Halcyon House

Many of Halcyon residents viewed the movie ?Unbroken? at the State Theater. What a great story of survival. Also, many Halcyontonians later attended ?American Sniper,? which was a true story. The coming attractions appear enticing as well.

Sybil Thornton was witnessed hugging her son Mike and youngest grandson Will. They were overnight guests on the way back to Drake for Will?s second semester of his junior year. Will spent last semester in Germany and traveled to 10 European countries. Of course, Grandma Sybil and her boys dined at Dodici's where hugs were exchanged by Lorraine and a fascinating conversation ensued. Will and Mike spent the next morning ?attempting? to teach an old lady (grandma) all the bells and whistles installed on her Samsung Galaxy. What a feat!

Betty Osincup officially treated herself to an Amtrak trip across country to destination Los Angeles in honor of her 95th birthday. She was accompanied on the trip by her daughter and grandson, Elyse and Ben Chapman. They had a sleeper roomette which was enjoyed for two nights as they moved down the rails experiencing the countryside. They were guests of daughter Nancy Roselund in Canyon Country, Calif. They attended their church's 31st annual Magic Christmas Caroling Truck where some of the family took in a seven-hour tour of North Hollywood neighborhoods. Some of the other family were viewers and had a surprise picture taken by a national professional photographer who was recording the event for television and national reporters. On Betty?s bucket list was to especially welcome and meet Archer, her 20th great-grandchild who is 7 months old. The return trip was also good, and they did not get a California tan or go to the beach.

?National Hug Day? was observed with several witnessing the hugs being passed around which is an everyday occurrence for many. Who couldn?t use a hug? Everyone is encouraged to share their kindness every day and prove that a friendly hug goes a long way!

The Wellness Department is hosting a new session of LifeBio which includes all the tools needed to write a biography. Everyone was encouraged to join in and make their mark on their personal journey in life to share with the next generation.

Mercy and Marjy have been hosting games, refreshments and socialization for the assisted-living residents every Friday afternoon in the Sitler Lounge.

It was a sea of red on National Wear Red Day. The event was to bring awareness of heart disease and stroke and that it is not just a men's disease. Every year, one in three women die, and with education and lifestyle changes 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented.

The benefits of Red Wine and Chocolate event was held in the Morrison Center on Monday, Feb. 9. Isabella Santoro of Café Dodici's shop furnished samples of an array of chocolates and wine available and other items available in their store located on the east side of the square. The Washington County Hospital dietitian was invited to explain the benefits of dark chocolate and the use of red wine, in moderation.

Gene and Lori Hoyle entertained in the Day Lounge this week. They sang solos and duets with the audience appreciating all the personal kindness they receive from the Hoyles.

The Washington Mennonite Church conducted the afternoon church service in the Epworth Chapel on Sunday. Amanda Beachy?s sermon title was ?Showing the Kindness of Jesus? with the Scripture reading from Mark 1: 29-31. Susan See served as the pianist.