Therapeutic Recreation
Pooches on Parade: a Spring Tradition at the Witherell!
Healthy Aging | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Spring is one of our favorite seasons at the Witherell. The Rose Garden is in bloom, the days are longer and milder, and the pups—well, if it’s spring, it must mean they’re on parade! On Friday, May 3rd, we once again kicked off a new season with our heartwarming, tail-wagging Pooches on Parade event. It…
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Cheers to Volunteers! You Make It Happen
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and boy do we appreciate our volunteers! Witherell volunteers donate countless hours to enriching the lives of our residents– and the results are just amazing. Last year alone, a cadre of more than 300 local volunteers supported our staff by providing residents with more than 11,000 hours of loving attention….
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Get Into the Holiday Spirit at The Witherell!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
At the Witherell, December is a month unlike any other. It’s a time when our holiday spirit and robust activities calendar rival anything in the community. Friends and family (and pets, too) are always welcome. Here, we spotlight exciting events and traditions we can’t wait to enjoy: Performances and Plays Beautiful music and vocal performances…
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The Arts are Alive at the Witherell!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
From landscape and pottery painting to photo exhibits and artist lectures—the arts are an important part of life at the Nathaniel Witherell. Our community is home to several former artists, and we’re a place where budding creative talent is nurtured. Our therapeutic arts program is robust. Residents can participate in hands-on arts projects, or can…
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Carissa Ronish is Our New Therapeutic Recreation Administrator—Welcome Aboard!
About Us | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The Nathaniel Witherell is widely recognized for our excellent therapeutic recreation program. We offer fitness classes, art and music therapy, pet therapy, events and celebrations, and spiritual services (sometimes all in one week!). We believe that therapeutic recreation is a crucial service, proven to enhance emotional and physical well-being. So, we’re thrilled to announce the…
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