Today in our Cottages here at The Avenues of Fort Bend we had a Lemonade Social while playing BINGO! Such a great day to spend the day. #BINGO
These ladies love to paint! Art Therapy days are the best! #ArtThrobClub
We have been monitoring the situation with Hurricane Laura very closely. Due to the current projected storm track, we have made the decision to shelter in place during the storm. Please visit our website below for updates as we will make updates available as we get them throughout the storm. If you are a loved one or family member, the Community will be communicating directly to you with updates. https://avenuesoffortbend.com/
The Avenues of Fort Bend is in the area of concern for Hurricane Laura and we are monitoring the situation hourly. We have worked closely with Fort Bend County officials and local Emergency Management on our Emergency Response Plan. Our plan includes procedures for sheltering in place as well as evacuating all residents safely if that is necessary, depending on the severity of the storm. Please visit our website below for updates as we will make updates available as we get them throughout the storm. If you are a loved one or family member, the Community will be communicating directly to you with updates. https://avenuesoffortbend.com/
COVID-19 Response Update: Texas Visitations
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has approved limited visitation rules for Assisted Living and Memory Care long-term care facilities. Our staff has been preparing for the protocols and guidelines for the structured, scheduled visits and we are now accepting visitor reservations! To schedule your visit, please call the Community directly and the Front Desk will assist you with making your reservation.
COVID-19 Response Update: Texas Visitations
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has approved limited visitation rules for Assisted Living and Memory Care long-term care facilities. Our staff is preparing for the protocols and guidelines for the structured, scheduled visits. Once we are approved to begin our indoor and outdoor visitations, we will be communicating to all residents and family member contacts with the guidelines of the new scheduled visitation process.
Pumpkin Painting at The Avenues of Fort Bend was the perfect way to spend the afternoon! #AutumnIsHere
We’re on the front lines, every day, caring for senior adults and empowering them to live their life with Passion. Join us and use your talents to make a difference in the lives of seniors today. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: http://avenuesoffortbend.csrlivingcareers.com/
At The Cottages of The Avenues of Fort Bend we combined our Writers Club and Art Throb Club while getting some fresh air outside. Today’s topic was about KINDNESS. 🌹 🌸
Cookie Decorating with our Assistant Wellness Director Chris was a delicious activity! Happy Halloween!
Join us in welcoming Lawrence, our newest resident, to The Avenues of Fort Bend! #WelcomeHome #MissouriCityTX
The Avenues of Fort Bend’s lovely ladies Faye and Susie love painting! Fall leaves and the cold weather are getting us in the spirit of Thanksgiving. #ArtThrobClub
We hope you've enjoyed having an extra hour of light the past few months, but come Sunday, it will be time to switch your clocks back. Don't forget to check your clocks on your car, microwave, and that pesky alarm clock.
Jewelry Making here at The Avenues of Fort Bend is always a hit with these lovely ladies. #DIY
We celebrated Jersey Day last week! So much fun to see what teams our residents and staff love. #TeamSpirit
In 2019, Civitas served up over 100 internal promotions through our My Passionate Employee program which provides employees with a variety of options to help them achieve their goals. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: http://avenuesoffortbend.csrlivingcareers.com/
On this Veterans Day, we salute our veterans and extend our gratitude for their service. They are our relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Through their service, veterans protect our freedom. Happy Veteran's Day! #Veteran
Last week we celebrated our eldest resident Mrs. Fry’s 101st BIRTHDAY! #CelebrateLife #101NeverLookedSoGood
There is no better time to express how grateful we are for our staff than this month of Thanksgiving. We wish you a month full of laughter, joy, and bright moments! #CaregiverAppreciation
Our countless thanks to our staff and residents who fill our community full of love and gratefulness every day. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ms. Faye celebrates National Scarecrow Day in her cornfield fashion best! ✨ 😊 #missouricitytx
Our Art Throb Club had a guest artist, our Executive Director, Brooke, this morning! The residents enjoyed painting Christmas Wreaths with her! #ArtThrobClub
In senior living, HERO is an actual job title. You can make a difference in the lives of seniors by using your unique skills in a career at Civitas. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: http://avenuesoffortbend.csrlivingcareers.com/
Many of the residents in our community have vivid memories of Pearl Harbor Day, the day when the United States entered World War II. The months that followed were full of uncertainty. Today, we remember those who fought, as well as the families who stayed and supported their loved ones from home. #PearlHarborDay #Veteran
It's the shortest day of the year! We hope you've been able to make some great memories on this short day. #WinterSolstice
Our residents have been busy making, addressing, and sending Holiday Cards over the past few weeks. We thought it only proper to recognize Sir Henry Cole today, who will go down in history as the man who invented the Christmas Card! Today we celebrate you, Sir Henry! #TodayInHistory #MerryChristmas
Wishing you and your family a Christmas to remember. May your Christmas be filled with cheer, love, and memories! #MerryChristmas
In the coming weeks, we will be partnering with Walgreens to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to our residents and staff members. Building defense against COVID-19 in our building and in the community at large is a team effort. And you are a part of that defense. If you have questions regarding the vaccinations or our upcoming clinics, please call our Community directly.
Did you know that today is the most celebrated holiday of the year, around the world? We're excited to ring in the new year with our residents!
The best part about 2020 was meeting you! So thankful for all our Facebook Family and the joy you all bring to us.
From the CDC: Your best protection from COVID-19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic. Learn about the Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html
We’re on the front lines, every day, caring for senior adults and empowering them to live their life with Passion. Join us and use your talents to make a difference in the lives of seniors today. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: http://avenuesoffortbend.csrlivingcareers.com/
Lead the Way! Getting the COVID-19 vaccine adds one more layer of protection for you, our employees, other residents, and family. In the coming weeks, we will be partnering with Walgreens to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to our residents and staff members. If you have questions regarding the vaccinations or our upcoming clinics, please call our Community directly.
From the CDC: None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. You may have symptoms like a fever after you get a vaccine. This is normal and a sign that your immune system is learning how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about the facts behind COVID-19 vaccines: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html
Leading the Way! Civitas Senior Living is proud to announce that, as of today, all but one of our communities nationwide have completed their first-round vaccination clinics. The one community is in Colorado and will host their first-round clinic this Thursday. Additionally, by January 29th 39% of all our communities nationwide will have completed their second-round vaccination clinics, and by February 5th this number jumps to 66% completion for second-round vaccination clinics. If you have questions regarding the vaccinations or our upcoming clinics, please call our Community directly.
Diving Into The Decades: 1900-1909
All right cooking fans, this week we have a particularly unique recipe for you to try that was very popular in 1900, the Orange Omelet. The recipe we are sharing is from the Boston Cooking-School Cookbook 1900 edition.
3 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
Few grains salt
2 oranges
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon butter for cooking
Beat 3 eggs, until thick and lemon colored. Add in lemon, orange juice, and salt. Cook like you would a traditional omelet.
Remove skin from oranges and cut in slices, lengthwise. Fold in one-third of the slices of orange, well sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Garnish with remaining orange slices and dust it with powdered sugar.
We hope you enjoyed this unique recipe! Stay tuned to learn more about the decades! #DivingIntoTheDecades
Diving Into The Decades: 1900-1909
🍞 Loaf of bread = $0.07
🍳 Dozen eggs: $0.34
🍼 Quart of milk: $0.09
🍖 Pound of steak: $0.26
If you're thinking 'This must have been in the early 1900s!' Then you're absolutely correct! 2021 is our year of the decades! Starting this month with 1900-1909, we've been focusing on learning all about what life was like. Our residents have been enjoying the tastes, sounds, and sights of the early 1900s and can't wait to see what comes next. #DivingIntoTheDecades
Learn more about the Edwardian Era 👉 https://bit.ly/3p7TyHx
Diving Into The Decades: 1900-1909
Picture this - 1904 a new game hits the market. Parents and kids head to the local mercantile to pick up The Landlords Game. 117 years pass and this game is still number one on the list of most popular board games of all time.
