Chestnut Knoll senior living community celebrates Boyertown graduates

Many Berks County residents, businesses and school districts are finding creative ways to celebrate the graduating class of 2020.

Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care in Boyertown took the time to celebrate with three of its employees prior to their high school graduation.

Following a handmade banner that read Boyertown Class of 2020, Madison Denneney, Amanda Garvey and Amy Hansen walked the halls of the senior living community dressed in their caps and gowns to the sounds of commencement music.

As they passed eager residents, many held signs, waved and cheered while offering their congratulations to the young ladies along their way. Accompanying staff members followed en route with pompoms, voicing their exhilaration.

Shawn Barndt, executive director, with the help of the Chestnut Knoll care team, put together the memorable event.

She, like many staff members, proudly displayed school spirit. Many opted to wear red, black or Boyertown School District apparel in their show of support.

“Madison, Amanda and

Amy are part of our health care heroes,” Barndt said. “As not only a senior community but as a community in general, we are proud of their accomplishments and that of the Boyertown Class of 2020.

“This pivotal point in their lives deserves recognition and the Chestnut Knoll family was happy to provide recognition and a celebration for our very own graduating heroes!”

Chestnut Knoll is an award-winning senior community offering personal care and memory care residences at an affordable month-to-month lease with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with medical support, meals, housekeeping, social events, and transportation.

All residents have access to FOX Optimal Living, an evidence-based continuum of wellness and rehab services. Chestnut Knoll also offers at-home services, available to seniors where they live. This includes assistance with medication monitoring, personal care, companion care, light housekeeping and laundry and transportation.

For more information on personal care, memory care and home-care services, call Jodie Daniels, assistant executive director, at 610-473-8066 or visit www. chestnutknoll.com.