Sunset Senior Living holds egg hunt for employees, families

QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living held two Easter egg hunts on Thursday, April 6, on its main campus, 418 Washington, for more than 200 Sunset employees and their families.

More than 2,100 eggs were stuffed by staff members and QND cheerleaders. Many raffle prizes of toys, bikes, bike helmets, gift certificates and more were donated.

In a press release, Jerry Neal, CEO/administrator of Sunset Living Center, said, “The Sunset FUN Committee plans many events throughout the year to thank our wonderful staff. The pandemic was rough on everyone, but especially for those in healthcare. We are very thankful to all of our staff for their dedication to our seniors in all of our levels of care.”

“Our residents receive exceptional, compassionate care. We attribute that to our staff and our family-like atmosphere. We are very fortunate to have a great group of residents, staff, families and volunteers.” said Brandy Blickhan Ridder, director of development at Sunset.

Sunset Senior Living opened in 1889 and has served area seniors for 134 years. It is a continuing care retirement community with independent living with their villas on main campus and apartments at 301 N. Eighth, new assisted living, skilled nursing and on-site rehabilitation, including short-term stays.

Sunset Senior Living is in progress of a capital campaign for a skilled nursing building on their main campus at 728 N. Fourth on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.

Sunset Senior Living is a not for profit 501(c)3 and related with the United Methodist Church through a covenantal agreement with the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, working within the guidelines of the United Methodist Book of Disciple. All faiths are welcome.