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Star Comforters: Volunteer Group of the Year


July 11, 2007

The Star Comforters concept is simple: At the request of a resident or the resident's family, volunteers serve as companions to the dying, providing terminally ill residents in the last days of their lives with a calming and supportive presence.Reported by Rochelle Shank, Lancaster New Era
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Railroad Blooms in Landis Homes Garden


June 05, 2007
Luke Bomberger shows how the passenger train pulls into the railway station. He is a member of the courtyard railroad club at Landis Homes which will have trains running on Saturday, June 9 for Spring Farm Day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Story from Lancaster Newspapers.
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Student Photograph Selected


May 29, 2007
Landis Homes recently announced the Art Student Award winner for 2007. A jury of five, representing Landis Homes residents and board, and the Lancaster Mennonite art department, selected a piece by senior Kristen Ciaccia. She is the daughter of Kathy and Ken Ciaccia of Honeybrook.
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Local Politicians Urge Elder Care Dialogue


May 05, 2007
by Tom Murse, Lancaster New Era Staff Writer

Rep. John Bear and Rep. Tim Hennessey of Chester County, who chairs the Aging & Older Adult Services committee, met with about 100 seniors at Landis Homes in Manheim Township in May.Story from Lancaster Newpapers.
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Reaching Out with At-Home Services


May 02, 2007

Offering a range of at-home services, Landis Homes has created a new program, Landis at Home, to extend the services it provides to the community.Story from Lancaster Newspapers.
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Retirement Leaves Helen Hess Very Busy


February 26, 2007
by Lori Van Ingen, Intelligencer Journal Staff
Senior puts business experience to good use. Helen Hess arranges flowers for the dining rooms and meals for the Fall Auction on September 8.Story from Lancaster Newspapers.
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Two New Directors


February 19, 2007
Susan Paul
Assisted Living Director
pictured leftAndSandy Smoker
Director of Human Resources
pictured rightBoth have experience at Landis Homes.
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Congressman Pitts at Landis Homes


February 05, 2007
Mennonite Mutual Aid and Mennonite Retirement Trust Host Event
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Promotions and Transitions


February 05, 2007

Several persons receive promotions. With the installation of Larry Zook to President, other changes followed which led to the formation of a new Management Team and a new director.
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Helena Dueck to show work at February Art Reception


January 16, 2007
Works decorate the Harvest View Gallery Walls beginning February 6.
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The Long Goodbye


January 09, 2007
by By SUSAN JURGELSKI, Lancaster New Era Staff Writer
Support group helps caregivers cope with memory loss in loved ones.
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Ralph Ashburn is January 2007 Artist


December 21, 2006
Professional photographer Ralph Ashburn to show his fine art pieces January.
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