Observing National Donut (Doughnut) Day may become a yearly tradition. We enjoyed freshly baked donuts and took a donut personality test. Many of the residents chose to eat a Glazed Cake Donut which is described as “A plain cake with a little extra, this doughnut appeals to the traditionalist with an edge.” [envira-gallery id=”5231″]

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The word Snoezelen might sound funny, but it describes something as uniquely comforting as its name. The term is a contraction formed from a blend of the Dutch word snuffelen (“to snuffle,” “sniff”) and doezelen (“doze,” “snooze”), which is a perfect way to describe the multisensory, non-directive therapy. Developed in the Netherlands in the 1970s, […]

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Springtime = traveling bees, planting flowers, crafting flowers, and enjoying the sunshine!   [envira-gallery id=”5054″]

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We had quite the surprise one morning when it was discovered that there were 11 baby ducks stuck in the courtyard storm drain! Thank you to Lower Paxton Township for rescuing the ducks and letting us have a peek at these adorable duckies. [envira-gallery id=”5043″]

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Mothers are the G-O-A-T (Greatest of All Times)! We celebrated Mother’s Day with Batz Farm baby goats and shared our favorite Mom G-O-A-T stories as we snuggled the baby goats. We even had Citrus Goat Soap Flowers from Rock Hill Heritage Farm for all of our residents and guests. [envira-gallery id=”5000″]

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We celebrated being open for 1 year on April 26th! We are continuing to grow and welcome new residents. Watch our new TV commercial on WHP21, featuring our own staff and residents, to see why our residents love living at Columbia Cottage Linglestown. [envira-gallery id=”4992″]  

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Taking care of a loved one who has dementia requires patience and the ability to set up a comfortable environment that helps create a routine that will make everyone feel safe. Today, many smart-home products help allow loved ones to live safely in their home with great success. Some of these great tech toys would […]

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Beginning on March 5th, Pastor Dale Miller, Jr. (Pastor of the Mt. Laurel Church of God) will be offering a Non-denominational Worship Service at 3pm each Sunday in the multi-purpose room. Please join us in welcoming him to our community.

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Fly Eagles Fly! The Residents practiced the Eagles fight song every morning for a week so that we could sing along and cheer the Eagles to victory during the Super Bowl. E- A- G- L- E- S! We may have lost but are already looking forward to the next season. [envira-gallery id=”4770″]

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“Punxsutawney Phil may have predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but his ex-wife, Phyllis, who now lives in Florida says that Phil is a compulsive liar”! We are hoping for an early spring as we enjoy these delicious Groundhog Day treats prepared by our culinary team. [envira-gallery id=”4756″]

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