News & Events
“The Friendly Times” for June/July 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
Help us celebrate the 4th of July! Read more.
“The Friendly Times” for May/June 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
What Would We Do Without You??!!We celebrated our Friends Home Family in May with a week of daily special events! Highlights included an iced coffee bar, water ice, cookies, soft pretzels, a wine & cheese with a charcuterie board, musical entertainment, a...
“The Friendly Times” for April/May 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
Joyful Encounters: Exploring the Healing Power of Animals Thanks to our pet therapy partners, Paws for People and Hickman Hollow Farm, we are fortunate to have wonderful opportunities to interact with animals at Friends Home andLinden Hall. Paws for People visits...
“The Friendly Times” for March/April 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
Would you like an adventure now, or shall we have tea first? Read more.
“The Friendly Times” for February-March 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
How we spend a winter afternoon: From parlour games to hallway bowling….to Sip and Paint or a trip to the Amish Market. Share our fun in photos!
“The Friendly Times” for December 2023-January 2024 – Our In-House Newsletter
Ringing in the New Year - Kennett Square Style! Kennett Square gears up for its New Years Eve celebration like no other – Midnight in the Square, famously known as The Mushroom Drop! It is an enchanting evening filled with laughter, music, and the iconic lowering of...
View from the Porch, Fall 2023
A Time for Celebrations!In this issue, we are celebrating two momentous events at Friends Home:Our 125th Anniversary, andThe beginning of the public phase of the ELEVATE! Capital Campaign for a new elevator.You'll see lots of photos of our celebration activities...
“The Friendly Times” for November/December 2023 – Our In-House Newsletter
The holiday season brings a sense of warmth and joy, often fueled by cherished memories and timeless traditions. Beyond the festive decorations and delicious treats, nostalgia’s a powerful force at play. Delving into the past and reliving special moments stirs the...
“The Friendly Times” for October/November 2023 – Our In-House Newsletter
Contemplating gratitude is beneficial, but expressing it to another person is perhaps even better. As William Arthur Ward wrote, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” read more
“The Friendly Times” for September/October 2023 – Our In-House Newsletter
GET READY TO PARTY! Friends Home is celebrating the 125th anniversary of it’s founding with a week of special events and activities! The festivities will commence on Monday, October 16 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm with a Kick-Off Party for residents, family and friends. Read...