Archives 2016

Clothing on A Mission
Today the Friends, Family & Residents of Crowell made a HUGE difference in the lives of a bunch of strangers and they don't even know it yet!
 
Throughout the year, clothing items are donated to Crowell Home. Some of these items find homes with those in need right away. Others are held over for the "Clothing Boutique." This is a fun 'Shop til you drop" event where residents are able to 'shop' through donated items and pick out things they would like for themselves. Staff assist those in need of assistance. In the end, anyone with a need, or a desire for clothing- get clothing!
 
Most years, we have a surplus. This year's surplus FILLED my jeep (leaving just my seat empty)! The recipient of this year's clothing will be the resident's and other beneficiaries of the Open Door Mission. The Open Door Mission has been working to help end poverty and homelessness for 60 years and we are so honored to be able to lend a hand to their ministry.
 
Through all your kind donations of clothing, not only were seniors here at CMH's needs met, but the needs of those at the Open Door Mission can be met as well. Who knows? Maybe that outfit you gave will be the outfit a proud young man wears for the job interview that gets him & his young family back on their feet? Or the coat you didn't wear any more will be the one keeping someone warm this winter? You just never know where your blessings are going to land when you send them out there. Thank you to our Crowell Family & Friends for your generosity, we couldn't do it without you! #OpenDoorMission #CrowellMemorialHome http://www.opendoormission.org/
A WONDERFUL THANK YOU FROM THE HOLSTEINS!

Crowell Assisted Living recently had to say goodbye to a wonderful couple in July as Irma & Everett Holstein moved to Omaha.   They were a lively addition to our assisted living community and will be greatly missed.

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13686519_10101309798710313_8914232759350587804_nWe were so blessed when they surprised staff with a spectacular feast on Wednesday last week.   Catered by Sam & Louie's in Blair, the luncheon included salad, pasta (the manicoti was AMAZING!!!), pizza, stromboli and dessert.    Everything was delicious!   Thank you to the Holsteins for this wonderful gift of appreciation.  You both are already missed!  We wish you the best for a bright and happy future.  Thank you for allowing Crowell home to be party of your care. For all of us, you will always be part of the Crowell home family!

NOT EXACTLY THE LITTLE OLD LADY FROM PASADENA

Admittedly, some days at work are better than others.

Some days you get to do the best things ever!  That was the case this past Friday.

 

My husband and I are "car people" and we had decided to sell our prized possession- "HMSFEAR", a beautiful Hemi-orange, 5.7 liter, hemi V8, Dodge Challenger.  For all the non-car folks out there, that can just read "car."   One of the residents at Crowell had frequently asked me about my "Hot Rod," as he called it. Larry always told me how much he loved the car & how he'd sure love to have one like it and how fun he thought it would be to go for a ride some time. I had always told him we would have to do just that some day.  Friday was our last chance.

Revving the engine (URL TO VIDEO):  https://www.facebook.com/erica.borger/videos/10101285829275253/?l=7121587046275248780

13537784_10101285826820173_839310803364309057_n     When I got into work Friday, Larry's Family consented to a ride (& some pictures, of course!).   Larry was easy to convince- In fact, I'm pretty sure he would have been happy to drive if I would have let him keep the keys!   His sister-in-law, Linda, came down to snap a few pictures for him (besides the ones taken by CMH here).  And with the help of two of CMH's wonderful nursing employees, Lynn &  Brooke, we were off on our adventure.  Though it might have been a lot of fun to see just how crazy we could get, we did refrain from re-enacting any scenes from The Dukes of Hazard and obeyed the posted speed limits.  We drove for about 30 minutes through the hills and countryside surrounding Blair.  It was a wonderful last cruise with my old friend, HMSFEAR, and such a fun way to share a mutual love of cars with one of our residents.

13615312_10101285828965873_1936999956785888037_n Throughout the years I have worked with seniors, they have shared their knowledge, advice, love and wisdom with me.  Things they spent a lifetime accumulating.  It is such an honor to get to give something back to them.  I couldn't have paid enough for the smile on Larry's face that day.  He thanked me for sharing the car with him, but I'm thankful he shared his joy with me.  That's the thing about sharing the "things" you love.  Their REAL value is in SHARING them.   Larry, if I ever get another "Hot Rod," you're going to have to ride shotgun on the first cruise!

