March started off with CrestRidge exhibiting 7th and 8th grade students’ artwork entered in the Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest. Joe Fahey from Travels, Traditions & Tales in Madison gave an interesting presentation about Ireland and brought Irish Soda Bread for sampling. There was a lovely pre-Easter service by Pastor Kennedy and some members from…
February Activities
In January folks made some tie blankets, and in February they were donated to trainer Kelly and her therapy dog, Mocha, from Mayhem to Manners Dog Training in Dodgeville. It was fun to get to know Kelly and Mocha! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Crooner Russ serenaded everyone with old love songs, and his sweet four-legged…
January Activities
A new year is underway! January started off with a New Year’s Eve Party with special music, reminiscing and looking ahead to making new memories. Folks put their creative skills to work, making some pretty Valentine decorations for their doors and cozy tie blankets to donate to the Iowa County Humane Society. A big thank…
December Activities
What a month December was! There were so many wonderful activities to help folks celebrate Christmas! The month started with a bus trip to sister residence Meadows Assisted Living in Spring Green for a “Christmas at Balmoral” presentation. Folks also rang bells for The Salvation Army, tapped their toes to great entertainers, snuggled with our…
November Activities
November brought some lovely visits from community volunteers and a variety of creatures! Herpetologist Tom Kessenich brought his Snakes Alive program, giving folks the chance to get up close and personal to a snapping turtle, boa and python. Resident Bob’s grandson stopped by to show his grandpa the 12-point buck he got while hunting, and…