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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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