APRIL HIGHLIGHTS

April 3rd –         Hippity Hoppity Easter was on it’s way and so was the Easter Bunny.  What a wonderful day it was for our Annual Egg Hunt.  Unbeknownst to the children participating in the egg hunt, the Easter Bunny and two assistants had hidden eggs and candy galore in three separate areas outside of our facility.  When the Bunny said:  “Ready, Set, Go”, it didn’t take  long at all to gather up all the goodies.  It was a perfect event on a perfect day.

April 6th -         Carl and Opal Schlappi ( a husband/wife team) came to sing for us.  The Schlappi’s are awesome Country Gospel singers.  You just can’t sit still when listening to them.  You just feel the need to sing along, clap your hands and tap your toes. 

April 9th –         Lester Hirsch (singer/songwriter/story teller) was here.  With his unique way, Lester engaged the residents in songs that brought back memories from their childhood days.  How nice it was to see the residents “eyes light up” as they realized they knew each song Lester sang. 

Aprl 16th          Today was Salute the Troops Day.  The Color Guard from the Montgomery American Legion was here along with First Sergeant Bittenbender also of Montgomery.  Mr. Bittenbender spoke to our 20 Veterans about his experiences in Iraq and he gave each of our Veterans time to speak of their time in Wars or any story they wished to tell about their time serving our Country.  Each Veteran was given a certificate of Appreciation for all they have done and continue to do. Red, white and blue refreshments were served and all our Veterans enjoyed chatting with one another about their experiences.  What a truly wonderful afternoon it was. 

April 17th          Jimmy Fletcher was here.  The residents had a top tapping, knee slapping good ole time.  They sang, they remineisced, they smiled and they enjoyed a “Jim Dandy good ole time.”

April 22nd –      Steve Sutherlan was here to sing to those celebrating Birthdays and Anniversaries.  The residents and their families sang along as Steve sang each song.  When he asked for requests they all happily shouted out the names of their favorites songs….Steve happily obliged and belted out the songs for them.  Steve has become a welcomed addition to the birthday and anniversary parties.

April 26th –       The Activity Department hosted a SOUP SALE for staff and residents alike.  The aroma of a variety of soups filled the halls.  Cream of Broccoli, chicken and corn, vegetable, potato, chicken noodle and chili were the flavors of soups donated for the occasion on this day.  Everyone “followed their noses” to the activity room and purchased their favorite soups for their lunches and dinners.  The sale was a great success.

April 28tth            The long awaited Chinese Bingo Auction took place.  The residents were “up and atem” on this day.  They perused the make shift isles in the activity room,  browsing all the goods up for “auction.”  Decisions, decisions, decisions,  You could almost hear the residents thinking of which items they were hoping to win.  Once all the labeled bingo bucks were placed in the baskets of choice, the “games began.”   As the gifts were won, applause could be heard.  The ohhhhs and ahhhs, filled the activity room.  Everyone walked away a winner.