by Cori Hilsgen
news@thenewsleaders.com
Arlington Place Assisted Living residents and staff, along with other guests, celebrated an annual summer “Hawaiian Luau” picnic on June 4.
Karen Hennessy, housing manager at the facility, said the event was scheduled to be held rain or shine.
“Eighty-five people were served a Hawaiian lunch,” Hennessy said. “I even welcomed people dressed in (my) Hawaiian costume – grass skirt and flowers in my hair.”
Guests enjoyed a lunch that included chicken wings, barbecued cocktail smokies, meats and cheeses, potato salad, mandarin-orange coconut pudding, fresh fruits such as grapes, strawberries, pineapple and watermelon, beverages and more.
Luau guests were entertained by the Radiant Moon Belly Dancers from St. Cloud. The performers are belly-dance instructors.
At the picnic, the dancers performed Hawaiian and Egyptian types of dances. During one dance, they balanced swords on their heads.
Hennessy said the dance program was shortened a little because the picnic had to be held inside due to the weather. If they could have been outdoors, the dancers could have mingled through the crowd and asked a few volunteers to join them in learning some new moves.
She said everyone of all ages seemed to enjoy the picnic.
“Our residents love this annual event,” Hennessy said. “It’s always a themed event where we invite all residents and their families, and all staff and their families. Plans are already underway for next year.”
Residents, staff and guests of Arlington Place Assisted Living, both young and old, enjoyed participating in the entertainment of the Radiant Moon Belly Dancers at the annual “Hawaiian Luau” summer picnic on June 4.
Arlington Place Assisted Living resident Ardelle Mueller (center) enjoyed the June 4 “Hawaiian Luau” with her daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Tom Graham.
Arlington Place residents, staff and guests enjoyed a Hawaiian lunch, which included chicken wings, fresh fruits and more on June 4.
Karen Hennessy, housing manager at Arlington Place Assisted Living, greeted guests at the annual summer “Hawaiian Luau” picnic on June 4.
Arlington Place residents, staff and guests enjoyed a Hawaiian lunch, which included chicken wings, fresh fruits and more on June 4.
The family of Arlington Place Assisted Living resident Anna Boeckers (back center) enjoyed visiting at the “Hawaiian Luau” on June 4.
Residents, staff and guests of Arlington Place Assisted Living enjoyed the entertainment of the Radiant Moon Belly Dancers during the annual summer picnic on June 4.
Residents, staff and guests of Arlington Place Assisted Living enjoyed the entertainment of the Radiant Moon Belly Dancers during the annual summer picnic on June 4.
