Trinity Nursing Rehab of Italy celebrates Mother’s Day with their residents

Barry Byers Posted May 11, 2016 12:45pm Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation, LP

Image: Trinity Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation of Italy LP in Italy, their dedicated staff and volunteers, hosted a Mother’s Day lunch for residents on Saturday with plenty of sandwiches, desserts and warm smiles. — Trinity Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation of Italy LP in Italy, their dedicated staff and volunteers, hosted a Mother’s Day lunch for residents on Saturday with plenty of sandwiches, desserts and warm smiles. (Barry Byers)

Trinity Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation of Italy LP in Italy hosted a Mother’s Day lunch for its residents who enjoyed the opportunity of sharing the event with their family members and the Trinity staff who went above and beyond to make sure the day was extra special.

The resident Mother’s each received a rose while everyone feasted on sandwiches, cookies, desserts and punch with Chef Gloria Johnson (Waxahachie) overseeing the food preparations. Guests also shared in the meal with plenty of smiles and warm conversation on the side.

The Trinity Nursing & Rehab staff wishes to thank volunteers Tina Reynols (Frost) and Rita Whitfield (Fairfield) for helping with the event and Laura Tesmer with event sponsor Kindred at Home Hospice who is the leading largest hospice care agency in the nation. Laura also volunteers to do resident nails on a regular basis. If you know of someone in need of home hospice, contact Laura at: (972) 232-1890 / [email protected]

If you would like to volunteer to assist the staff with this weeks upcoming events, please contact Trinity Nursing & Rehab’s activity director at (972) 483-6369 for details.

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 9:

10:00 a.m. – Western Day
2:00 p.m. – Nails and Tales

Tuesday, May 10:

10:00 a.m. – Popcorn Movies
11:00 a.m. – Beach Bash
2:00 p.m. – Sea Shell Search

Wednesday, May 11:

11:00 a.m. – Painting With A Twist!
2:00 p.m. – 20’s Bingo
2:30 p.m. – Snow Cones
3:00 p.m. – Joe and John

Thursday, May 12:

10:00 a.m. – Trivia
11:00 a.m. – Casino

Friday, May 13:

10:00 a.m. – I Spy Blue
11:00 a.m. – Carnival Craze and Cookout
2:00 p.m. – Cotton Candy

Saturday, May 14:

10:00 a.m. – Friendly Visits
1:30 p.m. – BINGO with Christa Coleman

Happy Mother’s Day!

Making the most of pre-meal socializing. (Barry Byers)

A Mother’s Day rose just for her! (Barry Byers)

Mother and grandmother Grace McCull receives the royal treatment from daughter Verna Killebrew (Left) and granddaughter Wendy Gaines (Right) on Mother’s Day! (Barry Byers)

Jan Wolaver (Italy), Wendell Anthony (Avalon) and Angela Welch (Desoto) share a table during the Mother’s Day celebration at Trinity Nursing and Rehab in Italy. (Barry Byers)

Trinity’s Rosanna Wooldridge (Italy) pours the Mother’s Day punch for the residents and their friends and family members. (Barry Byers)

Everyone was having fun during the Mother’s Day celebration as Shirley Wakeland (Front) spends time with her family and sister, Leona Cockerham, a resident at Trinity. (Barry Byers)

Trinity residents were eager to pose for pictures but were more eager for punch and cookies. (Barry Byers)

Carl takes time out of his busy schedule of helping the kitchen staff and being the hall monitor to cheese it up for the NEO camera. (Barry Byers)

The courteous and caring Trinity staffers helped make sure their residents, especially the mothers on Mother’s Day, were comfortable and having a good time. (Barry Byers)

Their love is year round but Mother’s Day was extra special! (Barry Byers)

These wonderful mothers are enjoying their special day at Trinity! (Barry Byers)

Taking a moment form the Mother’s Day celebration to have a photo taken. (Barry Byers)

The Mother’s Day meal is served but the food always goes best with friends and family to share it with. (Barry Byers)

Trinity staff members keep the dishes coming…Who wants seconds? (Barry Byers)

Resident Leona Cockerham is joined by daughter Debbie Bradley (Top), her son Bruce Cockerham and his wife Susie Cockerham (Left) for a special Mother’s Day celebration at Trinity Nursing and Rehab in Italy. (Barry Byers)

Laura Tesmer (Left) with Kindred at Home Hospice, who sponsored the event, poses with Marylin Crowell who was enjoying Trinity’s Mother’s Day celebration with her mother and resident, Charlene Brown (Right). Laura also volunteers at Trinity on a regular basis by doing nails for the residents. (Barry Byers)