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THE FUN HAS NEVER STOPPED AT TWIN RIVERS SENIOR LIVING!

By Donna White - General Manager Twin Rivers
he residents at Twin Rivers Senior Living having been sheltering
in place, following health and safety guidelines, but have never
Tstopped having fun. Because, “we have no restrictions on having small tasks.
fun.” During the past 2 months our residents have had a full calendar of • Our “Twin Rivers Stitchers” went to work to make masks and gave
events to stay connected socially, spiritually, mentally and physically in them away to those who needed them.
a healthy and safe environment. • For International Nurses day our residents wrote over 100 beautiful
• Our weekly bingo cards were placed on the ledges of each apartment notecards of appreciation to our first responders, the nurses at Methodist
door and the numbers were in the calendar. We have had weekly winners Richardson Medical Center. Our staff delivered them to the hospital
receiving gift cards and other prizes. and the nurse who received them was overwhelmed with tears for the
acknowledgement.
• Our month-long Scavenger Hunt got people out of their apartment
trying to solve the riddles and find the clues from the riddles. The • Our Bible Study group continued to keep faith and spirit of the
winner of the Scavenger Hunt received $100 off their rent. community by reading and praying together (in very small groups and
social distancing).
• We have had several Hallway Parties, delivering filled Easter bags;
Cinco de Mayo margaritas, chips & guacamole; donuts & more to go All of this was possible because of the tireless work of our caring and
with their morning coffee; Grab & Go day with goodie bags will with supportive staff.
treats and surprises, including $50 off rent cards, and much more.
• The Blue Angels Fly Over was one of the best days, with residents
coming outside waving US flags as they flew over.
It has been amazing to see the creativity, kindness and cooperative spirit
of our community of residents.
• Two of our residents created “Sharing & Caring”, a way to get to
know their neighbors without getting together in groups. They created
a folder with each apartment and resident name with a space for the
other residents to write an inspirational quote, something funny, favorite
movie, song or book, etc. Each resident shared and then passed it to the
next apartment. When it was completed copies were made for everyone.
There were many comments of how it helped everyone feel connected
to each other.
• We had some residents who could not have their housekeepers and
family come to help them with chores like changing their bed linens
or pick up groceries, so a group of residents put the word out that they
would be happy to help. They put on their gloves and masks and helped
residents put clean sheets on their beds, pick up groceries and other

Sam and Sharon
During this period of distancing Twin Rivers Senior Living has provided all of the residents with a very
active calendar, including weekly bingo (with prizes), scavenger hunts (with prizes), and trivia contests
(did I mention with prizes?) and so many more activities. The staff has also celebrated by coming by each
apartment with carts of drinks and food celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Easter Parade with costumes, birthdays
and donut day. What a wonderful place to live with caring and creative staff!

Carolyn
No one has exemplified “making lemonade out of lemons” more real than the awesome staff of
Twin Rivers Senior Living! Surprise gifts, morale builders, contests and so much more have
helped us adapt to the needed restrictions and made our “home” here a truly great place to be.

Patsy
Coronavirus! Stay home, no kids visiting, no grandkids hugs, could be devastating. But, not if
you live at Twin Rivers Senior Living where every day is filled with treats, smiles, and fun.

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