Lutheran Haven

08/06/2025

08/04/2025

💧 The Water Girls Visited! 💧
Our “Water Girls” made their rounds and kept everyone hydrated with cold water and handed out healthy post-workout snacks to help residents recharge.
Thanks to everyone who joined in and took a step toward wellness with us! 😍🚴‍♂️🥇

07/25/2025

Join us for our upcoming event featuring Elder Move Managers!
Smooth Your Move-Lunch & Learn
August 7th 11AM
RSVP @407-542-1637

07/04/2025

Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the joy of being together. Wishing you a safe and sparkly Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/18/2025

Getting Healthy at Lutheran Haven

On the 2nd Monday of each month, several of our residents gather to host a Whole Foods Plant-Based luncheon with a wide variety of delicious dishes made by each person who attends. Everyone brings something that’s healthy to share. It can be simple, like a bowl of grapes or a favorite plant-based recipe. Recently one of our members brought a vegan white lasagna that was so delicious!
At the end of 2023, resident Ellie M. sought out a few people who she knew ate a plant-based diet and together they were excited to start these potluck lunches. In January of 2024 they held their first meeting. This has now grown to year-round monthly gatherings and attendance is continually increasing. Each meeting begins with a buffet style potluck lunch followed by a program meant to encourage and enlighten those in attendance.
Ellie reports, “Each meeting we have a program given by a medical professional and often it’s one of our Lutheran Haven staff such as Julie Iseman, RN, our Home Health Administrator. Whether our speakers are in the medical field or not, they are passionate about healthy food and nutrition. Most recently, we had a presentation on the benefits of herbs and tea that was very enlightening.”
One of the couples who regularly attended even took a vegan cruise and what a pleasure it was to hear about their fabulous experience, which included not only the delicious food but also the great speakers on the ship. With thankfulness, Ellie says, "The Lord continues to bless us with great speakers and new members. It’s a valuable social event along with a great learning experience to think about eating healthy. It’s a win -win for everyone!”
One of the original members, Susan A. admits, “I wanted to lower my risk of heart disease by lowering my cholesterol and plant-based whole food helped me achieve that goal. I happily lowered my cholesterol 40 points just by changing the foods I ate!” Susan is very active and attends regular exercise classes at the Haven, but states, “eating a plant-based diet has made the biggest change for my health, plus, it’s easier than you think!”
After the attendee’s 3rd visit, they receive a beautiful 3 ring notebook which contains the recipes received each month. That was the idea of resident, Terry S. and everyone loves receiving the book which now holds quite a great selection! Every meeting she collects the recipe cards that are brought, types and then distributes them for the next meeting.
In this new lifestyle path, everyone is encouraged to read labels on the foods they buy in the grocery store. Ellie is happy to say, “attendees are inspired and energized and now look forward to taking steps to achieve their own personal goals for health. We have a great time and feel God is teaching and challenging us to live a healthy, happy life. That’s great motivation for us all!"
We are so thankful for this inspired group at Lutheran Haven and look forward to all the ways you help us become healthier and better educated on this topic! Hmmm, it makes us wonder if there might be a cookbook in their future…?

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you,
even as your soul is getting along well.
3 John 2 NIV

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads who give their time, love, and wisdom so generously. We celebrate you today and always! 💙

06/05/2025

Proud to represent Lutheran Haven at the FLGA District Convention!
It’s always a joy to connect with others in ministry and share how we serve seniors with love, purpose, and faith.

05/28/2025

The heat is on—but so are our Aqua Fit classes! 💦☀️ Staying cool, active, and energized is just how we do summer at Lutheran Haven!

05/27/2025

The Village Shoppe
A not-to-be missed little GEM at Lutheran Haven!
Stepping into the Village Shoppe at Lutheran Haven is like stepping into a charming boutique that rivals any boutique in town except this one is entirely run by resident volunteers at Lutheran Haven and all proceeds go right back into enriching life at the Haven!
Over the years, the Village Shoppe has helped to provide wonderful amenities such as purchasing beautiful, new rocking chairs, and golf carts and many other items from the Haven’s “Wish List” – all benefiting the entire community.
The Shoppe opened in March of 1981with a simple idea: Sell handmade items and greeting cards to raise funds for Lutheran Haven. Initially, a small space for crafting and small sales has grown over the past 44 years into a delightful shopping destination filled with a wide variety of specialty items at fantastic prices. Everything except the broad selection of new greeting cards is generously donated by residents and community members. (Those cards, by the way, are perfect for those last-minute notes we all need to send.)
It's not uncommon for the Shoppe to receive items that have been donated to the Haven Flea Market that are a better fit for this boutique setting. You’ll find men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, art, dishes, glassware and like-new kitchenware, plus seasonal décor’ and the kind of eclectic treasures you didn’t know you needed! There is even a “feature table” showcasing items for specific holidays or occasions.
The Village Shoppe is a proud part of the Lutheran Haven Auxiliary and is lovingly maintained by a devoted team of volunteers. These residents serve as cashiers and salespeople who tag and price merchandise, dust and tidy displays – and they do it all with care and pride. (You might even get a discount if you smile just right!)
Manager, Sally Row shares, “We always want our buyers to go home happy with their treasures! This is a team effort, and we want to keep both our shoppers and our volunteers happy”.
Currently, the Shoppe is open to the public from 1 to 4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with plans to extend these hours. They accept cash and checks and are working toward accepting credit cards soon.
If you haven’t visited the Village Shoppe while at Lutheran Haven, you’re missing out on this great little boutique with a beautiful purpose!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and give thanks for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice allows us the freedoms we enjoy every day.
Here at Lutheran Haven, we’re proud to honor their memory and are grateful for the veterans in our community who have served with courage and love. Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Lutheran Haven! 💐
Today we celebrate the women who have filled our lives with love, kindness, and strength. From moms and grandmas to lifelong mentors and caregivers — your impact is immeasurable.
Wishing you a day full of joy, laughter, and well-deserved pampering!

04/25/2025

Registration is closing soon! sllcs.org/vbs If you haven't signed up yet we would love to have you, your friends and your neighbors!! It's going to be so fun, full of time with friends and Jesus:) Details & registration for Kindergarten - 8th Grade, Youth & Adult Volunteers sllcs.org/vbsRegistration is closing soon! sllcs.org/vbs