Valentines Day 2023 was filled with hearts and smiles
We have a lot going on here at Noble Horizons! First, I want to let you know that after twenty years of serving our Noble community, Caroline Burchfield is moving on, but her mark will endure. Caroline's incredible commitment and dedication to making Noble Horizons a well-renowned household name in our community cannot be overstated. My name is Danielle Bailey, and I will be stepping into Caroline's role, and I know I have very big shoes to fill. I've been an employee of Noble Horizons also for 20 years - I started in the Dietary Department before I was even married. I continued to serve in the Recreation Department as a Therapeutic Recreation Director, went on to become the Memory Care Program Director and still continue to serve as the Pastoral Care Director. I'm happy to step into this role as Directory of Community Relations and I am also truly committed to keeping our facility and community united. I am looking forward to working with you all.
As the chill of winter reaches the northwest corner, we have been taking advantage of our magnificent indoor spaces with music, art and fine dining experiences. We are truly blessed to have such a vast range of comfortable spaces we can utilize in the cold winter months. Lady Windermere's Fan, our Resident Art opening and Accordion Connection filled the halls of Noble in these recent weeks. As you can see by the photo above, we were feeling the love from Valentine's Day and celebrated with live music by Perter Porier and raspberry infused champagne. A sweet treat for both our pallets and listening ears. We also recently welcomed back our volunteer Jim North. Jim has been our Monday "piano man" for years and after a brief hiatus is back to bring the joyful sounds of the piano every Monday social hour in our cozy clubhouse. We've missed you, Jim. Coming up, another Book and Tag sale is quickly approaching, and we would like to invite everyone - Friday March 31st and Saturday April 1st from 9am-2pm we will open are doors to the public. (And for a small fee of $10 you can be the first to look through our treasures on Friday from 8am-9am.) Please spread the word for there will be something for all.
Lady Windemere's Fan
We were extremely lucky to host an evening event with the talented Hotchkiss students with a one-of-a-kind performance of Lady Windemere's Fan, followed by a scrumptious dinner prepared by our very own Noble Dietary staff. The residents smiles and conversations left us all wanting more. They surely will be welcomed back!
Presenting...the Accordion!
The Accordion Connection and Museum Company located in Cannan CT delighted us with a discussion and show and tell. The residents and staff were able to get up close and personal and hear facts on the history of the accordion. Bringing some of the more elaborate instruments for display, this exhibit truly exemplified the craftsmanship that goes into making the accordion. If you have a chance to visit the Museum please do so. It is an experience you will never forget.
Living with Parkinson's Disease - Class Offered on March 30 (lunch included!)
Are you someone who is impacted by Parkinson’s? Then you will benefit from this presentation where you will learn more about signs, symptoms, and common medications used to treat Parkinson’s as well as how to better manage this chronic disorder. Understand the correlation between Parkinson’s and fall risk and which programs, or therapies may improve your endurance and function.
Be sure to register here for our upcoming class about living with Parkinson's disease. Lunch will be served following discussion. Registration will close on March 28.
Keith Moon is Back with The Story of Russia
We are delighted to announce that Keith Moon will return to Noble Horizons this spring. As he has for a full decade (!), Keith will offer a course about Russia, this year with the recently published The Story of Russia, by Orlando Figes. Those who are interested in previewing the book can learn more here. Registration for the course is open, the course will be held on Wednesdays starting March 22 through May 3 from 2-3 PM. Click here to register.
Why join Noble's free weekly balance and fall prevention class?
- Fitness improves health
- Exercise helps manage body weight
- Working out increases bone health & strength
- Staying active promotes heart & cardiovascular health
- Exercise builds positive mental health
- Building strength prevents falls
- Staying active promotes sleep
- Aerobic exercise reduces hypertension
- Exercise improves social wellness
- Working out keeps you focused and gives you more energy...and...
- It's FUN!
Please register here.
The 14th Colony Artists are returning. Planning for the exhibition is in the works, the reception is scheduled for Friday, March 31st from 5-7pm. Check the website for upcoming details.
Anticipating Spring!
We are all waiting for the spring season to start but in the meantime, we brought the spring indoors with or resident art opening: Anticipating Spring. Jean Saliter, Mim Galligan, Nina Mathus and Tina Chandler awed us with their rendition of what spring means to them. Please be sure to stop in the Learning Center on campus to view this spectacular exhibit open weekends, 11 am-4 pm through March 26.
Jim North Returns to Noble Horizons
