Posted on March 10, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
Nearly eight decades in the making, Atria Lynbrook resident and poet Jeanette Konwiser published her first book this year entitled, “Bridging Winter.” It is a 186-page collection of lyric and romantic poems. (more…)
Posted on March 1, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
Atria, You Are The One
(To be sung to the tune of “Margie”)
Written by Dorothy Siegel, Atria Meridian resident
Posted on February 28, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
After nearly 72 years of marriage, Lyle and Gail Isaacs finally got the wedding celebration they never had! Not only did Atria Rancho Park in San Dimas, California host a vow renewal for the couple with family and friends, but they even arranged for the nuptials to take place on one of the most romantic days of the year: Valentine’s Day! (more…)
Posted on February 26, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
In this day and age, love doesn’t always stand the test of time. But for Atria Meridian residents Howard and Claudine Southgate, their love is the kind with staying power.
The two have been married for more than 72 years. (more…)
Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
No matter how old we grow, we never lose our desire for a thrill: the feeling of exhilaration, a mixture of excitement and fear. It’s the kind that makes adrenaline rush through our bodies on a rollercoaster ride. The kind that lets us escape from our ordinary lives, even just for a moment.
Something thrilling. (more…)
Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
For Dorothy Priest, it was love at first plié.
Once known by her stage name, Dorothy Loder, Dorothy began ballet lessons when she was just six years old and was a ballerina from the ages of 18 to 25. (more…)
Posted on January 28, 2014 by Jesse Hazel
“I feel stronger and more vibrant than I ever believed possible,” reports billiards devotee, Jackie “JJ” Jeffrey.
Although life has thrown her curveballs, JJ is a model of resilience. (more…)
Posted on December 7, 2013 by Jesse Hazel
One of the most important aspects of senior life is the opportunity to relax, visualize and evaluate your entire life from a different viewpoint.
During the past several years I have tried to cope with the death of my beloved wife. (more…)
Posted on November 19, 2013 by Jesse Hazel
“You don’t teach creativity, you just are.”
That’s Eleanor Dickinson’s philosophy.
Eleanor has been an artist nearly all her life. (more…)
Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jesse Hazel
We salute America’s Veterans, who have sacrificed so much so we may live freely every day. We’re humbled by their service and resiliency.
A testament to this commitment to patriotism and self-sacrifice, Atria Stony Brook resident Leonard O’Dell found himself in a fight for his life, deep in enemy territory (more…)