”

Keeping their promise, Sandy and Tim moved to a Warwick Woodlands campus carriage home last year. “I use one of the bedrooms as a studio,” she noted. “It’s so handy. In the past, before every show I had to carry boxes down the steps and retrieve the canopy and stands from the garage. We like everything about Moravian Manor Communities. Tim loves to work in the yard, and we enjoy activities, such as murder mystery dinners, wine and cheese gatherings, and bus tours. The location is extremely convenient. I frequently walk to downtown Lititz. We’re very happy.”

Donna Gerofsky – Excellence in Customer Care

Donna Gerofsky – Excellence in Customer Care

Sep 22, 2022 | Excellence in Care

Donna Gerofsky, RN, Infection Preventionist

“Since I arrived in May, I have witnessed COVID within MMC and the unbelievable uncertainty that goes along with it each and every day. Donna answers any questions or concerns I voice with great discernment and knowledge. She has worked endless hours to ensure not only the safety of residents and staff, but to ensure that MMC is following all regulatory and safety guidelines imposed by various government agencies. There is attention to detail and great care in all that she does.”

Thank you, Donna, for your dedication to Excellence in Customer Care!

About the Excellence in Customer Care Recognition Program:
Moravian Manor Communities takes pride in maintaining a strong set of standards and ethics, delivering superior services that make a difference in the daily lives of residents. Through the Excellence in Customer Care recognition program, MMC’s leadership and management team nominate and acknowledge the contributions made by team members who rise to challenges and go above and beyond the call of duty.