Colonial Springs Reflections October 2015 | Page 2

Golden Age Games This year marks the 20th year for the MHCA Golden Age Games, which will take place at the SBU Meyer Auditorium on Friday, Oct.16 at 10 a.m. Colonial Spring’s theme for this year will be The Polar Express. Residents, staff and volunteers will all be wearing our flannel pajamas as we milk cows, kick soccer balls, toss basketballs and call home the hogs. If you look closely, you may even see Ole’ Saint Nick there. The Golden Age Games is a fun-filled day of special events. Residents from all over MHCA District IV gather to compete for prizes and special awards. This year MHCA will be giving out two separate $250 gift cards to the facility with the highest score and the team with the most spirit. Colonial Springs has done well at the games these past few years and this year we hope to do even better. If you would like to dress up and help cheer us on, contact Lori or Lisa in the Activities Department. Candy Needed Every Halloween, for the past several years, the residents have enjoyed passing out candy to the children of Dallas County. On Saturday, Oct. 31, we once again plan on hosting this annual event, but in order for this to be successful, we need the help of our families and friends. We are asking that each family member donate a bag or two of candy for your mother or father for Halloween night. Last year, we had more than 30 residents passing out treats, and ran out within the first hour. If you would like to help out, bring your bagged candy to Patrice Melton, activity director. We really appreciate your help! Trick-or-Treating Colonial Springs Healthcare Center will be open to all Trick-orTreaters from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Halloween night. The residents will be wearing their Halloween costumes and will be ready to provide the children with an abundant supply of both tricks and treats. The residents really enjoy watching the children parade through the facility in their adorable, and sometimes scary, costumes. (above) - Raymond shows off his catch when we went fishing at Benny’s pond. All in all we caught 15 blue gill. What a treat! Come out and join in on the fun!