Surprised that you haven't heard of it? You may know it by its later name: Monopoly! That's right, this super popular game had its humble beginnings as "The Landlords Game" and wasn't rebranded as Monopoly until 1933. Don't you just love history?! #DivingIntoTheDecades
Our Military Men’s Club is now in session here at The Avenues of Fort Bend! We have the honor of having a member of our culinary staff, Mr. Andre, who is a Veteran himself, host these monthly meetings with our residents. #Veteran
FRESH. DECADENT. CAKE. That's how we're celebrating National Chocolate Cake Day. 🍰🍫
Of course, nobody makes chocolate cake quite like Grandma. We hope you enjoy this recipe from Taste of Home for Grandma's Chocolate Cake! 🔖
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grandma-s-chocolate-cake/
Civitas Senior Living is proud to announce that we have been certified as a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider by the Texas Department of State Health Services. We will continue with the vaccine clinics for our residents and staff members under the current Federal Vaccine Program, but this new designation will allow us to continue with vaccinations for residents, staff members, and essential caregivers once the Federal Vaccination Program has ended. For more information regarding this program, please contact our community directly. To learn more about this designation, please see our press release here: http://prn.to/3jijhef
We LOVE our Activities Director! Thank you for all you do for our residents, Grecia. We appreciate you! #ActivityProfessionalsWeek
Diving Into The Decades
Residents are excited to be "Diving into the Decades" with us! From that decade, we are trying foods, studying fashion, and learning all about the world events that happened through those 30 years! Stay tuned for photos, videos, and stories!
Diving Into The Decades: 1910-1919
This month we are learning about a decade that is largely defined by the first world war. Despite the incomprehensible devastation of this era, it did bring about some technological advances, new fashions, and food staples that we see today!
If you were thrown back in time to 1914, you would likely still see more trolleys and horse-drawn carriages on the streets than any other type of vehicle. Children would be enjoying Oreo Cookies, Sherbert, and Wrigley's Doublemint Gum for the first time. Adults would be tapping their toes to the beat of Jazz and watching movies that were filmed in what is now Hollywood.
Once the war started, families were disrupted as fathers were drafted, women went to work in factories, and the older children took care of household chores. The changes it brought about in every aspect of life won this decade the name of The Progressive Era. Quite fitting, don't you think? #DivingIntoTheDecades
The staff here at The Avenues of Fort Bend was treated to lunch by our newest resident, Barbara’s family. Barbara’s daughter Donna said she is so impressed by the work all of the staff is doing to make her mother feel welcomed and acclimated to the community. Such a sweet gesture!
Both residents and staff here at The Avenues of Fort Bend enjoyed decorating these clay flower pots. We want to say a special thanks to Christopher, our assistant wellness director, for hosting this craft for his Employee Engagement Activity. #CraftersCorner
Winter Weather Update: There has been no change in our status since our mid-day update. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 8:30am tomorrow.
Winter Weather Update: In our update this morning, we reported that our power was still out. As of 2:00pm today, power has been restored to the Community. We are, however, on a boil notice for water. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 7:00pm today.
Winter Weather Update: In our update last night, we reported that the power was still out at the Community. Currently, the power is still out at the Community and we are we are running generators for our critical infrastructure for the Community. Additionally, the city has shut off our water and we are utilizing our emergency water supply. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 2:00pm today.
Winter Weather Update: We wanted to provide an update on the power outage at our Community. As of 6:30pm, the power is still out. We do have a generator coming that will be connected tomorrow in the event we continue to have outages. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 8:30am tomorrow.
Last week we painted the flower pots in Art Throbs Club. This week we planted a few indoor plants for our community here at The Avenues of Fort Bend.
Weather Alert!
Our team has been working through the weekend and night on our winter preparation plans along with working with the power company on any power outages that we will experience in regards to the rolling blackouts. If you are unable to reach your community, please contact Civitas Senior Living at WeCare@csrliving.com or call 866-712-0302.
While we can’t control the weather, we can shine in our dedication and commitment to our residents. Pictured here are just a few of the amazing, dedicated Community staff members and Civitas employees across the state of Texas going above and beyond to keep our residents as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the winter storm this past week.
