Halcyon House News

Minister Jason Collier, representing the Ainsworth Community Church/United Church of Crawfordsville provided the weekly chapel service to Halcyon House residents on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The sermon title was 'Peter's Vision.” Scripture from Acts: 1-17, 34-48 was shared with those in attendance. Linda McNiel shared her musical talents on the piano.

Congratulations to our April 600 Club Members! The following people worked out at least 600 minutes in the month of April: Mathena Barta, Larry Canfield, Shirley Canfield, Bill Chmelar, Roger Cutkomp, Gladys Ferguson, Audrey Goldsmith, Bea Johnson, Jane Leyden, Karen McCreedy, Becky Patterson, Clyde Pearce, Marcella Reed, Erma Ropp, Denny Sorrell, Nan Stark, Rosie Stelton, Linda Sturdevant, Fran Victor, Peter Weller, and Sandy Weller. In total, the group worked out more than 28,000 minutes in April. Great job to all of the participants!

Halcyon House residents and Community Wellness members went on the road with their line-dancing class. Linda Lowe, Carole Peoples, Carol Miller, Gretta Embree, Mercy Brinning, Heather Schenk, Jenna Konig, Denny and Connie Sorrell, Peg Helscher, Karen Arbuckle, Cathy Ross and Becky Carter visited Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City! They enjoyed a delicious dinner and line dancing lessons. Following the lessons, they got to show off some of their favorite dances, such as 'Burn Down the House” and 'Fake I.D.” Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to going back!

On Monday, May 1, May Day baskets were delivered to all of the residents of Halcyon House and the participants of Lending Hands. The wonderful and festive baskets were put together by the Resident Culture Club, and hand-delivered with the help of Lucy Patton, daughter of team member Taylor Reid; Quintyn Garibay, son of team member Megan Richardson; and Jocelyn Carter, daughter of team member Becky Carter. Lots of smiles were exchanged throughout each household. Thank you so much to the Resident Culture Club, Lucy, Quintyn, and Jocelyn!

Also on Monday, our Rosewood residents were treated to the gorgeous weather, as many shared a picnic lunch in the courtyard. Residents wore sunhats and soaked up lots of warm sunshine.

The 'Joy of Music” comes in once a week on Wednesdays to Rosewood. A large group of residents always enjoy singing along, and doing all of the musical activities offered by the wonderful staff from 'Joy of Music.” Music is so important and our residents really shine during this activity!

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to Nancy Mattocks, Mary Hammes, Frances Moore, and Grace Egli.