According to the website for Kids Giving Back, volunteering is a two-way street, giving children and their families an opportunity to change lives, including their own. Because of the Mennonite… Read more »
Making Someone Smile Every Day
Talking with Della Salter is like getting a card from an old friend, or eating an ice cream sundae. It just makes you feel good! If there is a word… Read more »
Maple Crest Couple Loves the Outdoor Life!
Maple Crest residents Sandy and Jim Benner can’t say enough about Bluffton as a place to enjoy outdoor activities. “You can walk or ride the bike path almost to downtown,… Read more »
Monarchs Thrive at Maple Crest
The elders at Maple Crest Senior Living Village have been enamored with monarch butterflies since 2007. That’s when administrator Lynn Thompson brought in a few caterpillars for observation and residents… Read more »
MHCO Hosting Social Work CEU Presentation
Niki Sidle, MSW, LISW-S, will present “Dying with Dignity: An Ethical and Holistic Approach,” at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, on Thursday, July 19 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The presentation is… Read more »
Maple Crest Men’s Banquet and OSU…Both Winners!
Even though there was a small University of Michigan contingent, the gentlemen of Maple Crest Senior Living Village, overwhelmingly showed their Buckeye Pride at the recent Men’s Banquet. Nearly 60… Read more »
MHCO Residents Show Their Artistic Side
Residents of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO), Bluffton, won several awards at the LeadingAge Ohio District 3 Art and Writing Show. The show was held at Good Shepherd Home,… Read more »
Volunteer Opportunities Lead to Career Choice for Scholarship Winner
A mission trip to Peru changed Karis Wilson’s mind about her choice of careers. “I had always wanted to be a lawyer, since I love to read,” said Wilson. “After… Read more »
Willow Ridge Survey Shows Zero Deficiencies
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has notified Willow Ridge that no deficiencies were listed on its April 5, 2018 inspection. Willow Ridge, a skilled nursing facility located in Bluffton,… Read more »
A View of the World from Two Feet High
You’re having a bad day. You’re feeling not so great and a little bit lonely. Suddenly, a 4-year-old walks up, grabs your hand and talks non-stop about the truck he… Read more »