Evanston, IL-based Mather is taking a page out of the luxury hotel/hospitality book with the launch of a customized training program designed to support front-of-house culinary staff at three of its senior living communities.
“At Mather, we operate restaurants, not dining rooms,” said Thad Parton, Mather’s director of culinary operations. “Our residents are sophisticated and well-traveled; they expect the best service, and this training supports our team members in providing it.”
Mather was not planning for a global pandemic when the organization embarked on the creation of a $475 million-plus life plan community near Washington, D.C. But after Covid-19 struck, Mather listened to consumers, adapted the project design and reached the 70% pre-sold mark in September.
That’s three months ahead of the schedule that was set before Covid-19 struck, Mather President and CEO Mary Leary told Senior Housing News. An Evanston, Illinois-based nonprofit, Mather operates senior living communities in the greater Chicago market and in Tucson, Arizona.
The past six months have shown us the strength, resilience and creativity of DC, Maryland and Virginia’s real estate industry. They also revealed something else about our post-pandemic market: Washingtonians want to stretch their real estate dreams with new amenities in even more dynamic properties—and real estate pros are delivering in nearly every corner of the region.
Evanston, IL (October 6, 2020) – Mather announces that the first phase of The Mather, a $475-million-plus Life Plan Community located in Tysons, VA is 70% pre-sold, a significant milestone in the project. Despite the pandemic having impacted senior living in many ways, achieving this benchmark indicates strong interest in the project. Phase 1 of The Mather is projected to open in 2023.
“We are excited about our plan to build a forward-thinking Life Plan Community in Tysons and are thrilled by the interest from leading-edge Boomers.” said Mary Leary, president and CEO of Mather. “Future residents are engaged in their local communities and want to stay connected. They are looking for an urban, walkable lifestyle in a location they love, with culture, sports, arts and entertainment options that are easily accessible.”
Carol Burnett once said: “Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.”
Words matter. Words label and define us.
In the same way that none of us would expect to hear “old folks’ home” used today, so too do we hope to retire outdated expressions that no longer define the work we do or the population we serve.
Today’s older adults are redefining life after 50 with a renewed emphasis on the things that matter most. And we all should be right alongside them on the journey to what’s next, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary ones and changing the way we talk and label things in our industry, in order to break down long-held stereotypes.
In the short list of songs that have brought the world joy, you’d be hard-pressed to top the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun,” with its lilting melody and deeply hopeful lyrics (“the smiles returning to the faces”; “I feel that ice is slowly melting”).
No wonder that hospitals played it repeatedly over their public-address systems this spring as an auditory balm in some of the most stress-filled, soul-scorching places on the planet: the intensive care units overflowing with COVID-19 patients struggling to stay alive.
Mather is linking up with celebrated arts and culture organization Chautauqua Institution to bring virtual programming to the masses.
The Evanston, Illinois-based senior living nonprofit on Monday announced a new partnership with the Chautauqua Institution, an education center and summer resort located next to Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state. Under the partnership, Mather is connecting thousands of older adults to the institution’s new “CHQ Assembly” video platform, and taking a step toward more closely collaborating with the 142-year-old organization.
TYSONS, VA — Construction activity has kicked off for The Mather, the first continuing care high rise for seniors ages 62 and over in Tysons. Demolition of the existing structure at 7929 Westpark Drive has started, while site work such as utility relocation and public street improvements will happen over the summer. The first phase of the community is slated to open in 2023.
Phase one is currently 65 percent sold out, drawing residents from places like McLean, Arlington, Falls Church, Vienna, DC and Maryland. Nearly 150 priority reservations are being taken for phase two of the community.
Evanston, IL (May 27, 2020) – Mather announces that the construction process has started for The Mather, a $450-million-plus Life Plan Community located in Tysons, Virginia. Demolition of the existing structure at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons, will soon be complete, with additional sitework, including utility relocation and public street improvements, anticipated in summer 2020. The first phase of The Mather is projected to open in 2023.
Teams from Whiting-Turner Contracting Company are managing demolition of the existing structure on the site, with materials being removed or recycled, if possible, in accordance with LEED Gold goals for the project.
Work has now started on a new senior living facility known as The Mather behind Tysons Galleria.
Demolition by the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company of a structure at 7929 Westpark Drive is underway, according to a press release. Utility relocation and public street improvements are expected to be done this summer.
