Too early for Halloween crafts?! Residents think not! We are fully emersed in the fall crafting season!
Happy Birthday, Dora! 🎉
What beautiful bouquets of flowers your family got you! #CelebrateLife
Valley View Senior Living updated their website address.
Cross painting and decorating in Art Throb Club was the perfect afternoon activity. #ValleyViewSeniorLiving
Staff and residents enjoyed a fun afternoon game of Connect Four. It was fun to watch and even more fun to play! #GameTime
Harlingen Medical Center surprised Valley View Assisted Living and staff with "Happy National Assisted Living Week" yard signs, donuts, and coffee. We are so thankful to have such great support from a local hospital. #NALW
Happy Teacher’s Day! Thank you for making us all SMARTIES! These ladies are our LIFESAVERS! #TeachersDay
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://valleyview.csrlivingcareers.com/
We hope you had a very Happy National World Smile Day! We certainly did. 😀
We really are just having so much fun with this season's crafts and paintings. #ArtThrobClub
Always a good crowd for BINGO at Valley View Senior Living! #GameTime
We celebrated Halloween this past weekend. What a fun day! #HappyHalloween
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.
This month we celebrated the survivors, support the fighters, admire the taken, and never ever give up hope. Valley View Senior Living Residents wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. #Pinktober
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://valleyview.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
Happy 72nd Anniversary Dora & Ed! Wow, 72 years married. That is just amazing! #TimelessLove
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!
Thank you, Barbara Martinez, for 20 years of dedicated, loving service to our residents at Valley View. You put the passion in passionate care! 😍 🙏 #harlingentx #passionatecare
Our amazing residents are counting their blessings this holiday season at Valley View. The truth is, they are the blessings in our lives. 😊 🙌 #harlingentx
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://valleyview.csrlivingcareers.com/
We put our best holiday foot forward at Valley View as our residents and staff showed off their favorite Christmas socks for Spirit Day. 😊 🎄 #harlingentx
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
Bring on the Christmas cheer! Our Art Throb Club members decorated stockings with hopes that Santa would soon be there to fill them full of holiday goodies. 😊 🎅 #harlingentx
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.
Mr. and Mrs. Hummert shared with us the beautiful poinsettias they received. Such a lovely holiday gift! 😊 🎄 #harlingentx
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.
Santa's Elves have been busy here in the valley! So much joy in our community. #MerryChristmas
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
Happy 94th Birthday Gloria! 🎉 Valley View staff and residents are happy to spend it with you! #CelebrateLife #94NeverLookedSoGood
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://valleyview.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
Today in Art Throb Club, residents in The Cottage got creative with Decade Mod Podge Platters displaying 1900s Fashion. #The1900s #DiveIntoTheDecades
We had the best time ringing in the New Year together last week! Happy New Year from Valley View Senior Living. 🎊 🎉
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.
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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
Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! Residents in the cottage enjoyed some decadent chocolate cake with vanilla bean ice cream. #ChocolateCakeDay #PassionateDining
Join us in recognizing these 3 Valley View Champions who keep our residents engaged daily! Thank you for your dedication. #ActivityProfessionalsWeek
We had an excellent turnout from residents and staff for the first round of Covid-19 Vaccine a few weeks ago. A great group of Champs! #StickItToCovid
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
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
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
Valley View Residents enjoyed supporting their team at our Super Bowl Party! #SuperBowl
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
Valley View Senior Living Residents had a great time making music and dancing during their Mardi Gras Social last week. Enjoy the pictures!
We loved cutting into this beauty to celebrate our 2nd Round of Vaccinations!
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.
Valley View Residents enjoyed supporting their team at our Super Bowl Party! #SuperBowl
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
Residents and staff sprinkled love in The Cottage on Valentine's Day. We enjoyed cookies and coffee as we did a rock painting project in our Art Throbs Club. After that, we captured some special moments of our residents in our photo kissing booth. We finished the day with a romantic movie. #ValentinesDay
Welcome to your new home Bill! Valley View Senior Living is happy to have you here. #WelcomeHome
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
Valley View Senior Living Residents had a great time making music and dancing during their Mardi Gras Social last week. Enjoy the pictures!
