Spring seems to have made its arrival, and it has most definitely been a welcoming sight to see. With blooming trees and plants, this season also births a fresh perspective on our days. We wish you a happy start to this season as we spring into brighter days.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter from all of us at NHC. We wish you a wonderful holiday. Whether you are spending time with family eating a nice meal, hunting eggs, or reflecting on the holiday, all are eggs-cellent ways to spend the day!
Special Events: Hippity Hoppity, Easter's on its Way!!! Time to get ready to celebrate Spring and the Easter Season starting with an Easter Egg Painting with Caris on Thursday, April 10th @ 2:00p followed by an Easter Egg Hunt on Good Friday, April 18th @ 2:00p for the children of NHC Partners & Residents. We will end our Spring Celebration in April with a Spring Senior Prom on Friday, April 25th @ 2:00p in the dining room.
Announcements for Families: The Life Enrichment Team @ NHC, Fort Sanders invites families to join their resident loved one to "A Walk Down Memory Lane" Spring Senior Prom, hosted by LE Intern, Kate McCarville, on Friday, April 25th @ 2:00pm in the ground floor dining room. The best music through the decades and delicious snacks/beverages will be provided along with loads of dancing, and most importantly, time celebrating with the people we love. All dress attire is acceptable. Feel free to bring fun accessories or fancy clothing for your loved ones as you desire. Also, if you have photos of your loved one from their younger years you would like to share, bring your photos or a scanned version of a photo to the front desk at our center. NHC would love to use these photos to showcase and decorate the dance floor for the Prom. Please RSVP by calling our front desk, (865)525-4131 or visit our facility in person and sign-up at the front desk on ground floor. Look for a letter in the mail for more information regarding this event.
Special Thanks: NHC would like to send a big 'shout out' to Life Enrichment Intern, McKenzie Brooks, for a fun and festive Mardi Gras Week which included a variety of activities such as Masquerade Monday, Mardi Gras Bingo-Fit, and a Mardi Party Celebration! McKenzie, thank you for lifting our spirits and bringing excitement to our residents during this week of festivity! Also, would like to thank Kimberly Way with Caris Hospice for hosting a St. Patty's themed painting activity with residents who used watercolors to paint colorful leprechaun gnomes!
National Healthcare Volunteer Month
This is a HUGE shoutout to all our wonderful volunteers who give so much more than just their time. They give laughter, memories, and the gentle interactions our patients love and need. You are so appreciated and worth more than words could ever say. Thank you volunteers!
If you would like to become a volunteer, click HERE!
Partner ShoutOuts
We have several shoutouts to give this month. Please take a moment to thank these individuals in your centers. While our Administrative Professionals are pillars of support for our day-to-day operations, our Occupational Therapists play a pivotal role in maintaining the care for your loved ones through a hands-on therapeutic approach and our Health Information Professionals keep and preserve records for your loved one. Thank you to these wonderful team members!
