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This past February AD Masonry returned to replace another segment of the retaining wall that runs behind 4 apartments on the north side.\u00a0 (See previous post.)

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\n", "content_text": "This past February AD Masonry returned to replace another segment of the retaining wall that runs behind 4 apartments on the north side.\u00a0 (See previous post.)\n \n\nThe post Retaining Wall Repair Continued appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2023-02-27T16:14:39-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-28T16:25:03-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Carleton Black, Executive Director", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/andreablack/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d45e3d1407c9da8958f0e4c2aff7da26b6f41a48504790155d2bd64ae0d78a6e?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Carleton Black, Executive Director", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/andreablack/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d45e3d1407c9da8958f0e4c2aff7da26b6f41a48504790155d2bd64ae0d78a6e?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2023/06/IMG_6897-scaled.jpg?fit=1920%2C2560&ssl=1", "tags": [ "News", "Pictures" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=1082", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/retaining-wall-rebuild-project-begun/", "title": "Retaining Wall Rebuild Project Begun", "content_html": "

This past October AD Masonry removed and rebuilt part of a retaining wall that runs behind 4 apartments on the north side. It is one of two walls that hold up the steep hill between our property and the condos below us. This upper wall was in need of replacement, and we decided to increase the height by about 20 inches and backfill to reduce the steep grade. They also made the stone wall wider for strength and added drainage pipes to prevent damage from freezing and control erosion.

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The post Retaining Wall Rebuild Project Begun appeared first on Rockhaven.

\n", "content_text": "This past October AD Masonry removed and rebuilt part of a retaining wall that runs behind 4 apartments on the north side. It is one of two walls that hold up the steep hill between our property and the condos below us. This upper wall was in need of replacement, and we decided to increase the height by about 20 inches and backfill to reduce the steep grade. They also made the stone wall wider for strength and added drainage pipes to prevent damage from freezing and control erosion.\n \nThe post Retaining Wall Rebuild Project Begun appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2022-11-01T15:11:29-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-28T15:15:26-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2023/06/IMG_6869-scaled.jpg?fit=1920%2C2560&ssl=1", "tags": [ "News", "Pictures" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=1079", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/summer-picnic-blessed-with-a-double-rainbow/", "title": "Summer Picnic Blessed with a Double Rainbow", "content_html": "

This past summer we had our usual picnic on August 26.\u00a0 We were blessed with a downpour which led to a beautiful double rainbow.\u00a0 Everyone was able to remain dry in the 4 car garage.\u00a0 Carl, the chef, also remained dry under the tents covering the grill and the pot for the corn. \u00a0 With all the smart phones, the double rainbow was well documented. \u00a0 As usual, we had great sides and desserts provided by the residents and guests.\u00a0 Carl grilled up chicken, ribs, brats, burgers, hot dogs and he cooked corn picked that morning.\u00a0 All 32 attendees enjoyed themselves.

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\n", "content_text": "This past summer we had our usual picnic on August 26.\u00a0 We were blessed with a downpour which led to a beautiful double rainbow.\u00a0 Everyone was able to remain dry in the 4 car garage.\u00a0 Carl, the chef, also remained dry under the tents covering the grill and the pot for the corn. \u00a0 With all the smart phones, the double rainbow was well documented. \u00a0 As usual, we had great sides and desserts provided by the residents and guests.\u00a0 Carl grilled up chicken, ribs, brats, burgers, hot dogs and he cooked corn picked that morning.\u00a0 All 32 attendees enjoyed themselves.\n\nThe post Summer Picnic Blessed with a Double Rainbow appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2022-09-05T15:04:37-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-28T15:10:27-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2022/09/Double_Rainbow_featured.jpg?fit=1981%2C1075&ssl=1", "tags": [ "News", "Pictures", "Rockhaven Community Events" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=867", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/spring-2022-updates-rockhaven-news/", "title": "Spring 2022 Updates \u2013 Rockhaven News", "content_html": "
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Expecting beautiful tulips again in our gardens
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Welcoming Spring here at Rockhaven!

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This year we have many projects planned. We will be replacing an old wood and mesh fence with a black metal one, we will rebuild a portion of a stone retaining wall, and we will replace original front door and decorative garage lights with a uniform style and color. It should harmonize the look of the property.

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Next year we will continue our gutter replacement project that we started last year, as we have already changed out more gutters this year.

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And there\u2019s more…

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We are planning to have a welcoming picnic this year. Due to obvious reasons, the picnics during the past two years have been primarily for residents and Board only. We expect this year to include family and friends.

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Rockhaven provides the grilled meats, condiments, corn on the cob, and drinks. Our residents and guests provide the sides and desserts. The date has not been confirmed, but it will be in August. We will keep you posted!!

