Colfax Health and Rehab – 11-1-2017
News for the week of October 22nd to the 28th:
We began the week with rolling pins in hand as we made a batch of rolled sugar cookies. We cut them into pumpkin shapes and frosted with an orange frosting. They will taste great with a fresh cup of coffee.
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, the rolling pins came out again as we made a batch of our famous dog treats. This time, we made the peanut butter flavored. Along with the regular bone shaped biscuits, we also made Biscuits on a Stick that will be sold at our Craft Sale in November.
Tuesday morning found our Green Leaf Crafters back in the Square where we continued to work on our holiday door decorations. The afternoon found our Bingo enthusiasts in the Square. All went away with bags full of treats. Volunteers Michelle and Eileen always make 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. Leona was also here and led the group in singing our favorite hymns. The afternoon found many in the Square for sing a Long with Kathy Irwin. It is always allot of fun singing along to some of our favorite songs.
Thursday morning found many in the East Dining Room for an hour of Kicking Karaoke. Tony leads the group that combines our favorite songs with a little exercise. Meanwhile in the Square we enlisted the help of some residents to count, bag and label our dog treats that we had made on Monday. The afternoon found many in the East Dining Room for a fun word challenge. It was fun to see if our answers were right and the puzzle came together correctly.
The Catholics gathered on East for our Friday morning rosary group led by Loretta. Later in the Square we held Gospel Sing a Long. We love picking out our favorite hymns to sing. Kathy and Bruce lead us in this hour of music and prayer. Friday afternoon, Dime Bingo was played in the Square. After bingo we were entertained by the Dunn County Bell Ringers. After their performance they joined us for coffee and a cookie before heading back to Menomonie.
Next weeks’ activities will prove to be Spooktacular with a visit from the kindergarten ghosts and goblins on Halloween morning, a Halloween Dance featuring Chuck Kirkwood and Friends in the afternoon and later on Halloween day we will show a scary movie and have monstrous games and tricks before greeting the evening’s ghosts and goblins. The week will also feature music by Billy Krause and Riverboat Randy. We will also be working diligently on our projects that need to be completed before our Craft sale on November 25th. Besides what our residents will have for sale we already have 14 other crafters and vendors signed up with the promise of more being added to the list.
Until next week,
Barb Stobb, Activity Director