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October 2024 Newsletter
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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.… ...
* 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 Parade
July 1, 2024 - Columbia Cottage Hershey had one of their residents, Warren Nelson, a WWII veteran, in the Palmyra’s Memorial Day Parade. Warren… ...* 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… ...
* 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… ...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
April 18, 2024 - A phrase often heard as the days grow longer and warmer. But is there truth to this adage, or is… ...
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… ...
Memory Tree Tribute
January 4, 2024 - In loving memory of Christine Horn, we planted a tree as a lasting tribute to her spirit. Her legacy lives… ...Announcements
January 4, 2024 - We have two very important announcements to share in this month’s newsletter. The first is to extend our congratulations to… ... 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… ...
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… ...
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 … ...
Therapy Dogs
January 2, 2023 - Our Residents had a recent visit with two of our favorite therapy dogs, Austin and Obi-Wan. ...
Happy Holidays!
January 2, 2023 - Residents and their families enjoyed a holiday party at the Cottage with lots of good food and holiday cheer! ...
Halloween Activities
December 8, 2022 - Halloween fun! Our residents enjoyed pumpkin painting and trick or treat. ...
Cookies and Bingo!
October 28, 2022 - Our residents keep busy with fun activities like cookie decorating and Bingo! ...
Kangaroo Cuddles & Puppy Snuggles
September 30, 2022 - The residents and staff at the Hershey Cottage wrapped up another great Assisted Living Week with visits from two baby… ...
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… ...
Flowers and Painting at the Cottage
July 29, 2022 - Arranging fresh flowers for the dining room and canvas painting are just a couple of the ways we are keeping… ...
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… ...
Come and Singalong with Us
July 1, 2022 - You can catch Pastor Earl Binkley’s singalong show at the Cottage the 2nd Friday of each month. We always have… ...
Hershey Goes Baa for Baby Goats
July 1, 2022 - Residents and staff at the Hershey Cottage enjoyed a visit from 3 six-week-old baby goats! The babies, Ivan, Iris, &… ...
2019 Homemaker of the Year – Tammy Sutch
August 28, 2019 - Tammy Sutch has been a part of the Columbia Cottage team for just over a year. She has wonderful spirit… ...
Christmas Party Fun
December 27, 2018 - A special thank you to family, friends, residents and staff for coming out to celebrate our Christmas Parties. It was… ...Resident of the Month – Eva Lang
December 27, 2018 - Eva was born in 1927 in a small village called Liebling in Romania. Although being born in Romania, her family… ...Cottage Star – Maria Smith
December 27, 2018 - Hello Everyone! My name is Maria Smith. I’ve been working at Columbia Cottage for about 2 ½ years and what… ...Celebrating Our Veterans
October 30, 2018 - On November 9th we will be Celebrating Our Veterans. Representative Frank Ryan and Commissioner Robert Phillips will be here to… ...Walk to End Alzheimer’s
October 30, 2018 - We raised $590 of the total $5,537 raised by the Horst Group for the Alzheimer’s Association! Every dollar raided benefits… ...Resident of the Month – Natalie Shovlin
October 30, 2018 - Natalie Shovlin never tells her age but mostly identifies herself as a retired Navy wife. Natalie was a Dental Assistant… ...November Cottage Star – Lynne Long
October 30, 2018 - Meet Lynne Long. Lynn has worked at the cottage for five years and enjoys working with residents and getting to… ...Christmas Party Thanks
December 28, 2017 - We want to thank everyone for the wonderful Christmas celebrations this year. On December 6th and December 13th we enjoyed… ...Promotion Announcement – Christine Horn
November 1, 2017 - We are pleased to announce the promotion of Christine Horn to Vice President, Operations at Horst SeniorCare. (Horst SeniorCare provides… ...Contact us to get more information about
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