Manipulation, Moonshine, and Murder Manipulation, Moonshine, and Murder By Valarie Veanes Upson KristenMeyer / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 8999 A lively discussion from this new auther, Valarie Veanes Upson, captivated us as she uncovered the history of her grandmother's tragic past. We learned more about life during the Great Depression and what people had to do to survive. Read more
Golden Age Party at Clark Meadows Golden Age Party at Clark Meadows It's National Assisted Living Week and this is one of our celebrations at Clark Meadows! KristenMeyer / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 7069 Today we enjoyed music performed by Katherine McGrath. She played Jazz standards, old Speakeasy music, and wonderful songs about friendship and love. It's been a full week of activities including an Octoberfest party, Sports Day, and a lecture put on by visiting author, Valerie Veanes Upson. Tomorrow is the Car Show! Read more
Apples, Apples, All Around! Apples, Apples, All Around! While Foraging at Ferris Hills and Clark Meadows we found an Apple Tree! KristenMeyer / Wednesday, September 6, 2023 0 9507 Delicious feral apples growing on our property! Apple sauce, apple crisp, apple pie, tarte au pomme? Anyone? They're not ready yet so stay tuned. Read more
Summer Cooking Class and Wine Pairing with Melissa Summer Cooking Class and Wine Pairing with Melissa Grilled Peaches & Burrata on Crustini KristenMeyer / Wednesday, August 30, 2023 0 7389 This was Mellissa's first cooking class. She hopes to host this event once a month with a seasonal twist. Today's demonstration was casual and fun. Peaches, burrata, balsamic glaze on crustini made for a DELICIOUS combination! Can't want to see what Melissa comes up with next. Read more
Lynne Standish / Wednesday, May 11, 2022 / Categories: Ferris Hills Blog, Clark Meadows Blog Recognizing our Shining Star! Each year, Thompson Health has a "Shining Star" ceremony for those associates who have been nominated by their peers for exceptional work and abiding by the CARES values. Winners are chosen by a secret committee. A number of staff were on hand Tuesday, May 10th for this ceremony. One of our Nutrition associates, Laura Hillson was surprised and pleased to be honored with her shining star this year! "As the lead server and host in the Clark Meadows dining room, Laura is often the first person residents see in the morning, and she never fails to bring sunshine to their day. She takes the time to ask how they're doing, commits their likes and dislikes to memory, listens intently to their needs and promptly follows up if one has a special order or concern. She takes pride in training new associates and is a role model to all with her energy, her patience and her take-charge, effervescent personality. As one associate said, "CARES values? She has them all." Congratulations Laura and thank you! Previous Article And they're off! Next Article Sprucing up! Print 12418