by admin | Nov 16, 2017 | In The Theater, People
The photo essay at mlra.org/magazine/Moriuchi.htm includes a picture of Tak as a boy, Yuri’s wedding photo, and a 1992 family photograph. Today at 10 am, their daughter, Chiyo will speak as part of the Pathways Program. A companion photoessay, also prepared,...
by admin | Mar 6, 2017 | Arts And Crafts, People
From its founding, Medford Leas has had connections with Japanese traditions that have enriched the entire community. In December 2016 residents continued and expanded them to bring a message of peace to us all. The Iconic Crane in Origami – The best known...
by admin | Jan 22, 2017 | People
by Betsy Pennink, from the January 2017 issue of Medford Leas Life In the same week that Debbie Lux, horticulturist, sold wreaths and arrangements at the Craft Fair, led four Christmas wreath-making workshops, and practiced for the Holiday Show, she accepted an award...
by admin | Jan 17, 2017 | First Person Stories, People
The Living History project of Armed Forces Heritage Museum afhmus.org/ has an hour-long video of Ernest Kaufman telling his story. The YouTube link is youtube.com/watch?v=6mOVSAnEDkk A photo-essay about Ernest is on the MLRA website...
by admin | Oct 24, 2016 | People
Here’s a story of the week that was. On Wednesday, October 19, the Medford Leas Singers performed for 175 residents from 20 New Jersey CCRCs. But on a Wednesday, Chris Bass, our amazing conductor who leads the women’s chorus at Temple University, can’t be with us. To...
by admin | Oct 1, 2016 | People
by Pat Kidd and Davis Henderson In 2016 we are completing the ~500 mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain. We’ve made the pilgrimage in thirds, walking about 150 miles in each of 2014 and 2015, and finishing up with 200 miles this year. The Camino is a...
