It’s been a busy year for the Activity Department. What with all the outings - summer concerts at the Boardwalk, trip to Monterey Aquarium, participation in the annual Day On The Beach sponsored by Shared Adventures, a tour of the Redwood Park, and a visit to the Country Fair - that we had to organize for everyone to enjoy.

Summer Visit. Residents Kurtis Lemke, Gary Shirk, Mario D’Olivio and Sarkis Tarver with Activity Director Dan Ranillo take a summer stroll at the Redwoods Park.

Of course, not to mention the summer barbecues and parties where we discovered each others’ passion for dancing. And there was the beauty contest too which saw the female residents parading in their best dresses and sent the aides rooting for their favorite candidates.

Dancing the Hula. Residents and staff take hula lessons while Dietary Staffers Imelda, Leticia and Jaime wait for their cue.

“We were very happy to get a lot of residents to participate in this year’s events and we hope to organize more activities that will cater to their different needs and interests in the coming months,” said Ranillo.

Exciting Fair. Residents Kristen Price, Leona Runberg, Stacey Kenworthy, Mary Ellen Velasquez, Mary Beckwith, Henry Roblero, Tod Simmons, Anna Flodin, Carlos Vontagen, Alice Craft with staff at the Country Fair.

Organizing outings or barbecues were no easy tasks but the assistance of the hardworking staff of the Dietary Department led by supervisor Paz Monroe made a lot of things bearable.

Summer is perhaps the most awaited season as Santa Cruz County is filled with events and interesting places to see that will cater to people of different interests, considering the relatively young population in the facility.

Thirty-four-year-old Scott Shults said the memory of this summer when he went scuba diving and outrigger canoeing during the Day On The Beach event will last a lifetime. “It was simply cool,” he said.

Likewise, Sharon Lemilliere and boyfriend Jeff Moore, are the couple who will never miss the annual beach outing. “I love playing bingo but this is one event I always make sure I attend. I don’t go out there into the waters. I just want to sit and enjoy the sun, the cool wind and of course, the food,” Lemilliere said.

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