A Lunch Outing
Heritage House Morton – Morton, WA Recently we enjoyed dining out at a local Mexican restaurant. While waiting for our meal, we had fun visiting and taking photos, a great time was had by all.
Read MoreYouth Performance
Easthaven Villa – Yelm, WA Yelm Seventh-day Adventist Church youth group came to perform for our residents. The youth group is led by Janeen Babas, the sister of our resident, Larry Houser. The youth group started raising money to go to Florida to help with hurricane relief; while they were able to raise the funds to got to Florida, unfortunately…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
The Beehive – McCleary, WA Let’s remember this holiday season what is important. Friends, family, and, love. If you don’t have a friend, then be a friend. If you don’t have family then join ours! Nuestra casa es su casa “Our house is your house” From all of us at The Beehive
Read MoreCountry Drive
Riverside Place – Hoquiam, WA We drove the loop around the East Hoquiam road and decided to stop at the local country store, Thompson’s Grocery, for some ice cream. Kim, the clerk, was so touched seeing everyone having such a good time, that she paid for half of our purchase. During our drive we saw chickens, horses, cows, dogs and…
Read MoreAfrican Drumming
San Juan Villa – Port Townsend, Last month we walked to the beat of a different drum with a musical group that was new to us at the villa. “Sound Drumming,” lead by Adrienne Robineau. Adrienne brought students and they shared African drumming with us! They provided authentic African instruments allowing the residents to join in. It was a new…
Read MoreFerry Ride and Lunch
Hearthside Manor – University Place, WA We had a great time on the ferry. Afterwards, we went to the Steilacoom Pub & Grill to have some delicious lunch.
Read MoreMichalek Farm Visit
Heritage House Buckley – Buckley, WA We had a great time at the Michalek Farm! We enjoyed a picnic and got so spoiled with nice weather. They always provide us with the grandest treatment of hot dogs, chips, potato salad, fruit salad, drinks and we can’t forget the baked beans! After lunch we got to tour the farm, what a…
Read MoreMemory Care in Oregon
Dear Caring Places residents and loved ones, You may have read or heard about the Oregonian story that was recently published, which focused on memory care communities in Oregon. I want to write to you today to reassure you that the quality care and satisfaction of residents in each of our Caring Places is our number one priority. Each of…
Read MoreBrain Exercises 101
Heritage House Buckley – Buckley, WA Never underestimate the value of those good old games that were played at family time while you were growing up! Here, a group of us are playing a game of dominoes. We have the common rectangle ones, along with square and triangle. We have been very amused at how difficult it can be when…
Read MoreFall is Among Us
Heritage House Morton – Morton, WA It is so hard to believe fall is upon us. We made the most of our warm, beautiful, summer days. This summer our residents were especially thrilled when our administrator, Tammi, put on her amazing BBQ’s. These incredible meals were appreciated by all. Thank you, Tammi, for always going above and beyond for your…
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