Ratcatcher’s Daughter

 

Once again, the Landing residents and staff are preparing for their 6th annual melodrama.  The cast of 12 residents and two staff will be presenting The Ratcatcher’s Daughter on Friday through Sunday, March 23-25 at 7:00 P.M. 

The cast is supported by many other residents and staff who handle stage design, props, sound system, make-up, costumes, music, and ticket sales.   

Rehearsals began in earnest January 1 with two hour rehearsals every Tuesday and Thursday and some Friday rehearsals thrown in for good measure.  The stage, lighting, sound system, and costumes are rented. The Melodrama is supported through sponsorships from various businesses in Lincoln.  As the Melodrama approaches opening night, rehearsals intensify! 

This year’s show takes place in Death Valley where Auntie Hush, famous for her “Hush Mush,” runs an orphanage in an abandoned stagecoach stop.  It is soon to be tossed out by the unscrupulous Whiplash Snivel, a city slicker. Will Sweet Lotta Bliss and Jack Sunshine (a wash and wear fur salesman) reunite? Can Death Valley Nell (the sheriff) keep the villain from turning the orphanage into a gambling casino? 

Come and see for yourself!  All Immanuel community residents are invited to attend our dress rehearsal for free on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 P.M.  Tickets for the other performances must be purchased in advance and are $5.00.  Please call Kay Anderson for any details at (402) 328-2218.

AgeWell Center at The Landing

WOW!!  The AgeWell Center at The Landing has been busy, busy!  The mild January weather, new residents, an increased community membership (approaching 500 members) and New Year’s resolutions have kept the wellness staff busy- and that makes us happy!

The Wellness Center has seen increased participation in all areas of the physical activity offerings.  The exercise room visits hit an all-time high in January and visits to the warm-water pool were up.  Pool users have open pool time when they can water-walk, do their own program or attend 1 of the 12 aquatic classes offered during the week.   The classes offered in the aerobics room at The Landing continue to gain interest and attract new participants.  

Popularity in the “low impact aerobics” classes has prompted us to us offer 2 additional class times (for a total of 4 classes per week).  The “low impact aerobics” class is an energetic, upbeat class with easy to learn moves and steps- a fun way to get a great cardiovascular workout.  

SilverSneakers® is another offering attracting more participants.  The 45 minute class, offered twice a week, is an opportunity to have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion and improve performance of daily living activities. 

In addition, Jazzercise Lite® classes and body toning classes have a loyal and dedicated core of participants. 

Nicole Addison and Kelli DuVall, coordinators at the Landing, lead the majority of the classes in the aerobics room and the pool at the AgeWell Center and do a wonderful job of keeping the energy at a high level and motivating individuals to get and stay involved.  Our part time wellness staff will lead evening and Saturday morning classes and do a great job of keeping the energy level up.

It is a great pleasure to assist our participants and we appreciate the opportunity to serve them every day!