BLOSSOM CITY
Garden Place, Red Bud has been taking it a little easy this past week due to the hot weather. However this week we will begin celebrating on Thursday with "The Price is Right" at 2pm followed with a mini party in the evening consisting of Nachos, Cheese and Pepper Dip. Then on Friday afternoon there's a Wine and Cheese party at 2pm, following that we will play Bingo at 7pm. Last but not least, it's the big celebration on Saturday, the 4th with Lynn Wellman who will begin entertaining at at 6:30pm. We always look forward to her returning performances. Next week beginning at 2pm we will again be enjoying the RSVP Singers. At 1pm Thursday the Garden Place van will take another load of passengers to the Monroe County History Museum in Waterloo. This time we will be treated to a new display of military artifacts and memorabilia. Due to the large contribution of historical items the museum can no longer display them all at one time. They are going to feature a different theme every couple of months.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
Garden Place, Red Bud has been a very busy place this past week, with birthdays, a new resident, a church service and Father's Day celebration.
The Word of God was brought into our community last Sunday afternoon through the grace of Concord Presbyterian Church, PCA of Waterloo, IL. We are inviting other nearby congregations to bless us with their services on the remaining 3 Sundays of each month.
Everyone is looking forward to getting to know our new resident, Rebecka Stock who moved in this week. Welcome Rebecka!
Shelby Ludwig just returned from the hospital Friday. Welcome back Shelby!
The talented entertainer from Belleville, Bob Tyler, was here again Wednesday afternoon to entertain as well as help us celebrate the birthdays of Elda Stirnaman and Irene Bathon. As always, Bob sings "happy birthday" to each, followed by a special request from the birthday celebrant for their favorite tune.
Eula Cavanaugh was the winner of the "Manager's Bingo" for June and Rich Noelken made a lucky guess and won the monthly "Mystery Person Contest". The Bingo of the Month winner will be treated to lunch-out at a nearby restaurant of her choice as a guest of our manager, Marilyn Raban.
This week being Father's Day was opened Friday night with a Bar-B-Q and potluck dinner for 80, attended by the residents and their families, plus some talented musical entertainment furnished by Judy Hinkle. Then there was a special Father's Day lunch for the residents at noon Sunday. Check us out the next time you're in the neighborhood and see what's all going on!
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
The Word of God was brought into our community last Sunday afternoon through the grace of Concord Presbyterian Church, PCA of Waterloo, IL. We are inviting other nearby congregations to bless us with their services on the remaining 3 Sundays of each month.
Everyone is looking forward to getting to know our new resident, Rebecka Stock who moved in this week. Welcome Rebecka!
Shelby Ludwig just returned from the hospital Friday. Welcome back Shelby!
The talented entertainer from Belleville, Bob Tyler, was here again Wednesday afternoon to entertain as well as help us celebrate the birthdays of Elda Stirnaman and Irene Bathon. As always, Bob sings "happy birthday" to each, followed by a special request from the birthday celebrant for their favorite tune.
Eula Cavanaugh was the winner of the "Manager's Bingo" for June and Rich Noelken made a lucky guess and won the monthly "Mystery Person Contest". The Bingo of the Month winner will be treated to lunch-out at a nearby restaurant of her choice as a guest of our manager, Marilyn Raban.
This week being Father's Day was opened Friday night with a Bar-B-Q and potluck dinner for 80, attended by the residents and their families, plus some talented musical entertainment furnished by Judy Hinkle. Then there was a special Father's Day lunch for the residents at noon Sunday. Check us out the next time you're in the neighborhood and see what's all going on!
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Millstadt Messenger Honors Vernon Linnemann
The June issue of the Millstadt Messenger (formerly known as Only Millstadt News) features a front page article on Vernon Linnemann, a tribute to the late husband of Garden Place of Millstadt resident Melba Linneman. The article remembers Vernon's contributions to his country and to the area. In particular, Vernon was the founder of the annual Display of Independence event in Millstadt. He commenced the annual festivityin 1976 with $2,000 of his own money. This year's event will be dedicated in his memory.
Pick up an issue of the latest Millstadt Messenger and read the whole story.
Pick up an issue of the latest Millstadt Messenger and read the whole story.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
BLOSSOM CITY BLOG
June 16, 2009
We want to extend our sympathy to our resident Erlean Mahan upon the death of her dear friend Melvin E. Valleroy who passed away on June 11, 2009. Mel always brought a smile to everyone's face when he attended one of our social functions.
I apologize for the large gap in the Blossom City news. We were occupied with starting up a new weekly article for the North County News.
Our manager, Marilyn Raban, has the fish aquarium sparkling and restocked with some unusual fish and snails for the resident's visual entertainment. In fact just today Irene Bathon's great granddaughter, Jessie,was heard exclaiming "Grandma, I want to go down and see the fish!".
The Garden Place van was filled with hungry people who enjouyed some delicious Chniese food at the "Rice and Fries" Restaurant in Sparta, IL. One evening we socialized around the tables with some "Wine-n-Cheese". The next day we were entertained by Dave Sheppard, who played the electric guitar and sang many of the "Old Time" - and some pouplar tunes. The Singing Sheriff was here again with his splendid entertainment. He mixed it up with the audience plus we had a Kraoke sing and enjoyed some dancing. Of course every Sunday morning at 8:30 resident Doris Cobb presents vocal and instrumental gospel music. This past Sunday Concord Presbyterian Church, PCA of Waterloo conducted a 2pm church serice that was well attended.
