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Archives for December 24, 2023

Prep, Play, Party

December 24, 2023 by Grace

Well, folks, it’s official- there’s only one more sleep ’til Christmas (if you celebrate). 🙂

Caregivers and volunteers have been sorting through generous donations, wrapping up a storm, keeping up with daily chores, and planning for the celebration tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who has donated items off of our wish-lists, every single one is so appreciated!

While the humans have been shuffling about, the chimps have been up to their typical tomfoolery. The other day I was walking by the front rooms in Phase 1, or Cy’s group’s side of the building, and I caught some pretty funny sheet action. Mave and Dora seemed to be playing with someone and the someone was determined to stay under the sheet! Who could it have been? Check out the video for the answer!

And a big, big thank you to our Comfort & Joy Donor of the Day: Virginia K.

Your donation of a set of hugging pillows has brought so much joy to the chimps (and humans) here! After a caregiver or two gave them each a big hug we set them up for Jamie and her group to enjoy.

I’m also super excited to tell you all that it’s SNOWING right now! Nice, big, gentle flakes that aren’t sticking yet, but we’re supposed to get some more tomorrow maybe. Anyone else dreaming of a white Christmas? 🙂

With winter in full swing outside, I thought I’d share some photos from this past summer to remind us all that summer & sunshine will be here before we know it!

Foxie, looking beautiful and sassy:

Jamie, watching all:

Negra enjoying some corn and iceberg lettuce:

Sweet Annie, relaxing in a nest:

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