Dan Howard, left, and his wife, Teresa Howard, of Winfield Township, listen to the Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band on Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023, at the Concordia Summer Festival. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

WINFIELD TWP — Dan Howard said he understands the worries a person might have when a loved one starts living in a retirement community or assisted-living home, but the one where he lives was open to everybody on Sunday, July 30.

Concordia Lutheran Ministries had its 142nd summer festival Sunday, which had activities that could be enjoyed by residents of its community as well as families and children. Howard said the event was a good way to show the positive aspects of the center for aging services.

“It brings the families of people who live here and makes them feel good about having family here,” said Howard, a three-year resident at Concordia. “It shows people the flavor here.”