February 16, 2017 (Florence, SC) ─The groundhog saw his shadow, signifying six more weeks of winter. Residents at Pee Dee Gardens have no complaints! From crafts and bingo to parties and music by local entertainers, there’s been no shortage of ways to fight cabin fever at the DePaul Senior Living Community in Florence.

Volunteers with Hospice Care of Tri County have been keeping residents busy with bingo and worship services. They have a chaplain come in every Wednesday to assist with devotions and they provide prizes for bingo and party supplies for birthday parties. Pictured top left is Pee Dee Gardens resident Betty Gilbert and Elaine Kelly, Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice Care of Tri County.

Pee Dee Gardens celebrated Valentine’s Day with assistance from Pruitt Heath Hospice and Hospice Care of Tri County which provided the punch and cupcakes. Pictured top left are Pee Dee Gardens’ Valentine’s Day Kings and Queens Kenton Walker, Pearline McCorkle, Brenda Bullard and Allen LaSane Jr. Residents enjoyed music from the 1950s and 1960s. Pictured lower left, Kenton Walker and his daughter Sharon Gainey share a dance during the festivities!

“What was so special about the event was that residents had never attended a Valentine’s party before,” said Pee Dee Gardens Activities Director April Gee. “They thought it was a great idea and enjoyed mingling with other residents.”

And cowboy entertainer Dandy Don has been keeping residents’ toes tapping with songs from the old west during his once-a-month visits! He’s pictured bottom left with Pee Dee Gardens resident Bernice Ammons.

For more information about Pee Dee Gardens, please contact Administrator JoAnn Flick at (843) 667-6699 or at jflick@depaul.org, or visit us on Facebook.