The Phoenix Celebrates the month of October!
Please download our recreation calendar for more information on the exciting programs taking place throughout our community!
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Events are subject to change. Please contact our Therapeutic Recreation Department for more information on our monthly events!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Wear Pink/Bake Sale
Wednesday, October 16th/All Day Residents, Staff, and Visitors
What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign held every October. The month aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme, the month features several campaigns and programs. The residents, staff, and visitors of the Phoenix will be supporting this cause by wearing pink and raising money via a bake and candy sale for breast cancer research and support.
National Apple Day
Monday, October 21st, Residents, Staff and Visitors/All Day
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This nutritious fruit offers multiple health benefits. Apples may lower your chance of developing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Research says apples may also help you lose weight while improving your gut and brain health. It provides humans with a lot of nutrients and is an excellent source of fiber. An apple provides us with nutrients like Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C. We celebrate the apple by distributing apples, apple pie, apple sauce, and apple juice to everyone at the Phoenix on October 21st. “How do you like them apples.”
Halloween/Thursday, October 31st, Pumpkin Decorating Competition
Judging on October 31st Festivities All Day – Residents, Staff, and Visitors
Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31st, and Halloween 2024 will occur on Thursday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats. Come and join the group of ghouls for the fun festivities on this day: pumpkin decoration, costume-wearing, spooky songs, orange punch, and cake.
As we practice proper social distancing protocols in our community, we are proud to feature modified programming to continue providing vibrancy for our residents and employees. All events are subject to change. Please feel free to follow us on our Facebook page for continued updates as well as reaching out to us via Messenger.