Activities Roundup

May is a time of craziness when students are graduating, vacations are beginning, family is going and coming and coming and going. The flowers start blooming; some need planting and weeding still feels like a treat; not a chore. It’s a temperature segue between too hot and too cold And here at Decatur House, it […]

Here Comes the Sun! The lyrics from this popular song seem appropriate after a record-breaking winter and so far, a very soggy spring. Cloudless days brought out bright smiles and even some singing: Here-Comes-the-Sun.. Regardless, we don’t let the weather stop us here. We started April with an indoor Easter egg hunt. Staff had as much fun hiding the eggs as residents did finding them. See photo of Marilyn with her Easter eggs above. […]

March is Women’s History Month, and at Decatur House we spent time remembering important contributions that women have made throughout history; including paving the way for human rights, scientific and financial advancements. We enjoyed activities that focused on these achievements: Women’s History Bingo, the movie: ‘Hidden Figures’, and an outing to the Women’s Art Exhibition […]

The headlines scream, “Punxsutawney Phil on the lamb. It’s Ground Hog Day again!” Memes calling for the firing, arresting and shunning of Punxsutawney Phil have been popping up and keep our residents looking for the funny side of the whole winter weather situation. Soup Day at First Church, shopping outings, and weekly excursions to the […]

Christmas decorations are tucked away, and the whirlwind of parties, travel, and shopping has passed. January should be a time to relax, recharge, and catch up on whatever December pushed aside. But this January brought phrases like “monster snowstorm,” “bombogenesis,” and “record-breaking, subzero temperatures!” January’s cold kept everyone busy. Systems were checked, supplies stocked, and […]

We’re still dreaming of a white Christmas – just like the one we experienced this year. What a December! With an early Christmas party this year, it was truly all hands on deck. Our residents and their guests turned out in their festive best and enjoyed the beautiful décor and delicious treats. Friends and family […]