BW residents Shirley Stenberg and Donna Seymour believe it is important that the primary theme of this lovely textile project is to pay tribute to Mary Eads for her dedication to the mission of Bartlett Woods, which is exemplified in the history of the sampler, original design by another Mary (Starker) in 1760! Currently, the theme of compassionate support we all find at Bartlett Woods is carried out in the collegial relationship amongst those who completed the project. Starting with Shirley in her teens in the 1950s, to 2024 with Shirley seeking help in completing the final stages of the sampler from the Fiber Art group at Bartlett Woods, to Donna receiving help from the Islesboro Sewing Circle and Clementine (the local needlework store in Rockland) to complete the finished work. (In addition, local longtime framer and artist Jonathan Frost framing it beautifully for posterity.)
Month: May 2024
Shirley’s Gift in Honor of Mary Eads, retiring Executive Director
Bartlett Woods Hires New Executive Director Kelly Osborn
Kelly Osborn has been named the new Executive Director at Bartlett Woods Retirement Community. Osborn replaces Mary Eads, retiring at the end of May after 15 years of service.
Kelly Osborn is an experienced healthcare administrator. She has spent the past decade overseeing residential care facilities across central and southern Maine. Kelly was most recently the Senior Vice President of Client Services at Goodwill Northern New England. “I am excited to be part of the Bartlett Woods team!” confirmed Kelly.
Retiring after 15 years of leading Bartlett Woods, Mary Eads looks forward to family time and new adventures. “Mary has achieved so much for our unique and important organization,” confirmed Michael Lane, President of the Board of Directors at Bartlett Woods. “We are very grateful to have found Kelly Osborn to carry on our important work for our senior neighbors and friends.”