Rita ‘rocks’ the Shores campus

April 4, 2022 4:30 pm
On any given day, residents at Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island may find hidden treasures throughout the grounds at the senior living community. Those treasures are cleverly painted rocks with various designs or depictions of cute animals. Rita Ollila, a receptionist at the Health Center and 10-year employee, came up with the idea to leave the painted rocks throughout the campus when the pandemic first started. She says it was a way to bring a bit of joy and sunshine to the residents during a time when there was so much uncertainty. Photo courtesy of Jim Ollila
On any given day, residents at Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island may find hidden treasures throughout the grounds at the senior living community. Those treasures are cleverly painted rocks with various designs or depictions of cute animals. Rita Ollila, a receptionist at the Health Center and 10-year employee, came up with the idea to leave the painted rocks throughout the campus when the pandemic first started. She says it was a way to bring a bit of joy and sunshine to the residents during a time when there was so much uncertainty. Photo courtesy of Jim Ollila

On any given day, residents at Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island may find hidden treasures throughout the grounds at the senior living community. Those treasures are cleverly painted rocks with various designs or depictions of cute animals. Rita Ollila, a receptionist at the Health Center and 10-year employee, came up with the idea to leave the painted rocks throughout the campus when the pandemic first started. She says it was a way to bring a bit of joy and sunshine to the residents during a time when there was so much uncertainty. Photo courtesy of Jim Ollila