The Lodge of Winthrop

10/29/2025

Just a reminder, trick or treating at The Lodge of Winthrop… We would love to see your cute costumes!

10/29/2025

🎉 BINGO CALLER ALERT! 🎉
We’re on the hunt for 1–4 fun-loving voices to join our Bingo Caller Crew at The Lodge of Winthrop! 🎤🎲

Think you can handle the pressure of shouting “G-59!” while keeping a straight face? 😆
Join our rotating Saturday night lineup — laughter, smiles, and a good time guaranteed!

Drop a comment or give us a call to sign up for the fun! 💕

10/27/2025

🎃👻 Trick or Treat at The Lodge of Winthrop!

Our residents can’t wait to see all the little ghosts and goblins this Halloween! 🧡 Bring your trick-or-treaters to The Lodge of Winthrop on October 31st between 3:30–5:00pm to collect candy and share some smiles.

📍 204 S County Rd 33, Winthrop, MN 55396
Come join the fun — our residents love seeing all the creative costumes!!

10/26/2025

It was a beautiful fall day for the Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village crew as they participated in the Harvest of Harmony parade! 🍂

10/25/2025

Deane and Shirley Cloose first met as coworkers at Good Samaritan Society – Pine River. They recently celebrated 59 years of marriage at Good Samaritan Society – Howard Lake, surrounded by the community that helped bring them together. ❤️

“My one [piece of] advice in your marriage is to be honest with each other.” - Shirley Cloose

Read their full story: https://san.fo/43uLKG3

10/23/2025

Good Samaritan Society - Heritage Grove recently participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Take a look at our favorite moments and the fun at the Pet Zone booth.

10/23/2025

Residents from Good Samaritan Society - Algona had a great outing to Water's Edge Nature Center, learning all about plants and animals that are native to Iowa! 🌱

10/22/2025

Can physical therapy prevent or manage osteoporosis?

A customized physical therapy program can strengthen bones and muscles and improve balance for those looking to prevent or manage osteoporosis.

Learn more: https://san.fo/4nN0qbU

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, resulting in an increased chance of fractures. The older you get, the greater the risk of developing it – especially for women.

10/22/2025

Good Samarian Society - Hastings Village hosted Samfest on Thursday, September 11 with a tribute theme of "Good Samaritan Village Salutes America," honoring 9/11.

One of the events during Samfest was a car show, which featured 28 cars, 2 motorcycles and 1 tractor. Attendees even cast their votes for their favorite. Congrats to residents Neil and Shirley for winning Most Unique and Best Decorated Golf Cart! 🚗

10/21/2025

Celebrating Octoberfest with lots of laughter and good company at Good Samaritan Society - Davenport Independent Living! 🍂

10/20/2025

“We only go this way once, and it's helpful if you can help other people.”

Ruth Ann Hackler helped bring Good Samaritan to Olathe, Kansas, in 1951. Now she calls it home. The 101-year-old reflects on working with the Hoeger family and why she's still helping those around her today.

Read the full story: https://san.fo/42FVqgy

10/18/2025

Pauline Daninger, a senior living resident at Good Samaritan Society – Heritage Grove in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, has a talent for creating beautiful arts and crafts and delicious baked goods.

“My mom’s been crafty my whole life,” says Pauline’s daughter, Marie Watts.

Pauline continues to pursue her hobbies, including oil painting, and likes to take part in the annual craft fair at Heritage Grove.

Read how Pauline spreads joy through creativity: https://san.fo/3Ja5xn8

10/16/2025

The first step in finding a senior living community that’s right for you is deciding what you need.

Learn more about our senior living options: https://san.fo/4hgc2Si

10/16/2025

"Good Samaritan has provided me an opportunity to not only be a leader, but to be able to help residents get better outcomes."

As an administrator in training in southeast Iowa, Thuku Kamau never expected to find someone who shares his East African roots. That was before he met Deborah Johnson, a resident at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa.

Read the full story: https://san.fo/494xMyc

10/15/2025

Fall is the perfect season for making memories, especially with grandkids! 🍁

From pumpkin patches to cozy crafts, here are fun ways to enjoy the season together:

The fall season is a great time for grandparents and grandchildren to do all the things that make this time of year special. With the changing weather and colorful scenery, there are plenty of ways for families to bond.

