November 2025 Newsletter

This past month has been a vibrant and fulfilling period for lakeside. We kicked off October with our community bingo even at The Shores, which was a tremendous success - than you to everyone who participated and helped make it special.

To conclude the month, our residents and staff enjoyed a festive Halloween celebration, complete with families from our community coming in for trick-or-treating and a fun hayride. We are grateful for the strong sense of community and look forward to more engaging events ahead. Thank you for your continued support and involvement.

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: Gail Nold

Employee of the Month:

Congratulations to Valarie Ditch. Val is a truly wonderful dietary aide whose caring and compassionate nature makes a positive difference every day. She genuinely loves spending time with our residents and brightens their days with her kindness. Whenever she is not working she enjoys volunteering in activities. She brings joy and enthusiasm that everyone appreciates. Thank you, Val, for your dedication and all that you do at Lakeside. You are truly appreciated and valued!

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Happy Birthday Shout-Outs to:

Rhonda t. - November 1st

Orville H. - November 2nd

Caitlin Thorsbakken. - November 4th

Abbie Schany - November 6th

Julia Rust - November 8th

Mia Knudsen - November 15th

Elizabeth V. - November 23rd

Deb Watts - November 23rd

Ken J. - November 30th

Kylie Pattison - November 30th

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Grace Estates

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who joined us for our Open House! Your presence made the event truly special. A special shoutout to everyone who contributed to our chili cook-off --your delicious creations were a hit! We also appreciated those who baked and donated treats for our bake sale -- your generosity and support mean the world to us.

Congratulation to the raffle winners for the TV, Laptop and DeWalt tool kit.

We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful team and a caring community that shows their support. Thank you for being a part of this special occasion and for all that you do!

We currently have 3 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 Payton, our dedicated Assisted Living Manager, 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

November 12th - 9am, Free blood Pressure Clinic at Lakeside for anyone in the community.

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What to anticipate in 2025

Our new 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.