What happens when you mix costumes, food, music, trinkets and a lively parade?
You have all of the ingredients of a memorable Mardi Gras celebration!
That’s exactly what Crowne Health Care of Mobile did on Fat Tuesday to put an exclamation point on the Mardi Gras season.
First, residents, staff members and volunteers dressed up in their finest Mardi Gras costumes.
Second, all of the parade participants were given moon pies, beads and stuffed animals to toss to the crowd of onlookers.
Next, everyone lined up to parade through the community’s halls and spread Mardi Gras cheer. Groups of residents were the parade “floats.” Each float had its own music player to broadcast exciting jazz music as the float made its way down all of the halls.
Finally, the parade ended with a big party in the nursing home’s dining room. The room was decorated in purple, green and gold, and tables were decorated with Mardi Gras masks and beads. Some people danced to jazz music playing in the background while others enjoyed feasting on King Cake, moon pies and corndogs.
“Everyone that took part in the Mardi Gras celebration had a great time,” Crowne Health Care of Mobile Activity Director Rosemary Dixon. “Events like this let our residents be a part of the community and enjoy the same events they did before moving to our community.”
About Crowne Health Care of Mobile:
Crowne Health Care of Mobile is a 174-bed licensed, skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and long term care. Amber Detamore is the Administrator and Linda Walker is the Director of Nursing. The facility is located in Mobile, AL.
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- Crowne Health Care of Mobile resident Nancy Chapman is dressed in her Mardi Gras costume and ready to lead the parade.
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- Pictured from left to right: Resident Wendell Seay with staff members Moneke Domagala and April Yarbrough.
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- Staff member Candice Bennett, left with Resident Julia Houston.
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- Resident Willie Powell dressed in her Mardi Gras costume.
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- Pictured from left to right: Resident Minnie Lewis, Activity Assistant Rose Smith and Activity Assistant Diane Lundy.
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- Pictured from left to right: Resident Joy Massengale, Staff Member Steve Presley, Resident Dorothy Miles and Activity Director Rosemary Dixon.
