Archive for January, 2023
This year, we were able to host our first Christmas event post-COVID and we were blown away by the overwhelming love and support we have received from our family and friends. What started as a “drop-in happy hour” turned into a 3-hour gathering full of laughs and holiday cheer. It was a pleasure to have […]
Dear Residents and Families, We are pleased to announce that we are now using an automated resident family notification system. We will be able to notify you right away if there is an outbreak in our facility, a power outage, a special event, or share other important news. This new service will allow our staff […]
Thank you to Susquehanna Valley Baptist Church for bringing their Junior Church Class to perform their Christmas scripture and song program for our residents. The children enjoyed popcorn treats after the program. [envira-gallery id=”4586″]
The smell of fresh baked Gingerbread cookies filled the air as we decorated our Gingerbread men. Fun was had by all as we used icing to bring festive cheer and color to these delicious cookies. [envira-gallery id=”4564″]
Below are the words of Cindy Geesaman as she reflects upon her parents, Warren & Esther Miller, and how her mom loved to play the piano. Cindy has generously donated her mom’s baby grand piano to our Cottage where it will be cherished and fill the air with music. “As a girl, my mother was […]
The words no one wants to hear are, “You (or your loved one) have the beginning stages of dementia.” Whether it’s Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it’s a terrifying and overwhelming diagnosis. However, with all the research and advancements available, steps can be taken to prepare for—and even lessen—some of the symptoms and changes […]
Our Residents had a recent visit with two of our favorite therapy dogs, Austin and Obi-Wan. [envira-gallery id=”4535″]
Residents and their families enjoyed a holiday party at the Cottage with lots of good food and holiday cheer! [envira-gallery id=”4513″]
Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a 15-day festival that begins on January 22. Celebrations can last up to 16 days, depending on the sighting of the new moon, but only the first 7 days are a public holiday. An animal is associated with each Chinese New Year, and 2023 is the Year […]
Columbia Cottage Team would like to Welcome our new 2nd shift Wellness Director, Jessie Ohler. Please give her a warm welcome as she learns about Columbia Cottage. We are very excited that she decided to join our Cottage family I started as a CNA in October 2006 after taking the CNA certification course. I graduated […]
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