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Respite Program at The Ashford: The Perfect Holiday Getaway for Your Loved One!

Season’s greetings!

We know how special the holiday season can be, not just for family gatherings but also for taking a well-deserved break. That’s why we’re excited to share our Senior Living Respite Program – it’s like sending your loved one off to a holiday camp, but with all the comforts of home!

Imagine your elderly family member enjoying a wonderful experience at our senior living community, where they can:

  • Make New Friends: Your loved one will enjoy meeting and engaging with other residents, sharing stories, and meeting new people.
  • Delicious Meals: They’ll savor a variety of nutritious and delicious meals prepared by our skilled chefs, ensuring they eat well and enjoy every bite.
  • Fun Activities: From arts and crafts to game nights and fitness classes, our fun-filled calendar will keep them entertained and active.

Our respite program not only provides them with a joyful and engaging environment but also gives you the opportunity to take a breather. It’s the perfect ‘try before you buy’ way to explore all our senior living community has to offer – without any long-term commitment.

Whether you’re traveling during the holidays or simply looking for some personal time to recharge, you can rest easy knowing your loved one is enjoying themselves in a safe and caring atmosphere.

If you’d like more information or to schedule a visit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us here. We can’t wait to welcome your loved one into our community for a holiday adventure!

The Ashford at Sturbridge Resident Celebrates 105th Birthday

Pictured: Hilliard City Council President Tina Cottone Delivers a Special Proclamation to Evelyn Monahan

On Monday, Wallick Senior Living’s The Ashford at Sturbridge celebrated resident Evelyn Monahan’s milestone 105th birthday.

Hilliard City Council President Tina Cottone visited to present a proclamation honoring Evelyn’s remarkable longevity and “her lifelong commitment to family, friends and the community.” The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce and Evelyn’s favorite entertainer, John Bare, also joined in the festivities, alongside her loved ones and fellow residents.

 

View a highlight video of Evelyn’s celebration from the City of Hilliard here:

 

About Evelyn

Evelyn has been a cherished member of The Ashford since 2019. Her incredible life story spans more than a century.

Pictured: Senior Living Advisor Christy Perry and Evelyn Monahan

Born on December 1, 1919, in Byesville, OH, she moved to Columbus following her mother’s passing when she was just eight. She later me t “her Frank,” a Navy serviceman, who she married in 1939.

Shortly after their marriage, Frank was deployed to Pearl City, Hawaii and Evelyn survived the Pearl Harbor attacks (while eight months pregnant with their first child) and subsequent blackouts in Honolulu.

She remembers a neighbor staying with her while Frank was called to fight. They went through the blackouts together and remember seeing bullets from planes fly past them and land in their neighbor’s house in a chest of drawers while on the way to church one day.

Pictured: Evelyn Monahan with Family

After the war, Evelyn and Frank returned to Ohio and raised three children together.

Evelyn is proudly German and Welsh. Today, she remains fascinated by the developments in electricity and technology through the decades.

The secret to life, according to Evelyn, is to get artificial valves and accept life as it is.

“God gave you this life to live. Even though there are bumps along the road, this too shall pass.”

Happy birthday, Evelyn!