Valentine’s Day comes at just the right time every year. When the weather is cold and dark, love’s holiday brings warmth and a festive glow. To celebrate, Chef Alana cooked up a gorgeous prime rib and served chocolate dipped strawberries for dessert. Each resident also received a beautiful, long-stemmed red rose. See photo of Fran, […]
Activities Roundup
January 2024 Round Up
Happy New Year! Residents welcomed 2024 with party poppers, a little bubbly and a lot of good cheer. It was cold, but Decatur House was warm, as always. Residents enjoyed everything from fun musical performances by Julie Charland and Brian Hill, to relaxing Reiki services provided by Susan Lee Nolan. Other activities included a presentation […]
DECEMBER ROUND UP
Decatur House welcomed December with joy. Residents trimmed the tree while singing songs and reminiscing about Christmas memories. Lots of laughs were had watching festive movies including “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Elf.” We also relished delightful live entertainment this month. The Singing Sailors, Sandwich Soul (see video HERE), the Glass Town Carolers came to […]
NOVEMBER ROUNDUP
This month, we welcomed new staff member, Pandy who has been leading activities during the weekends. From lobster to clam chowder, residents savored the last taste of summer at Seafood Sams before they closed for the season. We celebrated Veterans Day with a Morning Mngle that included coffee and donuts, as well as poems and […]
OCTOBER ROUNDUP
October is always a fun month at Decatur House. Many residents and staff members celebrate birthdays in October and that means cake, festivities, and this year, even a singing chicken that Connie’s family sent with jokes and birthday wishes! October also brings with it, the spirit of Halloween mischief. Residents sang along with Julie […]
September Activities Roundup
Autumn has arrived in quaint Sandwich Village. The tourists have gone home, the leaves are turning shades of red and gold, and the days are getting cozier. Residents have been enjoying a plethora of fun fall activities. They’ve painted fall landscapes (see photo above right), made beaded jewelry and created leaf-inspired centerpieces. “Food Fridays” have […]