Community invited to celebrate fall this weekend at Christian Village

[October 30, 2013]  Children's activities, live music, and a chili or pork chop meal will be offered at The Christian Village Fall Festival this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children will be able to play in an inflatable jumper from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the senior apartments. Face-painting will also be available. The festivities will include live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and cotton candy and popcorn.

There will be a craft and bake sale and a flea market in the activity room of the nursing home from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Homemade chili and pork chop sandwiches will be served in the senior apartment building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $5 meal includes chili or sandwich, chips, pickle, dessert, and a drink.

Tours of the campus will be available.

The festival is sponsored by The Christian Village Auxiliary. Proceeds will be used for projects to benefit the residents.

The Christian Village, 1507 Seventh St. in Lincoln, offers a range of senior living options including garden homes, senior apartments, skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation and the George Gahr Memory Care Unit.

The Christian Village is among the 14 senior living communities of Christian Homes, the second-largest not-for-profit long-term health care provider in the U.S., with campuses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri.