News & Views from Campus: February 26th – March 4th -Phyllis Wiesemann, one of our cottagers, will be celebrating a milestone birthday on March 11th and 12th. She will be 90 years old on March 11th, and her granddaughter who lives in Colorado, will make this birthday extra special by traveling to Illinois to get married…

News & Views from Campus: January 29th – February 4th Don’t Forget! Chili Soup Dinner in the Social Room on Tuesday, February 28th from 4 – 7pm! $6 for adults, & $4 for children under ten. Price includes Soup, Sandwich, Dessert and Drink! All proceeds benefit the Employee Assistance Fund which assists employees who experience…

News & Views from Campus: January 22nd – January 28th Fireside Sports Bar & Grill Lunch Outing  On Thursday the 26th at 1030am, we will head to the Fireside Grill inside the Mark Twain Casino in La Grange, Missouri for an extended lunch outing. Remember, you must call activities at extension 4227 by Wednesday the…

News & Views from Campus: January 15th – January 21st   Wal Mart Shopping Time! Wal Mart shopping returns on Wednesday, January 18th at 8:30am. Remember, you must call Sally Hodgson at extension 4227 if you plan on attending. After you have booked your spot with Sally, you will meet that Wednesday morning at the…

News & Views from Campus: January 8th – January 14th   The NEW “Illinois Stories” -Mark McDonald has hosted over 1,200 episodes of the very popular “Illinois Stories” series on PBS. The station recently cancelled the show, but Mark found his footing and the show has been revived as “Muddy River Gems”. Their second ever…

News & Views from Campus: December 25th – December 31st Merry Christmas to all of our residents, cottagers, nurses, aides, dietary staff, physical therapists, housekeepers, administrators, secretaries, and all those who help make Good Samaritan Home such a great place to live and work! We want to thank our employees and board members for all…

News & Views from Campus: December 18th – December 24th Fun Christmas Facts to get YOU in the Holiday Spirit! -The longest running Santa Claus Parade happens every year in Peoria, Illinois. It’s happened every holiday season since 1888! -“Rocking Around The Christmas Tree” was a classic holiday hit recorded by Brenda Lee back in…

News & Views from Campus: December 11th – December 17th LOST & FOUND DAY! On Thursday, 12/15, from 9:00a-12:30p the social services department will be hosting a Lost & Found Day in the Town Hall. You can come look through Good Samaritan Homes lost and found items to see if you find anything you have…

News & Views from Campus: December 4th – December 10th Christmas Music Galore Sunday December 4th the LifePoint Church Choral Ensemble will be in the Social Room at 3pm singing Christmas music. Then, come back on Wednesday, December 7th at 5pm for The Crossing Christmas Carolers! As always, we invite Cottagers to join us for…

News & Views from Campus: November 27th – December 3rd Christmas Memorial Service Good Samaritan Home’s Annual Christmastime Memorial Service will be  Wednesday, December 7th at 6:00 PM in the Wee Kirk Chapel.  Family and friends of loved ones who passed away are welcome to attend the service in-person this year.  We will also stream…