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​ Lantern Hill Celebrates Pride Month

Parade brings senior living community residents and staff together.

(Lantern Hill)

On Thursday, June 24, Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-developed and managed community in New Providence, New Jersey, celebrated Pride Month with a festive Pride Parade on campus in honor and support of the LGBTQA+ community.

More than 100 residents and staff members paraded through Lantern Hill’s beautiful campus wearing brightly colored outfits and waving rainbow flags or cheered from sidewalks and balconies along the route. Participants also enjoyed rainbow cupcakes and light refreshments at the party.

The Parade was sponsored by Lantern Hill’s Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Committee, which works to build awareness, increase understanding and promote a community of respect and caring that embraces the richness of Lantern Hill’s diverse residents and employees.

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Kevin, a member of the Dining Services team and the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, welcomed staff and residents to the festivities.

“To see you all taking the time out of your day to don your colors and join us to celebrate pride means so much to us and all our staff who identify as part of the part of the LGBTQ+ community. It is by your side that we will continue to spread messages of love and inclusion here at Lantern Hill,” said Kevin.

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To learn more about Lantern Hill, visit LanternHillCommunity.com.

About Lantern Hill: Lantern Hill, one of 21 continuing care retirement communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, is situated on a scenic 26-acre campus in New Providence, New Jersey. The not-for-profit community of more than 500 residents and 300 employees is governed by its own board of directors, affiliated with National Senior Campuses, Inc., who provide independent financial and operational oversight of the community. Additional information about Lantern Hill can be found at LanternHillCommunity.com.

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