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Santa Visits Aspen Ridge
December 21, 2011
Yes! There IS a Santa Claus and he made a surprise visit to Aspen Ridge the very day that 45 High Lakes Elementary 2nd
graders give a musical presentation and share hot cocoa and cookies with Aspen Ridge Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
High Lakes Elementary second grade teacher, Ben Baxter and mom, Cuchy Liendo organized the wonderful program. Sandi Nowell, Life Engagement Coordinator states, “Aspen was honored with the presence of the children and their parents for a great afternoon of fun.
The children brought cookies to share and Tim, our Executive Chef brought a huge pot of steamy hot cocoa. Santa topped off the event with a bag full of candy canes. The look on the faces of the children as Santa entered the room with a big “HO HO HO! Merry Christmas” was priceless. Santa’s authenticity was questioned, but as you can see ...his beard is the real thing!:
It was a very Merry Christmas party indeed!
Aspen Ridge Communities Recognize Volunteers
April 14, 2011
The third week of April was proclaimed National Volunteer week by President Richard Nixon in 1974. This a time in which we honor and thank those individuals that have given their time and service in an effort to make tomorrow better than today.
 A special thanks was given to Norm Stauffer who volunteers every day at Aspen Ridge Memory Care |
Aspen Ridge Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care honored their thirty plus volunteers April 13th with a special luncheon and recognition. Volunteers were welcomed by staff members, Bristolyn, Dawn and Angela. Sandie, Activity Director stated in her thanks to the many volunteers: "Aspen Ridge is fortunate to have volunteers that devote their time, talents and resources in helping our residents with many fun and daily living activities."
Volunteers assist with activities such as Bible Study, pastoral visitations, sing along and dancing, and health seminars. Several schools nearby bring children who interact with their adopted grandmothers and grandfathers doing arts and crafts. Other volunteers provide memory exercises, pet therapy, and a weekly blood pressure clinic.
Sandie personally thanked each volunteer with a brief description of the area the volunteer assists Aspen Ridge Retirement, Assisted Living and Memory Care to stand about other senior living communities. "From everyone at Aspen Ridge, we thank our volunteers for their continued commitment to our Aspen Ridge," Sandie stated.
Lisa and Lori ... Partners in Care volunteers visiting with Sandie
Angela, Life Enrichment Coordinator with Sherril, a Bible Study volunteer