Resident Story Articles

Barbara with her dog Finnegan in her apartment at Elim Park.

Pet-Friendly Living: Barbara’s Story at Elim Park

For Barbara, having pets isn’t optional, it’s just part of her life. They’ve always been there, and when she started thinking about moving, she knew one thing for sure: wherever she went, they were coming too. That’s what made Elim Park feel like the right fit…

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A World Traveler Discovers the Ideal Destination

It was just before Christmas in 2020 when Irene Schaefer saw the sparkling Elim Park Christmas tree shining in the Bistro. “I knew in that moment that I was home—and I was absolutely right!” Irene, a longtime resident of Chatham, NJ, who after her husband passed in 2020 wanted to be closer to her children and grandkids who live in Connecticut.

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The Art of Bringing Treasured Stories to Life

Elim Park resident Dorothy Dupont, is an acclaimed author and watercolorist. Her father was a master storyteller and these precious stories, passed to down through the generations, were filled with authentic adventures of her forebears. This fascination inspired Dorothy to weave her family’s lively history into a series of novels.

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Enjoying the “Abbondanza” of Life

Meet Bruno Carabetta Bruno Carabetta, who moved to Elim Park in November of 2021, may be new to our community but that hasn’t slowed him down from jumping into all the activities and fun offered

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“I Get to Bring in the Fun!”

On the pages of Everything Elim, you’ll find an extraordinary calendar of trips, lectures, fitness and wellness classes, EPTV programs, special events and more offered every month at our community. You’ll also find the creativity,

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Elim Park Place Residents Get into the Act

Over the last 18 months, Elim Park TV (EPTV) has taken off bringing much appreciated entertainment, news and connection to our whole community. While the Nelson Hall staff’s skills and talents have elevated EPTV, our

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