November 8, 2022
When Jenine Miller was in culinary school at Brookdale Community College, she was fearful about working in a restaurant where she would prepare the same dishes over and over. "I didn't want a job where I didn't have the freedom to b...
October 27, 2022
Kathey Coombs loves to start her day off strong - literally. "I am in the fitness center by 9:15 every morning, usually on the NuStep machine to warm up my arms and legs," says Kathey, who lives at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior L...
October 10, 2022
When Kiko Begasse was exploring continuing care retirement communities, she was diligent in her research. Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., was a standout on her list. "My daughter lives in t...
September 14, 2022
At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community located in New Providence, N.J., residents savor tastebud-tingling dishes at the community's on-site restaurants every day of the week. Thanks to Lantern Hill's Signature Dining p...
August 4, 2022
Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was recently named associate executive director at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., has been with Erickson for 12 years. As he has held many roles in his Erickson caree...
July 13, 2022
Some say that when you retire, it's time to slow down and relax. Apparently, no one told Ken Lindhorst. Since 2017, when he and his wife Maxine Condie moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J...
June 10, 2022
For high school seniors approaching graduation, these last few weeks are a time of reflection—to commemorate academic achievements and appreciate the value of relationships formed with teachers, coaches, friends, and mentors. For st...
May 4, 2022
In 2018, when Alan Haveson and his wife Betsy moved to Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., they didn't have to travel very far. "We only moved a couple of miles from our former home. All we had...
April 14, 2022
Setting a monthly budget and sticking to it is important, but often that's difficult to do. Unplanned expenses arise, and suddenly your carefully crafted budget plan is out the window. Fortunately, for those who live at Lantern Hill...
March 17, 2022
If you're considering a move to a retirement community, you could be well-positioned to net a great return on the investment you've made in your house--thanks to the vibrant real estate market expected during a spring selling season...
March 1, 2022
After fifteen years of splitting their time between the east and west coasts, Terry and Evelent Cox decided that cross-country travel wasn't what it used to be. So, they set out in search of an amenity-rich community where they coul...
February 23, 2022
In Northern New Jersey, you'll find an array of senior living options. From 55-plus communities with detached homes to rental senior apartments, the choices can be overwhelming. And even among senior living communities, there are cr...
January 21, 2022
Residents and staff at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, New Jersey, always have a lot to celebrate. But on Sept. 20, 2021, the thriving campus was even more festive than usual, as everyone enthusi...
January 3, 2022
The New Year is a great time to make sure you're doing all you can to maintain your physical health, as well as your mental and spiritual well-being. The residents at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community in New Providen...
December 21, 2021
Every year the residents of Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in Union County, NJ, don their finest pink apparel and walk to raise awareness for breast cancer. Their goal is to promote early screening at any age, an...
December 7, 2021
Residents of Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living community located in New Providence, New Jersey, recently made the holiday season a bit merrier for the community's staff by generously contributing more than $184,775 to the 2021...
November 10, 2021
People tend to equate retirement planning with financial planning. While having the financial resources to maintain a good lifestyle is critically important, there is much more to successful retirement planning than just having mone...
October 18, 2021
One of the most fulfilling aspects of life at Lantern Hill, the Erickson Senior Living community in New Providence, N.J., is the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of activities in the company of friends and neighbors. That's cert...
August 26, 2021
Fresh air and exercise are just two of the benefits of spending time outdoors. Enjoying nature and sunshine is great for both your mental and physical health and has been shown to improve everything from immune function and sleep pa...
July 28, 2021
At Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence, N.J., residents have their choice of three on-site dining venues. At the helm of it all is Executive Chef Ronald Pericone. He oversees all of the restau...