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Fellowship with Friends

As part of his purpose for your life, God created you to be in fellowship with other people. While it is perfectly acceptable to spend time alone, it is equally important to develop and nurture deep friendships. Friendships add accountability as well as joy to your life. True friends help shoulder sorrows, bear burdens, and express excitement. Life can become so filled with work, errands, and chores that taking time to fellowship with friends may rank low on the list of priorities.

God designed you with a longing to be accepted and connected. To put it another way, fellowship with those on the same course in life makes the road easier. There is value in gathering with others of similar beliefs whether you attend a conference, go to a Sunday worship service, or join a neighborhood bible study group. I challenge you to push up the ranking currently assigned to fellowship so that your friends and family can share in your life’s joys and sorrows. Schedule time to meet with a close friend as soon as you can. While you’re at it, write or e-mail an old friend and renew that special friendship.

-Jim

September 2020

Message from the President of Columbia Cottage

Staff Appreciation 2020

Staff Appreciation 2020

News from Columbia Cottage Assisted Living CommunityThe ONLY Licensed Assisted Living in the area

VISIONPerforming with a passion for

excellence while doing the right things the right way.

MISSIONConnecting with our customers.

Knowing their needs and exploring their ideas.

Delivering products and services that they value.

VALUESHonor God

Employee Focused - Customer CenteredSupplier/Partner Relationships

Community MindedGrowth and Profitability

3121 State Hill RoadWyomissing, Pennsylvania(610) 927-0310

HORST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

“When I walked in this door for the very first time as a staff member, it felt like home. I never imagine the difference that one year would make, and honestly who thought we would have a year like we have had? As I sit here, and I think about how very blessed I am to work with my superheroes every single day. We have endured so many things in the last year, from Merri being promoted to me taking the reins. I have asked you to trust me, teach me and most of all grow with me. Each of you has earned a place in my heart. I watch as you tenderly care for out residents, I have seen you rally when someone in our cottage family dies. COVID has asked you to become so much more than caregivers; you have become cheerleaders, fashion divas, support systems, emotional supports, and hairdressers, know that my list could go on.

I do not think I could ever put into words how much I appreciate you. When the regional team talks about the staff at Wyo, I cannot help but smile. I get to brag that Wyo really is Wyo! Our environment is

so different from the other three cottages. You can walk in during the day and you will find a lively bunch, who forced Austin to bust out of his shell, but still have not been able to break Inez out of hers. Second shift, I can honestly say that you absolutely engage the residents, Antonina on her first day, you danced with the residents at the drop of a hat! Third shift, if I had the opportunity to vote for an entire shift, you would win hands down you never ever miss the opportunity to impress us! Thank you for all that you do! Robin said to me recently that it is wonderful to wake up and know that I can go to a job that I love; you all make this possible. Thank you for all the hard work, dedication, and absolute love for our residents and this building.” – Noreen

“There are never enough words to show or express my respect and appreciation for our staff here at the cottage. I feel in my opinion that we have the BEST STAFF! And lets face it, this is my speech so my opinion is the only one that matters right now! Your kindness, compassion, and caring attitude towards our residents never go unnoticed. I want to thank you for your relentless dedication to providing selfless care to our residents especially during these trying times of this pandemic that is COVID 19. All of the many smiles, warm touches, singing and sometimes dancing (Arialis) around the cottage, this goes a long way in lifting our resident’s spirits. I know it hasn’t always been easy to stay upbeat and positive, but you have, and for that we are grateful. You are my team, you are the backbone of this cottage always helping us to stand tall.

