Maureen is a very wonderful lady, and we were trying to find a dream that would be meaningful for her. We found out that her family wanted to make her 90th birthday very special.  The Second Wind Dream team arranged with the dining services at Laurel Lake to create a special meal and party for Maureen.  A delicious meal was provided in the private dining room and flowers adorned the table.  Balloons were added for a festive touch.  This was truly a memorable time for her family and helped Maureen to feel what a treasure she is. 

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Bunny has mentioned over the past few months how she would like to go to a show with her best friend, Joyce and her daughter, Louisa. Bunny expalined 'Guys & Dolls' was dear to her heart. Bunny once saw this show with her husband - it was a surprise anniversary present for her. So, you can see why the Guys & Dolls production at the Fox Theater would bring back wonderful memories for her! We decided to make an entire day for her! Bunny's surprise day was on August 21st and started with lunch at the famous historic restaurant, Mary Mac's Tea Room. Bunny has always wanted to experience this classic southern food. She was thrilled with the selection of vegetables. "This was the best dining experience I have ever had", exclaimed Bunny. After the delicious lunch we headed to the Fox Theater in downtown Atlanta. The greeter made our group feel special and made sure we were promptly escorted to our seats. With our VIP pass we had excellent seats at center stage. Bunny exclaimed, How lovely! We have the best seats in the house! The dancing is fabulous and we can see the performers up close! View This Dream »

Flo is a resident at Elmcroft Senior Living Community in Lewisburg, PA. When speaking to Flo she mentioned that she would love to go for a ride in a hot air balloon or a helicopter. She mentioned that she always wanted to do this, to see the views from up in the sky. But now she uses a wheelchair and is not sure if that dream can come true. She uses a wheelchair most of the time and can not walk far distances or stand for a long period of time. She is able to transfer from the wheelchair to a chair. Thank you

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We asked Sally what makes her happy?  Sally's answer was her family. When asked what makes her proud, Sally's answer was when my children and grandchildren excel in their goals I'm happy for them. Sally had a wish that her family would all come together in the same place at the same time. So on Sunday, January 13, 2013, her family fulfilled her wish by meeting at Hoss's Steak and Sea Food Restaurant for dinner.

Sally had six children - one son and five daughters. Unfortunately in 1969, she lost her oldest daughter Karen to Lupus. Sally currently has nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. 

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Barbara's lifelong dream was to fly in a plane and look down onto the beautiful clouds. She never thought her dream would be possible until now! Local pilot, Jim Hurlbert, was more than willing to help make Barb's dream come true. Jim donated his morning to make sure that Barb had the ride of her life!

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While at Penn State, Marion earned her Doctorate in Adult Education. Marion then moved to St. Francis of Loretto and become the Chair of Nursing department before retiring. Marion loved to travel. She has been to Egypt, England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece. Marion speaks of her love of Greece and Germany. While she was at Penn State she worked with Foreign Exchange Students, who to this day still correspond with her. Marion had the chance to take a group of students to Greece. While visiting the country, they were invited to tour the medical clinics for her class to experience the difference between the two cultures. Marion loved traveling so much that she moved to Europe for six months. Marion states the most memorial times in her life was when her husband and she were raising their family in Germany. Although she could speak little of the language he spoke well. Marion said if she had a wish it is that she will once again be with people who will speak in the German and Greek language.

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Whistles, lights, and the clatter of coins falling into the metal holding tray. Sounds like a perfect start to a unique challenge to beat the one-armed bandit. We can�t forget the roll of the dice or the dealing of the cards. The modern day casino is like an indoor amusement park with a vast majority of entertainment. We had provided one of residents the opportunity to fulfill her dream to play the slot machine, to play roulette, blackjack, and poker one more time here at our community. We were very fortunate to have had a nice group of students from Penn State College to help with running the games. View This Dream »

Susan's Second Wind Dream: Girl's Night Out Friday on February 17, 2012. Susan was born on May 5, 1943. She is adored by all at Elmcroft. She is attentive to the needs of her neighbors and always put others before herself. She is most proud of her two sons, Richard and Reed. This is what made this dream so much fun! Susan loves music and said that she would like to see the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She mentioned that she would love to take a few friends and have a Girl's Night Out. With four orchestra level tickets donated by the Atlanta Symphony and Second Wind Dreams, Susan was able to invite Joyce and Nancy Lou to enjoy this wonderful experience with her. On Friday, plans were in place to make this an extraordinary day to honor Susan. Several new outfits were brought in for her to try on and pick for the evening's festivities. Susan doesn't enjoy shopping so- the store came to her! She picked out a fabulous outfit and shoes to wear to the Symphony. With the ladies dressed to dazzle for the evening, we met downstairs to present Susan with a dozen roses. We proceeded to go to Provino's Italian Restaurant for a delicious meal. After the meal we headed to downtown Atlanta for an evening of classical music. Susan was thrilled to see the city lights as we approached the theater. Valet parking was a convenience that gave her the chance to make a grand entrance. Before the show, we toured the venue and enjoyed the nightlife of Atlanta.  

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Georgia said that she loves eggs- all different ways! With the help of a sweet volunteer named Cathy and SWD, Georgia got a delicious lunch to enjoy to make her feel special and put a smile on her face!

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Christine’s Dreams of Tony Bennett

 

Dreamer: Christine

Lifelong Dream: Tony Bennett Concert

 

Dream Fulfilled: May 31, 2013

 

Dream Weaver: Sue Hamilton, HLD

 

Elmcroft Dream Ambassador: Joyce

  Christine fell in love with Tony Bennett years ago when she first heard him sing “Because of you”.  Her favorite song is his signature song, “I left My Heart in San Francisco”.   Since Mr. Bennett is a legendary entertainer, Christine never believed that she would ever see him perform in person!  On Friday May 31^st, 2013, she had the surprise of a lifetime!

 

After a scrumptious Italian dinner we headed to the Verizon Amphitheatre.  When we arrived we were escorted to the VIP parking lot where a Ben waited to take us in the golf cart.  Christine was treated like royalty and taken to her orchestra seats immediately.    Thank you, Ben Tyre for your help in making this a special night for Christine.

 

Before the show Jerry Glanville (former Head Coach for the Atlanta Falcons) stopped by to say “Hello!” and posed for a picture. 

 

When Tony came on stage, Christine was thrilled and was on the edge of her seat for the entire show.  She sang with him and couldn’t stop smiling.  She said “This was the most magnificent night of my life!  I never thought I would experience such joy!”

 

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Inez was born on January 5, 1904. Inez's lifelong dream was an 'un-birthday' party in the Spring or Summer when the weather was warm and her family would be able to find time to come and celebrate with her. Her family always felt like Inez was cheated out of a real birthday party due to the holidays. Unfortunately, Inez had to go the hospital before we could give her a special day. After the hospital stay she headed to a rehab for a long recovery. At first it seemed like she would never be able to walk again. Inez informed the doctors that she can do anything that she puts her mind to and she did! The week before her birthday she was doing so well that she began walking on her own again with only the assistance of her walker. We got to work and decided to surprise her on her actual birthday! This was also a celebration of her recovery. Invitations went out to friends, family, and a few surprise guests. A private party was planned at Elmcroft. The second floor Bistro was decorated in pink (her favorite color) along with party favors, balloons, and lots of delicious food. Friends and family clapped as she took her special seat where she could enjoy all of the festivities. Mike Smith was there to perform all of her favorite songs and her nephew surprised her with a dozen red roses!

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