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Greetings!
Flat Granny continues to travel all around the United States and Canada, but these days she's so busy that she just checks into Facebook instead of blogging about her adventures.
You can keep up with her here:
New Jersey- June 2011
Granny has been having a great time in NJ!
She's been sampling some of the great food:
She's been sampling some of the great food:
And she LOVED being a part of a MEPAP class-- that's the training class for new Activity Directors...
... although she did get caught texting in class:
You can see even more pics from NJ in Flat Granny's Facebook album by clicking HERE. Don't forget to "like" Granny's Facebook page!
Flat Granny was in outer space!
Flat Granny took part in NASA's "Face in Space" program in February 2011. Her photo was among those that accompanied the crew of the Discovery on their mission in space. She received a certificate to commemorate the event, which you can view HERE.
The certificate reads:
The certificate reads:
This certifies that the face of Flat Granny has flown in space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-133 from February 24 - March 9, 2011. The face was flown on Discovery's mission to the International Space Station at an altitude of 220 miles above the Earth. It flew at a speed of more than 17,400 miles per hour as itorbited our planet. On behalf of my crew and all of NASA, we thank you for sharing the excitement of our mission and welcome your interest in space exploration. We were glad to have you aboard.
She had a long visit...
Tuesday, March 01, 2011 6:37 AM
I’m sorry we have kept Flat Granny for SO long!! She has been through a lot with us! Very bad snow storms, staff having extended time off, and latest..the influenza virus!
We have appreciated her visit and wisdom. In my absences, my staff couldn’t have done it without her.
Mimi at Good Shepherd
I’m sorry we have kept Flat Granny for SO long!! She has been through a lot with us! Very bad snow storms, staff having extended time off, and latest..the influenza virus!
We have appreciated her visit and wisdom. In my absences, my staff couldn’t have done it without her.
Mimi at Good Shepherd
Knife Throwing!
NOVEMBER 3, 2010: Well, on my way to my next stop, I decided to visit the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Let me tell you, there are a LOT of horses in that state! Apparently, 62 countries were represented, and I can believe it. I met a lot of people and all of them were more than willing to talk horse care, horse training, horse health, horse sports...pretty much anything to do with horses.
So, as I was wandering around the civic center, wouldn't you know I ran into someone right here from Xenia! And to top it off, she works at the Today Center! (The Today Center is an adult day care facility adjacent to Granny's home facility, Greenewood Manor. ) You would not believe what she and her husband were doing - knife throwing! Yes, you heard me right! I was fascinated. Melodee and her husband Kirk, and his cousin Elk took turns throwing knives into log rounds on a target board. They were even teaching people how to throw. I wasn't too sure about that, but I watched a few people learn. Then I got to try it out! I showed them what a granny can really do! It was quite invigorating and loosened up these ol/ joints - ha ha!
We got to talking and would you believe that not only do they throw knives into target rounds, they also have a show where they throw knives at a target board...WITH A PERSON STANDING UP THERE!! Kirk said he is working with Melodee on throwing knives around him, and they both stressed the around part, as opposed to "at"; however, at this time the show consists of him throwing around her. I was flabbergasted! Melodee told me the secret behind her not being nervous is that she watches Kirk's eyes so she always knows where the knife is going. Let me tell you, I just had to try that out - new experience and all! I stood up there proud as punch and those knives were winging past me into the board - WOW, now that gets the heart pumping! I was so calm and did so well, they asked if I would like to train to be an alternate target girl. I thought about it for a minute, but regretfully turned them down. I told them I had too many people to see and places to go. Who knows, maybe when the traveling bug isn't itching me so much, I may take them up on their offer. Hmmm, wonder if Flat Gramps would be interested in starting up a show?
So, as I was wandering around the civic center, wouldn't you know I ran into someone right here from Xenia! And to top it off, she works at the Today Center! (The Today Center is an adult day care facility adjacent to Granny's home facility, Greenewood Manor. ) You would not believe what she and her husband were doing - knife throwing! Yes, you heard me right! I was fascinated. Melodee and her husband Kirk, and his cousin Elk took turns throwing knives into log rounds on a target board. They were even teaching people how to throw. I wasn't too sure about that, but I watched a few people learn. Then I got to try it out! I showed them what a granny can really do! It was quite invigorating and loosened up these ol/ joints - ha ha!
We got to talking and would you believe that not only do they throw knives into target rounds, they also have a show where they throw knives at a target board...WITH A PERSON STANDING UP THERE!! Kirk said he is working with Melodee on throwing knives around him, and they both stressed the around part, as opposed to "at"; however, at this time the show consists of him throwing around her. I was flabbergasted! Melodee told me the secret behind her not being nervous is that she watches Kirk's eyes so she always knows where the knife is going. Let me tell you, I just had to try that out - new experience and all! I stood up there proud as punch and those knives were winging past me into the board - WOW, now that gets the heart pumping! I was so calm and did so well, they asked if I would like to train to be an alternate target girl. I thought about it for a minute, but regretfully turned them down. I told them I had too many people to see and places to go. Who knows, maybe when the traveling bug isn't itching me so much, I may take them up on their offer. Hmmm, wonder if Flat Gramps would be interested in starting up a show?
