— Friday, January 29th, 2010 by Christopher Pince
The following is a shortened version of an e-mail from Coast Guard Ensign Christopher Pince, 22, who is aboard the Tahoma, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter that has been dispatched to Haiti to assist earthquake victims. Christopher e-mailed this letter to his fiance on Saturday, January 16. A Warm Beach resident brought this message in to share with you.
Shortly after I e-mailed you this morning, I was told I was going to be on…
— Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 by WBSC
The Warm Beach Senior Community Thrift Shop offers many treasures to be used for your enjoyment or gifts for others. Various items are added to the shelves everyday. For your convenience, the store is open 1:00-5:00p.m., Monday-Friday and 10:00-5:00p.m. on Saturdays. While experiencing "thrift shopping," you'll be aiding the Senior Community as well.
— Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 by WBSC
Happy New Year to you! Is anyone else struggling with the fact that we are now several weeks into the year 2010!
Here are a few highlights Warm Beach Senior Community has experienced this past year:
— Friday, December 4th, 2009 by Stanwood Camano News by Jennifer Kelly
One of my favorite movies when I was a kid was, “To Sir With Love.” Wow! Sidney Poitier! What a handsome, handsome man!
— Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 by Stanwood/Camano News
By Adam Stewart-Staff Reporter
For Stanwood resident Luise Volta, volunteering is a way to find her identity, build self-worth and avoid loneliness.
She gives her time to open new doors and create lasting relationships.
"We live in a two-way world instead of a self-absorbed world," she said.
Volta describes a self-absorbed world as defeating.
"Unless you're really fascinating," she chuckled.
Drawing on her sense of humor, complemented by her infectious laughter and a sincere smile,…
— Saturday, October 17th, 2009 by WBSC
On February 12, 2010 the Winter Olympics begin in Vancouver Canada. Folks from around the world will come to British Colmbia to enjoy the games. They will be trying to keep warm in Vancouver's cold climate. The British Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist will be offering 10,000 of these visitors a free winter scarf. Between now and the games their goal is to collect scarves made by the hands of Christian knitters and crotchetiers across North…
— Saturday, October 17th, 2009 by WBSC
Great news! The October 10th Community Country Breakfast Raffle and Fundraiser was a great success! We raised enough money to purchase a new steam table for the Nursing Home activity dining room. Thank you everyone who joined us in supporting this project.
— Saturday, October 10th, 2009 by WBSC
Joey Harris was awarded the Aging Services of Washington Scholarship on October 10th by Executive Director, Larry Foss. She was surprised as her name was called but could not contain her joy as she realized a whole quarter of Nursing School was paid for. Joey has been a NAC her for 4 years and is pursuing her RN license.
— Thursday, October 1st, 2009 by WBSC
In the mid-1930's, a young high school student started learning her way around the sewing machine. She had such an aptitude for it that her teacher let her skip study hall to sew things, including two dresses for the teacher herself!
Now, on the verge of turning ninety, Ida Lucille DuPree is passing on the spool and needle to the next volunteer. For twelve years, she has faithfully volunteered her help in the Warm Beach…
— Friday, May 22nd, 2009 by Stanwood/Camano News
Thank you to the Stanwood/Camano Island community for voting Warm Beach Senior Community the BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY and BEST THRIFT SHOP for 2009.
Come for a visit to see what all the excitement is about!
— Monday, March 30th, 2009 by U.S. News and World Report
Warm Beach Health Care Center is recognized as a 5 star community by U.S. News and World Report. See for yourself by going to their link and selecting nursing homes with 5 star ratings:
http://www.usnews.com/directories/nursing-homes/index_html
— Friday, March 27th, 2009 by Lorraine Durham
“He is very compassionate and all our Warm Beach residents love him!” shares Denise Roberts, of Warm Beach Nursing, speaking of Dr. Mark E. Spencer. For twenty-four years Dr. Spencer has taken a special interest in his patients at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood, Washington. It was during grade school…
— Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 by WBSC
Warm Beach Health Care Center is one of the first recipients of Medicare’s top quality rating of FIVE STARS. Fewer than 12% of all nursing homes nation-wide have received the government’s highest Five Star Rating. This newly created award is based on three sources of data: Health Inspections, Staffing and Quality Measures. The rating system is a result of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1987, the nursing home reform law…
— Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
Beachwood Apartments allow you to remain independent and enjoy an active lifestyle.
— Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
Read about the incredible railroad model built and designed by resident volunteers.
— Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 by Stanwood/Camano News
There aren't many active games that anyone of any age can enjoy, but horseshoes is definitely one of them. That is why Warm Beach Senior Community recently constructed a horseshoe pit for residents to enjoy.
The game of horseshoes is relatively simple to understand. Each player throws two horseshoes per turn, from a distance of either 30 or 40 feet - women, children, and seniors can opt to throw from the 30-foot line into a…