All over Canton, Ohio, cheers erupted Monday as folks watched the moon eclipse the sun. At Brookdale Canton, residents held a "solar-bration", complete with commemorative photos marking the once-in-a-generation event.

World War II veteran Emil G. Hirsch is a five-year resident of Brookdale Northbrook. Friday, he recieved France's highest distinction of honor for his role in liberating France during the war. “I feel overwhelmed, if you want to know,” Hirsch said. “It’s the highest honor that one can get and I’m forever grateful."

At Brookdale Cedar Springs, residents came outside around 2 p.m. to watch the solar eclipse. While some were blown away by the eclipse, others - like Jim Lyons - say their favorite part of the whole experience was the snacks.

Brookdale Olney residents got to see the eclipse on Monday. They described it as "incredible", "amazing", and "exciting". “This is once-in-a-lifetime, and I’d be happy to view it with the glasses," said Mark Ehman, a resident. "It just makes us stand in awe of our Universe."

Brookdale New Braunfels threw an "Eclipse the Day" party - with snacks, drinks, appetizers, and friends and family. Some residents had never seen an eclipse before and say they were excited to see it get dark.

Monday, residents at Remington Park got to see the solar eclipse. For some, like Gloria Dennis, it was their first time. "It was fantastic," Gloria said. "I loved it, beauty of it, beauty of everybody to go and see it." And she didn't watch it alone; her granddaughter, Anna, joined her.

Residents at Brookdale Waterview Court gathered outside to watch the solar eclipse. This is the last eclipse the U.S. will see for 20 years. And residents say - they aren't taking it for granted: “The one we had today is, of course, the last one I’ll see...and not too many in between.”

France is honoring a Brookdale Northbrook resident - PFC. Emil Hirsch - with its highest honor. In 1943, Emil was drafted into the Army. He fought deep into France, defending it from Nazis. “I realize it's not what I singularly did,” Hirsch says. “But it wasn't in vain.”

At 105 years old, Round Rock resident Elizabeth Morris still remembers Austin in the 1920s: baking pies, farming, keeping chickens. And for Austinites today who care to listen, her advice to live life well is simple: “I’m just telling everybody, just take it easy and slow. Enjoy life. That’s what I’m trying to do."

Residents at Brookdale Summer Ridge are excited for the upcoming solar eclipse. "Well, I know I’m not gonna see another one in my lifetime, so this is it!" one resident said. The community is throwing a "solar-bration" on Monday, with special eclipse-themed food and drinks.

A Brookdale Senior Living leader has been recognized by McKnight’s as a “Women of Distinction” honoree in the senior living industry. Karen Peck, Vice President of Clinical Services-East, has been inducted into the Hall of Honor.

"Leaders You Should Know" highlights community leaders who are making a notable impact in the Nashville region. Monday, they published their interview with Brookdale CEO Cindy Baier.

For over a decade, Linda Monroe has worked as a fitness instructor at Brookdale Canyon Lakes. And now she's being recognized for it - as the winner of the Cornerstone Award for Trust, picked from over 30,000 associates.

Lauratta Tice, a resident at Brookdale Gables Farmington, was featured on WFSB's "Mommy Monday." Decades ago, Lauratta held a big position at Emhart Corporation at a time when it was unusual for women to work outside of the home. Through this position she started lecturing to area college business classes in upwards of 100 students per class, and all without a college degree.

A total solar eclipse is one week away. WKYC spoke to folks in Avon Lake, Ohio about how they're getting ready - including Don Packe, a resident at Brookdale Westlake Village. He's a former NASA engineer. He's been on a mission to educate his fellow residents about the eclipse.