Granny goes to OUTER SPACE!
Flat Granny is scheduled to launch into outer space aboard the NASA space shuttle today!
Ok, ok... actually it's just a photo of Flat Granny. NASA's Face in Space program allowed Granny this unique opportunity. Granny's photo will join many others across the country, all of whom will be able to brag that their "face was in space". :)
Granny's photo is flying on Mission #STS-133, scheduled for launch today. The residents of her home facility, Greenewood Manor, hope to watch the launch on tv!
SUNDAY, October 17th: Flat Granny left via Southwest Airlines on Friday about 4pm. With lay overs and changing flights she should arrive in Ohio by Monday.
- Mary Rohberg
- Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home, Newman Grove, Nebraska
- Mary Rohberg
- Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home, Newman Grove, Nebraska
OCTOBER 1, 2010: Flat Granny has arrived at the Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove, Nebraska. Flat Granny has been busy with tours of the facility and taking bus rides to watch the farmers harvest corn. Granny says Ice Cream cones at Shorty's are the best ever. Granny has also helped with crafts and played bingo. More later from a busy Flat Granny.
--submitted by Mary Roberg
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010: Here are a few more pics from the Medina County Home:
And last but not least.... Granny modeling a bra!
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010: Flat Granny is having a great time in northern Ohio at the Medina County Home! Here are some outdoor shots:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010: Last we heard, Flat Granny had left Ottowa, Ohio and headed to Medina, Ohio, to the Medina County Home. We'll let you know when we hear from her!
JULY 27, 2010
Flat Granny arrived in Ottawa, Ohio today. We have many fun adventures planned for her this week.
Administrator
Putnam Acres Care Center
Ottawa, OH
At Home with Out of State Visitors
Before Granny got into some trouble last week, she had a good time at home in Ohio with some students from Mississippi who were visiting through a church camp program:
Granny's not talking....
Great Times in Kansas
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2010
We received this letter from Granny today:
We received this letter from Granny today:
Hello family!
I tell you what, I have had a very exhausting but great week! I have done nothing but run, run, run. I don't know how these ladies do it.
I finished off the day on Tuesday talking with Sr. Jeanne Marie about her counted cross stitch projects.
On Wed. morning I had a beauty shop appointment. Keri, the beautician, didn't have much luck with this mop of mine. It was just a bad hair day!!! We even tried mousse and sitting under the dryer, but nothing worked. This Kansas humidity is wreaking havoc with my hair. I seriously thinking about getting a wig.
I met two of the nicest volunteers! Nancy has been coming for 15 years and her friend Margaret has been coming for the last two. They were so nice. They let me call the numbers for a little while and then you will never believe what they put me in charge of! PRIZES. They want miniature candy bars for their bingo prizes so that's what they get. Don't think I wasn't in chocolate heaven!!
I got to help their maintenance man Gary. He was so much fun! He even stopped and sang Happy Birthday to one of the ladies here.
I have worked with a couple of their nurses, Elaine and Kathy and I also got to learn how to play solitaire with Sr. Mary C.. She's in charge of Pastoral Care.
To relax I went out to the garden with Sr. Cecile. She and I read a book together for a while and then we visited. She pointed out how pretty the clouds were.
Their garden is beautiful and they have several different colors of roses. I went to look at the red ones and I guess Mr. Bumblebee thought I was invading his territory or something. He was not very pleasant and chased me off. The nerve of some people!!
Thursday was a much slower and sad day. One of their sisters, Sr. Graciela passed away on Monday morning. Her funeral was yesterday. They do a really neat thing though. They all got together the night before the funeral and had a short prayer service and then went to the dining room, had refreshments and told stories about her. Some of the stories they told were so funny! What a great way to share in her life. I learned that she was originally from Chile and was a pharamcist. How cool is that?!!!
Their local newspaper is really small and it only took Sr. Loretta and I about 5 minutes to read it!
Sr. Mary G. has this cool little red scooter that she buzzes around on. She took me for a ride and we went outside. She drives around the parking lot with this miniature broom and dust pan and cleans up trash. Their parking lot would pass even MY white glove test.
I was telling them that my flight to come home is on Tuesday and guess what....they're planning a GOING AWAY party for me on Monday afternoon. Talk about making someone feel special!
Well, it's almost time for lunch, so I'll bring this to a close. Laurie said she is sending pictures too...so be watching for them!
I love and miss you all very much!
Resident Life Coordinator
Dooley Center, Atchison, KS
HUGS & KISSES
Granny
Submitted by: Laurie Kloepper, ADC/SSDResident Life Coordinator
Dooley Center, Atchison, KS
From the NCCAP Symposium to Kansas
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010
Greetings!
Submitted by: Laurie Kloepper, ADC/SSD
Resident Life Coordinator
Dooley Center, Atchison, KS
Greetings!
Oh my!!! What a ride I've been on lately!!!
