KIDS' DAY AT CKM

An annual event that our staff’s children look forward to every year is Kids’ Day.  The children come to CKM for a fun-filled day of games, prizes, crafts, food, and fun!  Emma and Abby Duttry, who have been coming to Kid’s day for many years, came up with the idea of having an Olympic theme.  This year Emma, Abby, Michael Zaffuto, and Ashley Krajewski were “team leaders” for our Olympics.  Our teams, Rushmore Red, Everglades Green, Grand Canyon Gold, and Appalachian Blue, competed in different events throughout the day but all the children were winners.  Our residents were very content to watch the children play.  The end of the day the kids were presented with a certificate and an engraved medal as a keepsake of this year’s events.  

GREY KNIGHTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS

The members of the Grey Knights Drum and Bugle Corps took time out of their busy day to perform for our residents before their appearance in the DuBois Fireman’s Parade.  Their home base is in Johnsonburg but their members are scattered throughout Pennsylvania and New York.  They perform at various festivities throughout the US.   Don Speaker originally scheduled the performance at CKM for one of our residents, Don McGonigal.  Don is the current president of the corps and two of his sons are also members.  It was a beautiful day and a spectacular performance with over 50 residents in attendance and many outside guests.  

NEW VEGETABLE GARDEN

The maintenance department at CKM built new vegetable gardens adjacent to the new activity room for planting.  Activities assists our residents grow tomatoes, zucchini, cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, and more.  The fruit yielded is never wasted and our residents look forward to their first fried zucchini and green tomatoes in their new activity room!

MAY CROWNING

Monica Bobal led our residents in song and prayer during our May Crowning on May 2.  Jim Puhala had the honor of crowning the Blessed Mother.  

SPIRIT BOUND

Al and Karen Hewitt, owners of Advanced Furniture Solutions in DuBois, form an entertainment duet called Spirit Bound.  They came to Christ The King in April and again on May 16 during National Nursing Home week.  Their unique blend of gospel music, classic hits, and folk music, mixed with comedy and storytelling kept our residents attentive and laughing. We all certainly enjoyed them and look forward to seeing them soon. 

MAKING WORK FUN

Bethany Hoover has fun taking Betty Connor for her daily walk!  Yevonna Graham helps out pushing the wheelchair but Betty can go quite far before she needs to sit down!

FIRE SAFETY REVIEWED AT RESIDENT COUNCIL

Lee Haag, safety director at Christ The King, gave a presentation during the April resident council meeting on fire safety.  He reviewed our fire policy and informed the council that staff at CKM are required to attend a “Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness” in service training session annually to ensure everyone is educated in this area.  In addition, regular fire drills are held to ensure the procedure works well.   Lee held a question and answer session afterward.  Mary Shaffer, president of the resident council, concluded the session, stating “No resident should worry if they don’t know what to do in case of a fire.  All of the staff know exactly what to do and will take care of us if there is a fire.”  Pictured are Lee Haag, Mary Shaffer, and Justine Bowser, dietary manager. 

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