Continue on for a complete overview of Groundhog Day through history! Did you know that the first took place 128 years ago today 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 includes facts, trivia, and more about this famous forecasting rodent’s big day! …Read More
Join us for a look back at the top posts from the Crane’s Mill Courier—the official blog for Crane’s Mill Retirement Community in West Caldwell, New Jersey. 2014 saw so many wonderful posts on our blog. Thanks to you, the readers, we’re always coming up with new ideas and new ways to share what’s going on at Crane’s Mill (and beyond). We thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and revisit the year that was—click the links below to view top 10 posts of 2014…enjoy! In January, we celebrated National Thank You Month. We had …Read More
We flipped our calendar today and saw a fun surprise—it’s 12/13/14! It’s the last “sequential” date of the century. Recently we’ve had 10/11/12 and 11/12/13, etc., and this is the last of this fun run! Number fans, no need to fret, we anticipate plenty of fun of dates to come. For instance, let’s remember to mark the date this coming May when we’ll celebrate 5/10/15! Enjoy your day! …Read More
Crane’s Mill Trip Opportunity Christmas in Hershey, Pennsylvania The Spirit of the Holidays Glows Brighter than ever in “The Sweetest Place on Earth” Wednesday, December 10th — Thursday, December 11th, 2014 (2 days, 1 night) $362.00 per person (double occupancy) $422.00 per person (single occupancy) *price includes gratuities for driver, tour guides and wait staff at restaurants* Motor coach transportation (full-size coach with lavatory) TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Overnight at Historic Hotel Hershey – Considered one of the finest Historic Hotels of America, Hotel Hershey is known for its refined elegance and signature service. The 1930’s hotel, situated high atop a …Read More
Trick or Treat! We hope you have a Halloween filled with friends, family, and of course, sweet treats! …Read More
Do you or your family members use Facebook? Did you know that Crane’s Mill has its very own Facebook page? You can access the page by clicking here: www.facebook.com/cranesmill. When you arrive at the page, click the “Like” button to ensure that you will receive all the latest goings-on at Crane’s Mill directly on your Facebook news feed! Previous posts have included photos from our events and live performances, news articles, stories about our residents, fun pictures, videos, and so much more! Don’t miss out on the fun! Visit www.facebook.com/cranesmill and click “Like” today! …Read More
Join us for another trip on the Crane’s Mill Wayback Machine, as we take a look at August 18, 1964…50 years ago today! August 18—certainly the heart of summer…days at the Jersey Shore are in order, along with afternoons by the pool and evenings with friends. 50 years ago today, on August 18, 1964, people were listening to Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes—the number one record in the country. On the west coast, on the very same day in the very same year, Los Angeles music fans greeted The Beatles for a press conference to kick off …Read More
Take a trip on the Crane’s Mill Wayback Machine! Today is July 7, a date known for more than a few memorable moments. There’s nothing like summer. Sure, we love spring, fall, and even winter has it’s moments (especially when you don’t ever have to worry about snow). Like clockwork, this time of year has us glued to our TV sets in the morning and early afternoon to catch live coverage of The Wimbledon Championships. The oldest tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon showcases the best in the sport serving and volleying on the legendary grass courts. This year, the …Read More
Happy Social Media Day #markyourcalendar It seems there really is a “day” for everything nowadays. When looking at a calendar, it’s cluttered with all kinds of celebrations—some honor desserts, like Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (May 15); our book club enjoys National Read a Book Day (September 6); and you can bet we at Crane’s Mill are gearing up for National Bocce Day (August 13). So, when we looked at our calendar this morning, we weren’t surprised to see that today is a “day”…National Social Media Day, in fact. You might ask, what does National Social Media Day have to do …Read More
Mark your calendar, this Sunday the annual New York Yankee tradition continues as the Yanks take on the Orioles on Old-Timers’ Day At Crane’s Mill, it’s no secret that we’re big New York Yankee fans. This Sunday, June 22, is one of our favorite days of the year—the annual Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium. On this one nostalgic afternoon, great players in Bronx Bomber history come together for a special day including the pomp and circumstance of the grand introductions and of course, the Old Timers’ Day Game itself. Through the years, there have been so many extraordinary players …Read More