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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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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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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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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Richland seniors find love and companionship at Brookdale
Two residents at Brookdale Senior Living in Richland have found an unexpected connection, defying the odds and creating a bond over their shared pasts. Recently, Judy met Steven Eisenberg, a 74-year-old Air Force veteran and fellow Brookdale resident. Although they had seen each other around for over a year, it was their shared experiences that brought them closer. "But we just had so much in common. We both have a lot of pain, and we enjoy going out and eating," Judy said. "When I met Steve, we started really talking. I fell in love with him."
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Helen Oleniczak turns 106 years old at Brookdale Niagara
Helen Oleniczak spent many decades as a nurse, and now, at 106 years old, she's kicking back at Brookdale Niagara, playing bingo and watching sports. "Oh I feel very happy!" Helen says. "I can't get over it: that everyone thinks of an old lady [for her birthday]."
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Brookdale Jackson Oaks hosts variety show
One local senior living community hosts one of the best shows in town. Brookdale Jackson Oaks hosted a special variety show this afternoon that was free and open to the public. Residents took to the stage to showcase their talents. One resident even dressed up as Minnie Pearl to tell jokes.
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Watershed students partner with Boulder seniors on oil paintings
High school students from Boulder’s Watershed School took inspiration from the lives of seniors to create oil paintings for their Painting and Perception class. Chris Carithers, the art teacher at the experiential private school, partnered with Boulder’s Brookdale Meridian senior living community for the class project. The 14 students in the class worked with a senior or senior couple at Brookdale, interviewing them in November to learn about their most meaningful memories, favorite decades and experiences that brought them the most joy.
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“It makes you feel really good” 96-year-old resident embraces new woodworking hobby
In celebration of National Hobby Month, KAUZ highlighted David Whitehead, who recently picked up a hobby in woodworking. He said it offers a sense of purpose, as well as satisfaction. ”These are 3-D puzzles really, you really have to take your time, [and] I have lots of time to kill here,” Whitehead said.
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Brookdale residents find romantic connections
Along with a sense of community and meaningful friendships, some Brookdale Senior Living residents also find romantic connections. Kathy Manzi, a widow for 23 years, has found unexpected companionship with fellow widower and Veteran Larry Powell. Together, they have enriched each other's lives by exploring shared passions like dancing and travel.
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