The dining room is a special place to connect and socialize with friends. We’re pleased to announce that our continental breakfast service for our Independent Living residents and communal dining have resumed per the MDH/CDC guidelines for social distancing and safety. Our chef prepares a wide variety of nutritious and tasty meals daily. To view the menu, visit:
https://www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com/application/files/1215/9897/4818/Prairie-Bluff-Senior-Living-September-Menu.pdf
#DiningRoom #Food #Dining #Menu #TastyMealOptions
Prairie Bluffs would like to welcome Amanda Buegel, our new Culinary Director. Amanda brings bountiful energy, smiles, and food industry experience to the table (see what we did there 😉). We are so excited that she’s here. Her passions include driving 4-wheel trucks, fast cars, and camping. Please join us in welcoming Amanda to the Prairie Bluffs family.
#WelcomeAmanda #CulinaryDirector #Food #Dining #FastCars #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
We are pleased to announce that indoor and outdoor activities have resumed for groups of 10 people or fewer. Enjoy bingo, music on the patio, happy hour, cooking demonstrations, and more! We will continue to socially distance and take the necessary precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
#Activities #Fun #LetsGetSocial #LifeEnrichment #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Moving can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, especially when downsizing. Prairie Bluffs is here to help. We offer a complimentary move program for residents relocating to our community. The program includes an initial consultation, packing up the current residence, moving, and unpacking. We take care of all the details to ensure your move is seamless and worry-free. For more information or to schedule a virtual tour of our community, visit: https://www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com/resources/schedule-tour.
Winter is right around the corner, so contact us today. Program offer ends December 30, 2020.
#ComplimentaryMoveProgram #MovingDay #SpecialOffer #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
While the actual Minnesota State Fair was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, it didn’t stop Prairie Bluffs from hosting our own. On Thursday, September 3, residents and associates celebrated this time-honored tradition with games, activities, contests, and of course, food. We even had a visit from Cherokee, one of the hoofed heroes from the Minneapolis Mounted Police Unit. It was great fun! 😀🌽🐴🍩
#PBStateFair #GoodFood #MiniDonuts #FriedPickles #MinneapolisMountedPolice #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
It’s National Assisted Living Week – September 13-19! Get ready for an exciting week filled with fun events and activities to celebrate our beloved residents as well as increase public awareness about this distinct aspect of long-term care. For more information, visit:
https://www.ahcancal.org/Education-Events/Pages/NALW.aspx
#NALW #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Happy Birthday to all our October babies! Wishing you lots of love and laughter on your special day. 😀🎈🧁
Julie A. – 10/1
Jim H. – 10/7
Marge F. – 10/14
Sandi C. – 10/19
Dan E. and Barbara M. – 10/20
Barbara W. – 10/23
Fran H. – 10/31
#HappyBirthday #OctoberBirthdays #Celebrate #Cake #Yum #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Due to COVID-19, wearing a mask has become the new normal. This is a reminder that face masks are mandatory in all public places and at all programs here at Prairie Bluffs. For a mask to be effective, it must be worn properly. It should fit comfortably over the nose and mouth without slipping. Masks not only ensure your safety but the safety of those around you. Here are other helpful reminders when wearing a face mask:
• Wash your hands before putting on your mask.
• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
• Don’t put it around your neck, on your chin, or on your forehead.
• Don’t touch the mask; if you do, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
• Be sure to follow all social distancing guidelines and remain at least six feet apart.
Taking the necessary safety precautions can help mitigate the virus and keep you safe!
#WearAMask #FaceMasks #StaySafe #COVID #SocialDistance #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Please join us in welcoming our new concierge, Kay Soupir! Kay is a creative problem solver and is always willing to help wherever she’s needed. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren – she has six grandsons! She also enjoys visiting breweries with her husband and her dog, Bella. Do you think Bella gets carded?! 🤣🐶🍺
Welcome, Kay! We are so excited you’re a part of the Prairie Bluffs family.
#WelcomeKay #PrairieBluffsFamily #WereGladYoureHere #BellaAndBeer
We have two additional members of the Prairie Bluffs family to introduce. Please help us welcome Jennifer Whereatt our new Director of Nursing and Abdi Khalif, our new Nurse Manager.
