Mother's Day Brunch at The Waters of Oakdale

The Waters Restaurant Group’s Oakdale team pulled out all the stops for Mother’s Day. Residents and their families enjoyed unique selections including:

v  Bloody Mary and Mozzarella Shooters

v  Tomato Gorgonzola Salad

v  Baby Spinach and Gala Apple Salad

v  Seasonal Fruit

v  Broiled Angus Beef Tenderloin Medallions

v  Duchess Potatoes

v  Triple Sec and Glazed Carrots

v  Grilled Zucchini Benedict

v  Oven Roasted Airline Chicken

v  Natural Pan Au Jus

v  Current and Stone Fruit Chutney

v  Chef Selection of Springtime Pastries, Cakes and Pies

Menu created by Executive Chef William Loman.

Tina Plant | Sr. Marketing Manager | The Waters Restaurant Group

Kentucky Derby at Smith Crossing

Our dining department at Smith Crossing hosted a Kentucky Derby Party for our residents.  We offered mint juleps, ham biscuit sandwiches, fresh fruit, and homemade chips.  The residents enjoyed the refreshments as they cheered on their favorite horses.

Kara Superczynski Dining Manager Smith Crossing

A Sweet Mother's Day at The Waters on Mayowood

Residents and their families enjoyed  a delicious Mother’s Day brunch at The Waters on Maywood, where buffet tables were adorned with colorful flower blossoms. The menu included:

Mimosas

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Fresh Cut Fruit

Self-Serve Waffle Station

Roasted Pork Loin with Blackberry, Apple, Pear Chutney

Cheesy Hashbrowns

Bacon and Sausage

Herbed Purple Cauliflower with Almonds

Lemon Pepper Zucchini and Yellow Squash

Strawberry Romanoff

Apple Crumble Bake

David Caskey

Executive Chef | The Waters on Mayowood

Monday Motivation from Elly

Nurses Week appreciation at Christian Rest Home

 Our Nurses Week celebration kicked off with a facility wide Associate Appreciation Party!  We created a photo booth with an original Nurses Uniform, and had non-nursing staff sign a giant card.  With a few skill games and a sweet treat,  the whole team got to get in on the fun.

Christina Bodanza, Director of Dining Services

Celebration Tuesday Winner

This is our Celebration Tuesday winner video for this week featuring the Young Region at the Zone 4 meeting and CCC in St. Louis.

 

RUNNER UP: We celebrated many of the great moms at EHM Senior Solutions Sterling Heights. We learned and celebrated why they love being a mom - a fun and meaningful way to connect! Happy Mother's Day!

The Team at EHM Senior Solutions Sterling Heights

National Nursing Home Week Celebration

National Nursing Home Week is a wonderful time to celebrate culture, residents, and staff. This years theme was the spirit of America. Sanilac Medical Care Facility celebrated with a Hawaiian Luau.  

The main attraction was the pig of course. The menu included Roasted Pig, Coconut Rice, Hawaiian roasted vegetables, Hawaiian style coleslaw, and Luau pineapple cake.

Billie A. Duvall, CDM, CFPP |

The Waters of Highland Park: Mother's Day Buffet Extravaganza

Mother’s Day at The Waters of Highland Park was a festive event featuring brunch with Mimosas and Triple Berry Proseco Spritzers, a variety of starters and sides, a carving station and sweet desserts. Served from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, the delectable offerings included:

Caprese Skewers

Grilled Vegetable and Pimento Cheese Hummus Pinwheels

Mini Iceberg Wedge with Berry Vinaigrette, Toasted Pecans and Cave Aged Blue Cheese

Curried Couscous Salad with Grilled Shrimp, Feta and Fresh Mint

Sweetcorn Succotash

Garlic Grilled Asparagus with Olive Oil and Lemon

Horseradish Dijon Whipped Potatoes with Caramelized Onion

Parmesan Herb Risotto Cakes

Lemon Herb Chicken with Champagne Sauce, Tomato Provencal and Balsamic Reduction

Chef Carved Herb Crusted Prime Rib au Jus

Strawberry Shortcake and Brownie “Sundaes”

Tina Plant | Sr. Marketing Manager | The Waters Restaurant Group

April in Paris at NorthPointe Woods

At the end of April, we celebrated our new annual April in Paris event! Residents in Independent and Assisted Living enjoyed wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a delicious Leg of Lamb dinner in the dining room. 

 All of the residents got dressed up and were very excited to attend the event. Fresh spring flowers and French music really set the scene! A great time was had by all! Can’t wait to do it again next year!

 Katie VanderStraaten

Dining Services Director I NorthPointe Woods

Reserve Dinner at Hoosier Village

We had another Reserve Dinner at Hoosier Village in Indianapolis on Friday Night. Our main goals were to engage the guest, have a fine dining meal and to tell a story. All courses symbolized the transition from winter to spring/summer. REC Camden Cox and team prepared a fantastic dinner, the residents and families are still talking about. We even have a video of our dessert finale. 

Our Appetizer was called "Kings Delight:"
A Quenelle of Rice (snow) wrapped in Smoked Salmon and Nori. 
Topped with Pickled Ginger Caviar and a Jasmine & Green Tea Air.
Finished with micro Greens (spring sprouts), Pickled Ginger, Sriracha and Soy Ginger Reduction.

Our Salad Course was called "Spring Cleaning."
It was designed to clean the palate and then down a fresh layer of fat for the courses yet to come.
Cucumber bowl filled with Heirloom Tomatoes.
Topped with Spring Greens, tossed in a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (palate cleansing).
Finished with Pea Shoots, Sliced Avocado (fresh layer of fat) and Chive Oil. 

Main Course was the "Circle of Life."
Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin.
Pommes de Terre Puree and Spiral Cut Spring Vegetables.
Finished with Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction, Chive Oil and Micro Greens.
 

Last but not least the "Birth of Spring."
It featured a Magic White Chocolate Sphere which symbolized the snow melting away, while the Pistachio cake inside symbolized the grass that will now show and grow.
CO2 Charged Pistachio Cake filled with Meyer Lemon Curd. 
Encompassed with a White Chocolate Magic Sphere.
Finished with a Raspberry Reduction.  

Camden Cox
Regional Executive Chef