Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Parker Place held a spelling bee for its residents Tuesday afternoon
"We haven't heard a lot of these words in ages," Betty Kerul joked. Kerul was one of the residents who competed in a spelling bee Tuesday afternoon at Parker Place. The words that precipitated Kerul's joke were humdingers like "juggernaut," "lackadaisical," "laryngitis," and "succotash." After five rounds of multisyllabic mindbenders culled from the AARP's spelling bee list, Connie Carillo was crowned the top speller. Her final word that spelled success -- vacuum.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Mentor elementary students paired with residents from Salida Woods and Parker Place to help make blankets and wreaths for the holidays
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Students from Rice and Hopkins Elementary Schools brought some holiday cheer to a pair of assisted living facilities in Mentor. On Monday, fifth-grade student ambassadors from Hopkins went to Parker Place to make fleece blankets. (The school and Parker Place have partnered in the past.) Tjhe residents and students finished several blankets they will now give to Project Linus, which means they will go to children in need. Meanwhile, fourth grade art students from Rice walked to Salida Woods where they created wreaths to hang on the residents' doors. For more photos and information, check out the Mentor Schools web site.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Who said camp was just for kids?
Who said camp was for children? The residents of Parker Place and Lake County 4H had their own summer camp last week at the retirement community. The learned how to shoot a bow and arrow, made crafts and s’mores and tie-dyed shirts.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
What's the Kentucky Derby without a proper topper?
The residents of Parker Place prepared for this weekend's Kentucky Derby by making their own Derby hats Tuesday. They used straw hats, ribbon and flowers to make their masterpieces. A proper cap is, after all, one of the customary accoutrements of the Derby.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
See what's happening this weekend and beyond
1. EASTER EGG ROLL Where/When: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday Why Go: The annual Easter Monday Egg Roll replicates the same day’s event hosted at the White House. The event will feature various games, crafts, activities, and contests on the lawn of President James A. Garfield’s Mentor home; first-floor tours of the Garfield house; and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Pricing: Free 2. BATTLE OF SHILOH Where/When: Mentor Public Library Main Branch, noon Wednesday Why Go: Speaking of Garfield National Historic Site, they continue their partnership with the Mentor Public Library to bring us their latest lunchtime talk highlighting Civil War battles. The subject of their next …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Some fifth graders from Hopkins helped Parker Place residents make valentines
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
The fifth grade ambassadors from Hopkins Elementary visited Parker Place Thursday morning. Armed with stickers, construction paper, puff paint and glitter, the students helped the residents make valentines. Officials from the school and assisted living center both said they hope the morning's field trip is just the first of many shared events.
Friday, November 18, 2011
For Thanksgiving, the residents of Parker Place got to learn more about Native Americans from the Lenape
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Friday, November 18, 2011
To commemorate Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month, Parker Place invited members of the Lenape to talk about their culture, history and perform some of their traditional songs and dances. The Lenape -- also known as the Delaware -- lived between the lower Hudson and Delaware rivers when Europeans first arrived on the continent. They were pushed west over the ensuing centuries and now mostly live in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. However, the Wolf Clan live near Conneaut. "According to the government, no natives live in Ohio or Pennsylvania," the clan's chief, Quiet Wolf, told the Parker Place residents. "But, unless you can see through me, I do exist and there are natives in Ohio." The Lenape performed several traditional songs and …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Crossroads Hospice staff and volunteer veterans thank those who served in the armed forces
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Crossroads Hospice staff and volunteer veterans visited Emeritus of Mentor and Parker Place to thank the veterans living there for their service. They gave the veterans lapel pins, flags and certificates as they thanked each one of them individually. They also sang patriotic songs and read them a poem by U.S. Army veteran Charles Province that reaffirms the value of the veteran in this country. The ceremonies were part of Crossroads Hospice’s "Honor Our Veterans" Recognition Campaign acknowledging veteran patients and veterans in the community with ceremonies of appreciation this November.
Donna Milnes
8:33 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
What a nice project. Looked like the Seniors and students were enjoying their time together in the true spirit of the Holidays. more ›