We loved cutting into this beauty to celebrate our 2nd Round of Vaccinations!
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.
Hello Sunshine! It's a beautiful day to be in the courtyard. #OhMrSun #SpringHasSprung
Received these beautiful flowers as thanks for our hard work last week and always!
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
Residents and staff sprinkled love in The Cottage on Valentine's Day. We enjoyed cookies and coffee as we did a rock painting project in our Art Throbs Club. After that, we captured some special moments of our residents in our photo kissing booth. We finished the day with a romantic movie. #ValentinesDay
Welcome to your new home Bill! Valley View Senior Living is happy to have you here. #WelcomeHome
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
It's a beautiful day to make bird feeders for World Wild Life Day! #ValleyViewSeniorLiving
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.” As an Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Community in Texas, we are required to continue to follow the regulations set forth by The Texas Health and Human Services (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. For our Independent Living residents, we strongly encourage you to continue to follow CDC guidelines both while at our Community or out in public places. These include wearing a mask in public places, practicing social distancing and hand hygiene. We will continue to monitor for updates from the CDC and County Health Officials and notify you of any new changes in recommended guidelines.
Hello Sunshine! It's a beautiful day to be in the courtyard. #OhMrSun #SpringHasSprung
Received these beautiful flowers as thanks for our hard work last week and always!
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
Happy Birthday to our Executive Director Richard! Thank you for being a great leader to our team. We hope you have the best birthday yet! 🎉 #CelebrateLife
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
Shirley is such a caring soul! She makes sure that our fish get breakfast every morning. #PetFriendly
It's a beautiful day to make bird feeders for World Wild Life Day! #ValleyViewSeniorLiving
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.” As an Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Community in Texas, we are required to continue to follow the regulations set forth by The Texas Health and Human Services (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. For our Independent Living residents, we strongly encourage you to continue to follow CDC guidelines both while at our Community or out in public places. These include wearing a mask in public places, practicing social distancing and hand hygiene. We will continue to monitor for updates from the CDC and County Health Officials and notify you of any new changes in recommended guidelines.
In The Cottage, we watched a documentary about The Roaring '20s. We were inspired by Art Throbs Club and made our own Mod-Podged Art Deco Tiles. #ArtThrobsClub #DivingIntoTheDecades
Valley View Senior Living received a surprise visit and yummy chocolates from the Lucky Leprechauns at Amedisys Hospice. Thank you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Independent Living had a grand party.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Casas to his new home! #HarlingenTX
We would like to thank the Valley View Staff for all the love, care, and hard work they provide to our residents on a daily basis. Thank you for all that you do! #EmployeeAppreciationDay
Residents are painting door decor for St. Patrick's Day! We are filling our community with the luck of the Irish this month. #ArtThrobsClub
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/08205b9d2us
Happy Birthday to our Executive Director Richard! Thank you for being a great leader to our team. We hope you have the best birthday yet! 🎉 #CelebrateLife
Tech Tuesday in The Cottage! Staff enjoyed one on one time teaching our residents about different apps. #ValleyViewSeniorLiving #HarlingenTX #TechTuesday
Having fun with the Roaring 20s pictures after a great 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
After a year of no in-person shopping, Valley View Independent Living is back! A little shopping at H.E.B was good for the soul. #ShoppingTime #HarlingenTX
In The Cottage, we watched a documentary about The Roaring '20s. We were inspired by Art Throbs Club and made our own Mod-Podged Art Deco Tiles. #ArtThrobsClub #DivingIntoTheDecades
Valley View Senior Living received a surprise visit and yummy chocolates from the Lucky Leprechauns at Amedisys Hospice. Thank you and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Independent Living had a grand party.
We also had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Casas to his new home! #HarlingenTX