A native of Duluth, Jennifer started her health care career in 2001 as a Nursing Aide. She relocated to the area in 2010, earned her BS in Nursing, and has spent the last ten years in memory care. Jennifer lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and the outdoors.
Abdi graduated from St. Catherine’s in 2016 with his nursing degree and held several nursing positions since. He’s recently earned his Master’s degree in biomedical science from WMU Home Stryker School of Medicine, dedicating the majority of his time to working with individuals and families coping with autism. When he’s not caring for others, Abdi enjoys working out, basketball, and discussing the latest scientific developments with friends.
Welcome Jennifer and Abdi. We’re so glad you’re here.
#WelcomeToPBSL #WereGladYoureHere #PBSLNursing #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Like many Minnesotans, autumn is Colin Golden’s favorite time of the year. As the Marketing Director, Colin is always on the lookout for new and fun activities. These are a few of his favorite things – hiking in Afton, making chili and watching the Vikings, visiting the St. Croix, hiking John Ritter Farms in Lakeville, and more! What are your favorite fall activities? Let us know in the comments.
#AutumnInMN #HikeAfton #SKOL #StCroixAdventures #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Not so long ago in a galaxy pretty close to here, we had a very special visitor stop by for some Halloween fun Death Star-style. It was a blast. Bobbie (aka Darth Vader) from Moments Hospice popped in to say hi but found our lack of candy disturbing.
Thanks, Bobbie. We love you to the dark side and back! 🎃🌓😆
From all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living, we’d like to wish everyone a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃👻🍬🍭
#HappyHalloween #Boo #ItsTheGreatPumpkin #Celebrate #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving #WW1FlyingAce
Happy Birthday to all our November babies! Wishing you lots of love and laughter on your special day. 😀🎈🧁
Patricia D. – 11/8
Beverly L. – 11/9
Bob R. – 11/17
Bob T. – 11/25
Bobbe L. and Charlotte R. – 10/26
#HappyBirthday #NovemberBirthdays #Celebrate #Cake #Yum #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Wishing you a Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living. Thank you for serving our country with dedication and courage.
#HappyVeteransDay #Courage #BraveWomenAndMen #ThankYouForYourService #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Wishing you a Happy Veterans Day from all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living. Thank you for serving our country with dedication and courage.
#HappyVeteransDay #Courage #BraveWomenAndMen #ThankYouForYourService #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
We had a great turnout for our Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest. 21 of the most creative pumpkins vied for the first-place prize. Congratulations to all our winners.
#AnnualPumpkinPaintingContest #CreativePumpkins #CongratulationsWinners #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
From all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living, we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
#HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #TurkeyDay2020 #Celebrate #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness about the disease and show support for the 5.8 million+ Americans living with it. You can show your support, too. Visit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to find out how to get involved. To find more information, visit: https://alzfdn.org/.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #Alzheimers #Caregiving #WeCare #RaiseAwarenessForAlzheimers #AlzheimersFoundationOfAmerica #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving #MemoryCare
Thanksgiving will look a little different this year due to Covid-19, but here are some low-risk activities to help you have a safe and joyful holiday:
• Prepare a traditional family dinner with only people who live in your household
• Host a virtual dinner and share recipes with friends and family
• Shop online rather than in person on the day after Thanksgiving or the next Monday
• Watch sports events, parades, and movies from your apartment
However you spend Thanksgiving, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. 🦃🦃
#LowRiskThanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #TurkeyDay2020 #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Help bring smiles and comfort to local children this season.
Prairie Bluffs Senior Living is pleased to be an official drop-off site for Toys for Tots and Coats for Kids.
Donated toys should be NEW. Popular ideas include books, backpacks, board games, remote control cars or trucks, handheld electronics, and skateboards and helmets or other sporting equipment. Please avoid giving food items or toys that look like realistic weapons.
We are also collecting new or gently used coats and jackets, as well as NEW gloves and winter hats.
