holiday Articles
Social activities at retirement communities can dispel holiday loneliness
By Tara Ober / December 20, 2018 Family, Lifestyle, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, BV, campus life, Christmas, concert, families, holiday, Social Activities
Though wishful greetings of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” may be sincere and heartfelt, they might have little effect on people who are lonely, including those in their senior years. …
Brethren Village Retirement Community is blessed and thankful
By Tara Ober / November 19, 2018 Family, Uncategorized Brethren Village, BV, giving, holiday, thanksgiving
Almost 400 years after Thanksgiving was first observed in Plymouth Colony, we still gather with family and friends for fellowship and to show gratitude for our abundant blessings. As we …
Celebrate your senior dad with a gift that’s just right for him
By Ethan Eshbach / June 16, 2017 Community, Lifestyle, Senior Living Brethren Village, families, holiday, residents
For many families with older parents, deciding how to celebrate Dad on Father’s Day is a bigger challenge than how to honor Mom on Mother’s Day. But fathers appreciate special remembrances, too. Here are a few more ideas for gifts or special activities that Dad might appreciate, whether he still lives in his private home or in a cottage or apartment at a senior living community.
Celebrations and decorations commemorate Christmastime at Brethren Village Retirement Community
By John Snader / December 19, 2016 Community, Lifestyle, Residential Living, Senior Living Christmas, concierge services, holiday, worship services
“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” and at Brethren Village, which is home for 1,100-plus seniors, we make every effort to transform our retirement community into a lovely …