Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

12/08/2025

December 7-13 is National Hand Washing Awareness Week.

Are you *aware* of your hands? We know that sounds funny, but it can be easy to use our hands in ways that could spread germs without really thinking about it. A few things to keep in mind is to NOT use them to cough or sneeze into - keep them OFF your face when possible - and make sure to keep them CLEAN.

It sounds so simple, but good hand hygiene really does reduce illness and helps prevent avoidable infections - and it's EASY to do! Follow these 5 simple steps to keep your hands clean:

1. wet your hands
2. use soap
3. scrub for at least 20 seconds (remember in between fingers, thumbs and wrists!)
4. rinse with clean running water
5. dry (use that paper towel to turn off the tap!)

More information can be found at:
https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about/index.html
https://henrythehand.com/
www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

12/08/2025

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the RETIREMENT of SHEILA JOHNSON. Sheila has been a pillar here at Bethel for 46 and 1/2 years! In those years, Sheila has touched the lives of so many staff, residents and family members as she has poured her heart and soul into caring for our residents. While we are so happy that she can retire and spend more time with her family (and maybe at a Twins game or two 😉), we will miss her can-do spirit and willingness to jump in whenever needed.

Please SAVE THE DATE and join us in saying a bittersweet farewell to Sheila. ❤

December 30 from 2-4p - BLNRC Activity Room

12/07/2025

12/05/2025

Don't forget about this TOMORROW from 9a-noon!! Stop by and support Peggy's Pals annual Christmas sale. The proceeds go to local cancer patients.

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12/04/2025

Head over to Arbor House to hear the TUBA CHRISTMAS this Saturday, Dec 6!

Update: the outdoor mini concert will not take place due to the low temperature threshold. Join Tuba Christmas at 1p at the Old Armory for a lm unforgettable holiday concert!

WANTED: all tuba, baritone and euphonium players (we don't care how long it's been) for this year's Tuba Christmas on Saturday, December 6!

All tuba, baritone and euphonium players are welcome to play and community members are encouraged to attend concerts. Here's the deets:

Custom-arranged holiday music is provided through the national TubaChristmas organization (tubachristmas.com) and will be available to musicians on the day of the event. Brass players experienced with upper middle school level music or higher will be comfortable with the literature. Trumpet players can join in with baritones - baritone TC music is available!

The event organizers LOVE to see festive holiday apparel, and they are giving out special prizes for decorated instruments! TubaChristmas hats, scarves and headbands will be available for purchase on the day of the event.

Interested in attending a concert? Or even better- playing in them?
Here's the schedule for the day:

Old Armory (320 1st Ave E) - Upper Level
9am Registration
9:30-12pm Rehearsal
12-12:45pm Lunch (provided onsite)

1pm Community Concert - Old Armory
2pm - Downtown Williston (corner of Main and Broadway)
2:40pm - Arbor House
3:30pm - Briarwood

Please contact Helen with any questions at 701-770-3628.

12/02/2025

December 1-5 = National Influenza Vaccination Week.

Tis the season - lots of germs going around! Arm yourself by getting vaccinated. Learn more:

https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/influenza/vaccine-information

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/index.html

12/02/2025

GIVING TREE UPDATE!

We only have 3 tags left (as of 9a this morning) - and the gifts are pouring in!! ❤️ Thank you to all those who have stopped to take tags and love on our residents this Christmas season. We can hardly wait for their parties to see all the happy faces. 🥰

12/01/2025

Giving Tree Update!! Wow - thank you community for SHOWING up for our residents.

**If you would like to participate please be sure to stop by the front desk and sign your name by the tag number (little black number on the back of the tag) you take, so we can track the tags.**

We have about 24 tags left... and we have already had PRESENTS show up! We are so excited to see how you have already begun to love on our residents this holiday season. 🥰

11/29/2025

We are ONE WEEK away from hosting Peggy's Pals annual SHARE THE SPIRIT sale! Come on by next Saturday to check out the holiday decor and support this worthy cause.

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11/28/2025

Every year we get very generous community members asking what they can do to help make the holiday special for our residents. Some make cards, some come and sing, others bring kids to have fun making crafts with our residents!

In years past, our staff have 'adopted' a resident and purchased gifts for their Christmas parties, but this year we decided to do things a bit differently at BLNRC/Nelson Manor! 🤩

We have asked each resident what they would like for Christmas and have created a GIVING TREE in our front lobby. This will work much like other holiday giving trees - community members can stop by and pick a tag to shop for a resident this Christmas season! In order to keep things equitable between residents, we ask that you spend between $50-75 per tag/resident. WE ALSO ASK THAT IF YOU TAKE A TAG THAT YOU STOP BY THE FRONT DESK TO LET US KNOW (we need to ensure each resident has something to open at their Christmas party in December!!)! UPDATED TO ADD: Gifts need to be back to us by Friday December 12th.

Complete instructions are attached to each tag, and our front receptionist or Activity Staff can help answer questions.

We thank you in advance for helping us make this Christmas *extra special* for our much loved residents. ❤

11/27/2025