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Ashby Ponds Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary!

September 7, 2023 Ashby Ponds , the Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary! "Everyone is looking forward to celebrating this milestone, and residents are excited for many, many more years of livin...

Retire Your Worries at Ashby Ponds

August 30, 2023 "Prior to moving to Ashby Ponds , we did an extensive financial comparison of all the continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the area," says Charles Duggan, who moved to the Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, ...

Enjoying The Great Outdoors at Ashby Ponds

July 11, 2023 With 132 acres of enviable green space, Ashby Ponds , the Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., boasts a range of flowering trees and plants, well-landscaped walking trails, and several ponds. "The campus is designed t...

Ashby Ponds Names Elizabeth Dunwoody as Director of Sales

July 10, 2023 Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., is pleased to announce the promotion of Elizabeth Dunwoody to director of sales. During her six-year career at Ashby Ponds, Dunwoody most recently served as sales ...

Healthcare Careers at Ashby Ponds Provide Flexibility and Numerous Benefits

July 6, 2023 “I chose to work at Ashby Ponds because I believe it is one of the best companies for growth in terms of your career,” says Mariama Jalloh. “I also enjoy strong relationships with the residents. That not only makes my job enjoyabl...

Ashby Ponds Names Tom Channon Executive Director

June 27, 2023 Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, VA., is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Channon to executive director. “Tom’s stellar career with the company has been marked by his exemplary leadership skill...

Construction at Ashby Ponds Brings Unparalleled Opportunities to Retirees

June 26, 2023 Due to unprecedented demand for the worry-free, engaging lifestyle at Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., the construction of yet another residence building was recently announced. Harpers Mill, the ...

Ashby Ponds Residents Support Student Employees’ Educational Goals

June 2, 2023 Spring has sprung—and so have the pathways to college for a number of local high school students, thanks to the Student Scholar Awards at Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, VA. Dedicated student workers ...

Design Your Dream Dwelling at Ashby Ponds

May 1, 2023 "I'm so grateful for the help I received while customizing my apartment home," says Karen Danzenbaker, a resident at Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va. She adds, "From custom closets to installing ce...

Adventure Awaits at Ashby Ponds

April 10, 2023 "When I first thought of our move to Ashby Ponds , I envisioned myself sitting in a recliner enjoying a nice glass of wine," says Larry Eiben, who moved to the Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., with his wife Judy. ...

Siblings Follow in Their Mother's Footsteps at Ashby Ponds

March 8, 2023 In 2008, sisters Kathie Huettner and Laurie Mayer went with their mother, Peggy Mayer, on a visit to Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va. "Our mother's good friend lived at Linden Ponds , which is an E...

Ashby Ponds Staff Members Share a Commitment to Care

February 13, 2023 Ashby Ponds , the Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., was nominated a "Top Workplace" by The Washington Post in 2020. Three years later, the community continues to shine as an employer that promotes relationship buil...

Ashby Ponds' Tight-Knit Community Fosters Meaningful Connections

January 17, 2023 According to a recent article in Psychology Today, doctors report that, as you age, socializing not only fights feelings of loneliness, but it sharpens memory and cognitive skills, increases happiness and well-being, and can even ...

Ashby Ponds Hosts First Grand Camp to Rave Reviews

January 3, 2023 Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., recently hosted its first intergenerational weekend, lovingly called Grand Camp. Thirty children, from ages 4 to 12, visited Ashby Ponds' campus for two days of cr...

Ashby Ponds Recognized in Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards

December 20, 2022 Ashby Ponds , an Erickson Senior Living-managed community, won second place in the Wellness: Health and Fitness Category in the 2022 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards . According to the publication, communities ...

2022 Staff Appreciation Fund at Ashby Ponds Brings Good Tidings to Hourly Staff

December 9, 2022 Smiles of staff members at Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., are shining brighter than tinsel this holiday season, thanks to residents’ generous donations to the 2022 Staff Appreciation Fund (SAF). ...

Ashby Ponds Employee Reflects on Career Growth Opportunities

November 16, 2022 Since 1983, the Erickson Senior Living’s network of communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. This dedication to people includes both community members and the staff who serve them. With the rec...

Ashby Ponds Offers Support and Services to Ensure a Smooth Move

November 2, 2022 As the number of retirees selling their houses and moving to senior living increases exponentially, so does the number of senior move managers and other moving specialists on the market. According to the National Association of Se...

Ashby Ponds Invests in New Resources to Support Personal Well-Being

October 24, 2022 Ashby Ponds, an Erickson Senior Living community in Ashburn, Va., is committed to helping residents achieve their wellness goals. With a variety of on-site amenities and resources designed to support physical, mental, and spiritua...

Ashby Ponds' Karate Club Introduces New Beginners' Class

October 3, 2022 According to Championship Martial Arts, "Martial arts provide significant benefits to seniors, including sustaining mental health, making friends and fostering community, and building physical fitness." Since April 2015, a dedicat...