Business as usual

Games provided fun and laughter throughout the week. On Sunday afternoon, three residents played Dominoes with Pat Rust winning. On Monday afternoon, three residents played Yahtzee with Pat Rust winning. On Tuesday morning, three residents played Uno with Pat Rust winning. On Tuesday afternoon, five residents played Blackjack with Elaine Burge winning. On Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoons, residents played Bingo. Barbara Reed, Truth Karstoft, and Kenny Hoagland won Four Corners. Carol Higby and Truth Karstoft won Blackouts. Volunteers were Lila Worden, Gloria Rakness, Dawna Erickson, Elder Coleman, and Elder Maake. On Saturday afternoon, residents played Blackjack.

For exercise, residents did Wii Bowling on Sunday and Saturday and Sitterise on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.

During the evenings, resident were able to watch Turner Classic Movies.

On Sunday afternoon, Pastor Niccolls of the Saratoga Presbyterian Church led our church service. Communion was offered. Doris Davis played traditional religious music on her keyboard.

On Wednesday morning, three residents had their hair done, and 11 residents had their fingernails done by Georgia Schroer, Merlynn Hoopes, and Janice Kerpan.

On Thursday afternoon, residents decorated bulletin boards with Kathy McMorrow.

On Saturday, residents enjoyed the Ice Cream Social.

We wish to thank Nancy Faccini for the kind financial donation for resident Christmas presents. Any individual or organization in the valley wishing to make financial donations for resident Christmas presents would be greatly appreciated.

We greatly appreciate the continued support of our volunteers throughout the week. Anyone wanting to become a volunteer, please contact Tom Mansfield, Activity Director, at the facility.