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Simpson House is rich in history

Simpson House is rich in history

“If these walls could talk….” It’s a thought you might often have as you stroll through the English Gothic “Olde Main” building on the Simpson House Belmont Avenue campus. The late 19th-century structure has seen its share of history, but the story of Simpson House,...

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Meet Judy Ballinger

Meet Judy Ballinger

Artist She's Called Simpson House Home Since 2021The fine art of doing what you love Creative people bring their visions to life. Those dreams might become drawings or paintings—or they might manifest as opportunities for others. Judy Ballinger, a resident of Simpson...

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Meet Mark Bendett

Meet Mark Bendett

Engineer He’s Called Jenner's Pond Home Since 2019Learning what matters in life Mark Bendett earned multiple degrees, received several awards and fellowships, holds 60 patents, and has traveled all over the world—but that’s not what’s most important to him. “It’s when...

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Meet Marilyn Asam

Meet Marilyn Asam

Civil Servant She’s Called Jenner's Pond Home Since 2018 A blueprint for peace of mind Marilyn Asam spent most of her career managing the construction of Social Security Administration (SSA) buildings throughout the mid-Atlantic region. It’s a job that involves paying...

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Meet Joanne Walker

Meet Joanne Walker

Nurse She's Called Simpson Meadows Home Since 2021 Intentional decisions. Interesting life. Joanne Walker, RN, says, “Love each life stage as you get to it—don’t worry about what’s to come.” That philosophy has guided her through a sometimes unconventional, always...

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Meet Carol Resko

Meet Carol Resko

Music Enthusiast She's Called Simpson House Home Since 2017Music makes the world go ‘round Carol Resko was born in Pittsburgh and raised in a mill town in western Pennsylvania by parents who loved symphony, opera, and big band so she was exposed to music at an early...

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