Cant mistake the happiness in those eyes ! Melanie is a huge fan of her floats. And sometimes requests more rootbeer to make the most of her ice cream.
Eileen really likes her float.... but Abby was missing the sharing part.
No worries, kitty treats will taste better for Abby.
Rosalie was all smiles. She said she loves rootbeer ! Yummy.
Rootbeer floats, with vanilla ice cream. Comfort snack.
What was your favorite comfort snack?
Uno anyone ?
Chris and Karlee begin the uno game till others arrived. Everyone know when the draw 4 card is played by the groans !
After a couples walk, Mr & Mrs Hillhouse took a rest in the Bistro and discussed when they put out their fall decorations. Mr Hillhouse said he would have to run and chase all the decorations cause it was always so windy in the fall.
Alfred Hitchcock's, "The Birds," was the Halloween themed movie on the big screen tonight. Watching it on the big screen brought back memories of being a kid at the drive in, they said. Mel, Mickey, Marie, George and Carlota really enjoyed their evening.
Patricia is posing for her Noodleball portrait. She is so funny and such a joy to have around! We are thrilled she is here to enjoy everything Bickford has to offer.
Frances is ready to play Noodleball with Mel, Michael, Barb and Carlota while George refereed in the background. This is such a fun game for our residents and they get a great workout too!
Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt enjoying some Butter Pecan Ice Cream this afternoon. This is a sweet treat guaranteed to get them to visit the Bistro every afternoon.
Mel loves apple cider and wanted her glass filled to the top, which we were happy to do. She said she will be extra careful so she doesn't spill it.
George enjoying his apple cider. We are so happy that he is back with us for a couple of months. We missed you, George!!
Every Sunday Carlotta has a zoom call with her church service at 10am and 7pm.
Our BFMs make sure she is set up and ready for her call. Doing whatever it takes.
A little exercise before watching the big game. Steelers and Brown , as you look around you will see the Steelers colors .... we are in steeler country!
George had a lively visit from Gayle and his puppy dog. Lots of laughs .
Melanie was telling the story of decorating the haunted house. And the best part was the decorating with the candy. She said she did eat one or two candies.
No matter what weather, Michael will spend a little time outside. He enjoys his peacefully time of feeding the birds or just enjoying the calmness of the waterfront view.
Karen and a group of her friends came to visit Mel this afternoon. Everyday Karen would pick Mel up to go swimming or bowling and they miss those days. But you couldn't contain Mel's happiness with her window visit and surprise today!
Carlotta practices her Wii bowling every chance she gets. Carlotta used to bowl with her League at the Bowling Lanes in Erie. She loves to keep up her skill and competitive edge.
Gene expressing how good the chips were.....his smile says it all. He loves his snacks !
Happy Saturday from our sweet Abby. Stretch and start the day. Always a good day to have a good day at PIB.
Do you want to play a game.... or DO YOU WANT TO PLAY A GAME. Enthusiasm is everything. Melanie always let's us know her mood. And she loves the board games more than scrabble.
Wanda and Pete loved their peanut butter cookies!!
Gene is really enjoying his peanut butter cookie sandwich!
Emma, Michael and Rich enjoying their cupcakes too!!
Gene enjoying his Reese's Cupcake while holding his baby!
We are so sad here at PIB! Today is Amber's last day and we will miss her!
Michael pretending to paint Barb's nails. He is such a jokester!
It was hair and nails day at Bickford! Everyone looks beautiful!
Julie's feline friend, Ice, who seems to be posing for the picture.
All time favorite snack ... popcorn.
Different flavors and enjoyed by all.
Roll a turkey... what a great activity and small snack if you have extra candy pieces.
All smiles and laughs with the amount of strikes in their Wii bowling game. Nice job !!
Wii bowling was full of strikes . Carlotta had some competition.....
Chair exercise is such a great way for everyone to stretch and get exercise.
Jean has such concentration on her scrabble letters.
Faye is a devoted Steelers fan.
Her team won tonight 36 to 10 against the Bengals. She was very happy.
And Michael too.
