RESIDENT STORIES

It’s the People that Make the Place

With unique backgrounds and one-of-a-kind journeys to senior living, residents ultimately find common ground here at Holland Home. Click the stories below to learn about newly-formed friendships, hobbies, and the number of ways residents live vibrantly at Holland Home.

“Moving in your 70s is difficult, but moving in your 80s is even harder. I wanted to make one last move.” —Sue

Sue Sperger

10 July 2023

“It was very encouraging to me when I first moved in to know the types of opportunities offered to me.” —Mary

Mary McNeil

27 February 2023

“You have to make each day special…and we do.” —Marilyn

Herb and Marilyn VanHassel

14 February 2023

What's your favorite part about living at Breton Woods?

Myrna

22 September 2022

"It's really good for us for building a community of women, a sisterhood. We check-in with each other, help give each other purpose. I'm blessed to be apart of this group." 

Suzie and Bob Zoerman

13 December 2022

I call it a miracle story.

Connie's Story

09 August 2022

"I think a common thought is that when you get older, having a pet is too difficult. But there are so many positive things..."

Judy & Bella

29 July 2021

"I was afraid I would grow older faster by living here and that just isn’t happening."

Lois V.

15 July 2022

“I could walk outside the door of my apartment and see people and have coffee with people. I never felt totally alone and I was so glad I was here."

Tom and Marjean

09 July 2022

"I loved being a Kinder teacher for many years, it was the best job I could've had."

Harriet Arnold—A Teacher's Story

15 June 2022