
LeadingAge Recognizes Two LSS Employees!
LSS is part of LeadingAge Missouri – a network of not-for-profit senior living providers across Missouri. Every year, members of LeadingAge are able to nominate employees for outstanding awards. Congratulations Carla Baum and Janie Matsantonis!

Shout Outs – Great Things Are Being Said About You!
You are making a difference and people around you notice it! Check out some letters we’ve received from residents and their families members as well as recognition from fellow employees!

The Lutheran Prayer Breakfast Registration Extended!
The Prayer Breakfast allows partnering Lutheran organizations to come together united in the faith. This year is particularly special as it marks 500 years since the Reformation. It is not too late to register for the Prayer Breakfast! Click the link below to register before the October 5 deadline.

Tech Talk Tuesday: Reply vs. Reply All
We look forward to Tech Tuesday when we receive helpful tips from our IT department. This past month was no different as we were reminded when to click Reply and Reply All with our email correspondence.

Have Your Say: 2017 LSS Employee Feedback Survey
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Employee Feedback Survey! This was a great opportunity to provide feedback and let your voice be heard. As an organization, we are continually striving for excellence and the feedback from the survey will help us improve!

Equifax Data Breach – No Evidence of impact to LSS data
We are pleased to report that Equifax has found no evidence that the cybersecurity incident impacted our employment verification data. If you have concerns, Equifax has a dedicated call center at 866.447.7559, and website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com to assist consumers.

Keep Peoria Beautiful names Lutheran Hillside Village a winner
Congratulations to Lutheran Hillside Village Senior Living Community in Peoria, Illinois. They were awarded the 2017 Orchid Maintenance Award for their beautiful landscaping and excellent condition of their 37-acre campus! A great thumbs up to you all!

Lenoir Woods senior living community opens 79 new apartments
Welcome new neighbors! Lenoir Woods Senior Living Community had a grand opening for their new Independent Living building – Edgewood. This new building is all part of the master plan for Lenoir Woods which next features a state-of-the-art wellness center.

What are Core Values? What are Christian Core Values?
Our Christian Core Values are the basis of how we as individuals and as an organization behave and interact with others. Trust us, as we talk about the Christian Core Values more and more, you’ll want to have them memorized … It might sur-prize you what knowing all five can get you!

Have a Heart and Take Part: The PTO Bank is Dangerously Low
Help another LSS employee in a time of need by providing a “compassionate transfer” of paid time off. The PTO Donation Bank helps co-workers who are facing serious health conditions or those providing care for an immediate family member. Please help!

Why You Need a Flu Shot
To help keep our senior residents and fellow co-workers healthy, it is important that all LSS employees receive an annual flu vaccination. Thank you to those who have already received your flu shot for this year. If you still need your flu shot, the remaining dates, times, and locations are listed using the link below.

Introducing our Christian Core Values, a Message from John Kotovsky
Core values underlie how an organization works, how people interact with each other, and which strategies are employed to fulfill the mission. At LSS, our core values are based on the example of Jesus, which is why we call them Christian Core Values. We’re going to be talking a lot more about our Christian Core Values as we move forward, but get an introduction here.

Wellness Testing Begins!
Annual Wellness Testing Happening Now! At LSS, we are committed to building a culture of healthy employees. We honor that commitment by offering a comprehensive wellness program designed to improve your health, well-being, and productivity, both at home and at work.

Interactive Health Wellness Success Stories: Joseph
Hear from an LSS employee who participated in Wellness Testing last year, and how this news helped him create a healthier lifestyle.

September Blue Box
Who doesn’t like contests?!? Use the code below to enter the Blue Box contest. All you have to do is answer a question to prove you know what’s going on around LSS. Then you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate.

Labor Day PTO Holiday Supplement
If you’re scheduled to work on Labor Day, not only will you receive holiday pay (if hourly), BUT you can also cash out PTO hours for that day! Learn how.

Interactive Health Wellness Success Stories: Sonja
Hear from an LSS employee who learned of a serious existing medical condition when she participated in Wellness Testing last year, and how this news helped her create a healthier lifestyle.

Party! Party! Party! Employee Recognition Celebrations
We can all agree that Lutheran Senior Services has some amazing employees. (Hear! Hear!) We also have some amazing employees who have been at LSS for 5, 10, 20, even 45 years – which is definitely worth celebrating.

Congratulations to Ruth & Willis Piehl Educational Awards Recipients!
The “Ruth & Willis Piehl Educational Awards” program is an educational assistance program designed to enhance and expand the career options of both full-time and part-time LSS staff, by covering fees and costs (such as books and supplies) related to schooling. This program includes, but isn’t limited to courses for a GED as well as…

John Kotovsky Has Been Visiting LSS Communities
John Kotovsky, our President and CEO, has been making visits to many of our LSS communities working alongside many of you! Plus he documented his time with pictures and praise for the people who work at Lutheran Senior Services.

Your Guide to the Flu
Ever wonder how the flu is spread? Or who is at the greatest risk? Get your answers here. LSS will be providing flu shots to all employees – stay tuned for more information!

Tech Talk: Helpdesk to the Rescue!
The IT Helpdesk is here working hard to help you be successful in your work. Read this article to help familiarize yourself with the Helpdesk’s availability, functions, and more.

Finding Peace Wherever Home May Be: LHV REACH Guest Pens Poem About Experience
Hear the story of a Lutheran Hillside Village REACH Resident and how he feels about his home away from home.

LSSYP Happy Hour!
Kick back and relax at the LSSYP sponsored Mix and Mingle Happy Hour, while meeting and reconnecting with co-workers from across LSS! Three locations and dates for you to choose from!

It’s all in the name: Life. Plan. Community.
Lutheran Senior Services offers communities which feature multiple levels of living all within one campus. In our industry, these types of communities were known as CCRCs or Continuing Care Retirement Communities. But we’re joining a national movement to use a new category name that better reflects our mission.

New Workday Feature Enhances Requesting Time Off!
Check out a new Workday feature that allows you to view your coworker’s time off requests.

Merwyn’s Green Thumb: LHV Gets Gardening!
An LSS resident with a heart of gold and green thumb shares his passion of gardening with others by erecting a community garden at Lutheran Hillside Village.

Wellness Testing Announcement
It’s that time of year again! Click here to learn more about how you can keep tabs on your health, and save money on your insurance through LSS’s Wellness Testing

A Milestone Celebration: Meramec Bluffs resident celebrates 110th birthday!
It’s important to take time recognize important milestones in our lives; join Meramec Bluffs as they celebrate a beloved residents’ 110th birthday.
2019 Annual Enrollment Video 2 – Medical
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