Have you noticed the newly restored sign on East Walnut?

The sign which proclaims that this is the Neighbors, the Center for Adult Day Care, has replaced the formerly attractive sign placed there when the Moss Trust, as part of their plans to make this attractive, practical building a place for adults to enjoy, had shown some signs from the daily coming and going of participants volunteers, employees and caregivers who spend each day with those friends who need a cheerful, care-given spot to spent their days while their main caregivers are busy at work or other activities.

What goes on in this facility? Many, many things, There is a lunch served, as well as a snack. Lounge chairs and comfy beds are available for those we need more time to rest; conversation between the residents is a big "must" as everyone keeps up on the activities of each other and their outside lives; and finally their health is checked by trained caregivers who meet them at the walk-in door with a greeting and a choice of what they would like to do first. Card tables with jig saw puzzles? Circle games with each other? A time to watch some of the shows on the large television? Or a look at what new books and magazines have been delivered for their use each day.

Although there is an established program the staff is willing to make changes to meet the needs or preferences of the participants. Special pleasures that are enjoyed are volunteers who come to play music on the piano for their enjoyment each week, and other special volunteer guests who can come.

The participants have the use of two different bathrooms, one equipped with a full tub in case it is needed. The kitchen is in full view of the activity areas so no one feels left out of the fun, unless it is someone who isn't feeling well and prefers the privacy of a private room bed for a rest or special need.

Some participants come in wheel chairs, some with walkers, canes or even crutches, but many walk briskly in to see what is going on todayl

Visitors are welcome and can come in the pedestrian door on East Walnut, or they can come in, as may participants do, through the wide doors from the circular drive from Walnut to the Center. No reservations are needed for a casual visit.

Volunteers who can bring a special gift such as a time in the fenced in garden with some flowers, music, or story telling, ask for a certain time for this opportunity, such events are usually advertised so that others can also enjoy those talents.

Special gifts such as chalk drawings on large papers are encouraged, as well as other "take-home" opportunities to share with their families at home.

Gifts such as the new painted signs donated by our local photographer, Bill Wynn, whose daughter had been a delightful guest at the facility for several years are approved by the governing board of Neighbors.

Come see us.