Mother Theresa once quoted “God does not command us to do great things, God commands us to do little things with great love” and that is what I see every day at the cottage. So, I would like to thank you, our brave Heroes, that are helping to keep our community safe.” - Robin

Continued on back

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Words that start with “S” 3:15 Bingo

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Women’s Manicures 3:15 2 Cent Game

Staff Dress Down: Crazy Hair Day 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Trivial Pursuit 3:15 Happy Hour

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Ring Toss 3:15 Women’s Manicures

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Bible Talk 3:15 Iced Tea & Lemonade in the Courtyard 6:00 Movie & Popcorn Night

Labor Day 9:30 Stretcherize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 12:00 Luau Cook-Out! 1:30 Faces and Places DVD 3:15 Women’s Manicures

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Men’s Manicures & Shaves 3:15 Hangman 6:00 Game Night

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Women’s Manicures 3:15 Po-Ke-No

911 Remembrance Day Staff Dress Down: Red, White, & Blue 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Word from Words “Remembrance Day” 3:15 Happy Hour

Chocolate Milkshake Day 9:30 Stretchercise 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Name Five 3:15 Chocolate Milkshake Social

National Assisted Living Week Grandparent’s Day Staff Dress Down: Pajama Day 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 History of Grandparent’s Day 3:15 Iced Tea & Lemonade in the Courtyard 6:00 Movie & Popcorn Night

National Assisted Living Week Staff Dress Down: Music Monday 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Women’s Manicures 3:15 UNO

National Assisted Living Week Staff Dress Down: Tutu Tuesday 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Karaoke Party 3:15 Bingo

National Assisted Living Week Staff Dress Down: Wacky Hair Wednesday 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Men’s Manicures & Shaves 3:15 Popsicles on the Porch 6:00 Game Night

National Assisted Living Week Staff Dress Down: Throwback Thursday 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Women’s Manicures 3:15 Ice Cream Social

National Assisted Living Week Staff Dress Down: Football Friday 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Bingo 3:15 Happy Hour

National Assisted Living Week National Dance Day Staff Dress Down: Your Favorite Color 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 DANCE PARTY 3:15 Strawberry Daiquiris

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Bible Talk 3:15 Iced Tea & Lemonade in the Courtyard 6:00 Movie & Popcorn Night

World Alzheimer’s DayStaff Dress Down: Alzheimer’s Shirt 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Word from Words “Alzheimer’s Day” 3:15 Women’s Manicures

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Balloon Toss 3:15 Bingo

First Day of Fall 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Pumpkin Craft 3:15 Apple Cider Social

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Bingo 3:15 Cottage Store 6:00 Game Night

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Po-Ke-No 3:15 Men’s Manicures & Shaves

Staff Dress Down: Casual Day 9:30 Stretchersize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Pictionary 3:15 Happy Hour

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Bible Talk 3:15 Iced Tea & Lemonade in the Courtyard 6:00 Movie & Popcorn Night

Ask a Stupid Question Day 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Jokes & Funnies 3:15 Scrabble

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Soft Pretzels & Root Beer 3:15 Bingo

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Women’s Manicures 3:15 Conversation Ball 6:00 Game Night

9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Coordinator’s Meeting 2:00 All Staff Meeting 3:15 Men’s Manicures & Shaves 6:00 Game Night

National Pancake Day 9:30 Stretchercize 10:00 Coffee & Current Events 1:30 Wheel of Fortune 3:15 Word from Word “Short Stack Pancake”

Sunday Monday Thursday

Resident BirthdaysMae Evans, 9/3Mary Staschak, 9/4Judith Buchholz, 9/7Gene McCarney, 9/15Jane Leupold, 9/16Annette Marth, 9/18

Staff BirthdaysAmanda Asberry, 9/3Mary Farrell, 9/10Tiffany Klinger, 9/22

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www.columbiacottage.com/whats-happening/Note: Calendar is available online and is subject to change. WYOMISSING

Wednesday

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIESLeanny Lebron, Medication Technician- 3 yearsInez Rodriguez, Homemaker- 1 yearInez is a self-taught bartender and bartended for 7 years.

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Elizabeth RasbridgeJoseph Ciatto

Gene McCarney

Welcome to our new resident!

Russell ReinhartSeptember 2020