National Nursing Home Week 2017—May 14-20th

Every year, we have special activities planned as we celebrate National Nursing Home Week. This year we are extra excited as we have chosen the theme “Generations of Caring” as we also celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Dunn County providing care and services for the community.

The Dunn County Asylum opened in 1892. Over time, the name has changed and new buildings have been built, but our mission has always remained the same: “Our kind and caring staff promise to provide the community with efficient, quality nursing services within a safe and comfortable environment.”

Throughout the week we will honor our staff, volunteers and residents with special activities. We are also hosting a Community Wide Open House and a fundraiser to give us a chance to give back to the community who so generously supports us.

Here is the complete schedule:

• Sunday, May 14th:
  • Mother’s Day
    • 3:00 p.m. – Cheesecake and coffee in all houses
• Monday, May 15th:
  • Kick off with the Community
    • 10:00 a.m. – Balloon lift-off with kindergarten classes from Oaklawn Elementary
    • Reading of Proclamation
    • Intergenerational games in each Neighborhood
• Tuesday, May 16th:
  • Neighborhood Competitions
    • 10:00 – Family Feud in EAST Neighborhood
    • 1:30 – Bunco in WEST Neighborhood
  • Staff Appreciation
    • Casual dress day
    • Treats in breakrooms throughout the day
• Wednesday, May 17th:
  • 125th Anniversary Celebration
    • 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Historical display, speakers, tours and refreshments
• Thursday, May 18th:
  • Historical Presentations by Sofi Doane
    • 9:30 – East
    • 10:15 – Central
    • 11:00 – West
  • Volunteer Appreciation
    • 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in Brickenridge Community Room
• Friday, May 19th:
  • Community Fundraiser for the Dunn County Historical Society
    • 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch in Community Room