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Restorium Ramblings ... |
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Quite a lively winter at the Restorium |
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April 20, 2017 |
Residents at the Boundary County Restorium
have been asked to write an article for
publication in the local news on a quarterly
basis, and we at News Bonners Ferry are
delighted to welcome their writings ... we just
wish they could write even more!
Life here in the Restorium is full of activity.
We are blessed to have a staff who really cares
about us and who do much to make our lives
interesting.
This winter has been so severe, but several
inside activities kept our folks busy so no one
got cabin fever too badly!
Outside, though there was so much snow cover
that we had an unusual “Snow Removal Crew.”
Several men from the penitentiary came to remove
the three or four feet of snow on our roofs. The
local TV station even came to talk to residents
about them!
Two residents were interviewed and got their
“15-minutes of fame” when the interview was
shown that evening on the local station.
Everyone said our residents did us proud!
We are blessed to have staff who take care to
make sure the Restorium is as homey as possible.
Decorations magically appear for every season
and every special holiday, and they are
beautiful. Every month birthdays are celebrated
with flowers for women and a meal choice for
men.
Daily and monthly activities include exercise
three mornings a week, bingo most days, bowling
every Monday, various church services every
Sunday, and a scenic bus trip on Tuesday
mornings with an ice cream treat at the end ...
Fun!
Wednesday offers movie time and/or special
musical guests, ice cream socials and other
miscellaneous fun or educational things to do.
The librarian comes on Thursday twice monthly.
Books of choice are delivered. What a great
service!
Thursdays are so special and so important to our
residents because folks come in to give varied
hair care.
All the ladies (and men) look really spiffy on
Friday! Friday and Saturday are varied. Bible
study happens on Friday. Saturday means a movie
with popcorn. Sunday is church day with various
local congregation holding services and special
music. Church is very well attended.
Our director always emphasizes that the
Restorium is “home” for the residents and they
are to be treated with dignity. The staff is
respectful and kind. Rare attitudes indeed.
Sadly, several residents have passed away this
winter. All of us, residents and staff alike,
are saddened. We want to express our sincere
condolences to each family. We miss them.
Many thanks to Friends of the Restorium for all
the many, many blessings of all kinds that they
bestow on us. Every month the residents select
one staff member to honor as Employee of the
Month. Each chosen staff member is recognized
with flowers and appropriate gifts.
Speaking of gifts, the Restorium is a great gift
to its residents, its staff and to the
community. Any questions or to volunteer, call
267-2453.
More Restorium ramblings next time! |
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