Surprise your loved one through our Cheer Mail program (Notes of encouragement, kind words, fun videos/artwork etc are welcome!) by sending an email to sendlovetovoa@gmail.com.
In the subject line, please write "Community Name" and "Resident/Staff Name" or "All Resident/Staff". We will share these with our residents, either by reading aloud, printing or showing them on a mobile device. Encouraging messages to our dedicated staff are also appreciated.
Looking forward to your Cheer Mail!
Last week’s Resident Winner was Bill! Congratulations and more gifts to come this week!
What a great smile! 😊
Go Sondra!
Sondra with Carnival Game Thursday. She won a Panera Bread gift card! Good job, Sondra!
Ruth is the winner of this week's grab basket drawing! She chose this stylish manicure set 💅
Way to go Ruth! 🥳
Yesterday was Munchies Monday at Rochester Rehabilitation & Living Center!
Here is Adele, Bob, Gricelda and Luella enjoying some gold fish crackers. 🐟 Yum!
It is #MunchiesMonday! Here we have Judy, Luella, Beverly, Adele, and Carol enjoying a sweet and salty treat. YUM!
Today’s ‘Weekly Resident Winner’ is Burke and Marcia.
Congratulations! Looking forward to more surprises next week.
Here is Luella with our Word of the Day!
Beverly is the winner of this week’s grab basket drawing! She chose this luxurious bath soap. Way to go, Bev!!
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Sheryl. Congratulations!!
It is Carnival Game Thursday with Harriet. She won a medium prize. Congratulations!
It’s Wisdom Wednesday with Ed!
Here is Bob with the word of the day!
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Everett. Congratulations!!!
Our Carnival Game Thursday winner is Betty. She won a medium prize! She is excited to order a meal from Applebee’s. Congratulations!
Word of the Day with Beverly
Residents’ Rights Month is an annual, national event celebrated in October honoring all residents in care communities across the nation. This year’s theme — Connection Matters — highlights the importance of residents connecting with their loved ones. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to work tirelessly and find new ways to provide meaningful ways to connect.
#connectionmatters #residentsrightsmonth
Wisdom Wednesday with Mary ...
Happy Halloween! Our LTC residents have some wonderful family members that put together some festive goodie bags. Here we have Phyllis, Luella, Bob, Beverly, Adele, Carol, CJ, and Judy all enjoying a spooky treat! Thank you Prairie family!
This weeks ‘Weekly Resident Winner’ is Joanne. Congratulations!
Shirley is this weeks ‘Grab Basket’ winner. She choose the pretty green fan. Congratulations!
Our Carnival Game Thursday winner is Carol. She decided to try her luck at a bean bag toss and won a large prize. Congratulations Carol
Wisdom Wednesday with Connie.
Grab Basket Thursday with Luella. She picked this stylish makeup bag.
Here is Adele with our Word of the Day!
Our ‘Carnival Game Thursday’ winners are John and Rita. John chose for them to play tic-tac-toe and they won a large prize. Congratulations!
Wisdom Wednesday with Marlyn.
Watch this short video by LeadingAge Minnesota on visitor safe practices— Together, we can keep our community safe and healthy. Thank you for doing your part by following these safety procedures. https://bit.ly/32blkJM
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Share your gifts...
Our Weekly Resident Winners are Dan and Edith. Congratulations! More gifts will be delivered to them next week!
Grab Basket Thursday- Jean choose these comfy socks for the cold days ahead!
Our Thursday Carnival Game participants are Roger and Ruth. They won a small prize and had fun playing. Congratulations!
Wisdom Wednesday with Loren.
Some of the Homestead team wearing red, white and blue for VOA day.
It is VOA colors day at The Homestead! Here is the RRLC team dressed in their red, white, and blue.
Congratulations John, our Weekly Resident Winner!
Lord, it’s not our responsibility to perform Your Word, that is up to You. Our job is to pray and to love. Help us Lord to search our hearts and to listen for Your voice in the midst of all the noise we hear in our world. (Taken from a prayer from Linda DeVore, Chaplain of Senior CommUnity Care of MI PACE)
Today’s Carnival Game Thursday winner is Arnold. He tried his luck at target ball and won a medium prize. Congratulations!!!
Contact us today at (507) 535-2000 to learn more why The Homestead at Rochester is the perfect choice for you or your loved one. One of our trusted, professional team members will take you on a personalized, virtual tour of our beautiful community. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Weekly Resident Winner’s this week are Jan and John. Congratulations!
Lois is the winner of this week’s grab basket drawing! She chose this luxurious hand cream.
What are you thankful for today? What are you looking forward to filling your plates and hearts with today? We are so very thankful for all our residents, patients and participants, their family members, friends and our dedicated staff members. On this family holiday, we wish to share our genuine appreciation for you – our extended families. Being part of our VOA family means you are part of something very wonderful; you are loved and appreciated!
