NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS Cinco de Mayo-themed ”Casitaville” Celebration - May 5 - Open for all residents, come join us in the Bistro to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and socialize with casita residents and a margarita. Did you know? This holiday celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Gather in the evening for a special screening as we pay homage to our neighbors to the South. Artwork by Chi-Vas White
Earth Day - April 28 - Join us in celebrating and appreciating our Planet Earth by planting seedlings in Spring after painting your own potting vessel! One of the benefits of getting your hands a little dirty is an improved immune system. Studies have shown that Mycobacterium vaccae, the bacteria that is found in garden soil, can improve your immune system. This “friendly” bacteria has been known to alleviate symptoms of allergies, asthma, psoriasis, and even depression. Resident Photography Viewing: a Culmination of National Photography Month - June 1 - In May, we will showcase a Resident Picture Exhibit for National Photography Month. Throughout the month of May, we invite you to bring one of your favorite photos to post on the art studio walls. Make sure to write your name on the back! Together, image by image, we’ll create a body of work that captures our community members and the people, places, and things they hold dear to their heart. Then join us on June 1st for a final viewing and reception.
Art by Chivas Exhibit - May 18 - Experience the ink medium like you’ve never seen it before! Your favorite Life Enrichment Coordinator, Chi-Vas White will be holding an exhibit on his own original work in the art studio followed by a reception and artist talk. Memorial Day Celebration - May 30 - Honor our veterans and those who have served with a ceremony by the flag, patriotic music, and a reception. Juneteenth - June 19 - Commemorate this day with a documentary on Juneteenth’s history and a celebration of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the day when emancipation reached enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South. It wasn't until June 19, 1865, two months after the Civil War ended and more than two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, that Union Gen. Gordon Granger and more than a thousand U.S. troops shared the news of freedom with the 250,000 enslaved people in the state. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as one of the best-regarded African American holidays in this country, ranking next only to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's birthday.
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