Nebraska Food Day

Nebraska Food Day The Heritage of Emerson Family celebrated Nebraska by enjoying foods from Nebraska this past month. Team members joined residents for a fun meal together. Featured foods were; Runza, Dorothy Lynch Dressing, Kool Aid and (Eskimo pie) Klondike bars. Pictured are Bert S. and Delores H. Quality Care We will dedicate ourselves to […]

Joe and June Sing a Tune!

      Joe and June Singing a tune! Merrymakers performer Joe Taylor “Mr. Memories” serenaded us this past month.  Joe has been singing with the Merrymakers for nearly 20 years.  He has a way of sharing songs, stories and wriggling out the memories. As seen in the photo, he has June all aglow. Residents, families’, community members and team members […]

Promise in a New Land

             Humanities Nebraska speaker Cherrie Beam-Clarke recently presented her story at Heritage of Emerson. Cherrie, an educational storyteller spoke with an Irish brogue, dressed in period attire and delivered a spell binding one act play entitled “Promise in a New Land”. Humanities Nebraska and Emerson Public Library Friends’ Group along with […]

Friday Night Fish Fry

       Fish Fry on Friday night is a tradition in Emerson going on since the mid 1980’s. When it first started they served around 60 lbs. of fish each week. Now 30 plus years later, they serve 400 plus pounds of fish each week. People come from surrounding towns for the event. While […]

Root Beer Floats and House Calls

      Friday afternoon Residents were enjoying root beer floats. Quinn Kneifl PA-C and Dianne Lamp LPN stopped by to make a house call. We invited them to join us for a root beer float before they left. They replied with a “sure!” Pictured are Irma R., Marjorie B., Dianne L. LPN, Quinn Kneifl PA-C, […]

Spring Fever is Setting In!

       Art Club is at it again! Spring fever is setting in and we are tired of old man winter. To chase away the winter blues, we decided to create blooming decorations. Using colored paper and a little creativity, a pinterest inspired bouquet came to life one afternoon at Heritage. The ladies and […]

Valentine King and Queen Coronation

             The 2015 King and Queen were crowned on Wednesday February 11th. King John Saltzman and Queen Marjorie Bokemper we surprised as their names were called as this year’s reigning royalty. Family and friends joined the residents for special musical entertainment by De Ja Blu. The singing duo preformed a Love […]

“Super Bowl Team” Party!

        A Super Bowl Party was thrown for our “Super Bowl Team” on the Friday before the big game. “Thank You for being the best team ever” poster sat on the table that served as the tailgate for hotdogs, polish dogs, chili, cheese and toppings. Heritage Leadership Coaches wanted to let the team […]

All Dolled Up!

      Most ladies love getting their hair done and Marcella is no exception. Nursing Assistant Sam P., along with the rest of our team make sure to it that all the ladies have their hair rolled up and are looking beautiful on their bath day. Families comment on how nice it is that their […]

Elvis is in the building!

             Heritage of Emerson celebrated Vetter Senior Living 40th Birthday by hosting Elvis impersonator Brad Hedlund. “Elvis” entertained a crowd of 80 residents and guests. A singing, swiveling and shaking Elvis kept all eyes on him. Gifting scarves and even teddy bears to the crowd while he performed, Elvis didn’t miss a […]

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