"What Home Means to Me"

Last month, San Juan Villa residents were asked to participate in a project for Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County. Our residents designed the artwork for their volunteer appreciation card with the theme, “What home means to me”. Take a look at all of the wonderful pieces that were designed! 

A big thank you to Habitat for Humanity for coordinating this project and allowing our participation. And a special thank you to all of the residents who participated! 

Seth Rogen's Hilarious and Heartfelt Senate Testimony on Alzheimer's Research

This is a Must Watch! Actor Seth Rogen gives his opening statement before a Senate hearing on Alzheimer's Research. Hilarious, Sad, and Powerful, all wrapped up into one. 

(Video courtesy of C-Span)

Oh I Wish I Were an Oscar Meyer Weiner!

Raise your hand if you remember this jingle!

On March 2, 2014, our residents over at Easthaven Villa received a surprise visit from none other than the classic Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile! Everyone, staff included, enjoyed seeing the vehicle in person.

At Fernhill Wetlands, another 1,700 plants added by volunteers from Friends of Trees

The Forest Grove Beehive was recently featured in The Oregonian for their volunteer efforts at the Fernhill Wetlands.

Adalyn Weaver, 18 months, and Jay-linn Weaver, 3, play in the dirt while their mother, Mary-Alice Weaver, plants trees at Fernhill Wetlands. Weaver volunteered with other employees of Forest Grove Beehive assisted living center.

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Volunteers planted 1,700 shrubs and trees in Forest Grove on Saturday morning, during the second event at Fernhill Wetlands organized by Portland-based nonprofit,Friends of Trees.

Fernhill Wetlands, in southeast Forest Grove, is owned by Clean Water Services, which has a sewage treatment plant on the property. Before treated water from the plant is released into the Tualatin River, it flows through a series of man-made ponds and wetlands, which further aerate, cool and naturally clean the water.

View full sizeEmployees of Forest Grove Beehive assisted living facility clean out birdhouses in preparation for spring at Fernhill Wetlands. (Photo Courtesy Maria Betancourt-Aleman)

The unique take on water treatment also provides a public outdoor space. The area includes walking trails, a gazebo, scenic bridges and some of the best bird watching in the area.
As volunteers gathered Saturday morning to plant trees, Christian Haaning, water resources specialist with Clean Water Services, pointed out a bald eagle nest and migrating flocks of swans and cackling geese overhead. 

Among those who volunteered on an unexpectedly sunny Saturday were about a dozen employees of Forest Grove Beehive assisted living facility, who planted Oregon grape around the ponds.
“This was a team building effort, and it turned out to be a community service effort, and everybody was so proud of the whole idea, that I think it’s something we’ll keep doing in the community in more ways,” said administrator Kathleen Leatham.

And they did. Beehive employees returned to the wetlands on Sunday to help clean out bird houses at the site and prepare them for spring.

Elderly Woman Waves at Students Every Day. Then She Got a HUGE Surprise.

This video was touching, and we wanted to pass it along!

Tinney waves at high school students walking by every day. It fills her with joy to bring a smile to their faces. However, she never expected THEM to give her such a surprise.