 

July Resident Activity Calendar

Residents' Activities for Crowell Home, July 2016

 

Please call us if you have any questions regarding activities & attendance of activities by visitors.

-Friday, July 1st -

  • 9:15 am: Newspaper in Chapel
  • 10 am: Mass in Chapel
  • 11:30 am Exercise in Lounge

-Saturday, July 2nd -

  • Individual activities
  • 7 pm: Lawrence Welk in Lounge (Channel 9)

- Sunday, July 3rd -

  • 9:30 am: Chapel
  • Family Visits

- Monday, July 4th -

  • 10:00 am: Fourth of July Trivia
  • 2 pm: Movie

- Tuesday, July 5th -

  • 9:45 am: Blair Library in Small Dining Room
  • 11:00 am: Rosary in Chapel
  • 2 pm: Bible Study in Chapel
  • Pet Visits

- Wednesday, July 6th -

  • 9:15 am: Noodles & Balloons in Rec Room
  • 10 am: Chapel
  • 2:30 pm: Joe Taylor in Main Dining Room

- Thursday, July 7th -

  • 10 am: Crafts in Rec Room
  • 2:30 am: Bingo

- Friday, July 8th -

  • 9:15 am: Newspaper in Chapel
  • 10 am: Resident Council in Rec Room
  • 11:30 am: Kickball
  • 2 pm: David Cubrich

- Saturday, July 9th -

  • Individual Activities
  • 7 pm: Lawrence Welk in Lounge (Channel 9)

- Sunday, July 10th -

  • 9:30 am: Chapel
  • Family Visits

- Monday, July 11th -

  • 9:30 am: Painting in Rec Room
  • 10:15 am: Music & Bible in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Exercises in Lounge
  • 2:30 pm Friendship Singers in Main Dining Room

- Tuesday, July 12th -

  • 9:30 am: Let’s Talk in Rec Room
  • 2 pm: Bible Study in Chapel
  • Varies: Pet Visits

- Wednesday, July 13th -

  • 9:15 am: Noodle & Balloons in Rec Room
  • 10 am: Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Exercises in Lounge
  • 3 pm: Service Squad

- Thursday, July 14th -

  • 2:30 pm: Bingo in Main Dining Room

- Friday, July 15th -

  • 9:15 am: Newspaper in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Kickball

-Saturday, July 16th -

  • Individual Activities
  • 7 pm: Lawrence Welk in Lounge (Channel 9)

- Sunday, July 17th -

  • 9:30 am: Chapel
  • Family Visits

- Monday, July 18th -

  • 9:30 am: Reading in Chapel
  • 10:30 am: Music & Bible in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Exercises in Lounge
  • 2 pm: Fontenelle Forest Presents “Nebraska Sand Hills” in Chapel

- Tuesday, July 19th -

  • 11:00 am: Rosary in Chapel
  • 2 pm: Bible Study in Chapel
  • Pet Visits

- Wednesday, July 20th -

  • 10 am: Chapel

- Thursday, July 21st -

  • 10 am: Crafts in Rec Room

- Friday, July 22nd -

  • 9:15 am: Newspaper in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Kickball in Lounge

- Saturday, July 23rd -

  • Individual Activities
  • 7 pm: Lawrence Welk in Lounge (Channel 9)

- Sunday, July 24th -

  • 9:30 am: Chapel
  • Family Visits

- Monday, July 25th -

  • 9:30 am: Reading in Chapel
  • 10:15 am: Music and Bible in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Exercises in Lounge
  • 2:30 pm: Aaron Shoemaker

- Tuesday, July 26th -

  • 9:30 am: Let’s Talk in Rec Room
  • 2 pm: Bible Study in Chapel
  • Varies: Pet Visits

-Wednesday, July 27th -

  • 9:15 am: Noodles & Balloons in Rec Room
  • 10:00 am: Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Exercises in Lounge
  • 2:30 pm: Wayne Miller in Main Dining Room

-Thursday, July 28th -

  • 2:30 pm: Bingo in Main Dining Room

- Friday, July 29th -

  • 9:15 am: Newspaper in Chapel
  • 11:30 am: Kickball in Lounge

- Saturday, July 30th -

  • Individual Activities
  • 7 pm: Lawrence Welk in Lounge (Channel 9)

- Sunday, July 31st -

  • 9:30 am: Chapel
  • Family Visits