April 2026 Newsletter

We had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the St. Patrick's Parade here in Emmetsburg this past month. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed being on the bus, staying warm, and waiving to the community. We're proud to share that our dedicated staff also volunteered to join the parade, showcasing their commitment and team spirit!

Additionally, we introduced a new activity centered around positive affirmations - residents sharing kind words about our staff. This activity was a great success; not only did our residents love it, but our staff also experienced firsthand the meaningful impact they have on our residents' lives.

We are grateful for these moments of joy, community, and connection, and we look forward to more opportunities to celebrate and support each other.

We also want to extend a warm invitation to our community members interested in volunteering - your support makes a meaningful difference! Please reach out to Katie Jenkins, our Activities Director @ 712-852-4060.

Resident of the Month: Windlene Donahue

Employee of the Month:

Congratulations to Alissa Simmington. Alissa is our dedicated QA Nurse and a truly valuable asset to our team. Her caring and compassionate nature shines through in everything she does. She consistently goes above and beyond to support wherever she is needed, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to excellence.

Thank you, Alissa, for your hard work, dedication and the positive impact you have on our facility, residents, and coworkers. We genuinely appreciate all that you do!

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Happy Birthday Shout-Outs to:

4/1 - Sandy Porter

4/5 - Darlene Harris

4/19 - Alice DeWall

4/25 - Tammy Moldan

4/29 - Katie Jenkins

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Grace Estates

We are delighted to welcome Margaret Nelson as our New Assisted Living Manger. She has been a licensed RN since 1995.

We currently have 2 available apartments in Grace Estates. If you or someone you know is seeking a comfortable, supportive environment with a little extra assistance, we'd love to help! Please don't hesitate to reach out to Hallie our Administrator, who is happy to answer any questions and provide more details.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Grace Estates family!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt - April 5th @ 10am

Muffins with Mom - May 10th @ 9:30am

Donuts with Dad - June 21st @ 9am

Annual Car Show - June 7th - 11am - 3pm

Golf Tournament - August 22nd

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What to anticipate in 2026

Activity Director, Katie, has been actively working to enhance our programming and provide a wider variety of activities for all our residents. As a facility, we are committed to creating engaging experiences that cater to diverse interests and preferences to ensure that every resident can find something enjoyable to participate in. We encourage our residents and their families to share any ideas or suggestions by reaching out to Katie. You can call the facility at 712-852-4060 or email her at kjenkins@lakesidelutheranhome.com.