The philosophy of the Activities Department is to meet the mental, social, spiritual, recreational, educational, cultural and creative needs of the residents of the Minnewaska Lutheran Home.

The Activities team uses, to the fullest possible extent, community, social and recreational opportunities. Residents are encouraged, and have the choice to participate in such activities daily as well as one-to-one visits with staff and volunteers. Weekend and evening activities are also offered.

The Activities staff encourages and provides the necessary materials for individual pursuits, such as reading, craft work and music listening. Residents also have the opportunity to be actively involved in our facility through Resident Council and resident volunteering.

Week of July 26-Aug. 1, 2010

Monday, July 26

9:45  Starbuck VFW Auxiliary is serving Dried Beef Sandwiches in Dining Area w/Coffee & Lemonade

10:00 Voting in Day Room (Primary Election)

10:15 Nail Polishing in Day Room

1:15  Leave for trip to Char Rustad's Farm (Marianne & Stan Blasey's daughter) for an afternoon Visit/Lunch

2:00 Ice Cream Monday

2:30 Card Playing w/Helens in Library

4:00 ROAD to Aging Gracefully - "Is Physical Therapy for You?" w/Neil Feist in Commons

7:00 "Sr. Perspective" in Fireside Lounge

Tuesday, July 27

9:00 Visits

9:30 Refreshment Time

2:00 Refreshment Time

2:30 BINGO in Dining Room

3:45 Glacial Trails Devotion w/Pastor Michael

Wednesday, July 28

10:30 Church w/Pastor Worner in Commons

1:30  Visits

1:45  Leave for afternoon lunch @ T-Vincent Cafe

2:00 Refreshment Time

7:00 "Starbuck Trivia" in Fireside Lounge

Thursday, July 29

9:00 Visits

9:30 Refreshment Time

1:00 2 Residents go on Pontoon Cruise w/Holly Ridge ~ 2 more trips planned in August

2:00 Refreshment Time

3:00 Bible Study w/Pastor Johnson in Commons

Friday, July 30   

9:30 Refreshment Time

10:15 Video "Panama Canal" (Compliments of Marvel Koehntop) shown on Big Screen TV

2:30  Refreshment Time & Music by Sonny Bartell in Commons

7:00 "Wheel of Fortune"  in Activity Room 

Saturday, July 31

9:30 Refreshment Time

10:30 Guitar Sing-a-long w/Miriam in Beauty Shop Lounge

2:00  Refreshment Time

3:00 Movie "Christy - a New Beginning" on Big Screen TV

Sunday, Aug 1

10:00  Catholic Mass on Chan. 61 TV

11:00 Church w/Ken & Kay Elvejhem in Commons

TWINS Trip to Target Field to see TWINS vs. SEATTLE (sponsored by donations)

2:00  Refreshment Time

7:15 Mennonite Singers in Dining Room