Heritage Woods resident Margie Mathias gives a hug to a teddy bear gifted to her from the staff at the Sterling nursing home Friday, March 31, 2023. Mathias, a popular person with staff and residents alike, is rarely seen without one of her stuffed buddies. In honor of the Mathias, her friends threw her a teddy bear tea party, complete with stylish hats, snacks, different teas and of course teddy bears. (Alex T. Paschal - apaschal@shawmedia.com/credit)