"Scarlet" Visits Edgewood For Some Parrot Therapy!

"Scarlet" the parrot brought out lots of “oohs” and “aahs” from the residents at Edgewood when she came for an afternoon visit. Scarlet’s owner spoke about her vocabulary, eating habits, length of life, and tricks she performs as she went around the room. The residents fell in love as Scarlet sat one their hands and gave them little birdie kisses. “She was so cute. I just loved her!” said resident Lillian Larsen. “I would have kept her if I could!”

Residents Do The “Twist” at Edgewood’s Sock Hop!

Spontaneous dancing broke out all over the living room at Edgewood as the residents took a trip back in time to the 1950’s. It was a decade of sock hops, poodle skirts, duck tails, soda shops, and “doin’ the twist”. Smiles spread across a roomful of faces as they clapped and sang along to the old familiar songs. “That was so much fun!” exclaimed resident Maxine Morrison. “It was the best party ever!”

Edgewood Residents Enjoy “Spring Fling”!

The living room at Edgewood was jumpin with fun as a local entertainer sang and danced her way into the hearts of the audience. Residents were wrapped in multi-colored boas while they kept beat to the lively music with tambourines. Such familiar oldies as “Ain’t she sweet”, “Music, Music, Music” and “Five Foot Two” caused a lot of wheelchair dancing to break out. Boas were twirling and smiles were plentiful as the morning was filled with a healthy dose of singing and laughter!

Caricatures Make Edgewood Residents Smile!

“I look so Young! I love it,” resident Donna Myers said with a grin as she proudly held up her picture. A local artist had Edgewood’s residents sporting huge smiles after drawing caricatures (cartoon renditions) of them. Some family members even joined their loved ones and had group pictures drawn. It was an afternoon of laughter and fun which included a keepsake memento for every participant!

Residents Visit the Roaring Twenties

If the residents of Edgewood closed their eyes, pictures of mobsters, flappers and speakeasies ran through their minds as local entertainer, Donnie Ray, took them on a musical tour through the 1920’s. While enjoying drinks and pepperoni pizza, they chair danced and clapped to the music that brought back memories of their childhood. The living room was decorated in black, white and purple while the residents were donned in feathered flapper headpieces and long pearl necklaces. “I just loved the music! The singer was wonderful,” said resident Roberta Damschroder. It was an afternoon full of fun, and a themed party not to be forgotten!

Ballroom Dancing Brings Back Memories!

Two instructors from the Black Tie Dance Studio captivated the audience with their dancing prowess. The couple boogied to well known musical numbers performing various favorites such as the jitter bug, salsa, merengue, and waltz. Residents smiled and clapped as they watched the couple twirl around the floor as if floating on air. The crowd listened as Timothy explained the origins of the different dances. Everyone watched in amazement as the instructors showed off their assorted moves. “I used to do all those dances. I was really good too,” said resident Mary Snider with a grin. Even the son of one of the instructors showed off his dancing ability. “He was so cute!” commented Millie Krempa, a two year resident. “I just loved it.”

Firelands String Quartet Visits Edgewood

Classical music abound as the Firelands String Quartet filled the living room at Edgewood with beautiful music. The concert was graciously provided to Edgewood’s residents by the Firelands Society for the Arts. Residents, family, staff, and community enjoyed their exceptional talent as the breathtaking melodic sounds engulfed the facility. Renown pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner were just a few examples of the lovely performance presented by this quartet of talented artists. “I really enjoyed that,” said resident, Betty Williams. “It was just beautiful.” Even attendees that didn’t think they would enjoy this genre of music were pleasantly surprised. It was definitely an enlightening and enjoyable concert that will not soon be forgotten.

Full Calendar of Monthly Programming

On a monthly basis the residents at Edgewood enjoy a variety of games including blackjack, bingo, roulette, dice, wheel of fortune, and word games. Several times monthly the pinochle club meets for anyone who already plays or wants to learn. As a creative outlet, educational and artistic programs are brought in as well as art, crafts, and gardening. Different sports are played for physical stimulation such as volleyball, badminton, bowling, target shoot, and basketball as well as daily exercise class. For the ladies, Edgewood has a Red Hat Club that meets monthly for tea, cards, crafts, music, and socialization. A variety of musical genres are offered to appeal to all different tastes, and specialty parties are held weekly just for fun and enjoyment. Multi-denominational church services, bible studies, communion and prayer are all available for those who desire. Weather permitting, outdoor activities are planned, and at least four times a month, the residents have the opportunity to go on trips out of the facility to concerts, restaurants, shopping, ice cream, museums, picnics, and much more. A wide variety of programming is available seven days a week – evenings too.