Nov 15, 2013
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Turkey Trot 2012 at Ashby Ponds[/caption] WHAT: Ashby Ponds will host their annual turkey shoot putting challenge and a turkey trot benefitting
Backpack Buddies , a program to help feed local under-served children. WHERE: Ashby Ponds 21170 Ashby Ponds Boulevard Ashburn, Virginia 20147 [caption id="attachment_76062" align="alignright" width="300"]
Ashby Ponds 2012 Turkey Trot[/caption] WHEN: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:00am: Turkey Shoot 9:30am: Turkey Trot CONTACT: **This event is open only to media and members of the Ashby Ponds retirement community.** If you'd like to cover this event, please contact Jessica McKay...
Nov 5, 2013
Ashby Ponds resident STEM group will host representatives from Arlington County, Fairfax County, Falls Church City, and Loudoun County Public Schools Wednesday, November 13 | 2:00 pm
WHAT: The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) resident group at Ashby Ponds is sponsoring a panel of school administrators from four Northern Virginia school divisions to talk about their STEM and health education programs. Panelists will include: 1) Jim Egenrieder STEM Education Specialist STEM Education Office Arlington County Public Schools 2) Scott Settar STEAM Resource Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools 3) Anne-Marie Glynn, RN, M.Ed. Health and Medical Sciences...
Nov 5, 2013
Ashby Ponds will introduce Willow Crossing in Summer 2014
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Artist rendering of Willow Crossing at Ashby Ponds[/caption]
(Ashburn, Virginia) - Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Living retirement community, recently began construction on its newest residence building, Willow Crossing. The building will be the first of its kind at Ashby Ponds, featuring both community spaces and amenities as well as apartment homes.
"We are thrilled to be able to meet the strong demand for the Ashby Ponds lifestyle with Willow Crossing," said David Gallagher, Executive Director at Ashby...
Oct 10, 2013
(Ashburn, Va.) - Are you a student looking for employment where you'll cultivate meaningful relationships with peers and older generations in your community? If so, Ashby Ponds may be the place for you! Join us at the community on Monday, October 14 from 1:30-3pm for a special student job fair. At the fair, you'll learn about the community's employment benefits, take a tour, meet current student employees, and enjoy snacks! At Ashby Ponds, there are over 100 high school students from Loudoun County and Fairfax County working for the community's dining services department. The students work in a variety of...
Oct 10, 2013
In recognition of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4), Ashby Ponds held its annual "Blessing of the Animals" for resident pets on Wednesday, October 9. Reverend Matt Sergent of Galilee United Methodist in Sterling presided over the ceremony where he blessed more than a dozen dogs who live at Ashby Ponds. Almost 100 cats and dogs, and even some turtles, now reside among the more than 725 residents at Ashby Ponds. About Ashby Ponds: Ashby Ponds, one of 16 retirement communities managed by Erickson Living, is situated on a scenic 132-acre campus in Ashburn,...
Sep 30, 2013
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Greenspring and Ashby Ponds walk together for the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimers at Reston Town Center on Sunday, September 29.[/caption] Greenspring and Ashby Ponds joined together on Sunday, September 29 for the Walk to End Alzheimer's held at Reston Town Center. About 200 residents, staff, and friends of both communities walked together to support the cause. Greenspring, a Gold sponsor for the event, and Ashby Ponds, a Bronze sponsor, contributed a total of $6500 to the Alzheimer's Association this year. "We had a wonderful evening supporting a cause that means so much to each...
Sep 19, 2013
(Ashburn, Va.) - On September 18, more than a dozen residents at Ashby Ponds spent the afternoon with twenty middle school students from Farmwell Station Middle School. The Adopt-a-Grandparent partnership between the school and Ashby Ponds is now in its third year of creating intergenerational memories. All of the student participants are in grades 6-8, and are members of the school's Leos, Nanas, and Papas Club, a program designed to provide opportunities for students to contribute to and be responsible members of the greater community. The Adopt-a-Grandparent group meets once per month during the school year at the Farmwell Station...
Sep 12, 2013
(Ashburn, Va.) - In 2012, Loudoun County was ranked by CNN Money as the top county in the U.S. for job growth, with a reported growth of 83.6% from 2000 to 2011. Easy access to Washington, D.C., the proximity to Dulles International Airport, and the impending expansion of Metro's silver line into the county are often cited for Loudoun's appeal to businesses and residents alike. Ashby Ponds, one of 16 Erickson Living retirement communities, opened in 2008 and now employs nearly 100 full time and 200 part-time staff members at the community in Ashburn....
Sep 4, 2013
The Ashburn, Va. retirement community has organized a week of celebrations marking the milestone
(Ashburn, Va.) - Ashby Ponds retirement community will mark its 5 th anniversary with various commemorative events from September 9 through September 16. The community officially opened its doors on September 16, 2008, followed by a grand opening on October 2. Today, the community has nearly 300 employees and over 725 residents. "Five years ago when we opened the doors, we were excited to bring the Erickson Living lifestyle to Loudoun County," said David Gallagher, Executive Director at Ashby Ponds Executive...
Aug 15, 2013
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Ashby Ponds[/caption] (Ashburn, Va.) - Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Living retirement community in Ashburn, Va., was recently named one of Greater Washington's Healthiest Employers in 2013 by Washington Business Journal . The awards recognize companies with policies and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of their employees. The official awards will be presented by the Washington Business Journal at an awards luncheon on September 19, 2013. "At Ashby Ponds, we are committed to encouraging behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle for our employees," said David Gallagher, Executive Director for Ashby Ponds. "We...
