The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

While there may not be much for snow outside, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas over at BSMC. The trees are trimmed, the halls are decorated and the festivities have started. A whole lot of celebration is packed into the month between the Thanksgiving holiday and the Christmas holiday. Last week Mary joined us from Havre to play some beautiful Christmas music on the Harp. Next week, the Big Sandy Rotary will be carolling inside the facility and the BSHS Choir will be performing a few tunes as well. Karen R. has been stopping in on Fridays to lead bell ringing carols. If you keep an eye out, you just might see a BSMC Resident performance!

We have plans to bake gingerbread cookies, make fudge, and Rosettes. Staff and residents alike showed off their Christmas jammies on Monday and for the Grinches in the facility, we have a Grinch Party slated for the 14th. No Christmas celebration is complete without a Christmas sweater day-Dec 20- and we'll have a Christmas Vacation up on the big screen one afternoon too. On December 22, we will have a Christmas Party for the folks who live here. The Medical Guild purchases gifts for the residents with the help of facility staff. Other community members are welcome to offer gifts, whether physical items, time, or their musical talents as well. We have a Reindeer hunt planned and one birthday party on the calendar for this month too. It will certainly be a month of celebration, goodies, and more memories!

All of the happenings are posted on the Big Sandy Medical Center Facebook page. The brains and decorative eye behind most of the fun belong to Lisa Sipler, the Activities Director. She works hard to make the facility feel like home and keep everyone entertained. Lisa is always looking for volunteers to assist with activities and join in on the fun. If you have any questions or want to be a part of the fun, please reach out to her.

Also be sure to check out the Big Sandy Medical Center. It has gotten an overhaul in the last year and is much more robust than in the past. On the website you'll find job openings, project updates, Board Meeting minutes, billing assistance etc. And of course, keep an eye here in the Mountaineer for all the latest from BSMC. May you enjoy this holiday season and if you are in need of any medical care, give us a call to get back to health as soon as possible.