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Updates on New Residential Living Expansion - Cottage Homes & Hybrid Homes


He finds forgotten history in the hills and fields


February 08, 2010
Lancaster Newspapers Photo
By LORI VAN INGEN, Staff WriterLancaster NewspapersResident Walter Shirk has made lime kilns and historical markers his lifelong interest.  more

For this Ephrata senior, life is art


February 01, 2010
Lancaster Newspaper Photo
Ephrata Artist Helena Dueck will bring her painted and quilted works of arts to a reception at Landis Homes tomorrow night.By Lori Van IngenIntelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era   more

It's back to the books for this teacher


January 25, 2010
Lancaster Newspaper Photo
An interview with Connie Stauffer who heads the Advisory board for Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning.


By LORI VAN INGEN, Staff Writer


Lancaster Newspapers  more

Educational programs set for seniors


January 24, 2010
Announcement about the Spring 2010 Semester and Kick-off event.Lancaster Sunday News  more

Dueck Shows New Work in February


January 07, 2010
Helena Dueck will bring her latest quilted and painted artwork to share on February 2.  more

Eight Week Trip to Africa Took 50 Years


January 04, 2010
Lancaster Newpaper Photo
By Lori Van Ingen
Staff Writer
Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era
It took him more than 50 years, but Ken Espenshade finally made it to Africa.   more

Two Green Certified at Landis Homes


December 22, 2009
Linford Good & Chris Kennel
Two pass the Green Advantage exam for green building practices certification.  more

Survey Shows Resident Satisfaction


December 21, 2009
Landis Homes resident survey results are compared with other like organizations.  more

Landis Homes Announces Two New Board Members


December 09, 2009
Ken Brubaker returns to the board and Dorothy Yoder joins as a new member.  more

Parkinson's Support Group to Benefit from Diners


December 08, 2009
December Diners at Loxley's Restaurant may choose to make 5% donation of their bill go to charity.  more

Life in the Jungle


December 05, 2009
Akron couple, which includes Landis Homes team member, recall Amazon mission By JOAN KERN, Correspondent
Lancaster Newspapers  more

Landis Homes Best Place to Work Rating Announced


December 01, 2009
Landis Homes Is rated #8 (large business) Best Place to Work in state of Pennsylvania.   more

Age 100 and Still a Kid Brother


November 16, 2009
Photo by Lancaster Newspapers
Former resident and mayor Art Wolf has fond memories of Akron By LORI VAN INGEN, Staff Writer
Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era  more

Commuters work in tandem


November 08, 2009
Jeff Ruppenthal/Sunday News Photo
City residents and co-workers bike to jobs in Lititz on a bicycle built for two.
By Mandy Stoltzfus, Sunday News Staff Writer   more

What to do for Flu?


October 24, 2009
Pastors prepare for H1N1 flu Hold seminar to discuss how to plan for pandemicBY LORI VAN INGEN, Staff Writer
Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era  more

Art Reception Features Two Local Artists


October 13, 2009
An art reception to be held on November 12 will feature two Lancaster county artists, John Showalter and Donald Reese.  more

Avoiding the Big Fall


October 05, 2009
Take some precautionary measures to improve safety and strength. __
By Susan Jurgelski,
Lancaster Newspapers Staff Writer  more

Landis Homes Launches $16M Expansion


September 23, 2009
By Tim MeKeel
Staff Writer
Intelligencer Journal
Lancaster New Era The entire phase will incorporate numerous green construction facets, such as geothermal heating and cooling, rain water collection and reuse and environmentally sensitive materials.  more

Plowing in Hope


September 22, 2009
Landis Homes holds service of blessing and plowing event in anticipation of the new Hybrid Homes and Cottage Homes coming in 2010.  more

Landis Homes Named to Best Places to Work in PA 2009


September 01, 2009
Landis Homes will be recognized at the Best Places to Work in PA evening awards ceremony on Tuesday, December , 2009, at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, PA. Rankings will be revealed at the ceremony.  more

Teaching Himself by Teaching Others


August 24, 2009
Photo property of Lancaster Newspapers
By Lori Van Ingen,
Staff Writer, Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New EraGeophysicist Charles Scharnberger will be teaching a class at Landis Homes called "What's New in the Universe?" as part of the Pathways Institute Fall schedule.  more

Stringdusters Hold Court at Long's Park


August 24, 2009
Nelson & Esther Hostetter
By Lori Van Ingen, Staff WriterIntelligencer Journal
Lancaster New EraBluegrass Band at local venue includes grandson of Landis Homes residents Nelson and Esther Hostetter  more

Reader's Choice Awards


August 23, 2009
Landis Homes received recognition in three categories for 2009.  more

Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® Kicks Off Fall Classes


August 18, 2009
Two hundred persons gathered for the opening event for the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® classes for Fall 2009.  more

Heritage Watchers Starting Fall Series in September


August 17, 2009
Joanne Hess Siegrist, is beginning her 14th year of leading this class series on September 3.   more

Living One Day at a Time


August 06, 2009
Lancaster Newspaper Photo by Richard Hertzler
Ada Miller, who is celebrating her 101st birthday,
is hugged by her daughter, Jean Weaver, at Landis Homes.
Resident Ada Miller Turns 101 today!
Lancaster Newspapers Staff Writer Lori Van Ingen has an article on a visit she had with Ada and her daughter.  more

August 4 Art Show Features Many Artists


July 28, 2009
Watercolorist Mary Trees will share her exhibit space for the opening reception and month of August with artists who have donated works to the Fellowhip Day auction on September 12.  more

Doing the Little Things has Big Impact


June 22, 2009
By Lori Van Ingen
Nancy Pawling - Photo by Lancaster NewspapersLancaster Newspapers Staff Writer


Doing the little things has big impact Award-winning caregiver strives to make senior citizens' days brighter. Nancy Pawling receives state award for Caregiver of the Year.
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Student Artwork 2009 Selected


May 15, 2009
Landis Homes Student Art Award 2009Artwork by Lancaster Mennonite School senior Jennifer Shenk was selected for the Landis Homes Student Art Award for 2009.
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Lessons from Yesteryear


May 11, 2009


Paul H. WeaverLori Van Ingen
Staff Writer, Lancaster Newspapers



Five Lancaster County residents including Landis Homes resident Paul Weaver remember the Great Depression.
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She's Hooked on Rugs


May 04, 2009

By Lori Van Ingen
Staff Writer, Lancaster Newspapers


Resident Reba C. Miller makes and donates some of her hooked rugs to the Kraybill campus of Lancaster Mennonite School's 32nd annual benefit auction.
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Two New Board Members Announced


May 04, 2009
Daniel D. MastAlvin M. Weaver


Alvin M. Weaver and Daniel D. Mast were appointed to the board in April 2009.
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Better Late than Never


April 27, 2009
By Lori Van Ingen
Staff Writer, Lancaster Newspapers
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Senior's Talk is Right on the Money


April 13, 2009
By Lori Van Ingen
Staff Writer, Lancaster Intelligencer Journal


William E. Whitesell, a professor emeritus of economics at Franklin & Marshall College who will teach a class at Landis Homes on April 24, said two things led us into the current recession.
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Hit or miss


April 09, 2009
By Eric Veronikis, Central Penn Business Journal

Regional assisted-living centers have taken investment hits on Wall Street and have grappled with increased food, energy and other costs over the past year, as have many other regional businesses.
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New Director of Gift Planning Services Announced


April 01, 2009
Alonna Gautsche Sprunger, of Lancaster, begins serving.
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May 5 Art Reception Features Local Watercolorist


March 31, 2009
Ruth Hess Horning, mother, grandmother and watercolorist will bring her work on May 5.
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Campus Named Training Site for Healthcare Workers


February 26, 2009
Landis Homes campus is named a training site for the Pennsylvania Restraint Reduction Initiative (PARRI).
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Offering Validation


February 26, 2009
Linda Espenshade
Staff Writer
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal


Article explores the world of Validation Therapy used with persons with memory loss.
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45th Anniversary Celebrations


February 18, 2009
Landis Homes Celebrates 45 Years of Serving
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Meeting Intellectual and Social Needs


February 08, 2009
By Lori Van Ingen
Intelligencer Journal Staff


A local newspaper reporter investigates Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning which offered 5 pilot classes in the fall and is set to offer 20 new classes in the Spring term.
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Landis Homes plans $60M expansion


January 27, 2009
Article by Cindy Stauffer
Lancaster Newspapers Staff Writer

Manheim Township retirement complex looks to add 'hybrid homes' and cottages.
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Winter Art Show


January 13, 2009
Jim BowmanOn February 3, Photographer Jim L. Bowman will bring his work for a three month exhibit.
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Local Group Working Hard to Support Hospital in Remote Tanzania


December 29, 2008
By KIM O'BRIEN, Staff Writer
Lancaster Newspapers
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How Nursing Homes Rank


December 18, 2008
Lancaster New Era


U.S. unveils 5-star rating system. Thirty-two local facilities range from top to bottom.
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New Director of Nursing Begins


December 08, 2008
Danine Bitting, who has served at Landis Homes for over 11 years is named the new Director of Nursing.
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Landis Homes Announces New Board Chair


