Bickford of Moline

Yayyyyy! It's spring and today actually felt like it! We were outside playing in the dirt getting our garden ready for planting. Then we sat around in the sun visiting, and enjoying the court yard sunshine. We have been waiting so long for this, but most of all we have been waiting to get out and soak up the warm sun. Finally we can shake off the thick sweaters and move around more freely. Here at Bickford Cedar Falls we are loving this opportunity to spend time with friends in the warm sunshine. Make sure you take the time in your busy life to do the same. From all of us here at Bickford Cedar Falls...Blessings.

This was manicure day, so this morning those who wanted got their nails polished. This afternoon we had a sing-a-long. Then we made plans for the hanging planters we'll be putting in our courtyard. We had thought we'd do some planting today, but the weather isn't cooperating. So we stuck to planning. Later we began our Weekly Book Club with the book "Frances Slocum: The Lost Sister of Wyoming."

Hellooo Spring! The sun is shining today and it is warming our hearts! Front porch is getting a "face lift" and will soon be ready for all to sit outdoors and visit. The grass has been mowed for the first time this year and is such a wonderful smell! We invite you come and sit for a spell, enjoy some homemade lemonade and freshly baked cookies while visiting with your loved one or just watching the golfers tee off for the season.

This week was all about flexibility! The carpet layers were here most of the week installing our beautiful new flooring. At times we had to relocate where activities were to be held but all worked out well, and we now get to reap the benefits! Ladies Spa Day is always a fun, relaxing activity and several of our ladies took the time to "spa" on Thursday. I really enjoy the conversation we have while they get a little extra pampering. Today we hope to have our first of the season porch time. We all look forward to sitting in our rocking chairs, and taking in natures beauty.

Is it Spring yet? Not only has Mother Nature overslept, I think she is in a coma! We are all anticipating the arrival of warmer weather despite the calendar saying spring has been here almost a month. The branches are anxiously anticipating the opportunity to get outside to start planting flowers. Even though our pots and baskets are yet to make an appearance, we do have our front porches cleaned up and we invite you to enjoy the porch in the hopes spring will actually spring here soon!

Thursday we honored our volunteers, with an Appreciation Celebration. Opportunities Unlimited provides volunteers to assist with Bible Study as well as Aviary care every week. This group rotates 25 volunteers, that bring smiles and have formed wonderful friendships with everyone at Bickford Assisted Living. We are very grateful for this relationship we have developed over the last 2 years. Thank You!