What does Easter celebrate? Easter is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, marked by a season of religious observances, traditions and celebrations leading up to the day — and observed by millions worldwide. For Christians, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fundamental belief in Christianity. According to God's Word (the Bible) teachings, Jesus was crucified, died and was buried, and on the third day — Easter Sunday — he rose from the dead. Unlike Good Friday and Easter, Passover is not part of Lent. While Lent is a 40-day period observed by Christians, Passover is a celebration of the Jewish people's liberation from slavery in Egypt thousands of years ago. It is marked by a ceremony that celebrates the Jewish Festival of Freedom. In Israel, Passover is celebrated for exactly seven days to respect the Hebrews who had to flee their homes for seven days. Jewish people who live outside of Israel celebrate the holiday for eight days according to tradition. It is believed that the Israelites were not safe from the Egyptians, who pursued them when they fled until the parting of the Red Sea. The parting occurred seven days after they initially fled.

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Look at this cute Easter craft we did.

2 tables for a new card game Euchre.

Chaplin Gloria had a Sing-A-Long and brought some beautiful pins handmade out of olive tree and made in Jerusalem

Look what’s for dinner! Our residents enjoyed this delicious, home cooked meal today and topped it off with yummy bread pudding and home made caramel sauce. Come and join our community and enjoy these meals every day…

Our favorite Mary Kay representative Kelly, softened our hands and lips today. She always brings love and gifts for everyone! Thank you Kelly!

A surprise celebration for resident Joanne, for 75 years in a family business (Sweet Heart Bakery) Congratulations!

Each day after our exercise class we have fun with a balloon. If someone can get it to stick to the ceiling ( static electricity) they win a prize. Today was a good day .... 2 balloons.

Recently, Faith was struggling with health issues that lead to her not wanting to eat, among other things. Her decrease in nutritious calorie intake contributed further to the problems, causing weakness. She was hardly eating, walking or participating in any activities of any kind. Every week on our Higher Path meetings we met as a group to collaborate on ideas and interventions to best resolve her problems. Through this process, we were able to get Faith the help she needed. She has made remarkable improvements. She is consuming more food and drink and is already starting to gain some weight back. She is up and moving and engaging in life again Faith’s daughter, Cindy, commented “We saw her photos on Friday smiling and working on the tissue paper flowers. She taught us how to make those when we were kids. … I can't believe she is the same person from two weeks ago!” The Higher Path helps us to assist your loved one to live a happier, healthier, longer life here at Bickford of Clinton. Please reach out to us so we can put your loved one on the Higher Path today!