November 25, 2008

John W. Eby of Dillsburg, PA has been tapped as the new Chair of the board of directors.
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Grandpals Program Creates Cross-Generational Friendships


November 12, 2008
By Ann Mead Ash, Feature Writer


Engle Publishing Company


Students from Hinkeltown Mennonite School visit their GrandPals at Landis Homes. Just one of many encounters throughout the school year.
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November Art Show Features Two


October 20, 2008
Cathy Moyer of East Earl and Kathy Breidenbaugh of Lancaster will show their work on November 6.
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Retirees to get a little extra money


October 17, 2008
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal news article with materials from both local and national news staff.
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100 Years by the Book


October 06, 2008
by Lori Van Ingen, Lancaster Newspapers


Landis Homes resident Helen Algier celebrates the century mark.
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PA Deputy Secretary Addresses Current and Future Services for Seniors


September 26, 2008
Mike Hall gives his assessment of what is ahead for Seniors in PA.
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A Walk Down Memory Lane


September 22, 2008
By Lori Van Ingen, Lancaster Newspapers

Rev. Clair Wagner will be one of the instructors for the newest educational opportunity for seniors in Lancaster County.
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New Director of Maintenance Begins


September 18, 2008
With 20 years of experience, Craig Sensenig brings his leadership to Landis Homes maintenance department.
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Fellowship Day 2008 Coming


September 13, 2008
Auctioneers will connect donated items with buyers all in the cause of helping those in need.
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Reader's Choice Awards Recognize Several Campus Services


September 01, 2008
Landis Homes is recognized in two areas while the Children's Learning Center agency and campus bank teller also receive awards.
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Lancaster Chamber - Connections 2008


August 08, 2008
Landis Homes Special Care is referenced in the Business and Community Resource Guide Book from the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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He Prefers A Thinking-man's Workout


July 14, 2008
by Lori Van Ingen, Lancaster Newspapers

Using the new touch screen computer system, many are finding new ways to keep their brains sharp.
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New Lifelong Learning Launched on Campus


July 12, 2008
A new way to offer educational experiences to persons living on and off the Landis Homes campus.
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Mennonite Health Services Alliance Board Appointment


July 08, 2008
Landis Homes President/CEO Larry Zook is appointed to MHS Board
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August Art Reception to Feature Quilts


June 30, 2008
Quilt Artist Lois Flickinger will be the featured artist at the August 5 Reception.


6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Harvest View galleries
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County Man Honored for Elder-Care Efforts


June 23, 2008

Mamo Dula Receives Award from Panpha board chair Paul Winkler.Former Board Chair, Mamo Dula receives the 2008 Trustee of the Year Award at PANPHA's meeting in Hershey, PA

By ROCHELLE A. SHENK, Lancaster New Era Correspondent
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LMS Student Artwork 2008 Selected


May 19, 2008

Lancaster Mennonite High School Student Artwork 2008 Selected. Senior Erika Christopher's work, "Cherries," was chosen to become part of the Landis Homes art collection.
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Art Exhibit Features Local Mother-Son Duo


May 07, 2008
By ROCHELLE A. SHENK, New Era Correspondent

Just in time for Mother's Day, Landis Homes Retirement Community will host a mother-and-son exhibit of paintings, beginning Thursday.
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George Leaman 1906-2008


May 01, 2008

Landis Homes first Administrator dies on Ascension Day.
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The Art of Aging


April 24, 2008
by Lori Van Ingen, Lancaster Newspapers Staff Writer


Therapists tap into seniors' creativity to help them cope
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Board Chair Honored


April 14, 2008
By MARY BETH SCHWEIGERT , Lancaster New Era Staff
The Good Doctor
Award-winning medical director provides personalized care - minus the white coat
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May Art Reception


April 14, 2008

A spring art reception will be held at Landis Homes on May 8. The show will feature two Lancaster artists who happen to be mother and son.
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Guiding Values Refreshed & ReAffrimed


March 26, 2008
Board of Directors, staff and residents update the Guiding Values.
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New Director of Residency Planning


March 24, 2008
Donna Shank of Landisville is the new Director of Residency Planning at Landis Homes.
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He can put the food on a table he made


March 10, 2008

By LORI VAN INGEN,
Staff Lancaster Newspapers

The Rev. Jerry Miller is passionate about cooking and woodworking
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Dr. Ken Brubaker Named AMDA Medical Director of the Year


March 08, 2008
by Marcie O'Reilly
By Marci O'Reilly
AMDA Director of Membership and Communications


