Holdrege Memorial Homes celebrated National Assisted Living Week by showcasing the creative talents of the residents, families, and staff.

   The theme for the week, "A Spark of Creativity", had residents learning about the Nebraska Prairie Museum, Ross Winz with his mountain dulcimer a recognition party for the 2018 Give2Grow donors, piano sing-a-longs with Trudy Ekberg and Sharon Lueking, and a visit by county commissioner Teresa Puls.

   Crafts, quilts, and paintings made by residents and staff were displayed throughout the week.  The festivities culminated Thursday evening with the annual Friends and Family barbecue where Cindy Boehler entertained the crowd with several musical selections.

Photo#1: Attending the balloon release were, left to right: Jane Ellis, Barbara Vosburg, Joy Goos, Mary Lou Ernst, Joan Yentes, Burdella Martin, Cassie Williams, Irene Johnson, Andrea Ekberg, Elsie Coen, Mary Louise Lilyhorn, Lucille Smith, Marlene Gugel, and Kevin Moriarty.

Photo#2: Art by Residents:  These items were made by HMH residents.  The paintings are by Erma Langenberg.  The mountain dulcimer by Ross Winze, and the scratch paintings by Marline Gugel.

Photo#3: The Logston family enjoyed time together at the Friends and Family Barbecue.  Pictured left to right: Chuck, Jim, Larry, and Tricia Logston.