The Summit Panorama Newsletter - Magazine - Page 7
“My goal was not only to enjoy amazing food from our
dining team, but also to engage in further fellowship with our
community,” Palma said. “We have such great involvement from
the community offering spiritual care to the residents so we wanted
to just say thank you.”
The Friendsgiving theme fit perfectly. “I put the name Friendsgiving
on it because we are a tight-knit community,” Palma said.
Jodi Leonard, Vice President of VBH Foundation, was pleased to
celebrate the people that support the spiritual life programs at The
Summit.
“It was just nice to be in community with all the folks that are
doing the work as volunteers because this is their passion,” she said.
“Jacob is doing a great job of bringing that together.”
Each month, Palma, local pastors, lay ministers and choirs offer
their talents for Bible studies and on-campus chapel services.
“We just wanted to say a huge thank you and strengthen those
relationships that we have at The Summit and in Lynchburg,”
Palma said.
Palma, who supports both Independent and Assisted Living
residents, said the luncheon also brings awareness to the many
programs on campus.
“We’re not always in the same room together,” Palma said. “I’m not
a one-man show. It’s a team effort with residents and team members
being a part of that.”
Palma said The Summit Choir is planning a performance at Assisted
Living with carols and hymns. “We’re always wanting to connect
with our friends next door and foster a huge family on campus.”
