Jennifer Hoffer and Jordan Turner are back with more good-er news for Marquis and Consonus. In this episode, our hosts discuss the health benefits of smiling and celebrate the return of Portland Blues Legend Norman “Boogie Cat” Sylvester. The episode wraps with a good old fashion Marquis Dance Off.
More than 50,000 shots were given In Phase One of the Consonus Pharmacy Road to Recovery vaccination campaign—and no one administered more of them than our latest Legend, Laura Foster. Laura is Corporate Director of Wellness at Village Concepts Retirement Communities, a Consonus Pharmacy customer. While she may not be a Consonus employee on paper,...
For residents and staff at Marquis Piedmont, the return of Portland blues legend Norman Sylvester for his seventh free concert at the facility represented the promise of brighter days ahead. Known as the “Boogie Cat,” Norman has been an icon of the Portland music scene for more than 30 years. The Piedmont tradition started as...
As we get back on the Road to Recovery and resident admissions increase in Marquis facilities, our top priority is to find and hire more great staff to help care for and support them. The best way to meet the staffing challenge, which is felt by everyone on the front lines of our facilities every...
For six World War II veterans and their families, Vital Life’s 2021 Spirit of ’45 event was a celebration they’ll never forget. With ages spanning from 93 to 101, and on one of the hottest days of the year, they all managed to climb into the open cockpit of a Boeing Stearman bi-plane and took...
The Latta Award-winning web series continues with Jennifer Hoffer and Jordan Turner reporting even more good-er news. In this episode, Jennifer and Jordan introduce Marquis’ New Chapters and Elevated Wishes programs; explain how current staff can win a new car by referring a friend for a Marquis position; and explore Jennifer’s intense dislike for cats.
Remember Good-er News? Last June, we hosted a light-hearted news program that looked for the positive side of the challenges we were facing as we navigated a global pandemic. The times were dark and people wanted an opportunity to smile and laugh. We needed more than good news. We needed Good-er News. The past year...
A wedding is always rich in symbolism, but on a sunny afternoon at Marquis Forest Grove recently, it carried far more than usual. Residents, family members and staff gathered on the lawn to celebrate two events—the beginning of a new life together for residents Mike and Diana, and the birth of a hopeful new post-pandemic...
Vital Life Foundation spotlights two sponsors who were making an impact long before COVID-19 changed everything.
In the past year, Marquis Companies has experienced leadership transitions. These leaders are not new to the company, but they are new in their positions. They are here to help support, guide, and lead our facility teams. While for some this announcement is delayed several months, we are excited and grateful for the fantastic work...
