Village Manor Retirement

Breezing with Bobbie!

2012-01-29T11:39:00.000-08:00

BREEZING WITH BOBBIE

Breezing with Bobbie are new outings that will be taking place for the residents of Village Manor. Some of the activities include:

Wednesday, February 1st- Trip to MJR Theater in Brighton to see the movie "Iron Lady."

Friday, Fedruary 3rd- Men's Coffee Group trip to Kahuna Coffee House.

Friday, February 10th- Lunch at the Olive Garden.

Friday, February 17th- Wine Tasting event at Howell's Mainstreet Winery.

Friday, February 24th- Trip to the Howell Opera House to see Bob Milne play jazz and ragtime music.

Saturday, March 3rd- Trip to the Fox Theater in Detroit to see Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific."

Sign ups are located on the windows outside the activity room.

Happy Groundhogs Day!

2012-01-29T11:17:00.000-08:00

February 2nd is Groundhogs Day. Phil will leave his burrow at 7:20 at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and observe the weather conditions. He will look for his shadow and make the prediction for the remainder of winter.
Will he see his shadow this year? The residents will be betting on the outcome Monday through Wednesday to win prizes the day of the big event.

January Birthdays!

2012-01-29T09:54:00.000-08:00

On January 27th, Village Manor held a Birthday Party for all the residents who had birthdays in January. Everyone was entertained by Jack "Just Plain Fun" Bailey and enjoyed wonderful birthday cake. Yum!

Happy Chinese New Year!

2012-01-22T11:17:00.000-08:00

On Monday, January 23rd, 2012 the Chinese will celebrate their New Year.

2012 is the year of the Dragon.

Celebrate MLK Day!

2012-01-15T11:58:00.001-08:00

Celebrate MLK Day on Monday January 16th, 2012!
MLK day is the federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday was first observed in 1986, making 2012 the 26th anniversary of the King federal holiday.

Upcoming Music Concert!

2012-01-14T11:18:00.001-08:00

On January 26th, 2012, the Hartland Senior Center will host a fundraising event for the music department. Join The Jarland Kay Trio and guest artist Harry Watters for an evening of fabulous live jazz music, dancing and refreshments. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the Hartland Senior Center before 1/23/2012.

Hartland Basketball Team

2012-01-14T10:54:00.001-08:00

Saturday, January 14th the residents of Village Manor had some very tall guest come and play cards and games. The boys from the Hartland Basketball Team were here playing bingo, euchre and much more. We are very thankful for their company.

2012!

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Major Events In 2012:
February 5th- Super Bowl XLVI.
February 6th- Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
April 15- Marks the 100 anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
May 12th- Starts the 2012 World Expo held in Yeosu, South Korea.
June 6th- The second and last solar transit of Venus of the century.
July and August- 2012 Summer Olympics in London
November 6th- United States Presidential Elections.

Happy New Year from Village Manor!

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December 19th- December 25th Events

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Events this week...
Monday, December 19th: Karaoke singing with the Jr. Optimists Club 2:45 PM
Tuesday, December 20th: Craft Time at 10:45 AM and 1st graders Christmas Concert at 1:00PM
Thursday, December 22nd: Ken "The Entertainer" with Al 1:15PM
Friday, December 23rd: Crystallina the Snow Fairy 1:00PM

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Brownies and Bingo and Cookies... Oh My!

2011-12-18T12:19:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, December 18th the residents of Village Manor were entertained with Christmas Bingo and songs from the very cute brownie troop.

The Milarch Family!

2011-12-17T11:46:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, December 17th, the residents had a visit from the Milarch Family... and when I say family I mean the whole group. How wonderful it was that this family came to play bingo and delight the residents with the Christmas story and carols. We are very thankful for their time.

Christmas Craft with Ore Creek!

2011-12-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, December 17th, members of Ore Creek Church came for their monthly visit with the residents of Village Manor. This month they made beautiful angel ornaments made from coffee filters... how crafty!

Another Successful Santa Breakfast!

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December 12th - December 18th

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Events this week...
Monday, December 12th: Silver Chords singers 2:45 PM and Hand Bell Choir 6:00 PM
Tuesday, December 13th: Gospel Sing-a-Long 1:00 PM and "History of Christmas Symbols" 3:00 PM
Wednesday, December 14th: Performance by 3rd and 4th graders from Creekside Elementary 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 15th: Jim Ciez Performance 6:00 PM
Friday, December 16th: Caroling 2:00 Pm and "Ask Annie" 3:00 Pm
Saturday, December 17th: Sew and Sews Craft 9:30 AM, Craft with Ore Creek Church 10:45 AM and Milarch Family Visit 1:00 PM

December 5th- December 11th Events

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With the amount of events happening here at Village Manor it will just be easier to update on a weekly basis.
For the first week of December we have...

