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CURA HOSPITALITY’S COMPANY SPONSORED CULINARY COLLEGE GRADUATES 37

July 19, 2005, Allentown, PA – Cura Hospitality, Inc. will graduate 37 from its company sponsored “Cura Culinary College (CCC) during a special ceremony held at Phoebe Berks Village (a Cura managed community) in Wernersville, PA.

The Cura Culinary College is designed to increase the cooking skill level, and overall, culinary awareness of its employees. CCC students attend lecture-based classes and work hands-on in the kitchen alongside experienced restaurant and dining service professional where they learn everything from food preparation techniques to creating upscale textured-diet meals from Cura’s Puree Creations.

Mitch Possinger, president of Cura, says that the CCC is extremely beneficial to resident, patient and guest satisfaction. “We impress upon our students that it’s just as important to nourish the souls and spirits of our residents and patients by preparing and presenting food the way they remember, a LivingLife Philosophy that Cura weaves through every dining program it creates. This helps them to feel more at home as well as helps to advance their overall well-being,” adds Possinger.

Ceremonial highlights include remarks from Cura executives and industry leaders who will address the importance of continuing education and enhancing life around great food. As the program grows, one of Cura’s goals will be to help employees receive accreditation from culinary schools and institutions towards a formal culinary degree.

Graduates will attend the formal commencement where they will receive a diploma, a “Cura Hospitality” embroidered chef coat, and medallion.