Wendy Dubis, Executive Director

Wendy runs the day-to-day operations of Sweetwood and has been with Northern Berkshire Healthcare for 18 years.  She also serves as the Executive Director of the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, Inc.  Wendy currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Berkshire County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and is on the board of directors and a very active member of the Adams Lions Club.  She lives in Adams with her husband, Tom, and they have two daughters and a son.

“I look forward to meeting and sharing more of Sweetwood Living with you,” said Wendy.

Bernadette Romano, Director of Resident and Dining Services

Bernadette keeps us well fed and happy! An employee at Sweetwood for 22 years, she started in the kitchen when we first opened. While her first love is baking, she is now responsible for all of the healthy, delicious daily menus and special functions, from the annual Pig Roast to our Father’s Day Dinners to the Thanksgiving bounty. She and her staff also attend to the daily needs of the residents, helping to keep them informed and comfortable.

Another passion – saltwater reef aquariums! Sounds fishy . . .

Tammy Anderson, Facilities Director

Tammy has been at Sweetwood for 20 years, starting as an Aide. Keeping our facility clean, safe and sound, she is now responsible for housekeeping, maintenance, security and transportation. With the help of her dedicated staff, Sweetwood is always a welcoming place to come home to. The rolling lawns and beautiful gardens are a sure sign that people take pride in their work. Need to go to town? Tammy’s staff is ready to take you there and back. Want a picture hung? Our maintenance team is there in a flash.

Tammy’s favorite pastime is spending time with her family.

Edith (Dedee) Durham, Activities Director

Dedee loves working closely with Sweetwood residents to generate in-house activities and events such as theme parties, concerts, lectures and performances, to discover interesting regional places to visit, and to facilitate attendance at many of the local cultural offerings throughout the year. There are always interesting conversations and lots of laughs when Sweetwood is on the move!

Dedee was the first Activities Director in 1987. She was at Sweetwood for three years and in addition to raising two wonderful children, has been teaching Adult Education at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for 15 years. Dedee is thrilled to be back at Sweetwood!

Lynda Sherman, LPN

As supervisor of the Health Services Department at Sweetwood, Lynda oversee the medical needs of the residents, bringing 26 years of nursing experience. She helps provide people with health screenings and monitoring between doctor appointments, aiding with injuries or illnesses.

Sweetwood Health Services offers oversight for medications, planning doctor appointments using our in-house transportation, flu clinics and blood draws. We also have a team of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) available to help meet the residents medical needs.

Lynda is a long-time resident of Berkshire County.
A mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she has recently acquired a golden retriever puppy, “Buddy.” She enjoys gardening, both vegetables and flowers, as well as reading and walking.