Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing and Home Slice Handmade Pies Make Sweet Dream a Reality for Resident

April 4, 2024

Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing, a local senior living community managed by Jaybird Senior Living, is excited to share a heartwarming story about teaming up with Home Slice Handmade Pies, a beloved local bakery owned by Laura Lacina. 

Together, they made a special dream come true for a cherished resident as part of Jaybird Senior Living’s Dare to Dream program.

Meet Lucille (Lucy) Lillard, a longtime resident of Courtyard Estates who has always loved baking pies. Growing up on a farm, Lucy has fond memories of baking with her mother and sharing her delicious pies with family and friends.

Recognizing Lucy’s passion for baking, Courtyard Estates and Home Slice Handmade Pies worked together to bring her dream to life. Even though Lucy hadn’t baked in a while, this collaboration gave her the chance to spend a wonderful day at the bakery, rediscovering her love for baking.

During her visit, Lucy chose to prepare an Apple Crème pie topped with cinnamon and walnuts, reminiscent of fond kitchen moments. With the assistance of Laura and our team at Courtyard Estates, Lucy had an unforgettable experience.

Sadie Steinbach, Life Engagement Coordinator of Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing, shared her thoughts on the collaboration, saying, “Upon learning of Lucy’s passion for pies, I teamed up with Laura, the owner of Home Slice Handmade Pies. Together, we brought Lucy’s baking dreams to life, crafting delightful memories and tasty treats. Our collaboration with Laura and Home Slice was a joyous experience, filled with laughter and warmth.”

Laura Lacina, owner of Home Slice Handmade Pies, expressed her happiness in being part of Lucy’s sweet journey, saying, “Pie is all about connecting with people and it almost always brings up stories of nostalgia. Lucy had so many wonderful stories of her time growing up, her family and her life. We had such a wonderful time learning about her and hearing about her pie experience. Pie will never fail to bring people together.”