The WCA Home’s head cook, Joann Smith, surprised the ladies with a special dessert at lunch today – Strawberry cupcakes with chocolate fudge frosting and a chocolate dipped strawberry and whipped cream on the side!
Thank you Joann for such a yummy treat!
Strawberry and Chocolate goodness
RESIDENT OF THE MONTH – JULY
Our resident of the month for July is June Mirwald. June moved in to the WCA Home in April 2013. Before coming to stay with us, June lived in her home of 73 years in South Dayton.
June was born in New York State and was raised in South Dayton. She graduated from South Dayton High School in 1939. June married Wenzel Mirwald in 1940 and they raised three children. Her family has grown over the years and she now has six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren
June has always kept herself very busy! She raised three kids, waitressed at Mirwald’s Restaurant, and helped her husband with his duties as Justice of the Peace in South Dayton. For many years, June was the recreation leader at the local playground. Her favorite pastime is playing bridge and she was very active in the South Dayton bridge club. June has always been a caregiver to her family, friends and neighbors.
An interesting small world fact – June’s grandparents lived in the house that is now The Mustard Seed Restaurant! June spent much of her childhood at that home and now it is home to another WCA Home resident’s family. Annette Puleff creates her wonderful meals there for all to enjoy! The ladies are going to visit Annette at The Mustard Seed for Friday fish fry on June 28. Hopefully June will go along and enjoy some great food and wonderful memories!
We are so happy to have June Mirwald with us and congratulate her on being July’s Resident of the Month.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – JULY
Kristine Gehling is The WCA Home Employee of the Month. She has been with us since January 2013.
Kristine was raised in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School. She is currently attending JCC.
Kristine is a PCA floor aide and provides wonderful care to the ladies. She loves working with the residents and enjoys playing cards with them (even though they always beat her!) She can’t say enough wonderful things about the ladies! “They are kind and thoughtful and make me just fall in love with them.”
We are happy to have you working with us at The WCA Home and congratulations on being July’s Employee of the Month!
The WCA Home participated in Fredonia History Days. On Saturday July 20, we had an informational table in the history tent in Barker Commons. We are so proud of our history and being a part of such a great community for over 120 years! Aaron Smith assembled a beautiful display that really showcased the beauty and longevity of The WCA Home. We had many people stop by the table and share their memories of The WCA Home. It was a fun day!
Helen and Chris
Penguin Joy
Friday July 19th the ladies took the TEAM bus to the Niagara Aquarium! It was quite a trip – lunch, aquarium visit, a drive by Niagara Falls AND back home before supper.
Enjoying the Aquarium air conditioning – What a hot week!
Devine, Clara, and Marguerite
The WCA Home 101 Club
The WCA Home is so proud to have three residents who are 101 years old this year! These ladies are an inspiration to us all. If you haven’t met Devine, Clara or Marguerite, please stop in and get to know them. They are wonderful ladies with lots to talk about!
