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Benchmark senior living

Perfect timing for new arrivals

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Far left, Jean Watson and her husband Ev, far right, recently moved into their new digs in Leominster in mid-August. Pictured, the Watsons experience their first Benchmark party on their first day. The party was held Aug. 17, 2023, to honor executive director David Price, who had been named Massachusetts Assisted Living Executive Director of the Year. Sandy Watson (standing) and Nancy Pacella pose in between the two newcomers. (GARY FOURNIER)

Partygoer with a Rotarian record

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From left, resident Jay Sullivan and Jeanne Gamache enjoy the festivities at a celebration party in honor of executive director David Price at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster. Sullivan was the first woman Rotarian in the city of Fitchburg when she joined the club. (GARY FOURNIER)

Photo Gallery: Party animals make celebration fun at Benchmark Senior Living

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Benchmark Senior Living, in Leominster, invited a full cadre of animals for their petting zoo when celebrating their executive director David Price, who was just named Massachusetts Assisted Living Executive Director of the Year. His senior residents rightly decided live animals and a dunk tank was the perfect way to honor the recipient of the coveted award.

 

 

Resident Ellie, on right, with her niece Julie were feeling the love at the Benchmark community event. (GARY FOURNIER)
Resident Ellie, on right, with her niece Julie were feeling the love at the Benchmark community event. (GARY FOURNIER)
Executive director David Price gets dunked in the dunk tank during the festivities. (GARY FOURNIER)
Executive director David Price gets dunked in the dunk tank during the festivities. (GARY FOURNIER)
From left, resident Jay Sullivan and Jeanne Gamache enjoy the festivities. Jay Sullivan was the first woman Rotarian in the city of Fitchburg when she joined the club. (GARY FOURNIER)
From left, resident Jay Sullivan and Jeanne Gamache enjoy the festivities. Jay Sullivan was the first woman Rotarian in the city of Fitchburg when she joined the club. (GARY FOURNIER)
A Benchmark Senior Living resident cuddles with rabbit during the celebration for executive director David Price. (GARY FOURNIER)
A Benchmark Senior Living resident cuddles with rabbit during the celebration for executive director David Price. (GARY FOURNIER)
Many attended the party to honor Benchmark Senior Living executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Many attended the party to honor Benchmark Senior Living executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Don Bigelow, a resident at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster, enjoys his time at the party with a new friend. (GARY FOURNIER)
Don Bigelow, a resident at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster, enjoys his time at the party with a new friend. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Betty Rodriguez was just named employee of the month at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster. Seniors enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. Betty has been working there for 8 years. (GARY FOURNIER)
Betty Rodriguez was just named employee of the month at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster. Seniors enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. Betty has been working there for 8 years. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Marlene Lopez and executive director David Price who was named executive director of the year by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association. David was also responsible for saving a residents life who was choking and he had to administer the Heimlich maneuver. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor Price. (GARY FOURNIER)
Marlene Lopez and executive director David Price who was named executive director of the year by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association. David was also responsible for saving a residents life who was choking and he had to administer the Heimlich maneuver. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor Price. (GARY FOURNIER)
Group photo of the happy community at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster during their party to celebrate executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Group photo of the happy community at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster during their party to celebrate executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Jean Watson, Nancy Pacella, Ev Watson and, standing, Sandy Watson. Jean Watson and her husband Ev just moved in Thursday. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Jean Watson, Nancy Pacella, Ev Watson and, standing, Sandy Watson. Jean Watson and her husband Ev just moved in Thursday. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Staff members Grace Lemieux and Rob Guinard. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Staff members Grace Lemieux and Rob Guinard. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Joleen Jurczyk from Animal Craze in Winchendon, provided animals for a petting zoo for the clients. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)
Joleen Jurczyk from Animal Craze in Winchendon, provided animals for a petting zoo for the clients. Seniors at Benchmark Senior Living in Leominster enjoyed a party to honor executive director David Price, who was recently named Assisted Living Community Executive Director of the Year. (GARY FOURNIER)