Residents enjoy holiday performance by students

WARWICK — It was a welcome return engagement as members of the Warwick Valley Middle School Band and Orchestra arrived with their music and a variety of instruments, along with creative programs and “Santa’s helpers” stagehands. As part of all the holiday season celebrations at Mount Alverno Center, approximately 40 young musicians and stagehands presented a Christmas concert in the activities room of the facility on Monday, Dec. 5. Residents and parents were treated to individual and group performances of traditional Christmas and holiday music, including such favorites as Silent Night, Good King Wenceslas, White Christmas, and a Chanukah melody. The performance was under the direction of Ryan Muehlbauer, school band director and Christy Halligan, orchestra director. Mount Alverno Center is a New York State approved adult home with an assisted living program, is part of the Warwick Campus of Bon Secours Charity Health System. Other organizations and various clubs and school groups are frequent visitors. An adjacent day care center provides an opportunity for intergenerational programs. “This wonderful performance was one of the highlights of all the holiday events at Mount Alverno, and everyone has told us how much they enjoyed it,” said Kathie Deak, administrator of Mount Alverno. “The activities director Amy Steinberg and the staff have made every effort to insure that the residents enjoy the holidays. The attitude of our staff plays no small part in making sure that the residents are comfortable and at home.” For more information, visit www.StAnthonyCommunityHosp.org.