Chesterwood Village assisted living resident Kay Matson just received the official news of a lifetime. She is one of a handful of living descendants of the Mayflower. Since visitors are not allowed in the facility during the COVID-19 crisis, the official confirmation...
Since 1952 Bill Murray has dreamt about skydiving. He joined the military directly out of high school so he could become a paratrooper during the Korean War. Unfortunately he was rejected for wearing glasses. Bill instead served with honor as an Army infantryman....
Sandy thought that she had seen it all after 30 years in the business. She had worked with hundreds of residents in nearly every care environment imaginable. Nursing Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Therapy & Rehab, and Memory Care were all part of a...
Some people think of Rita Moreno in West Side Story when they hear about Doverwood resident Julia Casteda. After all, Julia grew up in Puerto Rico just 30 miles from where the Academy-Award-winning actress resided. Like the movie character, Julia was a life-long...
The oldest of 12 children and mother of five, Doverwood Village resident Bernice Gilliam is 91 years old and full of life. You can spot her often in the dining room chatting with fellow residents. Once a week her daughter, Linda, brings Bernice’s five-month-old great...
In 1939, the Oscar for best motion picture went to Gone With the Wind, the cost of a new car was approximately $700.00 and a U.S. postage stamp was 3 cents. Though there have been many changes over the last 78 years, some things stay tried and true – like love...
