The Orchards Newsletter Joomag August | Page 2

were planted and they have already begun to sprout! I think it is safe to say spring has sprung! Upcoming Activities The Orchards of East Liverpool will be celebrating in August with a County Fair themed week. Running from August 19th to the 23rd- popcorn, cotton candy and carnival games will be enjoyed along with crafts and a pie tasting competition. COUNTY FAIR WEEK Check the monthly activity calendar for all the times and activities. “Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself. ” -Lucille Ball Catherine Kidder shows off her Sand Art Sand Dollar made during Arts & Crafts club! SHOPPING OUT AND ORDERING IN August’s shopping trip and order-in day was picked by The Orchards of East Liverpool resident council during July’s Residents’ council meeting. This month’s shopping trip will be to Dollar General downtown East Liverpool. We will load the bus at 1:00 P.M. on Friday August 16th. Sign up with any activity staff member. Friday, August 30th for lunch, we will order from Pizza Hut for this month’s Order-in Day. We will be ordering by 10:00 A.M. Please have your orders in by then. If you would like to check out the menu, please see Laura. SUMMER PICNICS First, a picnic was held to celebrate the Fourth of July. Todd Alexander, head of IT, grilled burgers and hot dogs for the Peachtree residents. Next, a picnic was held for residents of the Pepperberry Suites out front. The kitchen made baked beans and pasta salad. All the food was delicious. A great way to celebrate summer. Trina Janura sang and danced, getting us into the swing of sunshine and summertime!