The beautiful summer days of July were perfect for squirt gun fights on the patio and a tour and picnic at the Dubuque Arboretum. Thomas Vergeront put on a historical reenactment of Henry Dodge, the first territorial Governor of Wisconsin, and Activity Director Kate put together a scavenger hunt of sort with puzzles folks had…
June Activities
June had some fun opportunities to connect with the community! Morningside helped sponsor Ken Kilian’s Classic Big Band for Summer Nights at the Plaza, and folks had a great time at the performance. Morningside also hosted an Intergenerational Drum Circle as part of the Schreiner Memorial Library summer program. The First Presbyterian Church youth group…
May Activities
To kick off the month, folks made lovely May Baskets. Even some of the guys enjoyed the project! A yummy taco salad and margaritas helped celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and the ladies were honored for Mother’s Day with a lovely tea party with their families. The warmer weather meant it was time to plant flowers…
April Activities
April was a wonderful month of community interaction! There were delightful visits from the 3rd and 4th grade Bible Study group from First Presbyterian Church, the 6th grade students from Saint Clement School, and the families from Lilac Hills School. The Lancaster Jaycees brought the Easter Bunny to hand out treats at Morningside before he…
March Activities
March means Mardi Gras, and folks commemorated the day with a Bead-and-Dice game. March also means St. Patrick’s Day and lots of green everything! Thanks to the dietary staff who made a delicious meal of corned beef and cabbage. A trip to Orchard Manor Skilled Nursing Facility gave folks a chance to see old friends…