Residents at The Commons got ready for July 4th with a Red, White, and Blue Social. Of course, they invited one of our favorite entertainers Susan Savia. Susan played our favorite patriotic tunes. Additionally, residents feasted on watermelon and danced the afternoon away. Happy Independence Day from the residents and staff at The Commons!
The residents of the Commons enjoyed a spa treatment! Everybody had their pick of hand lotions and nail colors and hand massages were also provided. We enjoyed some conversation and it was quite relaxing!
Yesterday some of the residents of the Commons gathered to create a beautiful frame to hold their pictures from the upcoming “Gorgeous Grandma Day” photo shoot. We purchased wooden frames, chalk paint, and stickers to complete our project. We painted the frames and decoupaged the stickers in place, trimmed the edges and here are the …Read More…
Did you know that watermelon is 92 percent water, or that watermelon is one of the only foods to be classified as both a fruit and a vegetable? Here at The Commons on a hot Wilmington day, nothing beats the heat better than a cold piece of watermelon and some tunes by one of our …Read More…
The residents of the Commons came together for an energized Zumba class! The residents chair-danced to some upbeat and feel good songs that left a smile on their faces. Zumba combines music with a combination of fast and slow dance moves to help improve cardiovascular fitness.
Here’s a little-known chocolatey morsel of info for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day. Chocolate ice cream was actually invented before vanilla. You heard right ! The earliest ice cream flavors were modeled after drinks. Therefore, chocolate naturally came before vanilla. Why? Because hot chocolate was very popular in 17th-century Europe. In fact, the first frozen …Read More…
Carnival Day was such a blast here at The Commons! Our fun filled games included a duck pond, bottle toss, knock-em down, and balloon darts.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to paint and let your creativity shine, it’s never too late to learn.
It’s hard to resist a freshly blended fruit smoothie as they are sweet, cold, and packed with healthy ingredients. Every Wednesday at The Commons, the chefs from Morrison’s dining services feature a smoothie for our residents to try. This week Chef Justin created a delicious smoothie made with fresh strawberries, oranges and bananas. Our residents …Read More…
Residents at The Commons love to get moving! Our Fit & Fun classes provide a way for them to move without putting too much strain on their bodies. Chair exercises are perfect for those with limited mobility or balance issues. Movements increase blood circulation and flexibility. Exercise also helps to lubricate the joints and strengthen …Read More…
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