Today residents turned out in pastels and hats (men were excused!) and celebrated spring. Awards were given for "most decorated hat", "most unusual hat", and "best hat with the outfit". It was terrific ..both food and spirit.
Team Fatima had 35 members who walked 10 kilometers to show that we support Catholic Charities. Boy, did we make an impression with our bright green t-shirt -- we got many compliments!
We are so proud to be recognized for the second consecutive year by US News an World Report. This honor recogizes and celebrated our commitment to providing quality compassionate care for short and long term rehabilitation, respite, assisted living and skilled nursing.
We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful and interesting part of the world. We seem to be gaining some headway in Northern California's fight against this year's much-talked about drought. Today's rain were wonderful. I looked out and saw snow on Mt. Hamilton and his buddies...... the surrounding mountains. It took my breath away. I love Saratoga/Los Gatos and can't image anywhere I'd rather live, and grow old as a proud resident. It's a pretty special place.
Thanks to the Saratoga High School Interact Club for offering their help with our Easter Egg Hunt, 11am, Saturday, April 19th. Please plan to bring your favorite little chicks to come and find eggs!
Our Lady of Fatima Villa invites children to an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19th beginning at 11am in our courtyard. Should be fun for those hunting and watching alike!
Residents and staff of Our Lady of Fatima Villa sponsored surgery that changed the lives of nine children in Guatemala. The transformation came he thanks to Dr. Ron Gemberling and the rest of the Saratoga Rotary Rotaplast Mission that returned tonight. "To give a child the chance to live a normal life after years of rejection by most, is a special gift. The pure joy on the face of the children and their parents is the reason we do this," said 20-mission veteran Gemberling. Dr.
We've just received word that the Saratoga Rotary Rotaplast Team has returned home after a successful mission to Guatemala. The team performed no-cost surgeries on children with cleft lips and cleft palates and in doing so, changed lives not only of the chidren, but their families. The staff and residents of Our Lady of Fatima sponsored three children and through our Valentine's Taste for Smiles event, we raised money to sponsor a total of nine children.
Our Lady of Fatima Villa staff and residents have sponsored surgeries for 9 children during the Saratoga Rotary Rotaplast Mission to Guatemala. The Team is now in Guatemala and will keep us informed about those children whose lives will be changed. We are proud to have been able to do this.
I am so proud to report that Our Lady of Fatima Villa has donated monies that will pay for 9 surgeries for children in Guatemala who suffer from Cleft Lips and/or Cleft Palates. The combined efforts of the residents and the staff have raised over $4500 for the Saratoga Rotary Rotaplast Mission to Guatemala. The cost for each surgery is roughly $500. The generosity of the residents and the staff says a lot about their caring and compassion. In addition to donating personal funds, they staged a Valentine's Day fund raiser, "Taste for Smiles" with wine and a strolling dinner that raised ad
