Music, Mutts, & More - October 2019 Events & Activities | Heathwood Assisted Living & Memory Care

As L.M. Montgomery wrote in Anne of Green Gables ,“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” We at Heathwood love this month, too. The busy back-to-school rush of September has ceded to the brisk beauty of October with its crunch of fall leaves and the snuggly warmth of dressing in layers. Cute gourd pets (made by the residents last month) decorate our home, along with traditional fall wreaths and rustic flower arrangements lovingly parceled around by the Activities staff. The 31 days of October are overflowing with color, vitality, and activities; to miss them would be “ghoulish”!

On Friday, October 4 ,Pat Cook will delight us with her musical portrayals of women country singers. She has been at Heathwood before—she sang Patsy Cline songs last time—and will highlight several musical giants this time.

Sunday, October 6 , is Fluffernutter Day, replete with the gooey, delicious pea-nutty marshmallow concoction we all love to spread on toast, bread, or whatever makes us lick our lips. How about on bananas or a pretzel bun? October 8 is National Fluffernutter Day, invented way back in 1917 by Archibald Query in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Tuesday, October 15 , we will be visited by a cadre of canines. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill mutts. They are sniffer dogs trained and used by the New York State police to detect substances such as explosives , illegal drugs ,wildlife scat, currency, blood , and contraband electronics. This is sure to be a memorable demonstration.

We are looking forward to our outing on Sunday, October20 , to hear the outstanding Amherst Symphony Orchestra (ASO) performing at Amherst Middle School. This is the first of four free concerts they “gift” the community throughout the year. This concert features conductor Dr. Armenio, dean and director of the Houghton College Great batch School of Music and an accomplished clarinetist and saxophonist, and guest artist Soo Yuen Kim on violin.

“Oktoberfest” at Heathwood is on Tuesday, October 22 ,and is sure to be a favorite with the residents. Live German music will surely add a sweetness to the already delicious potato pancakes that are planned along with other treats.

A trip to the Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence on Wednesday, October 23 , will be an excursion to enjoy the petting zoo, bakery, candy store, shop in the Halloween store for decorations and gifts, and of course, buy pumpkins!

The last two days of the month are packed with fun and silly antics. On Wednesday, October 30 , residents are invited to the Witches’ Brew Party where we will sing Halloween carols to the tune of Christmas carols, among other fun activities. On Halloween, October 31 , our own Jim Coates ,activities director, will be the Mad Scientist, regaling us with crazy experiments featuring Halloween candy.

You can always find all the events here and if you have a question about anything, please call Heathwood Assisted Living and Memory Care at 716.688.0111. Also, be sure to “like” us on Facebook.