Parkview Haven

02/02/2026

01/19/2026

January is usually a wintery snowy month. How does Parkview Haven bring that inside? By having a winter snowman craft. Those living at Parkview Haven had the opportunity to create a winter snowman. Everyone had a blue paper that had the snowman outline. Each person had to put glue and attach the torn white paper wherever they wanted inside the outline. Once the snowman was complete with the white paper, they added the eyes, orange nose, hat with their choice of decoration, buttons, smile and of course snow. Each snowman was unique. Check out the smiles and the masterpieces! Thank you, Sherry, for another great themed craft project.

01/17/2026

National Bagel Day was January 15. How does Parkview Haven celebrate? By having a bagel & cappuccino social. The Aunt Millie's bagels were toasted, and everyone had a choice of cream cheese spread of brown sugar & cinnamon, garden vegetable, mixed berry, onion & chives, pecan, & honey, plain cream cheese, salted caramel or strawberry. This was served with French Vanilla Cappuccino. Those living at Parkview Haven as well as those working enjoyed the special treat!

01/15/2026

Parkview Haven is all about the competition. Today there was corn hole with the bags flying. Competitors heckling one another. After the matches, there were announcements over the PA system that James (D.O.N.) lost today. He said, "even my partner heckled me." His partner was rooting for his table mate which happened to be on the opposing team. Laughter, joy and just plain FUN! No doubt there will be a rematch because James DOES NOT like to lose. Can't wait!

01/08/2026

Movin' Monday was held recently. This was dance at Parkview Haven. Just need to roll up your sleeves, get some staff to join in the fun and put on the 50s music and dance the day away. We started out with the 50s and ended with the hokey pokey. THANK YOU, Parkview Haven staff and West Central Health Occupation class students, for helping create those miles of SMILES! We can't wait to do this again.

01/08/2026

Parkview Haven had the best day today. The West Central High School Volleyball Team came and played Balloon Volleyball against those living at Parkview Haven. Parkview Haven came up short but nothing to hang their heads about because they led throughout the entire match. D.O.N. James said, "we need to practice more so that we get better." He suggested 3-hour practices every day until the rematch.... lol. It was wonderful to see the smiles. Check out the additional photos. THANK YOU, West Central High School Volleyball Team, for today! Next rematch is January 28.

01/07/2026

01/02/2026

Those at Parkview Haven celebrated 2026 by ringing in the new year. There was food, friends and lots of noise makers. Food was prepared by Dining Services which consisted of egg rolls, macaroni & cheese bites, assorted cheeses & crackers, a cheeseball and the sparkling grape juice. There was lots of discussion on how lucky and Blessed everyone is which led into reminiscing about "the good old days" (outhouses, milk delivery, ice delivery, wringer washers, clotheslines, running water, pot belly stoves and more. Here are a few pictures. We are looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings. Happy New Year!

12/29/2025

Did you open gifts on Christmas Day as a child? If you did, do you remember how special that was? There was always lots of smiles, laughter and most of all LOVE. Five of the Apostolic Christian Churches that once owned Parkview Haven provided Christmas gifts for everyone living at Parkview Haven so they would have a gift to open on Christmas morning. The five churches are located in Francesville, LaCrosse, Re*****on, Valparaiso and Wolcott. This started back in October where our residents made "wish" lists for the churches with each of them suggesting three items which gave the church member that chose their name some options. So many smiles and lots of gratefulness. The morning also brought "live" Christmas services on the community channel broadcasted from the Francesville Apostolic Christian Church. Also, on Christmas there was an opportunity to play bingo with the Madsen Family. The Family Dollar, Wheatfield, provided chocolate that everyone got to enjoy! Thank you ALL who gave of themselves to make a difference in the lives of those living at Parkview Haven, which helped make this Christmas Day so very special!

12/28/2025

Christmas is a special time of year, and Parkview Haven tries their best to make it extra special for those living at Parkview Haven. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elf family visited Parkview. We had the pleasure of meeting the newest Elf that is six months old and in training; in addition, we can't wait to see this Elf next year as a toddler. Even if someone was not feeling well enough to attend the festivities then Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elf family traveled to them. Santa shared with everyone how the "real & ultimate" gift was Jesus. We want to thank each family for providing the gift for your loved one. We also want to thank Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Elf family for always saving a space on your calendar to visit Parkview Haven. We are THANKFUL & BLESSED!