Our Garden Way Salon is now OPEN!

Stylist / Barber Patti Setzer is now open every Wednesday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and scheduling appointments for all of your hair care needs. As our Family grows, so will Patti’s days here at Garden Way. From Shampoo & Sets to Cuts & Curls, Patti is here to help keep you looking your greatest. You may call her to schedule an appointment and of course always feel free to pop in and say “Hi!”.

 Call for an appointment: Patti Setzer (541) 232-3723

 

 Men’s Hair Cuts: $10 & up

Women’s Hair Cuts $18 & up

Shampoo & Set $18

Shampoo & Blow-dry $18

Perms: $50 and up (includes Haircut & Style)

Hair Color:

Semi: $40 & up

Color: $45 & up

  Highlights: $50 & up

Garden Way Salon is located on the first floor, north end and is across from the Laundry Room.



Garden Way Retirement Presents our very first Square Dance

Please take a moment to enjoy pictures from our day full of do si doing!

Another free digital scrapbook by Smilebox

Lane County Audubon Society

 Lane County Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of and education about our natural environment, with a primary focus on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.

We had the unique opportunity to have Kris, who is the chair of the education department for the Audubon Society, visit Garden Way and do a workshop on bird watching and identification. After a short lecture on different types of birds using a teaching collection of stuffed birds, the lesson was coupled with  drawing birds and learning a layered color pencil technique. Each of the residents learned new and interesting facts about a varitey of birds and then had a blast learning how to draw them as well!

Kris displays a stuffed bird while teaching the residents how to draw birds.

Virgina studying the birds before drawing

Gerry admiring the birds

Bobbi with her new bird friend

Virgina puts her creative skills to the test

One of the many birds that was drawn

Marge and her grandaughter Elisabeth deciding what to draw

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Yesterday, Pianist Gus Russell and violinist David Burham presentied 'Music of the Movies'. It was a  wonderful presentation of the wide variety of music that has been used in the movies since the 1920s. Some of the songs included were: 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Blue Skies', 'Edelweiss', 'It Had To Be You', and many other classics that residents enjoyed singing along with. Gus and David gave background information and interesting facts about the music, movies and composers. The resident talked about memories which were remembered as the songs filled our community.

 

Better Bones & Balance

As we age, bone health and balance support become issues of increasing interest and concern. It is vitally important that we all commit to the daily work and activity that it takes to make our bodies the healthiest they can be, no matter ones age. Garden Way has a variety of wellness and fitness classes each day that work towards reaching this goals. We recently have added "Better Bones and Balance" classes twice a week for our residents.

The Better Bones & Balance Program (BBB) is based on research from Oregon State University’s Bone Research Laboratory. Study participants who performed balance and strength exercises using weighted vests reduced their rate of hip bone loss and reduced their risk of falls. All of the study participants were post menopausal women. The BBB classes are designed to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls and maintain independence.

Visit the Better Bones and Balance frequently asked questions page to learn more about the program and osteoporosis. You will also find sample programs for beginners, intermediate and advanced exercises and exercise logs that you can download to help you begin exercising on your own.

 

Join us Mondays at 9:30 with a class taught by our wellness director, Laurel Mathiesen or Thursdays at 9:30 with classes taught by Cindy O'Brien.



 

 

An Anniversary to Remember

I am sure everyone reading this blog can remember what they were doing 10 years ago this past Sunday, September 11th. It was a day that brings about many emotions, feelings and a time a reflection for each person. We are so blessed to have so many men and women at Garden Way who have served our country and just like the heroes of 9/11 each of our veterans have made American the land of the free and the home of the brave! Garden Way ordered a beautiful flag with each one of the victims names in the red and blue strips and proudly unveiled Sunday. We were able to capture a sweet moment as we had some of our veterans pose with our new flag.



Today we took a delightful trip to Sweet Cheeks Vineyard, a beautiful estate located in the rolling hills outside of Eugene. We encountered an interesting start as while we were driving in the country roads,we discovered a "Road Closed" sign on the only road connecting to the vineyard. Lucky for us we have an adventurous bus driver and even more adventurous residents who trekked along the road in order to bring us to our destination. We were all able to taste a variety of wines, enjoy the sunshine, as well as enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch prepared for us by Chef Martin.



Zany Zoo Petting Zoo

Zany Zoo is a local pet store that not only sells domestic animals, but also has a wide range of exotic animals! Some include alligators, Patagonian Caveys, Chinchillas, Possums, Skunks (de-scented!), Ferrets and more! They also offer a traveling petting zoo with all of these special and unique creatures! Here at Garden Way we were lucky enough to have them come and share with us! There was information given on each animal and then residents and guests were able to pet, hold or cuddle with the animal of their choice! Between the squawking of the birds, the excitement of the ferret and the sly spirit of the alligator everyone enjoyed their time!

I love my DUCKS...

Here in Eugene a couple things go without saying...tye dye and Birkenstocks are always in style, one can order tofu and organic food at almost any local restaurant, we are home to the most beautiful hiking and walking trials in the country and everyone seems to love our Ducks! The University of Oregon is the home to the loudest and most spirited football fans in the nation. The cheers of fans can be heard all around town as home games are played at Autzen Stadium. At Garden Way we house some of the biggest Duck fans in town and of course had to celebrate the first game of the football season with a tailgater. Our Chefs made a wonderful spread of food including HOMEMADE chips, guacamole, salsa, spinach dip,taquitos as well as assorted veggies and fruits. The residents gathered in the movie theatre to eat snacks, play games and show their Duck spirit before the game started. Then enjoyed the game on our big screen TV. Enjoy some of our pictures and I think you will agree, everyone looks better in green and yellow!