Elf on the Shelf is a newer family tradition, but we brought it here to the cottage! We had a contest to name our elf – and we named him Jingle! Residents had fun waking up each morning and trying to find where Jingle hid himself overnight. Did you see Jingle anywhere?

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It’s the holiday season – and we’re all decked out! We began decorating trees and decking the halls to create a festive experience. Residents have also been hard at work crafting and cooking. We made 2 types of Christmas cards, a few paintings, and some homemade cookies. We even made a few gingerbread houses which […]

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We kicked off the holiday season with an evening of hot cocoa and cookies! Residents and families enjoyed homemade hot cocoa and Italian cookies while listening to music brought to us by Michael Oelschlager. [envira-gallery id=”5661″]

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On November 20th, we had the privilege of celebrating a 100th birthday with our very own Ruth Edes! We honored Ms. Ruth with a harpist, a beautiful and tasty bakery cake, and a framed card signed by all of us. It’s not every day you get to celebrate a century with someone! [envira-gallery id=”5664″]

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Taking Control Many of us seek out the opportunity to step in and take control of a particular situation or event.  Whether it is leading a sports team to the World Series, running a fast-food restaurant, or even caring for an elder family member, when things are going smoothly, it’s easy to feel as if […]

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There’s something wonderful about growing older with your parents, watching them transition into relaxed retirees or doting grandparents. However, when your parents begin to get to an age where it’s a bit more difficult for them to perform daily tasks, it can be hard to watch them struggle. This time in life is when you […]

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