March Newsletter
Happy Birthday!
Sheila G. 3/14
Elmer S. 3/30
Inclement Weather Notification
When the Adult Day Health Program is going to be closed due to inclement weather, closings will be announced by the
following stations:
Television:
Channel 40, Springfield
Radio:
WHYN FM 93.1, Springfield
WANTED: BINGO Prizes!
Any small items in good condition will do.
You can now access our program information on the web at: www.hawthornservices.org
What We’re Up To
March is shaping up to be an exciting month for us. We have some new groups, like Science Experiments with Dave, Art Appreciation, About Aromatherapy and Astronomy, in addition to our old favorites. And we’ll be out in the community once a day with exciting community outings. We will visit the Volleyball Hall of Fame to learn about one of the two famous sports invented locally. A small group of participants will usher in the spring at the Smith College Bulb Show- and will hopefully bring back some inspiration for the new window gardens we are building. We will be shopping at Walmart, and enjoying both science and beauty at the Big E Gem and Mineral Show. Our lunch out this month will be to Bertucci’s.
On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, we will be celebrating with theme groups, such as Biography: St. Patrick and the Science of Luck. Our afternoon party will include Irish Soda Bread baked by the participants, green beer and a lot of singing and dancing. And let’s hope that the luck of the Irish carries over to the 18th, because it will come in handy on our day trip to FOXWOODS CASINO.
Special Thanks!
- Thank you to Mary Ann C. for bringing in some great new BINGO prizes this month.
- Thanks to Heather T. for sharing her rabbit “Bun Bun” with us for the day.
- Thanks to Janet S. for leading us in a fun new exercise group, and for the rehab bands to continue it with.
- Thank you to Cherlyn P. for volunteering to lead a needlework group- we appreciate your willingness to share your time and talent with us.
Come One, Come All to Open House!
We will be holding an open house on Thursday, October 1st from 4-7 PM to celebrate our new Adult Day health center located at 273 State Street in Springfield. We are very proud of this new center, and are anxious for families, community members, and area businesses to have the opportunity to tour our beautiful new space. So mark your calendars, and join us on Thursday, October 1st, for refreshments and a tour of our Adult Day Health Center. We look forward to seeing you!
August News
It’s the end of summer…and we plan to make the most of it with theme days and outdoor trips that everyone will enjoy. We’ll be kicking these off with a summer staple: ice cream!
On Monday, August 17, we will enjoy a treat at ColdStone Creamery at the Basketball Hall of Fame. And the following day will be spent visiting our friends at the West Springfield ADH site for entertainment with Laurie Festa, a lovely and eclectic singer. Our lunch this month will bring us to Westfield’s Stanley Park, on August 25th. In addition to enjoying a picnic among the trees, participants will have the opportunity to leisurely explore the Japanese and Flower Gardens. We will close that week witha round of miniature golf at Fenway Golf. Our final trip of the month will be to the Titanic Historical Society’s Museum in Indian Orchard. During this week, we will prepare for our visit by watching the most recent film about the Titanic’s fateful voyage.
August at our program means LUAU! Break out your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts, because August 19th is Luau Day. The festivities will include Armchair Travel to Hawaii, theme crafts, Musical Parrot and contests including hula and limbo.
July 2009 Update!
Happy 4th of July!
A note from June: As many of you know, we celebrated our second “Senior Prom” this past month. Consumers and staff played games and danced the afternoon away- a good time had by all! We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 2009 Prom King and Queen Johnny B. and Linda B., as well as all of our award winners of the day.
We will be kicking off the new month by celebrating Canada Day, in honor of our several consumers of that origin. We will learn about the official July 1st holiday, as well as famous Canadian personalities, and Armchair Travel to the north. The following day, Thursday, July 2nd, we will be celebrating our Independence Day with patriotic-themed groups and an indoor picnic. We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July.
In addition to our monthly park walks and bowling trips, we will be visiting the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Mr. Cone in Chicopee for an ice cream cone, the Dollar Tree, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and the Springfield Science Museum. Please remember that consumers will now be billed for trips attended at the end of the month. However, they are responsible for bringing their own spending money for the Dollar Tree and the Eric Carle Museum gift shop on the day of the trip, if desired.
On Monday, July 20th, we will be welcoming Jeff Snow back to the program. Mr. Snow is a singer and guitarist who was thoroughly enjoyed by both consumers and staff last year. We look forward to his performance.
Start warming up your singing voices, because Hawthorn Idol returns to the Springfield site on Wednesday, July 29th. We have invited the Chicopee and West Springfield sites to join us for a fun-filled afternoon of karaoke and friendly judging. Please see the attached announcement for details, and to sign up. And feel free to call Jess at (413) 787-0606 with any questions you may have.
Brenda, Jess, Karen, Mike,
Mary Ann, Luz & Mary
Our Main Events
Our two big events this month are a Summer Carnival and our second annual Senior Prom. Prom will be held on Wednesday, June 10th, and we encourage everyone to dress their best. Staff will be helping those who want with their hair, nails and makeup during our “Primp for the Prom” group in the morning. Then we will enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing, and crown our second Prom King and Queen. Jeanette and Francisco have reigned for this year. Who will be chosen next…?
Our carnival will kick off the new season with a variety of carnival games and activities, including Pick a Duck, Tin Can Toss, Ring Toss, Hoops and much more. We will be playing for tickets that can be turned in for fun prizes. The day will also include Face Painting and learning about our biggest local fair- the Big E.
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