Feature Article #1
Autumn Ridge Celebrates 1st Anniversary
On April 28th, 2009, Autumn Ridge celebrated its first anniversary on the day its first resident, Marie Cover, moved in one year earlier. To help commemorate this day, Marie was crowned “Queen for the Day,” and was bestowed with a tiara, scepter, royal ring, and sash. A castle shaped cake and golden punch was served [...]
Feature Article #2
Winter Storm 2009
During the recent winter storm of 2009, southern Illinois received an especially hard blow from Old Man Winter. Power was knocked out to the facility and much of the county during the night on Tuesday, January 27th. As part of the emergency response plan, residents’ beds were moved to the dining room where a temporary [...]
Feature Article #3
Easter Activities
To celebrate the Easter holiday season, residents participated in many traditional Easter activities including dyeing eggs and then hunting them around the facility. On Wednesday, April 8th, several residents enjoyed dyeing eggs and reminiscing about how they dyed eggs as a child and later with their own children and grandchildren. Facility Manager, Stephanie Newcomb-Whitehead, who [...]
Feature Article #4
Mildred Harper Walks Across Illinois
Mildred Harper recently completed her 167-mile “Walk Across Illinois” and was recognized with a certificate at the February Family Night. The certificate, issued by then Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn, states: This is to certify that Mildred Harper has successfully completed the Walk Across Illinois challenge by walking 167 miles, the equivalent of a walk [...]
Feature Article #5
Pets of Autumn Ridge
Besides residents, Autumn Ridge has some other special critters that have moved in. Currently four pets reside here with their owners. This month two pets have been selected to be interviewed. One is very friendly and can be seen walking around the facility and the other prefers the quiet life of his apartment. The following [...]
Feature Article #6
Spring Fling At Autumn Ridge
Autumn Ridge, a non-for profit supportive living facility, is hosting its 1st Annual Spring Fling as a fund raiser to benefit the Resident Activity Fund on Saturday, May 9th, starting at 8:00 am. Parking lot spaces will be available for a $20 fee to individuals interested in selling their own crafts and yard-sale type items.
Feature Article #7
Marion Music Makers Entertain
Music abounded from the dining room on November 12th, as the Marion Music Makers entertained residents and guests. Formed more than 30 years ago, the Marion Music Makers are a Senior Adult band that travels to nursing homes and senior centers across Southern Illinois. Instruments in the band include a tambourine, played by Autumn Ridge [...]
Feature Article #8
Residents Help Decorate Autumn Ridge
In case you haven’t noticed, Christmas decorations are tucked in to every nook and cranny around Autumn Ridge. There are many people to thank for this, including all the residents. From residents putting hooks on glass ornaments to others hand making Christmas ornaments to hang on the resident Christmas tree, everyone has helped make the [...]
Feature Article #9
Trick or Treat a Scary Good Time
Ghosts, goblins, pirates, and princesses are just a few of the costumed little ones that “tricked or treated” at Autumn Ridge on October 30th. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other young relatives of residents were invited to trick or treat at their loved one’s apartment as well as their loved one’s friends apartment. The turnout was [...]
Feature Article #10
Every Vote Counts
On Tuesday, October 21st, residents of Autumn Ridge made their voice heard. Thanks to the generosity of the Johnson County Clerk, Robin Harper-Whitehead and her staff, Autumn Ridge residents, staff, and the general public were able to vote early in the presidential election. The polls were open at Autumn Ridge from 4pm to 8 pm [...]
Feature Article #11
Gettin’ Fit
Looking for a great way to socialize? Can’t stand for long periods of time but want to exercise? If so plan to attend the new exercise class at 9:00 am, Monday thru Friday, in the Dining Room. Currently the class is focusing on range of motion exercises using paper plates and weights as props, while [...]
Feature Article #12
Residents Enjoy Bible Study & Church Services
Do you enjoy that ole’ time religion? If you do make sure that you attend Sunday morning worship services and Tuesday morning Bible study. At 10:30 am on Sunday morning, a minister or lay person from a local house of worship holds church in the dining room. Prayer concerns are expressed, hymns are sung, and [...]
Feature Article #13
Large Turnout at Family Night
On Tuesday, August 26th, Autumn Ridge hosted its second, bi-monthly Family Night. Family members were invited to share supper with their loved one, listen to a short informational meeting, and enjoy fun activities. Family members enjoyed crispy chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and warm brownie alamode. After supper Facility Manager, Stephanie Newcomb-Whitehead gave a presentation [...]
Feature Article #14
Red Hatters
Red, pink, and purple, oh my! During the month of August, Autumn Ridge hosted two different Red Hat luncheons. On Thursday, August 7th, 18 members of the Pope County chapter of the Red Hat Society trekked to Autumn Ridge to enjoy a wonderful meal of homemade lasagna and take a tour of the facility. The [...]
Feature Article #15
Residents “Walk Across Illinois”
Everyone knows walking is a great way to exercise and members of the Autumn Ridge Walking Club are exercising and participating in a health initiative sponsored by the Lieutenant Governor’s office. The initiative is known as “Walk Across Illinois.” In 2001 the Lieutenant Governor walked 167 miles from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan to [...]
Music abounded from the dining room on November 12th, as the Marion Music Makers entertained residents and guests.
