Keystone Meadows
August 2 - Millikin University String Ensemble will be performing in the Activity Lounge at 6:00. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of young talented musicians.
All month we will be having special summer treats every Wednesday at 3:00 served in the Activity Lounge.
August 23 - Our first "Strawberry Gathering" will begin at 2:00 until 3:30. Helma Koslofski will be playing the piano followed by some unique strawberry desserts.
August 25 - Sign up now to go to Lincoln, IL to the annual Ballon Fest. You will get to see several unique hot air balloons scattered throughout the skyline. It is a beautiful scene.
Keystone Gardens
Every Tuesday and Thursday we will be going to "Walk in the Park" at either Forsyth or Fairview park.
August 2 - We are going to Arthur, IL to shop and eat at Yoder’s. The van will be leaving at 2:00 to go to Amish country.
August 5 - Keystone Gardens Family Night from 6:00-8:00. We will have a great meal with entertainment by the Delmar Trio!
August 9 - Coffee with Jami at 9:00. Jami will be sharing a presentation along with plenty of pictures from his recent bicycle ride across Iowa-RAGBRAI.
August 25 - We will be traveling to Lincoln, IL to see the Ballon Fest and eat at Bonanza. This will be well worth the trip as the sky will be filled with hot air balloons and you will see plenty of smiles. Come and enjoy the ride.
Keystone Place at Blairs Ferry
Keystone Place will have several open houses in August. Stop out and tour our beautiful one and two-bedroom model apartments on Wednesday, August 16 from 1:00-3:00 or Thursday, August 17 from 4:00-6:00. Another open house/cookout will be held on Saturday, August 26 from 10:00-2:00 and Sunday, August 27 from 10:00-2:00. Call (319) 393-9500 anytime for a personal tour!
Keystone Cedars
"Thunder" the miniature pony will visit us on Friday, August 4.
On Saturday, August 5, we will go to a fish fry at a staff member's home. This staff member has been hosting this activity at her home once a year since we have been open. Residents really enjoy going to the home of one of the employees, and it is quite a treat for all!
Throughout the month of August, we will have weekly pool session residents and staff teach other residents how to play pool. Quite a few residents have never played the game and are just now learning!
Pajama Day is on August 15. The day will start off with an early 5 a.m. fire drill followed by a pancake breakfast at 5:15. With such an early start to the day, we have declared it PJ day; staff and residents can wear PJs all day!
We will take a day trip to Kalona to shop, have lunch, and look at some of the Amish country.
Other activities this month include eating watermelon in the courtyard on the August 3, banana splits on the August 20, root beer floats in the courtyard on the August 24, and shucking corn on the August 1, 15, and 29.
The Gardens at Keystone Woods
Trips:
August 2 - Rice’s Fruit farm to buy peaches and get ice cream
August 17 - Connecticut river cruise
August 18 - Men's Club picnic/barbeque at King Phillip's Stockade
August 23 - Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, shopping and lunch out
August 25 - Pitch & Putt at Fenway golf
Crafts:
August 5, 19 - Make your own bracelet or necklace with jewelry designer Kim
August 7, 10, 28, 31 - Crafts with Barbara, painting
August 15 - Cake Decorating with Marge, decorating Apricot Brandy cake
August 22 - Make & Take greeting cards with Pat
August 22 - Jewelry making with Sandi
Academic:
August 1, 15, 30 - History club with Jack Phillips
August 14, 21, 28 - Creative writing with Professsor Missy Marie Montgomery, discussing our lives and writing
Health:
August 3, 17, 24, 31 - Massage with Elena Volpe
August 3 - Wellness clinic
August 11 - Pedicure with Dr. Gallovatti
August 24 - Foot care with Pat O'Brien
August 25 - Hearing Testing with AVADA
Music/entertainment:
August 4 - Tom Bilodeau entertains
August 8 - Country Dreams slide show documentary with music by Roger Hart
August 9 - Piano favorites with Dave O'Brien
August 11 - Paul Recker performs country music
August 16 - Hymn sing
August 18 - Chuck Bentley performs a medley of popular tunes and old favorites
August 29 - Paul Kulas, saxophone artist
Exercise:
August 2, 8, 14, 16, 21, 28, 29, 30 - Chair exercise
August 4, 11, 18, 25 - Weight room training
August 15, 22 - Tai Chi
Grayson House at Keystone Woods
A new activity that has been a big success and very well received is the hospitality/shopping cart. Every Thursday we have a hospitality/shopping cart run by a Resident. The cart is in the lobby from 1-2 p.m. and has all the necessary items on it such as postage stamps, greeting cards, deodorant, tissues, toilet paper, candy bars, and word search books. The Residents had a fundraiser to purchase the cart and all the items, so it is self sufficient.
Also new is the Independent Craft Closet. Crafts are left for Residents to do in their spare time or in a social setting with peers led by a Resident Leader.
Meet and Greet:
Friday, August 4 - Paul Kulas Entertains, clarinet and sax
Friday, August 11 - Laurie Festa Entertains, country folk singer
Wednesday, August 23 - Jim Harris, Banjo Player Entertains
Friday, August 25 - Richard Loomis, Viola Player Entertains
Trips and Activities:
Saturday, August 12 - Dog Days of Summer Picnic/Balloon Magician
Wednesday, August 16 - Picnic Trip to Forest Park
Friday, August 18 - Belly Dancer, Maia Entertains
Tuesday, August 29 - Trip tp Lupa Zoo
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