Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center and Spicewood Cottages hosted a Veterans Day social in honor of the residents who previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The veterans, who represented all branches of the military, along with their families, friends and other residents enjoyed refreshments, stories from the veterans and interesting facts about Veterans Day.

"It gives us a deep sense of pride knowing that we have so many veterans residing at our facilities," said Aaron Crawford, Executive Director. "Our veterans made so many sacrifices for our country and its citizens. I would like to also acknowledge the spouses, families and loved ones of the veterans as well," he added.

Veterans residing at the facilities include Braun Annich, R.L. Barnes, Jack Belcher, Glenn Boineau, Ernie Crawford, Carrol Devlin, Wayne Elliott, Howard Fuog, Fred Lindsay, Thurman McCracken, Hardin Nicholson, Jack Parrott, Arthur Pitts, Elvin "Monroe" Reynolds, Joe Soboslai and Walter Sorrells.

Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center is a locally owned and operated retirement and assisted living facility near downtown Waynesville providing care to residents for almost 50 years.

Spicewood Cottages, (formerly Community Care #1, Hospitality Retreat and Mountain Hart), located behind the Mountain Medical Center in Clyde, have become part of the Haywoood Lodge organization. Renovations are ongoing at these facilities and they are accepting residents. For information on either facility visit www.haywoodlodge.com or call 456-8365.