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Al Attends a Yankee’s Game
Al from Brookdale Henderson in Henderson, Texas, has spent his life cheering on the New York Yankees, claiming he knew how to spell the word “Yankee” before “America”! Al’s interest sparked from watching baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio, as he led his team to many...
Bess reconnects with her musical roots
Bess, 91, of Brookdale Kerrville, is a older adult who’s got soul. The daughter of a religious singer and wife of a pastor, Bess has been surrounded by gospel music for nearly all of her life. Her Wish is to “relearn” the piano by taking lessons at her home. Bess’...
Hazel Opens Gift of George Strait Memorabilia
Hazel, 88, from Brookdale Midland in Midland, Texas, spent the majority of her life in Big Springs, Texas. Back in Big Springs, Hazel enjoyed hearing about the local rodeos. In the 1970s, Hazel discovered that a man named George Strait was a strong competitor in...
50 Years Later, Lyndall Experiences the Opera Again
Lyndall, 79, often dreams of the days she lived Germany. She has fond memories of working for the Red Cross and attending operas in her spare time. “It was only $2,” she recalled. To her, operas are exciting because they incorporate many of the elements...
96-year-old Pilot Jack Flies in a Fighter Jet
After 30 years of Marine + Army Air Corps service and thousands of hours in the air, Master Pilot Jack’s dream was to fly in a Fighter Jet!
Cleota Flies Up, Up, And Away
Cleota Lenert went up, up, and away when her lifelong dream of a hot air balloon ride was realized. Cleota is a lovely 91-year-old resident of Horizon Bay, a Brookdale community located in Graham, Texas. Cleota’s Wish to soar above Texas in a beautiful, peaceful...