Monday, December 5th: 11:00 am Jewelry by Jo! and at 2:45 pm Singer Craig Marsden

Tuesday, December 6th: 10:30 am Monica's Preschool Visit and 3:45 pm Catholic Central HS Brother's Club Sing-a-Long

Thursday, December 8th: 9:00 am Hartland Rotary here to wrap gifts, from 11:30 am- 3:00 pm Holiday Craft and Farmers Market, 4:15 pm Daisy Troop Visit, and 6:00 pm Lamplighters Barbershop Quartet
Friday, December 9th: Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30 om - 6:15 pm

Saturday, December 10th: Breakfast with Santa Event!

Upcoming Events in December!

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Upcoming Events:

Saturday, December 3rd- All Saints Lutheran Church High School Choir 1:15pm
Tuesday, December 6th- Catholic Central Brothers Club Singing Group 3:45pm
Thursday, December 8th- Lamplighters Barbershop Quartet Singers 6:00pm
Friday, December 9th- American Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30pm-6:15pm
Saturday, December 10th- Breakfast with Santa 9:00 Am (Tickets purchased @ office)
Sunday, December 11th- Boy Scout Troop Carolling 4:00pm
Monday, December 12th- Hand Bell Choir 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 14th- Visit from 3rd & 4th Graders from Creekside Elem 6:00pm
Sunday, December 18th- Brownie Troop Caroling 1:30pm
Sunday, December 25th- Christmas Day!
Saturday, December 31th- "Count Down to Noon" New Years Eve Party with entertainer Mario Massina

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas!

2011-11-26T07:18:00.000-08:00

The residents and staff at Village Manor Retirement are getting into the holiday spirit by decking the halls of our wonderful home. Being a huge fan of this holiday season it is going to be a great pleasure celebrating with my new family.

Warm wishes to you and yours...

Elizabeth

Holiday Craft!

2011-11-19T09:43:00.000-08:00

On Friday, November 25th, 2011 the residents of Village Manor will have the opportunity to help decorate our dining room. Crafts will be made in apartment #127 at 1:00PM.

Come join in the fun and help us kick off the holiday season!

Original Watercolors by Thel!

2011-11-19T08:35:00.001-08:00

Saturday, November 19th, 2011 Village Manor hosted "Original Watercolors by Thel" in the lobby. Thelma Mitchell, a resident of Village Manor, presented her amazing artwork for everyone to enjoy.

Then event will go from 10am-6pm today! Stop in and see!

Ask Annie Nurse and Comedian!

2011-11-19T08:29:00.001-08:00

Saturday, Novemeber 19th, 2011
Ask Annie is back at Village Manor to inform and entertain the residents.

Her big tip this month is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Her product of choice is bag balm. Interesting fact, bag balm was originally used on the farm for cows, horses and other pets.

Upcoming Events in November!

2011-11-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

November is another busy month here at Village Manor with the holidays fast approaching.
Here are some upcoming events:
Tuesday, November 8th: Craft Time with Michelle Sharpe, 10:45Am
Tuesday, November 8th: Performance by "Dibbleville Dolls," 3:00 PM
Friday, November 11th: Veterans Day Celebration
Friday, November 18th: The Travelling Farmers Market and Holiday Artisans Bazaar
Thursday, November 24th: Happy Thanksgiving! (Office Closed)
Other events: The return of Dancin' DJ's, Russ and Bill and the Jr. Optimists Club.

Pumpkin Carving Fun!

2011-11-05T09:52:00.000-07:00

On Monday, October 24th, the residents of Village Manor were joined by the Jr. Optimists of Hartland High School for some wonderful pumpkin carving, cider and donuts to celebrate the holiday. After carving the pumpkins were displayed around the dinning room.

Happy 100th Birthday Bill F!

2011-11-05T09:45:00.000-07:00

Village Manor had a wonderful celebration in honor of one great resident, Bill F. A large crowd gathered for the celebration held in our lobby. The residents were entertained by the musical styling of Daniel Byson and entertainer Jimi Dill.

Blood Drive!

2011-11-05T09:38:00.001-07:00

Friday, December 9th, 2011 Village Manor will be hosting there "Be a Good Cookie" Blood Drive. The event will take place from 12:30 PM- 6:15 Pm.

Also, if anyone would like to donate to Toys for Tots, please bring a new, unwrapped gift to the drive to share with a child in our area.

Gobble Gobble!!

2011-11-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, November 5th, the residents had another amazing craft to make with the Ore Creek Community Church group. These little turkeys were made from pine cones, acorns, foam feathers and pipe cleaners. Another great creation from the wonderful church group.

