March-April 2015 Newsletter ()

Happenings
Complimentary News & Events
Spring 2015
Meet Head Chef
Ryan Tardif
Inside
Activities
Professionals
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Presidential Oaks Retirement community recently
promoted Ryan Tardif to Head Chef. During his 10
years with Presidential Oaks, Ryan has worked his
way through the ranks in the kitchen. As Head Chef,
he and his culinary team regularly serve 300 meals
each day plus an additional 50 meals during special
events.
Culinary Honored
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Summer Concerts
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Seniors Strike
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Born and raised in Methuen, his culinary passion began as a teenager with his first job inside the kitchen
of the Hampstead Manor in Methuen, Massachusetts.
“That sparked my interest in restaurants,” he said.
The youngest of five children, Ryan said neither of his
parents were masters in the kitchen. His father, Richard, was Deputy Fire Chief of the Lawrence Fire Department and his mother, Beverly, owned The Pet Inn,
a pet grooming business. “My Dad couldn’t even boil
an egg,” Ryan said with a laugh, but said his father
was a big supporter of his passion for cooking.
Garden Party
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Senior Seminars
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Save The Date
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He eventually moved on to The Green Barn in Salem,
New Hampshire and Route 97 House of Pizza in Methuen before enrolling at Essex Agricultural and Tech-
Head Chef Ryan Tardif chops onions and green
peppers to be added to a homemade soup.
nical Institute where he mastered the skills of a
“chef garde manger,” a French term for pastry
chef. Through this program, Ryan said he
learned fundamental knife skills, baking, buffet
and banquet style cuisine, as well as restaurant management. Ryan still remembers an
important piece of advice one of his culinary
instructors. They told me,
(see “Tardif,” page 4)
Meet the Team
Patricia Kenney
Retirement & Assisted Living
Administrator
225-6644, ext. 337
caring@presidentialoaks.org
St. Patrick’S Day
Tuesday, March 17th, Noon
Corned beef
Carrots, Turnip, Potatoes and Cabbage
Shamrock Pie
Entertainment provided by Irish fiddler, Ellen Carlson
For complimentary reservations call 724-6100
Charlotte Flanagan
Skilled Rehabilitation Services
Administrator
225-6644, ext. 103
living@presidentialoaks.org
Krista Marrs
Marketing Manager
225-6644, ext. 184
marketing@presidentialoaks.org
Anne Purington
Chief Executive Officer
225-6644, ext. 101
ceo@Presidentialoaks.org.
Presidential Oaks Honors Activity Professionals
Activity Professionals play a critical
role in the well being of seniors by
attending to their social needs.
Jane Teahan, an 8-year member of
the Presidential Oaks team, is certified to do just that. To become an Activities Director, Certified (ADC), she
earned her Bachelor's Degree and
worked more than 4,000 hours in the
industry before being eligible to apply
for certification.
The Modular Education Program for
Activity Professionals (MEPAP) inActivities Team, from left, Jennifer Picard, Peter Brodeur and Director Jane Teahan pose
cluded 30 hours of education in topics
for a picture during the Beach Party celebration.
such as Working with Participants Clients, Programming, and Personnel, Legal & Ethical Is- One in a Million.”
sues. Only then did she become eligible to sit for the Recognition of Jane and her team culminated with a
national exam.
Beach Party, complete with cupcakes decorated with
chocolate starfish, shells and other tropical delights
Jane and her team, Jennifer Picard and Peter Brodeur, while island music filled the air. Jane created several
celebrated Activity Professionals Week from January 19 display boards which featured stories and photographs
to 23, which featured the theme “One of the Team — with residents.
Culinary Appreciation is Not Just Another Week
Presidential Oaks’ Culinary Services Operations Manager Janice Faggiano honored the dedication and professionalism of her Culinary team during Pride in Foodservice Week.
Janice lead the team in culinary trivia, testing staff’s
knowledge of food safety, service, and storage. Winners were awarded prizes throughout the day as they
enjoyed pizza and cookies.
Culinary team members, front row, from left, Head Chef Ryan
Tardif, Jason Dyer, Aide, and Janice Silver, Technician. Back
row, Randi Houle, Aide, Nancy Scovil, Support, Chef Ben Roberts, Tracy Brooks, Aide and Brianna Johnson, Aide.
The “Acorns” from the Presidential Oaks Children’s
Center presented a poster, thanking Culinary Team for
the meals they make each day for residents and for the
special treats they make for the children.
Summer Concerts on the Green
06/16/2015 Nevers’ 2nd Regiment
Patriotic, pop, musicals and more
06/30/2015 Fountain Square
Dixieland and jazz
07/14/2015 East Bay Jazz
Pop and Rhythm & Blues
07/28/2015 Bedford Big Band
Big Band Era classics
08/11/2015 Freese Brothers
Swing, Big Band and Beyond
08/25/2015 Concord Coachmen
Barbershop, Doo-Wop
FREE * Public Welcome* Accessible Parking * Popcorn and Bottled Water
Rain or Shine
6:30pm to 8:00pm
During inclement weather, the concert will
take place inside our newly renovated, accessible Auditorium.
Just follow the
“Events” signs, and a team member will be
there to assist you.
Presidential Oaks
200 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Call Krista for details
225-6644, extension 184
marketing@presidentialoaks.org
(Tardif, from Page 1)
“One day health care will be a booming business and you’ll get paid to cook for people in
health care.” Ryan says, “They were right.”
His culinary path eventually lead to Presidential Oaks Retirement Community in 2001
where he started as a morning cook. He has
since completed a dietary and management
course through the University of North Dakota.
“I learned a lot in the course,” he said, noting
that topics from managing food service to food
safety and nutrition, and developing and maintaining a culinary budget were all covered.
