Blog
Lady Pool Sharks Rack ‘Em Up
Every week you’ll find an unlikely group around the billiards tables at Morningside of Fullerton retirement community. Ladies weren’t known to frequent pool halls back in the day, but now the half-dozen female residents chalk up their cue sticks and rack ‘em up for...
From Retirement Community to H.S. Math Classes
Most adults would need to knock off some rust to remember the complexities of high school math classes. For Morningside of Fullerton resident Steve Jennings, he welcomes the challenge with open arms. Two to four mornings a week, Steve Jennings gets up early at his...
Residents, Olympian’s Grandma Abuzz for Beijing Games
Excitement fills the air at Morningside of Fullerton for the 2022 Winter Olympics. It may be no surprise at a retirement community where sports and activities are a big part of the lifestyle, including the annual Sports & Games Tournament every spring. And no one...
Days in the Month of November
During the month of November, thoughts turn toward the beginning of winter and the holiday season. It is the month that is named for the ninth (Novem) month in the early Roman calendar that was, and still is, a social time of...
The “Winterfylleth” Month of October
During the month of October, autumn comes into full swing. In the ancient Roman calendar, October was the name of the eighth month of the year. Its name comes from “octo,” the Latin word for “eight.” When the Romans converted to a 12-month calendar, they tried to...
The Mellow Month of September
Written by: Diana Blidy During the mellow month of September, we say goodbye to summer and welcome fall. The name “September” derives from the Latin root “Septem,” meaning seven because this month had originally been the seventh month in the early Roman calendar. We...
The Summer Month of August
August is the month in which you reap what you’ve sown, quite literally because this is the month in which summer vegetables are ready to be harvested. It is also a great time of year in the Southern Hemisphere because the weather there is like the month of February...
Welcoming You Back to Morningside of Fullerton
Over the last several months of our phased reopening, Morningside has been very intentional and gradual in our approach to COVID-19 health and safety processes, putting our residents and employees first. We are pleased to announce that Morningside’s activities,...
The Dog Days of Summer
Here we are in the sizzling, dazzling month of July, one of the hottest months in the year. July 3 begins the start of what is known as the hot and sultry “Dog Days of Summer” and is also a great month for stargazing and seeing bright planets. The summer of planets...
June Is Bustin’ Out All Over
June, the sixth month of the calendar year, is one of the brightest and most pleasant months of the year. It marks the transition between the renewal of spring and the delights of summer. Each year, generally on June 21, the sun reaches its highest point above the...