Crown Jewel News Blog
October 22, 2019
Music is an important part of our life. We listen to songs in the car, at stores, and everywhere in between.Music has the ability to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Did you know music offers health benefits as well? Seniors who listen to music have a better outlook on life, more social interaction …Read More…
July 17, 2019
Nothing beats a good book. We can go places we have never been without ever leaving home. Reading not only stimulates conversation, but can also reduce stress, increase mental stimulation and improve memory. Whatever the reason, reading is popular among all ages. The Masonic Home of Virginia not only has an extensive library collection of …Read More…
May 13, 2019
No one likes to admit they are aging, but it is a fact of life. Aging doesn’t have to mean a decline. Simple actions can help us enjoy life as it evolves. Get Plenty of Exercise Turns out that exercise is great for the heart, brain and every other organ. Weight bearing exercise can …Read More…
March 6, 2019
For decades, Bingo has been a favorite among seniors. While today’s retirement communities offer much more than a weekly Bingo game, it is still one of the most popular games and it turns out Bingo may also be good for your health. A fun competitive game of Bingo can bring mental and physical health benefits …Read More…
December 28, 2018
The New Year is filled with promises and new beginnings; it’s a fresh chapter waiting to begin. Broken New Year’s resolutions are more common than you think. Approximately 80% of resolutions fail within the first month. This year instead of saying “this is the year I will …..” Simply make a promise to just live …Read More…
August 16, 2018
Every year, in the second Saturday in October, we celebrate our Masonic Family, and this year is no different! Save the date: October 13, 2018! We hope to see you there.
September 28, 2017
The season has changed to fall. The air is (kinda, sorta, maybe) starting to cool down. The Home just crowned it’s new King and Queen (congratulations Ed and Paula!) That can only mean one thing…Masonic Family Day is just around the corner. To the uninitiated, Masonic Family Day is an annual celebration of all things …Read More…
August 18, 2017
We want to express our sincere gratitude to all of the golfers, sponsors, and volunteers who made this year’s Stan Johnson Golf Tournament a success. In total, almost 100 people were involved in making this year’s event special, showing once again what a force for good Freemasonry is. This year, we thank RW John Dester …Read More…
February 14, 2017
Dear Family, It’s Valentine’s Day. You should know what you mean to us. Has it really been 127 years? It seems like only yesterday that we met. Sure, we’re a little bigger now than we were then… a few more acres, a few more residents. But we know you love us just the same. To …Read More…
December 22, 2016
In lieu of a post this week, I want to share the video we made to celebrate Christmas and the 2016 year. We hope you enjoy!