The traveling zoo also brought a friendly, sweet possum, and two feisty ferrets. The residents really enjoyed petting them and learning more facts about these animals to. We definitely have a lot of animal lovers living here at Bickford.

Our traveling zoo also brought cute, sweet guinea pigs and chinchillas. The chinchillas were so soft. The residents really enjoyed petting them.

Our traveling zoo event was a big hit! Randall Oaks Farm came to visit with some of their residents. We learned so much about each animal we saw and were able to get up close and pet each one of them! At first some residents were a little shy about reaching out to touch them but when they did, you could see the delight in their eyes and how much they enjoyed these little critters. they adored the baby hedgehog so cute. Even the children enjoyed petting him and we were laughing saying we should name him Sonic. Many pictures for this event more to follow.

You have a friend in me…. living at Bickford you will make friends without even trying. We have many social activities and events that bring everyone together to visit. Meet and greets, coffee and chat, wine and cheese socials, parties the activity calendar goes on and on join us sometime your guaranteed to meet a friend!

Here at Bickford we have a great group of residents wanted to stay healthy and fit. From bending to stretching and strengthening we also have fun kicking around a couple beachballs to keep the group laughing and on their toes!

What a wonderful day trip we had on Friday! We visited Royal Oaks Apple Orchard in Harvard. This family owned Orchard not only grows apples and pumpkins they also produce honey and raise some farm animals as their pets. Our residents took a tractor tour ride around the orchard which was not only fun but very informative. We made a stop in the orchard so we could get off the tractor and pick apples to bring back to Bickford. After the tour we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the country restaurant. Of coarse before we left the residents wanted to visit their country store to purchase homemade fudge, apple cider, apple cider donuts and knickknacks for loved ones. We all truly had a “Fantastic” time as AJ would say!

We all gather together when Marcia from Crystal Lake library comes to visit. This visit she reviewed Oppenheimers story. Everyone truly enjoyed this subject and learn quite a bit. Each month after her program, she will go to visit each resident’s apartment that has signed up for the library program and library card to deliver the books that they requested and pick up the ones they’ve read. This program has been enjoyed by many. Marcia has also set up some of our residents with talking books.