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Birthday Party Volunteers

We are in need of volunteers to help with birthday groups for the Care Center and Haaland Estates. Those who volunteer are responsible for assisting with birthday party baking and preparation.

Patient Assistant Volunteers

Volunteers will be assisting the Admissions staff at the main entrance of HAMC. They will escort and direct hospital and clinic patients and visitors. Hours are from 9:00 – 11:00 am and 1:00 – 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.

The Singing Valentines HAMC Auxiliary Fundraiser had another fun and successful year. I want to extend a big thank you to our singers and all the cookie makers. This fundraiser puts a smile on so many faces, and our residents always sing along with us. The proceeds will help benefit the Acute Hospital We appreciate all of you for your contribution in supporting this fundraiser.

Influenza Alert

March, 2018

Upcoming Events Singing Valentine Success Volunteers needed Mark your Calendars

The Auxiliary Salad Luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 22 from 11:00-1:30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Proceeds from the luncheon will go to help with continuing education for Care Center Managers.

The Bedding and Blanket Sale is sponsored by the HAMC Auxiliary and will be held April 3rd from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and April 4th from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sheet sets, memory foam pillows, mink blankets, baby blankets, Sherpa throws and blankets. There will be something for everyone.

The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at First Lutheran Church.

Watch for your invitation.

NEWSLETTER

March Activities 1st Happy Hour

2nd, 9th, 15th, 23rd, 30th Bingo

5th Resident Council & Residents Rights Bingo

8th St. Patricks’ Day Bash

12th Happy Hour

13th Dinner Club

15th Monthly Birthday Celebration

21st, 28th Ely Elementary Sixth Graders Visit Us

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Movie Night

16th, 22nd Time for Crafts

19th Sing-along with Dianne

22nd Sassy Over 70’s Club

29th Blue Hatters Club

26th Bingo Store

Monday through Friday is Coffee Social. Every Wednesday evening is Movie Night. Every Thursday is Fried Egg day.

Front row: Jean Dorn, Diane Leier, Harriet Kreklau, Lynda Childress, Gayle Schneibel, Shelley Block, Vonnie Degenstein. Back row: Marge Heilman, Laurie Odden, Marlene Schaan, Mary Schmaltz, Susan Anderson

Visitor Restrictions have been lifted in the Care Center. However, we ask that if you are showing any signs or symptoms of fever, cold or flu you wait to visit when you are well.

Thank you for your part in keeping our residents healthy.

We are continually collecting e-mail addresses for our newsletter. If you would like to receive this newsletter via e-mail. Send a request to sblock@hamc.com.

If you have questions about volunteering, activities, upcoming events, calendars, schedules etc. Contact Shelley Block at 776.5455 ext. 2315 or sblock@hamc.com.

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It’s Happy Hour

Elizabeth Duchscher

We Remember

We’re Getting Crafty

Meet Our Dedicated Staff Sweetheart Dinner

Happy Birthday! Barb Jundt, March 8, Margaret Haman, March 16, Rose Hager, March 27, Darlene Borth, March 18

Our Valentine Royalty Amy Short is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and works as a Restorative Aide in our Care Center.

She has been caring for residents for over three years. She lives in Rugby, has a son and daughter.

When she isn’t working, she loves reading, relaxing and watching television. Spending time with her grandson brings her joy and she’s excited to welcome her second grandchild very soon.

She cherishes sharing stories with our residents. She often comments about the amazing lives they have lived and relishes in the history they share with her.

Lynn & Liz Carlson from 2nd floor.

Happy Hour has become a big hit for our residents.

They gather together, socialize and share memories with each other. We schedule this twice a month.

The Sweet Heart Dinner was a success. The couples enjoyed visiting together and

spending time with other couples.

Margaret Rude and Margaret Haman are proud of their clay pot bunnies.

Cup Cakes For everyone

Bob Pullman & Margaret Rude from 3rd floor.

Julie Kremer, June Lockrem, Bill Miller and Barb Kuntz showcase the cupcake banks they

We have spring on our minds with this flower

arranging class. Marjory Olson, Virginia

Fairbrother, Magaret Haman, June Lockrem

and Helen Austin all put their creativity to

work to arrange these beautiful displays.

Floral Arranging 101