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Message from the President & Vice President
Recreation Department Highlights
Greetings to all! I want to remind everyone to stay hydrated and enjoy the rest of the summer weather; before we know it, Autumn is right around the corner. We had so many great events this summer. Units have had a wonderful time with their annual BBQ. We have a couple that are planned after the summer. The food was delicious, and the weather was beautiful for the BBQ. A good time was had by all. I don’t want to forget to mention the Lip Sync event highlighting Skilled nurse care week. All I can say is, “WOW’! It was a showstopper! I would also like to encourage everyone to attend the Resident Council Meeting, so you can express your concerns and learn important information. Everyone should at least try to attend one meeting to have the experience of attending the Resident Council Meeting. We will come to the units if anyone has questions or wants to meet with us. You can also request to speak to us through your social worker or Recreation staff. We are also working with the Ombudsmen’s office with new ideas and suggestions for future trips for the residents.
• Please visit the Recreation Department on Unit 8-4. We offer the Game Room with the Wii, X-Box Pool Table, and many board games. For resident safety, social distancing and wearing a mask are required.
• Please join our new Painting Club starting in August.
Bob C. Resident Council President
• Don’t forget to participate in one of the many clubs: Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Arts and Craft Club, and Young Adult Group. The dates and times for these clubs can be located on the unit and room monthly Activity Calendar. • Please join the community and attend the Resident Council Meeting each month.
Joan S. Resident Council Vice President
Movie Night on Unit 11-5
intelligence and social understanding of others. When we can relate to characters on the screen, we can validate our feelings.
Everyone loves a good movie, especially on Unit 11-5. Once a week, the Recreation staff gives the residents a few movie options, and they vote on which movie they want to watch. Recreation staff ensures every resident has a perfect seat in the house and passes out beverages and snacks when available. There’s nothing better than watching a good movie with friends. In fact, it is beneficial. Engaging in meaningful activities is crucial for one’s overall health. Watching movies can promote positive feelings and relieve stress. Seeing a story played out and understanding different characters’ developments can increase the emotional
Next time you want to have some entertainment, have a few laughs with your peers, or connect with a character on the
screen, come to the 11-5 dayroom for movie night! See the 11-5 Activity Calendar on the hook next to your unit’s Big Calendar to see the scheduled times and days. In addition, check out the monthly movie on Saturday night in the Auditorium.
RESIDENT REFLECTIONS • 2023, ISSUE 2 • PAGE 2 Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • 230 East Ridgewood Avenue • Paramus, NJ 07652 • NewBridgeHealth.org
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