Senior Dining Association

Senior Dining Association The only dedicated association providing resources education and networking opportunities for all food service professionals in the senior living industry.

AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. AI in Senior Living Dining: A Practical Roundtable Deep Dive brings operators togeth...
02/19/2026

AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. AI in Senior Living Dining: A Practical Roundtable Deep Dive brings operators together to share how they’re using AI right now to streamline menus, manage food cost, support staffing, and improve communication, without losing the human side of hospitality.

Led by Gary McBlain, National Director of Culinary Services at Amica Senior Lifestyles, this session is built for real conversation, real tools, and real guardrails.

Come ready to share what you’re testing — and leave with ideas you can pilot immediately.

👉 Register now and lock in early bird pricing before rates increase March 1. www.sdasynergy.com

AI isn’t coming, t’s already here. AI in Senior Living Dining: A Practical Roundtable Deep Dive brings operators togethe...
02/19/2026

AI isn’t coming, t’s already here. AI in Senior Living Dining: A Practical Roundtable Deep Dive brings operators together to share how they’re using AI right now to streamline menus, manage food cost, support staffing, and improve communication — without losing the human side of hospitality.

Led by Gary McBlain, National Director of Culinary Services at Amica Senior Lifestyles, this session is built for real conversation, real tools, and real guardrails.

Come ready to share what you’re testing and leave with ideas you can pilot immediately.

👉 Register now and lock in early bird pricing before rates increase March 1. www.sdasynergy.com

Early bird pricing won’t last. If SYNERGY is on your calendar, now’s the time to register and save. Rates increase March...
02/18/2026

Early bird pricing won’t last. If SYNERGY is on your calendar, now’s the time to register and save. Rates increase March 1, and this is your chance to lock in the best pricing.

Three days of practical education, leadership conversations, and real ideas you can bring back to your community.

👉 Register now and secure early bird pricing before it’s gone.

Holding standards on hard days is what separates good teams from great ones. When staffing is tight or the shift feels o...
02/18/2026

Holding standards on hard days is what separates good teams from great ones. When staffing is tight or the shift feels overwhelming, consistency in service, professionalism, and care matters most. This article shares practical reminders for leading with accountability and empath, even when it’s tough.

👉 Read now: https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/holding-standards-on-hard-days

Promoting from within can strengthen your team or create challenges if the timing isn’t right.Promoting with Purpose: A ...
02/17/2026

Promoting from within can strengthen your team or create challenges if the timing isn’t right.

Promoting with Purpose: A Roundtable on Preparing Teams for the Next Step brings leaders together to share how to evaluate readiness, support growth, and build leadership pathways that last.

Moderated by Dr. Milton McGowian, COO of The Sharon at SouthPark, this session focuses on real experiences and practical ideas you can apply immediately.

👉 Register now: Early Bird Ends 2/28/26

Holding standards on hard days is where true leadership shows up. This article explores how senior dining teams can main...
02/13/2026

Holding standards on hard days is where true leadership shows up. This article explores how senior dining teams can maintain consistency, accountability, and care, even when the shift gets tough. With practical tips and encouragement, it’s a must-read for anyone leading through the daily challenges of service.

👉 Read now: https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/holding-standards-on-hard-days

Dining can be your strongest sales tool, if you use it that way. Dining Drives Move-Ins: Turning Hospitality into Your S...
02/12/2026

Dining can be your strongest sales tool, if you use it that way. Dining Drives Move-Ins: Turning Hospitality into Your Sales Engine shares how Agemark Senior Living transformed dining from a department into a strategy. By aligning culinary, hospitality, and both internal and external sales efforts, they strengthened prospect experience from the first tour through everyday community life.

Led by Daniel Spicer, Vice President of Hospitality at Agemark, this session connects operations directly to occupancy growth.

If you’re serious about positioning dining as a competitive advantage, this one’s for you.

👉 Register now and secure early bird pricing before rates increase. www.sdasynergy.com

IDDSI In Action: From Standards to the PlateImplementing IDDSI doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This practical webinar w...
02/11/2026

IDDSI In Action: From Standards to the Plate
Implementing IDDSI doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This practical webinar walks you through real-world strategies for adopting IDDSI in your community—plus a live demonstration of preparing flavorful, visually appealing modified-texture meals.

Learn how to elevate dining for residents requiring mechanically altered diets while meeting IDDSI standards with confidence.

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Register now - https://seniordining.wildapricot.org/event-6300551

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Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19804341114

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https://sdasynergy.com/, https://seniordiningcareers.com/

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