This
past week, wellness coordinator Amanda Lynch, residents, and staff from
Willowwood located on the downtown campus of the Western Home
Communities traveled the short distance to nearby
Washington park and enjoyed a fantastic sack lunch. The heat as of
late did not stop them from their walk and everyone was surprised to
have such a nice breeze coming through the shelter where they ate.
Conversation filled the shelter and Lynch was eager
to learn new things from the residents, from their gardens they have
had in the past, different ways to can fruits and vegetables, and a
little more history about the town that Lynch and many of residents and
staff have grown up and lived their lives out in.
It was yet another great experience for Lynch to have individuals
tell their stories which has been a wonderful addition to the wellness
programming at the Western Home Communities. Their hope is that there
can be one more picnic before the chilly days of
fall and the cold days of winter roll through Cedar Falls. It was a
great day had by all and looking forward to future picnic opportunities
to come.
