Committee News

More than 300 residents attended the Veterans Day service at Picnic Pointe. A commemorative wreath to honor those who had served and sacrificed was presented by Scott Varnado (front), Scott Dustin, (back left) and Mike Humphreys (back right). The chilly, blustery weather on November 11 seemed appropriate for the occasion.

More than 300 residents turned out on November 11 to honor the veterans who had served in all branches of the Armed Forces of the U.S. Our Landings veterans were honored at a spectacular Veterans Day Commemoration again this year on November 11, 2025. This was the third Veterans Day commemoration held at Picnic Pointe, […]

November is recognized as Veterans and Military Families Month in the United States, in honor of the sacrifices of United States veterans and their families. It is always a meaningful time for veterans wherever they are, but for Landings vets, this November was especially meaningful. It was early in the month that our association was […]

This year’s cake celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps. On November 10, 2025, the Landings Marines gathered to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps. Founded in Philadelphia in 1775, the Corps of Marines was formed even before the U.S. declared its independence from England. The Marine Corps Birthday is filled with […]

From left: Mary Pat Willis, Rick Brown, and Lonza Bartlett were among the talented singers and musicians who delivered a soaring version of Oh Happy Day. Early on Thanksgiving morning, residents gathered at Picnic Pointe for a Praise and Worship service. The primary purpose was to recognize all that we are grateful for, including a […]

The Trawler spotlight shines brightly on this month’s newest residents, Debbie and Ken Harrison, who summer in Watkins Lake, Michigan. Ken, from Missouri and on a job search in Chicago, spied Illinois native Debbie across the proverbial crowded room, in this case a bar, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Debbie studied business at Western […]

Ariel residents were kept busy recently with all the activities that were offered to them without leaving the building. There were numerous spontaneous as well as organized parties during the month. Decorating for the holidays also began in November, with wreaths, trees, beautifully wrapped boxes and other seasonal displays everywhere. The largest of the events […]

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, we celebrated an early Friendsgiving and Food Drive at Picnic Pointe. We served “The Other White Meat,” Southern Pulled Pork. Julie Iverson, Mary Spada and Tom Bell each whipped up a crockpot full of amazingly delicious Pulled Pork. Our guests brought a variety of wonderful food. We had appetizers, salads, […]