Assisted Living 'Corner Bar' Continues to Blossom, Donations Flooding In

WMTV-15 in Madison reports that the Corner Bar at the Morningside Assisted Living community in Lancaster, Wis., is receiving donations from individuals across the United States. Started by residents Ron Kjos, Dennis Stluka, Richard Hoffman, and Alvin Rolland, the Corner Bar has been a huge hit during the pandemic. Since it was first reported in February, Americans have donated t-shirts, wine and cheese curds, and other items to transform it into a full-blown operation. One donor sent a TV so residents can watch Milwaukee Brewers baseball games and other programs and remain social. "I can't believe the way this thing has 'bloomed' up," said Stluka. "Before we used to have to sit in our rooms all the time. Now we come down here and visit all the time, talk about everything." The bar's founders are planning an expansion, with Morningside Activity Director Chris Fiedler noting they are talking about "a door . . . and a sign on the outside that says Corner Bar."