Colfax Health and Rehab News – 8-23-2017
News for the week of August 13th to the 19th:
Monday brought a cooler than normal day, which reminded us that fall isn’t too far off. Even though the weather was cloudy outside, Leona brought us a little ray of sunshine as she shared her stories and poems with us.
Monday morning found our ladies in the Square where we worked on putting together butterflies from our tie-dyed coffee filter. We completed enough so the ladies were able to take them back and hang them in their windows. Meanwhile exercises were the order of business in the East Dining Room. Tony leads this group and always makes exercising a fun time. After lunch we gathered up a van full of residents and took them for a ride through the countryside to see how the crops are doing this year. All agreed the corn is looking great and we should have a good crop at harvest time. And as long as the tour took us so close to Chippewa Falls, we stopped by the Leinenkugals Lodge in Chippewa Falls for a sample of one of their famous beers! We enjoyed helping them celebrate their 150th anniversary!
Tuesday mornings’ early activity group went a little crazy! Gather up some residents, add some instruments and a karaoke machine, and watch out! More residents joined in the fun when they heard the music and laughter. Later in the morning our weekly volleyball teams met in the East Dining Room. The competition was once again fierce, and we declared the game a tie. 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 Conklin led us in our Wednesday morning church and communion service. We appreciate him taking the time to come and share with us. Chuck Kirkwood and Friends entertained us in the afternoon. We always look forward to their wonderful toe tapping music.
Thursday morning found the Green Leaf Crafters back in the Square to make more butterflies. They all decided the ones we made on Monday looked so pretty in our windows that we wanted to make more! The morning rain left just in time for some of us to enjoy some time outside. Many enjoyed seeing vegetable and flower gardens and seeing the beautiful sunflowers on the east side of the building that were planted by Marsha and Frank Henderson. Each year the Hendersons plant the beautiful flowers in the field and the residents truly enjoy watching their progress. After our walks we enjoyed listening to Tony play the piano while enjoying one of our favorite adult beverages.
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.
Next week we are hoping to spend more time outside before the warm summer winds depart and the coolness of the early fall days arrives. We may even get out the flip flop grill and enjoy more delicious grilled chicken!
Until next week, Barb Stobb, Activity Director