Well the lazy, hazy days of summer at The Waterford are anything but lazy.  We have lots going on both indoor and out so that we can either be relaxing and cooling off in our lovely air-conditioned lounges or outside strolling the paths by the pool or sitting in the gazebo enjoying a glass of lemonade.  Summer is a wonderful time to get out and about and invite friends over to enjoy our lovely home, so do check out our plans below and come and join us for anything that interests you.  As usual, below are the highlights of the month.  A full calendar of events and newsletter for August is available from our receptionist for residents and their families.

MONDAY THE 2ND AT 10:00AM:  Readers corner is gaining popularity! Come and join our cozy corner and enjoy a good read and homemade goodies in the Muskoka Lounge.

TUESDAY THE 3RD AT 10:00AM:  Get the “kinks” out with Denise and join the gang for some healthy cardio and range-of-motion exercises. All levels are welcome and the participants are friendly!!

WEDNESDAY THE 4TH AT 7:00PM:  Don’t forget about the “Movie Classic” where you can sit back and enjoy a great old movie with “Bogie”, “The Duke” or “Bette.”  Try to remember where you were when you saw these “Golden Oldies” for the first time!!!

THURSDAY THE 5TH AT 9:00AM:  That’s the time we leave for our wonderful luncheon cruise on the Lady Muskoka! Our ship leaves at 12:00pm sharp from the Bracebridge dock and then it’s on down the Muskoka River a short distance and then on to Lake Muskoka. Our trip will be narrated by “Captain Al’’ himself, as we sit back for some food, fun, friendship and the unforgettable scenery so unique to Muskoka.

FRIDAY THE 6TH AT 10:00AM:  Don’t forget to check out the new projects going on in the craft club - or bring your own! (you remember that sweater that you started 3 years ago and is still lingering in your closet!?)

WEDNESDAY THE 11TH AT 2:00PM :  Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music and entertainment presented by “Aaron Solomon.” He’ll be in the Muskoka Lounge along with some great refreshments!

THURSDAY THE 12TH AT 2:00PM:  Come and be a part of  our “kick off” series and learn to play your favourite card game! No need to be shy! Give it a try! A fun and social afternoon. Today we start with “Crib.” If you already know how to play, please come and help the rest of us!!!

FRIDAY THE 13TH AT 11:45AM:  That’s departure time for our monthly “Lunch Bunch” outing. Red Lobster is our destination this time so please sign up early to avoid missing out on this delicious treat!

MONDAY THE 16TH AT 2:30PM:  This time we are going to try something different instead of going to Walmart on our usual shopping day. This store has become so vast, and so easy to get lost in, we all really should be issued free golf carts to get around! So after some brainstorming and discussion, the suggestion was made that we try out Giant Tiger and the Dollar Store at Minette’s Point. These two stores have most of the items that residents wish to purchase. If this does not turn out to be a suitable change, we can always get together and try another route.

WEDNESDAY THE 18TH AT 2:00PM:  Entertainment today featuring “Ken Losell!”  Come and listen to some great music, sing-long and enjoy Ken’s great stories and jokes!!!

THURSDAY THE 19TH AT 2:00PM:  This afternoon is our second in the “learning” to play cards series. Euchre is the featured game of the day, so come on out and have some fun and join in a game or two!

MONDAY THE 23RD AT 2:00PM:  Don’t forget to attend this informative presentation put on by the CNIB.  If you are experiencing vision problems, are concerned about possible problems in the future, or know someone with compromised sight, this will be of great interest to you. Come out and learn about some of the new technology and new products and services now available.

WEDNESDAY THE 25TH AT 2:00PM:  It’s birthday celebration time again and there are a lot of them this month! Come to the Muskoka Lounge and enjoy some cake and great entertainment featuring “Ken Meyer!!  Friends and family of residents celebrating their special day are always encouraged to attend and help make this an even more special time for all.

THURSDAY THE 26TH AT 2:00PM:  Here’s another chance in the series of “learn to play cards!” This time it’s “Bridge.”  So don’t put it off any longer! Playing cards in a group can be so much fun and it’s easy to get a group together once you are familiar with all the rest of the players!

FRIDAY THE 27TH AT 10:00AM:  If you like to paint, would like to learn to paint, or just dabble in paint, then come to the activity room and create your masterpiece! Nancy Hunter is a wonderful artist and teacher from Gravenhurst. Even if you can’t even make a stick man..and that’s me!!!, you will be amazed at your own handy work  by the end of the session!

SATURDAY THE 28TH AT 7:00PM: 

ELVIS WILL BE IN THE BUILDING!!!!
Yes!!! It’s the truth! Elvis will actually be here to entertain you in the last of our Sunset Concert on the Patio Series! So girls, dig out those Poodle Skirts and guys, dust off those Blue Suede Shoes and let’s dance the night away!

TUESDAY THE 31ST AT 4:45:  It’s dinner outing time again and this month it’s a trip to the ever popular Mandarin Restaurant! So get out your chopsticks and kimono’s and we’ll indulge in one of the best buffets in the area!  

If any of the above events are of interest to you, please do not hesitate to contact Sylvia, our General Manager, or Valerie our Receptionist, at (705) 792-2442 to learn more about each event and to confirm your attendance if you are able to join us. We would love to have you as our guest.

We would welcome your company. Good times with good friends is food for the soul!