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December 2024 Newsletter
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Helping Hands for Hurricane Helene Relief
October 29, 2024 - Our Cottage and the Hanover community recently came together to send much-needed items to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.… ...
Fun and Games: Carnival Day at the Cottage
October 29, 2024 - Our residents recently enjoyed a delightful afternoon of fun and games at our Cottage Carnival! With colorful decorations, classic carnival… ...
A Night to Remember: Our Assisted Living Prom
October 29, 2024 - We recently hosted a magical evening at our Assisted Living Prom, which was a tremendous success! Our residents donned their… ...
* Message from Randall ~ Jett’s Pickleball Fiasco
October 29, 2024 - Hey, it’s Jett, your favorite furry athlete and boy do I have a bone to pick with my humans. They… ...
National Peach Month
August 1, 2024 - National Peach Month is in August each year, and it isn't easy to imagine summertime without this juicy summer fruit.… ...
Tree Family Pigs Visit
August 1, 2024 - Once again, The Tree Family Pigs came for a visit. This time, Maribeth brought the newest addition to their pig… ...
* Message from Randall – Jett’s Summer Shenanigans
August 1, 2024 - Hey there, it’s Jett, your favorite furry visitor! Last month, you got to meet me, and this month, I’m back… ...
Memorial Day Memories
July 1, 2024 - We took this time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service… ...
Honoring Our Wonderful Mothers
July 1, 2024 - We are thrilled to share the highlights from our recent Mother’s Day celebration! It was a joyous occasion filled with… ...
Freedom the Therapy Dog
July 1, 2024 - Our thoughts go out to Stewart and Martine Burton regarding the death of their Borzoi Freedom. Freedom lived a happy… ...* Message from Randall – July 2024
July 1, 2024 - Hi there, I’m Jett! You might have seen me wagging around the cottage recently. Traveling, visiting the cottage, and saying… ...
Bunny Bliss
May 29, 2024 - Our residents had new baby bunnies come to visit them for some snuggles. ...
Cinco Celebration
May 29, 2024 - The residents enjoyed a fiesta on May 5. Wendy did it again, making a festive meal to celebrate Cinco de… ...
Joyful Celebration: Honoring Wendy’s 60th Birthday
May 29, 2024 - On April 24, the residents of Columbia Cottage celebrated Wendy's 60 birthday. Wendy has been our cottage chef for many… ...* Message from Randall – The Origins of Fathers
May 29, 2024 - 1909 Spokane Washington, a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, whose father was a Civil War veteran, raise her and her… ...
Farm Animal Day
April 29, 2024 - April 10 was National Farm Animal Day. Wendy decided it would be fun to celebrate this day by making farm… ...
Creature Feature
April 29, 2024 - Creatures Great and Small once again came with their animals to entertain our residents. Naomi Nell enjoyed holding the soft… ...Spring into May: A Season of Bloom and Celebration
April 29, 2024 - Dear Residents, As we fully embrace the heart of spring this May, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty… ...
Lucille Carr’s 99th Birthday
April 9, 2024 - On February 27, we celebrated Lucille Carr’s 99th Birthday Lucille was born February 27, 1925, in Hazelton, PA, to Howard… ...Old Wives Tales Origins
April 9, 2024 - Step on a crack and you'll break your Mother's back This rhyme is believed to have originated in England in… ...
Maintenance Corner
April 9, 2024 - Mike from our Maintenance department would like to remind all families to please not use extension cords unless they are… ...
Celebrating Together
April 9, 2024 - We had a large group gathering, enjoying some wine, cheese, and good cheer. ...
Artistic Delights
April 9, 2024 - Residents enjoy painting ceramic hearts and Valentine's gnomes. ...
Party Pigs Visit
January 30, 2024 - Willow and Perry From Tree Family Party Pigs came for another fun visit in December. Willow is the cutie in… ...
Leap Year Facts
January 30, 2024 - Leap year only comes around every four years. Without leap years, every four years, the calendar wouldn’t run as well… ...
Message from the President… Pursue Passion
January 30, 2024 - What is your passion? What makes you so excited and filled with joy and life that you can hardy keep… ...
Crafts!
January 4, 2024 - Dec 9 was Gingerbread House Day. Dottie and Thelma showing off their Gingerbread “bird house” We had a big group… ...
Doorway Delights
January 4, 2024 - It is an annual tradition that the residents and their families decorate their doors for Christmas. They start on Dec… ... Message from the President… January 2024
January 4, 2024 - Taking Control Many of us seek out the opportunity to step in and take control of a particular situation or… ...
Pumpkin Palooza: Spooktacular Staff Contest Unveils Gourd-geous Creations!
November 30, 2023 - 1st place Jen Flemion- Cinderella Coach 2nd place Christina Bernal- Sugar Skull 3rd place Leanne Reed- Baby in the Pumpkin ...
June 14 Flag Day
June 9, 2023 - Do you know why we celebrate Flag Day and how it came about? After the flag's creation, several people in… ...
Father’s Day Facts: Father’s Day is June 18
June 9, 2023 - Father's Day was invented by American Mrs. Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father. He was a veteran… ...
Love Is
March 1, 2023 - Poet: Kate Summers ©2016 What does love mean on this Valentines day Love is doing more for another than for… ...
About Limericks
March 1, 2023 - It is believed that limericks date back to the 14th century and originated in the Irish town of Limerick. The… ...
