90-year-old East Texan has made over 100K wooden crosses
At 90 years old, an East Texan is still exploring his passion for creating things with wood. Fred Meissner has been making wooden crosses for more than 30 years.
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What is Your Why? Cassandra Francis, Health & Wellness Director, Shares Hers
Ever since Cassandra Francis was a little girl, she dreamed about helping others and making a difference. Hear more about her "why" and what she loves most about helping residents at a senior living community in Dallas, Texas.
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Local woman receives honorary Doctorate from Coker University
Hellen Jeanette Jackson, 93, received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Coker University on December 8, 2023, at Winter Commencement. After graduating high school Jackson Received a Scholarship from an anonymous friend to attend college. Hellen started at Coker in 1947 and graduated in 1951, majoring in History and Spanish.
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Illinois senior living community celebrates National Hobby Month
Richard lives at Brookdale Urbana in Illinois and has a unique hobby that he enjoys sharing with other residents. He enjoys building models of cars, planes, helicopters, and rockets. He has been putting together models since the second grade and has built well over 1,000 models.
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The Chords bring uplifting harmonies to Brookdale Canopy Oaks
The Chords are no strangers to the Brookdale Canopy Oaks senior living community. This group enjoys singing for the residents here throughout the year.
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What Is Your Why? Derald Powell, Executive Director, Shares His
For Derald it is simple, his motivation and his "why" are the residents at his community in McKinney, Texas. Derald has a passion for his work and helping to ensure residents enjoy every moment.
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Sun City man offers unique gifts to others
Ray lives at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Arizona and says the hobby he picked up later in life allowed him to develop a unique way to connect with others.
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Urbana senior couple expresses love for hobbies during National Hobby Month
Rick Mercer and Katie Schreter met before moving into a Brookdale Assisted Living community and their respective hobbies are part of what draws them together. For as long as he can remember, Mercer has always had a love for cars. The couple says they’ve given each other gifts relating to their hobbies over the years and they like that they are each able to find happiness doing something they love.
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'I know God has me for a purpose': Jackson native celebrates 104th birthday
An unrelenting devotion to God and cooperation with everyone — that's the key to living a long life according to Claribel Herndon, a resident at Brookdale Jackson Oaks, who celebrated her 104th birthday on Sunday.
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What is Your Why? Jane Hutson, Senior Director of Marketing & Sales, Shares Hers
Jane switched careers later in life and couldn't be more thrilled about helping seniors and their loved ones navigate the journey of finding their home in a Brookdale Senior Living community. Jane has a true passion for senior living and a smile that lights up an entire room.
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KLEW Community Hero: Brookdale Lewiston Staff
The associates at Brookdale Lewiston in Idaho were recently selected to be featured in KLEW's series called "Community Hero."
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Jackson resident celebrates 104th birthday
Claribel Herndon was honored during a reception at Brookdale Jackson Oaks on Friday ahead of her 104th birthday celebration.
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High school jazz duo in Virginia Beach brings live music to retirement homes
Rourke Coffin and Mason Filio, both 17, recently started playing for local assisted living communities. The Virginia Beach high school seniors call their jazz duo Seniors Playing for Seniors.
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West Ashley centenarian's birthday tradition: A heartfelt card for every year she's lived
The associates at a Brookdale Senior Living community in Charleston, South Carolina spread the word to try to get Caroline 102 birthday cards for her 102nd birthday this year.
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Lewiston seniors share heartfelt New Year's resolutions for 2024
Residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Lewiston, Idaho shared their resolutions for 2024 with a local TV station.
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