Sheron Whyte has worked as a front desk receptionist at EPOCH for more than four years. Her life brought her from her birthplace in Jamaica to Massachusetts more than 20 years ago. She traveled to the United States to be with her family and to pursue an education. She talked with us about her role at EPOCH, the residents she sees nearly every day, and what she likes doing in her free time.
Sheron said one of her favorite things about her job are the opportunities to interact with the residents.
“Spending time with the residents makes the day go by so fast,” she said. “It’s nice to know that [in this job] you’re helping people who have lived their lives and have set examples for their family, like my grandmother did.”
The close-knit nature of the EPOCH community is also something Sheron enjoys, she said.
“It’s like family,” she said. “I love spending time with them. People here know each other well; that’s what makes it different and unique here.”
When she’s not at EPOCH, Sheron said she enjoys a variety of hobbies. She is an avid reader, and also enjoys spending time with her daughter, who is home from college for the summer.
“She likes to go to the mall with me, but I feel like I’m getting used,” she said with a laugh. “Of course she likes going to the mall with mom.”
Interested in learning about artist M.C. Escher and his famous illusions? Or maybe you’d like to take a free balance assessment test, or discuss the classic film, “On the Waterfront.” Keep reading for more details on these upcoming EPOCH events.
Art Matters returns to EPOCH of Norton (May 16)
NORTON — EPOCH Assisted Living of Norton will welcome art awareness and education program Art Matters for a presentation on Escher and Illusion on Wednesday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. M.C. Escher was a Dutch graphic artist known for impossible constructions and illusions. EPOCH is located at 190 Mansfield Ave. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please call 508-285-3355.
How’s your spring going? If you’re like many others, the warm weather probably has you ready to get up and go, so make EPOCH a stop on your list. Check out the events we have happening this week, from poetry workshops to music to historical discussions. Stop by!
Brown’s Benjamin delivers poetry workshop for seniors (May 7)
PROVIDENCE—The public is invited to join EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side for a poetry workshop led by Brown University instructor Rick Benjamin on Monday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m. Benjamin is a poet who teaches part-time in the English and Education departments and also works in community service through the Rhode Island Service Alliance. The public is welcome to attend. EPOCH is located at One Butler Ave. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 401-275-0682.
There can’t be too many people who haven’t seen the iconic kissing sailor image taken at the end of World War II in 1945. It evokes feelings of storybook romance, excitement and pure joy, and does so universally for so many people. Up until recently, the identity of the sailor and nurse pictured in the photo has been something of a mystery. Two authors, though, have announced they believe they’ve found the individuals pictured in the photos.
On August 14, 1945, which was Victory Over Japan Day, Life photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt took the photo in New York City's Time Square. He took four dozen photographs, including four of the unknown couple kissing. He had lost track of his reporter in the crowd, and the two who kissed moved on without telling each other - or Eisenstaedt - their names.
It goes without saying that having dedicated, skilled nursing staff at any assisted living or nursing care community is one of the most important, if not the most important, factors in providing quality care. In talking with the nursing staff at EPOCH’s communities, the overwhelming sentiment is that EPOCH treats its team members well, which is why so many of our nursing staff members have been with us for so many years. In an industry in which turnover is common, especially in jobs such as certified nursing assistants, EPOCH has a long-standing history of hiring good people and keeping them for many years.
There can’t be too many people who haven’t seen the iconic kissing sailor image taken at the end of World War II in 1945. It evokes feelings of storybook romance, excitement and pure joy, and does so universally for so many people. Up until recently, the identity of the sailor and nurse pictured in the photo has been something of a mystery. Two authors, though, have announced they believe they’ve found the individuals pictured in the photos.
It goes without saying that having dedicated, skilled nursing staff at any assisted living or nursing care community is one of the most important, if not the most important, factors in providing quality care. In talking with the nursing staff at EPOCH’s communities, the overwhelming sentiment is that EPOCH treats its team members well, which is why so many of our nursing staff members have been with us for so many years. In an industry in which turnover is common, especially in jobs such as certified nursing assistants, EPOCH has a long-standing history of hiring good people and keeping them for many years.
