Raul Quiroa was selected Employee of the Month for October 2009.  Raul has worked for Maryville for approximately 4 years.  He currently works the day shift on East Unit as a CNA.  Raul is a great team member and is willing to help others, as well as doing whatever is asked of him by his supervisors.  The residents love him and are very happy to see him every day.  He demonstrates “Service with Love” each and every day he works.

When not at work, Raul enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.  They are a big part of his life.  He also enjoys doing things with his extended family, as well as hunting and fishing.  Maryville is fortunate to have Raul as an employee.  We appreciate his hard work and dedication.

Congratulations Raul!

Please join us for a fun filled afternoon on Friday, Oct. 30th starting at 1:30pm, as we celebrate Halloween.  Residents and staff will be dressing up in costumes and awards will be given out to those who participate.  The preschool children from Valley Catholic Early Learning School will come by for a costume parade and will be given Halloween treats as they walk about the building visiting residents.

On Friday, Oct. 16th, Maryville residents will have the opportunity to go to OMSI with the 8th graders at Valley Catholic Middle School.  We will leave in the morning and return around 3pm.  If you want more information, please contact Hilee Jackson at (503) 718-5316 or hjackson@ssmoministries.org.

Maryville and Valley Catholic School partnered each year to provide the opportunity for the 8th grade students to visit with one of Maryville’s long-term care residents.  Students will meet every Wednesday throughout the school year to visit, do activities together, and develop a lasting relationship with one of the residents.  This project, known as Living History, has been extremely successful and promotes the intergenerational experiences we value so much at Maryville.

Maryville residents will once again have the opportunity to go to Spirit Mountain Casino on Friday, Oct. 9th.  This fun filled day is a much anticipated event.  Families are welcome to attend.  If you want more information or to sign up, please contact Hilee Jackson at (503) 718-5316 or hjackson@ssmoministries.org

Maryville is fortunate to have a variety of music every month to entertain our residents.  October starts out with “Music with Dorothy” on Thursday, Oct. 8th at 1:30pm.  We have “Music with Monte” on Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 10:30am, and “Music with Marilyn” on Friday, Oct. 16th at 1:30pm.   On Monday, Oct. 19th at 10:30am we will have Accordion Music, and later that week on Friday, Oct. 23rd we will have “Toe Tappin’ Tunes” at 10:30am.  To finish up the month, we will have students entertaining us with their violins on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 1:30pm.  Families and guests are welcome to attend.

Maryville and Valley Catholic School have partnered up once again this year to provide the opportunity for the 8th grade students to visit with one of Maryville’s long term care residents.  Students will meet every Wednesday throughout the school year to visit, do activities together, and develop a lasting relationship with one of the residents.  This project has been extremely successful and promotes the  intergenerational experiences we value so much at Maryville.

In conclusion of our fundraisers for the Alzheimers Association, Maryville will participate in the Memory Walk, held downtown Portland on Sunday, Sept. 27th.  Maryville has a team of staff and family and friends that walk the 2 mile path with the thousands of other supporters from the area.  If you would like to participate, or donate to the cause, please contact Jessie Harris at (503) 718-5345 or jharris@ssmoministries.org

At Maryville, we will hold our own Memory Walk so the residents are able to participate in their own way.  On Friday, Sept. 25 in our main lounge at 1:30pm, Valley Catholic High School’s Jazz band will be playing their wonderful music as we walk with the residents. 

Thanks to everyone who has supported us during the summer with our fundraising efforts.

It is that time of year again and we are all excited about this event!  “Dancing in the Streets” is this years theme for the Beaverton Parade.  Once again, Maryville will be participating with a float that will hold our Rose Festival Queen, Stella, and her Royal Court, as well as some of our residents.   Employees and family members are welcome to walk alongside the float and hand out candy.  After the parade, participants are invited to come to Maryville’s activity center for lunch.  Come on out and join us in the fun!  For more information, contact Hilee at (503) 718-5316 or hjackson@ssmoministries.org

Please join us for our last fundraiser of the year for the Alzheimers Association on Thursday, Sept. 17th, beginning at 10am.  We will have Chili Dogs, Baked Potato Bar, and Bake Sale items available in the lobby area until 4pm.

Residents of Maryville will have the opportunity to take a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge on Friday, Sept. 11th.  We will have a BBQ picnic lunch along the way.  The buses will be leaving at 10am.  Family members are welcome to go along.  RSVP to Hilee Jackson at (503) 718-5316 or hjackson@ssmoministries.org