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Arts and crafts come in different shapes and sizes, and at Friendship Village of Dublin, the woodshop allows residents to put their skills to the test and continue their hobbies throughout retirement.   Stocked with equipment and materials, residents take on projects such as woodworking, carpentry and stained glass creation at their own pace.   …

At Friendship Village of Dublin, residents see the value in education and were recently able to award five $3,500 scholarships to hard-working associates. These scholarships, available to both associates and their dependents, are funded through Friendship Village of Dublin’s Charitable Giving, a program in which residents are able to donate funds that result in scholarships …

For retired adults looking to showcase their creativity, gardening and landscaping poses a perfect activity to get outside and create beautiful masterpieces. Just ask Andy Howland, an artist who uses gardening and landscape as a way to express his creative mind.  “I’ve been an artist from the time I was able to hold the chalk …

Creativity and curiosity last well into retirement as seniors are able to spend time doing what they love most. For five Friendship Village of Dublin residents recognized at a local art show, this statement reigns true.  Held in mid-May, the Annual Martin Janis Creative Arts Event showcases the works of central Ohio seniors age 50 …

Family members, friends and peers often express their gratitude for the valiant, brave-hearted efforts of veterans.   For resident Wendell Ellenwood, his dedication to our nation’s military was recently recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C . On Thursday, June 6, Ellenwood received the Croix de Guerre, or Cross of War, symbolizing his acts of …

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If you have been looking at various senior living options, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also called life plan communities), you have likely heard or seen the term “continuum of care” used. It’s an important concept when it comes to the variety of services provided by retirement communities, but I find it is also …

Springtime means graduation season. There is a recent and growing trend among college graduates that is garnering a lot of attention. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, by 2020, 43 percent of college students are expected to be age 25 and older. And among these older grads are more and more seniors. Lifelong …

Friendship Village of Dublin Health Services Administrator Jessica Rieker was recently invited to a discussion on WOSU’s All Sides with Ann Fisher, a live, radio talk show that focuses on topics within the public affairs sector. Rieker’s interview with the local NPR affiliate took place on Wellness Wednesday, where she spoke with Mike Thompson on …

Friendship Village of Dublin’s Landscape Manager Andy Howland was recently interviewed on Good Day Columbus, where he discussed gardening and landscaping projects around our community. Howland’s interview took place on Good Day Gardening, a weekly segment that airs on Saturday mornings. Thank you, Andy, for your hard work on the beautiful gardens that surround Friendship …