TLHA Hope Residence & High Island Creek Residence

07/31/2025

July has been a very busy month here at Hope Residence! We have been doing all of the fun summer things like 4th of July fireworks, Ice Cream at City Hall Creamery & Coffee, the Como Zoo, Let’s Go Fishing, Casino Night with Empowered Events and Exploring, Valleyfair, Science Museum, watching the BBQ Days Parade, MN Zoo and visiting the Scott County Fair!

We can’t wait to see what August has in store☺️

07/23/2025

Residents of High Island Creek joined in on the BBQ Days fun in Belle Plaine this past weekend!

07/11/2025

Oh what a lovely week it has been! High Island Residents tested and approved of the new ice cream shop in St. Peter 😀 And who doesn't love a good Barrel Race, right here in Arlington!?

07/09/2025

Friends and Family! Join us on August 21 for the annual Dementia Walk. Register by July 21st, use the promo code FAMILY for a discount on registration. The walk begins right in from of Hope Residence.

Who wants the discount code? Here it is! FAMILY - use it to register for the Dementia Walk- August 21st. https://SteppingForward2025.eventbrite.com

07/03/2025

The summer has officially started here at Hope! Residents have gotten to go swimming 🏊‍♀️, go fishing 🎣 and mini golfing 🏌🏻‍♀️ and some got to cheer on the Minnesota Twins⚾️
We are so excited for all the fun adventures we have planned for the rest of the summer!

07/03/2025

Walk with us!

This years 2025 "Stepping Forward for Dementia Walk" T-SHIRT reveal! It may not be all purple but the PURPLE flower still brings hope and optimism to the dementia and Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Register for the walk here: https://SteppingForward2025.eventbrite.com

Sign up by July 21st to be guaranteed to get one of these shirts!

07/02/2025

ALANA!! A Hero at Hope!
For the first time in 30 years, Hope Residence had one of their DSP nominations selected as a finalist for the ARRM Cares Award. This is not only a HUGE acknowledgement for Alana and how dedicated she is, but for Hope Residence as a facility.
We are so proud of you!

06/30/2025

What a gorgeous weekend to be out and about! High Island Creek residents enjoyed a treat at Henderson Sauerkraut Days!

06/18/2025

FRIDAY [June 20] is the Longest Day, the day with the most light, the summer solstice. On this day, people around the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's.
FRIDAY ONLY:: We are offering $5 OFF registration [adult & children tickets] for our annual “Stepping Forward for Dementia” walk. Use promo code “LIGHT” and save.
REGISTER HERE ON FRIDAY: https://SteppingForward2025.eventbrite.com
Questions? Email Emily at ejbullert@tlha.org

06/18/2025

Our very own Alana! Congratulations!!

Congratulations to all our ARRM Cares and Rising Star Award finalists and nominees! Finalists will be recognized at ARRM Forward on June 25 and winners will be announced during DSP week in September. Thank you for all you do, and congratulations once again!

ARRM Cares Finalists:
Alana Storch - The Lutheran Home Association: Hope Residence
Allison Eider - Dungarvin Minnesota
Daniel Hymer - Companion Linc - Minnesota
Dominic Haugen - DRCC
Julie Hanson - CCRI—Creative Care for Reaching Independence
Kim Sirek - Mount Olivet Rolling Acres - MORA
Marielle Clark CCRI—Creative Care for Reaching Independence
Talasia Riley - Living Well Disability Services
Zockinna Bell - The Phoenix Residence Inc.

Rising Star Finalists:
Alejanxro Castro - Living Well Disability Services
Bonnie Jenson - CCRI—Creative Care for Reaching Independence
Jeannie Hicks - Tender Loving Care of Duluth
Thomas Kelley - Dungarvin Minnesota

We can't wait to celebrate you!

06/02/2025

August 21st, Stepping Forward for Dementia Walk. Join us! Register here: tlha.org/walk/

Time to register! The Lutheran Home Belle Plaine Campus is sponsoring a walk to raise awareness about dementia and those it effects. Walk in memory or honor of a loved one with memory loss.
All proceeds will support memory care funding on our campus.
Register at tlha.org/walk/

05/22/2025

LIVE with Twin Cities Live!

Derik and Rhonda got to go see Elizabeth Ries and Ben Leber host Twins Cities live yesterday at Mystic Lake. They were able to play a little bit on the slots as well🎰