The Taste of Caribbean BBQ held in our courtyard was a big success. Chef Jose and Chef Dexter prepared BBQ Chicken - Caribbean-style. Music and decorations put everyone in a festive mood!
We love to celebrate life -- whatever the reason or season!
Today is Caribbean Oudoor BBQ Luncheon at Our Lady of Fatima Villa. Island Cuisine, Island Music and Island attire will be center stage in our courtyard. Chef Jose is preparing Jamaican Chicken BBQ with authentic Caribbean Jerk Sauce from Kingston Town Jamaica! And music will be provided by Regi Reginelli on the Ukelele – plus there will be a surprise guest! Prizes will be awarded to the resident and/or staff member with the “Best Caribbean Attire”!
What a Great Way to Honor International Jazz Month (April) with a Spring jazz Concert!
It was a perfect way to kick off a series of upcoming warm-weather outdoor events our Activity Director has planned.
Performers were: Tony Bolivar, Sax/flute; Jonathan Rojo, Drums; Karen Rodriguez, Vocals, and our Activity Director, Red Concepcion on keys. Resident Marilyn Friesen stepped in on percussion!
It was near perfect weather and our courtyard was almost packed. Iced lemonade was served, along with mini corndogs, and chicken nuggets, prepared by Chef Dexter.
Springtime in Saratoga, California is a joyous time -- blossoms are out, the hills are green and it is a perfect time for a spring jazz concert. Our residents were treated to a wonderful musical event right in our courtyard. You can see that both our staff and our residents got into the music!
A whole bunch of staff and friends of Our Lady of Fatima Villa turned out bright and early for the annual Catholic Charities Spring Forward Fun Run/Walk. You could spot us most anywhere in our bright yellow t-shirts that announced to the world that "We Put Our Best Foot (or feet in this case!) Forward. We believe in supporting our local community and Catholic Charities is a wonderful charitable organization. Look for us next year -- and plan to join us!
Once again, Our Lady of Fatima Villa is proud to sponsor the Saratoga Rotary Art Show. Our mission statement includes the ideal of supporting our local community and we do that. We encourage you to attend the annual Rotary Art Show, held this year on April 30 and May 1 at West Valley College. All proceeds are returned to local charitable organizations through the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation's grant process. In the 59 years of the Show, over 2.5 million dollars have been awarded to local non-profit groups. Come on our and join us in our Lounge!
Some 60 staff members and friends will "Put their best foot forward" at the annual Catholic Charities Spring Forward Walk/Run on April 16. We believe in supporting our local community and this is an annual event in which we participate. We will stand out in neon yellow t-shirt that shout out that we "Put Our Best Foot Forward". Come say hi!
"Thank you so much for doing this!". That expression was heard over and over again on Easter Sunday from parents attending our annual Easter Egg Hunt. "It look a hour or so to hide the eggs and 10 seconds (it seemed) for the kids to find them all!', said Activity Director Red Concepcion. Some 60 children and their parents attended the event.
Children are invited to bring their parents to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt in our courtyard on Easter Sunday, March 27. We will have two hunts -- one at 11:30 and another at 1pm. All cute chicks and their parents are welcome!
We take caring for our residents seriously -- that is why we have been practicing emergency disaster drills this month (and throughout the year). The latest practice came at the early hour of 5am -- but our staff responded as the professionals they are! It meant emergency power, alerting (without alarming) residents, moving residents and their belongings and medical records to safety. We aren't encouragng trouble, but want to do all we can to be prepared when and if trouble occurs. Congratulations to our staff -- and to our residents also.
