Celebrating aging and the benefits of active living at any age, Active Aging Week showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. This campaign also spotlights role models that lead the way. Learn how you can join with thousands of Active Aging Week supporters to help change the way we age.
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• Kickoff Event-Resident Artist Walk: 13 residents displayed/sold their art. Over 75 attended. • Twenty-nine fitness classes offered between both campuses-107 participants. • Educational broadcasts on our Channel 199: Dr. Lehman from Spa Dental spoke about oral care during the pandemic; Executive Chef Andrew Taylor and Registered Dietitian Candace Plows, presented importance of eating fresh/healthy; Nurses Joan Hines and Annmarie Mariano addressed renewing/managing prescriptions. Two Hundred residents watched. • Zoom event-Reading is Fundamental. Three days of reading to children at Little Buddies Daycare Center. Six resident volunteers read to over 140 children. • Pub Night inclusive of live entertainment and Country Line Dancing. Fifty residents participated. • Famers Market-Residents were able to purchase fresh produce from local farmers. • Pet Parade: There were thirty pets in attendance and over 75 resident spectators; Retired Pastor Gordon Sommers, a resident, performed the blessing of the animals. Yorkie Therapy/Rescue came presented pups and discussed ways to volunteer. Also featured, our own pet therapy pup Bailey with her resident owner. • Ended with a combined televised/in person chapel service with Pastor Otto Dreydoppel. The sermon was, ‘Diversity and Inclusion in the Beloved Community.’ Gospel Lesson-Matthew 22:1-14, the parable of the great heavenly banquet. All activities followed the cdc guidelines for COVID-19 safety.
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