St. Luke Living Center: Residents celebrate June birthdays
By GLADYS MANN
St. Luke Living Center reporter
Valley United Methodist Church brought service to us June 5.
Khrista Branson brought in dried weeds and wild flowers Monday morning for us to identify. In the afternoon Ellen Darrow played a selection of old songs on the piano.
Pretty-up day was Tuesday morning. We got our nails done. The hospital auxiliary tea was held in the afternoon. Hot drinks and cookies were served.
Wednesday was a birthday party for all the June birthdays. Those honored were Jane Williams, David Helmer, Bev Echtenacher, Pearl Baxter, and Kathy Hurst. Ice cream, cake, and punch were served.
An hour of hymn singing was held Thursday morning with Lois Winter. Khrista took five out to eat lunch. The afternoon was outings in the mini van over the countryside.
Friday morning was cookie baking with Khrista. Everyone drops by for cookies. We enjoy eating them with coffee. Bingo was played in the afternoon with Madeline Dvorak and granddaughter Kara. She always treats us with her delicious prune and apricot kolaches. We also enjoyed fruit juice.
Children from the Presbyterian and Valley Methodist churches who were attending vacation Bible school brought in tool boxes filled with flowers to give to residents. They are brightening our dining rooms.
Gene Vinduska played polka and waltz music Saturday morning on his accordion. We always enjoy his playing. In the afternoon video movies were shown. Khrista gets them from the city library.
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Sunday church service was brought by the Rev. John Goering of Eastmoor United Methodist Church.
On Memorial Day Sue Gutsch led a memorial service in the courtyard. Her grandson played songs on his trumpet. He also sounded Taps. The story of Taps is a sad one. It originated in the Civil War. After a rough battle the troops fell back. One lone soldier was left lying on the field. An old soldier crawled out and dragged him in. He then discovered he was in the enemy uniform. He also discovered the man was his son. The boy died of his wounds. The father asked for a military funeral but was refused. They found a slip of paper in his pocket with the title "Taps" with a few music notes. It was played at his funeral. It has been played ever since at all military funerals and memorials.
A farewell party was held Thursday for Betty Snelling and Kevin Cronkleton, given by the residents. We will miss them.
We attended a Red Hat Society party at Marion Manor. Khrista Branson took five residents to visit. We had a lot of fun. We even saw some residents that we knew and we were able to visit with them.
Friday was cookie baking and the afternoon was spent playing bingo with Lois Winter. Refreshments were served.
Video movies, snacks, games, and a coffee hour were enjoyed Saturday.
