Along with the rest of us in Blaine County, the residents at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) endured a hot August. To break the discomfort and monotony of the intense and unrelenting heat, the Sweet Home residents engaged in water balloon bowling, celebrated August birthdays with ice cream and fashion, painted sunflowers, and enjoyed outdoor visits.

On August 7, SMNH Activities Employee, Stephanie Talks Different led the residents in water balloon bowling because the weather was so hot and playing in the water just seemed like an attractive way to cool off. The game was a lively time wit...