NURSING HOME NEWS ~ JULY 2010
Congratulations are in order...
Huy Pham was recently accepted into medical
school at Florida State University! Congratulations, Huy!
Friends Across the Ages would like to thank Huy
for his exceptional service as Administrative Coordinator and his dedication as
a volunteer at Signature Health Care. Huy
has a passion for geriatrics and hopes to pursue a career in this area of
medicine. We are proud of his accomplishments and wish him the very best!
With that being said,
we would like to introduce to you our newest Administrative Coordinator. Heather
Geidel has been a volunteer with Friends
Across the Ages since the fall of 2006. She is
currently a graduate student in the University of Florida’s Occupational
Therapy program and continues to volunteer at Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center.
We thank you all for
your patience and understanding during this time of transition!
Congratulations to Jon and Keri Shinn!
Friends Across the Ages would like to
congratulate the Shinns on the newest addition to
their family!
Alden Thomas Shinn was born at the
Shinn’s home on June 8th and weighed 8lbs 1oz. Welcome, Alden!
Students- please send us your summer addresses!
Attention, all student volunteers! We are
getting ready to send out our next “snail mail” newsletter in just a few weeks.
Please send us your current address if you would like to receive a copy. We
hope you are all enjoying your summer break. We look forward to seeing you
again in the fall!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT
NURSING HOMES
Thursday, July 8th,
1:30PM - “Storytellers Society” at Parklands- These group gatherings
are a wonderful way to share, reminisce and truly get
to know the residents at Parklands Nursing and Rehab.
Thursday,
July 15th, 1:30 PM - Casino Time at Parklands -- A monthly event at
Parklands Nursing and Rehab – By popular demand, Steve visits Parklands
to deal blackjack and poker for the residents (who play for prizes). He
can always use some extra dealers, so let us know if you’d like to come join the
fun!
Thursday,
July 29th, 2:30 PM - Birthday Celebration -- Help us wish a happy birthday to all
residents of Parklands Nursing and Rehab with
birthdays in July. Meet us in the dining room where we will have singing
and cake. Volunteers are needed to help gather the residents together, serve
the cake, sing, clean up, etc. Do you play an instrument or have some
other talent? We are always looking for new entertainment for the party –
let us know!
MORE INFORMATION
Please
see the above list for locations of all nursing home events. Directions to the
nursing homes can be found at: http://www.acrosstheages.org/directions.asp
Events
are open to everyone (children are welcome at most events; please inquire first).
Please contact us and let us know the events that you will be attending, so that
our coordinators may be on the lookout for you. Please call 352-381-1117
or e-mail us at info@acrosstheages.org