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I went to my 55th college reunion last week at Allentown College, aka DeSales University. There were very few of my classmates who attended, but the few who came enjoyed great conversation and memories. My classmate, Reginald, came alone, so I asked him where his wife...

Columbian Home Family Tree Project Have you sponsored a Memorial Leaf on the Home’s Family Tree? It’s a great way to remember a Loved One or recognize a Special Person. All donations will be used for our kitchen remodel and expansion project to ensure the future of...

Something a little different this month: the following is the speech given by President Joe Mascari at the 65th Anniversary Celebration of the Columbian Home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board of Directors, Our Esteemed Columbian Home Members...

Columbian Home Family Tree Project Have you sponsored a Memorial Leaf on the Home’s Family Tree? It’s a great way to remember a Loved One or recognize a Special Person. All donations will be used for our kitchen remodel and expansion project to ensure the future of...

Who knows what Sunday, May 12th is? Raise your hand. I hate it when it’s the same people who know all the answers. Anyway, it’s Mother’s Day! Those of you who know the answer, give yourselves a high five, but not too loud. Chef Kathy Krom is preparing a fantastic...

Columbian Home Family Tree Project Have you sponsored a Memorial Leaf on the Home’s Family Tree? It’s a great way to remember a Loved One or recognize a Special Person. All donations will be used for our kitchen remodel and expansion project to ensure the future of...

The political season is upon us, and we are reminded about it everywhere we look. In Irving Stone’s book, Clarence Darrow For the Defense, he writes, “When I was a boy, I was told anybody could become president.” I am beginning to believe it. Just take me, for...

Columbian Home Family Tree Project Have you sponsored a Memorial Leaf on the Home’s Family Tree? It’s a great way to remember a Loved One or recognize a Special Person. All donations will be used for our kitchen remodel and expansion project to ensure the future of...

So, my next door neighbor knocked on my front door at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. 3 A.M.!!! Luckily, my son was already up playing the bagpipes… Yes – the High Holy Day of the Feast of St. Patrick (for those of you from Coplay, that’s March 17) will soon be upon us, and the...

Columbian Home Family Tree Project Have you sponsored a Memorial Leaf on the Home's Family Tree? It's a great way to remember a Loved One or recognize a Special Person. All donations will be used for our kitchen remodel and expansion project to ensure the future of...