Hi, my name is Alyssa Kehr. I feel that working at Columbia Cottage has been a rewarding and amazing experience. The residents make coming to work a joy. I have formed many bonds with the residents that I will never forget. The best part about working here is I have already picked out a room for my mother-in-law when she…[...]

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On November 9th we will be Celebrating Our Veterans. Representative Frank Ryan and Commissioner Robert Phillips will be here to recognize and honor our veterans. Elizabeth Houser - US Army Nurse William Price - US Air Force World War II Orville Hetrick - US Army World War II Richard Tayvinsky - US Navy Reserves Carl Gacono - Lt. Colonel US…[...]

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We raised $590 of the total $5,537 raised by the Horst Group for the Alzheimer’s Association! Every dollar raided benefits those affected by Alzheimer's disease in our community. The Alzheimer's Association is a global organization, working to advance care, support and research across the world. From face-to-face support to online education programs and promising worldwide research initiatives, the money you…[...]

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Natalie Shovlin never tells her age but mostly identifies herself as a retired Navy wife. Natalie was a Dental Assistant until she met her husband Daniel, which she met at a dance that her friends talked her into going to. It was love at first sight. In fact, he told her that first day that he was going to marry…[...]

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Meet Lynne Long. Lynn has worked at the cottage for five years and enjoys working with residents and getting to know each of them. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, Erica, and Lynn is very excited about becoming a first-time grandmother to Erica’s expected baby boy in December! Lynn enjoys football (go Eagles!), and golf, her favorite drink is…[...]

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My name is Margaret Duffy, I like to be called “Peg”. I was born in Philadelphia, PA. Around the age of 13, we moved to New York because of my father’s job. I attended and graduated from Queen of Rosary Academy in Amityville, Long Island, New York in 1954. Soon after graduating, we moved back to Philadelphia. I met my…[...]

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My name is Sarah Radatti and I have worked at the cottage in Wyomissing since 2015 as a Homemaker. I am 24 years old and I attended Exeter High School. I have a four-year-old daughter named Violet Rose. I have an older brother and sister. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family and doing arts…[...]

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Please let management know your plans for you or your loved ones at the Cottage. We will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner at the Cottage on November 23rd at 12 noon. Families are welcome to join us, but we ask that you limit guests to four. There will be a charge for each guest of…[...]

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Columbia Cottage, with the assistance of Caring Hospice, will honor and recognize our resident veterans by hosting a Veteran’s Day celebration on Friday, November 9th at 11:00am. Our veterans include Navy veterans, Donald Jones, Wilson Moyer, and Eugene Hamilton, Army veterans, Tom Collins, Alan Richter, and John Neborak, and Air Force veteran, Paul DeJohn. Our celebration includes a luncheon. Each…[...]

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Hello, my name is Conrad Smith. I grew up in the Reading area but moved to Rochester, NY, to go to music school. There I studied the pipe organ and church music. I moved home to spend time with my aging father, and to attend nursing school. Since then, I have started working at the Columbia Cottage in Wyomissing, 3rd…[...]

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