Dear VG Families, Thank you to our wonderful “Fighting Ageism Poster Contest Judges.”

• Harry and Roz Crowell
• Mrs. Linda Pierce
• Ms. Tamara Scott Christman
• Lola Weisgerber
• Marlene Bugh, LCSW
• Sara Dick
• Lisa Komoto
• Mara Carney
• Victoria Shaddy, LVN

We awarded over $2200. In Scholarship money to our poster award Winners:
First Prize: Jose Robles –#5
Second Prize: Mary Portillo —#2
Third Prize: Ernesto Cardono —#4
Fourth Prize: Jesus Sanos #1

Humanitarian of the year: Theresa Chino
Our fabulous Activity assistant who goes the extra mile daily to assist our residents. Theresa exhibits compassion, love and patience with every resident she encounters. We are so thrilled to have her working at VG.

Nurse of the year: Victoria Shaddy: Victoria has been working at VG for over 5 years. Her attention to detail, her loyalty and patience and so much, more make her a treasure at VG.

Employees of the year: Two of our fabulous Garden level staff, Maria Vargas and Med Tech Ernesto Carbona were the employees of the year. Their hard work and dedication amazes all of us. We are very thankful for their compassion and hard work daily. All of us feel our garden level residents are blessed by Ernesto and Maria’s patience and kindness.

All of the above award winners received a nice gift and will receive a raise from Guest Services.
Guest Services Senior Living is proud of their hard work and dedication they give to our families and residents. Our GSSL, Vice President and Regional Director, Shawn Rose was here yesterday to thank the staff too. We have been thrilled with his support of our team and Mission at Vista Gardens.