b'A NewBeginningSANTAFE SENIOR LIVING | CORPORATEDear Friend of SantaFe,What a difference a year makes. This timeBut the worst of times brought out the best last year, SantaFe Senior Living communitiesin us; we were reminded of how much we were facing the unprecedented challenges ofneed and care for one another.COVID-19. Residents were concerned about neighbors Organizationally, we responded quickly,and associates, more worried about the well-following the guidelines of the Centers forbeing of others than themselves.Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) andOur associates showed their mettle, putting state and local officials. their safety at risk for others. They went But the real credit for our successful responseabove and beyond to connect residents with goes to our associates and residents.family, friends and each other. Creative yet When the pandemic started, everyone rosecareful, they kept our communities feeling to the occasion and acted with courage.like communities.As news and safety rules changed daily, our residents and associates adapted andMoving Forwardcomplied. In December, vaccine rollout began and was eagerly embraced by our communities. A Challenge to Our Very Purpose Currently, over 90% of residents have One of the most difficult aspects of thisreceived their full doses of the vaccine.time cut to the heart of why our associatesLike a flower in early spring, were beginning work herethe love of seniors. Those close,to slowly bloom. Were opening amenities, personal interactions between associates anddining venues and small-group activities. residents, from holding a hand to giving aEveryone is so happy to be together again. hug, abruptly stopped.As we move forward, the beautiful Community life changed overnight. Allexperience that is living in a SantaFe residents had to socially isolate. Groupcommunity will continue to blossom. functions were paused. Dining venues were closed; meals were delivered to residentsWarmly, homes.sid ent Troy HartP rer t, Troy HartH a President, SantaFe Senior Livingyo SantaFe Senior Living, a Florida-based company, has rT enriched the lives of seniors for over 35 years.'