Collection boxes for the toys and bins for the coats are set up inside the vestibule at both entrances of our building. Items may be dropped off at Prairie Bluffs any time before December 15.
Toy donations will then be taken to KARE 11, and coats will be delivered to the Salvation Army.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
#ToysForTots #CoatsForKids #DropOffSite #Donations #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
December 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to combat COVID-19. Healthcare experts recommend washing your hands with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. Make sure to create a good lather and wash in between the web of your hands as well as the back and under the nails. Dry hands off using a clean, dry towel. Let’s all do our part to help mitigate the virus.
#WashYourHands #LatherUp #SoapAndWater #HelpFightCovid19 #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Right outside of our window on December 3, this visitor was seen saying “hello” to our memory care residents and checking out the gorgeous scenery surrounding Prairie Bluffs.
Enveloped by nature, this locally owned senior community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Transitional Care. Learn more about the accommodations and comprehensive wellness offered at Prairie Bluffs: www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com.
#DeerVisitor #HelloFriend #GorgeousScenery #Accommodations
We all know December is often highlighted by snowflakes and chilly temps, but here are some other things that stand out this month:
* Chester Greenwood, who invented earmuffs, was born on December 4, 1858.
* The first crossword puzzle was published on December 21, 1913.
* Ebenezer Scrooge celebrates a birthday on December 19, and his famous catchphrase has its own date as well. Bah! Humbug! Day is December 21.
* Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” hit the record charts in December 1949.
Our residents keep up with fun facts like this in each month’s Prairie Bluffs Post newsletter.
#Trivia #DecemberDates #PrairieBluffs #FunFacts
Did you know: 1 in 8 people in Minnesota don’t have enough to eat?
PBSL is partnering with Second Harvest Heartland and Touching Hearts at Home Bloomington MN to ensure that families, children, and seniors have food on their tables – especially now, during the holiday season.
Your kindness helps. A simple gift of $50 can provide 150 meals for hungry Minnesotans.
To give hope, visit http://support.2harvest.org/goto/THAHMN until January 1.
Thank you for helping to make a difference!
#GiveHope #FeedingMN #ThankYouForYourKindness
That “nasty, wasty” Mr. Grinch recently visited with our staff at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living, and we discovered he’s not such “a mean one” after all!
He brought along plenty of holiday cheer and even posed for some photos. This green, Grinchy guest made everyone smile, and our hearts grew three sizes that day.
Thanks for stopping by, Mr. Grinch. Next stop: Whoville!
#GrinchVisit #HolidayCheer #HeIsntAMeanOneAfterAll
Prairie Bluffs Senior Living would like to thank everyone at Burnsville Community Education and Home Instead Senior Care for their work in organizing the Be a Santa for a Senior event this year.
We loaded our bus with just some of the hundreds of donated gifts, all of which will help bring holiday cheer to seniors in need.
We would also like to thank ALL of the helpful volunteers who helped deliver these gifts. We are so grateful to everyone who participated and brought smiles to the faces of so many seniors.
#ThankYou #BeASantaForASenior #GiftDonations
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living!
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #MerryAndBright #Christmas2020 #PeaceOnEarth #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Prairie Bluffs Senior Living wishes you comfort and joy this season. Please enjoy this video of holiday classics, created by our executive director Katie Gillman and her family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Yj49NRxX7cs&feature=youtu.be
#ComfortAndJoy #HolidayClassics #TisTheSeason
YOUTUBE.COM
Merry Christmas Prairie Bluffs!
At Prairie Bluffs, we are dedicated to ensuring the health, wellness, and happiness of our residents. Our Assisted Living option provides a sense of independence while offering personalized care for your comfort and well-being.
Take advantage of our Assisted Living move-in special and get the first and third months’ rent free.
Learn more at https://www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com/living-options/assisted-living.
#AssistedLiving #MoveInSpecial #PersonalizedCare #FreeRent
Happy New Year from all of us at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living! Wishing you health, joy, and peace in the new year ahead.
#HappyNewYear #Peace #Celebrate #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Advanced technology is helping the senior community stay connected to family, friends, and the world.
