Laurel Lake Retirement Community

04/09/2026

MORNING MOON REFLECTION
It is SO miraculous to think - as we see the moon in the morning sky, somewhere between here and the moon, are our astronauts. We look forward to their safe return.

04/02/2026

HAPPY EASTER!
Best wishes for a joyous Easter filled with love and happiness.

04/02/2026

GOODYEAR BLIMP TOUR
Twenty adventurous Laurel Lake Retirement Community residents went for a tour of Goodyear Wingfoot Lake, Ohio last week. The Goodyear blimp is a very familiar site in our area, as it cruises to and from various major events providing wonderful aerial coverage. Residents were able to learn about the Wingfoot Lake’s fascinating history. The hangar there, built in 1917, serves as the primary maintenance and construction site for Goodyear’s airship fleet. Did you know the floor of the hangar is about the size of 2 football fields side-by-side?

Everyone toured the hangar with the blimp “Wingfoot One” docked inside, learning about the structure and the airship’s fascinating history and features. Residents even got to go inside the blimp’s gondola.

Most people don’t know a whole lot about the blimps and the local locations where they dock. There are actually 3 blimps currently in the US and their hangars are at Wingfoot Lake in Akron, Ohio; Pompano Beach, Florida; and Carson, California.

The massive Akron structure we’re familiar with along Route 224 is an additional local airdock. The Goodyear Airdock is significantly larger - the floor is almost 9 football fields side-by-side!

More info about the Goodyear blimps, is available at Goodyear’s website https://gyblimpeast.azurewebsites.net/behind-the-scenes/ . Additional info about the Goodyear Airdock is at Cleveland Historical https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/281

04/01/2026

HAPPY PASSOVER

03/20/2026

FIRST DAY OF SPRING

03/19/2026

CROSS-STITCH ARTIST ON DISPLAY
Laurel Lake resident Shirley Mawhorter always has a cross-stitch pattern or two in the works! Stop by the Mike and Mae Collins Art Gallery at Laurel Lake to view her amazing collection of pieces. Shirley’s framed art fills the entire gallery and there is also a display case of three-dimensional items by the front desk. This avid cross stitcher learned to cross-stitch after her retirement in the 90’s and has been busy ever since. Mary’s work ranges from simple hand towels to more elaborate, frameable works of art, many of which she has shared with her family and friends. The display will be up through the end of March.

03/17/2026

AN IRISH BLESSING TO YOU ALL!
Lucky stars above you,
Sunshine on your way,
Many friends to love you,
Joy in work and play.
Laughter to outweigh each care,
In your heart a song,
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long.

03/13/2026

LAUREL LAKE RESIDENT PROVIDES INSPIRATION
Resident Carol Stanley was featured on yesterday’s WKYC Channel 3’s Heartstrings with Lindsay Buckingham. Carol’s advice for staying young, “Just make yourself get out there.” In this feature, she is hiking with Polly Spalding - another active Laurel Lake neighbor.

Carol Stanley says the secret to feeling young is simple: 'Just make yourself get out there.'

03/11/2026

MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH - Julie Phelps, Crown Center Nursing Supervisor
Congratulations to Julie Phelps for being voted the March Employee of the Month! Residents and staff say “She is just the best ever! “

Julie has 40 years of nursing experience and has been a part of Crown Center’s staff for over 5 years. Crown Center is Laurel Lake’s Skilled Nursing and Rehab neighborhood and it is a better place when she is around. You’ll always find Julie helping on the floor, with a great attitude and a smile. Thank you for all you do Julie!

03/06/2026

JUST A REMINDER.....to set your clocks ahead an hour Saturday night. A sure sign that SPRING is on the way!

03/06/2026

CELEBRATING NATIONAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS DAY!
Thank you to our wonderful crew for keeping Laurel Lake’s homes and facilities in tip-top shape. You use your special skills to keep everything functioning smoothly and our homes and community in great condition.

02/20/2026

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL CAREGIVERS!
On National Caregivers Day we celebrate the wonderful and dedicated people who provide personal care, as well as physical and emotional support to those in need. Caregivers include a wide range of professionals as well as family or friends. You yourself may be a caregiver!