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Message from the Executive Director

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\"Andrea

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After a relatively mild winter, we thought spring had finally arrived. Now the temperature has dipped back down. I have had to shoo some small birds out of a broken street lamp before they could build a nest. There are blooming daffodils in front of the

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Administration House, and soon we are expecting yellow, purple, white, and a variety of pink tulips to appear. Although a bumpy start, spring will be arriving soon.

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And, I want to express gratitude for the strong team of Board members who bless Rockhaven. We have two members with human resource backgrounds, one with a law degree, one who is a licensed architect, two with broad gardening experience, one who has a banking background, and one who has longevity, having been on our Board for 20 years this coming December. Each one brings expertise and, more importantly, strong metaphysical support. Thank you all!

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Andrea

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The post Spring 2022 Updates – Rockhaven News appeared first on Rockhaven.

\n", "content_text": "Expecting beautiful tulips again in our gardens\nWelcoming Spring here at Rockhaven!\nThis year we have many projects planned. We will be replacing an old wood and mesh fence with a black metal one, we will rebuild a portion of a stone retaining wall, and we will replace original front door and decorative garage lights with a uniform style and color. It should harmonize the look of the property.\nNext year we will continue our gutter replacement project that we started last year, as we have already changed out more gutters this year.\nAnd there\u2019s more…\nWe are planning to have a welcoming picnic this year. Due to obvious reasons, the picnics during the past two years have been primarily for residents and Board only. We expect this year to include family and friends.\nRockhaven provides the grilled meats, condiments, corn on the cob, and drinks. Our residents and guests provide the sides and desserts. The date has not been confirmed, but it will be in August. We will keep you posted!!\nMessage from the Executive Director\n\nAfter a relatively mild winter, we thought spring had finally arrived. Now the temperature has dipped back down. I have had to shoo some small birds out of a broken street lamp before they could build a nest. There are blooming daffodils in front of the\nAdministration House, and soon we are expecting yellow, purple, white, and a variety of pink tulips to appear. Although a bumpy start, spring will be arriving soon.\nAnd, I want to express gratitude for the strong team of Board members who bless Rockhaven. We have two members with human resource backgrounds, one with a law degree, one who is a licensed architect, two with broad gardening experience, one who has a banking background, and one who has longevity, having been on our Board for 20 years this coming December. Each one brings expertise and, more importantly, strong metaphysical support. Thank you all!\nAndrea\nThe post Spring 2022 Updates – Rockhaven News appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2022-04-12T14:26:26-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-04-12T14:26:26-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2021/04/IMG_4141-2-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1201&ssl=1", "tags": [ "Executive Director's Corner", "News", "Pictures" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=802", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/starlings-spotted/", "title": "Starlings Spotted!", "content_html": "

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We have been surrounded by starlings as they spend a couple weeks if not longer as a regular stop on their migration. Starlings are renowned for their synchronized flying. In large groups they fly closely and bob, weave, twist and turn as a single body. They are mesmerizing to watch.

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I just learned that starlings are related to the myna bird and mimic other bird calls and sounds they hear. What is obvious is that they love to hear themselves talk and that they all talk at once. When you walk out the door here, you hear a cacophony of what sounds like chatter. And then, in an instant, it stops – as they as a group, take flight.

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The post Starlings Spotted! appeared first on Rockhaven.

\n", "content_text": "We have been surrounded by starlings as they spend a couple weeks if not longer as a regular stop on their migration. Starlings are renowned for their synchronized flying. In large groups they fly closely and bob, weave, twist and turn as a single body. They are mesmerizing to watch.\nI just learned that starlings are related to the myna bird and mimic other bird calls and sounds they hear. What is obvious is that they love to hear themselves talk and that they all talk at once. When you walk out the door here, you hear a cacophony of what sounds like chatter. And then, in an instant, it stops – as they as a group, take flight.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Starlings Spotted! appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2021-12-01T19:29:34-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-01T19:29:34-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Carleton Black, Executive Director", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/andreablack/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d45e3d1407c9da8958f0e4c2aff7da26b6f41a48504790155d2bd64ae0d78a6e?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Carleton Black, Executive Director", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/andreablack/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d45e3d1407c9da8958f0e4c2aff7da26b6f41a48504790155d2bd64ae0d78a6e?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2021/12/IMG_5283-3-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1411&ssl=1", "tags": [ "Inspiration", "News", "Pictures" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=750", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/a-bow-of-promise-rare-double-rainbow-spotted-at-rockhaven/", "title": "\u201cA bow of promise\u2026\u201d \u2013 Rare Double Rainbow Spotted at Rockhaven!", "content_html": "

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\nLoved catching this rare double-rainbow in the sky over Rockhaven. We don’t get rainbows here often, it was so fun to see!

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It reminds us of the beautiful poem titled “Love”, written by Mary Baker Eddy, a favorite hymn to sing!

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Brood o’er us with Thy shelt’ring wing,
\n‘Neath which our spirits blend
\nLike brother birds, that soar and sing,
\nAnd on the same branch bend.
\nThe arrow that doth wound the dove
\nDarts not from those who watch and love.

