Heartwood Lodge

10/15/2026

🎃🍬 Calling All Little Ghosts, Goblins, Princesses, and Superheroes! 🍬🎃

Heartwood Lodge is excited to welcome the community, staff, families, friends and grandchildren for an evening of Halloween fun at our annual Trick-or-Treating Event! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

📅 Thursday, October 29th
🕔 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Heartwood Lodge

Our residents and team look forward to seeing all the amazing costumes and sharing some Halloween spirit with our community!

🍫 Candy Donations Needed! 🍫
We are currently collecting individually wrapped candy donations to help make this event extra special for our trick-or-treaters. Donations can be dropped off in the lobby prior to the event.

Thank you for helping us create sweet memories for our residents, staff, families, and children. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

🎃 Costumes encouraged! 🎃

10/08/2026

Please join all of us at Heartwood Lodge in congratulating Chris Spier on being named the 2026 Second Place Recipient of the Sister Angela Gillespie Servant Leader Award!
​Part of Trinity Health's Heart of Trinity Awards program, this system-wide honor recognizes individuals who model outstanding servant leadership by putting people first, leading by example, and living Trinity Health's Mission and Core Values in every interaction.
​Chris’ dedication to our residents, families, colleagues, and community sets a wonderful standard of excellence and compassion. We are so proud to see his hard work and heart recognized at the system level.
​Congratulations, Chris! Thank you for being such a shining example of servant leadership and for all that you do for Heartwood Lodge.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to the entire community at The McAuley, our Trinity Health Senior Community in West Hartford, CT. The Life Plan Community once again has been named "Best Senior Living Community" in 2020 Media's annual "Best of West Hartford" Awards based on readers' votes. We're so proud to see our colleagues and residents acknowledged for their excellence! (L-R: The McAuley's Sales Director Elizabeth Phillips Johnson, Executive Director Susan Gillanders, and Marketing Coordinator Anabela Ferreira celebrate the community's win with Trinity Health Senior Communities Regional Vice President of Operations - East Eric M. Dana.

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the entire team at St. Paul's, our Trinity Health Senior Community in South Bend, IN, who just last week earned "top three finalist recognition" in the Best Retirement Community, Best Memory Care Community, and Best Place to Work categories in South Bend's 2026 Community Choice Awards. They won honors as South Bend's Best Assisted Living Community! We are so proud of your success!

10/01/2026

Heartwood Lodge was honored to welcome The Saint John’s Bible, a remarkable work of art and faith. This fully handwritten and hand-illuminated seven-volume Bible was commissioned by Saint John’s Abbey and University in Minnesota and completed in 2011 under the artistic direction of master calligrapher Donald Jackson.

Residents and team members had the opportunity to experience this extraordinary piece of history firsthand. One resident, Verla Thomas, shared her thoughts:

"A piece of history, amazing. Something I feel blessed to have experienced in my lifetime."

Thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful experience possible. Moments like these remind us of the power of art, history, faith, and lifelong learning. ❤️

09/30/2026

🌟 Introducing Our New Resident Council President, Richard Heisser! 🌟
Please join us in congratulating Richard on being elected as our new Resident Council President!
Richard has called the Muskegon area home his entire life. Throughout his career, he worked for Consumers Energy and also volunteered with the Red Cross, demonstrating his commitment to serving others. Family is incredibly important to Richard, and he enjoys spending time with his six children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A passionate coin collector and devoted Lions fan, Richard is hoping to catch every Lions game this season! 🏈
When asked why he accepted this role, Richard shared that he wants to get to know his fellow residents better and help ensure everyone is happy living at Heartwood Lodge. He believes every resident's voice matters and is committed to listening and advocating for the community.
Thank you, Richard, for stepping into this leadership role. We are excited to work alongside you and look forward to all you will accomplish for our residents! ❤️

Pictured with Richard is his beautiful wife, our First Lady, Francine "Fran" Heisser.

09/17/2026

Hearty congratulations to our very own St. Joseph of the Pines Life Plan Community in Southern Pines, NC on their sixth consecutive "Best of the Pines" recognition! Each year, The Pilot -- Moore County's print newspaper -- hosts this annual awards event. Last evening, St. Joseph of the Pines received "Best Retirement/Senior Living" honors and first place in the "seniors" category for "Best Place to Give Your Time and Money." All of us throughout Trinity Health Senior Communities are cheering you on, Team SJP!

09/16/2026

Trinity Health Senior Communities is proud to announce that one of its Michigan leaders -- Colette Belcourt, executive director at Bellbrook in Rochester Hills -- has been selected as a trainer for the September 22 Michigan Joint Provider Surveyor Training themed "Protecting Vulnerable Populations; Abuse Prevention & Ethical Compliance." Colette will serve as a presenter for the discussion of "Preventing Resident-to-Resident Abuse." This module will provide professional caregivers with critical information about federal regulatory requirements, effective strategies and lessons learned in preventing resident-to-resident abuse in long-term care settings.
A Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Colette has overseen Bellbrook's operations for two years. She excels in creating exceptional resident and colleague experiences at the Rochester Hills Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Short-Term Rehabilitation community. Colette holds an M.B.A. in healthcare administration. We are grateful that The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has recognized her expertise and given her the ability to share it in a plenary session that will benefit older adults and those who serve them in senior living and care settings.

09/10/2026

We are very grateful to Catholic Health World reporter Julie Minda and Michigan-based photographer Chris Stranad for capturing the spirit and images of our Trinity Health Senior Communities Mission Fairs. Our recent Fair at Fraser Villa was one beautiful example of how we take time to celebrate and share the Mission and Core Values at the heart of our service to older adults throughout the nation. https://bit.ly/4h4KteX

The events offer dialogue, activities, tchotchkes and celebrations related to the senior care campuses' values.

09/09/2026

First Responder Appreciation Event at Heartwood Lodge!

Heartwood Lodge is proud to honor the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and emergency personnel who serve our community every day. Your dedication, courage, and commitment do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that you do.

No need to take time out of your busy day! First responders are welcome to simply drive through, grab a treat, and pick up a token of our appreciation. Whether you stop for a few minutes or stay to visit, we'd love the opportunity to thank you in person.

Please see the attached flyer for all the details and help us spread the word!

❤️ Tag your favorite first responder below so we can help recognize the heroes who make a difference every day.