It’s February, which means we’re another month into 2021. As we kicked off the new year, we’ve enjoyed fun times with our residents and Vineyard Tribe. In our February 2021 Newsletter, we’re covering community updates, events, Vineyard Gives initiatives.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 

We’re holding our second vaccination clinic on Wednesday, February 10. The clinic will take place on-site, and Walgreens representatives will administer the Moderna vaccine. All residents and staff are eligible to receive that vaccine. Even if individuals missed our first clinic in January, they can get their first immunization at that time. 

Learn more here.

Share the Love Giveaway

We’re sharing the love with our followers and local community with a social media giveaway this month!

The week leading up to Valentine’s Day, February 8-12, we’ll give away one fabulous prize each day—many from local businesses! Make sure to stay tuned and follow us on Facebook as we announce more details on how to enter.

Vineyard Gives: Bluffton Self Help’s Heart-Healthy Food Drive

As a part of our Vineyard Gives initiative, we’re supporting Bluffton Self Help’s Heart Health Food Drive. For the entire month of February, BSH is accepting donations aimed at heart-health. 

For an easy donation option, check out their Amazon Wish List.

See below for more information on donation requests and drop-off info.

  Wellness Food Pantry Flyer

Vineyard Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake 

Strawberry Shortcake

Looking for something sweet to share with a loved one this month? Whether for Valentine’s Day celebration or just a fun dessert, try our Chef’s unique take on the classic Strawberry Shortcake! 

Yields: 9 Servings                                                                                                        

Oven Temperature: 350˚F 

Bake time: 20 Minutes 

Ingredients: 

  • 2/3 cup white sugar 
  • 1/4 cup shortening 
  • 1 large egg, room temp 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extracts 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 ½ cups flour 
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder 
  • ½ cup whole milk 
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped 
  • 1 ½ quarts fresh or frozen strawberries sliced 

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. 
  2. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. 
  3. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. 
  4. Bake at 350˚f for 20-25 minutes. cool on wire rack 
  5. Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. 
  6. Replace top of cake, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.  

Vineyard Residents Enjoying the Community 

Our residents took advantage of the mild winter temps with some outdoor games and activities this past month.

 Vineyard Residents   

Image caption: A game of bocce ball in one of our courtyards on a beautiful Monday afternoon. 

We’re fortunate to work with therapy dogs so that our residents can enjoy their fun company during our monthly Furever Friends event!

Therapy Pets

Meet Haley and Rosie, our happy therapy pups!

Thanks for reading our February 2021 Newsletter!

We’re looking forward to the spring months ahead and welcoming new residents to Vineyard. Thank you for stopping by to read our February 2021 newsletter and keeping up-to-date on our community.