Employee of the Month: October 2025 – Amy Begnoche

October Employee of the Month

Amy Begnoche, Business Operations Assistance

Amy brings a positive, “can-do” attitude to work each day and is always friendly and helpful to both staff and residents. Over the past three years at RiverCourt, her eagerness to learn and take on new challenges has allowed her to grow and shine. Beyond her dedication at work, Amy is also an incredible mom to three beautiful children. She manages to balance her many responsibilities with warmth, care, and support for her family, friends, and team. We are so grateful to have Amy on our team and proud of all she has accomplished. Amy, you’ve truly earned this recognition!

Congratulations, Amy!

Employee of the Month: September 2025 – Olivia Fordham

September Employee of the Month

Olivia Fordham, Dining Server

Congratulations Olivia! We could not be happier than to celebrate you as our employee of the month! You are hardworking, caring, considerate, and a joy to have on the team. Olivia has been working with us for three years as one of our morning servers and really does love getting to know all the residents and takes pride in helping them. Thank you for always bringing a smiling face to our dining room every day.

Congratulations, Olivia!

Resident Spotlight: August 2025 – Marion Wuschke

August Resident Spotlight: Marion Wuschke

Meet Marion, born right here in Massachusetts on July 28th. With a brilliant mind for numbers, Marion spent her career as the Manager of the production floor at Motorola, where her love for mathematics made her a natural leader. Marion has always had a curious spirit and a love for collecting stamps, a hobby that allowed her to explore the world one envelope at a time. These days, she finds joy in life’s everyday moments–chatting with neighbors and enjoying peaceful walks. And if you listen closely, you’ll likely hear her joyful laugh echoing through the halls, bringing warmth and light wherever she goes. Marion grew up on a farm with two brothers, in a home where her grandparents lived just a floor below. Surrounded by her loving parents and extended family, she learned the value of kindness, connection, and resilience. She still smiles when talking about her favorite dog, Dunkin, who brought so much love into her life. We’re so lucky to have Marion’s joyful presence, caring heart, and unmistakable laugh brightening up our days.

Quote / Advice to Others: “Always listen.”

Employee of the Month: August 2025 – Julie Carrier

August Employee of the Month

Julie Carrier, Activities Assistant

Julie has been a part of our activities team since March of 2024. Julie’s generous heart, compassion for seniors and her witty sense of humor has created a wonderful bond with our residents. Julie never hesitates to lend a hand in other departments such as the front desk and memory care, and often lends an ear to that resident who just wants to chat. Julie’s creative talent in art and physical wellness has been a great addition to activity programming. We are lucky to have Julie in our community.

Congratulations, Julie!

Resident Spotlight: July 2025 – Nancy Ross

July Resident Spotlight: Nancy Ross

Meet Nancy Ross, a vibrant and artistic spirit who brings warmth and creativity to our community! Born in Illinois in 1930, Nancy built a remarkable career as a psychometrist, spending years working at the renowned Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Nancy’s true passion shines through in her artistic hobbies – crafts and crochet. Her apartment is a beautiful reflection of her talents, lovingly decorated with her handmade quilts, rugs, and even hand-painted light switch covers! Each piece is a testament to her skill and creativity, especially her intricate rugs and handcrafted works, which she holds especially dear. What brings Nancy joy each day? Two things: ice cream and her big, loving family! She is the proud mother of five children, grandmother to eleven, and once had two beloved dogs. At 94 years young, Nancy wants everyone to know-she’s still going strong and feeling great. Her energy, positivity, and artistic flair continue to brighten the lives of everyone around her.

Quote / Advice to Others: “Be happy & make sure to have friends!”

Employee of the Month: July 2025 – Hope Kloppenburg

July Employee of the Month

Hope Kloppenburg, Resident Assistant

Hope has worked with us as an AL Resident Assistant for over 5 years now. She is always punctual, shows compassion and kindness to others, and makes sure that her residents are well taken care of. We are very grateful to have her on our team!

Congratulations, Hope!

Employee of the Month: June 2025 – Leo Collado

June Employee of the Month

Leo Callado, Resident Assistant

Leo joined us in December 2024 as a full-time Resident Assistant and quickly became a valued member of our team. He is an incredible team player, always brings a smile, and is a top-notch caregiver! We are so grateful to have him here at RiverCourt!

Congratulations, Leo!

Resident Spotlight: June 2025 – Louis Gaskins

June Resident Spotlight: Louis Gaskins

Meet our very own Southern Belle, Lou Gaskins!
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1930, Lou brings warmth, charm, and a whole lot of heart to our community. Before joining us, Lou wore many hats–most notably as a dedicated teacher and loving mother to three children, including a pair of twins! Her nurturing spirit and love for others shine through in everything she does. These days, Lou enjoys spending time playing games on her iPad challenging friends to a round of mahjong, and relaxing to her favorite music. Her days are filled with the simple joys of friendships, meaningful conversations, and spreading kindness wherever she goes. Lou has a gift for connecting with people. She’s known around here as her resident social butterfly and truly one of the kindest souls you’ll ever meet. Whether she’s making someone smile or lending a helping hand, Lou continues to inspire us all with her grace, warmth, and generosity.

Quote / Advice to Others: “Try to be true and honest with yourself.”

Employee of the Month: May 2025 – Grace Roy

May Employee of the Month

Grace Roy, Resident Assistant

We are proud to recognize Grace Roy as Employee of the Month! Grace joined our team in July of 2024 as one of our morning servers. She is one of our most dedicated employees, who really shows how much she cares for each and every resident. Always leading by example and contributing to our team’s success with a positive attitude.

Congratulations, Grace!

Employee of the Month: April 2025 – Courtney Whiting

April Employee of the Month

Courtney Whiting, Resident Assistant

Courtney joined our team in 2018 and has worked as a full-time Resident Assistant in our AL community ever since. Courtney is incredibly dedicated, goes above and beyond to make sure our residents are well taken care of, is always showing a positive attitude towards her day, and never thinks twice about helping a coworker. We are so grateful to have Courtney on our team here at RiverCourt!

Congratulations, Courtney!