For the days leading up to Father’s Day, we’ve asked our residents and families to share stories, pictures, and favorite memories of their dads, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers who live in our communities. We’ll be sharing them here on our website and on our social media channels in a series we’re calling: Oakmont’s Fantastic Fathers!

Mary wrote in to wish her father Joe, a resident of Oakmont Manor, a very happy Father’s Day:

Happy Father’s Day Dad! You are a super father, grandpa and great grandpa!

Joe loves to play cards, play wii bowling, play the harmonica, go to the casino, watch Detroit sports teams and spend time with his family! He always seems to have good luck! But I think we are the lucky ones for having him in our lives!

For the days leading up to Father’s Day, we’ve asked our residents and families to share stories, pictures, and favorite memories of their dads, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers who live in our communities. We’ll be sharing them here on our website and on our social media channels in a series we’re calling: Oakmont’s Fantastic Fathers!

Kristyn K. wrote in to tell us about her awesome Grandpa William who lives at Oakmont Manor.

I am proud to say that William R is my Grandpa. He has been a staple in my life for as long as I can remember. So many of my favorite memories include him- trips to hockey rinks, endless hours of playing cribbage, visits to my college campus, and him playing with my own children. He’s spunky, quirky, ornery, open-minded, and has a great sense of humor!

Tapping spoons is amongst his favorite hobbies, along with offering his cat up for adoption and providing commentary on my cousin’s latest haircut. I love listening to his stories about life before me and his time in the service. He has been married to my grandmother for 74 years and will be celebrating his 96th birthday soon!

For the days leading up to Father’s Day, we’ve asked our residents and families to share stories, pictures, and favorite memories of their dads, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers who live in our communities. We’ll be sharing them here on our website and on our social media channels in a series we’re calling: Oakmont’s Fantastic Fathers!

Frank wrote in to wish his father, Frank S. at Oakmont Sterling, a very happy Father’s Day! 

I  wanted to say Happy Father‘s Day to my dad. My sister and I could not have been blessed with a better dad (and mom). His grandkids, like us, love and think the world of him.

Dad we all love you, and hope to celebrate many more Father‘s Days with you.

Many of us are enjoying most of our meals at home these days, and with that change comes the challenge of figuring out what we want to cook and eat with our families. This new series we’re calling “Oakmont Cravings” will share with you some of our resident’s recommendations for delicious easy-to-prepare homecooked meals that will bring your family comfort during these uncertain times. 

Today’s Oakmont Cravings recipe is brought to us by Marianna – a resident of Oakmont Manor. Marianna was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States when she was sixteen. This recipe for Kielbasa & Kraut is a recipe that she brought with her and is a family favorite they make for all holidays. 

Busha’s Kielbasa & Kraut

Ingredients

• 4lbs. Fresh or smoked kielbasa or sausage
• 2 jars saurkraut (rinsed and drained)
• 1 bag of dried mushrooms (dried Borowik caps)
• Beef broth ( approximately 2 cups)
• 1 pkg Mrs. Grass dry French onion soup

Instructions 

1. Begin by boiling your kielbasa or sausage until cooked through and then transfer to a skillet to brown –

Many of us are enjoying most of our meals at home these days, and with that change comes the challenge of figuring out what we want to cook and eat with our families. This new series we’re calling “Oakmont Cravings” will share with you some of our resident’s recommendations for delicious easy-to-prepare homecooked meals that will bring your family comfort during these uncertain times. 

Today’s Oakmont Cravings recipe is brought to us by Frank – a resident of Oakmont Parkway. Frank is quite the cook and has many great recipes to share.

Frank’s Golumpki

Ingredients

• 1 large cabbage (or two small cabbages)
• 1 pound of ground pork
• 1/2 pound of ground beef (not lean)
• 1 large onion
• Pepper
• 2 cans of Campbell’s tomato soup
• 1 cup of rice

Instructions 

1. Boil rice until tender and drain
2. Chop onion, pepper, and combine with meat. Season well.
3. Wrap tightly in cabbages and place in a dutch oven or oven-safe pot
4. Cover with tomato soup and cook at 350 for 1 and 1/2 hours
5. Enjoy with your family

Special thanks to Frank sharing their wonderful recipe with us!