Why Retire in the Philippines/Marinduque Vacations: The Three Members of the THD Management Team

Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Monday, December 4, 2023

The Three Members of the THD Management Team

The last few months, THD had hired three new employees in the Management Staff. The first one hired was Teresa Nudo. She was hired to assist Jenny Shively in Leasing. Just recently with the departure of Lisa Bellini, Teresa has now two titles as Resident Liaison /Leasing Assistant.

The second employee hired by THD is Deanna de los Reyes Ramos. She was hired as Barbara Simpson, (THD Director), Administrative Assistant. Deanne originally resided from the Philippines, so she is my former country mate. Welcome to THD, Deanna.

The most recent hired is Galen Corson. She was hired as Activity Director working with Karen Koff.

The biographies of Teresa, Deanna and Galen will be posted in my blogs in the near future.

The three new employees have joined the THD Team headed by Barbara Simpson. They are dedicated to providing senior residents with the best possible quality of life. According to Simpson Message in the Recent Newsletter, THD mission is to help its residents stay healthy, active, and engaged through activities and programs that promote physical fitness and mental well-being.

Barbara wrote in her message, that with the help of her THD management team, she hope she can create an environment where senior residents can enjoy social interaction while still exercising their independence by participating in activities they love.

On November 20, The Heritage Downtown was thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Hillendale Home Care, a top-rated leader in home health care! This alliance allows THD to bring professional, compassionate, and personalized health care directly into the comfortable surroundings of an active senior living community. This partnership will enhance the residents' quality of life while encouraging and supporting their independence.

This Tuesday at 2PM you are all invited to Meet and Greet Hillendale Home Care Employees Here at THD.

Speaking of An Activity that improves the Quality of Life here at THD, last night Hanukkah Celebration is an excellent example of that event that indeed improved the residents well-being. The beautiful baritone voice of Dick Botton singing the Impossible Dream evokes pleasant memories of my younger years. The Latke and donuts with jelly fillings served were authentic jewish delicacy added to the joyous atmosphere of the event. Invite me Dick to your next event, if you sing Impossible Dream again. Thank You Dick and Linda Botton and your Family for sponsoring a beautiful and joyful Hanukkah Celebration here at THD. Shalom!!! Peace, Love and Light!

Here are some Photos taken by Karen K at the Hanukkah Celebration:

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree