National Nursing Home Week
“THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA”
Mother’s Day Tea
“A mother’s love goes far beyond the depths of any ocean.”
As we all know, mothers have been very important peo-
Each year, beginning on Mother’s Day
ple
in our lives and always will be. Let’s celebrate today in a
and continuing throughout the week, a
special way with that special lady in your life.
variety of special activities are set aside
This year we will be celebrating Mother’s Day on Satur-
to honor those who live and work in long
day, May 7, with a family brunch beginning at 10 am in the
term care facilities.
dining room. All of our mothers and families are encouraged
This year’s theme is “The Spirit Of
to attend.
America” Each facility is a small vibrant
Please R,S.V.P. with the front office at 417-345-2228 to
world within itself. There is a special bond
ensure
we have enough room to accommodate your family.
within the community of those who reside
A MOTHER IS….A SHOWER OF BLESSINGS!
here — families and friends who visit
here, and staff and volunteers who de-
vote numerous hours caring for those
who live here.
We dedicate this week to all of you.
We are honored to have you as part of
the Colonial Springs family.
We will be hosting a variety of activi-
ties that depict the changing times from
the day we became independent from
England until today. We will also look into
the future and predict what the years to
come may bring.
Our ladies and gentlemen helped cre- (above) - Kathy and Erwin work together to
create a Dish Cloth Easter Bunny.
ate the beautiful country that we live in
by the thousands of man hours in facto-
Cinco de Mayo Day
ries and in the fields making America the
On May 5, 1862, Mexico
number one country in the world.
defeated the French troops led by Emperor Napoleon III at the Bat-
We will also honor those who fought
tle of Puebla, which later led to their independence. Cinco de Mayo
for our country to keep it free and those
is a celebration honoring this victory.
who continue to fight for us on a daily ba-
Across Mexico and the U.S., food, parades, crafts, dancing and
sis.
music mark this celebration.
Not only will each day be filled with
At Colonial Springs, we won’t be as elaborate, but we will cele-
many activities, but our employees and
brate with some Mexican foods, crafts, music and dance. Watch
residents will also be competing in con-
your Chatter Box for special activities.
tests as well.
It is guaranteed to have a fun filled
THEMED ACTIVITIES:
week of fun, food and festivities. Come on MAY 1—6: MAY DAY/CINCO DE MAYO
out and join us!
MAY 7—13: EXPLORE JAPAN
MAY 14–20: NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK:
“A TRIBUTE TO AMERICA”
MAY 21—27: VICTORIAN WEEK
MAY 29: MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
(above) - Ruth puts on a silly smile in honor of
April Fool’s Day. We had so much fun displaying
a variety of foolish faces