National Skilled Nursing Care Week
“CELEBRATING LIFE’S STORIES”
Each year, beginning on Mother’s Day and continuing throughout the week, a variety of special activ-
ities are set aside to honor those who live and work in long term care facilities.
This year’s theme is “CELBRATING LIFE’S STORIES.” Each facility is a small vibrant world within it-
self. There is a special bond within the community of those who reside here, families and friends who
visit here, and staff and volunteers who devote 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 activities about life and times of our ladies and gentlemen from the
1930s up until present time. There have been many changes throughout their lifetime including
dialing the operator to talk to a friend to cell phone usage, or washing clothes on a washboard to
present day washing machines.
Each day we will take a period of time and reminisce about the good ole days. Monday will be the
thrilling 30s to 40s. Tuesday will be the fantastic 50s and
60s.Wednesday will be the sporty 70s and 80s. Thursday
will be the nifty 90s to 2000 and we will finish up Friday
with a dedication to our future. Will the Jetson’s come
true? We will just have to wait and see.
Cinco de Mayo Day
On May 5, 1862, Mexico defeated the French
troops led by Emperor Napoleon III at the Battle of
Puebla, which later led to their independence. Cinco
de Mayo is a celebration honoring this victory.
Across Mexico and the U.S., food, parades, crafts,
dancing and music mark this celebration.
At Colonial Springs, we won’t be as elaborate, but
we will celebrate with some Mexican foods, crafts,
music and dance. Watch your Chatter Box for special
activities. We will be celebrating this special day
throughout the first week of May. Watch the calendar
for a list of activities.
Mother’s Day Tea
“A mother’s love goes far beyond the depths of
any ocean.
As we all know, mothers have been very
Mother’s Day Fundraisers
important people in our lives and always will be. Let’s
Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5
celebrate today in a special way with that special lady in
Purses and Mary Kay with Linda and Linda
your life.
Friday, May 11
This year we will be celebrating Mother’s Day on
Hales Flowerworks - Purchase a flower/shrub/ Saturday, May 12, with a family brunch beginning at 10
plant at Hale’s Flowerworks and 15% of pur-
a.m. in the dining room. All of our mothers and families
chases go to our residents. Mention Colonial
are encouraged to attend.
Springs when checking out for us to receive
Please R,S.V.P. with the front office at 417-345-2228
the 15%. Payroll deduct will be available.
to ensure we have enough room to accommodate your
Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12
family.
Greasy Creek General Store will set up on our
front lot selling hanging baskets, flowers,
bedding plants, jams & jellies and items from
their store. All proceeds go toward the
residents. See our flyers for more details on
each event.