Happy Thanksgiving from RRLC! Prairie family members put together these wonderful treats for our LTC residents. Thank you family members!!
Here is Bob with the Word of the Day!
Our Weekly Resident Winners are George and Sally. Congratulations!!!
Luella is our Lucky Grab Basket winner. She chose this nice manicure set.
Congratulations Chuck, he wins a medium prize participating in Carnival Game Thursday.
Wisdom Wednesday with LaVonne.
We are so grateful to Viola Nursery and Greenhouse for creating these beautiful arrangements for our residents and staff to enjoy! Thank you, Viola Nursery and Greenhouse!
Viola Nursery and Greenhouse is at The Homestead at Rochester.
December 2 at 5:15 PM · Rochester, MN ·
Like I had mentioned before....I feel a need to make planters for elderly care homes, extra special this year. Being extra confined to their buildings, these people need extra beauty brought to them. I was able to get the planters done for all the buildings at Homestead Village created today. Really happy with the way they all turned out! Four different buildings each received their own unique designs.
Thank you to the Residents and Employees. The food drive was a great success!
WED, DEC 16 AT 1:00 PM CST
National Christmas Worship Service
Favorite Christmas Memories
Making and Delivering Candygrams!
Residents share Favorite Christmas Memories
Thank you Forbes & Dr. Nicole F. Roberts for highlighting the work of #VOA in #moralinjury. As Dr. Rita Brock, Director of the Shay Moral Injury Center at #VOA says, “the fight against the #coronavirus is strikingly similar to battlefield medicine." https://bit.ly/3qWTMT5
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There Are Words To Describe What’s Happening To Our Health Workforce - And Burnout Is Not It
Poinsettia delivery for residents! Thanks, Hy-Vee, they are wonderful!
Staff and Residents share their favorite thing about Christmas!
Efforts towards COVID-19 prevention have become part of our daily lives and we are so thrilled to announce that federal and state officials have prioritized our long-term care residents and staff to be among the first group to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine, followed by Assisted Living staff and residents.
We’ll continue to provide updates as we receive them regarding the vaccine situation and timing. You can also check out our website for more details: https://bit.ly/3h93SMt
Today’s theme is “Look on the Bright Side” and our Prairie residents honored that theme by crafting some festive paper lanterns. Good job, everyone, and way to razzle dazzle us!
Favorite Christmas memories from staff and residents. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Our Weekly Resident Winners are Kathryn and Virginia. Congratulations!!
Thank you to all of our amazing staff, residents and families. Despite the challenges in 2020, your commitment and courage made our communities shine. https://bit.ly/3mPL3z8
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An inspiring message of hope and courage | Jacci Nickell | Volunteers of America
Warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas & holiday season!
Staff and Residents share more Christmas favorites.
Our Carnival Game Thursday Winner’s, congratulations Jerry & Joan. They won a medium prize for the Christmas Holiday!
Some of the staff showing their holiday style.
Warm wishes for a Happy New Year!
Our Carnival Game Thursday Winners are Ed & Jan. Congratulations!
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Mary. Congratulations!
Thank you to all of our amazing staff, residents and families. Despite the challenges in 2020, your commitment and courage made our communities shine. https://bit.ly/3mPL3z8
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An inspiring message of hope and courage | Jacci Nickell | Volunteers of America
Warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas & holiday season!
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Dan. Congratulations and more gifts to come!
It’s Carnival Game Thursday with Jo. After trying all the games she chose to play the milk bottles and won herself a small prize. Congratulations!
It’s Carnival Game Thursday with Jo. After trying all the games she chose to play the milk bottles and won herself a small prize. Congratulations!
Dear Lord, in this new year help us to put the past behind us and to look to the future for You alone hold our future in Your hands. Let us remember that with You Lord ALL things are possible. Show us Your glory in our everyday lives and help us to remember that You are in control even when it may not feel or look like it. In your Name, we pray.
Celebrating 100 years. Staff and Residents wish Bob a happy birthday!
Our lucky ‘Carnival Game Winners’ are Dale and Barb. Dale won them a large prize. Congratulations!
Dear Lord, when fear creeps in on us, help us to remember to stay focused on You. Scripture tells us in Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble, therefore we will not fear. Isaiah 59:19 tells us “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him. “ As God’s people, we can rest assure that we will make it through anything that comes our way. In Your precious and Almighty Name I pray, Amen. (From Linda DeVore, Chaplain Senior CommUnity Care MI PACE)
Health care workers share what the coronavirus vaccine means to them.
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Health-care workers share what the coronavirus vaccine means to them
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Dan. Congratulations and more gifts to come!
