As the weather grows colder and the holiday season approaches, china cups and ceramic mugs that sat unused during the long, hot summer months are… pulled from their cupboards. Steaming cups of hot tea and cocoa once again become the perfect complement to any social gathering. The warmth we feel from a cup of tea poured on a chilly day, in front of a fireplace or in a cozy kitchen, comforts us and brings us together with loved ones like nothing else.
The Verandah at Graywood has an annual tradition steeped in the wonderful effects of sharing a hot beverage with someone special. Every year, the Community invites families and friends to take part in a tea and dessert celebration of the season. Older and younger generations gather in their kitchens, passing down recipes from grandparent to grandchild, to bring a dessert for the celebration. These recipes are gathered while tea is served and shared from friend to friend, family to family, so that by the end of the day’s celebration, new bonds have been made. These new connections grow this annual tradition stronger year by year.
Be part of this tradition with The Verandah family at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13th. Come enjoy the holiday festivities and The Verandah Tree of Memories, a beautiful evergreen which residents are encouraged to add keepsake ornaments to each year as an ever growing symbol of the moments we create with loved ones.
To hold a tea time holiday tradition in your own home, follow this simple guide for brewing the best tea:
Green Tea: steep 45 seconds to 1 minute
Oolong Tea: steep 3 minutes
Black Tea: steep 2 to 3 minutes
Rooibos Tea: 5 to 6 minutes
The Verandah is proudly a designated Toys for Tots drop-off location for South Lake Charles for your charitable donations through December. Other holiday events open to the public are: Angel Tree viewing, starting Dec. 1st; Christmas Shopping Bazaar, Dec. 5th; and the Holiday Parade of Homes, Dec. 20th. For more information, please visit www.TheVerandahAtGraywood.com, call (337) 409-4615 or email TheVerandah@sunshineret.com.
*This blog was first published here: Sunshine Retirement Living
Decorating your space is one of the best ways to celebrate the season! We love seeing our residents celebrate with their favorite traditional seasonal decorations. Whether you love holiday photos from years past, a decorative item with a story behind it, or all of the classic holiday decor, we want to know:
How are you decorating this year?
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Cooking activates both hemispheres of the brain, offering an amazing mental exercise. It engages memory, problem-solving, and creativity, aiding in the retention of cognitive skills. These cooking classes also encourage socializing and community spirit. We strive to always provide our residents a place to connect through shared tasks, exchanging stories, and forming valuable relationships, which helps to alleviate loneliness.
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