APRIL 2026
Andrews of Stratford currently has four residents over 100 years old. From left to right are Mary Richard - 100, Joyce Dennis - 100, Polly Mullin - 103 on April 16th, and Fern Edgecombe - 103. When asked how it feels to reach these milestones they said: “I never expected to be this age. I enjoyed life immensely. I danced all the time. I enjoyed life.” - Mary Richard “I still get our and do some of the things I like to do.” - Joyce Dennis “I can hardly believe it. I’m glad.” - Polly Mullin “I think it’s quite a pleasure, I must say. I never thought anything while I was growing up. I did an awful lot of walking. I think that’s the secret.” - Fern Edgecombe
SHAMROCKS, ABOVE &TULIPS BEYOND & HORSES out Check outCheck photos of this late month's winter Above and Beyond sleigh rides, tulip donationswinner and | p. 10 | p. 3-8 St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
RESIDENT “FULL CIRCLE RECIPES MOMENT”
This month we feature a Andrews of Parkhill resident decadent butter tart recipe Merritt Kirby helped renovate from resident Evelyn Rafuse the building 20| years p. 4-5 ago. | p. 9
PET THERAPY RESIDENT Q&A
Spending time with animals With Earth Day coming up on April 22, proven to benefit seniors we asked residents what they enjoy and people living with most about nature. | p. 11-12 dementia | p. 6-7