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caring
counts SUMMER 2021
THE ELDERSPAN NEWSLETTER
CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS OF QUALITY, CARING SERVICE!
Sweet summertime has finally arrived, and with it comes
warm weather pastimes like enjoying lunch on the patio,
outings to cherished local spots, and fun pontoon boat
rides. Our ElderSpan-managed residences continue to
offer activities that cultivate each senior’s mind, body and
overall well-being, while also making sure that residents
stay connected to their local community. Special thanks to
our amazing staff who make that happen!
All of our staff members are dedicated individuals who
provide the highest quality of care to our residents. If you
know someone 16 or older who has a heart for seniors who
you would trust to care for your loved one, please encourage
them to go to elderspan.com/join-our-team and see the
various positions available across all of our ElderSpan
locations. No experience is necessary and we provide paid
training and can also pay tuition costs to become a CNA!
Here’s to the Dads
To celebrate Father’s Day, the men at Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster were treated to a special
breakfast on the patio. ElderSpan maintenance staff member David Blume joined in for the meal, talking
hunting and sports with the guys. He also surprised them with delicious treats from Quality Bakery in
Dodgeville! It’s always enjoyable when the men can gather and have bonding time together.
Sip & Savor
Residents at CrestRidge Senior Living in Dodgeville
attended the event Sip & Savor in July, sponsored by
Upland Hills Health Hospital. They had a wonderful
evening together, sampling local food and drink,
listening to live music, and chatting with community
members. The presence of our residents at public
events serves as a reminder that the senior population
still plays a big part in building a strong community!
Gorgeous Gardens
Ladies in assisted living and memory care at All Saints Neighborhood in Madison visited Olbrich
Botanical Gardens multiple times throughout June. The beautiful greenery and sun-soaked pathways
were a nice change of pace for the gals. A couple residents even noted that they wish they could go
on a weekly basis, as they felt it was therapeutic!
The Joys of Summer
All Saints Assisted Living residents spent
a wonderful afternoon taking a pontoon Students from St. John School in Spring Green made
boat ride on Lake Monona in late June. beautiful May baskets for the residents and brought lots of
The cool breeze was welcome that day! joy when they came for a window visit.
Is there anything better
than juicy watermelon on
a hot day? Morningside
residents enjoyed this
summertime treat while
spending time together on
the patio in early July.
Thanks to CrestRidge staff
Meadow Ridge seniors visited
member Breck and her son
Tin Roof Dairy in Baraboo for
Christopher for bringing
delicious ice cream as well as a
Otis the pot-bellied pig
brief talk about the history of the
and Tonto the cat for a
shop from owner Mike Yount.
patio visit in early June!
Park Place and Pine Glen Apartment tenants
are so glad to be out and about after last
year! Seniors from Park Place Apartments
visited the beautiful Dubuque Arboretum &
Botanical Gardens, enjoying guided tours
on golf carts and perusing in the gift shop
afterward. An afternoon at Potosi Brewing
Company was also in the books for them,
where they had a delicious lunch together.
Tenants at Pine Glen look forward to the
musical happy hours they have each month
where they gather together to socialize and
relax. Each tenant also had the opportunity
to share their treasures or talents with their
neighbors, and in July, 98-year-old Leona
Shinker displayed her wonderful artwork
with everyone. From jewelry and painted
china to gourds and holiday items, it was
quite an impressive collection of creations!
Thanks for sharing your talents, Leona!
Enjoying A Tour
Pines Senior Living in Prairie du Sac took a number of residents to tour the Museum of Badger Army
Ammunition in July. Museum Director Verlyn Mueller led the tour and shared the history of this large WWII
munitions factory. The seniors were fascinated with the information and artifacts. Resident Russell Fenske,
pictured with the old uniforms, worked at the plant for 33 years, so it was an extra special outing for him!
Pen Pals Finally Meet!
During COVID, some of the ladies at Meadow
Ridge Senior Living in Baraboo became pen pals
with girls in the American Heritage Girls Troop
WI2517. Restrictions have been loosening, so
they were finally able to meet toward the end of
May. They spent time together outside getting
to know the person they’ve been writing to for
the past year or so. Special thanks to the girls for
bringing such joy with their letters and their visit!
Make Music Day
Make Music Day is celebrated around the world
on June 21st. Meadows Assisted Living & Memory
Care in Spring Green participated this year, hosting
a community concert by the Trippers Lite Band on
the back patio. Thanks to the community members
who were able to join us for the performance and
thanks to Make Music Platteville and their staff
for helping us get involved! We’re grateful that
we have the opportunity to socialize outside and
socially distance.
A Fun Visit
A group of children from Great Beginnings
Learning Center had a ball playing in the
yard of Park Place Senior Living in Platteville
in June. Residents blew bubbles for the
kiddos and loved watching them play games
and run around in the beautiful weather.
Thanks to the daycare staff and children for
sharing their time!
2445 Darwin Road
Suite 109
Madison, WI 53704
caring
counts SUMMER 2021
THE ELDERSPAN NEWSLETTER
El d e r Sp a n M anagement , LLC is a f a mily o wn e d a n d o p e ra te d se n io r livin g co mp a ny wh i c h
p r o v i d e s c o ns ult ing, dev el opm ent a n d ma n a g e me n t se rvice s fo r se n io r livin g o p t i o n s .
CrestRidge Campus Morningside The Meadows All Saints Neighborhood
219 E. Grace St. 850 City Limits St. 477 Rainbow Rd. 511 Commerce Drive
Dodgeville, WI Lancaster, WI Spring Green, WI Madison, WI
(608) 935-0211 (608) 723-5232 (608) 588-2101 (608) 827-2772
crestridgedodgeville.com morningsidelancaster.com meadowsspringgreen.com allsaintsneighborhood.org
Meadow Ridge Campus The Pines Campus Park Place Campus
1700 Jefferson St. 1050 Prairie St. 1075 N. Elm St.
Baraboo, WI Prairie du Sac, WI Platteville, WI
(608) 356-8770 (608) 643-5433 (608) 348-5310
meadowridgebaraboo.com pinesprairiedusac.com parkplaceplatteville.com
ElderSpan Management • 2445 Darwin Road, Suite 109, Madison, WI 53704 • (608) 243-8800 • www.elderspan.com
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