In the culinary department we enjoyed "Brats from The Grill" and on another occasion, home-made ice cream - and guess what? There was none left over!
During the pst month we welcomed three new residents - Irene Bathan, Delores Roscow and Wilfred Stratmann.
Future events in the planning stage are a Father's Day potluck on Friday the 19th and then on the Fourth of July a party with special food and FIREWORKS.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
We want to extend our sympathy to our resident Erlean Mahan upon the death of her dear friend Melvin E. Valleroy who passed away on June 11, 2009. Mel always brought a smile to everyone's face when he attended one of our social functions.
I apologize for the large gap in the Blossom City news. We were occupied with starting up a new weekly article for the North County News.
Our manager, Marilyn Raban, has the fish aquarium sparkling and restocked with some unusual fish and snails for the resident's visual entertainment. In fact just today Irene Bathon's great granddaughter, Jessie,was heard exclaiming "Grandma, I want to go down and see the fish!".
The Garden Place van was filled with hungry people who enjouyed some delicious Chniese food at the "Rice and Fries" Restaurant in Sparta, IL. One evening we socialized around the tables with some "Wine-n-Cheese". The next day we were entertained by Dave Sheppard, who played the electric guitar and sang many of the "Old Time" - and some pouplar tunes. The Singing Sheriff was here again with his splendid entertainment. He mixed it up with the audience plus we had a Kraoke sing and enjoyed some dancing. Of course every Sunday morning at 8:30 resident Doris Cobb presents vocal and instrumental gospel music. This past Sunday Concord Presbyterian Church, PCA of Waterloo conducted a 2pm church serice that was well attended.
In the culinary department we enjoyed "Brats from The Grill" and on another occasion, home-made ice cream - and guess what? There was none left over!
During the pst month we welcomed three new residents - Irene Bathan, Delores Roscow and Wilfred Stratmann.
Future events in the planning stage are a Father's Day potluck on Friday the 19th and then on the Fourth of July a party with special food and FIREWORKS.
Richard A. Noelken
Blog Editor
Friday, June 12, 2009
Garden Place Prepares for Assisted Living Status with Two New Managers

COLUMBIA & MILLSTADT, Ill. – To help implement the new Adult Day Club programs and across-the-board Assisted Living status, Garden Place welcomes new managers, Tori Salladay and Tanya Schnarre, to two of its senior living communities.
“Both Tori and Tanya are great additions to our management staff,” said Kathy Asselmeier, RN and co-owner of Garden Place. “They bring a complementary set of skills and expertise that will enhance all three Garden Place community centers and allow us to bring added services and amenities to our residents.”
Manager at Garden Place of Millstadt since May 16, Tori boasts more than 25 years of long-term care expertise with specialties in adult-day programming, health-care administration and therapeutic recreation. Most recently, Tori spent nine years with Bethesda Health Group and worked at Missouri’s largest senior living facility, Bethesda Dilworth Community Home, which has 490 beds.
“Garden Place offers the opportunity to spend more one-on-one time with the residents; they are walking, talking history books,” said Tori. “At Garden Place, it truly feels like home, not just a group of rooms and people living together in the same building.”
One of Tori’s key objectives is to help build Garden Place’s new Adult Day Club services, programs designed to keep mature adults physically and mentally active within a community of peers.
“Typically, you see older people withdraw, but Adult Day Club programs can make a huge difference in the lifestyle of mature adults by improving memory retention and increasing their happiness,” Tori said.
Tanya boosts Garden Place’s capabilities by bringing more than 10 years of health care systems management experience. A CPR instructor and former sleep lab coordinator at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill., Tanya will implement standardized admission systems and program procedures associated with Garden Place’s upgraded assisted living status. Tanya started as manager at Garden Place of Columbia on June 1.
“While I bring a range of system administration and organizational skills to Garden Place, I’m happier to have the opportunity to interact and work directly with the residents of Garden Place where my assistance is most useful in improving lives,” said Tanya.
For more information, contact Kathy Asselmeier at (618) 304-0952.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Musings from Millstadt
Garden Place Senior Living in Millstadt is a lively place to be and getting more and more busy as the weeks go on. This month we've enjoyed the Silver Eagle Band and the RSVP Choral Group just to mention a few of the folks who have visited and entertained us. Our thanks to them for their generous time and talent which offer entertainment and socilialization opportunities for our residents.
Always a well attended and very exciting activity is Movement and Motion - an easy exercise program designed by Sue Weible and scheduled every week. It includes music and movement and rhythm and most importantly a good time. Just ask those who attend and participate.
We're in the process of planning an open house to introduce our Adult Day Club to the community and to our residents. Be on the lookout for much more information to follow.
Birthday greetings this month to Marilyn Flach and Roger Massie. Our best wishes to both for a wonderful day!
That's it for this blog moment - stay tuned for more newsworthy tidbits from Garden Place in Millstadt real soon!
Always a well attended and very exciting activity is Movement and Motion - an easy exercise program designed by Sue Weible and scheduled every week. It includes music and movement and rhythm and most importantly a good time. Just ask those who attend and participate.
We're in the process of planning an open house to introduce our Adult Day Club to the community and to our residents. Be on the lookout for much more information to follow.
Birthday greetings this month to Marilyn Flach and Roger Massie. Our best wishes to both for a wonderful day!
That's it for this blog moment - stay tuned for more newsworthy tidbits from Garden Place in Millstadt real soon!
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