Riverview Terrace plans luau
Chris Bundgaard, WKRN Channel 2 news reporter, will be a special guest Aug. 24 when Riverview Terrace assisted living facility presents its first luau for the staff, residents and their families.
Bundgaard, a Minnesota native, has been honored for reporting, writing and producing, including two Edward R. Murrow regional awards and two regional Emmys. Previous stops in Corpus Christi, Salt Lake City and the Twin Cities added a Spanish, Mormon and Lake Wobegone influence to his resume.
The Silver & Gold Band is scheduled to perform under the direction of Mike Chilcutt, who has 35 years of band directing experience.
Sam Cordell, Riverview resident and long-time S&G Band director, had turned over the baton to Chilcutt in February.
The McMinnville band was first organized in 1870, and after a brief hiatus, began again in the 1920s.
The Sunday afternoon social is an expression of appreciation from Americare Systems management company for four years of collaborative efforts by the Riverview Terrace staff and its residents. The invitation also includes those who have helped in providing additional services.
Local home health agencies Care Plus, Amedisys, Friendship, NHC and Soleus are helping coordinate the event.
Also furnishing door prizes, decorations, food and soft drinks are Charley’s Barbecue, Dr Pepper Company, Stewart’s Pharmacy, The Flower Basket, McMinnville Flower Shop, Southern Creations, River Park Hospital and Mid-South Respicare.