Friday, May 29, 2015

San Carol Residents Receive their Monthly Visit from the Mayors Office

The Residents here at San Carlos Elms love to receive their monthly visit from Mayor Ron Collins. Mr. Collins informs all the Residents of what is happening in the city they live in, if they have any suggestions, or just feed back.
Each month, for the past four months, Mayor Ron Collins takes time out of his busy schedule to visit with us here at San Carlos Elms.

Thank you Mayor Ron Collins and keep up the great work!!!

San Carlos Elms Activities for June 2015



Tuesday, May 26, 2015

San Carlos Elms Residents took a Moment to Recognize Memorial Day

Each of our Residents received Poppies from the American Legion Auxiliary, District 8, Unit 510 to remember all their friends and family members who never returned back from war. 
 
Our Unknown Soldiers were honored with a special plaque.

Alyce & Mabel enjoyed their Poppies.
Mabel remembers living on base with her husband.

Paul gave a smile for all his friends.

George's Poppy matches his sweater.

Bob said thanks.

Helen smiles.

Bobbe let everyone know thank you from all of us.
For every soldier out protecting our country thank you for your service!

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Ukulele & Violin Group Performs at San Carlos Elms

Twice a year Nancy Solomon brings her Ukulele & Violin Class to San Carlos Elms to perform a recital for our Residents. Each time they get better and better. With each visit their audience grows bigger and bigger.




Thank you Nancy and to all your students!!!
We look forward to your next visit!
 

Saturday, May 16, 2015

San Carlos Elms Had a FANTASTIC Time at the Hometown Day Parade 2015

San Carlos Elms participated in this years 35th San Carlos Hometown Day Parade today.
The Elms has participated for the past four years.
Each year the staff decorate the bus and the Residents have a party on the bus, enjoy the ride and the parade.
 
Ismary was one of our helpers this morning.

Ana and Rosa helped also.

Kathleen, the Activity Director, helped with the bus too. 

This year is Linda Teutschel 's last year as the Director of the San Carlos Hometown Day Parade.
This parade is dedicated to her 15 years of direction.
Thank you Linda for everything you do for the Hometown Day Parade and San Carlos.

San Carlos Elms house dog Curley even made an appearance in the parade.

Mayor Ron Collins who visits The Elms every month to let the Residents know what is going on in San Carlos.
 
Vice Mayor Cameron Johnson
 
Woodside High School started the parade great with the theme music from Superman.
San Carlos Elms driving past the reviewing stand. Residents loved it when Monica, the driver opened the bus door and they announced, "Look at all those people inside. That's wonderful."

Becky, Alyce and Ana practicing their waves.

Becky taking care of Curley before the parade.

All the Residents practicing their waves.

Ismary and Becky showing off their smiles.

Becky waving at the crowd.

San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal made it to the parade.

Stomper from the Oakland A's made it too.
Marilyn and Pete were driving Stomper.
They are family members at San Carlos Elms.

Brittan Acres was there too. They visit The Elms a lot.

Children's Place does a lot of activities in our Memory Care Program.
 
4H does a lot of volunteering here at San Carlos Elms.
Arts & Crafts, singing, playing music, visiting animals, games, and socializing with all of our Residents.

Karen was the "Sandwich Board Lady" for the San Carlos Library this year at the parade.
Her parents are very active at San Carlos Elms.
We all had a great time residents, staff and family members.
Thanks again to Linda for all her hard work!
 

San Carlos Elms had a Lecture from California Hearing Center

The Residents enjoyed an educational lecture this past week from California Hearing Center & Audiology Services, Darcy Benson presented along with an audiologist.
The Residents learned so much how to help themselves and their friends.

Thank you California Hearing Center for taking time to educate our Residents.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Mothers Day at San Carlos Elms

The mothers at San Carlos Elms had a special day yesterday. Each mother received a wrist corsage, thanking them for being the wonderful mothers they are.






Each Resident had a lovely day and it ended with a wonderful dinner.
The Residents are still talking about their lobster tails and beef tenderloin.

Friday, May 8, 2015

San Carlos Elms in Belmont today

Today San Carlos Elms sponsored and participated in the Senior Showcase, which was held at Twin Pines Senior Community Center, located in Belmont. The Elms was one of many booths helping seniors today with services for everyday living.
The attendees enjoyed our yearbooks.

They also enjoyed seeing what we have been doing so far this year.

We love running into some of our regular seniors like June.
She always has a smile for us.

Thank you to Belmont Senior Center for such a wonderful event.
You did a great job!
 

Darwin Lecture

 Darwin comes in once a month to speak about literature. Today he spoke on Robert Frost.