Written by
Jennie Dreiling

October 24 Newsletter

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change colors, we at Gardens on Quail are excited to embrace the beautiful autumn season with a variety of engaging activities and community events. From fall festivities to celebrating our outstanding team members, there’s a lot to look forward to this month. Here’s a look at what’s happening at Gardens on Quail in October!

Employee of the Month: Congratulations, Krystal!

We are thrilled to announce Krystal as our Employee of the Month for September! Krystal shines brightly in our community, dazzling everyone with her warm heart and eagerness to lend a hand. Our residents and staff absolutely adore her dedication, and we couldn’t be more proud of her hard work and commitment. Thank you, Krystal, for all that you do—you are a true gem!

Resident Birthdays

We love celebrating birthdays here at Gardens on Quail! Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our residents celebrating this month:

  • October 4th: Sharon H
  • October 8th: Sandy K
  • October 10th: Jack W
  • October 11th: Robin D
  • October 12th: Betty A, Connie B, Ann W
  • October 13th: Linda A
  • October 22nd: Linda B
  • October 25th: Ren M, Yvonne K

We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter, and love!

Upcoming Events

We’ve got an exciting lineup of events planned to bring in the autumn season. Mark your calendars and join us for these fun and festive activities:

  • October 2nd: Fall Fest – Kick off the fall season with a special breakfast and lunch in Town Center as we deep clean the dining room.
  • October 11th, 2:00 PM: Oktoberfest Celebration – Enjoy traditional Oktoberfest snacks, games, polka music, and a live performance by Steve Rock!
  • October 15th, 2:00 PM: Fall Tea Party – Sip apple cinnamon tea and celebrate the changing seasons in style.
  • October 21st, 1:30 PM: Pumpkin Painting Party – Pick pumpkins from our patch and get creative while enjoying some hot apple cider.
  • October 24th, 3:15 PM: Community Chili Cook-Off – Sample delicious chili from each neighborhood and vote for your favorite!
  • October 31st: Halloween Celebrations
    • 10:30 AM: Little Loves Preschool Trick-or-Treat in Town Center
    • 1:30 PM: Halloween Party with fun games and snacks
    • 2:30 PM: Halloween Happy Hour with Dino

We’ll also be collecting Halloween candy donations throughout the month! If you’d like to donate candy for our trick-or-treat event with Little Loves Preschool, please drop it off at the box at the front desk.

Vaccination Clinic

Gardens on Quail will be holding a vaccination clinic for residents on October 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you’d like more information or need a consent form, please reach out to the front desk.

Dementia Support Group

Our monthly Dementia Support Group will be held on October 8th at 4:00 PM, led by Regional Memory Care Director Marci Gerke. This support group is open to those caring for aging loved ones, especially those with dementia, and provides a welcoming environment for sharing experiences and gaining valuable information.

Thank You for Supporting the Alzheimer’s Team!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to raising money for our Alzheimer’s Team. Together, we raised an impressive $23,385! A special shout-out to Andy, who ran 50 miles and raised an incredible $10,000 toward our team’s efforts. Thank you all for helping in the fight against Alzheimer’s—your generosity and dedication mean the world!

October is shaping up to be a month full of fun, support, and community spirit here at Gardens on Quail. We look forward to celebrating the season with all of you!

Stay connected with us for more updates and event announcements by following us on social media. Let’s make this October one to remember!

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Gardens on Quail Header - Aerial overview, front entrance and resident with vegetables picked from the garden