The Villages at Unity, an AAHSA member in New York, is hosting several events in conjunction with AAHSA’s 1st Annual Homecoming. The events will honor the residents of the community and are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 A.M.: YMCA demonstration of Zumba Chair Dancing

Tuesday, May 27, 2:00 P.M.: Reception with Democrat & Chronicle’s Bob Marcott

Wednesday, May 28, 1:30 P.M.: Spring Fling with music by Gateswingers

Thursday, May 29, 2:00 P.M.: Lecture by Margaret Thirtle, former vice president of Sibley’s Department Stores

Friday, May 30, 2:00 P.M.: Talbots Spring and Summer fashion show

AAHSA members all over the country will be celebrating Homecoming next week. What is your community doing?

As an organization that puts quality first, you know the importance of telling your story. Use your AAHSA Homecoming Week event to highlight your community involvement; talk about your activities and commitment in your speeches and mention them in your event materials. AAHSA Homecoming Week isn’t simply about hosting one event; it’s about sharing your good work with the community-at-large. Your Quality First initiative works hand in hand with this effort.

Quality First Connections

Highlight Quality First Element #4. Community Involvement by planning:

• Volunteer opportunities
• Social accountability programs that benefit the local community
• Activities with local business or faith organizations
• Public policy activities

Align with Quality First Element #10. Public Trust & Consumer Confidence to earn trust with:

• Residents and families by sharing their stories with your neighbors
• Employees by including them in the festivities
• Trustees and board members by showing them what you do everyday
• The media by teaching them more about your commitment to your community
• Policymakers by developing your relationship with them

Need more information?
Access additional Community Involvement and Public Trust resource materials in the “Resources” section of www.aahsa.org/qualityfirst.

Or find other quick Homecoming Week event ideas at www.AAHSAhomecoming.org.

Don’t forget to click here and let us know what you are doing for Homecoming.