Community supports 19 new and returning scholars This year Jenner’s Pond awarded $55,000 in employee scholarships to 19 recipients, ranging from teenagers to adults, who wish to continue their education. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to support our employees in the face of rising educational costs,” said Nancy Deutsch, executive director of Jenner’s Pond. “The Employee Scholarship Fund helps us attract talented people who provide excellent service and care for our residents and know they are appreciated.” This year, ten new and nine returning scholars received scholarships. New scholarship award recipients are Mattison Dye, Drew

Linda Whitehead, PhD, has enjoyed a fulfilling career in early childhood education, from teaching in the classroom to developing curriculum and resource materials...

Engineer He’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2019 Learning 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.

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 attention to detail, looking ahead, and planning for contingencies. It’s no surprise, then, that Marilyn and her husband, Ed, chose to retire to Jenner’s Pond—even though they had initially picked another community.

He’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2018 Mushrooms and much more West Grove native Donald “Buster” Needham had just left for the Army in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “I didn’t get as much time with him as I wished,” Buster says of his father, who worked dairy cattle in the summer and grew mushrooms in the winter. When Buster finished his time with the Army, he returned to Chester County and in 1958 went into the mushroom business with his mother for a while.

She’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2020 Foundation and faith In March 2020, just as the world was closing down in the face of a global pandemic, Melissa Clark and her husband, Don, moved to Jenner’s Pond. At that time, a new friend told Melissa that living at Jenner’s Pond “is like going on a cruise without water.”

They’ve Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2020 A family focused on comfort A furnace needs fixing in Elkton. An air conditioner needs a tune-up in New Castle. Someone needs a shower repaired in Kennett Square. Chances are that if you’ve owned a home in one of those counties where Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania meet, Urie and Nancy Boulden’s family business has helped keep you comfortable.

She’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2019 A love of wagging tails and watercolors Anna Bellenger has many happy memories: her wedding day, her daughter’s wedding day, the births of her children—and winning “Best of Breed” at the 1997 Westminster Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden, with her Norwich Terrier, Ch. Chestnut Hills Royal Blue, or just “Blue” for short. Anna, owned the dog and handled him in the show ring, and Blue beat out 20 other dog/handler teams that day.

She’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2019 Embracing the revolution Marjorie Frampton can trace her ancestry back to a patriot who fought for independence from Great Britain—a fact that earned her membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). While attending the organization’s national convention, she connected with people who would draw her into another revolution—this one, technological.

He’s Called Jenner’s Pond Home Since 2017 What’s in a name? If Mike Iacocca’s name sounds familiar, perhaps it’s because you know the hot dog shop his grandfather started in 1922. Or you may have heard of one of his cousins, the father of the Ford Mustang and CEO of Chrysler. If you live at Jenner’s Pond, you’re likely to know Mike Iacocca as one of the guys in the woodshop who likes to fix things for people. Or the guy who volunteers with Project CURE.