Community Springs Healthcare Facility's The Grapevine June 2016

The Grapevine
Community Springs
Healthcare
Facility

Volume 206

June 2016

Community Springs Healthcare Facility is an affiliate of Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation, Bolivar, Mo. 417-328-6000
Facility Location: 400 East Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 64744, 417-876-2531

INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Resident of the Month
Information
CSHCF Highlights
Activities
Residents’ Birthdays
Calendar of Events

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Mark your Calendar
2nd Annual
Independence Day Party
Hosted by:
The Cates family

Meet our
Resident of the Month
Our Resident of the Month is Virginia Bowman.
Virginia was born May 1 to Raleigh and Pearl Smith
in a small town in West Central Mo. As a child who
grew up during the Depression, Virginia’s home was
originally a box car from the old Kati Railroad Line.
While growing up, her father was fortunate enough
to have a job on the railroad, where he worked every
other day and earned $1. At 12, Virginia’s baby
brother was born.
Throughout most of her childhood, Virginia and
her family had lived all over Missouri. In June 1949,
Virginia graduated from East High School. That July, Virginia married James
Bowman. Virginia and James were blessed with five children. Sadly they lost their
youngest daughter as an infant.

Food, prizes and fun
for every one!

Virginia worked at the neighborhood store and filling station. She went on to
work at Woolworth and a local dime store. Eventually, Virginia found her life’s
calling as a Nurse’s Aide, where she went on to work at several local hospitals.

Saturday, July 2
4—6 p.m.

In 1960, James and Virginia moved their family to El Dorado Springs. Virginia
began working at the Shoe Factory and Cedar County Memorial Hospital. After
her retirement, she and her son worked together milking cows, hauling hay, and
fixing fences. In her free time, Virginia enjoyed studying nutrition, physical therapy, vitamins and mineral supplement.

Hope to see you there!
For questions
Call Nina
876-2531

In 2014, Virginia made Community Springs her new home. Virginia has made
many new friends, enjoys attending activities and working as Residents Council
President. Thank you Virginia sharing your story with us, we are blessed to have
you as part of our Community Springs family.

Are you a caring individual who would like to assist in caring for the elderly? Community
Springs Healthcare Facility has opportunities in its volunteer and nursing program. For more
information, call administrator Chris Vickers today at 417-876-2531.