ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

We may celebrate St. Patrick's day on March 17 every year but we always seem to throw a party that is the "best one yet!"  There is always something or someone providing extra, surprising fun.  We shared good food with green beer and green punch, laughter and friendship.  Storytelling, door prizes, music and good conversation are plentiful too.  Thanks to our residents who are especially fond of celebrating these fun and memorable holidays!

Mary Youngmark

Brian Black

Doc Fugate

Sam Rafferty

Flo Wilson

Karen Serzega and Helen McKendree with Bubbles and Zoie

KIDS AT PLAY!

Mary Shaffer's great, great, grandson's visit turned into a whole lotta' fun for everyone!  Tyler moved the level of excitement up quite a few notches and set the tone as "FUN" with his laughing and excitement while playing  ball with our residents.  He is a great motivator and enthusiastic participant that we would welcome anytime. 

NATIONAL CONSUMER VOICE FOR LONG TERM CARE

 Flo Wilson was recently presented with a participation award in the 2015 Resident's Voice Challenge sponsored by the National Consumer Voice for Long Term Care.  This national organization was developed in 1975 to ensure residents of long-term care are heard. It represents the consumer and provides information and tools to residents, families, caregivers, and ombudsmen to ensure quality of care.  For more information you an visit their website at theconsumervoice.org.

Guessing Game

Betty Angelo from personal care won the staff guessing for the month of January.  Betty won a jar with 515 Life Savers!  February's treat was  a jar of Tootsie-Rolls and the prize went to Wendy Componation with a count of 263.

5th GENERATION BABY!

Phyllis Godak recently had a visit from her great-great-granddaughter!  Little Stephanie Victoria was only two weeks old when her great-granddaughter, Chelsie brought her in for a visit.  Phyllis' smile never left her face and we all know that new babies sure have a way of making people happy!

Seated are Phyllis and Victoria; behind Phyllis is her daughter, Barb; on either side of Barb are sisters Cassie and Chelsie.

Phyllis and Victoria

VALENTINE'S DAY FUN

Paul Stephenson from Davidsville, PA sang ballads and love songs during our Valentine's Day party.  Our Kings and Queens were crowned by popular vote but everyone was a winner when it came to fun.  Refreshments, prizes, music and conversation made it an afternoon no one wanted to end!

Making voting boxes

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FEELS LIKE HOME!

Brian Black, an avid outdoors man, wanted to bring a special trophy he acquired on September 24, 2013 to his new home at Christ The King.

He had the hunt of a lifetime at Westbrook Whitetails with Tom Siple assisting him in his wheelchair.   The same people working with the Wounded Warrior Project took Brian to hunt where he brought down this beautiful nine-point with an accurate shot.  Brian knew he had one chance to do the hunt and takes so much pride in his successful outcome!

When Brian came to live her at CKM he knew he wanted to bring this fantastic mount with him.  Brian’s trophy buck is now proudly displayed on the wall of his room giving him a constant reminder of one of the happiest days of his life.

Well done Brian and special thanks to maintenance for helping make Brian’s room feel like home!