#CommunityTeamwork
Winter Weather Update: In our update last night, we reported that the power was still out at the Community. Currently, the power is still out at the Community and we are we are running generators for our critical infrastructure for the Community. Additionally, the city has shut off our water and we are utilizing our emergency water supply. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 2:00pm today.
Winter Weather Update: We wanted to provide an update on the power outage at our Community. As of 6:30pm, the power is still out. We do have a generator coming that will be connected tomorrow in the event we continue to have outages. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 8:30am tomorrow.
Last week we painted the flower pots in Art Throbs Club. This week we planted a few indoor plants for our community here at The Avenues of Fort Bend.
Diving Into The Decades: 1910-1919
Johnny Gruelle wrote the book Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, in 1918. The story goes that Marcella brought her dad an old rag doll and he drew a face on it for her, and thus was born "Raggedy Ann."
The original rag doll is now worth over $1,000. Over time, her looks changed and by 1960, Raggedy Ann had red hair, a flowered dress, and a white apron. Quite different than her humble beginnings, but cute none the less. #DivingIntoTheDecades
While we can’t control the weather, we can shine in our dedication and commitment to our residents. Pictured here are just a few of the amazing, dedicated Community staff members and Civitas employees across the state of Texas going above and beyond to keep our residents as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the winter storm this past week.
#CommunityTeamwork
Winter Weather Update: In our update last night, we reported that the power was still out at the Community. Currently, the power is still out at the Community and we are we are running generators for our critical infrastructure for the Community. Additionally, the city has shut off our water and we are utilizing our emergency water supply. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 2:00pm today.
Winter Weather Update: We wanted to provide an update on the power outage at our Community. As of 6:30pm, the power is still out. We do have a generator coming that will be connected tomorrow in the event we continue to have outages. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 8:30am tomorrow.
Governor Abbott’s Announcement:
We are aware of Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 that ends the statewide mask mandates and allows all businesses to open to 100%. Also, in the order it states that “Businesses may still limit capacity or implement additional safety protocols at their discretion.” Aside from this new order, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities in Texas are regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and must also follow County orders that may be more stringent than those of HHSC. At this time HHSC has not released any updated guidance regarding changes in the current COVID-19 response requirements and regulations in licensed Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities. Therefore, we are required to continue to follow the regulations set forth by HHSC and will continue to communicate with the agency regularly and update residents, families, and staff members with any change in the regulation and Community protocols.
Diving Into The Decades: 1910-1919
Johnny Gruelle wrote the book Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, in 1918. The story goes that Marcella brought her dad an old rag doll and he drew a face on it for her, and thus was born "Raggedy Ann."
The original rag doll is now worth over $1,000. Over time, her looks changed and by 1960, Raggedy Ann had red hair, a flowered dress, and a white apron. Quite different than her humble beginnings, but cute none the less. #DivingIntoTheDecades
While we can’t control the weather, we can shine in our dedication and commitment to our residents. Pictured here are just a few of the amazing, dedicated Community staff members and Civitas employees across the state of Texas going above and beyond to keep our residents as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the winter storm this past week.
#CommunityTeamwork
Winter Weather Update: In our update last night, we reported that the power was still out at the Community. Currently, the power is still out at the Community and we are we are running generators for our critical infrastructure for the Community. Additionally, the city has shut off our water and we are utilizing our emergency water supply. With some of the power outages, we may lose our communications as well. If you need to contact the Community, please call our hotline at 866-712-0302. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. We will be providing another update at approximately 2:00pm today.
The Roaring Twenties were a golden era of fashion. WWI left women desiring a simple, comfortable lifestyle and a fashion style that reflected the new modern age, where young women outnumbered the older Edwardian generation. 1920s fashion was made by the young and free-spirited youth who discarded their corsets and showed off their jazz dancing legs. This was also the era that brought about the “flappers.” This month, our residents will learn about the fashion, food, and famous faces of the 1920s! #DivingIntoTheDecades
Governor Abbott’s Announcement:
We are aware of Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 that ends the statewide mask mandates and allows all businesses to open to 100%. Also, in the order it states that “Businesses may still limit capacity or implement additional safety protocols at their discretion.” Aside from this new order, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities in Texas are regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and must also follow County orders that may be more stringent than those of HHSC. At this time HHSC has not released any updated guidance regarding changes in the current COVID-19 response requirements and regulations in licensed Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities. Therefore, we are required to continue to follow the regulations set forth by HHSC and will continue to communicate with the agency regularly and update residents, families, and staff members with any change in the regulation and Community protocols.