Steelers are kind of a big deal at PIB.
Good afternoon of football.
Faye is a devoted Steelers fan.
Her team won tonight 36 to 10 against the Bengals. She was very happy.
And Michael too.
Steelers are kind of a big deal at PIB.
Good afternoon of football.
Faye is a devoted Steelers fan.
Her team won tonight 36 to 10 against the Bengals. She was very happy.
And Michael too.
Steelers are kind of a big deal at PIB.
Good afternoon of football.
Sunday church service.
Great way to stay in touch with church services
Happy Birthday David.
Zoom makes it possible to stay in touch with out of town family.
Rootbeer float anyone??
Carlotta has that smile of happiness.
Enjoy !
Michael say its halftime !
Steelers are winning... makes him very happy.
Its Steeler Day !!!
The game will be in shortly and Michael is ready. Go Steelers !!
Marie wanted to be near the fireplace today. She said with this Erie weather , it was so cozy next to the fireplace.
Doesn't she look so beautiful in her pink ?
Melanie really enjoyed putting together her new puzzle. She likes to stay busy.
You can also find Mel front and center for a good game of Uno.
After Abby is finished watching the Birds, she does enjoy some cuddling time.
Mel has to bring the humor to each activity. The life of the party. Always smiles and a few jokes when she is participating.
Rosalie and Wendy were exploring the shapes of the waffle blocks. The different textures make each one unique.
Rich was sharing puzzle time with Janet.
They do tend to like certain puzzles more...
Diana and Asella joining in for the chair exercise. Butch has his disks moving and shaking. Great exercise to keep your stretch up.
Eileen and Ms. Deb playing connect four.
Sometime modifying it to just bring enjoyment.... Eileen likes to drop the disks through the slots to hear the noise.
Everyone has their favorite ice cream. Walters favorite is Butter Pecan, hands down. He loves, loves his Butter Pecan.
Mama G and Gene thought the Christmas mini cakes were pretty ok. Wink wink.
Noodle ball had serious balloon action.
It went everywhere to the ceiling and back.
Ms. Barb won her first Wii bowling game !!!
Way to go. Nice friendly competition.
Exercise... stretch and repeat. What a great enthusiastic group.
Chris and Mel love playing UNO and who gets the first chance to make the other person draw 4 , brings lots of laughs.
The sights in our own backyard are so spectacular. Always amazed at the beauty our waterfront brings to our city.
We will be getting the vaccine for our Personal Care Residents ,Mary B's Residents and BFMs any day now. We are determined to keep all our Residents safe.
Please feel free to call 814.455.1630 and ask how we can help your loved one today!
Mary has that look of concentration. Placing all the pieces where they need to go.
Go Mary you got a great start !
Scavenger hunt van ride. What fun !!
Good to get out for a little bit
Chair exercise has a good turn out for stretching and strengthening.
Oh the Wii bowling champs. They give everyone a challenging game..
Mama G and Rosalie enjoy the chocolate sweet treats.
On this cold day, Abby decided cuddles and visiting time was in order.
PIB is so excited about the upcoming arrival of vaccines for our Personal Care and Mary B's Residents. Please reach out to us for questions. Join the excitement and Reserve your loved ones vaccine today.
So proud to say we have been Covid free for 167 days. Our Bickford family members are committed to doing their part to keep all our Residents and each other safe. Thank you !!!
The looks of concentration Mel and Faye are giving each other a good game.
Chaplin Don held his Wednesday Chaplain service. Carlotta and Mel very much enjoy their time with him.
Theresa observed the Wii bowling event... these ladies take bowling very seriously and it is a sight to see.
After a little candy.. candy cane hunt, the ladies went right to Wii bowling. Good scores and competition.
The search for the hidden candy canes throughout the Branch. Best part you keep and enjoy all the different variety of candy cane. So many new flavors.
Barbara is a vision in her blue polka dots. She came to see what the candy cane scavenger hunt was all about.
Karlee and Julie deserve a shout out for their coordination of Holiday activites. Keeping the spirit up and cheer in the air.