The American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) announced today that Kenneth Brubaker, MD, CMD, medical director of three long term care facilities in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area, has been named the organization's 2008 "Medical Director of the Year."Dr. Brubaker also serves as the Chair of Landis Homes Board of Directors
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Snow Angel on Campus


February 23, 2008
Snow scuptor Edna Hershberger creates a snow angel for a friend.
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Children here keeping other kids warm through Project Linus


February 07, 2008
By ROCHELLE A. SHENK
Lancaster New Era Correspondent Each of the 30 children ages 3 and 4 involved in the project created a square for a blanket by using fabric markers on white fabric. A resident couple has also been involved in the project for years.
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Mother-daughter bond


January 27, 2008
By CRIS FOEHLINGER, Staff
Sunday News
Woman who is mentally challenged lives in community that is adjacent to her mother's retirement home. It allows for some wonderful visits.
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Building Green Has Many Benefits


January 15, 2008
Aspen Assisted LivingRenovations to the Assisted Living areas are incorporating environmentally positive techniques.Many are listed in this article.
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Here Wii go


January 14, 2008
By Mary Beth Schweigert
Lancaster New Era
A resident from Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, uses her nonarthritic left arm to operate Wii, Nintendo's wildly popular video-game system ...
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Winter Art Reception to Feature Friendship Community


January 07, 2008
Landis Homes will host an art reception featuring the work of 15 persons from Friendship Community on January 29.
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LMS History Students Interview Landis Homes Residents


December 31, 2007
By Fern Clemmer
Lancaster Mennonite School
Communications Coordinator In December about 20 Lancaster Mennonite High School students had a chance to visit and interview Landis Homes residents and learn, firsthand, how life-changing events such as the Great Depression and World War 2 affected them
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Making the holidays just as easy as pie


December 24, 2007
By LORI VAN INGEN,
Staff Lancaster NewspapersSimpler Ways of celebrating the holidays including the homemade gifts of resident Betty Zook.
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Taking Aim at Medicare Fraud


December 21, 2007
By SUSAN E. LINDT,
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal Staff WriterA full house at Landis Homes West Bethany Chapel heard State leaders and other experts give advice on identity theft and other scams that target seniors.
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Landis Homes Announces New Board of Directors


December 20, 2007
Dr. Ken Brubaker is the new chair and the board will be joined by two new members, Greg A. Gilligan and Glen D. Moffett.
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Local company, parents join One Laptop Per Child worldwide effort


December 14, 2007
By ROCHELLE A. SHENK, Lancaster New Era Correspondent
Two Peruvian girls work with an XO laptop provided by One Laptop per Child The parents group at the Children's Learning Center at Landis Homes, and TCW Computer Systems are teaming up to provide a computer to an international child
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Eva Bering Elected to State Board


December 10, 2007
Landis Homes VP of Operations Eva Bering has been elected as chairperson for the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, effective 12/5/07
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Campus is Subject of New Photography Book


November 03, 2007
Cottage residents Dr. J. Lester & Lois Eshleman created the book which includes over 100 color photographs reflecting the changing seasons on campus.
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Hursh Named New Medical Director


November 01, 2007
by Eva Bering, VP of Operations
Dale Hursh, M.D., of Geriatric Associates, is new medical director.
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Watercolorist to Show in October


October 11, 2007
Debra L. Smith, of Lititz will share her latest watercolors in the Harvest View Galleries beginning with a reception on October 30.The works will hang through January 2008.
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Landis Homes Installs Outdoor Wellness Stations


October 08, 2007
Lancaster Newspapers article
New option for fitness provided by funds from the auxiliary.
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WJTL's "Kids Cookie Break" video - Live at Landis Homes


September 13, 2007

Link to a God Tube video from the "Kids Cookie Break" live broadcast from the 2007 Fellowship Day.
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Anna Hoover Brings Golden Rule to Life


September 03, 2007
by Lori Van Ingen, Intelligencer Journal Staff
Lancaster Newspaper Article
Anna volunteers on and off campus.
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Reader's Choice Award Picks Assisted Living


August 26, 2007
by Linford Good, VP of Planning and Marketing
Assisted Living is voted Favorite in Lancaster County by the readers of the Lancaster Newspapers in their annual event.
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Landis Homes' jack-of-all-trades


August 18, 2007
Woodworker J. Harold Eby made item for Landis Homes auction to be held on September 8. He also volunteers many hours a year cleaning and repairing wheelchairs for the community.
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Photography Reception at Landis Homes


July 18, 2007
Keith Grebinger will show a variety of his most recent photographs, depicting many Lancaster scenes, both rural and urban, as well as beaches, lighthouses and many with Penn State connections.
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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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