Summertime is meant for relaxing. Residents are spending time in our courtyards soaking in the sun. This season we have all new comfy cushions for the chairs and two big umbrellas to beat the heat! Residents are enjoying all the birds coming by to eat from our feeders. . . but the biggest kick the residents have is watching our…[...]Continue Reading
Please join the Cottage in welcoming our new Resident Service Director, Rebekah Valkavitch! Rebekah began working with us at the end of June. She brings to the Cottage over 20 years of nursing experience. In Rebekah’ is not here spending time with residents and staff, you will find her spending time with her grandchildren. Rebekah enjoys gardening and being outside…[...]Continue Reading
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Jul 29, 2022
Dreams are quite complex, aren’t they? The other morning, I awoke from a deep sleep and remembered sitting by a small lake in Erie, Pa with my grandfather. It was a sunny afternoon day in August and Pop-Pop decided to take my brother and I to the local fishing hole. Well, the fish were not biting so my brother and…[...]Continue Reading
Once in a while, if you’re lucky, you’ll cross paths with someone really special who makes you laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter and enjoy each day a little more. Here at the cottage in Wyomissing we have a few of those, one of whom is Norma Mangual. Norma has been employed by Columbia cottage since 2014 which…[...]Continue Reading
The Columbia Cottage Baby Boom continues! This summer will welcome a little girl for Nurse Angie and a little boy for Melony! Both first time mommas were showered with love from all of us! We can’t wait to add two new babes to the family! Who is next….? [...]Continue Reading
The handpan is a rare new kind of mesmerizing musical instrument invented in the 21st century. The handpan's lenticular shape looks like a UFO, a wok or a turtle shell. Part art and part instrument, the handpan is often referred to as a "sound sculpture". Each handpan is handcrafted and unique. You can see hammer marks from its artisanal making…[...]Continue Reading
You can catch Pastor Earl Binkley’s singalong show at the Cottage the 2nd Friday of each month. We always have a great crowd for his program. Our residents especially enjoy the spiritual music and the stories he shares.[...]Continue Reading
Residents and staff at the Hershey Cottage enjoyed a visit from 3 six-week-old baby goats! The babies, Ivan, Iris, & Isaac, had a lot of fun. They kept busy hopping around, playing, and drinking bottles. They also enjoyed cuddles in between playing sessions![...]Continue Reading
We added this 6-foot coloring poster to the wall in our staff break room. Coloring is an excellent way for our staff to unwind during their break. Experts say that coloring can ease tension, reduce stress, slow our breathing, and clear our minds. It seems we have a lot of talented and creative staff who are enjoying their time to…[...]Continue Reading
On May 25, Columbia Cottage staff and residents had two special guests come to see us. Aldinger Farms brought us two baby kangaroos. Abby is the biggest one at seven months; the little one has no name and is three months. I have never seen so many smiles and cuddling going on. This was a welcome break for all since…[...]Continue Reading
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