Trunk-or-Treat at Cimarron Place Brings Community Together
Cimarron Place Health and Rehabilitation Center hosted a Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 23, inviting families and community members to enjoy a festive evening filled with fun and services. The event featured booths from various local organizations and was coordinated by Tony Zamora-Kershaw, the center’s talent and learning director.
“As an activity director, I try to bring everything into the community and the community to the nursing homes,” Kershaw stated. “A lot of times we forget these people used to attend parties for Halloween. Their rooms are their homes.”
Later in the week, the center will organize a trick-or-treat event for residents, who will stand outside their rooms to receive candy.
“This event is more for the community, especially the kids,” Kershaw noted.
Caden Williams, whose great-grandparents reside at Cimarron, attended the event.
“My favorite part of this event is the candy,” Williams continued, “I really appreciate the community, the get-togethers, and just the environment. It’s nice to see people come out to volunteer.”
Resident Olivia Marquez expressed her enjoyment of the events at Cimarron.
“I love the events they have. I made a lot of friends while here. It’s a lot of fun,” Marquez said.
Representatives from Legacy Home Health and Hospice, including Delia Zamora, Margarita Samano, and Angela Martinez, also participated.
“We were invited by Cimarron to promote and have a good time with the children and the community. It’s been a great turnout!” Zamora continued. “With the attendance and other companies promoting their services, I’m so happy to see everyone come together.”
The Trunk or Treat not only celebrated Halloween but also strengthened community ties and provided a joyful atmosphere for all attendees.
The Trunk or Treat was designed to foster connections between residents and their families, allowing them to celebrate Halloween traditions together. Kershaw plans to involve nearby Veterans Memorial High School students in future activities at Cimarron, emphasizing the importance of keeping the community engaged with its elder members.
Latest Foghorn News
- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, come swap any pink itemDMC is hosting its first Pink Swap this October to raise awareness for breast cancer. Students, faculty, and staff can participate at the dining areas of each campus simply by bringing anything pink. Whether it is pink shirts, pink candy, or even pink pencils, get ready to think pink so you can show out for this special month! Behind this event is Odalys Rojo, an officer of Del Mar’s Student Government Association. She came up with the Pink Swap as a unique and engaging way to promote recognition for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Rojo hopes to leave a lasting impact…
- Del Mar Culinary students practice skills at weekly lunch at Oso Creek campusDel MarDel Mar’s Culinary program doesn’t just involve knife skills and how to deglaze a pan. There’s also a lot of paperwork. The program teaches students how to manage a commercial kitchen, with a focus on food production and quantity cooking, where students practice large-scale cooking to serve 100 guests. The program hosts a weekly lunch every Thursday led by a new student manager each week. Del Mar College is the only college in South Texas that prepares students to run their own restaurant. The student-led, student-curated lunch serves a complete meal for $12. For this price diners get a…
- Del Mar Dental Hygiene Clinic Serves Community While Training Future ProfessionalsFree dental services at Del Mar College have supported Corpus Christi residents for more than 50 years while preparing students for careers in dental hygiene. The program provides free preventative dental care to about 2,500 people each year at the Windward campus, combining education with service. Supervised by licensed instructors, students perform services such as cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, oral cancer screenings, and even blood pressure checks. Each appointment is part of the clinical training, with visits typically lasting three hours. New patients must first receive a qualifying exam before being assigned to a student hygienist. “These services are…
- Valdar’s Market partners with the Coastal Bend Food Bank for SNAP application eventStudents at Heritage and Windward campuses received application assistance applying for SNAP food benefits and the Healthy Texas Women program during a two-day outreach event in partnership with Valdar’s Market and the Coastal Bend Food Bank’s Social Services team. “Our goal is to inform and help as many students as possible with information on resources and application assistance,” said Viviana Flores, Social Services lead. The outreach event was held on Sept. 23 -24. But for anyone who missed the event, there will be other opportunities. With the continued partnership between Valdar’s Markets and the Coastal Bend Food Bank, the Social…
- Help Fill Empty Racks at the Food Bank this Holiday SeasonThe Coastal Bend Food Bank is calling on the community to help fill their empty racks this upcoming holiday season. According to Bea Hanson, executive director of the Coastal Bend Food Bank, they have seen a 20% increase in new neighbors seeking food assistance and anticipate a continued need through the end of the year, making holiday food drives more vital than ever. “Our racks are emptying as quickly as they are filled,” says Hanson. “Each donation received, whether it’s a can of vegetables, a jar of peanut butter, or a box of stuffing, it makes a world of difference…
- Corpus Christi Swings Again: Texas Jazz Festival Celebrates 64 years of Free Music and communityThe sounds of saxophones, drums, and a lot of laughter will once again fill Heritage Park this weekend as Corpus Christi hosts the 64th annual Texas Jazz Festival, the longest-running free jazz festival in the country. Founded in 1959 by members of Del Mar College’s Jazz Club, the event began as a small campus concert, but then quickly grew into a citywide tradition celebrating the culture and creativity of jazz music. The festival’s success led to the establishment of the Texas Jazz Festival Society, which now organizes the three-day celebration each October. This year’s festival runs Oct. 17–19 in…