Oreo Turkeys

To follow up the Oreo spider cupcakes we made for Halloween, we couldn't resist using Oreos to create turkeys for Thanksgiving! The ingredients were simple enough--candy corns for feathers, licorice for legs, and Whoppers and a little frosting for the face.

Apples to Apples

Two seventh-graders came to volunteer at Beehive Homes this week and brought some of their favorite games. They were a hit! At one point, we had 13 people crowded around one table to play Apples to Apples. The game was filled with a lot of laughter and we are excited for the boys to come back!

Rummikub

Our Friday Rummikub Club has quickly become a favorite activity! Some of the women have fond memories of playing Rummikub weekly with their friends for many years, so it is fun to continue the tradition at Beehive Homes. We look forward to it all week long, and enjoy the time we spend together playing the game.

Happy Halloween!

We've been having a fun time celebrating Halloween this week! We kicked the week off with Halloween cupcakes. Then we made paper pumpkins that we can use all fall long. Today we had a blast playing candy corn bingo (and then, of course, eating the candy corns)! Happy Halloween!

Cupcake Decorating

Today we decorated Halloween-themed cupcakes using Oreos, licorice, and candy corn! We had a great time making these cute spiders and owls.

Puppy Visits

We always have a blast playing with puppies and other animals at Beehive Homes. Many of the residents had dogs throughout their lives, so it is always wonderful to hear their memories. And, of course, it's great to have something cute and furry to cuddle with!

Children's Book Service Project

Today the residents at Home 1 recorded themselves reading children's books. The recordings will be burned to CDs, and we will send the books with the CDs to the children's hospital so the kids can read along with the recordings.

It was wonderful to learn about the hidden talent Katie has for reading children's books! She has enjoyed reading books to children throughout her whole life, and she definitely has a knack for it.

The residents also enjoyed spending time serving others. Many of the residents feel like they have limited opportunities to serve the community, although they do find a lot of opportunities to be of service to their friends at the Beehive Homes. It was fulfilling to spend time doing something that will bring a smile to a child!