Leven Oaks Residents Get into the Halloween Spirit

Residents of Leven Oaks got out their carving knives Tuesday for the annual ritual of pumpkin carving in preparation for the Halloween holiday.

Staff at the small retirement home spearheaded by Marsha Coronado, assisted some seniors with their designs while others simply had a great time creating their own spooky jack-o-lantern.

The results will be on display at the Myrtle Avenue senior center and in some residents’ own rooms.

Those participating the carving included Ester Shannon, 91, (left with hat), Henrietta Hinojas 94 ( center below) and Elma Green (99 next) month and many other residents who devoted two hours of their day in the gardens of Leven Oaks Tuesday.

Leven Oaks is privately owned by Lisa Magno, an advocate for seniors and a commissioner for the Area on Agency. The Leven Oaks is a 1911 Historical Hotel designed to resemble a Swiss Chalet… We’re not sure if the Swiss celebrate Halloween, but the folks at Leven Oaks believe the spirit is alive and well in Monrovia!

Monrovia’s Trader Joe’s was kind enough to donate the pumpkins to the retirement home for this special event.

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