Terry Smith, maintenance staff at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery, briefly changed hats and entertained the sisters with his guitar playing and singing. This special event, hosted by the This and That Club,* provided a delightful half-hour of music for the residents of the infirmary and assisted living wings. Songs of the 1950s and 1960s floated through the halls and created blissful moments for those who were able to attend. “Terry’s talent is amazing,” said Sister Rita Zattosky, organizer. “The music was wonderful and coming together like this benefits us in many ways. Everything we do contributes to a healthy lifestyle that can bring joy to yourself and others. That is important no matter what your age.”

*The This and That Club is a weekly gathering organized by Sister Rita Zattosky with the help of Sister Helen Heher, Director of Wellness Services at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery. Sisters from the Infirmary and Assisted Living wings come together for movement activities, book discussion (presently discussing Happiness by Sister Joan Chittister), a movie, outreach project or information session, and always conversation and refreshments. Now in its third month, it has become clear that there is no end to the variety of activities that can bring the elders together, give them the opportunity to share with one another, and provide for interesting bits of “this and that” —all of which contribute to wholeness and well-being.