Diving Into The Decades: 1910-1919
Johnny Gruelle wrote the book Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, in 1918. The story goes that Marcella brought her dad an old rag doll and he drew a face on it for her, and thus was born "Raggedy Ann."
The original rag doll is now worth over $1,000. Over time, her looks changed and by 1960, Raggedy Ann had red hair, a flowered dress, and a white apron. Quite different than her humble beginnings, but cute none the less. #DivingIntoTheDecades
While we can’t control the weather, we can shine in our dedication and commitment to our residents. Pictured here are just a few of the amazing, dedicated Community staff members and Civitas employees across the state of Texas going above and beyond to keep our residents as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the winter storm this past week.
#CommunityTeamwork
Green Thumb Day here at The Avenues of Fort Bend! Our residents are excited to watch these plants grow! #GreenThumbClub
We’re on the front lines, every day, caring for senior adults and empowering them to live their life with Passion. Join us and use your talents to make a difference in the lives of seniors today. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: https://grnh.se/e2cc7f772us
The Roaring Twenties were a golden era of fashion. WWI left women desiring a simple, comfortable lifestyle and a fashion style that reflected the new modern age, where young women outnumbered the older Edwardian generation. 1920s fashion was made by the young and free-spirited youth who discarded their corsets and showed off their jazz dancing legs. This was also the era that brought about the “flappers.” This month, our residents will learn about the fashion, food, and famous faces of the 1920s! #DivingIntoTheDecades
Governor Abbott’s Announcement:
We are aware of Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 that ends the statewide mask mandates and allows all businesses to open to 100%. Also, in the order it states that “Businesses may still limit capacity or implement additional safety protocols at their discretion.” Aside from this new order, Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities in Texas are regulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and must also follow County orders that may be more stringent than those of HHSC. At this time HHSC has not released any updated guidance regarding changes in the current COVID-19 response requirements and regulations in licensed Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Communities. Therefore, we are required to continue to follow the regulations set forth by HHSC and will continue to communicate with the agency regularly and update residents, families, and staff members with any change in the regulation and Community protocols.
Diving Into The Decades: 1910-1919
Johnny Gruelle wrote the book Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, in 1918. The story goes that Marcella brought her dad an old rag doll and he drew a face on it for her, and thus was born "Raggedy Ann."
The original rag doll is now worth over $1,000. Over time, her looks changed and by 1960, Raggedy Ann had red hair, a flowered dress, and a white apron. Quite different than her humble beginnings, but cute none the less. #DivingIntoTheDecades
The Avenues of Fort Bend’s Roaring Twenties Themed Luncheon! #DivingIntoTheDecades
In the 1920s almost everybody danced, and because everyone was dancing, they needed a dance that almost anyone could do. Thus was created the Fox Trot. It's basically walking but can be done at all different tempos! Do you know the Fox Trot?
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The Fox Trot in the Jazz Age
Green Thumb Day here at The Avenues of Fort Bend! Our residents are excited to watch these plants grow! #GreenThumbClub
We’re on the front lines, every day, caring for senior adults and empowering them to live their life with Passion. Join us and use your talents to make a difference in the lives of seniors today. Text CIVITAS to 89743 or view our careers page for current opportunities at our community: https://grnh.se/e2cc7f772us
The Roaring Twenties were a golden era of fashion. WWI left women desiring a simple, comfortable lifestyle and a fashion style that reflected the new modern age, where young women outnumbered the older Edwardian generation. 1920s fashion was made by the young and free-spirited youth who discarded their corsets and showed off their jazz dancing legs. This was also the era that brought about the “flappers.” This month, our residents will learn about the fashion, food, and famous faces of the 1920s! #DivingIntoTheDecades
