April 2013
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A letter from the CEO of the Methodist Home
Dear friends and family of the Methodist Home,
I hope you had an enjoyable Passover, Easter, and/or beginning of Spring celebration! I know we did at the Methodist Home. In this month's newsletter you can find photos and highlights from our Passover seder and other March events, plus information about upcoming events in April. This month we are looking forward to welcoming the cherry blossoms back to DC, spending some more time with AHCA on their "Day of Service" and hosting more of the engaging lectures, concerts, and social activities we enjoy here at the Methodist Home. Some highlights from this month include:
- April 2nd at 10:30am -- The History of Broadway, a lecture presented by Bob Jenner
- April 5th at 10:00am -- Cherry Blossom Ride
- April 9th -- AHCA Day of Service with karaoke and more
- April 16th at 10:30am -- World Cultures with Stephen Cupp
- April 24th at 2:30pm -- Maret School Visits the Methodist Home
If you haven't taken advantage of it yet, feel free to stop by our monthly Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, meeting this month on Thursday, April 4th and Saturday, April 20th. See "Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group" at right below for more information.
As always, if you or someone you know is interested in taking a tour of our community, please contact Diane Heyde at (202) 966-7623.
All my best,
 Sandy Douglass, CEOThe Methodist Home of DCForest Side Assisted Living |
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FIT Kits - Outlets for Social Engagement
Recently, the brilliant minds behind "FIT Kits" visited our residents at the Methodist Home to demonstrate the value of engaging in meaningful activity. Elia Femia and Karen Love came to us after Cheryl Shreiner, our Director of Social Services, invited them to speak at our family council. Cheryl had previously worked with Elia and Karen on a grant project through the DC Office on Aging, and was familiar with their new venture in "FIT Kits." As a follow up to this visit, Elia and Karen offered to coach a few of our family members and residents using their materials.
What they discovered at the Methodist Home is what we have known all along: our residents are special. After seeing our residents engaged in activity with the FIT Kits, Elia and Karen asked if they could include our residents in a video that would be displayed on their website. "It has truly been a win, win experience for us all," says Cheryl. "I cannot speak highly enough of Elia and Karen."
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Dominic Chianese Remembers William Shave
This month we celebrated the life of William Henry Shave. Dominic Chianese joined us for a memorial service and led us in a sing-a-long to honor Mr. Shave. Chianese spoke to Guide to Retirement Living about Mr. Shave and the impression that he left on us all. To view video from this tribute,
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Passover Seder Photos
 Don't be fooled by our name! Here at the Methodist Home we celebrate all there is to offer -- and this month we enjoyed a home-cooked Passover seder, courtesy of our extraordinary cooking staff! Residents, family members, and staff enjoyed matzoh ball soup, brisket, and other traditional Passover foods.
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Alzheimer's Caregiver
Support Group
This month's group meets:
Thursday, April 4th
12 PM - 1 PM
Saturday, April 20th
12 PM - 1:30 PM
For more information,
CLICK HERE
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