08/06/2026
🎶 Special Spotlight: The Musically Inclined at Ballinger Health Care & Rehab 🎶
Music has a special way of bringing people together, creating memories, and touching hearts across generations. Today, we’re celebrating the incredible musicians and music lovers who fill our facility with joy and have shared their talents with so many over the years. 💙
🎹 Ida Ellis — A beloved Ballinger music teacher who dedicated her life to sharing the gift of music. Alongside her husband, Ida inspired countless students, teaching not only music but also a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Together, they left a lasting legacy that continues to echo through the lives they touched.
🎹 Evelyn Lange — At 99 years young, Evelyn continues to bless our residents, staff, and families with her beautiful piano playing. Her music fills our halls with warmth, brings back treasured memories, and reminds us that the gift of music has no age limit.
🎼 Fran Kidwell — A former Winters music teacher whose passion for music helped shape the lives of generations of students. Through her dedication and encouragement, she instilled confidence, creativity, and a love for music that many still carry with them today.
🥁 Our Administrator, Holden Hronek — When he’s not leading Ballinger Health Care & Rehab, Holden can be found behind the drum set, traveling with his band and sharing his passion for music with audiences across Texas. Here at home, he enjoys bringing that same energy to our residents through music and special performances.
🥁 Blaze Hronek — One of our part-time Maintenance Assistants, Blaze comes from a family deeply rooted in music. Over the years, he has developed a love for playing not only the drums but several other musical instruments as well. His passion continues the family’s tradition of sharing the joy that music brings.
🎸 Ricky Richmond — Ricky may be a little shy, but hand him an guitar and he’ll light up the room. A true rock enthusiast, he enjoys jamming to classic rock favorites, proving that music is one of the best ways to express yourself and connect with others.
At Ballinger Health Care & Rehab, music is so much more than entertainment—it’s therapy, it’s connection, it’s joy, and it’s home. We are incredibly grateful for the talented individuals who continue to enrich our community and remind us of the power music has to bring people together.
Check out the comments to see these amazing musicians at work!🎵❤️
