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The Cottage hosted trick-or-treat for families and employees. We even had some four-legged trick-or-treaters that did tricks for their treats. [envira-gallery id=”4211″]
As we enter another Christmas season, children worldwide will be asking an age-old question that has challenged parents and grandparents for centuries: Is there really a Santa Claus? Since September 21, 1897, the answer has been a resounding “Yes, Virginia.” That’s when New York Sun veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church penned the most famous and […]
October 13th is the Navy’s birthday, so we celebrated with our “Drunken Sailor Tattoo Parlour.” What will we do with a drunken sailor? What will we do with a drunken sailor? What will we do with a drunken sailor? Early in the morning! [envira-gallery id=”4059″]
Thank you for your service to our country. Your bravery, sacrifice, and strength do not go unnoticed, and we will always be indebted to you and your family for all that you have given to our country. [envira-gallery id=”4051″]
In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders […]
September 1 was Apple Cider Day. The resident decided to make a batch of Apple cider cookies to celebrate. [envira-gallery id=”3787″] Apple Cider Cookie Recipe Betty Crocker Servings 40 Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package of Apple Cider instant drink mix (do not prepare) 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar cookie […]
What do you call the spooky season? Some might say “All Hallows Eve” or “All Saints Day,” but most call it Halloween. Either way, the October 31 day goes by many names; it is the most beloved holiday in our country. But even though you have probably celebrated your whole life, there may be a […]
On October 9, look for the full moon, Hunter’s Moon. This moon is named because as Native Americans prepared for cold months, they looked to October’s full moon to gather meat for the winter. The Hunter’s Moon is similar to the Harvest moon. The Hunter’s Moon rises on successive days for only about 40 minutes […]
We live in an overstimulated society, where busy schedules lead to lack of connection, where many people go through life barely looking one another in the eye, where connection is summarized by scrolling down a Facebook newsfeed and clicking “Like” to show we care. Research shows that helping others can be good for our overall health. […]
Residents made a lot of noise playing different kinds of drums, maracas, and tambourines. We didn’t know we had such a talented group at Columbia Cottage. Maybe we should start a band. There were lots of smiles and laughter too along with the music. [envira-gallery id=”3544″]

