Feb 7, 2014
The Ashburn retirement community's knitting group made 30 scarves for the Red Scarf Project organized by Foster Care to Success
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The Ashby Ponds "Knit Wits" produced 30 scarves for the Red Scarf Project.[/caption] (Ashburn, Va.) - Last year, Sue Waffle volunteered to help with the
Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project through her church and decided she wanted to collect scarves for the effort going forward. The objective of the Red Scarf Project is to collect handmade red scarves for delivery to foster students in Valentine's Day...
Feb 3, 2014
"A mini United Nations," is how one
Ashby Ponds resident refers to the international women's group that meets for dinner every evening at the Ashburn, Va. retirement community. The group, made up of nine women, has met one-by-one for the past five years after the community opened; six of them share something incredible---they were all born internationally in different areas of the world including England, Germany, India, Japan, Palestine, and Puerto Rico, and are now all neighbors and friends at Ashby Ponds. Three American-born residents at Ashby Ponds join the group for dinner each night and learn...
Dec 12, 2013
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Al Beyer assists in coordinating the Toys for Tots collection each year at Ashby Ponds.[/caption] (Ashburn, Va.) - Since the first holiday season at Ashby Ponds five years ago, resident Al Beyer has assisted in coordinating the annual
Toys for Tots collection at the community. This year, he has already taken over one dozen large bags packed full of toys and approximately fifteen checks for monetary donations to the nearest consolidation site. "I believe that generosity, sharing with those less fortunate, and supporting those in need, are inborn desires of most Americans...
Dec 10, 2013
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Residents and staff enjoy a Staff Appreciation celebration on Tuesday, December 10 at the community.[/caption]
This year, residents at Ashby Ponds have raised $119,000 for the community's Staff Appreciation Fund. The annual campaign is organized each year as a way for the residents to say "thank you" to the non-management hourly employees at the community.
At Ashby Ponds, eligible employees may include the community's wait staff, security officers, communication and administrative staff, banquet servers, maintenance workers, culinary team, housekeepers, and the special projects crew, totaling 184 staff...
Dec 10, 2013
(Ashburn, Va.) - Nearly two dozen residents from
Ashby Ponds retirement community led the holiday caroling sing-along with Santa Claus at the first annual
One Loudoun Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Ashby Ponds is a close neighbor of the new One Loudoun development, located less than two miles away. The residents of Ashby Ponds sang a variety of holiday carols including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman , and It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year , among others, and performed a special rendition of The Twelve Days of...
Nov 20, 2013
This year, November 21 is home to the Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society
(Ashburn, Va.) - According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. Coinciding with the Society's Great American Smokeout campaign, Ashby Ponds will introduce a tobacco-free workplace policy on November 21, with the goal to provide a healthier workplace.
"At Ashby Ponds, we are committed to encouraging behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle for our employees," said David...
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...
