February 19, 2010
What do you call a cow with two legs? 
             - Lean beef

Just something to make you smile from the LVV Blogger Who Wishes to Remain Anomyous

Does anyone else have a joke to share?

February 18, 2010

It keeps on snowing here at Laurel View, but our maintenance staff keeps the parking lots, driveways and roads open; they are a busy crew and do it so willingly. 

This morning, as the snow came down outside, a group of us were in our therapy pool enjoying the benefits of water aerobics.  The snow is piled high outside but the water was very comfortable. So, even though walking outside isn't a good idea, we can still get our exercise. 

This afternoon I may go out to clean the snow from my car, even though I don't need to go anywhere.  I guess it is only to make room for more snow! And tonight we can go to Bible Study, right here in our lovely Chapel, taught by our Chaplain, Pastor Wes Yoder.  We are very blessed.

Ruth Troutman, Vista Apartment Resident

February 12, 2010
Hard to believe we are two days away from Valentine's Day. We began to celebrate at Laurel View Village today.

There was a Valentine Court and also the Crowning of the Valentine King, Craig Robertson, and the Valentine Queen, Louise Wise. The Nice and Easy Jazz Band from Johnstown and also Charolette Aubrey were the Entertainment. The monies collected for this occasion and several other different projects will be contributed to the American Heart Association. What a worthy cause!

It was one of the many nice occasions we enjoy here at Laurel View Village. A fun time was had by all.  Many thanks to Christine and the entire Staff for all their work and preparation.

Barbara Coulter,  Vista Apartments

February 10, 2010

Since we are all stuck inside these cold days, how about some levity: 

Q:  What do you call a cow with no legs?
A:  ...Ground beef

I know, it's a little lame... (get the pun?) ...Maybe this joke will make you smile:

Preacher asked: "Now just how many wives should a man have?" 
Kid at Sunday School replied:  "Sixteen.""
"What?" said the Preacher.
Kid: "Four Better, Four Worse, Four Richer, Four Poorer..."

-Jokes recently heard and now repeated for all of you by LVV's Anomyous Blogger

February 10, 2010

We had a January thaw and now we sure are having a February freeze. As we all have seen, we have had some real accumulation of snow. Our Maintenace Crews out here at Laurel View have been working day and night...  Also, so wonderful of them to clean off the cars of those who could use some help.

Today my day started with a wonderful hearty breakfast up in our Dining Room. I then rushed down to my apartment to get dressed for Water Aerobics. It thrills me to be in the warm water doing WA when it is blustering outside and such huge piles of snow. 

After a nice 45 minute workout, back to my apartment for a nice warm shower. Then some time to relax and read. Now after lunch, I just came down from our Vista Room where our Monthly Resident Council Meeting was held, with a very nice attendance. 

In a couple hours I'll go up to our Vista Dining Room for dinner..... 
I would say I have had a wonderful day in a beautiful facility, and I hope to see you here at our Cambridge Place one of these days.

Put a smile on your face, come to Cambridge Place.

Barbara Coulter, Vista Apartments

February 9, 2010

"Oh the weather outside is frightful"  but it is nice and warm here in my comfortable apartment at Laurel View Village!  It is a blessing to be here and have no need to go out. 

It will be five years on Friday since we moved here (The weather that year was not so cold and snowy.),  and it was the best move we ever made!  Later today I just need to go upstairs and will be able to have a delicious meal in our attractive dining room.  We are blessed!

Ruth Troutman, Resident

January 18, 2010

With a little break on the snow action, and a January thaw that should serve the water table well (no pun intended), I just want to say a big Thank You to all residents and staff for a great season of celebration just past. 

We look forward to a new 2010 with great anticipation. Cambridge Place remains on a timetable to be ready for occupancy by mid-April. The economy seems to be turning for the better, ever so slowly. Given the level of interest shown in Cambridge Place since November, we expect Cambridge Place to be fully occupied in the not too distant future. 

Laurel View Village is having a strong year, and we especially thank everyone who helped to make our Christmas Fund drive to build The Caring Fund endowment, the most successful ever!  We look forward to our growing community serving and sharing in the lives of all who have chosen to make Laurel View Village home.

David Mishler    Laurel View Village  CEO

January 5, 2010

"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.                                                But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop."     -Mother Teresa    

With that thought in mind, I am adding a few drops of thankfulness. I may have been one of the first to realize that the Blog had finally arrived at LVV because I regularly check for updates!

My husband and I are looking forward to joining the LVV family in May, and have been following the progress of 'our apartment' via of the excellent Cambridge Place slideshow. With the new zoom feature we even looked to see whether anyone was sitting on our balcony! Well... in a few months, Lord willing, there we will be!

We want to thank all who have contributed to this web site. We have looked and listened to ALL of it! Also, we want to thank Robin Yoder, and all the rest, who have patiently guided and supported us throughout the decision making process. 

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and blessed New Year...  

-Ron and Loretta Davidson      Moving soon to Cambridge Place Apartments