Don Jones is the 86-year-old gentleman, physicist, commodities trading expert, writer, father of four, and partner to Betty living in Suite 19 at Columbia Cottage in Collegeville, PA. Don was born outside of Cameron, Missouri in 1932. As a child, Don moved around quite a bit with his Dad, Clifton Jones, before settling back in with his Mom, Veda Jones,…[...]

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Hello! I am Maggie Herrity the office administrative assistant of Columbia Cottage. I attended Drexel University where I received my Bachelor’s in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Entrepreneurship as well as my Master’s in International Business. I have worn several hats throughout my professional career and enjoy that I utilize those skills through the various “projects” assigned to…[...]

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The Holidays generally are a time of celebration and joy, as well as one of reflection as we ponder our resolutions for the New Year. Columbia Cottage has had a great year and many reasons to celebrate! The thing that most of us are thankful for is the privilege that each resident and family provides us in caring for our…[...]

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Violet has been a resident of Columbia Cottage since Aug. 21, 2017. She was born and raised in Schuylkill Valley in 1931, on her great-grandfather’s farm. She has four brothers, two of which are deceased. Violet married the love of her life Stanley Sampson, in 1952. Violet and her husband traveled around the world while he was in the US…[...]

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Hello, my name is Noreen Krymski, MSW, MHP. I am 45 years old and originally from Pittsburgh, PA. I have one older sister and a younger brother. I graduated high school in 1992 from Hampton High School, I enlisted in the Navy right after high school, I was an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (I was responsible for all lifesaving gear for…[...]

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Columbia Cottage staff members gathered on the afternoon of December 12th to celebrate the holidays together. Staff were presented with gifts from the President of Columbia Cottage, Jim Burnham. Together they enjoyed a lunch catered by Three Brothers, a local Mexican restaurant. The staff would like to thank all the residents and their families for providing the opportunity to care…[...]

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On the evening of December 5th, Columbia Cottage hosted a festive and joyous holiday party for the residents and their families. A delicious dinner was served including prime rib, cheddar mashed potatoes, and green bean almandine. The array of desserts included cheesecake, white chocolate raspberry cake, chocolate mousse cups, and an assortment of freshly baked cookies. The entertainment provided by…[...]

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November 11th at 3:00PM Veterans ceremony - Family welcome November 17th at 6:00PM Christmas Bazaar - Open to the Public December 5th at 2:00PM Staff Christmas Party December 12th at 5:00PM Resident Christmas Party Apartments #1-21 December 19th at 5:00PM Resident Christmas Party Apartments #22-42 New this year, we have decided to have two separate Resident Christmas parties. The first…[...]

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Family and Friends - please join us on November 17th for our Christmas Bazaar. This event is open to the public. Start your Christmas shopping here with the friends and family of Columbia Cottage.[...]

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The family of the month for November is Betty Reichart. Betty was born in January of 1922 in Adams County around Brushtown. Betty was 1 of 4 children. She has one brother and two sisters. Betty and her family grew up on a farm in Brushtown. On the family farm they grew many vegetables but mostly potatoes and corn. They…[...]

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