Baseball is back! The residents have loved cheering on the Phillies during their Spring Training and are looking forward to the new season! Check for upcoming games on the schedule posted on the corkboard in the Country Kitchen! Go Phils![...]Continue Reading
Fastnacht Day 2024 was on Tuesday, February 13th. This food holiday is also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, which is why the delicious treats are often referred to as "Mardi Gras donuts". Fasnacht Day is the last day before Lent, the 40-day season before Easter begins on Ash Wednesday. The term “fastnacht” (also spelled fasnacht, faschnaut,…[...]Continue Reading
This year we celebrated Valentine’s Day with a love-themed happy hour! We served love potion #9 and special Valentine’s Day treats! Residents enjoyed making a Nutella dipping sauce with cool whip and Nutella! We even danced along with live entertainment from the Piano Man. Earlier in the day we created our own floral arrangements to bring some love to the…[...]Continue Reading
“Growing old is the purest and most positive experience of human existence. A society’s worth is measured by how it treats its elders. Ageism currently isolates and marginalizes older adults, dulling our communities, dampening our reason for being and inhibiting our collective achievement and optimal growth. Let us unite against ageism and ignorance. Let us dissociate age from the stereotypes of…[...]Continue Reading
Our Memory Care residents enjoyed the sensory experience of kneading and shaping stress-free slime! [envira-gallery id="6176"][...]Continue Reading
February at Columbia Cottage was a rich mosaic theme of love, historical exploration, and presidential influence. Inspired by President Lincoln's timeless words, "Malice towards none, charity for all," we embarked on a journey that resonated with every resident. Shining a Light on Black History: We celebrated the achievements of Black Americans throughout February by highlighting four trailblazers: Military: The visionary…[...]Continue Reading
You’ve probably heard or read about the benefits of keeping a journal. Perhaps it was Oprah recommending that you record five things you’re grateful for every day, or maybe it was a teacher or counselor who viewed journaling as a way to clarify your thoughts and feelings and help solve problems. Regardless of the reason, there are great benefits to…[...]Continue Reading
We were delighted to celebrate Joanne’s 92nd birthday in February. We felt honored to share this special day with her. Even at 92, Joanne remains an avid golfer, inspiring us all with her athleticism and active lifestyle. We are so proud of all her achievements! [...]Continue Reading
On National Life Day we learned about the wonder of puppies, exploring facts about their development and cute antics. Later, Caring Hearts Animal Visit brought by cuddly friends to shower with affection. Their silly playfulness and soft fur filled our hearts on the yearly day dedicated to appreciating all creatures great and small. [envira-gallery id="6157"][...]Continue Reading
Elvis returned on his birthday this month, treating us to a special hip-swinging, toe-tapping performance of blue suede classics that transported us through the decades. [envira-gallery id="6153"][...]Continue Reading
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