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Huser celebrates holidays and special occasions with nursing home residents %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “From an early age, I have been drawn to nursing homes.” stated Marla Huser, Goshen. “When I was growing up, my parents volunteered at nursing homes and I enjoyed going with them. Now that
I’m an activities director at Courtyard Health Care in Goshen, my goal is to make it feel like home. I want our residents to feel like one big, happy family. I’m especially sensitive to residents’ needs when the holidays roll around.” Huser is married and has four children. “I was a stay-at-home
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could not bring the residents to the church. So, we brought the service to them. We were married at the nursing home. The residents dressed up, got their hair and nails done. My friends helped decorate so beautifully and made the cake. It was a wonderful day. We had the reception there as well.” For the past 24 years, Huser has raised funds to buy the residents gifts for Christmas. “I want them to have nice gifts, things they might get if they were still living at home.” On Christmas day, Mark dresses up as Santa and delivers gifts in the main dining area. He also delivers to those who are in their rooms. “It is such a huge celebration. My boss Brian Cook is there every year to be the master of ceremonies. After that, we have lunch and then have a Christmas party in the afternoon, where residents play Christmas bingo.” Her children were not always in favor of waiting until evening to open their own Christmas gifts. “But after they were finished celebrating with the residents, they were very happy that they were there that day.” One Valentine’s Day, Mark told Huser he had a big surprise for her. “I came out to our dining room and there were one hundred red roses in several buckets. He explained to me that he knew I didn’t want all those roses, but that I would love to pass them out to my friends at Courtyard. We did it together and had a great time.” Huser concluded, “I know that God chose me for this position at an early age, and at 60 years old, I hope to continue for as long as I can.”
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