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A Letter from the Administrator

November 10, 2022 — Greetings SLN friends and family! As we say goodbye to fall, we say hello to winter! We’ve eaten most of the leftover Halloween candy, planted our fall flowers, carved our pumpkins, and are preparing to get our sweaters and jackets out for the cooler weather coming our way. Often referred to as a transitional month,... Read More

Aging or Alzheimer’s? National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 9, 2022 — A friend’s name may elude us. We may have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Or we’ve walked into another room and forgotten what it was we needed. Are these examples of aging, early memory loss or just simply being distracted, by doing one thing while you’re thinking of another? If you or... Read More

Apple Cider Day

November 9, 2022 — They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a glass of apple cider can rejuvenate the soul. Every year on November 18, we celebrate National Apple Cider Day. The origin of apple cider dates back to 3,000 B.C., when the Celts in Britain made the beverage using crabapples. Apple cider is made... Read More

Did You Know…Veterans Day Facts

November 9, 2022 — Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are several common misconceptions. Here are some interesting facts you may not know known about Veterans Day: Veterans Day does not have an apostrophe. You may sometimes see Veterans Day spelled as “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but this is incorrect. The holiday is not a... Read More

Bite-Size Candy Corn Facts & Fun

October 9, 2022 — Invented in the late 1880s by George Renninger, the sweet treat originally named “chicken feed” was manufactured by the Wunderle Candy Corn Company in Philadelphia. Due to the kernels’ unique layers of yellow, orange, and white, the original creation process was very costly and time-consuming, however, over 100 years and a name change later, the... Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness

October 9, 2022 — Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different types of breast cancer, and people can experience different symptoms. Some individuals do not have any signs or symptoms at all. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit).... Read More

Bone and Joint Health Week

October 9, 2022 — Bone and Joint Health Action Week (October 12-18) focuses on improving quality of life and advancing the understanding and treatment of bone and joint disorders through research, prevention, and education. Did you know that as we age, we lose bone density and our cartilage thins? These factors are the leading causes of many bone and... Read More

October Birthdays!

October 9, 2022 — Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to our amazing Residents Josephine W. October 06 Wishing our staff the Happiest of Birthdays! Mary Simpson October 01 Kasey Norwood October 21 Kathy Henley October 27 Carolyn Pineda October 27 Lindsey Huddleston October 29 Wanda Ingram October 29

A Letter from the Administrator

October 9, 2022 — Greetings friends and family! In October, autumn comes into full swing. This is a great month for stargazing, watching the leaves change to their vibrant fall colors, celebrating our 46th annual Ham Festival, and preparing for the warm days and cozy nights. And with October’s harvest and cooler temperatures, we officially kick off football season!... Read More

Easy Pumpkin Crafts

October 9, 2022 — Paint a Pumpkin: Pumpkin carving can be messy, difficult, and sometimes dangerous. Instead, use some permanent markers or acrylic paint to make your pumpkin look like a monster, clown, or other Halloween character. The smaller “pie pumpkins” or even the mini-pumpkins will work perfectly for this craft. Collage Pumpkins: Cut out a 5-7 inch pumpkin... Read More