Our beloved Cottage community embraced the spirit of Halloween with a delightful Trick-or-Treat event that brought joy and laughter to all!  On October 19th, our staff members’ children and family members donned their spookiest, silliest, and most creative costumes, transforming our cottage into a whimsical wonderland of treats and smiles. The event kicked off at […]

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Last month, a lively group of residents set off for a delightful outing to the local Fairgrounds farmer’s market. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as they explored the vibrant stalls filled with fresh produce, homemade goods, and delicious premade meals. With baskets in hand, our residents wandered through the market, chatting with local vendors and […]

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Fall has arrived and with-it seasonal snacks. We enjoyed making a caramel sauce for our apple slices.                     [envira-gallery id=”7022″]

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As we approach the holidays, Columbia Cottage would like to remind our residents that while we appreciate your kindness and generosity, staff are not permitted to accept gifts from residents or their families. If you would like to share some holiday spirit you can donate to the employee fund which benefits all staff. Thank you […]

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We celebrated the change of seasons with treats of cotton candy, popcorn, carnival games, snow cones and our annual water balloon battle! Staff, Residents, Families, and Friends of the Cottage came prepared to get wet on a Friday afternoon. Water balloons and water guns were filled and refilled with water as we splashed around and […]

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Residents enjoyed a variety of Life Enrichment activities, from engaging discussions to lively games. Friendships blossomed as neighbors shared laughter and stories. The warm atmosphere at Columbia Cottage created a welcoming space for everyone to feel at home.

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Many people expect hearing loss as they age, but what if it’s more than just an inconvenience? Research suggests a significant link between hearing loss and dementia, a connection that’s causing experts to examine what we once considered a natural part of aging. For years, hearing loss was often brushed aside as a minor issue […]

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Monday afternoon we had a surprise visit from the Lebanon County dairy princess and her court. They performed a humorous skit about Dairy products, and they read us a story about how milk gets from the cow to the table.   We enjoyed there visit and asked them to come back and visit anytime. [envira-gallery id=”6967″]

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At the end of the week family, friends and residents enjoy chatting with each other and having a glass of wine or just a nice cold beer… While snacking on something our great kitchen staff has prepared Everyone looks forward to Fridays!!! [envira-gallery id=”6964″]

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It was a great afternoon with Shay from hospice of all seasons making ghosts to decorate our rooms as we get ready to celebrate the Halloween season. [envira-gallery id=”6958″]

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