Blog: Resident Spotlight

 Martha Thomas has been a special part of senior community for 19 years BEDFORD, Pa. – Martha Thomas celebrated her 102nd birthday on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. Thomas has been part of the senior living community for 19 years and has been known to entertain the…

Born and raised in Butler, PA, Kate is now one of the most involved residents at Newhaven Court at Clearview.  Kate attends a wide variety of activities including exercise, bingo, card games, crafts, cooking, church services, and entertainment events.  Her favorite thing to do is share stories about her life…

Sara, more commonly known as Sally, has been a resident of Newhaven Court at Clearview since December ’17 and says she loves being here. Sally’s loves reminiscing about was her marriage to Leon.  The two were married in 1960 in Bellefonte, PA where they lived until she recently moved here. …

Jim was born January 5th, ’38, the middle child of a family of 5 in Manns Choice, Pa. He grew up in this rural area, attending Bedford Area School, where he met his future wife, Adrienne, in grade school. After high school graduation, Jim joined the Air Force in ’56…

Baltimore native Charles Fritze will turn 100 on April 17 EASTON, Maryland – Candle Light Cove will hold a 100th birthday celebration on April 17 at the senior living community at 106 West Earle Avenue. Resident Charles Fritze, a native of Baltimore, will become a centenarian on that date. He…

Bill and Sonia, one of our lovely married couples at Newhaven Court, have had quite the life together! They originally met at a church function when they were both of high school age, but different towns.  They recall it being a much different time then as they didn’t live in…

  Meet Joann, our Winter Resident Spotlight! Joann met her husband while waitressing at a local favorite restaurant. His charm won her over and they soon married.  They raised a family of three wonderful children together. Joann Loves to travel. While she has many fond memories of her trips, the…

Vivian was born on September 25, 1923 in nearby Altoona. When her mother went into labor, her father, Bill, went to get the doctor, but Vivian was in a hurry to come into this world and was born at home before the doctor even made it there! Vivian had one…

One of the greatest things about working in senior living is getting to know each resident as new friends. We find out about hidden talents or passions and try to utilize those within our Activity Programming to ensure there’s something for everyone. Shortly after she joined our family, Pat began…

David was born, June 5, 1931 to Edna and Nathain of Charlesville, PA.  David was their middle of 3 children.  Like many, he grew up on a farm in Bedford County and attended Bedford Schools, and graduated from Bedford High School in 1948.  Reviewing David’s senior yearbook with him, you…