National Lutheran Communities & Services

We are pleased to share that Janie Gramly, the registered dietitian for The Village at Rockville—A National Lutheran Community won RDN of The Year for Morrison Living. Janie provides exemplary service to the residents and is an inspiration to her coworkers. We are thrilled to have her at The Village at Rockville. Congratulations Janie!

Our Second Annual Chopped Competition at #The Village at Orchard Ridge was a huge success. Residents filled the seats to watch defending champ, Executive Director Steven Nastasi, MBA go up against our Chef Shalise Turner and Mark Sigler of CCL Hospitality Group. The secret basket ingredients included blackberries, fish sauce, cinnamon, Nopales and Scottish Haggis. The competition was intense! The final dishes were all amazing but in the end our fearless leader came out on top AGAIN!

#TheVillageatOrchardRidgeVA residents had a delightful time celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Therapy Pool with our annual Water Waltz, dancing gracefully in the warm water and embracing the joy of the occasion. #TheWinchestarStar showcased the Kwoleks, who enjoy the freedom to dance in the pool. Read more here: https://ow.ly/5r5W50V4EZE

The arrow from Willis Towers Watson’s Cupid’s Crew hit the Health Center at The Village at Rockville on Valentine’s Day. The roses they delivered to residents in the Health Center were welcomed with smiles of surprise. Thank you, Karen Earp and your team, for sharing with us!

Future residents of The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community gathered at our sales center to witness an important moment in our journey — the oral arguments before the Appellate Court of Maryland on February 7. Their presence was a testament to the strong community support behind this project. With unanimous approval from the Annapolis Planning Commission and widespread community backing, we remain optimistic about creating a vibrant, purpose-driven community for older adults who have long contributed to the city’s growth. Read more about the latest developments here: https://ow.ly/6HG450UYW4t

Join us for the Fifth Annual Health Symposium Focusing on Cultural Competency sponsored by?Adventist HealthCare?and hosted by The Village at Rockville–A National Lutheran Community.

Maryland, Virginia and DC #socialworkers #nurses #physicians #casemanagers-- looking for 4 CE credits that are local, inexpensive and enlightening? Join us next Tuesday, February 4 at #TheVillageatRockville 4.0 Category 1 CEUs (3.0 CEUs qualify for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice CEUs) from the Maryland Board of Social Work, pending 4.0 Nursing Contact Hours, pending 4.0 NAB credits, pending 4.0 Physician CMEs, pending 4.0 CCM CEs Approved We'll open with our keynote speaker Lelise Aklilu, program director, Cultural and Linguistic Programs with Adventist HealthCare. Her presentation is entitled "Culturally Responsive LGBTQ+ Care," followed by break-out sessions. We conclude with our lunch keynote speaker Karessa Proctor, NASW Maryland executive director, as she shares her presentation: "Creating Safe Spaces: Building Inclusive Organizations Through Cultural Humility and Anti-Oppressive Practices." For more information, visit the Health Symposium page: https://lnkd.in/eE69QiXH or register at the link below.

The Village at Rockville hosted their first Community Resource Day. We welcomed the The Eric Stewart Group ( Eric Stewart, Cindy Fullerton and Jenny Atkinson) and Rockville Dental (Dr. Mina Jassam and Karla Dozier). Interested in being part of Community Resource Day? Call Nancy Rasavage, 301-424-9566.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary leader whose dream of equality, justice and peace continues to inspire us all. At NLCS, we strive to honor his legacy by fostering a spirit of kindness, inclusivity and service every day. As we reflect on his message, let us come together to make a difference in our community. Whether it’s through a kind word, an act of service or simply standing up for what’s right, we can all contribute to a world of compassion and understanding. How will you honor Dr. King’s legacy today? Let us know in the comments!