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Summary and Video of April’s Second Wednesday Conversation
Over thirty members from nineteen ORANJ communities met via Zoom on Wednesday 8 April 2026. The meeting was called to order by Barbara Trought at 10AM. Barbara opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and noted that Julie would be taking…
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Summary of March’s Second Wednesday Conversation
Just prior to 10AM Barbara Trought introduced the ORANJ Board Members in attendance and welcomed everyone. She told all in attendance about ORANJ. Then the meeting was called to order. Barbara told us that at Medford Leas they have a…
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Summary of February’s Second Wednesday Conversation
In one of our larger 2WCs in years three dozen residents of 18 communities gathered as the effects of 2026’s major winter storm were still with us. Barbara Trought opened the meeting at 10am and extended greetings from Bruce Schundler…
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Summary of January’s Second Wednesday Conversation
A lively crowd from seventeen CCRCs discussed the recent Newsweek survey on selecting a CCRC. Those attending also tackled issues of entering public spaces with cold or flu symptoms and how that is managed in different communities; dining renovations, ATMs,…
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Summary of December’s Second Wednesday Conversation
Holiday decorations, details of fee increases, passports & real ID, and charging stations were just a few of December’s topics. Sixteen communities were represented by 29 residents who covered a wide range of topics. Holiday decorations headed the discussion, with…
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Summary of November’s Second Wednesday Conversation
More than two dozen residents met on the second Wednesday of November, 2025, for a lively and informative Q&A. The first discussion was a recap and evaluation of the recent plenary meeting at Cedar Crest. After that, residents were curious…
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Summary of October’s Second Wednesday Conversation
Three dozen residents came from eighteen ORANJ communities in the Second Wednesday Conversation held in October. A number of topics were raised and information shared on landscaping contractors at CCRCs, control and proper use of mobility vehicles, evacuation drills at…
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Summary of September’s Second Wednesday Conversation
Thirty-six residents from twenty communities met to discuss acquisitions of CCRCs by other entities. Other topics were campus speed limits and the agenda for the October 15 plenary meeting. Barbara Trought told us about the itinerary for the Plenary hosted…
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NaCCRA LifeLine Newsletter
As a special service to our members, we are posting the latest issue of LifeLine, the newsletter of the National Continuing Care Residents Association [NaCCRA]. Just click the link HERE. We think you’ll find something of interest.