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Happy Birthday – January 2025

January 4, 2025 — Wishing all of our Residents and Staff a very Happy Birthday! Residents Rebecca D. 1/1 William S. 1/2 Carmen G. 1/8 Randall T. 1/12 Danny F. 1/17 Kerry H. 1/20 Patricia B. 1/24 Staff Aria R. 1/1 Catherina S. 1/14 Kathalena J. 1/14 Megan H. 1/20 Cori J. 1/31

Letter from the Administrator

January 4, 2025 — January is a time for looking forward and setting intentions for the year ahead. It is a month of new beginnings when we have the opportunity to start fresh and make positive changes in our lives. As we leave behind the old and embrace the new, it can be helpful to draw inspiration from the... Read More

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 3, 2025 — January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month: A time to learn about this serious eye disease and its impact. Glaucoma is a condition that gradually causes vision loss, and once sight is lost, it cannot be restored. With over 3 million people in the United States affected, glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of vision... Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 3, 2025 — Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20, 2025. This federal holiday honors Dr. King’s remarkable achievements, including his leadership in nonviolent activism and his pivotal role in fighting racial discrimination across the United States. His contributions to equality and justice continue to... Read More

Celebrate Word Nerd Day on January 9!

January 3, 2025 — Are you a word lover, or as some might say, a “logophile”? If you enjoy discovering new words and their meanings, January 9 is the perfect day for you! Think back, what was the last new word you learned? Did you immediately know what it meant, or did you have to look it up or... Read More

Button Wreath Ornament Craft

December 10, 2024 — Make a festive button wreath ornament in five easy-to-follow steps! Supplies: Cardboard (for the base) Assorted buttons (variety of colors and sizes) Hot glue gun or strong craft glue Scissors Ribbon (for decoration and hanging) Glitter or Glitter Glue (optional) Directions: Cut the Base: Cut a doughnut shape from the cardboard. Make the outer circle... Read More

Stay Active and Connected during the Winter

December 10, 2024 — The winter can be a challenging time to stay physically and socially active due to colder temperatures, slippery conditions, and fewer daylight hours. However, you’ll find it is worth the effort, because staying active and connected with others is a great way to keep the “winter blues” away. Here are a few things to try... Read More

The Gift of Sight Month

December 9, 2024 — Decorated trees, picturesque snowy landscapes, colorful presents, the joy of perusing old photo albums, the bright happy faces of family and friends reunited after a long year. There is no time of the year where it is clearer to see how important the gift of sight is than it is during the holiday season. During... Read More

Seven Fun Ways To Reuse Holiday Wrapping Paper

December 9, 2024 — Cut out snowmen, snowflakes, bells, or ornament shapes. Glue the shapes on cards. Add a string and hang them as seasonal decorations. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a tree, where the edges are touching the folds. Unfold the paper to reveal a chain of fancy trees. Cut wrapping paper into strips.... Read More

December is Write a Friend Month

December 9, 2024 — Nothing is better than receiving a surprise letter in the mail! Whether it is an old friend, a family member, a soldier, or someone you have never met, receiving a personal correspondence can brighten up a winter day! The holidays are the perfect time to put pen to paper, and connect via written word with... Read More