Crown Cypress

11/27/2025

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Anne Young is indeed listed as co-author of this song, along with Ira. I believe Anne was a song writer before she and Ira married. Ira's lone solo album tha...

11/27/2025

We're so thankful for each of you! Have a warm, sweet Thanksgiving!

Artwork: Medana Gabbard

11/26/2025

Family and friends are the true treasures of Thanksgiving. ❤️ We had a wonderful time at our annual Thanksgiving dinner.

11/26/2025

11/19/2025

"For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you're called to do so we can safely do what we're free to do."
We honored our veterans with a celebration ceremony, and each vet received their award with afternoon snacks as well. We appreciate them choosing Crown Cypress to be their home.

11/18/2025

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
In late October, we headed out to Norton, VA. for a scenic van ride to check out the leaves. We had a wonderful trip with wonderful memories!

11/18/2025

"Luck is believing you're lucky."
Some of our residents ended up pretty lucky. A couple weeks ago, we spent a Friday afternoon at the Hardrock Casino in Bristol, VA.

11/18/2025

Painting of the Week -

This week, John Sloane's Country Seasons® Monthly/Weekly Planner features one of our favorite fall paintings ... 'Gathering' by John Sloane.

John says “November is a time of drama, contrast, and extremes. Day to day, all we know for certain is that change is coming ... light to dark, warm to cold ... and that we must prepare for those changes. In my painting ‘Gathering’, the evening chill gathers strength across the land. In turn, the farm wife steps outside to gather firewood to ward off that growing chill. As the old expression goes - ‘a woman’s work is never done’. Even at the end of the day, this hard-working woman gives careful attention to detail, even in the selection of firewood.

There are times when we must gather our inner resources to comfort us against life’s challenges. It’s such a good feeling to have reliable resources to draw upon, as needed. This week (and always), plan ahead — you’ll be glad you did!”

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11/13/2025

Happy November 13, also known as World Kindness Day! 😊❤️
Wear your cardigan, and be kind!

11/06/2025

We had a wonderful pumpkin contest this year! Here are the winners:
1st place was the Princess Carriage.
2nd place Margarita Glass.
3rd place Fish Bowl.
We love this activity we do every year. And, each year gets more and more interesting. Can't wait to see what next year holds!

10/30/2025

We are so blessed to live in an area with all of these beautiful fall colors. There is a subtle magic in the falling of the leaves. Bays Mountain really put on a paint show with all these gorgeous colors.

10/29/2025

You are the salt to my pretzel.
The residents and staff enjoyed our beer and pretzel social. They requested we have it again!