Nothing beats the summer heat like a sparkling wine spritzer! Residents are enjoying Wednesday Happy Hours in the country kitchen. Everyone is enjoying trying new summertime drinks such as spritzers and peach moscato, along with freshly made snacks and dips from our amazing chefs! [envira-gallery id="3526"][...]Continue Reading
Have you met our two Resident Service Coordinators? Chris became part of the Cottage team in April and Susan followed along in May. Together, this dynamic duo is keeping everyone happy and healthy! Questions about medications, appointments, procedures – just ask and they are ready to assist! Not feeling well, just ring your call bell and the nurse will come…[...]Continue Reading
Our residents keep our cottage and our dining room tables looking beautiful with fresh flower arrangements! "A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions — so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect."– Terri Guillemets[...]Continue Reading
Residents are moving and grooving . . . singing along to the oldies but goodies with Mindy! Exercise can definitely be fun, especially when you are dancing in your seats![...]Continue Reading
I try to start each day reading, even on the weekends, a daily devotional that my wife gave me for my 50th birthday or listening to a quick 10-minute meditation session. For me, it helps to realign my perspective and attitude to life’s many challenges. A recent session was discussing the concept of forgiveness. The narrator spoke softly and began…[...]Continue Reading
The residents had a blast watching Donna make fun balloon animals and hats! Donna showed the residents how to twist and turn the balloons to create all different shapes! With fun light up inserts and headbands, the residents loved receiving their special gifts! Only a few balloons were popped in the process![...]Continue Reading
This month we would like to honor our Cottage Star, Christian Soliz! Christian has been with Columbia Cottage for 11 years! His coworkers have described him as fun to be around and always calm and relaxed! In his free time, Christian loves to be in nature. He enjoys hiking on local trails with his dog and exploring new sceneries. He…[...]Continue Reading
Patricia Lin was born and raised in New York City. She was born in a house near the Manhattan Bridge but later moved to Chinatown with her family. Pat grew up near her grandparents and shared a laundry line between their houses! She then moved to upstate New York when she began her higher education at Russell Sage College studying…[...]Continue Reading
Thursday mornings are a great time to be pampered! Our beautician, Karen Marberger, is currently available on Thursday mornings if you would like a haircut. You can talk with Karen or any of our staff members to schedule an appointment. Karen will send an invoice so no need to have cash on hand. Additional appointment times will be made available…[...]Continue Reading
“Everybunny needs somebunny sometimes!” We would like to thank, Molly, for bringing her eight-week-old bunnies (Oreo & Cookie Dough) to visit us! Molly is nine years old and loves sharing her bunnies with new friends.[...]Continue Reading

