December 28, 2023
Charlie Ritter, a resident of Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., likes to stay informed about current events. "I read the New York Times every day. I like to know what's going on in the wor...
December 15, 2023
'Tis the season for cookies, cocoa, cheer—and recognizing staff members who go above and beyond for residents at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ, every day! The 2023 Staff Appreciation Fund...
November 3, 2023
"If you're researching your retirement living options, one of the best ways to learn more is through our priority list program," says Brian Cassidy, sales director at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Provid...
October 13, 2023
If you are hoping to keep up with Joanne Gabbai, a resident of Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., it might not be that easy! Joanne enjoys having a busy schedule, both on and off campus. "At...
September 12, 2023
Before Charlie Ritter moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., he made many improvements to his house--all by himself. "I am a retired aerospace engineer, so I'm pretty handy. I finished ...
September 7, 2023
You have many choices when it comes to retirement living, but the best option for you could be a continuing care retirement community like Lantern Hill, which offers fitness amenities and wellness support; opportunities for social...
August 3, 2023
Jean Tama moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., two years ago to be closer to her daughter in Millburn, N.J. "Shortly after I moved here, my daughter moved to Colorado," she laughs, "b...
July 14, 2023
Ann Hedengren loves everything about her apartment home at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J. "My home here is quite spacious! It's a one-bedroom apartment home, but I can still have a sit-do...
June 21, 2023
Spring has sprung—and so have the pathways to college for a number of local high school students, thanks to the Student Scholar Awards at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, New Jersey. Ded...
June 15, 2023
When Erin Cross, LSW, CALA, was living in Chicago and working in an affordable housing building for seniors as the social worker in the resident services, her favorite aspect of the job was working with older adults. So, when she ...
May 8, 2023
When Catherine Mendrzycki was preparing for her move to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., six years ago, she embraced the opportunity to reimagine her living space. "I had lived in a large ...
April 28, 2023
When considering your senior living options, you want to know as much as you can about your choices. Doing research - visiting different locations, taking stock of the amenities and activities available in each community, and asse...
March 13, 2023
In Northern New Jersey, a cherished rite of spring is the opportunity to get back out on the links. For residents of Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., there are plenty of high-quality golf ...
February 24, 2023
When he was 14, Brian Cassidy asked the hiring manager at Cedar Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in northern New Jersey, if he could work at one of the community's on-site restaurants. "At the time, all of my friends wer...
January 24, 2023
The Northern New Jersey region is known for its wealth of educational and research institutions, so it's no surprise that Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., is home to more than a fair share...
January 5, 2023
Sandra Arace, a lifelong New Jersey resident, still gets together with friends she's had since grammar school. At the same time, she says, she's also grateful to meet so many new friends while living at Lantern Hill, an Erickson S...
December 13, 2022
Smiles of staff members at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, NJ, are shining brighter than tinsel this holiday season, thanks to residents' generous donations to the 2022 Staff Appreciation Fund...
November 8, 2022
When Jenine Miller was in culinary school at Brookdale Community College, she was fearful about working in a restaurant where she would prepare the same dishes over and over. "I didn't want a job where I didn't have the freedom to...
October 27, 2022
Kathey Coombs loves to start her day off strong - literally. "I am in the fitness center by 9:15 every morning, usually on the NuStep machine to warm up my arms and legs," says Kathey, who lives at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior...
October 10, 2022
When Kiko Begasse was exploring continuing care retirement communities, she was diligent in her research. Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., was a standout on her list. "My daughter lives in...