Silver Lake Reflections

All we have to decide is what to do with the time given us ~Gandalf

  • Our Diverse Sunday Fellowship

    Today was a crystal-clear Spring day with temperatures in the 60s. The good weather affects our Sunday Fellowship attendance, 85 today. A bit of the Fellowship’s history is in order. When the Silver Lake director canceled the Chaplain-led Sunday Chapel, we residents rebelled and started our own, resident-led Sunday service. We call ourselves the “Sunday… Read more

  • recover or accommodate

    In my younger days, I seldom worried about routine injuries and illnesses. I assumed that I would eventually recover. And I always did. At Silver Lake, we can no longer assume we will recover, let alone recover entirely. There comes a point when old bodies can no longer fully self-repair. Even when we replace knees,… Read more

  • Security at Silver Lake

    Silver Lake’s security staff is on site, 24/7. Security connects with local services such as fire and police departments. They also interact with utilities when services are interrupted. During the day, every day of the week, the receptionists act as security. They check visitors in and out and supply visitor badges. Evening and night security… Read more

  • Location, Location, Location

    When I speak of apartment location, most folks here at Silver Lake think in terms of view. There are several other location factors they often miss. The distance to on-campus dining and social activities is important to consider. Many of our residents arrive in good health. Mobility is not an issue for them. Over time,… Read more

  • Falls

    Falls are common at Silver Lake. Falls take various forms. There is the “hitting the ground or a solid object” fall. These are most often treated by the fire department paramedic. Frequently, the “fall” is the inability to get off the ground or the apartment floor. Gardeners occasionally need help getting up from planting and… Read more