Life Stories
Retirement homes are mistaken as places to grow old. These stories prove age is nothing but a number. As we age, we gain valuable life advice to share, have time to volunteer and find new adventures to enrich our experiences. Sit back, relax and read a senior resident’s story or two. And be sure to check back often as our residents have a lot to share.
Schedule a tour here to meet our residents and hear stories like the ones below.
Ron Reflects on His Trailblazing Hiking Adventures
If you’ve ever been on a hiking trail in the central Pennsylvania region, you may have Ron Gray, a resident at Country Meadows of York-South, to thank. What started as …
Read MoreThe Forks Campus Blooms Thanks to Barney’s Green Thumb
As long as Barney Zmoda’s son, Daniel, can remember his dad had always been passionate about gardening and experimenting with recipes featuring the home-grown fruits and vegetables. So, when it …
Read MoreResident Fred Bonilla receives honorary degree from Commonwealth University
Fred Bonilla, a resident of Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg, will be the first to stress the importance of education. But, as he has learned in his long and adventurous life, …
Read MoreThe Daughters’ Mitzvah: Honoring Family Traditions and Embracing the Community
At Country Meadows of Allentown, when the smells of brisket and latkes fill the air, it doesn’t mean just a good meal—it means connection, memories, and tradition. Throughout the year, …
Read MoreJoan’s Passion and Purpose Found on the Road to Recovery
Life can change in an instant. In Joan Feskanin’s case, she harnessed her positive, purpose-driven attitude to overcome adversity and a long healing process after a serious fall that resulted …
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