Special Events
Education Awards
The annual Forum Education Award ceremony was held on July30th. Thirty-six employees received awards. A description of the event can be found by clicking on the Committee News page in the orange navigation bar at left. here is a picture of the students who received awards with three of the Committee members.
Photo by Andrea Kane Photography
Front row, (l to r): Heather Dollard, Lindsey Schulman, Brittany Kirton, Mikaela Saunders, Caitlyn Alexander, Craig Healy, Emily Ladd, Michelle Romano, Kaitlyn Valluzzo, Cassie Dollard
Second row, (l to r): Rosael Sanchez; Jane Brewer, Committee member; Shantrese Phillips; Kelly Stout; Caroline Stuart, Chair of the Committee; Christine Cieslarczyk; Bakis Abubakarr; Catherine Poltronieri, Committee member; Eryn Clark; Felicia Papendick.
Third row, (l to r): Juan Cobos, Taylor Ortega, Edgar Alfonso, Jennifer Cieslarczyk, Amrit Braich, John Sobkowiak, Ryan McEvenie, Connor Montferrat, Paige Nelson, Chaneta Taylor.
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Fun on a Warm Afternoon
The House Committee sponsored an Ice Cream Social in the Lakeside cafe on Wednesday afternoon, June 23rd. About 120 residents and staff spent time enjoying the variety of flavors and toppings provided by Mr. Alex Vincent, our Catering Manager. There was lemonade and iced tea, too!
The occasion was intended to ensure that residents all know the cafe is now open all day. It is a delightful, sunny and comfortable place to stop for a cup of coffee or tea and to spend time chatting with friends.
Here are some pictures to show what fun we had!
A Very Successful Ice Cream Social
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American Boychoir
The American Boychoir training choir visited Meadow Lakes on May 19th. Following are photographs taken during their pre-performance rehearsal with conductor Fred Meads.
American Boychoir Training Choir
Wordplay from Alice in Wonderland
February 26, 2010
Photos from WordPlay from Alice in Wonderland
Adapted by Doris Willens Kaplan
Directed by Judith Hawk
Musical Direction: Don Smith
Opening Song for Wordplay
Let us take you by the hand
to a place called wonderland
Through the looking glass you'll climb
Following us to magic time
Come and join us in our quest
To find wordplay that's the best
From the scenes we knew in the long ago
In a place called Wonderland
We'll meet flowers that can speak
And an egg that is unique
We'll meet critters grave and sad
And more than one who's more than mad
But there's one thing they all share
They love wordplay, so beware,
You must love it too, or you'll hate to be
In a place called wonderland.
Once again, Doris Willens Kaplan treated Meadow Lakes residents to a heart-warming production. Her genius coupled with Don Smith's incredible musical ability has shown us many a Wonderful evening.
Kudos to you Doris!
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Great Books - A Musical Romp
September 11, 2009
"Great Books" - A Musical Romp
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"The Meadow Lakes Follies" presented a delightful program of Gilbert and Sullivan music with original lyrics by Doris Willens Kaplan, Musical Direction by Don Smith, and overall Direction by Judith Hawk, Assistant Director of Resident Activities. The Narrator was Betta Elliott.
Vocalization was by a company of seven Meadow Lakes residents: Tony Bianno, Stu Hunter, Doris Kaplan, Bob Kendall, Carl Schorske, Dana Stevenson, and Elizabeth Wadsworth. We only regret we cannot let you hear their voices again as you look forwad to their next show.
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Director of Sales & Marketing, JULIE HARP, is welcomed to Meadow Lakes
Julie Harp comes to use with 20 years of experience in the Senior Living Industry. Julie refers to herself as a senior living educator and thoroughly enjoys guiding people through the process that leads to making the right life-style decisions.
Julie welcomes her new Meadow Lakes opportunity with open arms. She can’t wait to make a difference for all in our community.
Jay Zimmer, Executive Director of Meadow Lakes, welcomed our new Marketing Director at breakfast in the Lakeside Cafe on Monday, June 15, 2009.
Resident Appreciation Dinner - June 4, 2009
In recognition of the efforts of residents to support Meadow Lakes in so many ways, Executive Director, Jay Zimmer, again this year surprised us with a special dinner. Pictured are residents enjoying the special meal prepared by Chef Angelo Cala and Dining Manager David Gonzalez. A record crowd of 175 residents attended the event on June 4 in the Main Dining Room.
The menu included Carrot Ginger soup, Asparagus wrapped with smoked salmon and drizzled with a roasted pepper mayonnaise, Stuffed Prawn with crabmeat and Tenderloin of Beef au jus, Green bean almandine, and smashed red bliss potatoes with sour cream and chives. For desert there was a Molten Chocolate Truffle Cake with coffee ice cream and Kahlua sauce.
In the pictures that follow, you will see many of our amazing staff sitting with us at dinner, including Jay Zimmer, our host. Look for David Gonzalez, Dining Manager, and Mr. Alex Vincent, Catering Manager. Have you ever seen them sitting in the dining room before?
Wii Sports at Meadow Lakes
The Wii system, which incorporates bowling, boxing, golf, tennis and baseball, came to us through the encouragement of staff members, Stacey Judge and Chris Harman. Wii is set up in the Game Room on lower 13 where residents can try each of the sports. While exercise is part of the venue, each participant can decide for him or herself just how much exercise to get. The games actually can be played sitting down and so provide excellent exercise for those in wheel chairs.
In Wii, the court, course, or playing area for each sport is shown on a TV screen and the golf club or racquet is replaced by a wand, much like a TV wand, which the player swings to create action on the screen.
The grand opening of the Game Room took place on November 25, 2009. Soon a Wii tournament will be held with enthusiastic participants from among our residents. Here are Jay Zimmer and Glenn Brewer cutting the ribbon at the Game Room Opening.
Additional pictures can be found on the Games_Sports page. To go there, select Games_Sports on the orange navigation bar at the top left of this page or click here:
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