MONMOUTH — Two couples with a combined 138 years of marriage said there was no secret to their long-term wedded bliss. "We're compatible, always have been," Polly Johnson, 89, said. Her husband Carl, 90, added "we can get along." Lucille and Albert "Shorty" Harris have a similar "secret." "We were both easy to get along [...]
On Thursday, January 20, 2011 the Staff and Residents of Sheldon Health Care Center celebrated a “Hippie Affair.” Staff and residents were encouraged to dress in their “Hippie” best, and spent the afternoon celebrating the 1960’s. Everyone had a wonderful time recalling memories from that era. They played several games identifying songs and [...]
Coffee at the Courtyard Estates of Piper City Courtyard Estates of Piper City held a coffee social on Thursday, Jan. 20th and invited community members to enjoy homemade pie and coffee. The social was well attended and many, many compliments to the chef were heard all around. Afterward, those with competitive natures enjoyed a game [...]
Vandalia Rehab & Health Care Center recently held their annual quilt raffle to raise funds for the special community outings program for their residents. Activity Director Eleanor McNutt had set a goal of raising $1,000 and staff members were able to surpass that goal by raising $1,015 during the ticket sales in November [...]
Piper City Rehab put on their Blue Suede Shoes Friday to celebrate Elvis Presley's Birthday! Dorothy Warriner, a life long #1 Fan was singing along with every tune without missing a beat. Staff prepared Elvis' favorite sandwich, grilled peanut butter & banana sandwiches as the crowd sang along to Elvis' #1 hits. We also [...]
