December Inside this issue: A joint publication of Big Meadows and Pinnacle Place

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1 Big Meadows 1000 Longmoor Ave. Savanna, IL Phone: Website: December 2013 Pinnacle Place 1125 N. 5th Street Savanna, IL Phone: Website: A joint publication of Big Meadows and Pinnacle Place Inside this issue: S.T.R.I.V.E. Choir-Big Christmas-Pinnacle P. Trick or Treating-Big 2 Halloween Dress Up Mest Manor Cinderella Big Meadows Announcements Big Meadows Announcements Big Meadows Activity Calendar On Friday October 11th, Big Meadows received a visit from the S.T.R.I.V.E. choir. The choir performed an array of songs for Big Meadows residents and staff. Our residents really enjoyed this choir and can t wait to be able to hear them sing again. Pinnacle Place Announcements Pinnacle Place Menu Pinnacle Place Social Calendar *RSVP for Christmas dinner at Big Meadows by Friday, December 20, 2013 by calling

2 Savanna s River City Reader Page 2 Big Meadows Highlights On a rainy and cold Halloween night, the residents of Big Meadows handed out candy to the trick or treaters of Savanna. This year we had almost 200 youngsters show up at Big Meadows. The staff and residents loved getting to see all the costumes and happy children. Big Meadows would like to thank all the people who donated candy for this year s Halloween, and all the residents who came up front to greet the children and their families.

3 Savanna's River City Reader Page 3 Big Meadows Announcements Pictured Left: Winners of the Costume Contest Lisa Johnson as Cinderella and Terry Mattison as a woman. On Halloween afternoon Big Meadows held their annual costume contest, which is open to staff and residents. This year we had a fairy princess, a witch, a clown, a beauty queen, a little devil, a Roman, a woman, and a person dressed as raining cats and dogs. Everyone had a very fun time. On Wednesday, November 13th, the Mest Manor Thespians came to Big Meadows and performed their adaption of Cinderella for our residents and the public. We thank the members of the group for coming to Big Meadows and performing for our residents.

4 Remember-before getting rid of unwanted holiday decorations and craft items our activity department is always taking donations. For more information or questions please call Jaime at On December 19th at 6:30pm the New Spirit Band will be performing their annual Christmas Concert at Big Meadows. Community Coffee will be Wednesday December 11th at 9:30am in the dining room. We hope to see you there! On December 14th Big Meadows will be hosting an afternoon of Christmas Fun starting at 2pm in the Dining Room, with Christmas bingo, Talent Show, Santa, and refreshments. The event is open to all ages. Big Meadows joined forces with others in the community to make Savanna a Winter Wonderland this Christmas by decorating one of the vacant businesses downtown. We chose the former Boss Office Supply building so when you re downtown check out our window and the beautiful nativity scene that was made by resident Carol Perrin. Santa for Seniors has once again chosen to adopt our residents this holiday season. Gifts will be delivered December 23rd at 10am. A Christmas tree with items wanted is located in Sullivan s. The residents have been busy making ornaments for the Festival of Trees that is from December 7th-15th downtown in the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center. Remember to vote for your favorite tree. HINT, HINT!

5 On December 23rd at 2pm we will be having our resident and family Christmas party with gifts, Santa, and refreshments. All families are invited to attend this event. If you would like to bring a plate of your holiday goodies please have it here by 1pm that day. December Birthdays Residents: 1 Janet Spoerl 4 Martha Rhoden 11 Berneta Curtis 16 Susan Fransen 26 Dorothy Hatteberg 31 Ann Leonard Christmas dinner will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the main dining room on Wednesday, December 25th. Please RSVP by December 20 by calling with the number of guests. Up to 4 guests only per resident please. The menu is still being selected, but the meal will be exquisite and appetizing. Staff: 05 Beth Gundlach 08 Carla Siegwarth 11 Courtney Gilman 19 Catherine Schork 20 Ashley Nepean 27 Erika Gonyier Furry Friends Traveling Petting Zoo will be visiting Big Meadows on Wednesday December 18th at 2pm in the front lobby. Please stop by if you would like to meet our animal friends. Reminders: +Please make sure your loved one has a warm coat, gloves and hat for winter outings, as weather permits. +Please mark any new clothing a resident may get for Christmas or anything new brought in. +Holiday season activities are subject to change due to special groups visiting. Changes will be posted on facebook at: bigmeadows.nursinghome

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10 From the residents and staff at Big Meadows and Pinnacle Place Big Meadows 1000 Longmoor Ave. Savanna, IL Pinnacle Place 1125 N. 5th Street