Decatur House had such a great time with the “Sandwich Arts Alliance Adirondack Chair Trail” last year, that we decided to get more involved as participants this year! The way the event works is, a local business sponsors an artist who creates a theme and paints a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Adirondack chair that is displayed throughout […]
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April Round Up
If you had to guess what month we were in, the weather would not have been a good indicator. April threw us for a loop! Cold or hot though, it didn’t keep us from getting in some great activities. Easter came early this year! Residents enjoyed coloring Easter Eggs with Karen. Tilly’s daughter, Donna put […]
March 2023 Roundup
The month of March saw us bid farewell to winter, celebrate the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day and enjoy a full slate of fun activities. We kicked off our St. Paddy’s Day festivities a day early, with an appearance by our favorite Irishman, singer-guitarist Matt Browne pictured above. Next, our Armchair Travel series transported us […]
Karen Horn Joins Decatur House Activities Team!
It’s hard to believe that Decatur House is Karen’s first job working with older adults. Her warmth, kindness and easy-going nature make her a natural for this line of work. Previously, Karen worked in food service. However, she says that she has always had a “soft spot” for older adults. She feels that being at […]
April 2023 Community Spotlight: Marilyn Sheprow
Upon first approaching Marilyn Sheprow’s apartment, one might muse, understandably, “I’ve a feeling I’m not in Kansas anymore.” The surrounding air is faintly scented by fresh flowers, and a tiny dish of nuts rests alongside a crystal decanter of sherry – offerings to the nearby statuette of Buddha and also to passing neighbors. The hall […]
Love is in the Air!
Decatur House felt the love on Valentine’s Day! Joyful Noise Preschool and the Friends of Sandwich Public Library created sweet valentines for our residents, which brought big smiles to their faces. Chef David went all out to make the day extra special. We had a lovely Valentine’s Day meal of beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes and […]
