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The Hollyday Group Promoting a Culture of Hospitality in Senior Living Communities.

This week, Shawn Kaley joined Andrey Teleguz of SCOPOS Hospitality Group at Booth #15 during the AgingINnovation Confer...
08/13/2026

This week, Shawn Kaley joined Andrey Teleguz of SCOPOS Hospitality Group at Booth #15 during the AgingINnovation Conference in Denver, where we spent time talking about the Small House Dining and what it takes to create an experience that feels more like home. But throughout the conference, the conversations went far beyond dining.

From leadership and the courage to challenge the status quo to technology, AI, and new approaches to supporting residents and staff, there was a common question behind many of the conversations: How do we move from talking about change to actually making it happen?

For us, these conversations reinforced that the people and support involved in making a change matter just as much as the idea itself. Whether you're changing a dining program, introducing new technology, or working to improve the resident experience, meaningful change takes more than a plan. It takes people who are ready to carry it forward.

That's where we come in.

The Hollyday Group is here to be part of that support system. We join these conversations not just to talk about what we do, but to listen and understand the challenges organizations are facing and how we can help support meaningful change.

What are you ready to change? Are you ready to start the conversation?

What a great experience! Thank you to Mike Long for coordinating this behind-the-scenes look at the Roboeatz that's curr...
07/21/2026

What a great experience! Thank you to Mike Long for coordinating this behind-the-scenes look at the Roboeatz that's currently serving staff, visitors, and families at Wellspan York Hospital.

It was a great educational opportunity to see firsthand how technology is shaping the future of dining and the impact it can have on foodservice operations. Seeing the system at work and learning more about its capabilities made it clear that innovations like this have the potential to change the game of foodservice. Thank you to the WellSpan York team! We appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience and see this technology in action.

Day 2 of the Masonic Communities & Services Association Conference brought more great conversations and new perspectives...
06/12/2026

Day 2 of the Masonic Communities & Services Association Conference brought more great conversations and new perspectives to take home.

The morning started with partner and program overviews from some of the conference sponsors. This included a discussion on workforce solutions and a group purchasing program that is helping aging services organizations reduce costs and reinvest savings back into their communities.

A session that stood out was a panel featuring Masonic Homes of California and Long Hill Company. They are two organizations that found each other at a conference a couple of years ago and turned that connection into a genuine collaboration. Their conversation around what it means to be a legacy organization in today’s environment was honest and timely. One point that was made was the Netflix vs. Blockbuster analogy and how history rewards those who prepare for the future, not those who hold onto the past. Honoring your heritage while modernizing your approach is one of the defining challenges for mission-driven senior living organizations right now.

A workforce readiness session rounded out the day with a real conversation about what retention actually looks like in practice. An insight that stood out and has stuck is that “86% of turnover at one organization happened within the first 30 days.” It was a powerful reminder that onboarding is not orientation. Getting the right people in the door is only part of the work. Keeping them starts on day one.

At The Hollyday Group, these are exactly the kinds of conversations we value. The challenges facing senior living organizations today are real, and the solutions are being built right here in rooms full of people who genuinely care about getting it right.

Grateful for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration. Already looking forward to what comes next.

Shawn Kaley had the opportunity to attend the MCSA Conference in California this week, joining the Masonic organizations...
06/12/2026

Shawn Kaley had the opportunity to attend the MCSA Conference in California this week, joining the Masonic organizations from across the country to connect, collaborate, and discuss the future of senior living and aging services.

As a conference sponsor, The Hollyday Group was proud to join the event. For Shawn, the conference was especially meaningful after spending many years of his career at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. It was a great reminder of the impact these organizations have and the commitment they share to serving older adults.

Before the conference officially kicked off, Shawn was invited to the Segerstrom Shelby Event Center. A venue and museum home to one of the country’s standout collections of Shelby cars and automotive history. It was a great opportunity to connect with other attendees who would be part of the conference.

A few takeaways from Day One:
• Harold "Lefty" Williams, former Harlem Globetrotter, author, and philanthropist, opened the conference with a powerful keynote on resilience, purpose, and overcoming adversity. His message focused on positioning yourself for opportunities, staying persistent through challenges, and understanding the purpose behind the work you do.

• A LeadingAge policy update explored several issues shaping the future of aging services, including workforce challenges, the growing influence of technology and AI, and the need to better communicate the value senior living organizations bring to society.

• A session on philanthropy encouraged organizations to view fundraising as more than a development function. Creating a culture of giving starts with helping every team member understand how their work contributes to the mission.

• The MCSA membership meeting served as a reminder of the value of being part of a network that shares knowledge, supports one another, and works toward common goals.

The conversations, ideas, and relationships that come from events like this continue to shape how we think about the future of senior living and how we support the organizations we work alongside.

Did you see us at EFA Phoenix 2026? We had a great experience joining this year’s conference alongside industry leaders,...
03/20/2026

Did you see us at EFA Phoenix 2026? We had a great experience joining this year’s conference alongside industry leaders, colleagues, and partners. Shawn Kaley, our VP of Consulting, joined Andrey Teleguz w/SCOPOS Hospitality Group and Melissa Laatsch w/ERDMAN to present “The Comforts of Cooking,” exploring how to design kitchens that truly feel like home.

The session highlighted a key reality: small household dining only works when thoughtful design is paired with intentional operations. Delivering a home-like experience requires the right equipment, proper training, structured programming, and a staffing model built to support three meals a day, every day.

Thank you to everyone who attended the session and took the time to connect with us afterward. We’re excited to keep pushing the conversation forward and partnering with communities ready to turn this vision into reality.

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