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If thou the bending reed wouldst break
\nBy thought or word unkind,
\nPray that his spirit you partake,
\nWho loved and healed mankind:
\nSeek holy thoughts and heavenly strain,
\nThat make men one in love remain.

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Learn, too, that wisdom’s rod is given
\nFor faith to kiss, and know;
\nThat greetings glorious from high heaven,
\nWhence joys supernal flow,
\nCome from that Love, divinely near,
\nWhich chastens pride and earth-born fear,

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Through God, who gave that word of might
\nWhich swelled creation’s lay:
\n\u201cLet there be light, and there was light.\u201d
\nWhat chased the clouds away?
\n‘Twas Love whose finger traced aloud
\nA bow of promise on the cloud.

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Thou to whose power our hope we give,
\nFree us from human strife.
\nFed by Thy love divine we live,
\nFor Love alone is Life;
\nAnd life most sweet, as heart to heart
\nSpeaks kindly when we meet and part.

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(Poems, Mary Baker Eddy, pp. 6:0\u20138:0)\n

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The post \u201cA bow of promise…\u201d – Rare Double Rainbow Spotted at Rockhaven! appeared first on Rockhaven.

\n", "content_text": "Loved catching this rare double-rainbow in the sky over Rockhaven. We don’t get rainbows here often, it was so fun to see!\nIt reminds us of the beautiful poem titled “Love”, written by Mary Baker Eddy, a favorite hymn to sing!\n\nLove\nBrood o’er us with Thy shelt’ring wing,\n‘Neath which our spirits blend\nLike brother birds, that soar and sing,\nAnd on the same branch bend.\nThe arrow that doth wound the dove\nDarts not from those who watch and love. \nIf thou the bending reed wouldst break\nBy thought or word unkind,\nPray that his spirit you partake,\nWho loved and healed mankind:\nSeek holy thoughts and heavenly strain,\nThat make men one in love remain. \nLearn, too, that wisdom’s rod is given\nFor faith to kiss, and know;\nThat greetings glorious from high heaven,\nWhence joys supernal flow,\nCome from that Love, divinely near,\nWhich chastens pride and earth-born fear, \nThrough God, who gave that word of might\nWhich swelled creation’s lay:\n\u201cLet there be light, and there was light.\u201d\nWhat chased the clouds away?\n‘Twas Love whose finger traced aloud\nA bow of promise on the cloud. \nThou to whose power our hope we give,\nFree us from human strife.\nFed by Thy love divine we live,\nFor Love alone is Life;\nAnd life most sweet, as heart to heart\nSpeaks kindly when we meet and part. \n(Poems, Mary Baker Eddy, pp. 6:0\u20138:0)\n\nThe post \u201cA bow of promise…\u201d – Rare Double Rainbow Spotted at Rockhaven! appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2021-08-02T16:10:56-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-08-02T16:10:56-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2021/08/IMG_4821-2_double_rainbow-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2152&ssl=1", "tags": [ "Inspiration", "News", "Pictures" ] }, { "id": "https://rockhavenhome.org/?p=717", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/our-beautiful-blue-heron-returns/", "title": "Our Beautiful Great Blue Heron Returns!", "content_html": "

\"BlueFor the past 3 weeks we have been visited every day by a majestic great blue heron.\u00a0 It flies in and walks around the property. It even perched on the top of one of our garages for awhile.

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It has been spotted as early as 8 am and as late as 4 pm. Great blue herons are quite large birds, up to 4 ft.\u00a0 It has a slow, measured walk and a decided squawk if it gets spooked and flies away. In flight it is quite impressive.

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Our residents enjoy observing this wild visitor, and all the other bird species we host.

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Click here to view our currently available apartments for rent!

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The post Our Beautiful Great Blue Heron Returns! appeared first on Rockhaven.

\n", "content_text": "For the past 3 weeks we have been visited every day by a majestic great blue heron.\u00a0 It flies in and walks around the property. It even perched on the top of one of our garages for awhile.\nIt has been spotted as early as 8 am and as late as 4 pm. Great blue herons are quite large birds, up to 4 ft.\u00a0 It has a slow, measured walk and a decided squawk if it gets spooked and flies away. In flight it is quite impressive.\nOur residents enjoy observing this wild visitor, and all the other bird species we host.\nClick here to view our currently available apartments for rent!\n\nThe post Our Beautiful Great Blue Heron Returns! appeared first on Rockhaven.", "date_published": "2021-06-16T17:17:44-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-16T17:18:53-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://rockhavenhome.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://i0.wp.com/rockhavenhome.org/files/2021/06/Blue-Heron-best-cropped-scaled-e1623878016809.jpg?fit=1881%2C1024&ssl=1", "tags": [ "Pictures", "Wildlife" ] } ] }