Nevada Union High School showing their Christmas spirit

Nevada Union High School English class that wanted to share some of their Christmas spirit at Highgate. Residents loved hearing students sing classic Christmas songs like "Frosty the Snowman," "Silent Night, and "Jingle Bells" to name a few. Residents enjoyed students singing and even joined in and sang along.

Manor Christmas Party

Leanore and Jay posing for the camera

Enjoying a fine Christmas dinner

Helen & Gil posing for the camera

Having a great time

Jean and her grandson stopping for the camera

Music with Jim & Angela

It was a full house with residents, family, and friends who enjoyed a Christmas dinner which consisted of turkey, pot roast, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and many other delicious foods prepared by our new dining service manager Jolene Moncrief and her staff. After dinner, residents came out into the lobby to enjoy Christmas music with Jim and Angela in which people sang and danced to Christmas classics. The Christmas Party was a night to remember and people left with smiles on their faces and their belly full.

Cottage Christmas Party

Edric and Kathy enjoying their Christmas Dinner

Alma and her daughter posing for the camera

Jim & Angela signing classic Christmas Tunes

 The December 9th Christmas party in the cottage was a festive party with plenty of Christmas spirit in the room. The meal included turkey, mashed potatoes, seasoned vegetables, which was followed by a delicious bread pudding dessert. After the meal there was Christmas music with Jim & Angela who sang classic Christmas tunes in which residents sang along.

Christmas Party

There will be a nice Christmas Dinner followed by Christmas music with Jim & Angela

Date & Time: Dec 9^th at 4:00 pm (Cottage)

Date & Time: Dec 16^th at 4:00 pm (Manor)

Address: 415 Sierra College Drive,

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Space is limited so please RSVP at the front desk or call:

(530) 272-8002

Bear River High School Social with residents

Students from Bear River High School visited our Grass Valley Highgate community. As part of their leadership class, students participated in one on one discussions with residents. Residents were asked questions about their life experiences and family life growing up. Although residents and students come from different generations, this activity brought the different generations together in order help bridge the intergenerational gap closer together.

Zumba Fitness

Residents & families are invited to join Julie Cox for zumba fitness. This dance and sittercise style of fitness is a great way to have fun and get fit. We will be having our zumba fitness class on December 8^th at 10:30 am. The zumba fitness instructor, Julie Cox will be holding a drawing for a prize with the participants that attend this fitness class.

Stroll & Roll

The stroll & roll group is a walking group designed for seniors or people with disabilities. Residents as well as family members are invited to join this walking group every Wednesday from 9:30 am-10:30 am. We will be going to the location in Morgan ranch and leaving around 9:15 am. We started our first walk today and will be continuing to do these walking groups weekly (unless weather conditions prevent us from doing so).

Veteran's Day Remembrance

Veteran’s Day  Remembrance

Come join us for our Veteran’s Day Remembrance Social on November 11 at 1:30 pm in the dining room. Bring in pictures and share memories of loved ones that serviced our country. -There will be a short Veterans Day introduction video to this social followed by a social to share pictures and memories of loved ones. There will be beverages and snacks with lots to discuss.

Please RSVP at the desk by November 9^th or by calling (530) 272-8002. You can also sign up at the front desk.

Halloween Spookwalk

On October 29, there was a spook walk. Preschool children dressed up in their Halloween costumes and paraded through the building and residents passed out bags of candy as the kids marched by. Residents smiled as the kids paraded through the dining room and then into the cottage and out to the villas. The day also included a costume dress-up contest for both residents and staff. Other activities included Halloween themed trivia and jokes.

Stars Over Hollywood Night

The Stars Over Hollywood Night was a huge success. The event was indeed a red carpet affair with fancy Hollywood decorations and individuals that dressed and impressed. Residents, families, and staff looked stylish; women had their hair and makeup done. Fancy decorations were present all throughout the building with Hollywood themed decorations with stars, red carpets, banners, and a themed photo set. The meal was delicious and residents had their choice of beef wellington or chicken cordon bleu. Following dinner was an entertaining show titled, "Stars Over Hollywood," which featured Gloria Heidi and Peter Shaw. The show brought residents back to the old Hollywood which was magical and glamorous. The show included singing, acting, and reminiscing. The show had residents talking days after the show.

Gloria Heidi performing

Richard & Angie dressed to impress