Queens Boulevard Facility Has Halloween Fun

Santa Claus, decorated by the 2 East Nursing Station, received top honors from judges at Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility.

Residents, staff, families and volunteers at Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility enjoyed a fun-filled celebration during Halloween Week. Special events included a pumpkin decorating contest in which many departments in the facility participated. On Halloween day, the costume dress-up-or-dressdown event and the costume parade brought smiles and laughter to residents and staff.

The week's activities brought joy to the 280 residents at Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility, located at 61-11 Queens Blvd. in Woodside. The facility is a short-term rehab and long-term care facility and adult day care center. The facility welcomes groups and individuals who are interested in volunteering or visiting. For more information, contact Director of Recreation Linda Newby at 718-205- 0288.

6th floor staff were proud of their Marie Antoinette artistic work. The Wizard of Oz theme-decorated pumpkins were a big hit. The Pillsbury Doughboy, presented by Human Resources and Administrative Staff. Resident Anne Dummer dressed as a Native American to join in the Halloween costume party fun. A wide variety of costumes brought lots of smiles to everyone. Volunteers Genesis and Ana loved participating in the Halloween parade. Resident Ann Costa wore her original bridal veil at the Halloween costume party. Her family provided the veil and helped her don it.