Terrace at Woodland

February 2012 Newsletter

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:16:33 +0000

January brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. Happy New Year!!! We brought in 2012 with a New Years Party! We had a toast to the New Year, enjoyed snacks and entertainment. We had a variety of entertainers who shared their talents with us such as… Aaron Browka, Ron Miner, Jake, and The Two Old Cowboys.

MEMORY CARE NEWS…

Our Memory Care residents tried a few new cooking recipes last month. Very tasty! Thanks staff for all your assistance. Three new programs have been added. “Love songs word game, discussion questions & our mind joggers trivia. They also enjoyed making a variety of arts & crafts for Valentines Day. They also baked Valentine cupcakes with hearts on them.

Marti Gras Day – February 21, 2012

The celebration of Mardi Gras, French words that mean “Fat Tuesday,” began during Medieval times in Europe. This French-Catholic tradition came to America with Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne and his brother, Pierre, when the French settled in Louisiana. Today, the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans is the largest in the U.S. The Carnival season begins on Epiphany or Twelfth Day, January 6th, the time when the three Wise Men visited baby Jesus. This is a time of feasting & celebration.

Mardi Gras is the last day of Carnival, and it is the last day of feasting. The next day, Ash Wednesday, is the beginning of the period of Lent which among Catholic and some Christian churches is a period of 40 days for fasting & penance to prepare for the celebration of Easter. Marti Gras is celebrated in New Orleans by society balls & parades. Men’s societies, called “krewes,’ organize elaborate costume balls, build floats and parade in costume. Beads & coin-like aluminium pieces are thrown from the parade floats to the spectators. The colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green & gold. Purple represents justice, green represents faith and gold represents power.

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January 2012 Newsletter

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:08:42 +0000

December brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. We put up our tree & decked the halls! Many residents enjoyed baking holiday cookies. We had a variety of entertainers who shared their talents with us such as…Vince, Ron Miner & Brian Nelson. Residents also enjoyed the Christmas Caroling groups & concerts that came to sing for us. We would like to send a “Thank You” out to each & everyone of them.

The New Year

Let’s all hear it for the new year where we can all stand up and cheer. The new year brings resolutions that they try to adhere to, because this is the right thing to do! May the new year bring everyone peace, joy, and happiness, too, plus good health the whole year ahead, and after we watch the ball come down at Times Square in New York, we can all go to bed. The new year is filled with everything that is good which is the way a new year should. So end this poem about the new year, except to say, let’?s all hand onto those who are dear and near.

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December 2011 Newsletter

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:49:38 +0000

November brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. We implemented a new Yoga Exercise Program. We had a variety of entertainers who shared their skills with all the residents here at the Terrace At Woodland. Entertainers were 2 Old Cowboys, Ron Minor, Vince and Brian Nelson.

What does Christmas mean to you?

The impending season seems to sparkle with twinkling lights adorning homes, streets and shops. Christmas music is heard all around. The television is showing the wonderful classics such as ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’

Little eyes shine in anticipation of Santa’s arrival. The Christmas trees are decorated with the lights and tinsel, sharing space with stockings that are hung in anticipation of being filled. This special time of the year puts a glow in your heart. The Christmas tradition is one that has survived for many years.

Every country has traditions that have been in place for many years and the Christmas season is unique for each. The poems, Christmas carols or songs and the exchange of greetings through Christmas cards is a time-honored tradition in the U.S.

All season of goodwill and glad tidings, Christmas can be enjoyed in many countries and by many people no matter what the traditions include.

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December 2011 Calendar

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:45:31 +0000

Here is the December 2011 Calendar for Terrace at Woodland. Please sign up for these events at least one full day in advance. These are first come, first serve.

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November 2011 Newsletter

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:13:50 +0000

October brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. The Kids Trick or Treating was one of the highlights, as well as the Halloween Party and Mayor Brown. Thanks everyone who helped decorate for the season; we could not have made the place what it is today without you crafters.

We are getting a lot of positive feed back on your handy work! We had a variety of entertainers who shared their skills with all the residents here at the Terrace at Woodland. Entertainers were Vince, Ron Minor, Two Old Cowboys, and Brian Nelson.

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November 2011 Calendar

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Here is the November 2011 Calendar for Terrace at Woodland. Please sign up for these events at least one full day in advance. These are first come, first serve.

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October 2011 Newsletter

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:56:10 +0000

September brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. On the 8th we had our guy’s day out at “Collard Charles”. The Ladies Day Out was held on the 15th at “The Franklin”. We welcomed back sister Marie for our communion services; she had a relaxing vaca. Thanks everyone who participated in our programs. Keep your idea’s coming; see Beth in activities on yours.

We had a variety of entertainers who shared their skills with all the residents here at the Terrace at Woodland. Entertainers were Vince, Ron Minor, Two Old Cowboys, and Brian Nelson.

Our chair travel program here at the Terrace is growing every week. All are welcome to come out and join in on traveling the world, right from our very own main living room; Tuesday’s at 2:30. See you!

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October 2011 Calendar

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:53:06 +0000

Here is the October 2011 Calendar for Terrace at Woodland. Please sign up for these events at least one full day in advance. These are first come, first serve.

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September 2011 Newsletter

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:23:27 +0000

August Recap:

August brought the residents here at The Terrace at Woodland a variety of activities. On August 4th we had our guy’s day out. The Ladies Day Out was held on August 25th. Thanks everyone who participated in our programs, the groups are expanding every week. Keep your idea’s coming.

We had a variety of entertainers who shared their skills with all the residents here at the Terrace At Woodland. Entertainers were Aaron Browka, Ron Minor, Vince and Brian Nelson.

We continue to go on our Friday weekly shopping outings!

Please sign up early. Our chair travel program here at the Terrace is growing every week. All are welcome to come out and join in on traveling the world, right from our very own main living room every Tuesday at 2:30. See ya!

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September 2011 Calendar

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:19:55 +0000

Here is the September 2011 Calendar for Terrace at Woodland. Please sign up for these events at least one full day in advance. These are first come, first serve.

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