by George Strong, Administrator Fern Lodge is built on a foundation of Love. I have been a grateful witness to the sturdy nature of that foundation since I first came to Fern Lodge in 1975. Those who tell of their gratitude for Fern Lodge see, hear and feel evidence of the truth of Mary Baker Eddy’s statement, “Love is impartial … Read More
FLOCK (Summer Kids Program 2014)
Fern Lodge is a family! It includes patients, volunteers, and staff. The FLOCK program grew from our understanding of how important it is for our family to have children here at Fern Lodge. Beginning in the summer of 2013 with the help of interns Sousha Wexler and Noelia Ley, we started providing childcare for the children of employees during their … Read More
Student and Intern Testimonials 2014
Each summer Fern Lodge has the opportunity to work with undergraduates and recent graduates in our internship program. This program has been a blessing to students and patients alike. This summer we were able to take five people into our internship program. We wanted to share with you some of their thoughts about working with us this summer. In addition … Read More
Fern Lodge Annual Meeting 2014
TALK: “Mary Baker Eddy–A Lifetime of Service” Given by Brad Stock DATE: Sunday, November 2nd, 2:30 PM LOCATION: First Church of Christ, Scientist • 3045 Cowper Street • Palo Alto, CA Brad Stock is uniquely qualified to speak on this topic for Fern Lodge. He graduated from Principia College and earned a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy … Read More
A Rose is a Rose (August 2014)
These yellow roses (‘Graham Thomas’ in the foreground, with ‘Malvern Hills’ behind) that were in profuse bloom during late spring, are now blooming more infrequently and even somewhat semi-dormant now that it’s late summer, due to intentionally cutting back on the hand-watering during our state’s drought this year. In wetter years, I’ve felt freer to water generously once a week … Read More
South America Update (June 2014)
Pictured at left are Alejandro Scholz and his wife, Sandra Luzio, from Santiago, Chile. Sandra took part in the Fern Lodge Christian Science nursing course in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2010. This May she came to the United States to be with their son Malcom when he graduated from Principia College. After the graduation, the family came to Fern Lodge … Read More
Julia Wade Benefit Concert
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Roses in May
Thanks to my friend Lily for introducing me to THRIFT TOWN, I’ve been able to purchase some amazing vases for even more amazing prices — this beautiful little turquoise martini glass, for example: a whole whopping $1.99!!!! (The larger green glass vase featured in the Living Room #5 pink rose arrangement, as another THIFT TOWN example, was much more “high-end: … Read More
Benevolence Fund Update
Thanks to a generous bequest from a long-time supporter of Fern Lodge, our Benevolence Fund is growing. Income from investments will be used to meet requests for financial assistance from patients who are not able to pay the full cost of their care. The Fund now has just over $500,000 invested. We welcome contributions to the Benevolence Fund. Each gift … Read More