Morningstar Living

11/03/2025

Please join us in congratulating Michelle Machado, our November Team Member of the Month!

Michelle joined the team in October 2024 as our Wellness Coordinator and has quickly made a positive impact through her warm personality, enthusiasm, and dedication to supporting others. She describes herself as a positive and outgoing person who enjoys connecting with people and making a difference — and it shows in everything she does.

Michelle is passionate about personal growth and learning, always looking for new ways to use her strengths to create a positive and encouraging environment. She loves building relationships and friendships.

Outside of work, Michelle has been married for 34 years and is a proud mom of two sons. Her family also includes two cats and one dog who keep life full of fun and energy. In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active through fitness, hiking, and mud runs, and never turns down a chance for karaoke and laughter.

Thank you, Michelle, for bringing your positivity, passion, and energy to our team every day. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our family — congratulations on being our November Team Member of the Month!

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

The Votes Are In — and the Results Are Spook-tacular!

What an incredible turnout for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and voted — your creativity and team spirit made this event such a hit. With 20 imaginative entries and over 360 votes cast, our MorningStars truly showed what it means to bring fun and connection to work!

And now…the moment you’ve all been waiting for!
Here are our 2025 Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners:

Most Creative: Sir Quilliam Prickles — Senior Solutions Office
Scariest: The Cauldron — Adrianne McQueen
Funniest: MHS New Admission “Bernie” — Christine Leighton

Your creativity, laughter, and friendly competition make Morningstar Living such a great place to be.

Here’s to keeping our workplace full of spirit!

10/31/2025

Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month!

We celebrated Carol Stachnik this week, one of our incredible Physical Therapy Assistants! Carol has been part of the Morningstar Living team for over five years, and this month she’s also marking an amazing milestone — 50 years as a PTA!

Carol’s dedication, compassion, and expertise have made a lasting impact on the residents and team members she supports each day. We’re so grateful for her decades of service to the profession and her continued commitment to our community.

Please join us in congratulating Carol on this remarkable achievement!

10/30/2025

Jessica Wolf has been a dedicated member of the Morningstar Living team for nearly 30 years. As a two-time award recipient, she is recognized for her humility, dependability, and and her remarkable ability to make others feel special every single day. Her joy is contagious — whether she’s planning a celebration or simply sharing a smile.

Thank you, Jessica — we are so grateful for you!

10/29/2025

Spooky season met smart planning at Morningstar Living’s Benefits Fair today! Our team members had a great opportunity to update their benefits for 2026—with all our benefit partners on-site to offer expert guidance and answer questions.
From festive Halloween headwear to chances to win fun prizes, our HR team made sure it was more than just informative—it was a celebration!

10/28/2025

This month, we recognized our Milestone Anniversary honorees for Quarters Three and Four of 2025.

From 5 years to 35 years of service, each of you has made a meaningful impact on our residents, families, and fellow team members. Your dedication, compassion, and on-going support are felt in countless ways — every single day.

Thank you for being such an important part of our Morningstar Living family!

10/27/2025

Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Moravian Hall Square! Our talented team members have outdone themselves once again — the lobby is filled with a patch of creative and beautifully decorated pumpkins!
There’s still time to vote for your favorite! Stop by Moravian Hall Square and cast your vote before the winner is announced this Friday.
Come see the creativity on display and show some love for our amazing team members who brought these pumpkins to life!

10/23/2025

Do you know someone whose life would be enriched by moving to a community that could provide them with all the help they need to live life fully? At Moravian Hall Square, our services and amenities ensure residents enjoy all the comforts of home with the added peace of mind of knowing that we can take care of all of their needs. Call today to plan a tour of our newly renovated Bethany House suites - 610.746.1000.

10/17/2025

We had a wonderful panel discussion this week - Embracing Tomorrow: Sharing Wisdom on Transitioning to Retirement Living. Guests learned all about a Life Plan Community, heard from residents Nancy and Walter Cramer about what motivated them to move to Moravian Hall Square and from Jill Kearney of Specialty Moves by Design, who shared 8 Steps to a Joyful Move. Great information and questions from the audience.
There's another opportunity to attend this panel discussion on November 12, 10:30am–12:30pm at Moravian Hall Square. Registration required, call today - 610.746.1457 or email -lorish@moravian.com

10/16/2025

Matt began his journey at Morningstar Living as an intern, quickly becoming an HR Assistant, and now serving as our HR Coordinator. In every role he has demonstrated professionalism, resourcefulness, and a sincere desire to make others feel supported, understood, and valued.

He is known as the go-to person in Human Resources - someone who is always calm, composed, and kind, regardless of the challenge.

We’re grateful for your growth, your heart, and your everyday impact. Congratulations, Matt!