Colonial Courtyard at Bedford to host Western Day

BEDFORD, Pa. - June 17, 2016 - PRLog -- Colonial Courtyard at Bedford will hold its popular Western Day chicken barbecue on Thursday, June 23 at the senior living community located at 220 Donahue Manor Road.

    The event will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

    Last year's inaugural Western Day attracted approximately 200 people.

    "The Western Day is such a fun and enjoyable event," said Nanette Bankes, Activities Coordinator at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. "Last year, we sold out. It was a great event. The food was excellent. The entertainment was outstanding. We plan to build on that solid foundation."

    Bankes said the 2015 theme-based event raised the spirits of residents and their family members. The public also was invited, adding to the turnout. Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is hoping for similar success in Year 2.

    "All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association, which makes the Western Day an even more significant event to us," Bankes said.

    The Grimm Family will provide entertainment.

    The meal will include barbecue chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob, roll and dessert. Children's meals include a hot dog, baked beans, corn on the cob, applesauce and dessert. Western Day is open to the senior residents, family members and the public.

    "We really have to thank the Snake Spring Valley Church of the Brethren for use of their barbeque pits and our volunteers who do the barbecue chicken -- Steve Imes, Jeff Dibert and Barry Calhoun," Bankes said.

    "Walk-in's are welcome, but we do encourage people to call ahead and reserve tickets," said Bankes, who listed the number as 624.0100.

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