members
TOGETHER
Brookmeade Family Car Parade
Yesterday, Brookmeade Community felt the incredible kindness and support as 204 cars
paraded around the campus and paid tribute to our staff and residents.
We had Karen Zobel, CEO & Administrator along with NYS Senator Sue Serino – Michael
Green, Board President, and Carolyn Bernit, Foundation Board President, at the parade along.
The parade consisted of decorated cars, community leaders,
volunteers, former & current residents and families, partnering
organizations, and people from all walks of life. Some of the
organizations and departments that came: Rhinebeck Fire
Department, West Clinton Fire Department, NYS Trooper,
Rhinebeck Village Police, Ramapo for Children, Rhinebeck at
Home, Rhinebeck & Red Hook Chamber, Rhinebeck Soccer
League, Northern Dutchess News, Hudson Valley Magazine,
Emergency Paramedics.
Rhinebeck and Red Hook Chamber of Commerce,
Rhinebeck Responds & Rhinebeck Community
Forum and the Hudson Valley Magazine were kind
enough to promote our event:
The Brookmeade Family Car Parade was a special
and memorable day at Brookmeade that we will all
cherish. Many tears were shed by our families and staff
during the parade. A lot of our families, volunteers,
and affiliates that we miss dearly participated. The
signs and comments we kept hearing from our parade
goers touched us all. Many of our staff members have
expressed how special this parade was and yesterday
countless families expressed appreciation for the
event during this emotional and tough time for
them. The parade was an absolute demonstration of
the pride and strength of Brookmeade and a great
way to kick off Nursing and
Long Term Care week.
54 Adviser a publication of LeadingAge New York | Summer 2020