News & Views from campus: March 15 – 21, 2020

Introducing Sarah Vahlkamp, Director of Development and Public Relations

  Sarah Vahlkamp was born in Springfield, IL and raised in Quincy. She grew up in the Catholic School System and has attended St. Francis, Quincy Notre Dame, and Quincy University. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, her boyfriend Jeffrey, and her two puppies. She is an avid traveler and has been to four countries and 42 states.

  In 2016, Sarah graduated from Quincy University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication – Public Relations, Broadcast, and Journalism. She continued her education by working as a graduate assistant for the QU Communication Department while earning her Master’s Degree in Mass Communication. After graduating, she began working at a digital marketing company and specialized in online advertising. Sarah looks forward to working with the staff at Good Samaritan Home and is excited to begin her journey as the new Director of Development and Public Relations.

Activity Calendar  

Sunday, March 15
  9:00 am: Worship Service, Chapel
  2:00 pm: Cards, Anna Brown   

Monday, March 16
  9:00 am: Devotions, Chapel
  9:30 am: Towel Folding, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
  1:30 pm: Rosary, Chapel
  2:30 pm: Whale Watching in Glacier Bay, Social Room
  6:30 pm: Bingo, Social Room

Tuesday, March 17
  9:00 am: Devotions, Chapel
  9:30 am: Coffee Hour, Bartley Room
10:00 am: Donut Day, Social Room (Enjoy a GSH Tradition! Freshly cooked
donuts!)
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
  2:45 pm: Bingo, Town Hall
  6:30 pm: Tammy’s Choice, Social Room (Tammy won’t tell us what she’s got planned!) Come by & find out!

Wednesday, March 18
  9:00 am: Devotions, Chapel
  9:30 am:  Towel Folding, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
  1:30 pm: Dominoes, Bartley Room

Thursday, March 19                            
  9:00 am: Devotions, Chapel
  9:30 am: Coffee Hour, Bartley Room
10:00 am: Catholic Mass, Social Room – We will watch Daily Mass on TV
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room

Friday, March 20
  9:00 am: Devotions, Chapel
  9:30 am: Towel Folding, Social Room
10:00 am: The Presidency, Social Room
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
  2:45 pm: Bingo, Social Room

Saturday, March 21
11:30 am: Exercise, Social Room
  2:00 pm: Bingo, Eber Gardens

All activities are subject to change. Games and cards are available for use anytime in the Bartley Room.      

Other Activities may occur spontaneously/or be cancelled without prior notice throughout the week.

Weekly Inspiration
I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’
                              ~Muhammad Ali~

Prayer Request & Scripture

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK     Matthew 6:35
 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said: “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
THIS WEEK PRAY FOR:   
Residents:  FOOSE CENTER 
Staff:   ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chuck, Dave, Jeannie, GSH Board Members and Foundation Directors

Good Samaritan Home of Quincy

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