10/04/2025

🍂 Feeling lonely at home, or have a loved one you are concerned is lonely ?

Longing to fill your days with friendship and a little excitement? At The Lodge of Winthrop, every season brings new ways to connect and enjoy life. 💛

This fall, our residents are brightening their days with pumpkin painting 🎨🎃 — just one of the many adventures that make life here so special. Why not come see what community can feel like? Give us a call or stop in for a tour or just a warm cup of coffee, and good company.✨

09/30/2025

Celebrating an Amazing Milestone! 🎉

Today we honor Nurse Lori for an incredible 21 years of dedicated care at Good Samaritan and The Lodge of Winthrop! 🩺💛

For over two decades, Lori has brought compassion, skill, and a warm heart to every resident she cares for. Her dedication, professionalism, and kindness have touched countless lives and made our community a brighter place.

Lori, thank you for your unwavering commitment, your countless smiles, and all the love you pour into your work. We are so grateful to celebrate this amazing milestone with you! 💐👏

09/30/2025

💉✨ Flu Shot Clinic Alert! ✨💉
It’s that time of year again — let’s stay healthy together!

📅 When: Thursdays, October 9th at 9:00 AM
📍 Where: The Lodge of Winthrop
🪪 What to bring: Your insurance card

Please call ahead to reserve your spot: 507-647-3980 and ask for Lori.

Let’s kick off the season protected and ready to enjoy fall! 🍂🍎

09/23/2025

🍭 Popsicles on the Patio with Nancy 🍭

This summer, our lovely caregiver Nancy brought a refreshing idea to life—Popsicles on the Patio! Each week, residents gather for a cool sweet treat, warm conversation, and a chance to soak up the sunshine together.

What an amazing way to create a blessed friendship, turning a simple popsicle into a time of laughter, visiting, and connection. 💛☀️

Thank you, Nancy, for adding such a thoughtful touch to summer at The Lodge of Winthrop—you make our community💕

09/22/2025

🌽 A Huge Thank-You for Sweet Cormn

A big shout-out to to the loval farmer and Lori for securing the most amazing sweet corn for our residents! They had such a wonderful time husk­ing together, sharing stories and laughter, and then enjoying multiple delicious meals featuring that fresh, farm-sweet goodness.

Moments like these—simple, hands-on, and full of flavor—are what make life at The Lodge of Winthrop so special. 💛

Thank you, Lori, for bringing such a tasty and memorable experience to our home!

09/20/2025

🎉 Assisted Living Week at The Lodge of Winthrop 🎉

What a week of celebration! We kicked things off on Grandparents Day, honoring the incredible grandparents who brighten our community every day. From there, we turned back the clock with a Back to the 50s bash—complete with juicy burger baskets and lively music that had everyone tapping their toes.

We also took time to honor 9/11 and those who protect our community, pausing in gratitude for the heroes—past and present—who keep us safe. 🇺🇸💙

Our adventures didn’t stop there! Residents enjoyed bus trips to explore the brand-new high school baseball field in Gibbon, drive past a stunning sunflower field, and check out all the local crops, taking in plenty of surprises along the way.

We wrapped it all up in style with an amazing Oktoberfest & beer tasting, raising a toast to the joy of friendship and togetherness.

Most importantly, the week was filled with gratitude for our wonderful staff and amazing residents who make The Lodge of Winthrop such a special place to call home. 💛🍻🌻

Here’s to many more memories

07/30/2025

🎉 95 FABULOUS years for our sweet Verna! 🎉

What a JOY to celebrate such a positive, grateful, and truly amazing lady! 💖
A lovly party, with amazing little singers from Gods Treasures daycare kiddos! The love was flowing, and the cupcakes were out of this world! 🧁✨

Here’s to you, Verna — you are a true treasure! 💫

06/15/2025

05/30/2025

🌼 A huge thank you to the amazing FFA students for bringing color and joy to The Lodge of Winthrop! 💛🌿

Your generosity in donating all of the beautiful flowers — and your hard work planting them in our pots — means the world to us. Our residents are already enjoying the cheerful blooms and the extra brightness they’ve brought to our home.

We’re so grateful for your kindness, community spirit, and green thumbs! 🌸🙌