Thursday, 16 July 2009 22:04
Adventure Camp 2009 Recap
Adventure Camp began on July 20, 2009, with approximately 50 children. This is one of the largest groups since the creation of Adventure Camp in 2001. Students enjoyed helping the Activity Department with our residents’ daily activities such as bingo, exercise and table games.The residents enjoy the opportunity to watch the children when they come to help and visit. This year the students did their craft time in the Personal Care activity room allowing the residents to interact.
Special activities were arranged for both the children and residents during this week. The students saw a puppet show put together by the residents and staff. Capital Area Zoo brought out several animals to educate the audience. The students were also able to attend things within the community such as swimming and going to the movies. The children were divided into three groups. The 3-5 year old group was taught by Carol Ohlendorf with Chelsea Cardenas as the student helper. Carol has been a kindergarten teacher for more than 20 years and has worked with Adventure Camp for the last four years. Chelsea, a 2009 Lockhart graduate, was a participant several years ago and has been a student helper for the past three years. Crystal Kelly, a teacher for the Bluebonnet Elementary School was the lead teacher for the 6-8 year olds. Crystal has been helping with Adventure Camp since it was started in 2001. Lexy Marquine, a junior at Lockhart High School, was a new student helper this year. Also new to Adventure Camp was Gina Lozano, a high school teacher for Hays ISD. Gina lead the 9-12 year old group with the help of Jamie Bennett, a 2009 Lockhart graduate. Although Gina was a new teacher for Adventure camp, Jamie has been a student helper for the past three years.Adventure Camp started in 2001 as an idea to enhance our Eden Alternative Program, by bringing kids in to interact with the residents. The program is open to children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews of Golden Age Home staff ages 3-12 years old.
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Father's Day Celebration
Golden Age Home Celebrated Father's Day with a Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. Residents, family members and staff enjoyed browsing through a dozen classic cars and half a dozen motorcycles.
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Resident Family and Friends Beautify Sentimental Journey
At Golden Age Home our family members, friends and volunteers play an important role in the care of our residents. These key people can turn ordinary things into something special.
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Ractivities: Restorative Activities
Golden Age Home has instituted a program of “Ractivities.” This program consists of providing restorative/ therapeutic activities to the residents of the 100 and 200 halls over the course of the day. These activities are supplemental to those provided through the Activity Department. This program is operated by Restorative Aides/Certified Nurse’s Assistants (CNA) in conjunction with the Activity Department.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Golden Age Home will host a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 from 10-Noon. Held in the garden area between the nursing facility and the assisted living building, this event will include carnival type games, crafts and group races as well as an egg hunt for ages 0-12. Hot Dogs and chips will be served beginning at 11:00.
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Join us on Janaury 27 @ 3 p.m. as Alzcare Presents
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
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RESIDENT CHRISTMAS PARTY
Family and friends are invited to join us on December 19, 2009, from 2-4 p.m. for our Resident Christmas Party. There will be live entertainment and a vistor from the North Pole. Bring your Christmas cheer and have a good time with us!
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Golden Age Home Employee’s Benefits Day
Golden Age Home offered Employee’s Benefits Day, October 2, 2009. The purpose behind this fair is to give our employees information about organizations and services in the area that they can utilize. Read more... Link -
National Assisted Living Week 2009
“Traditions of the Heart”
In honor of Grandparents Day and to kick off National Assisted Living Week®, September 13-19, 2009, Golden Age Home Personal Care will host an open house on September 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m., for the citizens of Lockhart and the surrounding areas.
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Adventure Camp 2009 Recap
Adventure Camp began on July 20, 2009, with approximately 50 children. This is one of the largest groups since the creation of Adventure Camp in 2001. Students enjoyed helping the Activity Department with our residents’ daily activities such as bingo, exercise and table games. Read more... Link -
Spring Fling Recap
At long last Golden Age Home was able to Fling a party! As you know our original April Spring Fling! was rained out with a generous blessing of much needed precipitation.
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