Allendale Community for Senior Living
85 Harreton Road
Allendale, N.J. 07401
Music, Lectures and More Highlight Early Fall Fun at Senior Living Campus
Event Date: September 30, 2014
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ALLENDALE, N.J., Sept. 3, 2014 – A full calendar of educational, social and cultural and entertainment events will usher in the start of fall at The Atrium Assisted Living at The Allendale Community for Senior Living. The following programs are free and open to the public:
- Sun., Sept. 7: As the number of grandparents continues to grow across the United States, so does the impact they make on the lives of their grandchildren. Residents of The Allendale Community will gather to celebrate this special bond during a party in observance of National Grandparents Day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Lounge.
- Sun., Sept. 7 to Sat., Sept. 13: In conjunction with National Assisted Living Week's 2014 theme of "The Magic of Music," residents will enjoy a week of special musical programming including Italian music, Rock and Roll, Country, Frank Sinatra favorites, Elvis, Opera, Patriotic tunes, Big Band and Classical selections. Please call (201) 818-7979 for details.
- Sun., Sept. 14 to Sat., Sept. 20: "National Adult Day Services Week" raises awareness of the availability and accessibility of adult day programs nationwide. The Allendale Community will host several events keeping with this year's theme, "The Power of Adult Day Services: The Future of Care." Please call (201) 818-7979 for details.
- Mon., Sept. 15 to Fri., Sept. 19: It's time to head "back to school!" Older adults will have the opportunity to participate in a series of collegiate-level courses presented in lecture-style DVD format. Please call (201) 818-7979 for details. As part of back to school week, discover the secrets to increasing and expanding brain power on Monday during the first installment of "Optimizing Brain Fitness," a video lecture series delivered by Dr. Richard Restak, an award-winning teacher, practicing neurologist, and professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The program will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Cinema.
- Tues., Sept. 16: "Reflections on Art with Darby," an art appreciation class, will be held in the Activities Room at 11 a.m.
- Wed., Sept. 17: A slideshow on the history of antique clothing buttons, which are miniature works of art, will be presented by Mary Stampleman, The Atrium's Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Public Relations. Stampleman is a past president of the N.J. State Button Society and Bergen Button Club. The program will be held at 2 p.m. in the Activities Room.
- Thurs., Sept. 18: Fun is sure to be on the menu when Chef Vinny Timony presents an engaging cooking demonstration with delicious samples at 2 p.m. in the Activities Room.
- Tues., Sept. 23: Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with services led by Rabbi Gerald Friedman at 2 p.m. in the Activities Room.
- Tues., Sept. 23: Join key staff members during an open house "meet and greet" and fine wine and cheese tasting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Atrium Lounge. Explore The Allendale Community's living options and on-site amenities. Tours will be available.
- Sat., Sept. 27: Join the Theta Phi Alpha Sorority from Ramapo College for Bingo for Prizes at 2 p.m. in the Lounge.
- Tues., Sept. 30: Fall's favorite fruit takes center stage during an apple picking party, raffle and happy hour at 3:30 p.m. in the Lounge.
The Allendale Community for Senior Living is located at 85 Harreton Road in Allendale (GPS: 65 Route 17 South, Ramsey). Developed in stages beginning in 1967, The Allendale Community pioneered modern-day eldercare. For more information about events open to the public, call (201) 818-7979 or visit http://www.allendalecommunity.com/.
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