85th Anniversary Celebration Giant Success

OHS Leadership students volunteered to run the Build Your Own Sundae Bar at Shorehaven’s 85th Anniversary event. Pictured from left, Camdyn Mueske, instructor Kim Mueske, Larkyn Mueske and Kayler Rams. Shorehaven is marking its 85th anniversary this year, and has embraced residents, family members, staff, volunteers, corporate members and the community at large in a…

Family Marks 75 Years of Volunteering

As Shorehaven marks its 85th Anniversary this year, one volunteering family is marking 75 years of stewardship to the organization. Sally Christiansen illustrated her family’s dedication to generations of volunteering in a poster displayed proudly on the campus. It all began with her grandmother Ruby Petersen who began volunteering at Knollward. Sally would often join…

Shorehaven Honors Employees Shorehaven honored its employees at an Employee Service Award Program June 20 at Rockwell’s Restaurant on the Shorehaven campus. Staff were recognized for dedicated service to residents and community seniors. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, CEO Dale Dahlke commended employees for serving as steadfast providers, enriching resident lives since 1939. “Tonight…

To share the joy

Salute to volunteers during National Volunteer Week “It’s the responses you get,” longtime volunteer Judie Dimond said as she set up for Shorehaven Tuesday Happy Hour with residents last week. “If a song can bring a smile to their face, and the interaction can light up their eyes, you know you’ve made a difference.” Dimond…

Starting to paint at age 62

Expeditions to Italy, France, Mexico, Spain, Thailand, Egypt and to America’s southwest sent Shorehaven Tower artist Barbara H.’s brushes to the canvas, where she proudly presented her work for fellow residents this week. The “Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?” series continued in the community room, featuring resident artists and their work. Barbara, who…

Shorehaven Marks 85th Anniversary

Since 1939, Shorehaven has served as a trusted, faith-based resource for seniors. Offering a full continuum of care on the shores of Lac La Belle, the not for profit senior living headquarters delivers unsurpassed care in the City of Lakes. Trusted for Generations Built on a faith-filled foundation. Moving forward through innovation. Grounded in compassion…

It’s a Sweet Yuletide Gift Sale!

Sweet P’s Pantry, downtown Oconomowoc, is hosting its own onsite PopUp Shop in the Shorehaven Great Room Thursday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring sweet holiday treats and gifts from Sweet P’s Pantry. State Fair winning toffee and candied nuts, caramels, turtles, seasoned nuts, sponge candy and chocolate clusters. Made in Oconomowoc…

While Charlie Owns Your Heart

One resident recalled hunting with his dogs when Charlie sidled up to him. He remembered the thrill of the chase, the weaving through fields of stubble. Another remembered her favorite dachshund, and another, the pups she raised as a child. Volunteer Laura K. said Charlie the golden retriever brings out memories and evokes smiles whenever…