It’s Carnival Game Thursday with Jo. After trying all the games she chose to play the milk bottles and won herself a small prize. Congratulations!
At Volunteers of America National Services, our executives lead by example and that includes getting vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19. #VOANSstrong #StopTheSpread #COVID19Vaccine
Today we honor the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. #MartinLutherKingDay #MLK #MLKDay2021 #VOANS
Our Residence Director, Michael is pumped up and ready to go! #covidvacccine
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Donna. Congratulations and we hope you enjoy your goodies!
Vaccines for our residents are in full swing!
#VOANS #VOANSstrong #getvaccinated #covid19vaccine #igottheshot
Prairie residents enjoying afternoon Chapel Services and singing spiritual songs.
Be a vaccine HERO! At VOA National Services, we vaccinate for ourselves, our families, our residents and each other.
#Maskup #VOANStrong #VaccinateVOANS #HealthCareHeroes
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Source: CDC
Happy Activity Professionals Week to all of our wonderful, loving, caring Activity Professionals! We appreciate all of you!
Be a vaccine HERO! These vaccines have tested as highly effective. We are vaccinating to stop the spread. https://bit.ly/3h93SMt
#COVID19Vaccine #Stopthespread #Vaccinehero #VOANSStrong #HealthCareHeroes
Our Weekly Resident Winners are Shirley and Jerry. Congratulations!!! More gifts to come.
Be a vaccine HERO and stop the spread!! For all staff and residents who can be vaccinated, vaccines are FREE!!
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3h93SMt
#HealthcareHeroes I #COVID19Vaccine I #VOANSStrong
Bridgemoor Residents participated in a ‘Meet & Greet’ on Friday with the new leadership, Michael & Jenn.
Join us in showing appreciation to all of our hard-working and dedicated Foodservice Professionals during this National Pride in Foodservice Week! #NationalPrideinFoodserviceWeek
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Susan. Congratulations!
Our Carnival Game Thursday winners are Sig and Elsie. They won a large prize at tic-tac-toe. Congratulations!
This weeks Weekly Resident Winners are Gary & Deb. Congratulations!!! More gifts to come!
Dear Lord, help us to not look at the outward appearance of an individual but to look at their heart. Help us to see what You see in others and be Your hands and feet to touch other people’s lives. Amen.
YOU can be a vaccine hero and vaccinate! https://youtu.be/i5_sLyCH5_o
#HealthcareHeroes I #COVID19Vaccine I #VOANSStrong
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Vaccinations | Volunteers of America | National Services | 1
Our Carnival Game Thursday winner is Terry! She won a large prize. Congratulations!
Be a VACCINE Hero! The vaccine is a major part of the total battle against #COVID19, working with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. https://bit.ly/3h93SMt
#COVID19Vaccine I #Stopthespread I #VOANSStrong
Valentine's Day is coming, and we wanted to spread the love! From our #VOANS family to yours, we hope your weekend is filled with love! #VOANSStrong #ValentinesDay #spreadthelove
Congratulations to Janet, our Weekly Resident Winner! We are excited to bring you more prizes as the week goes on.
Dear Lord, the world is preparing to celebrate the holiday of Valentine’s Day. What this means is that many will show the people in their lives how much they love them. Help us to bask, this and every day, in Your love that never fails. Amen.
Carnival Game
Our Carnival Game Thursday winners are Gloria and IJ. They won a medium prize. Congratulations!
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Lola! She is excited for the gifts yet to come.congratulations!!
James 1:17 says every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Lord, continue to guide us all as we seek to disperse provisions of all kinds into the lives we touch every day and touch the “whole person.” In Your Omnipotent name I pray, Amen. (Taken from a weekly prayer for the staff offered up by Linda DeVore, Chaplain Senior CommUnity Care MI PACE)
Honoring Black American pioneers who have championed and advanced medicine in this country and beyond!! https://bit.ly/2OQWFXh #BlackHistoryMonth
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12 Black American Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare | Everyday Health
Today we honor and feel a world of gratitude for the Volunteer’s of America health care professionals and those across the country providing long-term and hospice care. Thank you for providing quality, compassionate care every day. #NationalCaregiversDay #VOANSStrong #Caregivers #HealthCareHeroes
It’s Carnival Game Thursday with Gene & Mary. Gene won them a medium prize. Congratulations!
Be a vaccine HERO! The COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC, are diversity tested, with efficacy rates consistent across age, race, ethnicity, and gender! #StoptheSpread #COVID19 #VOANSStrong #VaccineHero
125 years working together through challenging times! Join us as we celebrate this milestone in VOA history - 3/8/2021! https://bit.ly/3bHw32B
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125 Join the Celebration | Celebrating our 125th Anniversary | Volunteers of America
An interesting perspective on the history of honoring our black heroes. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Do We Ask Too Much of Black Heroes?
