Collington Welcomes 2 New Artists in Residence

Sep 11, 2018

Sept. 11, 2018—In partnership with the University of Maryland School of Music (SOM), Collington is hosting two new graduate students as its 2018-19 Artists in Residence. Melissa Morales and Ria Yang will be living with residents at the retirement community and are currently scheduling student and faculty groups to perform and speak at Collington. In […]

NY Times article spotlights Collington’s Artists in Residence Program

Jun 06, 2018

June 6, 2018—A June 5 New York Times feature article cites the Artists in Residence Program at Collington as an innovative example of a mutually beneficial program bringing generations together. Since August, University of Maryland music graduate students Samantha Flores and Matthew Rynes have been living at Collington, where they receive free room and board […]

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UMD Video Features Partnership with Collington

Feb 02, 2018

Feb. 2, 2018—A new University of Maryland video posted Jan. 25 on YouTube includes a segment spotlighting a new partnership between Collington and UMD’s School of Music. Since August, music graduate students Samantha Flores and Matthew Rynes have been living at Collington, where they receive free room and board in exchange for performing regularly and […]

Turning 100, But Who’s Counting? (not Frances)

Dec 15, 2017

Dec. 15,  2017—If Frances Kolarek were still blogging for Collington, she’d probably have a thing or two to share with readers about turning 100. “This body, this machine we inhabit, works 24/7 and it gets worn out and mine is showing serious signs of wear,” says Frances, adding with a laugh, “I’m into old.” Frances […]

Resident Margaret Bagley’s Historical Novel Slated for Publication

Sep 26, 2017

Sept. 26,  2017—As a little girl, Margaret Bagley watched as her father uncovered a faded blue wooden chest from a shed he was cleaning out. Years later she would discover what treasures were hidden within. The blue chest had belonged to her grandmother, accompanying her as she crossed the plains as a pioneer. Inside, Bagley […]

Come Try Our New Bistro!

Sep 13, 2017

Come On By and Try Collington’s Newest Dining Venue “The Landing” Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a beautiful bistro setting with enhanced views of nearby Lake Collington Menu has options for salads, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta and more Barista’s Corner offers soft drinks, coffee, hot tea, lattes, beer, and wine Don’t forget about […]

UMD School of Music Partners with Collington

Jun 14, 2017

Two music students will live rent-free as artists in residence in exchange for designing music programs for seniors. June 14, 2017, COLLEGE PARK, Md. and MITCHELLVILLE, Md. — The University of Maryland School of Music (SOM) and Collington, a Kendal-affiliated Life Plan retirement community, have partnered to create a student artist residency program that brings […]

Ziegler Closes on $64 Million Financing for Collington

May 16, 2017

CHICAGO, IL—MAY 16, 2017—Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, today announced the successful closing of the $63,995,000 Series 2017 financing for Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. The Series 2017 Tax-Exempt Bonds were issued through Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 1982, Collington began to develop, construct and operate a continuing care retirement community in Mitchellville, Maryland, […]

Collington CEO elected to LeadingAge Board

Nov 01, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016—Marvell Adams, Executive Director/CEO of Collington, a Kendal-affiliated Life Plan community in suburban Washington, D.C., has been elected to the 2017 LeadingAge Board of Directors. A national charitable organization focused on education, advocacy and applied research, LeadingAge is dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Marvell was included on a slate […]