On June 23, staff and elders said their goodbyes to Jackie Bussiere, personal care aide, who is leaving. She was presented with some cards and gifts. Jackie is moving to Arizona. We will miss her.
After dinner, June 24, we had a wonderful baby shower in the living room for Deanna Gable, our administrative assistant, and her daughter Ireland, who was also given a couple of gifts. Deanna opened many gifts from staff and the residents gave her a card with money.
To top the afternoon off, we had our bird watchers group get together, led by Nancy L. Rackmyer, LPN. A video was shown of a bald eagle and other birds at Nancy’s house. Articles were read and shared also. What would we do without our pretty little birds singing their sweet songs throughout the day, sitting atop the trees looking for company.
July 1, Wanda Noyes from Springfield joined us as a new resident. She was greeted with a big welcome from everyone at the home.
Bert Chapin, Ruth Druse, Marguerite Pomeroy, Martha Quinn, Maureen Micek, Leon Rathbun and Bobbie Mook attended the Fourth of July Parade in Springfi eld Center. On July 5, Leon Rathbun, Bert Chapin, Sue Stevens, Wanda Noyes, Bill Bowes, and Ruth Druse watched the fireworks from The Otesaga veranda.

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