It was a joyous occasion when a crowd of approximately 50 members of Saratoga's Chinese Community gathered to pay respects for and celebrate Mr. Lu's 90th Birthday. Saratoga Mayor Emily Lo, School Board Member Cynthia Chang, and many others honored this highly respected teacher and gentleman. Mr. Lu currently resides at Our Lady of Fatima Villa in Saratoga.
Our residents love to have a good time and our Activity Department does just that --- gives our residents many chances to stay active and have fun! This week was Folk, Country, Rock Music Fest. It celebrated the birthdays of three great musicians - Carlo Santana, Brian May, and Cat Stevens. Residents were treated to live authentic music performed by our very own celebrity staff - Micaela, CFO (chief fun officer), Lea, HR, and Lani, CNA. They were joined by staff backup singers.
What we loved was that our residents took to the micophone to join in.
Our Lady of Fatima Villa is fortunate to have a fabulous Activity Department led by Ricardo (Red) Concepcion. The staff is currently planning a summer Rock Concert in our courtyard. Stay tuned for photos!
We think of our residents and staff as an extended family at Our Lady of Fatima Villa. It was only natural then to throw a Bridal Shower for staff member Tina Dinh! We wish her much happiness in her marriage.
The Fourth of July was a wonderful day, filled with a parade, patriotic music, good food and great fellowship at Our Lady of Fatima Villa.
We are lucky to have wonderful entertainers come to Our Lady of Fatima Villa. One of the most popular is Elvis (sometimes known as Lloyd Aaron Douglas). Fresh from his Monte Carlo concert, Elvis entertained our residents with his own special brand of singing, dancing, hugging (yes), and fun.
Before Elvis arrived, a “young Frankie Sinatra” impersonator, Mr. Rey Aberin entertained the crowd. Then Elvis arrived, opening with his signature entrance…Space Odyssey/CC Rider.
Our employees at Our Lady of Fatima Villa are extraordinary -- so when one is named Employee of the Month, is a a great honor. We are please to announce that Yodit Ghebremariam, CNA was named Employee of the Month for May, 2017. Congratulations!
Our Lady of Fatima Villa has been recognized as one of the "Best Nursing Homes in the US" for three years by US News and World Report. Much credit goes tour staff -- particularly our nurses. Each year during National Nurse's Week, we honor our staff nurses with a special luncheon. It's a wonderful to be able to take time for comraderie and fellowship amidst very busy nursing schedules!
Our staff is known for compassionate care. It is quite a compliment when a resident and/or their family goes out of their way to thank us. And so, it was a happy occasion when Bernice Pasero (a therapy services "graduate") hosted a luncheon to thank staff for her recovery. Chef Jose did an outstanding job with the food, and Bernice ordered a special "thank you cake" -- it was delicious and there wasn't much left over! Thank you Bernice for thanking us!
We celebrate life at Our Lady of Fatima Villa! Every Memorial Day, we honor those who have given their lives so that we might enjoy freedom. We realize that many have served in the military -- many members of our extended family. We appreciate their dedication and celebrate their sacrifices.
