Our residents have been keeping busy and having fun! From manicures and bingo to helping one another during games, there was plenty of laughter and teamwork to go around. We spent time peeling eggs for supper, creating wonderful items for our fundraiser, and shopping for favorite treasures in the Bickford Store. To top it all off, on this cool, dreary day, our fireplace came to life, bringing warmth and comfort that everyone enjoyed! #BickfordofBurlington #Montessori #Fall #BickfordStore

We enjoyed a fantastic Halloween party filled with adorable costumes, festive fun, and great company. It was wonderful to see so many friends and welcome new faces to the celebration! Residents had a great time decorating and loved seeing all the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes. The smiles, laughter, and festive spirit made for a truly memorable day for everyone. A huge shout-out to everyone who donated candy and helped make the day so special. Special thanks to Cassie and her family, as well as Callie, for all their hard work, dedication, and support. Your generosity and efforts helped create a fun-filled celebration that brought joy to our residents and visitors alike! Tamatha Royer, Jeanette Watson, Sheila Davis, Marty Janik, Debbie Christensen, Mazzios, Melissa Hootman-Paige, Jeff, Amy & Sue Kristensen, Crystal Kimbrough, Cindy Boyle, Cassie &Sarah Powell, Normas Sanderson, Cody Munson, Samantha Munson, Thyme & Spice Company, Kris Hanks, Gwen Scholar, Great River Resource, Kim Cahill Pyle. #BickfordofBurlington #Montessori #HappyHalloween

Residents stayed active and engaged this week with gardening, games, and our popular "Dress Like Your Resident" It was a week full of fun, friendship, and memorable moments for all. #BickfordofBurlington #Montessori

What a wonderful week at Bickford! Our residents had a great time during their trip to Harvestville Farm. The apple cider and famous apple cider donuts were a huge hit with everyone, making for a delicious and memorable outing. We also gathered together to celebrate our nurse, Crystal, at a special goodbye party. We are grateful for all she has done and wish her the very best in her next chapter. A special thank you goes to Mary, who always takes such wonderful care of our flowers and gardens, keeping them beautiful for everyone to enjoy. We were also delighted to welcome Nicole from the Art Center, who stopped by with a fun and creative painting project that brought out many smiles and artistic talents. It was a week filled with friendship, gratitude, creativity, and fun! #BickfordofBurlington #Fall #HarvestvilleFarm #PumpkinPatch

We had a wonderful time enjoying a variety of activities together! Residents enjoyed a crazy game of dominos, took a fun bus ride, and cooled off with delicious ice cream sundaes. Creativity was in full swing with crafts. We had awesome Family History Day! Conversations were had that brought back cherished memories, looking at pictures they brought in to share. Laughter and friendly competition filled the room during Family Bingo. To top it all off, The Silver Steppers provided fantastic entertainment that was enjoyed by everyone. It was a week filled with smiles, connection, and special moments shared with friends and family. #BickfordofBurlington #FamilyHistory #Memories

We spent our days soaking up the beautiful weather on the front porch and in the courtyard, enjoying good conversation and time together. Residents had fun getting creative by making pumpkins in a variety of ways, challenging one another to games of Scrabble, and continuing to harvest fresh tomatoes from our garden. We also shared a sweet treat by making and enjoying chocolate-covered pretzels together. It was a wonderful week filled with laughter, creativity, friendship, and simple moments that made lasting memories.

We tried our hand at hydro dipping and enjoyed seeing everyone’s creativity shine. Later, we went for a drive to Geode and made an unexpected stop in a small town where one of our residents grew up, bringing back many fond memories and stories. We also enjoyed an engaging presentation by Russ Fry, helped one another during a lively game of bingo, and ended the day at the Players Workshop, where we were treated to a wonderfully performed play that was the perfect ending to a fun-filled evening. #BickfordofBurlington #Laughter #Montessori

Laughter and friendly competition filled the room as we played checkers, dominoes, and bingo. We were also delighted to harvest the radishes we nurtured and grew together. Another special highlight was enjoying a lovely Ladies' Tea Time filled with conversation and connection. We also began creating a gratitude list, sharing the many people, blessings, and moments we are thankful for. #BickfordofBurlington #Gardening #Workingtogether #Thankful