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  • 28 Oct
    KelliGreen

    It’s Country Time at the Village

    KelliGreen

    Today we’re celebrating fall with flannel shirts, farmers’ hats and fall colors. Human Resources also surprised staff members by handing out Whoopie Pies!

    Kelly Herbster excitedly receives a Whoopie Pie from Jody Harman and Faye Betsker in Human Resources

    Kelly Herbster excitedly receives a Whoopie Pie from Jody Harman and Faye Betsker in Human Resources

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    21 Oct
    KellyTheWebGal

    “Memories in the Making”

    KellyTheWebGal

    In April  Mandy Hermitt, and Judy Franks from the Messiah Village Adult Day Center located in Carlisle  were trained by the Alzheimer’s Association to conduct a water color art sessions with the Adult Day clients. This program, better known as “Memories in the Making”, was developed by the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with volunteer, Selly Jenny and art teacher, Marilyn Oropeza. It focuses on the individuals remaining strengths and promotes well being by having them paint from calendar pictures and/or still life settings. 

     The Alzheimer’s Association notified all of the trained staff about an upcoming contest giving Adult Day clients the opportunity to submit their artwork to be featured in note cards and calendars created by the Alzheimer’s Association.  The Carlisle Adult Day Center entered about 10 pictures created by several of their clients and waited excitedly in anticipation to see  who would be selected.

    The phone call came, and 2 client’s photos were selected. Dorothy Mellott’s picture was selected for the calendar and one of Andre’ DeGlas ’s pictures was selected for the note cards. There is an art show of the selected pieces in the Capitol Rotunda on November 14.

    Andre happily shares the painting that was chosen for the Memories in the Making contest.

    Andre happily shares the painting that was chosen for the Memories in the Making contest.

     

    Dorothy pictured in blue practices her watercolor painting skills.

    Dorothy pictured in blue practices her watercolor painting skills.

       More info about this program can be found at thememoriesinthemaking.com.

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    5 Aug
    KellyTheWebGal

    Going Green

    KellyTheWebGal

    Yesterday, I had the opportunity to help out with the Electronics Recycling and Open House event at Mt. Joy Country Homes. Mt. Joy Country Homes is an affiliate of Messiah Village and is a community in the Mt. Joy, PA area for anyone 55+.

    I’ve visited the Mt. Joy Campus in the past but yesterday was the first time that I was actually able to see the entire campus and meet a few of the residents. What a relaxing and fun environment! We estimated that almost 70 cars went through the recycling line to drop of unwanted electronics. Needless to say, the recycling truck was very full. Visitors also had an opportunity to view two of Mt. Joys beautiful new cottages and enjoy a cool treat from Rita’s Italian Ice. What a great day!

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    Ritas

    To learn more about Mt. Joy Country Homes visit MJCH.org

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    20 May
    KellyTheWebGal

    Photo Friday Fun for May 20th 2011

    KellyTheWebGal

    It’s hard to believe how close we are to finishing the SPACE Project. This coming week we will be receiving the furniture for the quad rooms and moving  residents into the first 2 renovated rooms!  We will also be moving into the new dining room.
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    Check out more pictures of the SPACE project from beginning to end on the Messiah Village facebook page.

    A special thanks goes out to all the donors, vendors, contractors and friends who have made this project possible. Listed below are a few but not all of the wonderful vendors and contractors we have worked closely with over the past couple months:
    Reese Lower Patrick & Scott, Ltd.
    RGS Associates
    Reese Engineering, Inc.
    E & G Services,Inc.
    Lefever Millworks

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    8 Oct
    KellyTheWebGal

    Friday Fun – A Change in the Air

    KellyTheWebGal

    As the summer season slowly leaves and the cool crisp fall air sets in, I’m reminded of how beautiful our campus looks as all the leaves begin to change.

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    Although summer is my favorite season, I’m excited to see what fall will bring. Check out more photos of our beautiful campus on our Facebook page and click on the photos tab.

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    24 Sep
    KellyTheWebGal

    Friday Fun

    KellyTheWebGal

    A few weeks ago we hosted our very first Still Kickin’ Chili Cook-Off. We had a special visit from the Singing Chili Pepper. This is a photo of the Chili Pepper and the winning team from the Fireside Grille. Can you caption this photo?

    Be sure to check out our Chili Cook-Off album on Facebook. You might even find a few pictures of  my co-workers and me singing along with the chili pepper.

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    10 Sep
    KelliGreen

    Chili Pepper Ready for Cook-off

    KelliGreen

    This chili pepper is ready for some fun at the Chili Cook-off tonight at 5 pm. Come out for some great chili, entertainment and more!

    Chili pepper soft

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    30 Jul
    KelliGreen

    Friday Fun – Squealing for joy?

    KelliGreen

    Recently, we had a Pig Roast to celebrate Father’s Day. But sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. How would you caption this photo?

    Pig Roast 4

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    11 Jun
    NateTheTech

    Friday Fun – Caption this photo

    NateTheTech

    Another Friday is upon us and it is time for some fun.

    I was out recently snapping photos and this was an outtake…

    What is your caption?

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    7 May
    DevonTheBuilder

    Friday Fun……Caption the Photo!

    DevonTheBuilder

    Devon fun ffriday 001

    Hmm what’s going on here?!??

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