Welcome to the most wonderful month of the year! December brings sparkling lights, cherished traditions, delicious outings, and heartwarming events designed to bring our community together. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or simply enjoy the magic of the season, we have something special planned for everyone.
📅 December Highlights & Celebrations
- Bingo Month
- Spiritual Literacy Month
- Safe Toys & Gifts Month
- Antarctica Day – December 1
- Mutt Day – December 2
- Lost & Found Day – December 12
- Hanukkah – December 14–22
- IFCM World Choral Day – December 14
- Christmas Day – December 25
- Boxing Day – December 26
- Kwanzaa – December 26–January 1
- New Year’s Eve – December 31
🎶 Special Events & Entertainment
St. Joseph’s Youth Choir 📅 December 10 | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 📍 Main Lobby Enjoy an evening of beautiful music as this talented youth choir fills our lobby with holiday cheer.
Symphony at the Mines – Outing 📅 December 14 | ⏰ Depart at 2:15 PM Experience a magical afternoon of symphony music. Seats are limited—please sign up early!
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station 📅 December 16 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 📍 Front Lobby Drop off your gifts and let our helpers wrap them for you—festive paper and ribbon included!
Sing Me a Story 📅 December 19 | ⏰ 1:00 PM | 📍 Cody Room A fun and interactive storytelling program filled with music and laughter.
Christmas Carol Sing-Along 📅 December 23 | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 📍 Main Lobby Warm cocoa, twinkling lights, and joyful voices—come sing your favorite carols with us!
Ringing Out 2025 with Larry O’Connor 📅 December 31 | ⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM | 📍 Main Lobby We close the year with live music, great company, and festive cheer.
🍽️ Monday Lunch Outings (Depart 11:00 AM)
- Dec 1: Olive Garden
- Dec 8: Los 2 Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
- Dec 15: Saigon Landing (Evergreen)
- Dec 22: Outback Steakhouse
- Dec 29: Rib City
📌 Please sign up at the front desk.
🛍️ Wednesday Outings (Depart 10:00 AM unless noted)
- Dec 3: Hobby Lobby
- Dec 10: Dollar Tree
- Dec 17: Season’s Buffet & Lodge Casino (Depart 10:30 AM)
- Dec 24: Denver West
- Dec 31: Wal-Mart
📌 Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot.
✨ Holiday Lights Scenic Drives
- Downtown Denver: December 13 at 4:45 PM
- Downtown Golden & Surrounding Areas: December 22 at 4:45 PM
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
🌟 Employee of the Month
Cheryl Brisco-Jones
We are proud to recognize Cheryl Brisco-Jones as our December Employee of the Month. Cheryl’s dedication, compassion, and teamwork make her an invaluable part of our Golden Pond family. She consistently goes above and beyond to support residents and coworkers alike.
Thank you, Cheryl, for all that you do—we truly appreciate you!
🎂 December Birthdays
Residents Carol Reed – 12/09 Judy Shriner – 12/09 Libby Gregor – 12/12 Thelma Brock – 12/16 Louise Hirsch – 12/24 Margaret Way – 12/29
Staff Chaz Osen – 12/01 Mikaela Dodson – 12/01 Julie Leadbetter – 12/04 Ashly Gutierrez – 12/10 Trevor Hardwood – 12/12 Randi Davis – 12/15 Gloria Hall – 12/27
☎️ Dial-A-Smile
December 12 is Ding-a-Ling Day, inspired by a 1971 movement encouraging people to reconnect. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while—it’s a simple way to spread joy.
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