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October 16, 2020 | The Villager

The Awesome Foursome – Long-Time Friends Make Friendship Village Their New Home

Not every day do you run across a story a special as this one. Spend just a few minutes with these four, and you are…

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October 14, 2020 | The Villager

“Santa’s Elf” Hand Carves 400+ Wooden Cars for Kids

Gary Pleyte is truly Santa's Elf! After a recent project to remodel the Village Workshop, Gary and his wife Barbara were…

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September 30, 2020 | Recipes

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

A perfect Fall treat!   Caramel Apple Cupcakes A perfect treat for Fall! 1 Box Spice or Carrot Cake Mix 2 Cups Tart…

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September 11, 2020 | The Villager

Friendship Village Holds Job Fair During Covid-19 Pandemic

Friendship Village held an onsite, outdoor job fair on Thursday, September 10.  Interviews were conducted onsite with…

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September 10, 2020 | Recipes

Zucchini Bites

If you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini, here's a tasty way to use them up!   Zucchini Bites 1 Cup Zucchini…

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August 31, 2020 | The Villager

Free to Be YOU

During this critical time in history, it is important to reaffirm our Mission, Vision and Values that guide our Community…

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August 12, 2020 | The Villager

Coming Soon! The Friendship Village Clubhouse

Our brand-new Friendship Village Clubhouse is slated to be ready in Spring 2021! This project is directed by our Executive…

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August 6, 2020 | Recipes

Bea’s Super Easy Butter Cookies

Fancy and tasty, but oh so easy!   Bea’s Super Easy Butter Cookies Fancy and tasty, but oh so easy! ½ cup butter…

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August 3, 2020 | The Villager

What Life is Like at FVK During this Pandemic?

The current pandemic has changed life as we knew it for all of us for sure. And it has some people wondering what is life…

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