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Let’s get to pickin’!
May 21, 2021
Brightmore was thrilled to be able to go on our annual “Strawberry & Blueberry Pickin” Trip to Lewis Farms this year! The fields were so green. The plants were so plentiful!
Residents always enjoy an afternoon outside . Of course, walking through the beautiful greenhouse and purchasing jams, honey and other homemade goodies to bring home enjoyable!
Another favorite part of the trip, is getting a dose of Lewis Strawberry Farms Homemade Ice Cream! It does not matter how full you are from lunch! It’s one of those indulgences you just don’t pass up. What a wonderful afternoon!
We asked the residents on the way home “How do you plan to eat your strawberries?”. We had a variety of answers .
- “Just washed and in a bowl”,
- “On top of my ice cream at night”,
- “I plan to use some in a smoothie for breakfast”,
- “I will be making strawberry shortcake!”
Whatever way they choose, there is something to be said about fresh picked strawberries right from the field!
May 17, 2021
“Going once, going twice, sold!” One of the all-time favorite activities at the Kempton is the Butterbean Auction. The Butterbean Auction is just like a real auction but instead of money, butterbeans are used to purchase items. There is a wide variety of goods such as candy, puzzles, and popcorn. At the beginning of the …Read More…
Sunshine and fresh air has been proven to lift our mood and help to reduce stress. A change of scenery and a boost of vitamin D can be especially beneficial for someone living with dementia. Time spent outdoors has been shown to have a number of both mental and physical health benefits. Residents who live …Read More…
May 11, 2021
Painting has many positive health benefits. To name a few, improved creativity, memory, communication skills, problem solving skills and stress relief. The Kempton residents enjoyed an afternoon of painting with a twist? Instead of using paint brushes, they used water guns. As a result, residents enjoyed seeing the different designs that they uniquely created!
May 10, 2021
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” -Unknown Brightmore celebrated Mother’s Day in style on Friday. Pink & yellow carnations and a beautiful hand lotion set delivered to every Brightmore Mother! We ended the afternoon with one of our favorite entertainers, Scottie Stringz. He sang and danced to all …Read More…
“A Mother is like a flower each one beautiful and unique.” Kempton Residents celebrated Mother’s Day attending a special tea party! The gorgeous tea pots, cups and dishes were donated to the Kempton by a former resident’s family . Firstly, there were Tea Party appetizers. Included choices were mini quiches, cucumber sandwiches and petit fours. …Read More…
May 6, 2021
The residents of Brightmore love to celebrate! Some may ask, why do we celebrate this 5th day of May? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862. Known In Texas specifically, Cinco de Mayo remains an integral …Read More…
May 4, 2021
Total Body Class looked just a little different today! For our Star Wars fans, this day is for you. Madeline, Wellness Coordinator is a big Star Wars fan, so this morning the Fitness class had a surprise visit! During the Total Body class, the Storm Trooper arrived and approved! He then confirmed that everyone was …Read More…
April 30, 2021
This year the Kentucky Derby is on May 1st .Because of this, the residents at The Commons are celebrating with a multitude of festivities! During derby week, special horses have been out and about greeting our residents. The horses are trying to gain their support for our very own Kentucky Derby on Friday. The stylish …Read More…
April 29, 2021
Who doesn’t love fresh flowers, especially during this lovely time of year? The Kempton residents came together to make fresh spring bouquets this morning. They handpicked specific flowers to put in their bouquets. Some even decorated their personal vase. The residents are now enjoying a splash of color in their apartment! “Flowers always make people …Read More…
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