National Assisted Living Week

September 11-17-2011

National Center for Assisted Living established National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) in 1995 as a way to promote assisted living to the public. It provides a unique opportunity for residents, families, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding community to come together to celebrate and enjoy a variety of events that show the residents how much we care for and love them.

This Year’s Theme: Forever Proud

Because this year’s National Assisted Living Week® begins on the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, it was important for the theme to reflect the pride we feel as citizens and active members of the community. The events of 9/11 were tragic, but they also brought our country together. Countrymen helping countrymen and a spirit of rebuilding helped to foster a renewed sense of national pride for many. But it is not just national pride that “Forever Proud” addresses. Pride in a life of work done well. Pride in an achievement that will outlive its creator. Pride in a local community or sports team. Pride in family and friends. Pride in a skill mastered or being developed.  This is a time to celebrate what has been and will be accomplished. A proud moment or event is something we never forget. This is an opportunity to share these moments with the community and those we love.  Assisted Living communities around the country will be celebrating, remembering, and showing their pride together.

Join us with your friends and families to enjoy the many special events planned.  We always have room for one more guest.  We too are Forever Proud!

Sunday, September 11^th 11:30 AM Grandparents Day Family Picnic Brunch and Buffet

Sunday, September 11^th 2:00 PM Church Service Blessing Grandparents and 9/11 Victims

Monday, September 12^th 3:00 PM Music and Sing-a-long with Tony Gary

Tuesday, September 13^th 10:30 AM Reminisce about the “Poor House” and video on the Orphan Train”

Tuesday, September 13^th 3:00 PM Learn More about the “Victory Gardens” – discussion to follow.

Wednesday, September 14^th 8:30 AM USO Breakfast

Thursday, September 15^th 1:30 PM Red Hat Material Girls perform

Thursday, September 15^th 3:00 PM Agility Dog Presentation

Friday, September 16^th 3:00 PM USO Dance with the Paul Heffron Band

Saturday, September 17^th 1:00 PM Car Show

Saturday, September 17^th 3:00 PM USO Ice Cream Social

The Rivers Campus,

Independent & Assisted Living

11111 River Hills Drive,

Burnsville, MN 55337

952-890-8553

Call Today to reserve your spot at any of the above events, to schedule your private tour and meal, and/or to receive additional information on the Rivers Community or any of the Rivers activities or events.

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