In her spare time at home Stella likes to sew clothes – you may even have seen her at the sewing machine here mending something for a resident. Also she likes to cook anything, always willing to try different things. She says that she’s doesn’t like to travel, “I’m just not a traveling woman. I never liked to go long distances.”

Stella was one of 14 children and if you ever had any doubt of whether 13 was a lucky or unlucky number just remember that Stella was the 13^th child and she sure seems to have turned out all right!

Paula Sampson, who’s worked here longer than anyone else, and knew both Stella’s sisters and also her children says, “They are every last one as sweet as Stella and were good, dedicated employees and very caring of the residents.

Several residents said that they don’t know how they would ever get along without Stella and one called her, “My angel”. Father Norris added, “She is an example for all of us of the whole philosophy of Saint Simeon’s.”

How appropriate that Stella was one of our “Shining Stars” (outstanding employee of the month) since the name Stella actually means star. Some might even say Stella and St. Simeon’s were a match made in Heaven.

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Vacation Bible School

The Saint Simeon’s Life Enrichment staff and the residents of Saint Simeon’s would like to invite children from Kindergarten through 6th grade

to

Vacation Bible School at Saint Simeon’s

When: Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 21st

Where: Common Room at Saint Simeon’s

We can accept up to 25 children (and all the residents who want to participate). Please call Teresa Reno at 425-3583, ext. 262 and make your reservation today!!!

The children will hear and read exciting Bible stories, listen and play music, do crafts, and just have fun together in a warm and caring setting. Resident volunteers will help staff provide fun instruction and caring supervision.

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We do need a few supplies. If you can help provide any of the items listed below you can give them to members of the Life Enrichment Department. The supplies needed are 20 oz. Plastic pop bottles with lids, paper towel or foil cardboard tubes, fabric scraps, shells, buttons, and beads.