Valentine's Day

Romance, Commitment Evident at Nazareth Living Center

February 14 is a special day for couples everywhere, but particularly for resident couples at Nazareth Living Center who celebrate enduring relationships, many lasting for 50 years or longer. Dressed in their finest, couples convene on this special day to sip champagne cocktails and dine on surf and turf in Nazareth's Community Room, while nearby violinists provide romantic ambience. It’s all part of the annual Valentine’s Day celebration.

“We have some couples here who have been married for most of their lives,” said Lu Westhoff, Administrator/CEO. “It’s rewarding to observe these long-standing commitments at a time when relationships don’t always last. They are role models for all of us.”

Although Valentine’s Day may not have been a big event in the past, couples do look forward to celebrating now with a resident spouse. Residents feel the annual Valentines Day luncheon is a fun way to visit with other couples and enjoy an excellent meal. Some couples both reside at Nazareth but in separate parts of the campus due to the level of care they require. Others live in nearby neighborhoods and commute daily for visits with spouses.