January 2012

Keystone Cedars May, 2012 Newsletter

Wednesday, May 2nd, 10:00-12
Miley, the Therapy Dog – Since Miley joined the staff here at Keystone Cedars many residents and staff alike have grown fond of this K9 sweetie. She will be making regular visits, and in May she will be here on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. She will be visiting residents in the common areas and in their own apartments, as well. If you would like Miley to give you a personal visit make sure and let a staff person know so we can put you on her schedule.

Wednesday, May 9th
High School Play at Jefferson High School -Thoroughly Modern Millie.This month Jefferson High School is hosting a dress rehearsal for seniors for their production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, a story that focuses on a naive young woman in the flapper era who finds herself in the midst of a series of madcap adventures when she sets her sights on marrying her wealthy boss.

Thursday, May 10th 2:00
Root beer floats – It’s been a while since we’ve had root beer floats and May is a wonderful time to reintroduce this summertime treat.

Saturday, May 12th, 11:00
Memory Care Mother’s Day Lunch, 2:00, Mother’s Day Tea – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13th but we are honoring mom with two celebrations on Saturday, May 12th. The Memory Care Mother’s Day Lunch gives family members with mothers in Memory Care an opportunity to honor them an enjoy a meal with residents and staff. The Mother’s Day Tea will be a slightly more formal affair but the focus is the same-to honor mother and spend a little time together with her enjoying something special.

Monday, May 14th, 9:30 a.m.
Riverside Casino Trip – Please note that the trip to the Riverside Casino will be on Monday, the 14th, instead of its regular time on the first or second Wednesday of the month.

Monday, May 14th, 1:30 p.m.
Movie-Secretariat – If you have not seen this fine movie, you owe it to yourself. This is the inspiring story of Penny Chenery and her struggle to carry on the horse racing tradition started by her father. Her horse, Secretariat, ended up winning the Triple Crown in 1973 as well as setting a track record that has never be equaled.

Thursday, May 17th, 2:45 p.m.
Cocktail Party-Derby Day/ Hat Day – You may or may not be aware that May is when two horse races in the coveted Triple Crown series are held. The Kentucky Derby (May 5th) and the Preakness (May 19th), along with the Belmont Stakes (in June) are arguably the most important horse racing events in North America. So if you want to think of “derby” as the horse race, or “derby” as the hat we will have both themes covered at this cocktail party. Oh, and with Ron Uhlenhopp playing music this is assured to be a fun time.

Monday, May 28th
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday of May (May 28 in 2012). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. We now commemorate the fallen American soldiers of all conflicts. Keystone Cedars’ office will be closed on Memorial Day.