Colonial Springs Reflections September 2017 | Page 2

Grandparents Day Bingo
Do you remember when you were little and
wanted to play a game but everyone was too busy?
Well, who played with you? Grandma or grandpa,
(left) - Rita puts
right?
on the finishing
Here is your chance to come play with them
touches to her
again. On Saturday, Sept. 9, you are invited to
Van Gogh
come spend the afternoon with grandma and
sunflower clay
grandpa.
art sunflower
bowl.
At 2 p.m. we will play “grand” bingo, where you
and your grandparents will play for prizes.
We hope you all can come out and spend the
afternoon with us. It is guaranteed to be a “grand” Applelicious Week
As September rolls around, the weather
time.
begins to change into cooler days and crisper eve-
Please RSVP with Patrice Melton, activities di-
rector, to ensure we have enough supplies on hand nings. Yes, the autumn season is in the air. Apples
are also in the air, or should I say, on the ground.
for the festivities.
September is National Apple Month, and it has
been a tradition of ours to set aside the week of
Sept. 18 to research, taste, peel, cook and can
apples.
We are going to discuss the numerous
varieties of apples, have a taste test to identify
types of apples, and pick some apples. Then, of
course, we will peel, cook, and make applesauce
so we can make our famous apple butter which
we will be selling at our annual craft show in
December.
Some other apple related activities include:
talking about Johnny Appleseed, making an apple
(above) - There’s no better way to cool down on a hot
craft, and if we get up enough courage, maybe
summer day than to eat a big slice of watermelon. It
even bob for apples. Wouldn’t that be fun!
really did hit the spot.
Tune Into TV Week
September is the biggest month of the year for
network television. It is a time when all of the new
shows premiere and the old ones return with new
adventures. What were some of your favorite TV
shows, both past and present?
Through a variety of activities the week of Sept.
25 - 30, we will look at TV shows from the past, play
a few game shows, and discuss how television has
changed through the generations.
So, stay tuned to the September activity
calendar for some thrilling, comical, and Emmy
Award winning activities.
(above) - George uses a water gun to create a
unique colorful painting during our celebrating The
Arts week.