Happy Hour is an important activity here at Bickford. it gives the residents a chance to socialize with each other while enjoying a cold soft drink or an adult beverage. This week we welcomed new residents and got to know them better.

We played a new game called Penny Pitch. Prizes were on some of the colored circles. Throw the penny. If you land on the prize circle you win. We all won something! It was a great game for all!!

Today we had a fun filled day that included making candy bars and playing Bingo!

For our Halloween Happy Hour at St. Charles, we had residents vote on the staff pumpkin decorating contest. We also had our residents decorate their own mini pumpkin for the pumpkin patch. We also danced and listened to Halloween music as well as played mini golf. A fun and haunting time was had by all. We also had a visit from Luna the Pygmy Goat!!

Our pumpkin decorating turned into a wonderful social hour with family and friends. We also used this time to welcome a new resident.

Today was a busy day at the Bickford of St. Charles. We made 4 Pumpkin pies and 2 Apple Pies that we shared at Happy Hour. We also had the please of listening to the St. Charles Ukelele Club perform. A fun day was had by all.

Today's activities were about skill and eye-hand coordination. Whether it be shooting pool with family or mini golfing with the BFM's, we all had a great time practicing our skills.

Our cooking club met yesterday. Although we were small the two that came made the best veggie pizza. They shared it with the residents at dinner as a bite size sample. It was requested the club make it again soon. I guess that means it was a hit!!

Today, our Art Club met and painted bird houses. The ladies worked very hard and were very proud of their work.

Today one of our favorite couples celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. They were surrounded by their children and their Bickford family and friends. Happy 61st Anniversary to Jill and Wayne!!!! We love you!!