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Lamplighters Open Doors with Raised Funds

Lamplighters Open Doors with Raised Funds

Jul 22, 2022 | Community

Last year, thanks to many generous donors, the Lamplighters raised $10,000 for the purchase of two automatic door openers. The openers recently were installed in the Baer Center for Assisted Living on a door leading outside to a courtyard. Thanks to the new additions, residents who use ambulatory devices (such as wheelchairs and walkers) now can effortlessly enter and exit this beautiful courtyard whenever they desire.

We are so appreciative to the Lamplighters, whose fundraising efforts benefit our Benevolent Care Fund as well as our Wish List. Interested in helping enhance the lives of residents in care neighborhoods? Visit www.moravianmanorcommunities.org/ways-to-give/.

Meet Darlene Kellenberger … Creatively Connecting with Others

Meet Darlene Kellenberger … Creatively Connecting with Others

Jul 20, 2022 | Community

Anyone who knows Darlene Kellenberger knows there are two things she is particularly passionate about: 1) making amazing cards and crafts and 2) reaching out to those around her. It only takes a brief encounter with Darlene to realize that the two go hand in hand; they always have and always will.

Currently a resident in Health Center North, Darlene is best known for the beautiful cards she creates for staff, residents, and their families. Never one to let the grass grow under her feet, Darlene planned and now facilitates a regular craft program for her friends and fellow residents in the Health Center. Her program includes making special occasion and seasonal cards for residents to send to their loved ones. As one resident recently stated, “my new favorite activity is making cards with Darlene. I love the things she’s teaching us.”

Darlene has been teaching and serving in various capacities her entire life. Growing up in Lancaster City, she loved going to Crystal Park joining in the “kids’ camps” run by Lancaster Recreation Commission.

Her favorite part of the day was making crafts. By age 14, she was volunteering at Camp Sunshine, a camp specially designed for children with special needs.

Soon after volunteering, she joined the staff and eventually served as Director for many years.

Darlene earned her Master’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Millersville University. Working for the School District of Lancaster, Darlene put her degree to good use and served in a variety of positions throughout the district for 31 years.

It is no surprise that Darlene’s “happy place” is found when teaching and helping others find joy in being creative. “Crafts are what keep me going,” she says. When anyone in the Health Center is having a bad day, could use some special cheer, or is celebrating a birthday or anniversary, Darlene is always there to spread a little joy and happiness through her many gifts and talents.

Plenty of Room to “Grow” for Elaine Fulmer

Plenty of Room to “Grow” for Elaine Fulmer

Jun 20, 2022 | Meet the Neighbors

Being able to continue gardening was a big factor for resident Elaine Fulmer when choosing to move to Moravian Manor Communities. “I love gardening and am able to have a perennial flower and herb garden around my carriage home, as well as a vegetable plot in the community garden. The green thumb runs in my family … grandparents down to my sister and I. I love the alone time, serenity, and nurturing of plants. As well, I enjoy the camaraderie of the community garden. We take care of each other’s plots when someone goes on vacation or visit with family. Although I know a lot about flowers, my new friends in the community garden are helping me expand my knowledge about growing vegetables. I went from basic tomato, cucumber, green beans and zucchini last year to sugar peas, watermelon, radishes, scallions, Swiss chard, broccoli, bok choy and delicata squash this year.  I love sharing the bounty with my neighbors. We even have a compost pile like I did at home! I also love to cook, so having an herb garden off my patio is great, and I love looking out the sunroom window at the ever-changing perennial flower display.  My neighbors know they can always find me outdoors digging in the dirt here or there.”

 

Finding the perfect place with opportunities to grow and enrich your lifestyle is easy to do at Moravian Manor Communities (MMC). With the area’s widest array of residence styles and two campuses mere steps to downtown Lititz, we’re cultivating a community rich with possibilities. Here, you’ll not only discover room to grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually, but also actually grow whatever you want…native flowers, herbs, veggies, and more! Meet other neighbors featured in our blog who discovered the art of finding room to grow, and connecting with nature and each other at Moravian Manor Communities.