Sevierville couple’s relationship stands test of time for 7 decades
This Valentine’s Day, one Sevierville couple is sharing the secret to their seven-decade marriage. At 93 years old, Dwight and Peggy Haigler are celebrating 72 years of wedded bliss, paying tribute to a relationship that’s survived plenty of ups and downs. They said they made it through the tough times by preparing for them together.
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Decatur couple celebrating 70 years worth of love
A lot can change over seven decades. For some people, however, things can continue unchanged. For Barbara and Frank Smith, one thing has remained the same: their commitment to each other and marriage. The pair grew up in Anniston and said their love story began in high school. They are still in love 70 years later, and live at Brookdale Cedar Springs.
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Bakersfield PD deliver 350 roses to Brookdale Riverwalk seniors for Valentine's Day visit
Members of the Bakersfield Police Department gave residents at the Brookdale Riverwalk some roses for Valentine’s Day. Brookdale Riverwalk, a local senior living community, hosted the visit from the “Cupid Crew” to deliver 350 roses to residents.
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A Second Chance at Love: Tarpon Springs couple finds romance at 90
Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it—sometimes even at a senior living community. Just ask Charlie Jarvis, 90, and Donna Huffman, 85, who discovered a second chance at love at Brookdale Tarpon Springs. Both widowed, Charlie and Donna thought their days of romance were behind them. But fate had other plans.
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True Northwest: Couple in their 70s find second chance at love
Love can bloom at any age, and one couple at Brookdale Federal Way is proving it. At 79 and 73, they're celebrating their first Valentine's Day together.
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From blind date to forever: A 55-year love story
This Valentine’s Day, ten couples at Brookdale Medford are celebrating a combined 546 years of marriage, a testament to love that stands the test of time. Among them are Jean and Georgia Gilliam, whose journey began with a blind date in 1969 and has continued for over five decades.
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Gresham couple celebrates 75 years of love on Valentine’s Day
A Gresham couple celebrated their 75th year together on Valentine’s Day. Herbert and Cleta Fox shared their decades-long love story. The couple now lives at Brookdale Mt. Hood.
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Brookdale West County couple celebrates 74th anniversary
A couple in west St. Louis County has celebrated a big anniversary. On Jan. 6, Lee and Betty Wallis celebrated their 74th anniversary. “I saw her singing in the choir. It was love at first sight,” recalled Lee. The couple now lives at Brookdale West County outside of St. Louis.
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Medford senior couples celebrate marital bliss on Valentine’s Day
The 10 couples at Brookdale Senior Living have a combined 546 years of marriage; 'Make sure it’s the right one'
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Couple about to celebrate their 75th anniversary shares their love story this Valentine's Day
While most are celebrating Valentine’s Day, some like Cleta and Herbert Fox say every day is like Valentine’s Day for them. The couple has been married for 74 years, with their 75th wedding anniversary arriving this September. The pair live at Brookdale Mt. Hood in Gresham, Oregon.
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Brookdale wins inaugural 2024 Prism Award
Brookdale Senior Living has been recognized by WTWH Healthcare as a winner in its inaugural Prism Awards program in the category of “Social Stewardship.” This award recognizes companies that have made significant achievements in social responsibility initiatives related to community engagement, such as involvement in philanthropic efforts made to the community or contributions made to the community through programs, partnerships and outreach.
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Voorhees seniors cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl pep rally
Residents and staff members of Brookdale Evesham cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles during a Super Bowl pep rally held at the Voorhees, NJ senior living community on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. This photo gallery shows the joy and spirit of the residents.
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NJ seniors create friendly Super Bowl challenge
Fans are showing their true colors this week as we get ready for the Super Bowl, and for some, that means their competitive spirit is coming out. Seniors in South Jersey with a special connection to the Eagles are taking on seniors in Kansas City. This little friendly wager happened at Brookdale Evesham, which is a senior living center with a lot of Eagles Fans in New Jersey. They have a sister senior living center out in Kansas City where there are a lot of Chiefs fans. There was music from The Big Easy at a pep rally Wednesday, where the Eagles fans issued a challenge to those Chiefs fans. A friendly wager proposing the fans of the losing team in the Super Bowl must post a video on social media congratulating the winning team.
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Overland Park seniors bring their A-game for Chiefs pep rally, bet against Philly community
Brookdale Overland Park 119th issued a Super Bowl challenge with a sister community in Philadelphia ahead of the big game. The losing community has to post a video on social media congratulating the winning team.
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Brookdale Resident Reflects on FBI Experience
Our communities are filled with many residents who have put their lives on the line to protect us. They have served in the military, fire departments, police forces, and federal law enforcement. Jerry West spent 20 years in the Federal Bureau of Investigations as an FBI agent, chasing down bank robbers, spies, and suspects in high-profile cases. Now retired, Jerry lives a quieter life at Brookdale Lake Orienta and spends his time traveling with his wife. For more information on Brookdale or to find a community near you, visit brookdale.com.
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