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With a smile that exuded pure joy, Percy Swanson bragged to his friends. "I had her right here!" he said, pointing to the inside of his arm. Friday night -- as a surprise to Swanson -- the 94-year-old Woodstock resident got to meet, hug and briefly chat with his dream girl, "Wheel of Fortune" letter-turner Vanna White. Slightly flustered by the surprise and the swarm of cameras that followed him onto the "Wheel of Fortune" set at Navy Pier, where they're taping 15 new shows this weekend, Swanson suddenly found himself face-to-face with the woman he religiously watches on television every weeknight. |
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Forget bingo, Hearthstone Village residents master the Wii
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Woodstock Independent reporter, Mike Neumann captured the unveiling of Hearthstone Manor's new Wii Game System in February. Pictured is Henry Niemeyer playing Wii Baseball. Henry is a longtime Chicago Cubs fan. The other seniors tried their luck at Wii Bowling and Golf as well. For the complete story, click here.
Photo courtesy of Mike Neumann, The Woodstock Independent |
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Woodstock Early Learning Center Activities
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Children at Woodstock Early Learning Center are learning about Easter and spring.
Pictured Trevor Mark and Victoria Belpedio learn their colors by coloring Easter eggs with Teacher Katrina Cardella |
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As part of their celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, children in the Headstart classroom at Woodstock Early Learning Center read Cat in the Hat and The Return of Cat in Hat than made and decorated their own hats.
Pictured from left to right are Brandon Rodriguez, Kelly Sanchez, Leticia Gates, Jacqueline Castaneda, Brandon Dodaro, Madison Page, and David Amoo.
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In February, Dr. Haradan of Family Dentistry of Woodstock visited WELC to show the children how to care for their teeth. Also pictured is Mr. Scott, a WELC teacher. |
Valentine's Day at Hearthstone Village
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Residents, family, friends and staff enjoyed a festive Valentine's Day Celebration at Hearthstone Village. Entertainment was provided by the much loved, Mario Pizzaferato.
Plunkett Family Gives Back to Hearthstone Village
Larry Plunkett tries out the new VideoEye magnification system recently purchased with funds donated by his late mother Fern Plunkett to Hearthstone Village. Fern Plunkett lived at Hearthstone Village for 19 years. The Plunkett’s also donated two computers and many large print books for the Hearthstone Village library.
 Larry with the VideoEye |
 Larry, his wife Gail and Pastor Randy Waller |
Winter Fun at WELC
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Subzero temperatures didn’t stop children at Woodstock Early Learning Center from celebrating the joys of winter – they brought the fun indoors.
From left to right: Matthew Jerz, Julian Hoak, Will Madigan, Victoria Belpedio are pictured “skating” on their indoor rink. |
 Welc visited the Woodstock Postoffice: (l-r) Parent Jasmine E., Teacher Mickey C, Joey M., Janiya R., Nii D., Alex B., Makayla R., Maggie N., Mary D., Miguel C., Teacher Judy N., Hailey O., Ryan R., Teacher Mary W. and Jakob R. |
New Years Happenings
New Years at WCLS
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Residents Lois E. and Connie P (l-r) are shown ringing in the New Year at Hearthstone Manor.
Christmas Happenings
Manor Resident Angel Memory Tree
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In a special opportunity to remember their loved ones who formerly resided at the Manor, families place angel ornaments on our Angel Memory Tree. Pictured is Carol L.
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Families Celebrate Christmas at the Village Holiday Open House
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 Jason B., Nathan S. and Lisle S. (l-r) decorate cookies |
Christmas at WCLS
Children attending Woodstock Early Learning Center presented "Outside the Inn" a Christmas play written and directed by Judy Nordschow, a teacher at WELC. Parents, grandparents, and many community friends enjoyed the play, musical entertainment and refreshments.
Angels (front L-R) Mia D., Grant G., (back
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Magi (L-R) Harry W., Marc S., Austin E., |
Residents Celebrate Christmas
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Resident Nan H. with her special friend. |
Woodstock Early Learning Center and
Hearthstone Manor Receive Gifts
from Willow Creek Community Church McHenry County
Students at Woodstock Early Learning Center display some of the many gifts donated to the Woodstock Christian Life Services by members of Willow Creek Community Church McHenry County in Crystal Lake. Over 196 gifts items and $325 in gift cards were donated.
Pictured (l-r) Iris Sals, Daniel Estrada, Juliana Kruse (standing), Jazlin Diaz, Edwin Sanchez (standing), Garret Baumgarten, Nelson Puarles, Angelina Page, and Payton Dougherty, students at WELC.
Student’s Work Chosen for Christmas Card Design
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Each year Woodstock Christian Life Services invites children from the Woodstock Early Learning Center to design a Christmas card for the organization. This year a drawing by Rebecca (age 11) was chosen. Rebecca’s card depicts Joseph and Mary in the manger with the baby Jesus. |
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Hearthstone Village Residents Learn Sign Language
For more than one year now Suzanne Kinsey, Community Relations Manager at Hearthstone Village has been teaching sign language classes to any interested residents. Not only are these individuals learning how to communicate with someone with a hearing impairment, but they are also building healthy brains. Studies show that keeping engaged in a variety of mentally stimulating activities throughout our lives can help keep our minds sharp.
Pictured are Suzanne and Ella V Pictured is Ella N
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