• Create a social media profile and use these platforms to send messages, see photos, and stay up to date on what others are doing. 📷
• Use video calls to make conversations more personal and chat with family and friends in real time all over the globe. 📞
• Play online games to build memory and strategy skills. 🕹🎮
#Technology #StayConnected #TechSavvySeniors
#PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
January is National Eye Care Month. It’s more important than ever to take care of your peepers so your eyes stay healthy and bright for years to come. In addition to having a regular eye exam, we recommend eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, exercise daily, wash your hands, limit computer time, and wear sunglasses. 👀
#NationalEyeCareMonth #EyeCare #PrettyPeepers #EyeHealth #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Help us wish all of our January babies a very Happy Birthday! May the upcoming year bring lots of love, peace, and happiness.🎈🎉🎂
Ray S. 1/3
Cal L., Arlene R., and Mavis H. 1/5
Abby R. 1/17
Jim K. 1/23
Austin F. 1/24
#HappyBirthday #JanuaryBirthday #Cake #Celebrate #Yum
We’ve got some great news!
Our associates and residents at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living have now received the COVID-19 vaccination, helping to protect everyone working and living in our community.
The safety and well-being of our residents, associates, family members, and community are our top priorities. We have a solid plan in place for infection prevention and response including enhanced operational and clinical protocols based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Minnesota Department of Health.
#Vaccinated #ProtectingOurCommunity #WorryFreeLiving #PrairieBluffs
Today is National Puzzle Day, a day officially dedicated to the pursuit of solving puzzles. Did you know:
- John Spilsbury created the first jigsaw puzzle in 1760?
- People who solve puzzles have better memory and creativity?
- Working on puzzles helps the brain engage in stimulating cognitive activity?
Sit down with a puzzle and test your brain today – and every day! 🧩
#NationalPuzzleDay #EngageYourBrain #MemoryAndCreativity #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Looking for interesting educational or cultural topics to learn about? There are many online classes, events, and special offerings so you can explore exotic places, learn a new skill or language from a top university, or simply escape to nature. Here are some fun and interesting online classes/events:
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/sandiegozooglobal/wildwatch-kenya
https://stellarium-web.org/
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/1gJiszMqltReJA
https://www.businessinsider.com/free-online-courses-from-best-colleges
#VirtualEvents #OnlineLearning #OnlineCourses #Culture #Education #PraireBluffsSeniorLiving
We all know February is the shortest month of the year, but did you also know these fun facts?
* The February birthstone is amethyst, and its flowers are the violet and primrose.
* February’s name is derived from the Latin word “februum,” meaning purification.
* More than 73 million viewers tuned in as The Beatles made their first American TV appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964.
We like to share bits of trivia like this with our residents each month at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living!
#FebruaryFunFacts #DidYouKnow #TriviaTidbits
February is Library Lovers’ Month, which is perfect because our library at Prairie Bluffs is full of enriching entertainment for our residents.
We encourage our community to borrow and enjoy a number of selections of books, magazines, music, and movies. Participating in these activities can help maintain concentration, promote relaxation, and improve focus.
Learn more about everything Prairie Bluffs Senior Living has to offer at https://www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com/.
#VisitOurLibrary #EnrichingEntertainment #LearnMore #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day with… random acts of kindness. 😊
Send a note or an email to a friend to help make them smile. Wave a cheerful hello to a neighbor. Show appreciation with a “Thank you!”
Sharing kindness can help brighten someone’s day. And while we should strive to be kind every day, today is a special opportunity to extend encouragement and courtesy.
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay #Celebrate #ShareKindness
We would like to send special wishes to Prairie Bluffs Senior Living’s Lynn C., who is celebrating a birthday on February 17.
Happy Birthday to you! 🎂🎈🎉🥳
Lynn shares this special month with some famous folks, including writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, inventor Thomas Edison, and Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks.
#HappyBirthday #MakeAWish #Celebrate #PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving
Happy Valentine’s Day from Prairie Bluffs Senior Living! ♥💕🌹
On this special weekend, we would like to express how much we truly adore our community. You are the heart of what we do, and we’re grateful for the opportunity each day to show how much we care.
