Ecumen Century Club: Happy 103rd Birthday Ruth Knapp
Ecumen honors Ruth Knapp, who is 103.
Born: March 29, 1913, in Thief River Falls, Minn.
Residence: Ecumen Detroit Lakes in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Hobbies/Interests: Bowling, playing bingo, reading, visiting, music events and playing Rummikub.
Family: Married for 30 years. Now widowed. No children.
Secrets of Longevity: “I am always in good spirits and enjoy keeping active throughout the day with activities.
Occupation: Waitress.
Interesting Facts: Ruth is the oldest resident at Ecumen Detroit Lakes’ nursing home.
Congratulations on your 103rd birthday, Ruth! Ecumen honors you.
Cat Therapy at Ecumen Detroit Lakes — Without the Cats
These therapy cats nuzzle, purr, meow, roll over, blink their eyes and go to sleep. But they never scratch or need a litter box.
The Story Behind Ecumen Detroit Lakes “Excellence in the Workplace” Award at LeadingAge Minnesota
Achieving workplace excellence is hard under the best of circumstances. When Ecumen Detroit Lakes employees went on stage in Saint Paul this week to accept LeadingAge Minnesota’s prestigious “Excellence in the Workplace” award, their accomplishment was that they had done it under the worst of circumstances.
Top Honors for Ecumen Employees at LeadingAge Minnesota “Stars Among Us” Awards
Three Ecumen communities took home top awards for caregiving, workplace excellence and volunteerism at the annual “Stars Among Us Awards” presented by LeadingAge Minnesota.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes HR Director Laura Boreen’s Inspiring Personal Journey
Laura Boreen, Human Resources Director at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, gives a deeply personal account of how education changed her life.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 100th Birthday Joe Hickman
Ecumen honors Joe Hickman, are resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes,who is 100.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Wellness Center
Almost two years and $12 million later, Ecumen Detroit Lakes last week celebrated the grand opening of its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes to Celebrate New Wellness Center At May 6 Grand Opening
Ecumen Detroit Lakes will host an open house Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 3 to 6 p.m., to celebrate the grand opening of its new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center.
The public is invited to visit for tours, demonstrations, music, food and beverages and an art exhibit featuring the work of Orville Running, who was professor of art for 40 years at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. (A recent Detroit Lakes Online story gives colorful background on the art exhibit and the artist.)
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m., conducted by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce.
“We’re so excited to show the community our new state-of-the-art center,” said Janet Green, executive director of Ecumen Detroit Lakes. “We’re proud to be offering the most up-to-date approaches to rehabilitation and therapy for those recovering from surgery, injury and illness.”
The new Transitional Care Unit and Rehabilitation Center was made possible by generous contributions from individuals, businesses and local foundations. It features private treatment rooms, a therapy pool, steam shower, business center, snack shop and chapel.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes is located at 1415 Madison Avenue in Detroit Lakes. For more information go to www.ecumendetroitlakes.org.
Kylie Johnson’s Astounding Feat at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes
Kylie Johnson, the Housing Manager at Ecumen Lamplighter Manor in Detroit Lakes, braced herself for the results of an annual government audit. The report was shocking -- in a good way.
Ecumen Century Club: Happy 102nd Birthday Ruth Knapp
Ecumen honors Ruth Knapp, a resident of Ecumen Detroit Lakes, who is 102.