Heritage Manor News: Happy Grandparent’s Day!

Happy Grandparents Day to all from the staff and residents of Heritage Manor. In 1970, a housewife from West Virginia initiated a campaign to set aside a special day for grandparents. Marian McQuade was a mother of 15 and had 40 grandchildren. Her primary motivation was toward the elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to get wisdom from their grandparents. Wisdom that only they could provide. The first Grandparents Day celebration was held in 1973. The proclamation for the special day was signed by West Virginia Governor Arch Moore. In 1978, five years after its beginning, the U.S. Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. This legislation was signed by President Jimmy Carter. Remember to all or visit your grandparents today.
The staff of Heritage Manor wishes a Happy Birthday this week to John S. Fontenot.
The staff of Heritage Manor sends get-well wishes to all of our loved ones in the hospital, Andrus Chapman, J.C. Freeman and Dennis Anderson.
Activities this week include fun bug, in-room visits, manicures, Come Lord Jesus group, pokeno, bingo sponsored by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, happy hour, rosary, arts and crafts, social reading, mass and Silver Eagle social outing.
The meal of the month chosen by residents during the monthly resident council meeting will be served on Thursday, September 17. The meal will consist of smothered round steak, rice and gravy, mixed vegetables, pecan pie and Dr. Pepper.
Many thanks to VFW member Hillery Hill for the generous donation of watermelons for the Labor Day celebration.
Remember to stop by the facility to sign the consent form for your loved ones to receive the flu shot.