The Barbie Movie The Barbie Movie What is it about the Barbie Movie that is creating so much attention? KristenMeyer / Tuesday, October 17, 2023 0 15304 Ok. So we clearly had a lot of fun showing the Barbie Movie in Rayburn Hall on Friday. The pre-party was a hoot! The energy our residents brought to the event was palpable. It's a fun movie, but since I'm blogging on a website for a Senior Community, I thought I might dig deeper and my attention went to the bench scene. Academy award winning, fashion designer, Ann Roth, meets Barbie on a bench where Barbie looks at this elderly woman and says, "you're beautiful," and Ann Roth responds, "I know it." There it is!!! Women talking to each other through generations. Barbie's decision to leave Barbieland and embrace the discomforts of the human experience and to see beauty in aging are some of the themes in the movie. There was magic in the air on friday as we drank pink cocktails, ate pink popcorn, and enjoyed each other as modern women living in challenging times. Read more
Manipulation, Moonshine, and Murder Manipulation, Moonshine, and Murder By Valarie Veanes Upson KristenMeyer / Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 13532 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 11133 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 15113 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
Lynne Standish / Friday, September 18, 2020 / Categories: Clark Meadows Blog Senior community staff acknowledged on National Assisted Living Week It was Thursday afternoon about 2:45 pm and the staff in the entire community were called to Clark Meadows for another presentation. Standing socially distanced along with many residents, the following was presented by Jody Wilbur, Lifestyle Coordinator. "During these trying times over the past 6 months, the team....our staff, has been outstanding. Keeping all of us out of harms way with safety precautions, sanitizers, masks, locked doors, etc. They have shown us kindness, patience, humor and love. This is National Assisted Living Week and there is no greater staff or group of friends than what we have here at Clark Meadows and Ferris Hills. Today is heart day and as poet Maya Angelou once said, " I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people." The real heroes are all around us here today. You all deserve a heart award today. You are our heroes and we thank you for all you do for us." Each staff person then received a heart award for 2020 from Margaret or Al; two of our residents at Clark Meadows. A special afternoon for all! Previous Article This week was National Assisted Living Week! We are proud to recognize our Program Manager, Jennifer Army. Next Article Going above and beyond during National Assisted Living Week! Print 15833