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September Activities for 2019

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Let's See What the Residents Have Been Doing

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California Hearing Center Visit Lais Ama a Hearing Aid Specialist, from California Hearing Center , came to discuss hearing, the importance of cleaning and getting devices check.  The Residents were happy she came in and were excited to hear about the new devices coming out. Ice Tea Social  The weather being as hot as it has been lately we turned our social tea into a ice tea social.  We all had a great time! Wii Bowling  Our Residents are getting so good at Wii Bowling. One of our Residents came so close to a 300 game. We will keep trying. Socializing  It is fun to spend an afternoon with friends watching a good ballgame with a cold beverage and snacks. Sprite Care Visit  We had a wonderful group of volunteers from Menlo Church through Spirit Care perform for our Residents  They also took the time to visit with our Residents afterwards.  Residents enjoyed spending time with...

What Has The Memory Program Been Doing?

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Bingo Anne, Vija and Marilyn all try their luck at Bingo. Arts & Crafts  Marilyn loves to create.  Vija is enjoying new projects. Get Together Meals  Every month we welcome families to have a meal with their family members. This also a time for our families to support one another. Petting Zoo Visit   Little Explorer Petting Zoo does such an amazing job with our Residents.  Frances had fun with her furry friend.  We even had a pig visit.  Residents from our Assistant living were encouraged to visit the animals too.  One of our newest volunteers, Marco enjoyed the animals with his new friend Barbara from our Assistant Living.  Bob loves his furry friend.  We were even able to get a smile out of Don.  Angelina was all smiles and laughs with her new friend.  Vija loved looking into her the bunnies eyes.  Dina was happy to sha...

August Days at The Elms

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Music Discussion with Doc Lamott  The Residents and some of their family members enjoy this monthly visit. Thank you Doc. Lamott for enriching our Residents lives.   Every visit Doc Lamott brings to our community a wonderful musical topic. Root Beer Float Social  Shirley, Florence, Helen and Joyce smile for the camera.  Grace, Violet, Jeanette, and Caroline enjoy their floats. Stewart enjoying a root beer float with his daughter's friend. Lunch on the Patio  We all had fun and had delicious burgers from In & Out . Our Dietary team made some fantastic fries to go along with our burgers.  John, Barbara and Barbara had fun socializing while enjoying their burgers.  Angelina and Shirley had fun getting to know each other. Helen helped pass out some fries. George on Guitar  George started out as a wonderful volunteer at San Carols Elms. He was just too good ...

Elms Latest Activities

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Bob & Bobbi Perform  Bob & Bobbi are wonderful volunteers who come in to perform for our Residents.  During their visit you can see Residents and Staff dancing in the Lobby. Guest Speaker  Care Indeed has a wonderful talk this month on Successful Communication.  Residents and Staff enjoyed learning some new tools on communication.  Thank you to Care Indeed for leading this event. San Francisco Banjo Band  The Residents enjoy to listen to the Banjos.   Especially from the San Francisco Banjo Band . Guitarist  Giselle, a college student from Mon Ami came in to perform some songs for our Residents.  She even performed an original song. Scenic Drive & Rest Stop At San Carlos Elms we have weekly rides. On this particular ride we have a destination at the end. This week the Residents had fun taking in the ocean air at Fort Funston. Mary & Ana pose for the...