GreenField Man
or (residential apartment homes) and GreenField Court (assisted living apartments) opened in October 2001 as the second phase of The GreenFields Continuing Care Community. They complement the skilled nursing,
rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services already offered at GreenField Health &
Rehabilitation Center. The GreenFields has, over the past ten years, become one of the most sought
after housing and health care options in Western New York.
After ten years, 13 original residents still call The GreenFields home, and 11 original staff members, several of whom live in the Lancaster area, say, "It's not just a job. We love being able to make a difference in our residents' lives."
More than 125individuals attended this
special Worship Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of the 10-Year
Anniversary of GreenField
Manor and GreenField Court. Several clergy members, who serve residents
by leading worship and in many other ways, participated in the
worship service. The Rev. Thomas Mason
who leads the Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Lewiston, delivered the sermon. Other
participating clergy included The Rev.
Paul Mertzlufft, retired from All Saints Lutheran in Hamburg; The Rev. Michael
Blackwell, recently retired from St. John's Lutheran in
Depew; The Rev. Carol
Lankes from St. Paul's Lutheran Church
- Blossom in Elma, and The Rev. Allen Griep, Niagara Lutheran Health System's
Chaplain.