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In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Velia!

A believer in and fighter for women’s rights, Velia Pryce started her life’s adventure in Pennsylvania, growing up there before receiving a Fulbright Scholarship to study abroad. She chose to study in France, where she also met her husband, Robert Pryce from England.

Velia was very much a career lady. She taught French in the classroom for 25 years, mostly in high schools, but also at Kent State University. She could speak fluently in both French and Italian.

Robert and Velia were married for over 50 years and had four daughters; Velia was also one of four daughters. The Pryces, along with three others, established the Hudson Montessori School in 1962. The couple both retired from Western Reserve Academy in 1995.

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February is Black History Month. One way we're celebrating Black History is what we're calling soulful Wednesday's. This wednesday we learned all about the birth of Jazz and how Jazz developed into an important political outlet for African Americans by reaching across the racial divide. Since New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz our Culinary Director made this out of this world bread pudding to pair with our Jazz presentation. #whatseniorlivinglookslike

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In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Florence!

Named by her father, a lawyer, after the first female judge in Ohio, Florence Wrocklage was born during the depression in Portsmouth, Ohio along the Ohio River. As a five-year-old, Florence and all the kids at school were let out to assist with sandbagging during a historic flood of the Ohio River; she was even allowed to ride in a rowboat to check on her aunt’s store.

When she was a child, Florence enjoyed playing the piano and softball, and riding her bike. She loved animals too, especially cats, dogs, and horses, and excelled in school. On full academic scholarship to Wittenberg University, Florence received a degree in history; she then attended law school at The University of Wisconsin and was the only woman to graduate in her law school class. Florence also met her future husband, Paul Wrocklage, at the university.

Paul and Florence were both only children and decided to have a big family; they had four children, three daughters and a son. With two gardens, Florence stayed busy canning an assortment of produce including: tomatoes, peaches, green beans, pickles, and strawberry jelly. She also found time to transcribe books for the blind. With the children nearly grown, Florence went to Kent State University, receiving her Library Degree; she worked as librarian at the Akron Library for ten years.

Florence and Paul enjoyed both river boat and ocean cruises, bus trips, and attending classes at Elderhostels. They often brought plants back from their travels for their beloved garden. When not in their garden or traveling, the couple enjoyed team bowling and playing bridge with friends.

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What a beautiful day for a walk outside!☀️
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Just a few of our culinary teams creations! Comment below and let us know what you would order 😋👇🏼 #whatseniorlivinglookslike

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Today’s a good day! Our staff and residents received their second COVID vaccine! 💉🎉
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Spreading a little Christmas cheer....even to our four legged friends🐾
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The leprechauns of Kingsland Walk were out today to say Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Liz and Emma even presented a virtual trip to Ireland, using pictures from their times there!🍀🇮🇪
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We love our pen pals at the University City Children’s Center! 💕🤩
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Who has the ugliest sweater of them all? Festive Friday got even more festive this week! Our staff competed in an ugly sweater fashion show...which one is your favorite?✨
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In honor of Women's History Month, join us in celebrating Fujiko!

With a one-year-old and one on the way, Fuji Allen had her hands full during her week-long trip aboard a ship rocking its way between Japan and the United States. This was a sign of a lifetime of fortitude. Born Fujiko Hoshino in Gunma, Japan in 1932, she was the youngest of four children.

Fuji met her future husband while working as a waitress during the Korean War, Jim Allen, an American stationed in Tokorozawa. The couple married in December 1954 and lived off base; their first child was born while still living in Japan. Once Jim’s tour was complete, they made the uncomfortable voyage to the Midwest. Jim, Fuji, and their young children lived with Jim’s parents in Struthers, Ohio for a few years; Fuji knew very little English upon arrival. Jim worked as an electrician and, after a time, was able to purchase a home not far from his parents.

Fuji became acclimated to her new life quickly. She learned English, participated in the activities of her five children, helped with their schoolwork, and was active in PTA. At 40 she went back to school and got her GED; at 50 she learned how to drive and got her driver’s license. Fuji also started working as a seamstress and then as a nanny.

In 2003, Fuji and her son Bob made the trip back to Japan where she was able to see her sister and extended family.

With her helper’s heart, Fuji is known to this day for her willingness to help out when she sees something that needs to be done.

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"Don’t waste your energy trying to educate or change opinions; go over, under, through, and opinions will change organically when you’re the boss. Or they won’t. Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it." —Tina Fey #whatseniorlivinglookslike #boulevardstcharles #takeyourplace #womenbelong #womenshistorymonth #doyourthing #beyou

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Today was a blast! Our staff gingerbread teams have been working for 2 weeks to make the perfect Gingerbread House. Today, the wait was over! Our judge panel of residents critiqued the houses based on a score card and the votes have been tallied.

3rd place: Team 5 with representative Tarah🥉
2nd place: Team 2 with representative Euro🥈
1st place: team 4 with representative Royce! 🥇

Thank you all for participating; it was so much fun!
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Day 27: Celebration
"The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don't celebrate those, they can pass you by." -Alek Wek #whatseniorlivinglookslike #31daysofholidaycheer #arrowcheer #jumpforjoy #boulevardseniorliving #boulevardstcharles #leapforjoy #enjoythemoment

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