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Shepherd residents enjoy Valentine’s party
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Anna Petricini (left) had some special guests visit her at the facility on Feb. 14- her daughter and granddaughter. Her daughter Inez Parinello (center) came to visit all the way from New York with her own daughter Rosemary Athey. They also stopped by because Petricini recently turned 89 years old.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .The residents of the Boardman facility voted for a Valentine’s Day king and queen in the week prior to the Valentine’s Day party. Mary Bowell (right) and Joe Briganti were elected as royalty because of their kindness to everyone at Shepherd of the Valley.
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Grady Guy (right) and Erin Ziccardi (left), guests and great-gradnchildren of Shepherd resident Marilyn Barnhart, enjoyed the music at the Valentine’s Party so much that they couldn’t fight getting up to dance.
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Ken Zenborn provided entertainment for the residents of Boardman Shepherd of the Valley during their Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Party.
By SARAH FOOR
Spouses, children and grandchildren celebrated Valentine’s Day by visiting loved ones at Boardman Shepherd of the Valley for an afternoon filled with food, music and family.
“This is an especially exciting party because it’s such a loving holiday, and today gives a chance to say so,” explained activity director Joan Testa.
The facility showed their appreciation to its residents with music by Ken Zenborn and lots of sweet treats like cheesecake and punch.
The residents shared love for each other by electing a Valentine’s King and Queen for the party. Joe Briganti and Mary Bowell were royalty for the day, and received crowns, balloons and some chocolate candies after the win.
“Joe and Mary are always so sweet and nice to everyone, whether they are residents or staff. They’re always smiling and both are worthy winners,” said Testa.
The party was also a chance to celebrate February birthdays, like the 89th birthday of resident Anna Petricini. Petricini’s daughter, Inez Parinello, made a long trip from New York to be with her mother for the special day.
Three generations of Marilyn Barnhart’s family came to visit her at the Valentine’s Day party. Holly Guy, Barnhart’s granddaughter, watched her own son, Grady Guy, dance to the music and enjoy the sweets of the Valentine’s party.
“We wanted a laid-back day where we can relax with our family and have fun, take some moments to tell each other our love. Today has been wonderful,” Guy shared.