Santa Visits Fountain View Manor
December 2011
Santa Claus and his Elves stopped by Fountain View Manor for a Christmas party last week. Residents enjoyed live entertainment and sang Christmas carols and other holiday music as Santa and his gang delivered gifts to each Resident and they snacked on cookies baked and decorated by the Residents. A Merry Christmas was had by all!
Fountain View Gives to “Toys for Tots” Toy Drive
December 2011
Fountain View Manor Memory Care was a proud participant in the US Marine Corp. Toys for Tots Toy Drive this year. Resident families, friends and members of our local community generously donated more than 100 new toys that were distributed to children in the local community this Christmas season. Thank you to all who contributed in making a child’s Christmas brighter and creating a lifetime of memories!
Fountain View Hosts Halloween Party
October 27, 2011
Fountain View Manor was transformed into Haunted Woods for their Annual Halloween Party. Residents, families, friends and children from the local community enjoyed trick or treating and snacks prepared by the staff and residents of Fountain View Manor Memory Care. Some residents dressed in costume, most notably Resident R. came as a “Munchkin” and Resident P. came dressed as Dorothy, both from the “Wizard of Oz”. There were no lions, tigers or bears to be seen!
In preparation for the event, residents baked and decorated cookies and cupcakes, carved pumpkins and stuffed scarecrows. Additionally, the Residents painted the most of the decorations, including the trees, witch and spooky vampire which were lurking in the Haunted Wood!
A fun time was had by all!
2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's
September 24, 2011
On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Fountain View Manor Memory care participated in The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, held at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. The Fountain View team was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of The Walk. Our team was able to raise nearly $2,100 for the event by holding events such as a Spaghetti Dinner Benefit, Raffle and donations from friends, families and members of the community.
The Walk in Edwardsville had more than 500 participants, they are still totaling the proceeds raised. “Our booth was open to all visitors where we were able provide information, visit with families and meet friends throughout the day,” stated Betty Vick, Executive Director of Fountain View Manor. The Edwardsville Walk exceeded its goal by raising $117,000.
Alzheimer Fundraising Dinner Held
September 17, 2011
In preparation of the Southern Illinois Memory Walk to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the team of dedicated professionals of Fountain View Manor held a fundraising event at Bindy’s Bar in Granite City.
“The owner of this tremendous restaurant held a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and it was a great time to wait tables and raise money in order to help fund the cause of improving and prolonging life to those with dementia,” stated Betty Vick, Executive Director of Fountain View Manor.
The event raised $1,800 and all of these proceeds will be provided to the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “We all had a great time and the tips were good!” concluded Vick. Fountain View Manor will be participating and sponsoring the Memory Walk this month.
