Through these trying times, we’re constantly reminded of the power of positivity, the importance of connection, and the determination of the community at large to support those around them. Residents, their families, and staff have been doing an amazing job of encouraging one another in so many different ways, and uplifting spirits along the way. Below you’ll find some of the highlights of the wonderful things happening in our communities during this time. Residents are staying active, staff are working tirelessly to provide exceptional care, and families are going above and beyond to thank the team. As complex as this situation has been for us all, it has been wonderful to observe the compassion, kindness, and strength shown by everyone in our community. Outstanding individuals create outstanding communities, and we’re firm believers in that.
With heat waves and hurricanes passing through the tri-state area the past few weeks, we have thankfully been able to stay active, while socially distancing, within our communities. Residents at The Bristal at Wayne have nearly perfected their crafting skills with projects like ceramic painting, building terrariums, and hand stitching tote bags!⠀
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Mr. Wilk, resident at The Bristal at White Plains, celebrated his 102nd birthday yesterday! The festivities looked a little different this year due to social-distancing requirements, but the celebration was no less special. Family members sang through the window, and employees went above and beyond to decorate and prepare all his favorite treats. Mr. Wilk definitely felt the love and we wish him the happiest birthday!⠀
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We may not be able to get a tournament going, but we are happy to utilize some of our common spaces again (while social distancing of course)! Residents at The Bristal at Wayne are staying in the air conditioning this week and working on fine tuning their break and bank shots!⠀
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This heat has given us a great excuse to indulge in our favorite summer treats! Residents and employees at The Bristal at Englewood enjoyed ice cream and Italian ices generously donated by @HospiceofNJ - it was the perfect way to stay cool while the heat wave passes through!⠀
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Residents at The Bristal at Jericho had fun learning about The Bezold Effect -- an optical illusion where color may appear different depending on its relation to what colors are nearby. After the lecture, residents spent time in our creative arts studio creating individual pieces of art that emulated the illusion.⠀
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There were plenty of balloons, gifts, and treats as Morre C., a resident of The Bristal at Jericho, celebrated his 102nd birthday! His family visited with him through his apartment window, and surprised him with a custom folding table that featured photos from past family events. Happy birthday Morre! #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #assistedliving #keepingconnected #jericho
The Bristal at North Woodmere celebrated July's arrival with a socially-distanced summer ball. Residents took turns posing with adorable photo props, before enjoying refreshing drinks and yummy treats in the courtyard. Live entertainment added to the fun and made for the perfect summer afternoon! #thebristal #thebristalatnorthwoodmere #stayingactive #northwoodmere
Natalie, an accomplished seamstress and a resident at The Bristal at Englewood, enjoys spending time in our Creative Arts Studio. Her latest project was a colorful handbag for her daughter! #thebristal #thebristalatenglewood #assistedliving #stayingactive #englewood
Adorable "cheer" baskets were created by a group of residents at The Bristal at East Northport. Filled with treats, as well as encouraging notes, the baskets were delivered to fellow residents throughout the community as a way to show support. #thebristal #thebristalateastnorthport #assistedliving #stayingactive #eastnorthport
Our staff are the heart and soul of The Bristal Assisted Living, and we are so proud of the excellent care they deliver to residents daily. We are grateful when others take the time to recognize their compassion and professionalism too! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #superstaff
From patriotic decorations and live entertainment to BBQs and delicious desserts, residents from the Jericho, Lynbrook and White Plains communities of The Bristal enjoyed a fantastic Independence Day! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #stayingactive #thebristalatjericho #thebristalatwhiteplains #thebristalatlynbrook
Residents at The Bristal at Jericho celebrated graduation season with a socially distanced graduation party. Everyone donned their caps to pose in front of a fun photo backdrop before listening to live entertainment and savoring some delicious treats. Residents enjoyed spending time together sharing special memories from their own graduations. #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #assistedliving #jericho #stayingactive
Brightly colored balloons, festive streamers and photo props added to the fun as The Bristal celebrated prom season. Residents at our Lynbrook and West Babylon communities enjoyed yummy treats before voting for their Prom Kings and Queens. The Bristal at Englewood held a themed event -- celebrating the music and style of the 1940s. Meanwhile, residents from Holtsville and Massapequa staged a virtual prom complete with a live DJ (via Zoom). #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #stayingactive
Even though we are social distancing, we are still enjoying our favorite activities -- like painting! Residents at The Bristal at Holtsville had fun participating in a painting class, led by Recreation Assistant, Syeda. #thebristal #thebristalatholtsville #holtsville #assistedliving #stayingactive
Congratulations to Marcella J., a medical technician at The Bristal at White Plains, on being recognized as one of JetBlue's Healthcare Heroes! She was nominated by a fellow co-worker, and received a certificate for two round-trip tickets to any of JetBlue's destinations to use in the future. #thebristal #thebristalatwhiteplains #assistedliving #whiteplains #outstandingindividuals #thanktheteam
