One of the door prizes won at out Senior Health Fair. 48 Vendors participated in the event!

Sending Off Summer

As all good things must, summer came to an end this week, with the celebration of Labor Day. Here at Greenview Place, we sent summer off with a “flurry” of fun as we had a snow cone bar! These delicious and refreshing treats were a fantastic way to say farewell to the warm weather, and relive all our great summer memories.

While reminiscing, Bob O. commented that he “felt like he was on a tropical island vacation” as he sipped his lime snow cone. Others commented that it had been a very long time since they had a snow cone, and one resident, Roy H., said that when he was little they were called “snowballs.” One lady even mentioned that she remembered having something like a snow cone at the state fair when she was a child.

The afternoon was all smiles and laughs as we remembered the past, and enjoyed the present. It was a great way to finish off the summer, and get ready for the fall.

She Takes the Cake

We have many very special residents at Greenview Place, and it has been my pleasure to get to know each of them. One such person is Susan. Susan is a very active member of the Greenview Place community. In addition to her contributions to the weekly sing-a-long and daily attendance of the exercise group, she also is a driving force behind the craft room, and leads the bi-monthly Resident Craft Corner.

Last week, I was treated to the smell of fresh baked goods as Susan prepared an angel food cake in the Pursuit of Happiness kitchen. It turns out that she was baking for her monthly book club. Each month, the Westinghouse High School Book Club meets at a different member’s house to talk shop, discuss the selection, and figure out what to read for the coming month. Susan got involved after teaching there for 25 years. This month, the group met on the Greenview terrace, and Susan reports that, “It was lovely; a lovely day.”

T'ai Chi For Me

Looking for a way to take some of the stress out of your day-to-day life? Well, at Greenview Place, look no further than our special senior T’ai Chi Ch’aun class. Greenview was pleased to welcome David Eckert, T’ai Chi instructor, to work with us this past Wednesday.

In case you are not familiar, this practice originated in China as a martial art, and is a mind-body practice sometimes referred to as "motion meditation". Those who are practitioners use special movements of the body; going slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply. Often people find that focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. Many of the residents really enjoyed the class, and some even mentioned that they were going to try and incorporate some of the moved into their daily stretching routine. “I definitely will be trying this tomorrow morning!” he said.

Many practice T’ai Chi for the relaxation, health and mediation benefits-others simply enjoy it as a wonderful form of exercise. Whatever the reason, Tai Chi can be a great compliment to your regular exercise routine, and we were so happy to try it out, here at Greenview Place.

Want a chance to help the local community and yourself as well?

Mark your calendars today. You are invited to join us for our second annual free Senior Health Fair. The fair features tons of helpful health information as well as the health services available in your area.

Save space September 21st, from 10am-2pm! We will be raffling off fantastic prizes every half hour. We also have an opportunity to help out those in need. Receive a free raffle ticket when you bring in a non-perishable food item for the Lakeview Food Pantry. You may also purchase raffle tickets 5 for $1.00.

This afternoon is sure to be fun and full of lots of great information, so don't miss your opportunity to visit us and have a great time!

Aloha!

Friday, Greenview Place held its much anticipated Hawaiian Luau! The weather was perfect & guests and residents alike had an amazing afternoon.

In addition to a spread that included fresh fruit kabobs and rumaki, residents sipped on mock- tails like pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, and mojitos.

As the party continued, a performance by Hawaiian dancers got the crowd moving. Residents and staff took turns doing the hula, spinning poi balls, and playing dance games. Two of our residents, who are from Hawaii said “It bought me right back to the island. I had a great time,” One resident raved, “I have never had a mojito before, and I loved it!” In the end, it was an amazing day, and we were all lucky to be a part of it.

The greatest wealth is health ~Virgil

Residents got the chance to change their fitness routine this week, as Greenview Place was happy to host Mallory Scholze PT, DPT, a physical therapist from LifeStyle Physical Therapy & Balance Center. Our guest reminded the class that, “It’s never too late to start exercising.” After a warm up and some stretching, the class practiced strength and balance moves to help tone muscles and improve gait.

Staying physically active is an important of daily life. Several studies suggest that exercise is a fantastic way to help keep bones, joints, balance, flexibility, endurance, mood and cognition healthy.

At Greenview Place we offer workouts six days a week. On the week days we hold a group class that is focused on bodyweight resistance moves, calisthenics, stretching, and resistance band work. Then, on Saturdays, the group does a special Tai Chi routine. Stay tuned as we welcome senior Tai Chi professional Mr. Eckart, to Greenview Place for a special session on August 24th.