Thrilling Thursday!

Today kicked off our first "Thrililng Thursday" which is a raffle our residents can enter in order to win a special meal just for them!! Our Chef Martin meets with the resident and plans a special meal for them and 7 of their friends!!! The private dinning room is reserved special for them and Chef Martin even eats with them as well! Jeff was our first winner and chose to have Chef make fried chicken mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits. Here are some pictures of our first Thrilling Thursday!

Pet and Dog Show

Last Friday, we had a wonderful experience with our residents and some of their favorite things their pets!! We started off the day with Zany Zoo a local pet store in town who brings over lots of fuzzy wuzzies that our residents could play with. It is always such a joy to see the residents faces light up while admiring all the beautiful creatures.

The highlight of the day was our dog show. Residents brought their favorite pouch and modeled the dog for us while talking about the breed, where they got them and any interesting stories or facts about the dog. One resident even brought her bird Sunshine, who she names after our company! :)

Beanbag Baseball Men VS Women

Last week we had our beanbag baseball competition with the men challenging the women a game.We had a HUGE turn out of people ready to have some fun and throw some beanbags! The men took an early lead and were able to hold it until the end of the game, although the women did try to rally at the end of thee game. The women may have lost the game, we let them know that they were defiantly the better looking team!

Z-U-M-B-A!

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

Zumba Gold takes formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

Rose to Power

As mentioned before, in Eugene we really LOVE OUR DUCKS and we had the honor of watching them rise to victory over the Wisconsin Beadgers yesterday afternoon. We enjoyed snacks prepared by our kitchen staff and cheered in our movie theater. Before the game started each resident predicted the end score of the game in hopes of winning a University of Oregon football. A new resident Rochelle predicted the score the closet and won the football! We had a blast cheering loud, eating food and being proud of our Ducks!

Hal showing off his score prediction

Betty Lou and Jody with the funny money they earned from the game

Cynthia showing her DUCK spirt

New Years Eve Celebration

At Garden Way we rung in the new year in style. We said goodbye to the year 2011, reflecting on all the memories of the year, and said hello to the New Year, hopeful for what is to come! The afternoon started off with a comedy show by Brick Wall Comedy Club which had residents laughing, we then welcomed Hearts in Harmony, a local singing group who sang popular show tunes. We enjoyed the entertainment while wearing our festive hats and necklaces. As Hearts in Harmony sang "Auld Lang Syne", we rung in the new years with cider and noise makers!!