Riverview Terrace provides special treat for residents, guests
Riverview Terrace residents donned grass skirts, floral shirts, leis and straw hats as the assisted living facility presented its first luau. The event spilled out onto the spacious lawn where the Silver and Gold Band performed.
Chris Bundgaard, WKRN Channel 2 news reporter, was a special guest. He said he was delighted to attend such a fun-filled event, since he regularly covers “hard” news stories that are often not so pleasant.
Numbering nearly 100, the attendees joining the residents and staff were their families, individuals and business representatives who have provided various services for the residents.
Food, drinks and door prizes were furnished by Dr Pepper Bottling Co., Charley’s Barbecue, NHC Healthcare, Care Plus Home Health, Friendship Home Health, Amedisys Home Health, Soleus Healthcare, Wal-Mart, The Flower Basket, Southern Creations, McMinnville Flower Shop, Stewart’s Pharmacy, Mid-South Respicare and River Park Hospital.
“Our staff enjoys working with some of the finest people in McMinnville – the residents,” said Maureen Meyer, operations director of Americare Services, Riverview’s parent company. “And we appreciate the support and encouragement we get from family members.
“The luau was a way of showing our appreciation to staff, residents and their families.”