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THE VITAL LIFE FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE NOW December 5, 2011 Download the newsletter and read the latest about the Vital Life Foundation. Vital Life Newsletter: Vol. 3 (pdf) Subscribe to the VLF eNewsletter list to…   READ MORE >
Boomer & Senior News: partner Keren Brown Wilson, and and the JFR Foundation Boomer & Senior News: Article on one of our partners, Keren Brown Wilson, and how the JFR Foundation “Cares for the Elderly in a Big Way” View Article   READ MORE >
Vital Life Foundation and Medical Teams International (MTI) On September 22nd, Marquis Assisted Living Residents from Forest Grove, Hope Village, and Wilsonville helped assemble 152 medical kits for donation to Medical Teams International (MTI) with supplies provided…   READ MORE >
Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: Video from the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's November 4, 2011 Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: Video from the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's View Press Release   READ MORE >
PORTLAND, Ore. KATU: Local gallery puts a kibosh on the idea of 'old people art' November 1, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore. KATU: Local gallery puts a kibosh on the idea of 'old people art' View Article   READ MORE >
Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: Video from the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's October 22, 2011 Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: Video from the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's View Video   READ MORE >
Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: “Alzheimer's first run in Redding a success; participants raise awareness, funds for national association October 22, 2011 Redding, Calif. The Record Searchlight: “Alzheimer's first run in Redding a success; participants raise awareness, funds for national association View Article   READ MORE >
Marquis and Medical Teams International On September 22nd, Marquis Assisted Living Residents from Forest Grove, Hope Village, and Wilsonville helped assemble 152 medical kits for donation to Medical Teams International (MTI) with supplies provided…   READ MORE >
This year's Walk, Roll 'n' Run raised $85,524 was raised for United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington This year's Walk, Roll 'n' Run raised $85,524 was raised for United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington. The Vital Life Foundation was a $5000 sponsor in this year’s…   READ MORE >
Napa Valley Register - Napa students get ready to go back to school at the Meadows August 16, 2011 Napa Valley Register - Napa students get ready to go back to school at the Meadows View Article   READ MORE >
August 25,  2011 Comedian Ron Funches to Headline Show Alongside the Videoed Shticks of Portland Seniors on September 16 View Article   READ MORE >
Ron Funches Clip Great clip from Conan last night featuring comedian Ron Funches. Ron will be headlining our “Laughter’s The Best Medicine” Event on September 16. Read Article   READ MORE >
The Vital Life Foundation Newsletter is Available Now Download the newsletter and read the latest about the Vital Life Foundation.Vital Life Newsletter: Vol. 2 (pdf)   Subscribe to the VLF eNewsletter  list to learn about upcoming events, New Chapters and…   READ MORE >
VITAL LIFE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE INDUSTRY July 27, 2010 – Honoring the life of Paul Boyar, a leader in Nevada’s long-term care industry who dedicated his life to the care and well-being of seniors, The Vital…   READ MORE >
KIVI-ABC Highlights Marquis Care at Shaw Mountain's Participation in the Race for the Cure. Boise’s KIVI-ABC, Channel 6, highlight’s Marquis Care at Shaw Mountain and its participation in this year’s Race for the Cure. Joe Rudd, Administrator at the facility, talks about the 115…   READ MORE >
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Landlocked Octogenarian Reunites With Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk April 22, 2010 - The Santa Cruz Sentinel Features Marquis Companies' New Chapters Program     READ MORE >
Skilled Nursing Resident Attends NASCAR Weekend to see Earnhardt Jr. Drive For the First Time On Feb. 26th, Marquis Skilled Nursing resident, Michael Kelly, will watch as NASCAR racers compete at the Las Vegas Speedway in the qualifying rounds of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. …   READ MORE >
The Vital Life Foundation Newsletter is Available Now Download the newsletter and read the latest about the Vital Life Foundation.Vital Life Newsletter: Vol. 1 (pdf)   Subscribe to the VLF eNewsletter  list to learn about upcoming events, New Chapters and…   READ MORE >
