News and Events
Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
Saturday, May 7, 2011
1:00 - 5:00
Join us for an afternoon at the Kentucky Derby. This unique and fun event will provide an afternoon of entertainment and introduce you to the many programs Volunteers of America provides in Western Colorado.
The derby festivities will begin at 1:00 with lunch, full bar and music. The silent auction kicks off with the introduction of our Winners Circle Horses exhibition; these very special ceramic horses were decorated by area artists’.
Our derby hats exhibit showcases the talents of our nursing home and assisted living residents. There will also be an opportunity to show off your derby finery with our best dressed contest.
The event culminates with the showing of the actual Kentucky Derby race so bring extra money to exchange for VOA bucks so you can bet on your favorite horse. Winners will participate in a live auction for great prizes.
Alzheimer's Support
Alzheimer's Support group meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel, at Valley Manor. Guest speaker to be announced. For information about the support group, please call Darcy Johnson at 970-249-9634. Alzheimer's help line open 24 hours 7 days week: call 1-800-272-3900 for questions, support, information or just someone to talk to.
Education classes at The Montrose Pavilion by Lynette Gilbert OTR, Therapy Director, first Thursday of each month from 12:45 to 1:15pm.
Our Wish List
- Three 50 inch flat screen TV’s
- Surround Sound for our Dining Room
- Popcorn Machine and Cart
- Nu Step Exercise Machine
- CD Players
- Hand Held Electronic Games
- Personalized Room Decorations
The Montrose Rehabilitation Center has been remodeled, 13 private rooms with private baths, wireless internet and flat screen TVs in each room.
Valley Manor Care Centers activity department has purchased It's Never 2 Late (IN2L): A high-tech yet high-touch program for enhancing quality of life and quality of care for seniors, particularly seniors with physical or cognitive disabilities. Its program combines powerful yet friendly, ability-adaptive, mobile personal computers with the hands on guidance of caring mentors. IN2L uses an easy touch-screen interface that allows each resident to have their own profile that they can access just by touching the screen. Touching pictures-based icons on the screen gives the individual access to a wide variety of experiences, games and therapies, including simulation programs like driving, flying and biking
