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Board of Managers member Sue Zaccano: Giving from the heart
Sue Zaccano toured three retirement facilities looking for the right place for her mom. She specifically wanted a nonprofit that would continue caring for her mom after she expended her resources. At the second place she visited, the guide suggested she try Homeland Center. “I could tell the people were…
The hills are alive: Homeland residents celebrate “Sound of Music” anniversary
Miniatures of bright copper kettles, white dresses with blue satin, warm woolen mittens, and wild geese flying with the moon on their wings hung from the chandeliers of Homeland’s Main Dining Room. Edelweiss and Austrian flag centerpieces decorated the tables. Brown paper packages tied with string were stacked by the…
Ory Bower Finds Calling in New Role as Volunteer Coordinator
Ory Bower’s experience with Homeland Hospice has come full circle. He began as a volunteer in 2018, and was quickly inspired by Homeland’s mission to make a difference in the lives of others. Ory joined Homeland’s staff in an administrative position in 2021 and has worked in a variety of…
Homeland resident Robert Zimmerman: A life of art, church, and family
Homeland residents bring their cherished furnishings, heirlooms, and art to their bright, comfortable rooms. Robert Zimmerman brings an extra-special touch to his walls – extraordinary watercolors and one oil – painted by him. “Patty on the Porch” shows Zimmerman’s wife gazing at the lovely scene at their son’s Long Island…
Homeland Resident Carmen Vishnesky: Enjoying People, Music, and Empanadas
Carmen Vishnesky, a cherished resident of Homeland Center, passed away on March 25, 2025. We remember her with deep affection and gratitude for the vibrant spirit she shared with our community. As a resident of Homeland since early 2023, Carmen Vishnesky has come to love the people. “The residents are…
A “Souper Bowl” of a cookoff delights residents with comfort-food favorites
And the winner is . . . the mushroom soup! “Five kinds of mushrooms, a gallon of roasted garlic puree, a gallon of caramelized onion puree, sherry, white wine, black truffle oil, and heavy cream,” said Homeland Assistant Director of Dietary Services John Scunziano, rattling off the recipe for the…
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