Oct
31
Thu
Resident Judged Costume Contest for Oak Hill Staff
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Judged by the residents, staff dress to impress for a chance to win a prize.  Residents anticipate what kind of unique costumes this year will hold.

Batman will be returning with his Batmobile.  This year he’s bringing a friend with him.  Get your picture taken with the Batmobile at the Magnolia Terrace entrance.

Staff will meet in the activity center at 3:00 pm and parade to Magnolia Terrace for judging and then throughout the building for all residents to see.

Awards presented after parade around building.

Pictures from the 2012 Halloween Costume Contest

Nov
1
Fri
Alzheimer’s Association “In the Moment” Support Group
Nov 1 @ 12:00 am – 1:00 am

The Alzheimer’s Association “In the Moment” Monthly Support Group meets in the Oak Hill classroom. The first part of the meeting is educational and there will also be time for sharing.  Anyone who cares for someone with memory loss or is a family member or friend is welcome to attend this group.  Literature from the Alzheimer’s Association will be available and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Julia at 939-3488 ext. 1248.

Nov
6
Wed
Soup & Pie Supper at Oak Hill
Nov 6 @ 10:00 pm – Nov 7 @ 12:30 am

Soup & Pie

*Dine in or Carry Out*

ALL YOU CAN EAT SOUP
Soups Offered:
Potato, Ham & Bean, & Vegetable Beef
Cornbread and Crackers will be served.

Pies:
Chocolate, Coconut, & Pumpkin

Cost:
$6.00/Adult  $3.50/Children 12 and under

Proceeds benefit the Arbor Court Activity Department

Nov
9
Sat
Fall Bazaar at Oak Hill
Nov 9 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Flea Market    Vendors    Bake Sale

November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Proceeds go to Whispering Pines
WANTED: CRAFT SELLERS  If you are interested in renting an 8 foot space to sell craft items, please contact Julia at 939-3488 ext. 1248.  Rental space is $20; first-come, first serve.  Space will be reserved upon receipt of check.  (Craft tables will not be charged commission on the sale of their items.)
Donations needed for Fall Bazaar The flea market at the Fall Bazaar will be accepting donations until 10/31/13. Good items to donate are home décor items, toys, kitchen items, exercise equipment, linens, furniture, etc.  Due to limited space, we won’t be selling clothes, shoes, TV’s or old computers.  If you would like to donate, please contact Julia to arrange a time to drop off items at the trailer behind Magnolia Terrace.
From the funds raised last year,  Whispering Pines was able to purchase a new television for both living rooms, décor for the Pines, slippy socks, bird feeders and activity supplies.  Thank you for your support!
Contact Julia Olszewski for more information
Nov
21
Thu
Wessel-Pistor Excellence Award Ceremony
Nov 21 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
If you know a staff person who demonstrates a caring, respectful attitude towards residents, families, and fellow staff, please nominate them for this prestigious award.
Residents, Family Members, and Staff may nominate a staff member hired on or before January 1, 2013.
Please make sure to vote for an employee who goes above and beyond to care for those who live, work, and visit Oak Hill.
Applications are available at the receptionist desk starting October 21, 2013.  Return your nomination by November 18th.
Ceremony to announce and celebrate award winner will be held on November 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Hill Activity Center.
This award and cash prize is in honor of two previous residents from Monroe County Nursing Home, Elizabeth Wessel and Johanna Pistor.
Contact Rebecca Schrauth at 618-939-3488 ext. 1146 for more information.
Nov
22
Fri
Alzheimer’s Association “In the Moment” Support Group
Nov 22 @ 1:00 am – 2:00 am

The Alzheimer’s Association “In the Moment” Monthly Support Group meets in the Oak Hill classroom. The first part of the meeting is educational and there will also be time for sharing.  Anyone who cares for someone with memory loss or is a family member or friend is welcome to attend this group.  Literature from the Alzheimer’s Association will be available and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Julia at 939-3488 ext. 1248.

Nov
26
Tue
Kloepper Tournament
Nov 26 @ 12:30 am – 2:30 am

KloepperTrump

Open to all Kloepper Players
$5.00/person
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place CA$H WINNER$ for best of 6 games
Complimentary snacks & drinks.
RSVP to Stephanie at 939-0500 ext.1459

Dec
31
Tue
Kloepper Tournament
Dec 31 @ 12:30 am – 2:30 am

KloepperTrump

Open to all Kloepper Players
$5.00/person
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place CA$H WINNER$ for best of 6 games
Complimentary snacks & drinks.
RSVP to Stephanie at 939-0500 ext.1459

Jan
15
Thu
Hat Day at Oak Hill
Jan 15 all-day

Oak Hill is celebrating National Hat Day. Who doesn’t feel more stylish when wearing a hat? From baseball caps, cowboy hats, bonnets, fancy Sunday “goin’ to church” hats, fedoras, bowlers, golf hats, straw hats, stocking hats and more, we hope to see them all.

WP Hat

Jan
16
Fri
Planters Nut Mobile Visiting Oak Hill
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Magnolia Terrace resident, Ed Nobbe, has a granddaughter on tour with the Planters Nut Mobile and it’s coming to Oak Hill on Friday, January 16th from 10-11am.  The public is welcome to stop by for pictures and free samples.

Nutmobile pic

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