Hometown Heroes
On Tuesday, 9/10/13, St. Francis Villa honored our “Hometown Heroes.” We have several of our own who have fought for our nation in World War 2 or Korea. POW and Purple Heart are among those who live at St. Francis. As part of National Assisted Living Week, we took time to honor our vets and […]
Homemade Happiness Week
National Assisted Living New Orleans Week kicks off on Sunday, September 8, 2013 (Grandparent’s Day). The week will feature special events based around the theme “Homemade Happiness.” Come join us for any and all of the following events!! Kids Say the Darnedest Things featuring resident grand and great grandchildren, Sunday, September 8, 4:00pm “Most […]
Avoiding the Rush
The morning rush is on, and as I run around the house like a crazy woman trying to get backpacks, diaper bag, purse, lunches, keys and the inevitable lost shoe, I’m kicking myself once again. Why don’t I do this stuff ahead of time? It seems to take just a few moments to do those […]
Plum Street Snoballs!!
On Tuesday, July 9th, the residents of St. Francis Villa were treated to Plum Street Snoballs! Plum Street owner, Donna Black, brought a great setup to our front porch and made snoballs for any and everyone. Mr. Pete said it had been 64 years since he’d had a Plum […]
Let’s Talk About Control
I’m a control freak. I admit it. To me, there’s nothing worse than feeling helpless or unable to do anything to change a situation for the better. I’ll work my fingers to the bone any day instead of having to stand by and watch something beyond my control, especially if it is headed in a […]
Crossing the Bridge
In 1935, the famous (or infamous, to some) Huey P. Long Bridge opened, providing an additional option for crossing the Mississippi River between East and West Jefferson Parish. St. Francis Villa Assisted Living resident Dena Russell was a newlywed. “We walked across the bridge, ate lunch, and walked back!” she remembers. The Huey P. Long […]
GUILT: How To Tame the Monster
You know the feeling. That dark, heavy, gloomy feeling called “guilt” that settles over your heart when things just aren’t what you want them to be. If guilt were a badge that could be worn, it would be standard issue for adult children who care for aging parents. In order to do a good job […]
Memorial Day Picnic
On Memorial Day, Chef Dwayne, Karen (Activity Director) and the staff moved dining tables out onto the porch and gave St. Francis Villa residents a Memorial Day Picnic! A perfect breeze and the shade of the porch made for an ideal setting. We had hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans and watermelon! Karen decorated with red, […]
Family Day
What a fun gathering of family and friends at our annual Family Day Picnic! On an absolutely gorgeous spring day, we can’t think of anything better than residents and their families enjoying one another.