Traditions of Hanover News
Traditions of Hanover named Best Independent Living by US News
U.S. News & World Report recognizes nearly 1,900 communities nationwide in its 2025 Best Senior Living ratings.
Traditions of Hanover proudly announces its selection as a “Best Independent Living” community in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings.
A small act, a big impact: Group pens letters to deployed troops
The letters were written by a group of residents and staff at Traditions of Hanover who wanted to boost morale with messages of gratitude.
Piotti shared his military experiences and offered advice on what to include in the letters.
Lehigh Valley Regional News
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – There was a big fall party in Bethlehem Wednesday afternoon. Traditions of Hanover, a senior living center, held its Oktoberfest celebration Wednesday.
Senior living center holds Oktoberfest celebration in Bethlehem.
Donation helps fund Wig Salon
Residents and staff of Traditions of Hanover raised $1,000 and provided three wigs for Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
The offerings will be used to fund the Wig Salon. This free program provides wigs for all individuals experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatments to regain self-confidence.
‘We celebrate the culture that brought us here’
Saint Patrick’s Day festivities held across Lehigh Valley.
Traditions of Hanover residents joined celebrations of Saint Patrick’s Day across the Lehigh Valley, honoring Irish heritage and the community spirit that brings our residents and their families together.
Pet ownership and on-site therapy dog help residents thrive
Independent living community Traditions of Hanover embraces the positive health impacts associated with its residents’ furry friends.
Many retirement communities have adopted pet-friendly policies to accommodate seniors and their four-legged friends, like Traditions of Hanover in Bethlehem.
Seniors enjoy a spa day with help from Moravian University students
Valentine’s Day is not just about romantic love. At Traditions of Hanover, residents indulged in a spa day to bring attention to the importance of self-care and self-love.
The spa day experience featured gourmet refreshments like mimosas, tea sandwiches, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Speech-language pathology students from Moravian University also helped pamper residents by giving mini manicures, a quintessential self-care activity.
“I enjoyed the whole experience,” resident Rosemarie Schadle said. “The students were so good, so nice.”
The welcomed visitors made meaningful connections with their newfound friends, helping make beaded bracelets and sugar scrubs, playing bingo, singing karaoke, and learning about their lives.
“This is an awesome activity to bring everyone together on Valentine’s Day to celebrate love and kindness and what it means to be happy,” Katie Anne Dick, one of the speech-language pathology students, said.
Another student, Nicole Bull, added, “Today, for me, is a day for us to share love and memories through conversations and activities together.”
Seniors collect goods for local organization
A retirement living community in Hanover Township is always looking out for ways to help their neighbors—both big and small.
Residents from Traditions of Hanover worked together, collecting items for New Bethany Ministries, an interfaith nonprofit organization. Its main location is in southside Bethlehem.
"There are plenty of ways to get involved and there are many wonderful outreach programs like New Bethany Ministries creating a positive impact on others' lives," Cathy Heimsoth, executive director at Traditions of Hanover, said.
New Bethany Ministries provides food support, hygiene support, wellness programming, transitional housing, and more to help individuals and families working toward self-sufficiency.
Traditions of Hanover residents donated nonperishable food and toiletry items.