On this candy cane day. The peppermint candy cane milkshake social. Yummy.
Julie our hardworking, creative LEC is so appreciated. She is forever planning out festive activites and fun crafts.
We love you Julie !
Pampering.... fresh polish for Chris, fresh hair do for Carlotta. Looking beautiful as always Ladies.
Melanie, Ricahrd and Carlotta are serious about the bean bag toss. They enjoy the friendly competition.
Bean bag toss, the art of coordination and strategy to get the most points.
Cookie parfait social. Could smell the fresh baked cookies throughout the Branch. Mouth watering.
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Marie got to open presents with her family via zoom. So nice to be apart of family events even during these times.
Steeler time.. the game begins... Faye is front and center.
Karlee themed noodle ball with Steeler colors, black and gold.
Faye loves her comics, Ricardo remembered and got her the Sunday comic part of the paper for her to enjoy.... before the Steeler game.
Shhhhh... you were caught in the act !
Barb and Carlotta were spotted practicing their bowling skills..
Barb at her weekly beauty appointment with Julie. Hair fluffed and ready to start her day. Looking beautiful as always.
Barb Jean, Faye and Carlotta are always up for games. Good competition and good game.
Melanie wanted to reverse the role and asked to paint Karlee 's nails.
Turnovers with ice cream or no ice cream ??
Jean had to think long and hard....
Bingo time. Lucky cards are the key says Chris.
A little homemade popcorn with your crossword. Faye has the right idea.
Barb looking all beautiful. She loves her Friday pampering day.
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Have to say target practice is a well attended activity. They are a great shot. The duck targets dont stand a chance.
Chris and Karlee were caught relaxing and coloring. Tranquil pass time.
Good turnout for chair exercise. Keep the strength and flexibility going.
The ladies met for their Chinese train game.
Today was a big day in the Wii bowling world. Carlta had her best score yet.
She was on fire with her strikes.
Chris got her time to play UNO with Julie and sharpen up her skills.
The festive attire went all the way to the toes. Julie and Karlee went all out to create the mood.
Mel loves coloring her pictures. She gave them out today to all her friends today.
Barb and Richard lived the tropical snacks and music.
Walter and Jackie enjoyed the Luau and festive activities.
Masks for everyone.
Even during a Luau, during a pandemic, still can have a great time .
We had a Luau today.
Julie, Karlee and Allie had the Branch looking like we were all in a tropical paradise.
Exercise today had alot of intense concentration. By adding weights and hand plates elevates the exercises.
Faye watched as Carlota and Barb had a great Wii bowling game. Lots of strikes.
Mel and Carlota had a great scrabble game. Some good words were put in play for big points.
Sweet treat or a milkshake, what's your choice?
Peanut butter cup milkshake.
The best combo of chocolate and peanut butter.
Cookies for everyone. Walter and Jackie like ice cream with their cookies.
Mel kept busy between walk with a friend and getting her nails done with Karlee . She was a busy bee.
Bean bag toss... had record high scores.
Carlota had a pampering day. She looked beautiful with her new curl look and fresh nail polish.
Cookie time .
Liz, Rita, and Marie sure enjoy theirs.
On this February 1st. The picture out our backdoors was snowy and cold. The ice fishermen were out, and it had alot of conversations from our Residents about ice fishing on Lake Erie with their family.
Rosalie was all chatty today . She expressed how it is much better to be inside away from the snowflakes.
We certainly agree!
Rootbeer floats brought on a solid Mmmmm from Gene, Janet and Mel.
Noodle ball had Karlee hopping to keep up with the bouncing balloon.
Sunday church service get the day started on the right foot.
Jean said the Sunday paper was always the best way to catch up on the news, but her favorite part was the comics.
Melanie enjoyed every minute of her Birthday.
Its Mel's Birthday.
Her family had all her favorites sent in.
She had zoom calls, phone calls and presents, and more presents delivered.
Saturday exercise.
Good group of energetic Residents.
The Valentine's Day flower were being delivered the Branch. Faye was first to have a arrangement delivered. Very beautiful.
Evening card night.
