Colfax Health and Rehab – 12-27-2017
News for the week of December 17th to the 23rd:
The Christmas Spirit continues here at the Big Yellow House. Our Granny Bakers met in the Square on Monday to make cut out sugar cookies.
We had a great time remising about past holidays and shared our past traditions. The theme continued in the afternoon as Chef Andy taught us how to make Russian Tea Cakes. After they had cooled and we rolled them in powdered sugar we continued visiting and enjoyed an afternoon cocktail while watching an old fashioned Christmas with Glen Cambell.
Tuesday afternoon was Bingo in the Square, and many came away with bags full of goodies.
Pastor Walck of Colfax Lutheran Church led us in our Wednesday morning church service. We appreciate him taking the time to come and share with us. We truly enjoyed his message, and singing our favorite hymns. Then it was time to turn the Square into a concert hall for our Family Holiday Event. As residents and families arrived, JC Colby was tuning up his guitar to treat us to an hour of wonderful Christmas music. We even sang along to some of our favorites. After the concert Santa and his elf made an appearance before everyone returned to their dining rooms to enjoy a beautiful dessert buffet that our dietary staff had prepared. After the party was done, we were blessed to have another visit by Pastor Walck. This time he brought several students from his church. We enjoyed listening as they walked the halls singing our favorite carols.
It wouldn’t be Thursday morning without a fast pace game of volleyball. Several residents lined up in the East Dining Room for an hour of toss the ball. Then the excitement built in the afternoon as we gathered once again in the Square for our final Christmas Concert of the season. Many of us remember the singing group The Memories. Two of the members, Tim and Warren took time from their busy schedules to treat us to a concert of their rendition of many of our holiday favorites.
On Friday morning our residents gather for rosary led by Loretta. Then, it was time for our weekly Gospel sing along. The afternoon found us back in the Square for an hour of dime bingo. With the help of Michelle and Eileen, bingo always is loads of fun.
The extended Christmas weekend will be a busy one here at the Big Yellow House with many family and friends planning to visit and share a meal with their loved one. Next weeks’ activities include another outing to see the holiday lights, our monthly breakfast club and a pre New Year’s Eve celebration.
Here is this week’s recipe from the Area Nursing Home cook book published in 1996.
Chili Con Queso submitted by Bobbe Henderson, LPN: 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, 1 can green chilies (chopped fine), 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce, 1 lb. ground beef (browned), ½ cup green pepper (chopped fine), 3 to 4 green onions (chopped fine), 1 tsp. garlic salt, and 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce. Melt together all ingredients. Serve in a chafing dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with Doritos or Fritos.
Everyone at Colfax Health & Rehabilitation Center wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Until next week,
Barb Stobb, Activity Director