Willow Brook Christian Communities

Last year at Willow brook Christian Home we became entranced by the Decorah Eagle Cam. It’s a camera located in Iowa and positioned to offer us an eagle eye view of goings-on in the nest a pair of eagles return to every year to raise their young. We watched the eagles grow from hatchlings to fledglings. The live eagle cam is back on and we have begun to watch. We are not watching every day yet, because most of the day the nest is empty while mom and dad eagle prepare it for this year's babies. Last year the eggs were laid beginning in February so we are keeping a watchful eye. Join us as we watch one of natures majestic sights unfold.

Thursday, February 23
Willow Brook Christian Village

In the Village Garden Room from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Featuring the talents of Chef John Lindeboom preparing cold weather desserts.

Please Call (740) 368-4550  for reservations.

Cost $4.00

• February 4th @ Delaware Run
• May 21st @ The Village
• July 30th @ Delaware Run
• September 24th @ The Village
• December 10th @ Delaware Run
  (all run from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.)

We all know how devastating a fall can be for older adults, and no one knows the dangers better than those most affected. Fear of taking a tumble on sidewalks, wet or icy pavement, stairs or in public places often leads people to to isolate themselves in order to protect their bones.

Not wanting to lose their ability to be as active and independent as possible, residents on both of the Delaware campuses enrolled for “Matter of Balance” classes. To date 39 people have completed the four-week courses, and many of them continue to meet regularly to exercise together.

Delaware Run graduate Jim Roesch said he never realized until he took the course how important the ankles are to balance. “Anything I can do to strengthen my ankles is top rate.” Peg Simone said that while she knew exercise was important, learning about strength building was helpful to her. Another said the concept of “nose over toes” when rising from bed increased his confidence in getting up and around in the morning.

Classes were held at The Village in September and Delaware Run in October. The sessions run two hours, two days a week for four weeks and will be offered once again after the holidays.