David, Rich and Matie enjoyed the cards.
The smell of fresh popcorn filled the air. Even had the team from Walgreens looking forward to the time it was done popping.
Nothing better than that buttery treat.
Valentines bingo for the afternoon. Carlota and Mel had lucky cards today .
These three Ladies have been visiting alot together. Barb, Holly, and Harriet have discovered alot of common interesting. They have been seen talking for hours. Ot was natural to meet after getting their vaccine.
Eileen even tried Uno, she took it all in and said she would play again, it was fun.
Warm cherry pie with ice cream . It was a hit for Mary and Shirley.
Marie and Carlota had so great words for scrabble.
Then onto exercise . Eileen , Butch, Mel and Faye had a good work out.
And the day started off with the bowling Queens taking on Marc and Alisha.
These games are intense.
Faye working on her picture for awhile today, she said she wanted to get it just right.
Walking with a friend had David and Mel walking the Branch taking in all the sights from the sunrooms.
Don and his wife visited with Carlota, Betty, Mel and Richard today. It is always a well cherished time for everyone.
Target practice . What spot on aim these lady and gents have. The cups and duck were hit left and right.
Today is National Tortilla Chip Day.
In honor of the day... do you like your tortilla chips with salsa or cheese ?
Chair exercise had a good turn out.
Jean , Mel and Chris stretch and moved their arms and legs to the beat.
These Ladies sure gave a great game today.
The competition is tough, it's a serious game ! But always looked forward to .
Janet had a spa day today, she wanted her hair straightened with slight curl.
Trivia time. Mel worked on Cowboy Superstitions. She was intrigued .
Scrabble with Carlota and Allie.
Use all the letters ladies .
Barb and Carlota had a bowling match. They had a close game. But the extra practice paid off for Carlota.
Rita loves having her braided. Allie tried a new double braid twist. What do you think ? Looks good!
Manicures had fresh polish going out yo Melanie and Faye. Always feels good after getting your nails polished.
Caught in the act.... Faye was sipping her coffee and catching up on her celebrity gossip and fashion.
Bean bag twister had high scores for awesome aim. Go for the big point circles.
When its your Birthday... the flowers will come. Toni had such beautiful flower arrangements delivered today from her family.
Happy Birthday !!
Double chocolate cookies were a hit and a delicious snack.
Card sharks are in the Branch. Its Blackjack time. Everyone had such a great time on Casino day, that we decided to have weekly cards games, poker chips and all.
Abby was even enjoying the sunshine today. Dont know which she liked more the warm sun or the rub down .
Exercise had all the arms and legs moving to the count for Mel. Faye, Pat, and Chris.
Eileen received a present from her Grandaughter today a quilt that was made on Eileen's sewing machine. She was all smiles !
Caught these bowling champions practicing for the Bowling games coming up. They say practice makes perfect and they are good!
Jean came to manicures. Starting the week end off with fresh polished nails. Looks good !
Exercise had good stretches and moving around for the morning.
Faye waited so patiently while she smelt the popcorn popping. The smell is mouth watering..
Our new Residents family sent in flowers as appreciation for their Mom's smooth move in. Beautiful arrangement for everyone to enjoy as Spring gets closer.
We do whatever it takes, and it was our pleasure.
Such a sweet gesture. Thank you.
Tye dye socks, Mel and Barb had a blast making the coolest patterns.
Exercise was a hit. Stretching and using stretch band has Mel. Chris and Jean smiling.
Faye loves her puzzles, she has all the pieces and just slowly starts her process of putting it together.
A little sneak practice was happening for Barb and Carlota. They score high points and so many strikes!
Target practice had Walter , Rich and Chris working to out score each other.
Faye and Mel had a good game of scrabble this morning. Faye likes her scrabble she says it is just like a crossword puzzle.
Cupcake sweet treats were a hit for Eileen, Gene and Walter.
When you play poker. Number one rule, is hide your cards.... Jean kept hers under the table.
Its was poker day. The chips were out and stacked. And the game began..
Chaplain Don had a great turn out.
He is looked forward to each week.
