LONG LOST FRIENDS!

Thanks to some keen investigative work by our social services director, Kelly Saltzgaber, Bobby Woodall was visited by long a lost friend, Jimmy Halsted.  Jimmy is from Hyettsville, MD, near Washington DC, and did not hesitate in scheduling a visit after being contacted out by Kelly. Jimmy drove to Christ The King on August 14, picked up Bobby and they spent the day cruising in his convertible.  Good fun, good food, and over twenty years of "catching up" on a beautiful day was just what the doctor ordered!  Bobby calls Jimmy "family" and hopes the time lapse before the next visit won't be quite as long!  Now that they found each other they are sure to stay in touch.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS!

Mildred Marmura, resident of CKM for over 5 years, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on December 17 of this year.  What a milestone!  Her daughter and son wanted to be sure those who wished to celebrate with her wouldn't be compromised by inclement weather in December so they planned the party for August 24.  Thirty people traveled from all corners of PA, Ohio, and Virginia on Saturday to enjoy the day together.   The weather was beautiful so festivities took place in the activity room and outside on the patio. Pictured below  with Mildred are her son Ron, also a resident at CKM and her daughter Evelyn from Virginia Beach who planned the event.

PATIO PLAY

The patio has been getting a lot of use these beautiful days.  Group activities are brought outside whenever possible and this summer the possibilities were endless!  The flowers are also beautiful this year thanks to a lot of great weather and TLC!

NEVER TOO OLD!

Angele Stott is 95 years old and still cutting hair!  Fran Rosanna confidently agreed to let Angel cut his hair and it sure boosted her spirits.  She snipped and sprayed and carefully examined his hair while she worked. The quality of her work and entertainment value was an enthusiastic thumbs up!  Angele owned her own beauty salon called Stott's on main street in Brockway and she worked there well into her eighties.  

ARTS FESTIVAL

Millie Sebring and Agnes Keibler were recently entered in a Creative Arts Festival held by the Pennsylvania Activity Professional Association.  The judging will be held in early September and announcements will be made at the 2013 PAPA conference on September 9.  We wish them luck!

 Millie with her BINGO money holder made from plastic canvas. 

 Agnes with one of her oil paintings.

FRINGE BENEFITS

You never know what you will find when you walk in the therapy room but you can be sure everyone in there is having fun while they work...residents and staff!  Tom Levenduski is pictured enjoying a back massage from Bernie Haag. 

OT IS FUN!

 Occupational Therapist Trish Hopkins and Joanne Clontz are all smiles after successful training on Joanne’s new electric scooter.  Trish is expertly skilled at recognizing our residents’ highest potential  for maximum independence.  Her patient and calming disposition is key in encouraging them to meet their goals.