CLARA WELCH THANKSGIVING HOME NOTES

Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. Time passes so quickly. The lilac trees around the patio have been so beautiful. Many elders take daily walks to enjoy the wonderful weather and the beautiful scenery around the Home.
Susan Kenyon, activities director, reads twice weekly. The book she is reading is “Tracy and Hepburn.” The corresponding matinee movie was “Desk Set” featuring Tracy and Hepburn. Both were enjoyed by several elders.
Joe Langan had brought pictures of his wife and Army pictures to Happy Hour bringing up different memories that many people reminisced about.
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As always, people were coming and going to and from the Home.
Ruth Druse with her brother Leon Rathbun traveled to Baltimore Maryland for a wedding. Julia Gil and Fannie Navarra spent time with Julia’s daughter Veronica Seaver. Brenda Ayers and her dog Max were in to see Brenda’s mother Sue Stevens. Ellen Hankin was visited by her son David Butler. Margaret Rees’ son Dave and his wife Helen had lunch with Margaret last week as well.
On Memorial Day several elders went out to watch the parade.
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The Home has started a new exercise program for the elders called “Fun and Fit” led by Maureen Moglia and Amy Porter. The exercise will help the upper and lower body for strength, flexibility and balance. Each exercise will be personalized to the elder’s ability.
Several elders visited the Butterfly Conservatory in Oneonta with LPN Nancy Rackmyer. They saw many beautiful butterflies from all over the world.
Tom Heitz gave a presentation on “150 years of advertising with the Freeman’s Journal”. This program was enjoyed by many.
The movie matinee for May 31st was “The Sound of Music” and “Hello Dolly.”
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There are always activities going that different individuals enjoy. They continue to make teddy bears to give to Bassett Hospital. You can find Tarbie Hoes and Bertha Kull Chapin painting. And the elders enjoy jewelry making with personal care aide Judy Pooler.
I will leave with a quote from Albert Einstein: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.”

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