Can't wait to see what else they have in store for the residents...

Coming Events!!

2011-10-23T11:04:00.000-07:00

The Week of October 24th-31st is going to be filled with tons of fun!

Monday, at 2:45pm, we have the Jr. Optimists of Hartland High School coming to carve pumpkins with the residents.

Tuesday, at 3:15pm, Dancin' DJs are back for another entertaining performance.

Wednesday, at 1:00pm, the event "Music Memories" will be celebrating October Birthdays.

Saturday, Scrap booking fun in the activities room from 9am-5pm.

Monday, Halloween celebrations all day with Super Bingo Party at 1:30pm.

All the Holiday Crafts!

2011-10-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

The residents of Village Manor have been very busy, busy bees lately. Fall is a great time for holiday crafts.

Toilet paper pumpkins were provided by Ore Creek Community Church as a project one Saturday morning. There are many of these little guys all around the facility.

Ghost flags were made last Saturday morning during the first "Craft Time with Liz."

We have also welcomed a new sewing group, "The Sew and Sews," who will be making some great fabric crafts over the next couple of weekends.

Stay tuned for more holiday crafts to come...

Spicer's Orchard Trip

2011-10-23T09:31:00.001-07:00

On October 10th and 17th a group of residents from Village Manor took a trip to the apple orchard, Spicer's Orchard to be exact.

The residents enjoyed the many things Spicer's had to offer, from apple picking, cider and donuts, pumpkins and hayrides.

For more info about Spicer's Orchard check out their website at http://www.spicerorchars.com/

Hartland Flowers

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THANKS A BUNCH!

The residents and staff of Village Manor Retirement would like to send our deepest gratitude to Hartland Flowers for donating such beautiful arrangements to decorate our home.

See more of their wonderful arrangements at http://www.hartlandflowers.com/

Events in October!

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Upcoming Events:

Thursday, October 6th- Jewelry Show with Denny and Marge, 11am-1pm

Monday, October 10th and October 17th- Trip to Spicer's Cider Mill

Thursday, October 27th- Production of "That's Entertainment" @ Hartland Senior Center

Monday, October 31st- Halloween Super Bingo Party, 1:30pm

Praise in the Morning!

2011-09-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, September 25th, the residents of Village Manor had a morning filled with music. The praise group Echos of Happiness came to delight the residents with their versions of popular praise and worship songs. The group is comprised or couples and friends from all over the state.

Senior Spelling Bee!

2011-09-24T07:37:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, September 21st, Village Manor hosted the 3rd Annual Livingston County Senior Spelling Bee. Teams were comprised of members from Abbey Park at Mill River, Howell Senior Center and residents of Village Manor. Congratulations to the winner, Mrs. Lois Watson, of Abbey Park at Mill River and all that participated. The competition was great and all that attended had a wonderful time.
Thanks go out to all the sponsors and people that participated.

For a video of the event, check out the page at the Harland Patch:
http://hartland.patch.com/articles/village-manor-retirement-hosts-senior-spelling-bee

Ask Annie Nurse and Comedian!

2011-09-17T08:20:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 17th, some of the residents of Village Manor joined Annie the Nurse and Comedian in the lobby for questions and answers and a lot of laughs. Annie disscussed different topics, such as how the weather changing can affect your health.

Upcoming Events in September!

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Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, September 21st- Senior Spelling Bee

Thursday, September 29th- Flu Shot Clinic from 1-3pm

Also, entertainment from Osceola String Quartet, Daniel Byson and the return of Dancin' DJs.

Veterans Ceremony

2011-09-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, September 7th, the residents of Village Manor were invited to attend a ceremony honoring veterans. The ceremony was presented by Phill from AMVET Post 2006, with the assistance of his dog Cody.

Veterans were presented with a medal of appreciation for their service.

Photos of this great event coming soon.

Luau at Village Manor!

2011-09-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

On Saturday September 3rd, in celebration of the holiday weekend, the residents enjoyed the musical styling's of Will and Minday.

The husband and wife duo sang some traditional Hawaiian music and pop classics. Mindy also entertained the residents with traditional hula dancing.

Both residents and staff participated in the fun!

Residents Show Red Wing Pride!

2011-05-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

Residents of Village Manor never give up hope! We're cheering on our Detroit Red Wings to a Round 2 victory in the Stanley Cup Playoffs!

Residents Enjoy Mini Market/Craft Fair

2010-09-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

Village Manor Retirement is proud to host a series of mini markets/craft fairs for our residents. Homemade breads, pies, cookies, jams and diabetic desserts were in plenty for purchase. Fresh fruits and vegetables were also available with everything portioned for the senior appetite. Our next markets will be on October 12th and November 16th. The public is welcome!

