and the culture – although not shared by all – is vast and diverse. During a recent ladies’ night at Gabriel Homes, the residents celebrated an Asian cultural experience.
Staff and residents decorated the home with Asian-inspired visuals.
The centerpieces of the art direction were flowers. While some of the most recognizable flowers like peonies can take years to bloom, paper and felt versions took minutes for the residents to set.
Swirl streamers were the other main spectacle of the home.
Often looking like streamers you see in football stadiums, the swirls are based on auspicious (or lucky) clouds to show peace and happiness. Residents specifically liked the red and gold streamers, two colors that represent good fortune and prosperity, respectively.
“Ladies’ nights are much more fun when we can change how our homes look,” said January, a resident at Gabriel Homes. “We have new things to talk about, and we can finish with fun games.”
With the help of Residential Counselor Marlene Stevens as chef...
...the group wrapped up the night with a favorite dish: stir fry.
“Marlene's food always tastes great, so the night gets better when we can also learn something new,” said Darcy, another resident.