Activities Roundup

While our April activities calendar was curtailed a bit in response to the Covid threat, we still managed to enjoy many special moments. For starters, Pastor Greg Hopwood of Christ Chapel, in Centerville, visited to conduct a short, inter-denominational service. He also led the sizeable crowd in an enthusiastic sing-along of popular songs. Residents will […]

The month of March brought us the arrival of spring, and a welcomed return to daylight saving time. We enjoyed a fun St. Paddy’s Day Social replete with tasty shamrock floats and traditional Irish music. Nancy D. impressed us by knowing the lyrics of every song, and singing along in perfect pitch. Artist Sandy Taylor’s […]

If one word could describe February at Decatur House, it might be “musical” – very musical. For starters, our Valentine’s Day social featured a sing-along led by Donna’s talented daughter, Jana. Between songs, enthusiastic singers munched on plates of tasty appetizers, including spanakopita, pigs-in-a-blanket and meatballs. Toward month’s end, we coaxed Lourana into settling back […]

We gladly bid adieu to January, which departed with a roar that left nearly two feet of snow in its wake after pummeling our town with near-hurricane force winds. The blizzard had little impact inside Decatur House, however, where residents remained well-nourished, warm and safe. January’s milder days saw us paint with artist Sandy Taylor, […]

In December we welcomed our new activities assistant, Kate Serafino. Kate is a former schoolteacher with a fondness for crafts and fitness programs. Kate (at left) has already won over many residents, with her easy going demeanor and warm personality. Under her direction, residents decorated gingerbread houses, created holiday decorations and completed adult coloring projects. […]

We had much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, with our residents fully vaccinated and observing policies designed to keep us all healthy and safe.The dining room was buzzing with happy chatter as residents shared a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner reminiscent of traditional family feasts. Nearly every resident was on hand recently to welcome Rick Walsh, […]