Our team at The Bristal at Lake Grove were greeted with a sweet surprise -- a colorful rock garden created Danalynn D., daughter of resident Barbara R. Located near the main entrance, the garden also includes a special sign thanking our team for their commitment and dedication. Thank you Danalynn for creating such a beautiful display for everyone to enjoy! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #feelgoodfriday
The residents at The Bristal at East Northport were transported to the Middle East as they enjoyed a performance by Nabila, a talented dancer from New York City. It was a beautiful afternoon spent learning more about the history of the dance, and spending time (while socially distancing) together. #thebristal #thebristalateastnorthport #assistedliving #eastnorthport #stayingactive
Millie R., a resident at The Bristal at Lake Grove, was understandably upset when she learned she wouldn't be able to attend her grandson's wedding in person. Thanks to her family and staff at Lake Grove, she was able to attend virtually via Zoom. Although she wasn't familiar with using virtual technology, Millie quickly learned how to unmute her microphone so she could greet other attendees, and more importantly -- commentate on the beautiful ceremony! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #keepingconnected
Caroline, a resident of The Bristal at West Babylon, recently celebrated her 85th birthday. Her family has a tradition of throwing her a surprise birthday party every year. With in-person visits currently on hold, she has only seen them through Facetime and Zoom, which has been difficult for everyone. Her reaction to the birthday car parade her family surprised her with was beautiful. She said, "This one was by far my favorite." Happy birthday Caroline! #thebristal #thebristalatwestbabylon #assistedliving #westbabylon #stayingactive
Dads took center stage this weekend as The Bristal's communities in Jericho, East Northport and Lake Grove celebrated Father's Day. From chocolate cigars and truffles, to beer and pretzel tastings, our dads spent the day relaxing and being reminded of how much they are loved! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #thebristalatjericho #thebristalateastnorthport #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #fathersday #stayingactive
The Bristal Assisted Living is proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our team members, and we are thrilled when others recognize their compassion and professionalism too! #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #superstaff
We are so grateful for the local businesses and community members who continue to donate meals to our staff. Mario Mattera from the Plumbers Local Union 200 donated 150 meals from Panico's Community Market for our team members at The Bristal at Lake Grove. The food was delicious and very much appreciated by everyone! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals #feelgoodfriday
National Donut Day was a huge hit at The Bristal at Jericho! Residents and staff had fun posing with photo props before enjoying their sweet treats. #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #assistedliving #jericho #stayingactive
There is nothing quite like a New York slice 🍕 So when the residents at The Bristal at Sayville won the Director of Recreation's weekly anagram challenge, they knew exactly what they wanted for their prize. To the victors belong the melted mozzarella and tangy tomato sauce! #thebristal #thebristalatsayville #assistedliving #sayville #stayingactive
The Bristal Assisted Living knows that outstanding individuals create outstanding communities. We truly appreciate when others take the time to recognize just how special our team is, and are so proud to share some of their #thankyounotes with you! If you would like to send your own note of thanks please click on the link in our bio to get started. #connectionscorner #superstaff #thebristal #thebristalassistedliving #outstandingindividuals #thanktheteam
Residents at The Bristal at Holtsville were more than happy to celebrate National Donut Day! Our Director of Food Service, Josef Mujanovic, created beautiful displays filled with a variety of flavors and styles that residents could choose from. #thebristal #thebristalatholtsville #assistedliving #holtsville #stayingactive
The Bristal is fortunate to have so many talented residents who are willing to share their gifts with others. Bill H., a resident of The Bristal at Sayville, entertained his fellow residents with an impromptu concert in the courtyard. A trumpet player with his own band during the era of Benny Goodman, Bill played tracks from his album while accompanying on his horn. It was a lovely concert that everyone enjoyed. Thank you Bill! #thebristal #thebristalatsayville #assistedliving #stayingactive
Team members at The Bristal at Lake Grove had fun wearing their favorite costume for a superhero-themed appreciation day. The dining room staff outdid themselves with a delicious mashed potato bar that included plenty of yummy toppings. It was fun seeing everyone's super hero gear, but even better to recognize the awesome work that our #superstaff does on a daily basis! #thebristal #thebristalatlakegrove #assistedliving #lakegrove #thanktheteam #outstandingindividuals
The Bristal Assisted Living is proud to sponsor the Lifelong Arts Smart program created by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. The adult education series is free and open to the public, and provides programs for seniors and those with limited mobility. Residents from our Jericho and Holtsville communities participated in a 25 minute dance class led by Sharon Epstein and thoroughly enjoyed it! #thebristal #thebristalatjericho #thebristalatholtsville #assistedliving #stayingactive
Residents and staff at The Bristal at Garden City were delighted by a surprise visit from Mr. Softee. There were plenty of flavors to choose from including favorites like chocolate, vanilla, and red cherry. It was a sweet way to start the summer season that everyone thoroughly enjoyed! #thebristal #thebristalatgardencity #gardencity #assistedliving #stayingactive
