The day started off VERY cold! Â I was up early but not sure where we would be conducting workshops this morning. Â We were scheduled to be at Thomas Edison School to work with students there. Â As it turns out, schools in the area were cancelled due to extreme temperatures. Â This morning, -14 degrees as seen on my iPhone!
Cheri from the Niswonger Center had already planned ahead. Â Instead of Thomas Edison School, we made our way over to Home & Health Center to work with some of the assisted living residents there. Â After a fun morning, we stopped by the Performing Arts Center and then drove over to a local establishment, The Grille, for lunch.
We did spend the afternoon at Vancrest with some wonderful residents – about 65 in all! Â When we arrived Lima NBC 4 was there to cover the adventure ahead of us. Â I did a quick interview with the anchor, met with therapists to teach them a few tricks, and then we entered the “big” room.
The room was packed with residents. Â I did a little magic and then Ethan and I started teaching them some tricks with therapeutic value. Â We all had fun and the next 90 minutes seem to fly back.
Tomorrow is the show – 7:30pm at the Niswonger Center for the Arts. Â It’s supposed to be warmer, temps in the mid 20’s. Â But more snow is also on the way!