More than 70 years after her career began, 96-year-old Florence “SeeSee” Rigney, the oldest working nurse in America, is retiring, MultiCare Health System announced today. Her last day was Friday, July 16, 2021. “I don’t like to sit around – I’ve always got to have something to do. That’s my nature,” Rigney’s said. “I don’t know exactly what made me want to become a … [Read more...] about Oldest Working Nurse in America Hangs Up Her Scrubs After 70 Years
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Tips to Design an Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens are gaining popularity. They are a great way to extend your living space and maximize your outdoor space. There are many details to consider, so take your time in the design and planning. Alinda Morris of Alinda Morris Interior Design, LLC offers her tips. Function Consider how you will use the space and how you want it to function. Encourage a … [Read more...] about Tips to Design an Outdoor Kitchen
Expressions at Olympic Alzheimers
Caring for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll. From their safety to their ability to relate to people around them, those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia are seeing their worlds change around them, and they are often unsure how to process it. If it’s time to consider specialized care for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, … [Read more...] about Expressions at Olympic Alzheimers
Family Recipes at Gig Harbor’s Lele Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine
When Lele started her first restaurant twenty years ago, she knew she wanted to create a place where she and her family could work together and gather. That tradition is still in full swing at Lele in Uptown Gig Harbor, where she serves authentic Thai and Vietnamese dishes using her own family recipes. A Vietnamese refugee from Saigon, Lele opened her first restaurant in the … [Read more...] about Family Recipes at Gig Harbor’s Lele Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine
United Way of Pierce County Celebrates 100 Years
Over $350 million dollars has been reinvested in Pierce County since 1921 when the United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) was formed. Originally known as the Federation of Social Service Agencies, the organization was born out of the necessity to better coordinate the work of several Tacoma social agencies to avoid duplication and serve more people. How does an … [Read more...] about United Way of Pierce County Celebrates 100 Years