As the vibrant colors of fall arrive and the air turns cooler, we’re excited to celebrate the season of change and reflection.  We’re grateful to have you as part of our family during this beautiful time of year!

Center News: Happy October everyone! It is already that spooky time of the year – cue the ghosts and pumpkins! We are starting out this month with a spooky jar craft on October 2nd at 2:00pm. On October 3rd, Timothy will be singing for us at 2:00pm. He is incredibly talented! Renita is going to show us her craft of making Greeting Cards on October 7th at 10:00am. They are perfect for any occasion, and you can stash some away for the Holidays. We look forward to welcoming very special guests on October 8th at 2:00pm as we do pumpkin painting with a local kids group. It is the perfect way to get you in the fall spirit. We are excited to use some of our new ovens to make pumpkin cinnamon rolls on October 10th at 2:00pm. Yum! Paul Indelicato will be performing a live music show on October 17th at 2:00pm, and he is a fan favorite. We have our monthly Resident Council Meeting on October 22nd, and this is an opportunity for residents to have a voice and express needs, concerns, or suggestions to our staff. Our friend, Kimberly Way, is coming back to host a Spooky Mocktail Hour. She will be here on October 23rd at 2:00pm, and she will bring all the yummy faux cocktails! Since October is the month of sweets and candy, we are making Halloween cookies on October 28th at 2:00pm. Our Annual Trick or Treat Event will be held on October 29th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. We encourage all friends and family to join us and dress up in your best costume. Our residents and patients will get a bucket of candy to pass out to the trick-or-treaters. We will have costume accessories, and we are happy to share. We have a Halloween Bash on October 31st at 2:00pm. We plan to have snacks, candy, and punch – Costumes encouraged! Please join us for Freaky Friday Fright Night on October 25th. This is an event where local businesses, community groups, and Farragut volunteers hand out treats to children. We can’t wait to show you our theme! Our Chaplain continues to lead his Worship Service every Tuesday at 3:30pm and Sunday at 10:30am in the Assisted Living Dining Room. He is also available for in-room visitation. Micki and Maria will continue to lead their Joy of Jesus Bible Study every Tuesday morning at 10:30am. Catholic Communion is also available – please let a staff member know if you are interested. Be on the lookout for flyers around the facility addressing additional groups, scheduling changes, spontaneous events, and more! We hope to see you there!

Announcements for Families: Family and friends are always welcome in our activities, and we encourage you to join in on the fun with your loved ones. We hope to see you at our Trick or Treat Event. Please spread the word and come enjoy! Our program is designed to stimulate and support your highest social, physical, and emotional functional levels while completing your therapy. Please contact Emily Hatch or Sara Bell at ext. 518 if you have any questions!

Special Thanks: We want to give a shout out to Dr. Kelsee Tignor and her student Allie for taking the time to assist us with transportation to and from our big events. We appreciate the care you have in your heart and your desire to go above and beyond. THANK YOU!