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Cedarhurst Senior Living resident David Arnold sits at a black grand piano in his community. David is smiling and wearing a grey cardigan sweater and a light blue button down shirt.
Resident Stories | 10/16/2025

A Grand Piano, A Grand Comeback: David's Encore at Cedarhurst

When David Arnold walks into the common room at Cedarhurst of West Plains, there’s one thing that always catches his eye—a gleaming black grand piano.

It’s not the wooden...

A collage of six older women standing with the wedding gowns they wore in their youth.
Resident Stories | 10/9/2025

Timeless Vows: Resident Wedding Gowns Bring Back Cherished Memories

For Assisted Living Week, Cedarhurst of St. Charles took the theme of Ageless Adventure and transformed it into something extraordinary.

The community hosted Timeless Vows, a...

A collage of three images featuring Sid Trexler, a resident of Cedahurst Senior Living. In the first, Sid is celebrating his 100th birthday and wear a hat that says 'WWII Infantry.' In the second, a photo of Sid is displayed on the screen of a satellite orbiting Earth. In the third, Sid poses with his community's director after experiencing his VR moonwalk.
Resident Stories | 10/2/2025

Dream Come True: How We Sent Sid to Space (Without Leaving Cedarhurst)

When Roy “Sid” Trexler walked into the Life Enrichment office at Cedarhurst of Waterloo, he carried a dream with him. “My name is Sid,” he said, “and I was born in 1925. My...

Senior living woman skydiving for Cedarhurst Dreams Come True
Resident Stories | 08/14/2025

A Leap of Faith: Charlotte's Skyward Salute to Her Husband

At 85 years old, Charlotte Moszczenski took a leap of faith—literally.Thanks to the Dream Come TRUE program at Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, Charlotte fulfilled a wish that...

Cedarhurst of Canton senior living residents pose with Tai Chi instructor Randy Hallman after completing a 16-week course focused on improving mobility and emotional well-being.
Resident Stories | 08/12/2025

Grace in Motion: Cedarhurst Residents Find Balance with Tai Chi

At Cedarhurst of Canton, wellness isn’t just a goal - it’s a way of life. And for a group of residents who recently completed a 16-week Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall...

Senior living resident Dr. George poses for a photo with Rolf
Resident Stories | 07/28/2025

The Legacy of Dr. George Potts, Youtube's Energy Green Grandpa

At Cedarhurst of Salina, resident Dr. George Potts might appear to lead a quiet retirement — but behind that gentle smile is a passionate environmentalist, lifelong educator,...

Geraldine smiles with pride as she poses in front of one of her original paintings.
Resident Stories | 07/22/2025

A Life Still in Bloom: One Resident's Mission to Inspire

At Cedarhurst of Dyer, resident Geraldine “Gerry” Snodgrass isn’t just participating, she’s leading. With the same enthusiasm and compassion that marked her 24-year teaching...

Tim and Dot smiling at each other.
Resident Stories | 06/2/2025

College Sweethearts Reunite at Cedarhurst of Owensboro

The first time Tim Holly laid eyes on Dorothy "Dot" Holbrook, it was the first night of their freshman year at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The school held a mixer for incoming...

Gene Beard and Ellie smiles for photo with Cedarhurst worker
Resident Stories | 05/19/2025

Meet Gene Beard, A Resident Ambassador at Cedarhurst of Nicholasville

From the moment visitors step into Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, they’re greeted by two of the community’s most beloved ambassadors - Gene Beard and his four-legged sidekick,...

Mark Saul poses for a photo with his family on at Atlanta Motor Speedway, just before riding in a Nascar racecar at 170 mph.
Resident Stories | 05/8/2025

A Dream at Full Throttle: Mark Saul's NASCAR Ride of a Lifetime

At Cedarhurst of Oakwood, Mark Saul is known for his quiet enthusiasm and love for fast cars. But on April 19, as part of Cedarhurst’s Dream Come TRUE program, Mark traded...

Two women smiling and hugging for the Forever Hug event at Cedarhurst senior living
Resident Stories | 05/1/2025

A Hug That Lasts Forever

At Cedar Creek of Washington, hugs took on a whole new meaning at a heartwarming event called "Forever Hug." Organized by Life Enrichment Coordinator Kierston Cates, the...

Cedarhurst resident Evelyn Kidd sits in the passenger's seat of a Cessna airplane just before taking flight over St. Louis' Gateway Arch and the Missouri River.
Resident Stories | 04/24/2025

Soaring Through the Skies: Evelyn Kidd's Dream Come TRUE

At 96 years old, Evelyn Kidd, a beloved resident of Cedarhurst of Tesson Heights, recently fulfilled a dream she had held close to her heart for decades.

In June, she took to...

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