“It’s Our Ship-Welcome Aboard” Party - July 22nd, 2010

-”The summer picnic held on July 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm was a huge success.  We were treated to Delicious Chiavetta’s Chicken dinners and marvelous music by the “Caribbean Extravaganza”-Carol Herman

-”I would just like to state that the “It’s Our Ship”-welcome Aboard party was very enjoyable. The food was excellent and the serving went very smoothly, music likewise.  Well done Brompton Heights”-Maria Campolongo

-“The dinner was wonderful and I enjoyed myself very much.  I look forward to the next dinner party, it was so much fun!”-Robert Bogart

More Resident Quotes on “It’s Our Ship-Welcome Aboard” Party

-“The Music was great.  The food was wonderful.  The whole  party was great and the staff could not have been better!”-Josie Rizzo

-“The party was very good and I enjoyed it very much as did my family.  The food was great and the music was very lively.”-Betty Salvati
  
-”The greatest things about the party were the families, delicious food, music and the many kindnesses shown by the workers”-Elizabeth Ward

July trip to Build-A-Bears.

Visit Meals on Wheels to deliver Build-A-Bears.

The King and Queen of Valentine’s Day were Tony Paul and Betty Salvati.

I think the most surprised residents were Tony and Betty! Tony said he has a good life. He served in the war along with his four brothers. Thankfully they all returned safely. Tony worked very hard his whole life and now is able to enjoy his Castle at Brompton Heights. Tony loved being King –even if only for a day!
Betty worked at Nordan Bomb Site. She worked very hard making pieces for the bomb. Betty had seven sisters and three brothers. Betty’s mom worked very hard to keep he family together. Betty was very proud to be the queen for a day and enjoyed it very much.

The king and Queen chose “Twister” as their “Royal Movie” at 3:30. They handed out invitations with conversations hearts to their family and friends. A good time was had by all.

Art Show 2010

Everyone enjoyed the Hawaiian style Luau!

Our 2009 Christmas party was a huge success!

Celebrating the Holidays - 2009

Tess Almendarez Lojacono is the creator of Fine Art Miracles, a company that seeks to accomplish two goals: 1) to bring attention to the underserved through fine art education and 2) to embrace humanity in the elucidation of common experiences and emotions.  She has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.  Serving nearly 50 nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout WNY, teaching fine arts to seniors is a passion. Tess also works with children in her studio based summer camps and she teaches Kindergarten Art at Immaculate Conception School in East Aurora, proof of her mantra that 'art is for everyone'. 

For more information you can contact Tess at 716-655-6484 or email her at Artista144@aol.com.

Veteran's day ceremony presented by the Brompton Heights Recreation Department and Hospice Buffalo.

Brompton Heights honored 32 residents who served in the United States armed forces at a special Veterans Day ceremony. The 32 residents received a commemorative pin and a certificate in recognition of their service. Most importantly, they heard the words every veteran should hear, "Thank you!" Resident Ellery Niederpruem wore his Air Force uniform from World War II.

Click here to view more slides from this celebration!

Halloween at Brompton 2009!

On Saturday October 2^nd 2009 Peggy, a resident at Brompton Heights turned 90 years old. She celebrated her birthday by inviting all her friends here at Brompton Heights to a birthday party hosted by her family in the Williams Room. From all of us at Brompton Heights Peggy - Happy Birthday and We Love you!

On September 28^th 2009, the children from the East Amherst location Doodlebugs came over to watch a movie with our residents. The kids brought the movie and they were so excited . the movie was called “Hotel For Dogs” it’s a Disney movie and it must have been really funny because I could hear the kids and the residents laughing all the way down the hall. During the movie the residents and kids enjoyed some popcorn and some water, after they all enjoyed spending some time in our 50 style ice cream parlor. After everyone had finished up their ice cream the residents handed out back to school pencil boxes which they decorated and stuffed with supplies all the kids would need.

On Thursday, August 13 2009, Brompton Heights hosted a Family BBQ Bash in our newly landscaped courtyard. Everyone enjoyed some great hors d’ouevres – and of course hot dogs and hamburgers – while listening to live music from the band 23 Skidoo!

August 2009: A Trip to the Buffalo Zoo

July 2009: Butterfly Graduation held at Brompton Heights

On Thursday July 16th 2009, Brompton Heights held our first new car show! Many local auto dealers were on hand with their hottest vehicles, while everyone enjoyed live music by Lyle Stang and the hamburgers and hot dogs coming off the grill. We would like to send a special thanks to all of the residents, family members and people from the community who came to enjoy the event.

During the month of July our art club instructors Jane and Ann have been teaching the residents how to paint and decorate masks… Look below to the photos:

The First Annual Talent show between Brompton Heights and Orchard Heights was the hits Parade!

We had over 80 residents and staff attend the performance in the Lobby at Brompton Heights. They were many acts but at the end of the day Dan from Brompton Heights took First place( for his comedy act) and Pat from Orchard took 2^nd ( For her comedy act) and last but not least Herb from Orchard Heights took third place( for his poem in Spanish).

June 11 was a great day to catch a ball game – and that’s exactly what the residents of Brompton Heights did! A group of our residents headed to Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo to watch the Buffalo Bisons. We had a great time and we must have been good luck – the Bisons won the game 13-5!

 

Art Club June 2009

Quilting with Jane Hamister

Brompton Heights Annual Volunteer Dinner 2009

 

On April 23, Brompton Heights and The Hamister Group paid tribute to our dedicated volunteers. An outstanding meal was prepared by our Brompton Heights chefs, and the 24 volunteers in attendance were recognized by name and each received a special gift.

Spring Fling Luau 2009!