Weekly Update November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024
To: Solheim Employees, Residents, Family Members and Stakeholders
From: Sam Oden, CEO of Solheim Senior Community
What a fantastic week we had here at Solheim Senior Community! Our campus was buzzing with Halloween excitement as residents and staff enjoyed a variety of festive activities. Talented artists among us showcased their creativity in pumpkin painting, we hosted a lively Halloween Program with Monica & Friends, and topped it all off with a well-attended Costume Contest for residents and staff alike. In addition, our beloved Los Angeles Dodgers brought home the World Series Championship, adding to the joy of the week! Does it get any better than that?
As we step into November, keep an eye out for our upcoming fall festivities. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we are excited to invite residents to bring up to two family members for our Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 28th, at 12:00 pm, for $30 per guest. Invitations have been sent, so be sure to RSVP by Friday, November 15th. For details, please reach out to Ashley Brayman at abrayman@solheimsenior.org or 323-257-7518 x224.
We are also looking forward to honoring our veterans at our Veterans Day Tribute on Tuesday, November 12th, at 3:00 pm. With retired Major General Mark MacCarley as our keynote speaker, it’s a heartfelt opportunity to recognize the 15 veterans who call Solheim home. Their service and sacrifice are integral to our community, and we are grateful for the chance to show our appreciation.
Election Day is next Tuesday, and we’re here to support our residents in getting out to vote! Voting is a fundamental right and an essential way to ensure our voices are heard. At Solheim, we are committed to making sure everyone has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. To help our residents get to the polls, Solheim will be offering transportation on Election Day. If you’re interested or have any questions, please reach out to Ashley Brayman at abrayman@solheimsenior.org. Let’s make our voices count!
The time to complete the “Resident Satisfaction Survey” is coming to a close! If you haven’t yet filled yours out, please do so—either pick up a paper copy at the front desk or contact Ashley to complete it digitally. Your feedback is essential to help us improve as we head into 2025. Thank you for your participation!
In response to resident requests, we’re offering a monthly opportunity to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. Starting Wednesday, November 13, at 2 pm, you may bring your medications to your nursing station for disposal. Please remember to place your meds directly in the receptacle and handle your own bottles. Look for more information as we approach the 13th!
All staff in our Skilled Nursing Campus must wear a well-fitting, high-quality mask or higher-level respirator. Visitors to our Health Center (Skilled Nursing) are required to wear a mask and will be offered a COVID-19 antigen test before entry.
If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Tina Antypas at 323-257-7518 X225 or tantypas@solheimsenior.org.