News and Updates

Police Memorial Ceremony

Police Memorial Ceremony

It was a solemn day in Moosehaven as law enforcement officers from various agencies gathered to pay their respects to the fallen heroes who lost their lives while serving their community. Members from the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Green Cove Springs Police...

12th Annual Easter Festival

12th Annual Easter Festival

The 12th Annual Moosehaven Easter Festival was a big success! Residents and staff members welcomed almost 2,000 guests to campus for a day of fun. Guests enjoyed face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, rock climbing, bounce houses, games and dancing, and meeting Mr....

Moosehaven Earns 5 Stars from U.S. News & World Report

Moosehaven Earns 5 Stars from U.S. News & World Report

ORANGE PARK, FLORIDA, December 2022 – Moosehaven Retirement Community is once again ranked as a 5 Star community and has achieved a BEST rating for Long-Term and Short-Term Care according to U.S. News & World Report rankings. “Our staff is committed to providing...

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring Has Sprung!

Since last March, life has certainly changed for all of us. After a very long year, we are on our way to finding our new normal. While we felt very unprepared for all that has transpired this past year, we are very grateful to our staff and residents for going above...

Why me, Lord?

Why me, Lord?

This article was written back in February, so it is a little out of date now, but the sentiment is the same. March 2nd was my wedding anniversary. 2021 made 25 blessed years that Theresa and I have been married. We marked the day with a quiet, private celebration with...

Moosehaven is a Blessing!

Moosehaven is a Blessing!

Are you sharing what a blessing we have in Moosehaven?We all have a network of family, friends, and co-workers that probably do not know what the Moose Fraternity is, let alone Moosehaven. Before I moved to Jacksonville, I visited my brother, who was stationed at...

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

It’s the season of giving and you have the very gift that someone else needs - you! Giving has a reciprocal effect, the benefits are mutual. Be mindful of this when you come in contact with a resident or coworker who may be struggling with feelings of sadness or...

Bill’s Board December 2020

Bill’s Board December 2020

If you travel north on Interstate Highway 95 from Jacksonville into what Blake Shelton calls God’s country, be on high alert for the hidden County Mounties waiting to pounce on unwary travelers inexperienced in the local speed traps and foolish enough to exceed the...

Silver Linings

Silver Linings

As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m thinking about the importance of not taking things for granted and finding the silver linings in the midst of a pandemic.   We all take things for granted. Usually at the top of the list are those things we’ve come to expect as...

Bill’s Board November 2020

Bill’s Board November 2020

Late this past summer, I spent a long weekend in the Fruit Cake Capital of the World. It is a good place to be during the pandemic; so few people live there you are social distanced even when you are not trying to be. There is really nothing much to do except sit on...

Communicating…Are You?

Communicating…Are You?

I'll admit it, I am the last to write my article for this issue of Moosehaven News. It is the morning after our Presidential Election 2020 and we still do not know who the next President of these United States will be. America holds its breath... When the final votes...

We are Adapting, Learning, and Succeeding!

We are Adapting, Learning, and Succeeding!

I read an article in Senior Living recently that was titled “A Hopeful Future” written by Steve Bahmer, LeadingAge Florida President & CEO.  At Moosehaven, we have a COVID-19 Task Force that meets three times a week for a conference call with LeadingAge Florida...