Monday, November 28, 2022

Thanksgiving

We started off the day by welcoming a group of volunteers from Spirit Care who provided us with a group of singers. Thank you for coming in and we look forward to your sing-along next month
Our dining staff did an incredible job on the Harvest Table this year.

 We had hors d'oeuvre prior to lunch and dinner.

  Sam was enjoying getting a little snack.

 Some Residents enjoyed spending the time with their friends prior to going our with their families.
 

 We had a wonderful turn out.

 Cheers from Bill on a job well done.

 
Thank you to Dave, Director of Food Services, Ailyn for the extra hands in the Resident Lounge and Vanessa for all of the fun pictures.
We are thankful for all of you this year! 

Monday, November 14, 2022

Weekend Activities by Volunteers

 We had a fantastic Volunteer weekend here at San Carlos Elms.

Starting with a group of high school students dancing for our residents.


Steve on the guitar, who performed for both our Assistant Living and Memory Program.




Spirit Care came in with a group of talented children to perform for our residents.


 
 
Thank you to all our volunteers! We are happy to have you back in the building performing for our Residents and highlighting your talents.

Friday, November 11, 2022

Veterans Day

 San Carlos Elms started honoring our Resident Veterans with Kindred Hospice.

They provided certificates of appreciation for each of our nineteen Resident Veterans.

Chaplin Sonny from Santa Clara Post 418 presented and saluted each of our Resident Veterans. 

 
Mary Margaret, Army

Stewart, Army

Terry, Army

Bart, Navy
 
David, Air Force


Sonny also took some time to answer residents questions about the American Legion.
Our Residents were excited to speak with him and honor Sonny for his service.
 


Special Thanks to our Staff

 

Firstlight Home Care had a special treat for our staff who serve all of our residents.

Jim Carteris, owner of Firstlight Home Care brought our staff a taco truck to enjoy with each other and introduce us to his staff.

Thank you Firstlight for acknowledging our hard working staff. We appreciated the afternoon.

Boy Scout Troop 321 Veterans Day Service
Troop 321 has been honoring our Veterans for the past eleven years, even during the pandemic. 
We were so excited to have them in our community again to celebrate this special day with our Resident Veterans.














Thank you again for Troop 321 always showing their dedication to the Residents here at San Carlos Elms.

Thank you to all of the Veterans for your service!

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Let's See What's Going On

Social Time
Root Beer


 
Wine and crackers


 
Nick and David smile for the camera.

Bingo buddies enjoy a drink together.

Florence enjoyed a cold Apple Cider.

 
We enjoy spending time together no matter the occasion.
Gloria enjoys her first sip of non alcoholic wine.
 
Wendell Performs
 





Joseph Performs




Precious Performs

 

Director of Activities, Kathleen helped Precious get the Residents moving and shaking.


 

Arts & Crafts w/ Yvette


 
Forty Niner Faithfuls







Watching a game is always better with friends.

A.C.C. Lunch

 The Elms was proud to be a sponsor for The Adult Community Center's Spring lunch.