“Every leaf on that table was used,” Shorehaven Tower residents reminisced about previous Thanksgivings, where an adult always had to sit at the “kids’ table,” another pulled up a cracked wooden chair, and others had to stand, “Because it didn’t matter. We were all together.” The group shared the “guts” of the Thanksgiving holidays, when…
Lake Terrace independent living residents gather in the early morning light, gazing across trailing vines and hand-sewn daisies, swaying sunflowers, and bulky Brussels sprouts. Together, they have nurtured and embraced a plot on the west end of the Shorehaven property, now calling it “our grateful place.” [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”30″ gal_title=”A Grateful Garden”] That project runs about…
She didn’t start painting till age 75, but that didn’t stop Lake Terrace Apartments resident Pat B. from creating a firestorm of watercolor and acrylic works. Pat displayed her art at the Lake Terrace Clubhouse in July, showcasing portraits, wooded trails, ocean scapes, and hidden glades. “I had to stop playing golf and tennis, so…
We’re so incredibly proud of both our senior residents and employees who are graduating high school seniors. As so many incredible young people move forward in their lives, we asked our residents to share some pearls of wisdom to share with a younger generation. In the first of a series of posts we’ll have for…
Mother’s Day is one of our favorite and busiest holidays here at Shorehaven. With the special day coming up this Sunday – and with the Safer at Home order still in place – we want to share with you a few opportunities for you to share a smile with your loved one this weekend: If you have…
Kevin Pehler, owner and partner at Oconomowoc-based production company 3Barn, approached us recently with an idea: What would you think of getting a drone shot of Shorehaven residents holding up signs on our skywalk to share with their family members and our community? The idea took flight, and, as we discussed the message, one theme,…
“We put us to work.” “There was a need, and we’ve got people who can sew. We can do this,” Lake Terrace resident Connie Bader announced as she and three other Lake Terrace residents rallied this week to sew cloth masks for other residents. “We can do something useful.” Bader posted signup forms in the…
When you talk food with Chef Mike Stigler – our executive chef for Rockwell’s Restaurant – three things will inevitably happen: You’ll immediately begin to appreciate his passion for fresh food and ingredients, he’ll make you feel like family and if you ask him about a recipe, chances are you’ll remember only the first few…
If you were to walk into the Shorehaven Health & Rehabilitation Center, chances are you might do a double-take when you notice the lifelike dolls being cared for by our residents. The incredibly realistic baby dolls were a recent donation from the Shorehaven Service League of Volunteers to our households in skilled and memory care.…
Shorehaven independent living resident continues to support her fellow veterans. Today Marylouise Felhofer’s preferred summertime regimen includes time spent lounging on her patio with a good book and participating in many of the activities offered at Shorehaven, as well as those in the local area. Although her routine is much more relaxed than in her…