Events

Life in The Garden, a specialized memory care neighborhood located atop the Health Center at Pine Run, is enriched by familiar pleasures. Administrator Mary Beth Baringer enthused about a Caribbean cruise party full of memorable moments.

On June 1, the S.S. Garden “set sail” for a midday Caribbean “cruise” with more than 100 Garden residents, family members, and crew on board. Island music, nautical decorations, and tropical treats transformed The Garden into a sunlit ship deck. A themed photo booth and spirited dancing highlighted the family fun.

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Your body breathes on autopilot — so why worry about how to inhale and exhale? Scientific research is showing that mindful breathing — paying attention to your breath and learning how to manipulate it — is one of the most effective ways to lower everyday stress levels and improve a variety of health-related factors ranging from mood to metabolism. Mindful breath control is all at once a physical health practice, mental health practice, and meditation. It is not just breath training; it’s also mind training that uses breath as a vehicle and can make your entire life better.

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