The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1999-2000 (1-3. szám)
2000-08-01 / 3. szám
âctüntp Jng()ltgí)tsí MOTHER S DAY CELEBRATION MEMORIAL GARDEN One of the largest activity celebrations held by the Activity Department each year is the Mother's Day Program. This year's residents and families totaled ninety-two participants. The Dining Room was decorated with a "Hat" Theme for our social. Our lady residents looked very elegant that afternoon. Many family members presented their loved ones with a corsage and other gifts of appreciation. An afternoon of dessert and music was provided. Each guest was presented with a hat pin that the residents and students from Valley School helped work on in the previous month. Door prizes were also given to the Mother and Guest with most children and grandchildren. A wonderful afternoon of fellowship was had by all. The residents are already looking forward to next year's Mother's Day Program. FATHER S DAY CELEBRATION The men were recently honored during a week long celebration in honor of Father's Day. The guys enjoyed a variety of festivities throughout the week, such as games, car races, etc. The week concluded with an afternoon social event and entertainment with their families with the theme of an "All American Dad". Residents were then presented with favors of ball caps with treats enclosed, and prizes were given to the Dad and guest for the father with the most children, etc. A fun afternoon was had by all! eepeőt â>pmpati)p The staff extends their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the following former residents. Ida McDonald John Mowry Zoltán Body Clarence Barnhart Charles Schott Jane Springer Katheryn Henderson Byron Gamble Harry McDowell Elaine Chambers Bertha Gosser Irene Dull Friends and families of former residents recently gathered together on April 24th to dedicate the Home's first Memorial Garden. The dedication opened with a Memorial Service held in the Home's Chapel with Rev. Imre Bertalan, Rev. Florence Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dlugonski providing the program. Following the service, residents, families and staff proceeded to the Garden which is located on the 2nd floor patio for the dedication and personal remembrances of former loved ones. The weather was beautiful and the Garden displayed a beautiful selection of shrubs and plants for spring and summer for everyone to enjoy. The garden was designed by Ligonier Landscaping. A reception followed in the Dining Room. An afternoon of fellowship was enjoyed by all. Many "Thanks" to all the families and friends who participated and contributed toward our "Memorial Garden of Life". Families are also encouraged to keep adding to the garden by planting additional flowers, bulbs, etc. in their loved one's memory. MEMORIAL DONATIONS "Thanks" to Jeanie Short for her recent donation to the Activity Department in memory of former employee Alice Jones. A library book has been placed in the Home's library in her memory. "Thanks" to Gladys Newlin who recently made a donation to the Activity Department in memory of former resident Charles Donato. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated. "Heart felt Thanks" to Helen Rose and Olga Szabo for their recent contributions towards our Memorial Garden in memory of their brother. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. "Thanks" to Julia Petes on her recent memorial donation in memory of her mother Esther Petes. We appreciate your kindness and support.
