Activities are an ever important concept of enriching the daily lives of our residents. Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way offer programs that are coordinated and run by two certified activities directors (over twenty years of combined long term and assisted living experience) in conjunction with resident councils. The comprehensive activity scheduling focuses both on individual and group dynamics which enhance the physical, cognitive, social and spiritual ground of each resident. Sensitivity towards those residents with dementia and Alzheimer's is also emphasized, in particular, with Colonial Poplin.

Though both facilities sometimes converge for larger scale entertainment, Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way do have separate activity schedules. In one day, one could walk through our facilities and watch residents determined in completing puzzles in our sitting rooms. During the afternoon hours, residents of Poplin Way may be partaking in a baking session in our lovely Country Kitchen as Colonial Poplin residents enjoy testing their skills at bowling in our dining room. These are just a few examples of several activities which find their ways into our residents' lives. Every month offers new programs and many of our entertainers are welcomed back by our residents. And with the warmer months upon us, the activities' programs will be utilizing the four outdoor patios and will be planning many trips to enjoy the beautiful New England scenery and visit local shopping areas and restaurants.

For more information on activities, please e-mail us, call 603-895-3126, or be sure to inquire about the programs in a comprehensive tour of our facilities.

When you walk into Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way, watch your step for the new flash boxer pup, Tyeson. However, steps need not be so cautious when we have special guests like the miniature horse Lacy who was brought to us by Dianne Thomes of Thorough Pet: Pet Assisted Therapy. Here, resident BettyJo appreciates a face to face experience.

Poplin Way residents both soak up the sun and enjoy the shade outside of their gorgeous sunroom. There are four patios adorned with tables, chairs and umbrellas around both facilities. Residents and families can enjoy the nice landscaping and country setting which are trademarks of Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way.

Colonial Poplin boasts a very successful Volunteer Program and one special group that has emerged is the Mens Group which is overseen by volunteer, Fred Rosenblum. Five of our military veterans were fortunate to have five current Naval officers and crewmen from the USS Helena visit for a three hour meeting which also included the accepted invitation to lunch here at Poplin. Stories of past and present were exchanged from recollections of mine sweeping in World War II to the current day deployment of nuclear submarines. Everyone was captivated… and emotional. Special thanks to the USS Helena (currently docked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for routine maintenance).

One never knows what special surprise may await residents of Colonial Poplin and Poplin Way, or for that matter, the children of the Ellis School during recess. From the skies above came a visitor who stopped traffic in front of 442 Main Street by arriving in a private helicopter. Perhaps another visit this summer???

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