I arrived at the Cincinnati Holiday Inn on Friday, June 4 and had a FABULOUS time at the NCCAP Symposium! I can't even begin to remember all the names of the great people I met. I had a terrific time listening to everyone's ideas. I shared pizza with the state representatives, listened to the "WISDOM PANEL" that included Natalie Davis, Dr. Charles Peckham, Betty Cecil, Mary Ann Favale and Kathy Hughes. Remember the saying "You've come a long way baby!"....boy howdy, is that ever true!!!
Sunday afternoon I flew to Kansas. I keep hoping I will get to meet Dorothy and Toto, but I haven't seen hide nor hair of them, yet.
I am staying in Atchison, KS with the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica. They have a nursing home for the retired sisters and their family members. Oh my, what a beautiful place! It's very peaceful and quiet here and everyone is so friendly. Today I ate Long John Silvers's for lunch and I helped plant flowers in their hanging baskets for the garden. We had dirt everywhere! I wanted to make mudpies, but we were working inside, so I didn't bring the subject up. Maybe tomorrow!!!
You would think I'm a Hollywood celebrity or something with as many pictures as they have taken. I'm sure they will be sending them soon.
Well, I should go now, but I wanted to let everyone know how I was doin!
Talk to you soon!
Granny
Submitted by: Laurie Kloepper, ADC/SSD
Resident Life Coordinator
Dooley Center, Atchison, KS
On Friday, June 4, 2010, Flat Granny will be attending the NCCAP Educational Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio. She hopes to meet some new friends there!
If you've stopped by from the Symposium, please leave a comment. Flat Granny loves to hear from the people she's met while traveling!
If you've stopped by from the Symposium, please leave a comment. Flat Granny loves to hear from the people she's met while traveling!
Had a Great Visit in Indiana
MAY 31, 2010:
Flat Granny is on her way to Ohio. She had a great time in southern Indiana.
She did enjoy helping Bill get the payroll in this morning:
She also helped Betty pick up some of our dirty laundry:
She enjoyed our morning exercise group and she and Jeanne L enjoyed a conversation before exercising together:
Granny really enjoyed getting down and dirty with our Campus in Color program. She helped as we planted flowers and vegetables with the residents. This is where she met a special gentleman Flat Gramps. Gramps is a retired farmer, having recently sold his strawberry farm and moved to Autumn Woods. Our local area used to be one of the largest strawberry growing areas in the United States. You may notice that Gramps has a sunburn-too much time in the strawberry patch without sunscreen. Granny and Gramps did enjoy our “Make your own Strawberry Shortcakes” social on Friday afternoon. The residents loved the fresh strawberries and the time with Granny and Gramps too.
Gramps and Granny spent some romantic moments in the moonlight. Granny asked Gramps to join her on her journey across the country. Unfortunately Gramps traveled more than he cared to while he was in the Army during WWII. He did try to talk Granny into staying with him in New Albany to make an honest man out of him. Granny reluctantly declined-saying she had prior commitments and didn’t want to let anyone down. She packed her bags and hit the road for Ohio today.
Hope you enjoy the photos. We had a great time with her visit.
Thanks,
Sandy Whelan
Autumn Woods Health Campus
Flat Granny is on her way to Ohio. She had a great time in southern Indiana.
She did enjoy helping Bill get the payroll in this morning:
She also helped Betty pick up some of our dirty laundry:
She enjoyed our morning exercise group and she and Jeanne L enjoyed a conversation before exercising together:
Granny really enjoyed getting down and dirty with our Campus in Color program. She helped as we planted flowers and vegetables with the residents. This is where she met a special gentleman Flat Gramps. Gramps is a retired farmer, having recently sold his strawberry farm and moved to Autumn Woods. Our local area used to be one of the largest strawberry growing areas in the United States. You may notice that Gramps has a sunburn-too much time in the strawberry patch without sunscreen. Granny and Gramps did enjoy our “Make your own Strawberry Shortcakes” social on Friday afternoon. The residents loved the fresh strawberries and the time with Granny and Gramps too.
Gramps and Granny spent some romantic moments in the moonlight. Granny asked Gramps to join her on her journey across the country. Unfortunately Gramps traveled more than he cared to while he was in the Army during WWII. He did try to talk Granny into staying with him in New Albany to make an honest man out of him. Granny reluctantly declined-saying she had prior commitments and didn’t want to let anyone down. She packed her bags and hit the road for Ohio today.
Hope you enjoy the photos. We had a great time with her visit.
Thanks,
Sandy Whelan
Autumn Woods Health Campus
Possible Romance? :)
May 21, 2010: We just received a note from Flat Granny's current hostess:
"Flat Granny has arrived safe and sound. She spent lunch with the residents --and they thought she was great. They enjoyed hearing about her adventures on her journey. We are looking forward to involving her in some fun things while she is here, including helping as with our Campus in Color-which is our outdooor gardening projects. We also thought she might like to meet a Flat Gramps-romance could be in the picture.
Sandy Whelan, ADC"
Home School in Ohio
MAY 13, 2010:
Flat Granny visited the Bailey family in Springfield, Ohio. There she took part in their home school lessons along with the three Bailey children and attended their co-op classes, including Art, Story Time, and Ohio History. She had a great time!
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