Scales and Feathers
September 27, 2009
The Dalles Chronicle

Young and old alike got together Sept. 23 at Cherry Heights Retirement for a presentation on reptiles and birds of prey by the Oregon Zoo. Second and third graders from nearby St. Mary’s Academy accompanied their teachers to Cherry Heights to watch the show with the 80 to 90 year olds. Afterward, cookies and brownies were served and the residents and their guests talked about birds of prey together.

Cherry Heights Residents Take to the River
May 20, 2009

On Wednesday, May 20th, 18 residents of Cherry Heights Retirement Community, family members, and chaperones boarded the Columbia Gorge stern wheeler in Cascade Locks for a fun packed afternoon on the river. Built in Hood River, by Nichols Boat Works and launched in 1983, the graceful craft was the perfect way to view the awesome beauty of the Gorge, as it made its way up and down the river, while the captain pointed out interesting landmarks along the way. Mother Nature cooperated, and the sun shone down from a blue sky that was dappled with puffy white clouds. This was the first time for many, but a few residents were repeat customers on the boat. Before taking to the river, they enjoyed a fine lunch at The Char Burger Restaurant, also in Cascade Locks.