Resident Poems

Congratulations

to two of our resident poets

Rosemary Bishop and Lou Mohler

I am happy to announce that CALA has decided to publish their poems in the next issue of CALA News & Views. It is a magazine directed for assisted living communities around the state of California. We look forward to seeing them in the magazine next month.

Congratulations Rosemary & Lou!!!

San Carlos Elms Poetry

Just Me

by resident: Lou Mohler

As I've grown older, my ears now ring.

My high soprano voice, no longer wants to sing.

My ring finger on my right hand is deformed,

My big toe sticks up like a piece of corn!

But my eyes can see! I can read it all!

Magazines, books, newspapers - so I have a ball!

I'm presently living in a home for old folks.

Some are lots of fun with smiles and jokes.

I'm thankful to be with those of my age,

Regardless of any deformities at this stage.

We can laugh and enjoy a life full of fun.

Plus, I'm lucky to be in the California sun!

Brownie Troop Visit

We enjoyed the visit that we had from the Brownie Troop today. They read books to our residents, handed out Girl Scout cookies and cards with jokes on them. We hope they come back soon.

Mardi Gras at San Carlos Elms

All the residents enjoyed wearing their mask and beads throughout the day, but some residents enjoyed getting their picture taken as a jester.

San Carlos Elms Activities for March 2011

Resident Poem

A Fun Party
By Rosemary Bishop
Kathleen has the tables all set.
Thousands of hearts were all around.
She did it before we all met.
Cookies and choice of drinks did abound.

The necklace lady told me-
“Valentines Day party was fun”
Everyone was happy that I would see
Lou said she was “the happiest one”

The craft room was crowded.
There were no empty seats
Joy couldn’t be doubled!
One could not hear any heart beats!

Dorothy said “We’re having fun.”
Marge said “watching people”
No one could find the sun
or hear bells in a steeple.

One nice man couldn’t remember his name.
Henry said it was James or Jim.
Both work the same-
We all laughed with him.

If you missed the party—too bad!
Just wait a whole year.
You have a right to feel sad.
Such memories we hold dear.

Resident Showcase

Lou is one of our residents has been making necklaces for years then selling them. Why you ask? to donate ALL the money to a kids camp for children, through the Optimist Volunteers for Youth, whom might not be able to go other wise. Let's help Lou and these kids go to camp this summer.

The next necklace purchasing day is March 15 at 2:30pm in the Library just $10.00 a necklace or $0.25 per raffle ticket. Way to Go Lou keep up the Great Work!!!

Chandra was excited when Lou put the necklace on...

Congratulations to Chandra a server here at San Carlos Elms for winning a Lou original.

Happy Valentine's Day from San Carlos Elms

We had a great time at our Valentine Party

Some residents enjoyed posing for the kissing booth.

We ended Valentines Day with a lovely dinner in our dining room.

Ann's 101'st Birthday Celebration

Happy 101st Birthday Ann!

The birthday lady, Ann can't believe this is all for her.

A group photo of Ann and her family that was able to attend.

Shirley sharing a moment with her mom making sure the tiara stays on.

Ann had no trouble blowing her candles out.

Ann received some help when it came time to cut the cake to hand out to all her friends that came down for the big celebration.

San Carlos Elms Activities for February 2011

Happy New Year from San Carlos Elms