Brian G. – The Entertainer

Brian G. – The Entertainer
If the residents at the MVNRC were to sing, “These are a few of my favorite things…….”. Some of their favorite things would include music programs, bingo, family visits, observing and talking to children, watching TV, and visits from dogs who they love to pet and give a hug.
On April 18th, 2024, the residents at MVNRC had the opportunity to listen and enjoy a special entertainment program featuring Brian G., who sang as he played the keyboard. He also had a guitar with him. Brian entertained our residents with a variety of songs from the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s, including, but not limited to “Day Dream Believer”, “The Twist”, “On the Road Again”, “Dream, Dream, Dream”, “Return to Sender”, “Knock Three Times”, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, and “Traveling Man”. Brian invited the residents to sing-along, tap their feet, clap their hands, and hum. Brian added, “Whatever you do, please participate, have fun, and enjoy yourself”.
Brian is a Juilliard School of Music graduate. He began his music career while in college. Brian was an independent recording session musician for EMI/Colgems Record, in New York City. Brian retired and for the past 9 years has been performing at Senior Communities. He now resides in Old Forge, PA.
The residents enjoyed his program as evidenced by their applause, participation during the program, and their words of praise and appreciation.
The residents are looking forward to when he returns in June for another performance.

Featuring the Northeast Harmony Duo

On May 18^th our residents were invited to attend a special music entertainment program featuring the Northeast Harmony Duo. These 2 talented men entertained our residents by playing numerous different guitars and one gentleman played the keyboard. Like professional musicians, they sang memorable songs that numerous residents sang along to. Everyone in attendance had a great time and showed their appreciation with loud applause.

Veteran’s Day 2021

On Veteran’s Day, we held our annual Celebration where Nick Hawkey came and he and Nancy S performed a ceremony to honor our Veterans.

Nick is a Retired Corporal with the US Marine Corps and also is a member of the Marine Corps League Bethlehem Detachment 284 and American Legion, Palmerton. Nick has been coming to the facility for at least the last 16 years performing this for us.

We sang some Patriot songs, listened to poems, Pledged the Flag, and each Veteran was presented with a Certificate from the facility.

It was a very heartwarming ceremony seeing our Veterans salute the flag as well as salute Nick when they were receiving their Certificates.

God Bless the USA

Games for Physical Distancing

Introducing Hallway Bingo

Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton, PA. while ensuring social distancing practices. They have some fun with the residents for a fun game of Bingo. But not just any Bingo this is Hallway Bingo.

Vicki B. shared that the Activities Department has been busy ensuring that the residents are provided with some fun things to do while ensuring their safety during the COVID-19 epidemic. With the residents all safe they came up with a plan. Here is what Vicki told us about the new plan.

“We have started doing Hallway Bingo this week. We go to one hallway a day and spread out the residents that want to play through out the hallway so there is distance between them. We have done two so far.”

Where there is a will there is a way! The residents so far are so happy that we have found a way to have Bingo.

We have enough supplies to do each wing once a week then everything is disinfected. Activities staff want to thank the wing staff for their help with this new way of Bingo.

Update – We added more pictures enjoy the post.

Vicki, be sure to tell the staff Thank You for all the hard work. Now to the pictures check them out below.

Maci and Mitchell Hourt

Maci and Mitchell Hourt – Our Singing Volunteers

Maci and Mitchell are a niece and nephew of one of our staff. They started with the facility a few years back when Maci would come and volunteer with the Activities Department. It soon turned into them coming and blessing the residents in music. Mitchell and Maci both sing and Mitchell plays numerous instruments. Here is a little about each of them.

Maci is 22 and is a dental hygienist and still going to school to complete her Bachelor’s in dental hygiene. She plays the piano and sings. Mitchell is 18 and is a Senior at Palmerton High School, planning on attending college for music education. He is involved in various bands throughout the community and high school. He plays piano, harmonica, accordion, guitar, and trombone. They both shared that they enjoy performing and sharing music with the residents.

Mahoning Valley Bake OFF

BAKE OFF at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home

Mahoning Valley Nursing Home had a bake off challenge and we have the pictures and videos to prove it. The Residents were treated to a bake off challenge. The competitors line up and bring thier skills to the BAKE OFF Challenge. It all looks so good you can almost taste it right?