We want to send out a very special and heartfelt “Thank You” to Christina Humpal. Christina is a music educator here in Sioux Falls and recently had her piano students perform their recital here at the Halladay-Peterson Chapel. Many Dow Rummel Village residents attended. The students are preparing for a festival and Christina decided to issue them a challenge. For every performance piece that was done from memory during the recital, Christina pledged $5 towards the “Alzheimer’s Lounge” program in the Annual Fund. The night of the recital in the Chapel, 16 pieces were performed from memory. And not long afterward, we received an $80 check earmarked for the program. What a wonderful gift! THANK YOU Christina! And thank you as well to her students, who came here to perform and decided to do something to benefit some of our residents who need it the most.

Now, you might ask, “What is the Alzheimer’s Lounge?” Over the last five years, Erin Bonitto, a widely respected consultant in the field of patient-centered health care, has come to Dow Rummel Village to coach our associates in the care and treatment of residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Her activity-based program has been acclaimed throughout the world. Combining the full array and training of her “Alzheimer’s Lounge” approach with our already well-regarded memory care program is a project that will unfold over a three-year period at a total cost of $75,000. This program includes training ALL Dow Rummel associates in every area of the community in the methods used to help residents facing memory challenges live a more fulfilling life.

We thank Christina and her students, Gil Haugan Construction, First National Bank, First Premier Bank and countless other supporters who have made it possible to launch this innovative program at Dow Rummel Village later in 2012. We are well on the way to raising what is needed for 2013 and 2014. But we could use your help, too. If you would like more information, please contact Tom Claycomb in the Development Office at 575-0173.

Join us for a mix of Spring and Bingo! Cover all dimensions of wellness during the month of April! Come to the Dow Rummel Wellness Center to find out more!

We had a successful conclusion to our Punch Your Way to Wellness Challenge! Richard Simmons graced us with his presence at our social...and it was very entertaining! 

Thank you to everyone who participated and keep your eyes peeled for new challenges to come!!

Considering a move in the next few years?

Come to our free open house and discussion!

Friday, March 9th.  RSVP by March 2nd for lunch: 336-1490

We're on DAY 2 of Punch Your Way to Wellness! We have had a great turn out thus far! Looking forward to the rest of the 6 Week Challenge filled with classes, seminars, and much more!

 I was fortunate to spend Christmas with my family which is something that becomes more precious to me every year.  My favorite time of the year is celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with my family in church on Christmas Eve at the church I grew up in.  I also spent the New Year holiday with my family celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of my aunt and uncle in Madison.  I hope everyone here haf a safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve and Day, as well.

Chief Executive Officer