Residents' families join in summer fun

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The Residents of CHRISTUS St. Joseph Villa in Salt Lake City welcome their families to the annual summer picnic held Aug. 25, in the Villa's parking lot. Planned by Villa staff and residents, the picnic offers food, entertainment, and time for families to gather with residents in a festive setting. Above left, Dotty Turner, 89, couldn't help clapping along with the World War II-era music sung by members of the Villa staff. Turner shares her enjoyment with her granddaughter, Heidi Jensen. IC photos by Barbara S. Lee

The Residents of CHRISTUS St. Joseph Villa in Salt Lake City welcome their families to the annual summer picnic held Aug. 25, in the Villa’s parking lot. Planned by Villa staff and residents, the picnic offers food, entertainment, and time for families to gather with residents in a festive setting. Above left, Dotty Turner, 89, couldn’t help clapping along with the World War II-era music sung by members of the Villa staff. Turner shares her enjoyment with her granddaughter, Heidi Jensen. Above right, Spiderman, a.k.a. Scott Ebert and Pat Ebert join in the spirit of fun with their grandmother, Grace, Ebert, 90. Entertainment included a jazz band made up of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Staff members sang along with the Andrews Sisters karaoke style. IC photos by Barbara S. Lee