National Nursing Home Week
“IT’S A SMALL WORLD WITH
A BIG HEART”
Mother’s Day Tea
“A mother’s love goes far beyond the depths of any ocean.”
Mothers are very important people in our lives and always will
Each year, beginning on Mother’s be. Let’s celebrate today in a special way with that special lady
Day and continuing throughout the in your life.
This year, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Sat., May 7,
week, a variety of special activities
with
a family brunch beginning at 10 a.m. in the dining room. All
are set aside to honor those who
of
our
mothers and families are encouraged to attend. Please
live and work in long-term care faR,S.V.P. with the front office at 417-345-2228 to ensure we
cilities.
This year’s theme is “It’s A Small have enough room to accommodate your family.
World with a Big Heart.” Each
A MOTHER IS….A SHOWER OF BLESSINGS!
facility is a small vibrant world within itself. There is a special bond
Cinco de Mayo
within the community of those who
On May 5, 1862, Mexico
reside here, families and friends
defeated the French troops,
who visit here, and staff and
led by Emperor Napoleon III
volunteers who devote numerous
at the Battle of Puebla, which
hours caring for those who live
later led to their independence.
here.
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration
This week is dedicated to all of
honoring this victory.
you. We are honored to have you as
Across Mexico and the
part of the Colonial Springs family.
U.S., food, parades, crafts,
We will be hosting a variety of
dancing and music mark this
activities, music, song and dance
celebration.
from May 8 - 14. Each day we will
At Colonial Springs, we
visit a different country that our
won’t be as elaborate, but
ladies and gentlemen have chosen.
we will celebrate with some
(above) - Rita reads a story to children
These include…
Mexican foods, crafts, music
at A Step Ahead Daycare Center. We
Monday
IRELAND
and dance. Watch your
will be visiting the kids every other
Tuesday
ENGLAND
Chatter Box for special
month. In June we will have a
Wednesday
SWITZERLAND picnic with them.
activities.
Thursday
JAPAN
Friday
U.S.A.
Flower/Plant Sale
A Day At The Ball Park…
Not only will each day be fill ed
Mother’s Day is right around
Our ladies and gentlemen will
with many activities, but our
the corner and so is our annual
be taking a trip to Hammond’s
employees and residents will also
flower sale. We will be having our Field on Monday, May 2, to
be competing in contests as well.
annual plant and flower sale on
watch the Springfield Cardinals
It is guaranteed to have a fun
Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 play the Tulsa Drillers. The
filled week of festivities, food and
p.m. on our front parking lot. A
game begins at 11:10 am.
fun! Come on out and join us.
variety of potted plants, hanging
We still have a few ticket
baskets, bedding plants and
left, so if you would like to go,
vegetable packets will be
please see Patrice in the
available to purchase. All
activity office.
proceeds from this event will go
toward the resident’s special
event account.