What’s your Leprechaun Name
March 1, 2023 - LAST LETTER OF YOUR FIRST NAME: A=Sprinkles J=Clumsy S=Goldie B=Daffodil K=Thunderous T=Peevish C=Fightin L=Tater U=Fearsome D=bunyon M=Bleary V=Potsy E=Warty N=Greenie … ...
The Year of Rabbit
January 2, 2023 - Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a 15-day festival that begins on January 22. Celebrations can last up… ...
Hanover’s New Resident Wellness Director
January 2, 2023 - Columbia Cottage Team would like to Welcome our new 2nd shift Wellness Director, Jessie Ohler. Please give her a warm… ...
Christmas Bazaar
January 2, 2023 - We want to thank all vendors, families, and residents for making our Christmas Bazaar a wonderful event. There was so… ...
Trick or Treat
December 8, 2022 - The Cottage hosted trick-or-treat for families and employees. We even had some four-legged trick-or-treaters that did tricks for their treats. ...
The Story Of Virginia O’Hanlon
December 8, 2022 - As we enter another Christmas season, children worldwide will be asking an age-old question that has challenged parents and grandparents… ...
Happy Birthday Navy
October 28, 2022 - October 13th is the Navy’s birthday, so we celebrated with our “Drunken Sailor Tattoo Parlour.” What will we do with… ...
Columbia Cottage Hanover Veterans
October 28, 2022 - Thank you for your service to our country. Your bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed, and we will… ...
In Flanders Fields
October 28, 2022 - In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The… ...
Apple Cider Day
September 30, 2022 - September 1 was Apple Cider Day. The resident decided to make a batch of Apple cider cookies to celebrate. Apple… ...
Halloween
September 30, 2022 - What do you call the spooky season? Some might say "All Hallows Eve" or "All Saints Day," but most call… ...
Hunter’s Moon
September 30, 2022 - On October 9, look for the full moon, Hunter's Moon. This moon is named because as Native Americans prepared for… ...
Message from the President (October 2022)
September 30, 2022 - We live in an overstimulated society, where busy schedules lead to lack of connection, where many people go through life… ...
Jammin Joe is in the House!!!
August 30, 2022 - Residents made a lot of noise playing different kinds of drums, maracas, and tambourines. We didn’t know we had such… ...
National Cupcake Day
August 30, 2022 - For national make your own cupcake day, Residents enjoyed making sunflower cupcakes. ...
This is our Guy!
July 29, 2022 - Guy Brown is being honored by Homeland Hospice for his military service. We all salute Guy and thank him for… ...
Golf Grand Slam
July 29, 2022 - Our residents enjoying playing the mini golf game. This is one of their favorite activities that we play. As you… ...
New Columbia Cottage Team Alert
July 29, 2022 - Let's all give a big Cottage welcome to Sarah Plummer, our new 2nd shift resident wellness director. Sarah attended York… ...
August is Peach Month
July 29, 2022 - Peachy Facts Peaches are the third most popular fruit grown in America. United States provides about 25% of the world's… ...
Message from the President… Make a Difference
July 29, 2022 - Dreams are quite complex, aren’t they? The other morning, I awoke from a deep sleep and remembered sitting by a… ...
Coloring
July 1, 2022 - We added this 6-foot coloring poster to the wall in our staff break room. Coloring is an excellent way for… ...
Aldinger Farms
July 1, 2022 - On May 25, Columbia Cottage staff and residents had two special guests come to see us. Aldinger Farms brought us… ...
Homemaker of the Year – Phyllis Miller
July 29, 2019 - The Homemaker of the Year is an individual that shows commitment to providing exemplary service to Columbia Cottage residents. This… ...
Holiday Greetings
December 27, 2018 - The Holidays generally are a time of year of celebration and joy, as well as one of reflection as we… ...
Resident of the Month – Joan Beard
December 27, 2018 - Joan was born January 22, 1943, to Madge and Edward Workley, in Baltimore, MD. She has two siblings, one brother… ...
Cottage Star – Anne Shelleman
December 27, 2018 - We would like to announce that after 11 years of employment at Columbia Cottage, Anne Shelleman has decided to retire.… ...Important Dates to Remember
October 30, 2018 - November 11th at 3:00PM Veterans ceremony - Family welcome November 17th at 6:00PM Christmas Bazaar - Open to the Public… ...Christmas Bazaar
October 30, 2018 - Family and Friends - please join us on November 17th for our Christmas Bazaar. This event is open to the… ...Resident of the Month – Betty Reichart
October 30, 2018 - The family of the month for November is Betty Reichart. Betty was born in January of 1922 in Adams County… ...November Cottage Star – Alyssa Kehr
October 30, 2018 - Hi, my name is Alyssa Kehr. I feel that working at Columbia Cottage has been a rewarding and amazing experience.… ...Holiday Party – Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2018 - Join us on February 13th at 1:00 p.m. for a Valentine’s Day Celebration! Local radio station Froggy 107.7 will be… ...Cottage Star – Jessie Marsh
February 1, 2018 - Jessie Marsh has worked at Columbia Cottage for over a year, but you might remember her from six years ago… ...2017 Reflections and 10-Year Celebrations
January 25, 2018 - We had a great year in 2017 with many exciting events and celebrations enjoyed as a Cottage Family. Throughout the… ...Family of the Month
January 4, 2018 - Betty Driscoll might have born as “Freda” in 1930 in Bermuda, but friends and family know her better today as… ...Contact us to get more information about
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