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.
A Sweet Love Story: Clair and Gloria
There are two very important days in Clair and Gloria Sterner’s love story: Tuesday, June 26, 2023 and Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024—the day they met and the day they got …
Read MoreLifesong Hospice and Palliative Care’s Legacy Project for resident Evie Hildebrand celebrates family traditions
As 2024 drew to a close, 103-year-old Evie Hildebrand and her two sons enjoyed a morning together preparing and sharing a signature family dessert at her home at Country Meadows …
Read MoreChristmas at Country Meadows: Enjoying cherished traditions and adding new ones
Throughout the holiday season, Country Meadows co-workers are just as busy as Santa’s helpers as they plan events and activities to get our residents into the holiday spirit. Across all …
Read MoreCountry Meadows’ oldest resident Margaret Dilullo turns 110
When asked what advice she has to share with the residents and co-workers at her home at Country Meadows Retirement Communities Wyomissing campus, Margaret raised her can of Yuengling lager …
Read MoreResident John Wolfe celebrates Veterans Day with local first-grader and WWII enthusiast
In June 2024, John Wolfe went on a ride of a lifetime thanks to AARP’s Wish of a Lifetime program. While John was piloting an airplane for the last time, …
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