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Community Updates Blog: holidays

Cinco de Mayo Fun at Crane’s Mill

Our residents recently had a visit from a fantastic mariachi band to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Follow this link to view a short video clip on our Facebook page, and while you’re there be sure to “Like” Crane’s Mill to keep up with all the latest! …Read More »




The Polar Express: A Look at our Residents’ Very Special Holiday Train Display

Crane’s Mill residents concoct, conduct lovely locomotives. Crane’s Mill is a special community in large part because of its residents. Many come from Northern New Jersey and beyond, bringing their individual backgrounds and traditions to our lovely community. The holidays are a great example of many different residents coming together and celebrating, embracing their traditions and making new ones along the way. Here’s a great example of a wonderful Crane’s Mill tradition: Tucked away in a corner of the Sycamore II building at Crane’s Mill is a magical train set created by a group of our most passionate and imaginative residents. Small …Read More »



Wishing You a Happy Memorial Day!

Today, we take time to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. We are blessed to have many service veterans here at Crane’s Mill, and we would like to take a moment to thank them for their service. This morning, there will be a very special Memorial Day program in Hinman Hall, followed by a BBQ lunch, and at 2:00 p.m. the Patriot Brass Ensemble will perform live for our residents! …Read More »



It’s Groundhog Day on the Crane’s Mill Courier!

Have you seen the movie Groundhog Day? It’s a modern classic starring Bill Murray. If you have, you’ll realize at least some irony in our repeating of last year’s post about the prognosticator of prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil—the world-famous groundhog! Continue on for a complete overview of Groundhog Day through history! Did you know that the first took place on February 2, 1887? Follow the link below to learn more about this fun day, its meaning, and how we came to rely on a cuddly creature to predict the duration of our winter season! Here is the link to History.com, which …Read More »


Happy New Year from Crane’s Mill!

Happy New Year from your friends at Crane’s Mill! This year, our residents are continuing their tradition with a fun-filled cocktail party followed by a live performance by the Dean Tomanelli Jazz Trio! We with you a fun and safe New Year’s Eve, followed by a New Year filled with love, laughter, and friendship. …Read More »


Have You Found Milton, the Crane’s Mill Elf?

Have you seen our Crane’s Mill Elf on our Facebook page? His name is Milton, and he’s found his way around so many different areas of our campus, including the pool gym, gift shop, library, and more! Visit our Facebook page, and be sure to click “Like” to keep up with Milton and everything else going on at Crane’s Mill! …Read More »