Colfax Health and Rehab – 8-30-2017
News for the week of August 20th to the 26th:
A rainy Monday started out the week, but Leona brought a little ray of sunshine as she read her stories and poems. The Green Leaf craft group met in the Square to cut out more children’s scarfs and assemble them.
We now have scarves in several different colors and we will be selling them at our craft sale on November 25th. Residents and staff alike waited anxiously to see if the sun would come out in time for viewing of the lunar eclipse. The clouds left just in time and many gathered outside to see it using special glasses. Others chose to watch it on the TV and see the eclipse from many the destinations around the country. After watching the eclipse, we gathered in the East Dining Room for a game of Disc Drop. Residents are given cards with numbers on, and they try to guess which numbered box the disc will drop into after going thru a maze of pegs on a board. The winners go away with some delicious prizes and the best part, everyone goes away a winner!
Tuesday mornings’ early activity group went a little crazy! Gather up some residents, add some instruments and a karaoke machine, and watch out! More came out when they heard the music and laughter and joined in the fun. Meanwhile in the Square, the ladies continued to work on fleece scarves. The afternoon found our Bingo enthusiasts in the Square. All went away with bags full of treats. Volunteer Michelle always makes sure this fun hour runs smoothly.
Pastor Hendrickson led us in our Wednesday morning church service. We appreciate him taking the time to come and share with us. The smell of fresh baked cookies drew both staff and residents to the East Dining Room in the afternoon where Tony and a group of residents mixed up a batch of homemade cookies and put them in the oven to bake. Add a cup of fresh brewed coffee and it’s a wonderful afternoon treat.
Thursday morning, residents gathered in the Square for our weekly volleyball tournament. This activity brings out our competitive side, and all agree it’s a fun way to get some exercise. The afternoon found many in the East Dining Room for a fun word challenge. The group worked together to complete a giant crossword puzzle. It was fun to see if our answers were right and the puzzle came together correctly. Many reminisced on how doing crossword puzzles was one of our favorite past times.
On Friday Loretta led our Catholics in the rosary, and afterwards we gathered in the Square for Gospel Sing a Long. This activity has been a Friday morning tradition for many years here at Colfax Health and Rehab, and the residents enjoyed listening to the talents of Kathy on piano and Bruce on the guitar.
Some of the highlights for next weeks’ activities are music by the Kimbloms and Magic Mary, a lunch outing to enjoy some of our favorite restaurant food, and of course a weekly happening, bingo.
Until next week,
Barb Stobb, Activity Director