Scandinavian Living Center

02/13/2026

Please consider donating on Wednesday February 18th, 2026 1:00pm-5:00pm in our Nordic Hall.

Schedule your donation now.

02/12/2026

Our friends at Elizabeth Seton Residence Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation passed the torch among residents to kick off their own Winter Olympic games. It's always great to see the fun they're having!

02/09/2026

Today is National Pizza Day. The history of pizza dates back more than 5000 years. Early iterations were made from a simple focaccia-type bread topped with fruit, cheese or honey. The pizza we know today was developed in the Kingdom of Naples, after the tomato was brought to the region from the Americas by the ruling Spanish Empire in the 17th century. By 1807 there were more than 50 pizzerias in Naples. That number doubled before 1900. Pizza made it's way to the United States with a wave of Italian immigrants in the late 1800's, with the earliest documented pizzerias opening at the turn of the century. The US consumes the second most pizza per capita, falling just short of Norwegian consumption.

02/08/2026

Super Bowl Sunday is finally here! We hope everyone is stocked up on snacks, settled in and staying warm. Whether you love football, funny commercials or Bad Bunny - Super Bowl LX will be very entertaining. Just remember, they can't hear you through the TV. Go Pats!

02/03/2026

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday. 6 more weeks of winter. Stay warm out there!

01/23/2026

Today is National Pie Day! Pies have an interesting history dating all the way back to Egyptians in the Neolithic period , more than 11,000 years ago. We typically think of pie as a sweet treat made from fruit and nuts but many early versions of pie were savory, containing various spices and meats.

Whether it's cherries or chicken - in pie we crust!

01/20/2026

Happy National Cheese Day!

Did you know some Scandinavian studies have found that cheese consumption is associated with a lower risk of dementia. In one Finnish study of 2,497 middle-aged men followed for 22 years, cheese was the only food associated with a lower dementia risk, reduced by 28%. While the research is observational, it highlights how traditional Nordic diets may support long-term brain health.

Today’s a great excuse to savor your favorite cheese mindfully and celebrate the science behind food traditions! Let us know your favorite cheese in the comment section below -

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

Today is the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On this national holiday we honor his legacy by choosing justice, compassion and service above self.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
-MLK