Sending smiles and virtual hugs to our residents and their families and everyone on our Prairie Bluffs Senior Living Team.
#ValentinesWeekend #WeAdoreYou #VirtualHugs #CaringCommunity
On February 15, Prairie Bluffs Senior Living celebrated National Singles Awareness Day in savory and safe socializing style!
We enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and sweet treats and spent time among friends while adhering to health and safety regulations, of course.
And we were treated to a little Valentine’s Day history, linking the holiday to Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th century Parliament of Fowls poem, as well as some fun trivia! Did you know that wedding rings are worn on the left hand’s fourth finger because the ancient Egyptian culture believed the vein of love ran directly from this finger to the heart? 💘💍
Everyone had a good, safe, and entertaining time!
#PrairieBluffsSeniorLiving #NationalSinglesAwarenessDay #CelebratingInStyle
Prairie Bluffs Senior Living updated their info in the about section.
You may use salt on a regular basis, but did you also know these bits of trivia about this popular seasoning?
* Salt is present in every cell of the body.
* The price of table salt today is almost the same as it was 150 years ago.
* Salt is the only rock consumed by humans.
Our monthly Prairie Bluffs Post shares news, happenings, puzzles, jokes, and fun facts like this with the residents of our community. Learn more about Prairie Bluffs Senior Living at https://www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com/.
#TastyTrivia #PrairieBluffsPost #FunFacts #CommunityCommunication
Appropriate that this #WaybackWednesday happens to fall on National Landline Telephone Day. ☎
On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call from the invention known to be his greatest success. Using electricity to talk, Bell transmitted the words “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you” to his assistant, Thomas Watson.
Can you remember your 10-digit landline telephone number?
#NationalLandlineTelephoneDay #TelephoneTrivia #RingRing
If you missed National Oreo Cookie Day last weekend, don’t worry. Everyone at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living thinks it’s perfectly acceptable to celebrate the Oreo all month (or all year!) long. 😉🥛
This classic treat was invented in 1912 and is the best-selling cookie in the U.S. Each Oreo is baked for 290.6 seconds (just shy of 5 minutes), at 400° from above and 300° from below.
Whether you twist, dunk, or simply devour your Oreos, we hope they make you smile! 😊
#OreoCookies #SweetTreat #DidYouKnow #OreoTrivia
Wishing very happy birthdays to our Prairie Bluffs Senior Living residents turning another year older in March:
Jim H. – March 5
Virginia “Eileen” A. – March 8
Steve T. – March 9
Dave S. – March 12
Lorraine J. – March 24
Among many others, you share your birthday month with Harry Houdini, Dr. Seuss, Albert Einstein, and Mr. Rogers!
Also wishing a happy belated birthday to Chris A. – February 17.
Cheers to you on your special days. We hope they’re filled with laughter and fun! 🎂🎉
#MarchBirthdays #OneBelatedBirthday #CelebratingYou #HappyBirthday #LetThemEatCake
Say hello to Dana, a Lead Home Health Aide at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living!
What does Dana love most about Prairie Bluffs? The residents, because they are like her family. One of Dana’s favorite things to do is draw. She also has played guitar since she was 12 and wants to learn to play the harp.
Dana’s optimism is reflected in her favorite motto: “This, too, shall pass.” If Hollywood ever made a movie about her life, Dana would cast Sarah Paulson in the lead role. And if she could meet anyone, Dana would choose Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, the drummer for Avenged Sevenfold.
Visit our website to learn more about Prairie Bluffs: www.prairiebluffsseniorliving.com.
#StaffSpotlight #SayHello #MeetOurTeam #PrairieBluffsTeam
Are you as excited for the spring season as we are at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living??
Saturday is the Spring Equinox, meaning the days are getting longer and the snow will soon be gone. Did you also know:
• Springtime symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and hope?
• Flowers that usually bloom the earliest in spring are the daffodil, sunflower, tulip, primrose, and lily?
• Baby birds learn how to sing in the spring, when they hear other birds chirping to look for a mate?
Celebrate spring this weekend! 🌷☀🐦
#HappySpring #NewSeason #SpringEquinox #FunFacts
