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Kisco’s National Culinary Quick Fire Challenge

Kisco’s National Culinary Quick Fire Challenge went live this week streaming our community Chef’s from coast to the coast. The event was hosted by Randall Lonoza, National Director of Culinary Services. The Dining and Wellness teams partnered up and were challenged to use a secret ingredient in their creations; Giuseppe Giusti Gran Deposito Aceto Balsamico Di Modena- a 12-year aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The culinary teams could prepare any… Read More

First Colonial Inn Holiday Cookie Pickup Drive-Thru

Thursday, December 17 | 4:30PM – 6:30PM Let’s end 2020 on a sweet note! Santa’s helpers have been busy whipping up some sweet treats just for you! To usher in the holidays, we invite you and your family to stop by First Colonial Inn for a special drive-thru event on December 17th between 4:30pm and 6:30pm for a chance to see Santa and pick up some scrumptious holiday cookies and… Read More

Why Consider a Senior Living Community?

If there was a better understanding of the wide range of senior living options that we offer, our associates’ exceptional level of care for the residents, our thoughtfully designed programs and extraordinary residences, the decision to consider a senior living community as a place of dwelling would be much easier. To provide you with greater insight as you consider living options for yourself or a loved one, we have compiled… Read More

First Colonial Inn: Update From The Executive Director

Dear Residents, Associates and Families of First Colonial Inn, I am writing you this letter to update you on the status of COVID-19 testing and cases at our community. The Department of Public Health just sent the list of results from the community-wide baseline test we conducted on July 14th. For your reference, we tested 156 residents and 71 associates. I am pleased to report that all resident tests were… Read More

Local Children Cheer Up Residents at First Colonial Inn

How many pieces of art can senior citizens in Virginia Beach receive from one request? It turns out: hundreds. Back in March, one of First Colonial Inn’s newest associates had the idea to request original pieces of art from local children to cheer up the community’s senior residents while visitations were unavailable due to COVID-19. Within two months, the Virginia Beach senior living community received artwork via postage mail from… Read More

Message From President & CEO On Recent Events

Once again, we find our lives disrupted – not by a pandemic, but by heartbreaking events that have stirred deep emotions in all of us. George Floyd’s death has again shed a bright light on the shameful history of discrimination, hatred, and racism in this country. Sadly, events like these are not isolated, nor are they new. The senseless killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and now George Floyd, have… Read More

Eco-friendly, Reusable Dining Containers at Kisco

Learn more about our investment in eco-friendly, reusable dining containers from Director of Culinary Services Randall Lonoza. From personal protective equipment and new technology to labor costs, senior living providers throughout the industry are contending with growing expenses responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Even seemingly straightforward operational adjustments can come with outsized and in some cases unexpected new costs. A look at how Kisco Senior Living altered its dining service… Read More

Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 7 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us at First Colonial Inn as we enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season! Feast on delicious hors d’oeuvres and refreshments while listening to festive music and experiencing our beautifully decorated community and apartment homes. Due to the popularity of the event, we are providing our guests with complimentary valet parking. Let’s celebrate the holidays together with food,… Read More

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