We’ve added a popular new Tai Chi and Qi Gong class to our exercise regime! The class is graciously taught twice per month by Donna Klucevsek, resident Tilly Cardinale’s daughter, who owns Feisty Lion Martial Arts and Fitness right here in Sandwich in Merchants Square. Donna, who got into self-defense for women in her 30’s […]
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JOINING HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S CHARGE
Decatur House is happy to be part of a community that cares. That is why we are supporting Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod’s Sandwich builds this summer in our own small, but heartfelt way. We are making homemade baked goods for the hardworking staff and volunteers who are building the three houses that the […]
Decatur House Joins the 2023 Adirondack Chair Trail
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 […]
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 […]
