National Nursing Home Week 2018
National Nursing Home Week begins Sunday, May 13th through Saturday May 19th. Here is the list of how we will celebrate!
On May 11th is slated as Edmund Delbarone Day at Alpine Nursing Home. Ed is a World War II veteran of the Navy who will be presented 11 medals he earned serving the United States in WWII by Congressman Jim Lanegevin at 3 pm on May 11th. This will be a catered event so come by to congratulate Ed and thank our veterans for their service.
Sunday, May 13th
Mother’s day opens the week with flowers presented by the Coventry Elks to honor and celebrate our mothers. At 2 pm there will be special bingo with Grace.
Monday, May 14th
At 10:30 am the residents will have a gathering to ” CELEBRATE LIFE STORIES “, which is the theme of this year’s Nursing Home Week. We will have a coffee clutch with donuts to talk about pivotal moments in the resident’s life. The residents will compile a memory book before nursing home week and residents on this morning will have an opportunity to share about their individually stories.
Tuesday, May 15th
This morning we will have a special presentation for our cxhurch volunteers, who come by every tuesday morning to lead the rosary with the residents. At 2 pm there will be a special presentation of can goods donated by staff and handmade quilts made by our residents and our volunteer Jeanne. Corrine St Jean of ” BE THE CHANGE ” will receive them to help the homeless. At 2 pm there will be a presentation to our volunteers.
Wednesday, May 16th
@ 8:45 is EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION BREAKFAST AND AWARDS. Employees will be honored this morning for years of service and dedication. This afternoon we will be entertained by BOB THE BALLOONIAC. The volunteers from Coventry High and West Bay Collabrorative will join us for this event.
Thursday, May 17th
@ 10:30 am is our Annual Resident Art Show. Stop by and view the wonderful work the residents have done throughout the year.
Friday, May 18th
Join us at 2 pm for entertainment by Judy Hall and please bring your voices. Wine will be served.