Happy Thanksgiving from NHC
Special Events: Save the date! NHC Oak Ridge 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Fellowship Monday, December 2, 2024, 6:00 P.M Location: Main Dining Patio.
Announcements for Families: As the holiday season approaches, we encourage you to keep an eye out for our monthly newsletters, the calendar on our website, and announcements within the center, all highlighting exciting upcoming events during this festive time. Additionally, we invite you to like our Facebook page to stay updated on all the enjoyable activities taking place at our center! This year, we are excited to invite you to visit our Angel Tree, which will be located in the front lobby starting Monday, November 11th. From this tree, Angels can choose a tag to provide a gift for a long-term resident, which will be presented during our Annual Christmas Parties. Once you have selected a tag, please inform the front desk of your choice. Gifts should be delivered to the Front Office or Activities Department by Friday, December 13th. Gifts may be from you or Santa. Every resident, whether attending the Christmas party or remaining in their room, will receive a gift along with a visit from Santa. Please stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Special Thanks: On behalf of all the Residents at NHC Health Care We would like to thank the Oak Ridge and neighboring counties for coming out and making our Annual Trunk-or-Treat a huge success!
Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family. Your confidence in us means the world, and we are thankful to be part of your family. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and joy!
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NHC Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole allspice berries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange slices.
- If you prefer a sweeter cider, add the brown sugar.
- Stir in the ground nutmeg and ground ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve the spiced apple cider warm and enjoy!