{"id":30634,"date":"2025-08-19T01:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shannex.com\/?p=30634"},"modified":"2025-08-19T14:09:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:09:17","slug":"presidents-message-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shannex.com\/fr\/connections-magazine\/summer-2025\/presidents-message-14\/","title":{"rendered":"President&#8217;s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m pleased to present you with the summer edition of <em>Connections<\/em>. Community spirit is at the heart of everything we do, and in this issue, we\u2019re highlighting stories of connection that make our communities so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting developments in our journey to support older adults is the evolution of our Shannex Cares community program, which has grown steadily over the past three years, creating meaningful partnerships and initiatives that enrich lives. I\u2019m pleased to share that we\u2019ll soon launch our own foundation that will build on this momentum and deepen our commitment to supporting older adults and strengthening the communities around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work is inspired by what we see every day in our communities. For Shannex\u2019s <em>Great<\/em><em>People<\/em>, our communities are so much more than workplaces. It\u2019s where they contribute to something bigger, building and nurturing places where residents can live fully while being safe and supported. Through this, they find deep purpose in their roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/shannex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MoodyHallGrandOpening-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30992\" style=\"width:545px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shannex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MoodyHallGrandOpening-1-edited.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/shannex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MoodyHallGrandOpening-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shannex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MoodyHallGrandOpening-1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shannex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MoodyHallGrandOpening-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1520px) 100vw, 1520px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>MoodyHallGrandOpening<\/strong><br>On May 27, 2025, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Moody Hall, a new long term care home in Bedford, N.S.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Shannex President, JasonShannon; Bedford South MLA, Damian Stoilov; Moody Hall resident, Linda Slaunwhite; Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister, Honourable Barbara Adams; and Shannex Founder, Joseph Shannon&nbsp;<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This sense of belonging isn\u2019t something that just happens. It grows from trust. When residents and families choose to make our communities their home, they place a deep trust in us, and that\u2019s something we honour every single day.It\u2019s a privilege to be part of their lives, to hear their stories, and to help create an environment filled with comfort, dignity, and joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our organization grows and evolves, we see our ability to create meaningful relationships extends beyond our front doors. Through thoughtful design and care innovation, partnerships, and support for the broader health system, we are more integrated with the greater community, and this is strengthening the social fabric around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One example of this deeper connection is the Main Street concept, brought to life in communities like Moody Hall, our first in Nova Scotia to feature this design. These inviting spaces foster resident socialization and encourage engagement with neighbours, families, and local partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In this issue, we\u2019re sharing updates, stories and voices that bring this theme to life. From team members going above and beyond, to local initiatives and partnerships, we\u2019re working together toward a shared commitment to creating communities where everyone belongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for reading, and for being part of the journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Jason Shannon<br>President, Shannex<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m pleased to present you with the summer edition of 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