Stewart second-graders read to Halcyon House residents

At Halcyon House, it is our belief and essential for one's well-being to wake up every morning with a purpose; with this in mind the Halcyon Wellness Team developed a Passion Pledge Campaign with residents and team members sharing their passions whatever they may be.

Yareck Pozarycki, wife Heather and their three daughters delighted a packed audience in the Morrison Center on Tuesday evening. Yareck is a native of Poland, and he delivered a personal story about Heather being in Poland on a mission trip and how they met. Jareck spoke in Polish as his wife translated. He spoke of his childhood and how he eventually found spirituality. Their story, plus their music was beautiful and moving for all the residents who experienced the evening with the Pozarcycki family. Yareck is a team member of Halcyon?s Environmental Services and everyone is now anxiously waiting to hear the second edition, which should include their love story and the eventual move to this ?Neck of the Woods.?

Donna Seawall traveled from the state of Washington to spend several days with her grandmother, Mabel Lenz.

Dick Colby wishes to extend a warm welcome to join him in the Epworth Chapel every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. for selections of ?Classical Music.?

Volunteers Gladys Ferguson and Eveline Adam were busy in the kitchenette creating decorations for May baskets. It was a bright and glitzy May Day at Halcyon House.

Mr. Miller and his second-grade students from Stewart Elementary were welcomed to Halcyon House on Tuesday. They each were paired with a resident who enjoyed being read to by the youngsters.

Laura Craig furnished a gorgeous vase of flowers from her personal garden for the coffee table in the library. There have been numerous comments and conversation about the tulips, bleeding hearts and lilacs and what a welcome sight of spring.

Creations by Char, a boutique for women in The Village, provided a Trunk Show in the Morrison Center on Wednesday afternoon. There was an array of selections from clothing, jewelry, watches, scarves and purses to choose from. The appreciative shoppers had lots of pretty items to choose from. Char plans to return in the future.

Goodwill provided a convenient service by picking up donated items from all the residents. What a great service!

Participants in the Movers and Thinkers group have been reveling in the warm weather as they gather on the Vetter Patio for fun, games and exercise every day after lunch.

Pastor Jason Collier from the Ainsworth Community Church held church services on Sunday. The sermon was titled ?God is Ginormous? with the Scripture from Deuteronomy. Linda McNeil served as the pianist.