Village Manor Retirement Honors Vets

2010-05-24T12:46:00.000-07:00

Village Manor Retirement is proud to honor its veterans. The Hartland Senior Center Men's Club joined our residents for breakfast while Commissioner David Domas handed out Certificates of Recognition for their distinguished service in the U.S. armed forces. We were reminded that we will always be the "Land of the Free" as long as we are the "Home of the Brave". Following that wonderful presentation, they were treated to a lecture by Don Burgett, WWII celebrated author and decorated veteran.

Next, Quilts of Valor presented each of our veterans with a hand-made quilt in honor of their service. Ann Meredith, Quilts of Valor Coordinator, and her crew lovingly make each quilt to present to veterans to thank them for the freedom that each one of us enjoys.

The afternoon was made special by an appearance from WWII veteran and film maker, Duane Zemper. Residents were able to view his short film and then follow up with discussion and questions to Mr. Zemper himself. What a treat!

To round out the day, the Rolling Thunder Veterans Group appeared for a special POW flag raising and the Marine Corps League shot a 21 gun salute. We could never thank our veterans enough for their brave service. This day, however, was a wonderful way to try!

Resident Couple Celebrates 65 Years of Marriage

2010-04-08T11:30:00.000-07:00

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bloomfield celebrated 65 years of marriage with friends and family at Village Manor Retirement on March 22, 2010. Mr. Bloomfield fondly recalled the day that they said their vows in front of the fireplace in his wife's parent's home. The Hartland Senior Center's Men's Barbershop Quartet came in to entertain for the occasion. Scrumptious cake, friends and fun - what a great way to celebrate 65 years!

Fish Fry Fridays Are Back!

2010-02-12T12:12:00.000-08:00

Village Manor Retirement is proud to host our second annual series of Fish Fry Fridays! This year we will feature an all you can eat buffet with tender broiled and fried Pollock with tartar sauce, several succulent salads, fresh rolls and butter, French fries, vegetables and dessert for just $11.00 per person. Children 12 years and under are just $5.00 and 2 years and under are FREE. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to our local Gleaner's Food Bank.

Our Fish Fry Fridays will be February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For reservations, please call 810-632-6200. See you there!

Residents Offered New Way to Keep In Touch

2010-01-06T13:59:00.000-08:00

Residents at Village Manor are now offered a new way to keep in touch with friends and family members who are too far away to visit often. Webcam services with personal assistance are offered free of charge. We find that simple things, such as being able to visually see a beloved friend or family member, add so much to the daily living experience here at Village Manor.

State Champions Visit Village Manor

2009-12-11T07:03:00.000-08:00

Members from the 2009 State Champion football team and other young gentlemen from Catholic Central High School delighted our residents with an afternoon of holiday caroling. Each resident received a special present and then enjoyed the festive sounds of the male chorus.

Holiday Cheer

2009-12-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

Our residents and team members all joined in for an impromptu sing along at our Breakfast with Santa. The morning was filled with lots of holiday cheer, fun and memories that will last a lifetime by "kids" of all ages!

Breakfast With Santa

2009-11-13T07:16:00.000-08:00

Join us on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast with Santa! Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, sausage links, herbed breakfast potatoes, buttermilk pancakes with honey butter and maple walnut syrup, assorted cereals, fresh seasonal fruit, juice, coffee, tea and milk. Children will enjoy decorating their own holiday cookies, making a holiday craft and having their picture taken with Santa. Professional photo packages will be available for purchase. Tickets are just $7.00 per person and children 2 years and under are free! Advance ticket purchase is required, so hurry and get your tickets before they run out!

Hartland Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner

2009-10-13T10:16:00.000-07:00

Village Manor is pleased to host the Hartland Senior Centers annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year. The public is welcome to celebrate with us on Tuesday, November 17th. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. and will include House Salad with choice of Dressing, Roast Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Baked Acorn Squash, Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Rolls and Butter. The Hartland Senior Center will be selling tickets for $8.00 each and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Gleaners Food Bank. You may contact Susanne Bianchette at (810) 632-6200 for further information, and to request that we add your name to our mailing list for future events. You will always get a warm welcome at our community. We look forward to seing you soon!

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Livingston County Senior Spelling Bee

2009-10-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Village Manor Retirement was honored to host the 1st Annual Livingston County Senior Spelling Bee. Over 70 seniors and family members watched 15 contestents from the Livingston County area compete in this distinguished event. Our very own Margaret Baker took 2nd place. CONGRATULATIONS MARGARET!!

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Welcome to the Village Manor Retirement blog! This is a great way for you to keep up with exciting events and activities here at Village Manor Retirement. For an even better view, please contact Susanne Bianchette at 810-632-6200 to schedule lunch and a tour. We can't wait to see you!