Our Weekly Resident Winner is Richard. Congratulations!
#9 Be a vaccine HERO! At VOA National Services, we vaccinate for ourselves, our families, our residents and each other. #Maskup #VOANStrong #VaccinateVOANS #HealthCareHeroes https://bit.ly/3h93SMt
Dear Lord, as we marvel at the magnificent display of stars in the sky, let be reminded of the greatness of our God. If the stars appear magnificent, then how much more magnificent is the One who created them. God knows our name as well. Help us all Lord to look to You for all that we need. (Linda DeVore, Chaplain of SeniorCommUnity Care MI PACE)
Today, on Founders Day, Volunteers of America celebrates 125 years of service along with co-founder Maud Booth's legacy of advocating for women. #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #VOAFoundersDay #125YearsStrong
Volunteer's of America's - 125 years of reaching and uplifting people! Come celebrate with us!
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Bring It On! | Celebrating our 125th Anniversary | Volunteers of America
It’s Carnival Game Thursday with Meg. She tried her luck at Tic Tac Toe and won a medium prize. Congratulations!
Bellemoor Suites Memory Care - A step above traditional memory care. Designed for individuals and couples. Couples stay together and everyone, including family, gain peace of mind.
Now open! Contact Hannah Thompson, hthompson@voa.org for more information and to schedule a virtual tour.
Continuing our 125 year anniversary and our legacy of providing seniors with superior support services! #125YearsStrong #VOANSStrong #VOA
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Then and Now Seniors | Celebrating our 125th Anniversary | Volunteers of America
It's time to Spring Forward this Sunday, 3/14 at 2am! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead. Unless you're in Arizona, of course! #daylightsavingsends #SpringAhead
Our Weekly Winner is Leona. More fun gifts to come! Congratulations!
Help each one today, Lord, to rely on the hope, peace and love that You give and that when we feel angry to find a quiet place and be still and listen for You. Help us Lord to allow You to calm our hearts as we speak to You in our quietness. In Your Omnipresent name I pray, Amen. (Linda DeVore, Chaplain of Senior CommUnity Care of MI PACE)
It is Carnival Game Thursday with Gordan. Because of how well he did practicing he won himself a medium prize. Congratulations!
The Word of God says that He will know those that are His “by the fruit that they bear”. Help us Lord to stay connected to the vine so that we can bear the good fruit that will last. In Your precious name Lord, I pray, Amen.
Our Weekly Resident Winners are Karen and Karl. More gifts to come next week. Congratulations!
Some of the 1900 Residents enjoying some Bingo fun!
It’s Carnival Game Thursday and our lucky participant is Winnie. She won herself a medium prize. Congratulations!
Volunteers of America (VOA) condemns the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. According to Stop AAPI Hate's recently released report, Asians were targeted in nearly 3,800 hate incidents in the past year. Stop AAPI Hate was formed in March of last year to prevent discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic.
Volunteers of America stands with the Asian American community and all disenfranchised and marginalized communities that have experienced racism, hate, and discrimination. We strongly condemn racism in all forms and we remain steadfast in our commitment to create a world of greater justice and hope for all. https://bit.ly/38Tjgtr
Our hearts go out to the families and communities of those who have been harmed or have lost their lives from hate crimes and discrimination. We stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community and all others to stop hate.
#StopAsianHate #VOA
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VOA’s Statement on the Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans | Volunteers of America
It is Carnival Game Thursday with Donna and Lyle. The got a tic-tac-toe and won a large prize. Congratulations!
VOA Weekly Motivation: I pray that this first week of spring is bringing new energy to all you do. I’m not sure if you are aware, but you have been blessed with the divine opportunity to change the status quo. This may seem like a daunting task, especially as it relates to the social ills our country has experienced over the past 12 months. However, this week’s motivation will give you and easy step as you begin and continue to be an agent of change in our society.
Check out this video: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/EhwzhrXbLST4Qp1xKSMmR6 ?
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VOA Weekly Motivation 3:23:21
Celebrating influential women in medicine - like Elizabeth Blackwell, credited as the first-ever American woman to be awarded a medical degree! #womenshistorymonth
https://www.voyagehealthcare.com/blog/national-womens-history-month-influential-women-in-medicine
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National Women's History Month: Influential Women in Medicine
Fun bit of trivia - VOA was in the music scene…sort of. The title track of Jefferson Airplane’s 1969 album Volunteers was inspired by the lead singer being awoken by a Volunteers of America truck picking up furniture. Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/Xaw--HWHecg
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The Word of God says that He will know those that are His “by the fruit that they bear”. Help us Lord to stay connected to the vine so that we can bear the good fruit that will last. In Your precious name Lord, I pray, Amen.