Past Events

Annual Picnic

The Scottish Home held their 94^th annual picnic on Saturday August 7^th on the grounds of the Scottish Home. This event, open to the public, is a family favorite and featured many different activities. A tradition for nearly a hundred years, the Scottish Home picnic began as a time for families of our residents to do spring cleaning, yard work and make repairs at the Home. Now the staff of the Home does all of the work and the picnic has become a social event that it not to be missed.

Night at the Races

Back by popular demand, the Scottish Home held its 2^nd annual Father’s Day celebration with a “Night at the Races” on Wednesday, June 16, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm in Heritage Hall. It was an evening of video horse racing with prizes for the winners and snacks and fun for the residents and their families.

Mother's Day Tea

The residents at The Scottish Home celebrated Mother's Day at our annual Mother's Day Tea. Residents, families, and friends enjoyed spending the afternoon listening to a harpist and tasting a variety of sweets and fresh fruit. As a special treat the nieces of board governor, Nike Whitcomb played the piano and handed out roses to all the women that attended. Everyone had a wonderful time.

Olympic Games

Since August of 2004 the Scottish Home residents have been competing in their own summer and winter Olympic Games. The opening ceremony for this year's 2010 winter games was held on Monday, February 15, followed by the first of nine events scheduled during the two week period. Residents competed in Bean Bag Olympic Ring Toss, Ice Cube Relay, Wheelchair Hockey, and Tea Kettle Curling just to name a few. Bronze, silver and gold medals were awarded to the winners after each event. The Food Service department also prepared some favorite Canadian dishes to be enjoyed at mealtime. Bravo to the staff of the Life Enrichment department who organized this great event and decorated the Home in the Olympic spirit.

Christmas Party

Every year the Scottish Home celebrates Christmas with a holiday party
for residents and their families in Heritage Hall. This long-running
tradition was the highlight of the holiday season. Residents were
treated to a variety of delicious sweets while listening to Christmas
carols and visiting with their families.

Testimonials

“…Thank you for all the work you did on my behalf in getting me settled last week at the Scottish Home…You went above and beyond the call of duty accommodating us and we certainly appreciate it. Please express to the staff…especially the nurses, housekeeping and food service people, our sincere thanks for all they did for me. I was comfortable every day with their help. All their work, concern and assistance made my stay so pleasurable.”
— James H.