Chestnut Ridge Picnic

This past week we had our annual summer picnic at Chestnut Ridge Park. It was a beautiful day filled with lots of smiling, talking, and laughing. We played a game of lawn darts and I spy. The residents enjoyed the picnic, the food, and being able to enjoy nature. It was a fun time for all who came and they can not wait to do it again. Please visit our website @http://www.edenheights.com/eden.html.

Sax Man Slim

This past week we had our residents up dancing and tapping along to the music of the saxophone. The entertainer Saxman Slim came in and performed many greats tunes including some residents' favorite "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". The residents reminisced about the times when the Big Bands and the sounds of a saxophone could enchant so many. Please visit our website @http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Monthly Birthday Party

This past week we celebrated our August Birthday's with John Little. As always he had the residents and the staff up dancing. The residents also enjoyed their birthday cake and singing. It is always a nice way to help round out the month by celebrating the birthday's. Please visit us @http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Lyle Stang

At Eden Heights we enjoy all type of music from Polkas to Patsy Cline. One of the entertainers who performed this past week is Lyle Stang. He plays a variety of music which the residents really enjoy. Some of his songs include a classic polka tune and the twist. The residents enjoy dancing and taping along to the music. It is always a fun filled time with Lyle, the resident enjoy reminiscing and singing the tunes. Please visit us @http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Wii Bowling Tournament

This past week we had our annual Wii Bowling Tournament in West Seneca. Our team played against the West Seneca Wii Bowling team. It was a fun filled time right from the start. We saw many splits, spares, and strikes. We played two games and both teams put forth great effort. The residents enjoyed playing in the tournament and being able to meet and talk to the residents from West Seneca. Please visit our website @http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Water Front

Today, we took a ride to downtown Buffalo to see the water front. It has many new and exciting changes that the resident enjoyed. Some of the changes included seeing the statues carved from wood and the lighthouse. We also passed the naval park, and the new pier along the lake. The residents enjoyed the view along the lake, while also enjoying an Ice Cream Cone. The trip down to the water front was a nice, relaxing way to enjoy the summertime heat. Please visit our website @ http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

The Downhome Country Cloggers

On Tuesday evening we were treated to the wonderful dancing of the Downhome Country Cloggers of Eden. They are all great dancers, that had us moving in our seats. They dance to all kinds of music, but mostly country. Our residents especially enjoyed the only male member of the group Jason, who has been with the group since a tot and who choreographs most of the dances. Jason's mom is also in the group. We thank them for a fun evening.

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Fair Games

One of our favorite summer events is Fair Games. This week is the opening of the Erie County Fair, so what a better way to get in the spirit. Our residents tried their skills at the fish bowl game, the bean bag toss and the duck pond game for prizes. We also enjoyed cotton candy, suckers, popcorn and punch. It was a fun way to get a feel of the sights, sounds and smells of the fair. Please visit our website @ http//www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Eden Heights first time in the Eden Cornfest Parade

Sunday was an exciting day for the residents and staff, because it was our first experience in the Eden Cornfest Parade. It is the biggest day of the summer for this area. We decorated the van with fringe, butterflies, flowers, balloons, pictures of our events and the American flag. We had a great time beforehand in the lineup meeting people. We then started our drive down the parade route waving and throwing candy, which is equal to Halloween for the kids. What a welcome response we got from the large crowd that lined the street for a mile and a half. We also had support from the Eden Heights team that watched the parade. We can't wait for next year. Thanks to everyone for their support.

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Garden

Here at Eden Heights we enjoy our warm weather and sunshine. Along with the sunshine comes our seasonal gardens and plants. We planted a wonderful vegetable garden in the spring filled with tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and more. The garden that the residents helped to plant is growing daily. We already made zucchini bread from what has grown in the garden. We hope to use the other vegetables in the near future. Also we had a sun flower pop up in the garden that has grown about 7 feet. We hope that your gardening season is as fun and plentiful as we are having here at Eden Heights. Happy Gardening! Please visit our website at http://www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Sensory Safari with the Buffalo Zoo

Lions, Tigers, and Bears. O my! This past Tuesday we had a special visit from some little critters. The Buffalo Zoo visited Eden Heights with their Zoomobile bringing many different types of animals ranging from an owl to a snake. They also brought animal shells and skins to touch. One of the favorites was the tiger skin, it was a beautiful sight to see. The residents enjoyed petting and seeing many different creatures. Please visit our website at http://www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Eden Heights Family Picnic

On Saturday we had our resident family picnic. This years theme was Patriotic. We enjoyed a cookout with hot dogs, pasta salad, baked beans, watermelon and home baked red, white and blue star cookies. Then residents, families and staff, sang and danced to music with Ramundo. The kids young and old alike had fun with balloon figures and face painting. We also raised money to benefit the Alzhiemers Association Memory Walk in September with an afghan raffle made by Rose Mariani one of our residents. It was a wonderful evening shared with our residents, family, friends & staff. Please visit our website @ http://www.edenheights.com/eden.html

Liberty Cloggers

On Thursday evening we had our toes and fingers tapping to the beat of the Liberty Cloggers. They are a wonderful group of dancers, who have high energy and great personalities. All our residents loved them especially Charles whose daughter Arlene, is one of the dancers. We hope to see them again and appreciate their time. Please visit our website @http://www.edenheights.com/eden.html