10/18/2024
Hello from Westfield Quality Care of Aurora.
This week the residents stacked big donuts on the activities staff head, see who could get the most donuts stacked. We had jewelry donated to the activity department, the residents love getting to pick out new jewelry to wear. Bring the kids on October 31st from 3:30-4:30pm. The residents love to see everyone dressed up for Halloween.
For our COVID update this week we have no residents that have tested positive for
COVID. No staff that have tested positive for COVID. Our facility remains open, and residents are able to participate in regular activities. Please remember to wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer often. If you have any COVID symptoms please stay home and take care of yourself, we will take good care of the residents, so you do not have to worry. I want to thank everyone that has been visiting and helping to keep our loved ones safe.
Fun facts about October, the Anglo-Saxons called October “Wintefylleth” – it means “fullness of Winter”. The reason that they called it that is because October has the first full moon of the winter season.
The birthstones for October are the tourmaline and the opal. The tourmaline is believed to help you stay calm while under pressure, bring peace and tranquility and defeat negative emotions like jealousy and anger. Opal gemstones are believed to cure eye infections; strengthen memory, calm nerves, and enhance creativity.
Best regards,
Michelle Broekemier
