What's Happening At The Life Center

Upcoming Activities:

Special Meals Planned for Residents

Special resident meals are planned for the month of May.  On May 5th we had a Mexican meal in honor of Cinco de Mayo.  Coming up on May 22nd we will have our annual Memorial Day picnic.  The resident’s chosen meal will be served the Thursday after the Resident Council Meeting.  A reminder that if you or your family member would like a tossed salad for lunch any day of the week, to mark it on your menu that’s returned to the kitchen.  Staff will be happy to prepare it for you.

 

NOTED FOUR QUARTET PERFORMS

Residents will enjoy the special music of The Noted Four Quartet, a female vocal group that visits The Life Center just twice a year, in May and November.  The group performs songs and lyrics from the 40’s and 50’s, evoking pleasant memories from decades past.  They’ll be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6th in the Light Nursing Lounge.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COFFEE WITH THE DIRECTOR

Please join us for coffee with Mr. Blend, the Executive Director of The Life Center, on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m.  The next get together is Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in The Life Center Boardroom.  Take advantage of this GREAT opportunity to visit with Mr. Blend and learn more about The Life Center.
 

Annual Donor Recognition Ceremony June 1st

Save the Date!

Join us as we honor all 2007 Endowment Fund Donors at The Life Center’s Annual Donor Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the atrium.  The Board of Directors and staff will be recognizing all 2007 donors, with special recognition of those contributing $1,000 and above.

 

Those individuals contributing $1,000 and above receive permanent recognition on The Cornerstones Donor Board located in the central atrium.  This intricately designed recognition board consists of numerous colored tiles, each representing a gift made in memory, honor, or tribute to a loved one.  The donor ceremony will recognize all new gifts made in 2007, as well as those donors moving to a new level of acknowledgement through continued giving to The Life Center.  We hope to see you there!
 

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, September 14, 2008, 5:00 p.m.: Join us for a casual lakeside affair, “Reinventing the Golden Ball.”

 

For additional information contact Sarah Farnsworth @ 515.255.5433 or e-mail sfarnsworth@seniorlifecenter.org.
 

Memory Care Residents Enjoy a New Pet Therapy Friend 

Memory Care Residents enjoyed the company of a new pet therapy dog, an eight-year-old Shetland Sheepdog named Maxx owned by Lucia McPhedran, an employee in the Life Center business office.  Maxx introduced himself to CCDI staff and Residents during his first visit on April 18th.  He will continue entertaining and providing companionship to Memory Care Residents the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.  Maxx’s next visits are Friday, May 2nd and 16th at 9 a.m.

The Life Center is Celebrating Nursing Home Week May 11 – 17, 2008

National Nursing Home Week begins on Mother’s day, May 11, and continues through May 17.  Again this year, The Life Center is planning activities to recognize staff members for their excellent caregiving, to celebrate our Residents, and strengthen relationships with family members. 

 

Following are this years’ activities:

Mon., May 12:          Learning Circle - Sharing Favorite Stories about staff and residents for the Heart-to-Heart Newsletter.

 

Tues., May 13:          Crazy Sock & Blue Jean Day – Everyone is invited to wear their favorite pair of stockings and blue jeans for the day.

 

Wed., May 14:           Breakfast Club – a special breakfast menu is served to residents.

 

Thur., May 15:          Day Care Children’s May Basket Parade – The Boulevard Children’s Center kids prepare May Day baskets to share during a parade with the residents.

Jerry and the Moonlighters Band, followed with ice cream and refreshments, 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium.

 

Fri., May 16:              Staff Appreciation Lunch & Gifts

 

Mon.  May 12 -

Friday May 16 -        Jelly Bean Contest, Business Office – Staff and residents guess how many jelly beans are in the jar, and the person who guesses closest to the correct number wins a prize.

 

Mon.  May 12 –

Friday May 16 -        Scavenger Hunt – Staff and residents hunt for special “clues” throughout the week to solve a mystery and win a special prize.        

 

Construction Update:

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue with our facility renovations.  We are well under way “Phase I” of our remodeling and currently planning for “Phase II”. 

 

A glance at what’s completed:

1. All Skilled Rehabilitation Rooms have new paint, wood flooring, lighting,  furniture, flat screen TV’s, DVD players and CD clock radios.
2. New lighting has been installed in all Resident rooms. 
3. New carpeting has been installed in the atrium, front offices and a few patient hallways
4. New wood flooring enhances our Main Lounge area

Looking ahead to what’s coming up:

1. The remainder of the carpeting will be finished throughout the whole facility.
2. New signage throughout the facility will enable guests to better find our resident rooms and common areas
3. Phase “II” to come!