“Working with Corporate Chef, Guy Despres
and Culinary Services Operations Manager,
Janice Faggiano has been a great experience”, Ryan said, adding that he has gained a
wealth of knowledge from both of them.
“He’s an all-around great worker, said Faggiano, “He’s ambitious and he knows his
stuff.” “Ryan is a hard worker. We have a lot
of fun,” added Despres.
In addition to being Head Chef, Ryan also
serves on Presidential Oaks’ Fine Dining
Committee developing menus and enhancing
the culinary experience at Presidential Oaks
Retirement.
Members of the Presidential Oaks Culinary Team include, from left, Chef Kyle Cayer, Head
Chef Ryan Tardif, Cook Supervisor Chris Castonguay and Corporate Chef Guy Despres.
Oriental, Italian, German and Southwest. I
should mention our New England seafood for
sure. Then there is comfort food – chicken pot
pie, soups, and stews. I like to make sauces
and gravies,” he said. “I’m proud of my knife
skills, good sauté work. I am always open to
other’s ideas and suggestions for things to
make.”
Sharing the knowledge he has learned is also
another tool Ryan enjoys using in the kitchen
Ryan has also shared his culinary talents par- with aspiring chefs. “When something just
ticipating in the annual Taste of the Nation
clicks and you’ve taught them a skill that they
held at the Center of New Hampshire in Man- can maybe someday earn a paycheck with,
chester. He has also cooked at a live sauté
it’s great,” he said.
station for T-Bone’s, where Governor Shaheen stopped by to say, “hello” and have a
He is married to wife, Lucy, and has two chilbite to eat. Ryan also volunteers as a cook for dren, 12-year-old Kristyann and Justin, 8, and
the annual New England Paint Horse Club
their 2-year-old German Shepard, Luther.
held in the fall in Gilmanton.
When he’s not in the kitchen, Ryan enjoys
boating, hiking, skiing and spending time with
And what is Chef Ryan’s favorite food to
his family.
make? “I enjoy making authentic dishes –
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Presidential Players Ready to Strike
The Presidential Players team is ready for another exciting
season of Wii Bowling in the National Senior League.
Coming off the heels of a successful 2014 season where the
Presidential Oaks Retirement Living team competed in the
Regional Championship, team members are eager to go
even further in this year’s competition.
Play resumed in mid-February and will continue weekly
through the end of April. Making up the Presidential Players
are team members Deane Mae Rangnow, Beverly Gilman,
Aurea Laliberte, Evelyn Ide and Francine Pinkos. Players
Deane Mae, Beverly and Evelyn participated in last year’s
Wii Bowling team.
Teams are made up of four senior bowlers and may have up
to four substitutes. Each conference consists of eight teams,
who play each other one time—for a total of seven matches.
The successful teams advance to three or four weeks of
playoffs. If they lose in the playoffs, a team is done. The NSL Presidential Players, front row, Deane Mae Rangnow, Aurea Laliberte and
season runs for seven to 10 weeks.
Beverly Gilman. Back row, Francine Pinkos and Evelyn Ide.
The NSL Spring Championship has 118 communities, 311 teams, and
1,500 bowlers from 34 states. Teams complete weekly for seven
weeks followed by three weeks of playoffs. The tournaments feature
Regional Championships (East, South, West/Midwest) in 7 divisions
based on level of ability.
statistics, makes the schedule, monitors results and gives out awards.
All you need is a sponsoring retirement community, like Presidential
Oaks. Good luck to this year’s Presidential Players participating in the
National Senior League!!
For more information about National Senior League, go to
Teams play where they live—no travel required. The NSL maintains www.nslgames.com.
Senior Education Series
kicks off on
04/10/2015, 2:00pm—Veterans Administration,
VA Pension and Aid and Attendance Program
04/24/2015, 2:00pm—Frauds, scams and identity
protection, presented by AARP
05/08/2015, 2:00pm—Tina Annis, Esquire, Estates, Trusts, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney,
and more
05/22/2015, 2:00pm—Gizmos, gadgets and
home safety products
06/05/2015,2:00pm—Anne Purington, CEO, Assisted Living—Facts and Fiction
Call Krista at 225-6644 extension 184 or email
marketing@presidentialoaks.org to reserve your
complimentary seat
Garden Party
May 19, 2015
Luncheon Menu
Marinated Chicken Breast
Boneless chicken breast herb marinated and roasted
to perfection
Tri-Colored Pasta Medley
Spinach and tomato pasta tossed with bell pepper and
fresh garden vegetables and a light vinaigrette
Marinated Tomato Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cubed and drizzled with olive oil, basil
Lemon Meringue Pie
Entertainment by Jackie Lee
Reservations are kindly requested
Call Krista at 225-6644, extension 184
marketing@presidentialoaks.org
Save the Date
3/1/715: St. Patrick’s Day
Theme Meal, Noon.
4/5/15: Happy Easter!
5/5/15: Cinco de Mayo
Culinary Showcase Fundraiser
4:30-6:30 p.m.
5/10/15: Happy Mother’s Day!
5/19/15: Garden Party
6/21/2015: Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
7/4/2015: Independence Day
Contact:
Krista Marrs at 225-6644 ext. 184
or email: marketing
@presidentialoaks.org
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Retirement
is FULL of surprises!
Starting at
$2,700 per month
Includes:
Fine Dining with a View
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Complimentary Kitchens
Gourmet Meals plus Snacks
Weekly Housekeeping
Personal Laundry Service
Cable Television Included
Perennial Gardens on 11 Acres
Accessible Walking Paths
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A Relaxing Whirlpool Spa
Events, Social Gatherings, Live
Entertainment, and Fun Trips
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Newly Renovated 2-Room
Suites
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