SKILLED NURSING RESIDENT FULFILLS LIFELONG CULINARY DREAM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2009 Nov. 2, 2009 – On November 5TH, Marquis Skilled Nursing resident, Laura Jaques, will fulfill a dream 85 years in the making as she enters through the doors of the…   READ MORE >
MARQUIS COMPANIES HONORS RESIDENT FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY DEDICATION WITH THE FACILITY’S FIRST CITIZENSHIP TREE PLANTING Nov. 3, 2009—The plaque above 77-year-old Betsy Ross’ bed at Marquis Care at Hope Village in Canby, Ore. rings true to her character: “In the deepest part of our souls,…   READ MORE >
NINETY-NINE YEAR-OLD CONCENTRATION CAMP SURVIVOR ATTENDS BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 5 October 26, 2009 – Ninety-nine year-old Margarita Binning’s life story reads like pages of a history book to which she will add another chapter on October 31. Administrators from Marquis Skilled…   READ MORE >
Boise Skilled Nursing Resident Visits Seattle to Fulfill Sea of Dreams  October 5, 2009 – Betty Cotner has always had an interest in the animal kingdom and the world of the sea. This fascination has only grown stronger as she has…   READ MORE >
Residents at Long Term Care Facilities Give One-Thousand Backpacks to Employee Families in Need August 31, 2009 – Residents of long term care facilities delivered over one-thousand backpacks with school supplies for the children of long term care staff. The backpacks were gifted to…   READ MORE >
MARQUIS MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR SKILLED NURSING HOME RESIDENTS AT PORTLAND BEAVERS VS. THE LAS VEGAS 51’S BASEBALL GAME JULY 31 July 31, 2009 – Baseball fanatics and skilled nursing residents Wanda Scott and Eleanor Mace of the Portland area will attend The Portland Beavers vs. Las Vegas 51’s baseball game…   READ MORE >
The Contra Costa Times: Field of Dreams Read more from The Contra Costa Times   READ MORE >
Marquis Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Residents to Wed at Facility on June 11 July 11, 2009 – Marquis residents John Dupre and Diane Crowl will wed at the assisted living and nursing facility where they first met one year ago.  The wedding will…   READ MORE >
Marquis Oak Park and San Miguel Villa Make Dreams Come True for Skilled Nursing Home Residents at Giants vs. Oakland A’s Baseball Game June 23rd June 19, 2009 – Baseball fanatics and skilled nursing residents 89-year-old Ken Sanders and 77-year-old Robert Brogan of the Pleasant Hill area will attend the San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland…   READ MORE >
Marquis Resident Sews Reading Pillows and Donates Books to Quatama Elementary 5TH Graders Olga has made her own dress that she will model at the show.  The Fashion Show theme is “Fashions in Time” and over 40 dresses from various eras will be…   READ MORE >
Dreams come true at Marquis In her younger days, Helen Fukasawa was an avid tennis player.  When asked if she played competitively or just for fun, she replied, “Oh, always competitively…even it if was just…   READ MORE >
If Nothing More, This is Sure to Make Your Day An old couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic and spotted a piano. They've been married for 62 years and he'll be 90 this year. Watch the video…   READ MORE >
Royal Rosarians, Marquis Companies Name Tessie Taylor of Northeast Portland the 2009 Rose Queen Tessie Taylor of northeast Portland graciously accepted her sash and crown as she was named the 2009 Rose Queen yesterday on the eve of the Rose Festival in Portland. …   READ MORE >
Marquis Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities Crowns its 2009 Rose Queen at Today’s Rose Queen Tea Event Marquis Companies, a skilled nursing, assisted living and home health care company is holding their 15th annual Rose Queen Tea. The event celebrates the age, wisdom, wit and lives of…   READ MORE >
Marquis Companies is Third Largest U.S. Participator in the American Heart Association's Start! Greater Portland Heart & Stroke Walk on May 16 Marquis Companies will be the nation’s third largest participator in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Start! Heart & Stroke Walk. Marquis, a skilled nursing, assisted living and home health care…   READ MORE >
The Southeast Examiner: Ultimate Tennis Match Read more from The Southeast Examiner   READ MORE >
Marquis Resident Sews Reading Pillows and Donates Books to Quatama Elementary 5TH Graders A classroom of fifth graders in Hillsboro has inspired a flood of creativity in 88-year-old Olga Cook, a resident at Marquis Care at Forest Grove. Cook is donating her handmade…   READ MORE >
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