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Abby from Lexington Schools came to volunteer today.  She spent time in the memory care unit.  She helped the residents choose from our many colors of fingernail polish and did some manicures.  She also assisted with our craft.  We did flower arrangements in the beautiful vases that Abby made.  Abby helped with coffee hour and spent some time in the therapy department, as well.  She was so kind and helpful to all the residents.  The residents and staff loved spending time with Abby today and we're looking forward to seeing her again.

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We dug out our parachute for exercise hour this week.  The residents had a blast!  They worked hard to keep the ball from falling off of the parachute. We exercised our muscles and our smiles! The laughter and joy was contagious.  Some staff members had to join in on the fun!  The bright colors of the parachute made us of think of sunshine, blue skies and flowers. We're anxious to take our parachute outside on a sunny, warm day!

Last week, we had our monthly birthday party for our residents. Melissa was fortunate that the party occurred on her actual birthday!  We had five residents with March birthdays.  After singing happy birthday, the residents enjoyed a little trivia about their birth years.  Afterward, everyone enjoyed a cupcake and ice cream.  The atmosphere was festive and all of us enjoyed honoring Melissa and our other special residents with March birthdays.  We are thankful for all who attended!

Love and laughter filled the air at Liberty as our residents and staff came together to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun and festive party!

Southerland Gospel singers from Youngstown came to visit us on Sunday, March 16th.  They wore sparkling St. Patrick's day gear as they sang, played music and moved with props.  They put on quite a show for the residents in attendance.  Southerland gospel singers provided tambourines and maracas to the residents so they could join in on the music, which the residents gladly did! The residents enjoyed the laser lights and all the light up props Southerland used during their performance, including a light up bow tie and hat and Brenda's angel wings and fans.  Brenda Southerland handed out bibles to the resident who wished to have one and spent time conversing with each resident. We had a full house and the residents are still talking about how much they enjoyed the performance!

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Martha had a good time celebrating St Patrick's day on our memory care unit. She enjoyed bringing laughter and joy to those around her while wearing her shamrock glasses.  The residents made shamrock necklaces to wear.  They also enjoyed making blingy shamrocks! Martha and her fellow residents enjoyed Leprechaun punch, cookies and rainbow fruit while listening to Irish music.  We had quite a festive time and those of us in attendance definitely felt lucky to spend time together celebrating!