Archive for January, 2024
We love any opportunity to celebrate and cut loose with our wonderful staff! The employees of Columbia Cottage work so hard all year long and it is a joy to see everyone come together and be able to spread joy and fun. The Staff Christmas party was a huge hit with lots of fun games […]
Memory Care Residents making good use of our Ice cream parlor. “It is a grave error to assume that ice cream consumption requires hot weather.” – Anne Fadiman [envira-gallery id=”5969″]
By Brooke DeNisco, Activity Connection Music is deeply embedded in multiple parts of the brain, so people can often recall songs they love, even with memory loss. Humans respond and remember harmony or musical chords. This memory gets deeper with repetition. If you’ve heard a song hundreds of times, the harmony becomes almost embedded in […]
*Oh, what a year we’ve had, let’s take a look back At our remarkable 2023 rolled out on track Some danced right in as we popped champagne toasts The new place adorned, from rafters to posts *Our paint parties bloomed creativity galore While summer brought water balloons sending laughs by the score *Then Elvis stopped […]
Willow and Perry From Tree Family Party Pigs came for another fun visit in December. Willow is the cutie in her Christmas dress. Here are some facts about Willow and Perry: WILLOW Female American Mini Pig Birthday: 3/29/2020 Physical markings: mostly black, white hair behind right ear, white legs and belly Personality: confident, quick learner, […]
Leap year only comes around every four years. Without leap years, every four years, the calendar wouldn’t run as well as it should. Without leap years, we would lose 6 hours every year, and after 100 years, our calendar would be 24 days off. The ancient Egyptians started toying with leap days; Julius Caesar officially […]
Our Family Christmas Party, attended by around 50 dear family members, was a festive fiesta filled with joy! From mouthwatering treats and live entertainment to surprise visits from Santa, the evening sparkled with holiday magic. Laughter echoed, and warm conversations flowed, reminding us that the true gift of Christmas is the love we share. As […]
We had Santa’s helpers busy this holiday season! Residents created beautiful projects such as homemade ornaments, stunning paintings, and even winter sock gnomes. The residents continue to surprise themselves with their creative abilities and all our wonderful creations make lasting memories. [envira-gallery id=”5889″]
Our staff Christmas Party was a riot of laughter and camaraderie! Silly games and guessing contests brought out the playful spirit in us. Our Resident Wellness Director, Kimber, game some fierce competition in our musical chairs themed game! In a hilarious twist, staff turned each other into Christmas trees, spreading joy and festive cheer! [envira-gallery […]
What is your passion? What makes you so excited and filled with joy and life that you can hardy keep your feet on the ground? Remember the passionate interests that you had when you were young? Find time to pursue those passions once again or develop your natural inclinations, the things that fill you with […]
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