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The Why and How of Travel

Published: October 13, 2016 A steamboat river cruise in the Northwest along the route Lewis and Clark traveled more than 200 years ago? Two weeks exploring Rome’s historic treasures and…

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Caterpillars eating parsley

From the Garden: What's eating our parsley?

These caterpillars may be eating your garden, but they are not pests! Learn how the swallowtail caterpillar is helping your garden.

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Environmental Spotlight- Solar Power

Published: July 22, 2021 When it comes to sun facts, did you know: Since 2014, the average cost of solar PV (photovoltaic) panels has dropped nearly 70%; Solar panel efficiency…

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Stay Up-to-Date on Scams

Published: August 2, 2021 The scam is old, but it continues to trap new victims. The fraudsters, engaged in what officials call the “grandparent scam,” target older adults by calling…

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Meet Grace Taylor

Grace Taylor will be a senior at Avon Grove High School and knew she wanted a flexible job around her school and extra-curricular activities.  Her parents encouraged her to apply…

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Senior woman struggling with technology, she is confused and staring at the computer screen

Don’t Be Fooled by Senior Scams

A 90-year-old Army veteran sat in shock, tears running down his face, hands shaking uncontrollably. He’d just gotten a phone call about a “medical emergency” involving his adult son; he…

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Oberlin Tours for Everyone

Published: July 15, 2021   Sure, you know where Tappan Square is located, but do you know why the downtown square is name Tappan? (To honor New York City merchants,…

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The ABCs of RMDs

Published: July 9, 2021 When we were younger many of us tried to sock as much money as we could into 401(k)s and other traditional retirement savings accounts so we’d…

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Ricci

Meet Ricci Thompson, Nursing Assistant

Ricci has been working at Crosslands for over 11 years. He started working in the kitchen at Kendal at Longwood. He then took the Certified Nursing Assistant classes offered by…

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