| These are comments from Activity Directors about The Piano Bar Show | |
|
The energy was high! Robert came in and we all came alive when he began to play the piano! Even my sleepy people woke up! There was a reaction from every resident in the room. Smiles and some tears! Knees were being slapped and a toe or two tapped too! Staff danced a bit behind the wall! Everyone had a ball! If I could have these wonderful live people in my facility daily we would be happy all the time! Terri Harris, Activity Director Marquis Care; Forest Grove, OR October 9, 2001 |
|
|
Prior to your last performance, one of our residents was bemoaning her dull, somber life. On Friday at three o’clock, I picked her up from her room and brought her to your performance. Throughout your hour-long show she was smiling and singing and commenting, "I’m so glad I came!" At the completion of the hour, she applauded and cheered ... "ENCORE! ENCORE!" After the final song she whispered in my ear, "Before this show I was thinking a lot about death, actually I think now I’d like to live a while longer." Activity Director, (name withheld by request) Guardian of Rossmoor June 16, 1995 |
|
|
Mr. Goldstick has performed at our facility. The residents thoroughly enjoyed his performance. His music selection, talent, and personality are just what our residents love. We look forward to having Mr. Goldstick here at our facility again. Debra L. Nickels-Zandinejad CTRS Hillhaven San Francisco May 30, 1995 |
|
|
Bob is a very personable individual who likes to bring his music into the lives of our residents. He does a great job at reminiscing with residents and reminding residents of some of their past favorite songs. Bob is always smiling and truly shows how much he enjoys doing what he does. |
|
|
Anne Marie Farley, Activity Director Piedmont Gardens, Oakland, CA April 19, 1995 |
|
|
His performances are always well received as his polished and engaging style of music revives memories and creates new ones. Many of our residents ask for him by name and show their appreciation of his music by getting up and dancing or singing along. Considering the average age of our residents (87) we cannot value his visits highly enough. Angela Thorbeck, St. Annes Home Little Sisters of the Poor, San Francisco, CA, May 18, 1995 |
|
|
I believe your
greatest gift however, is the high quality of your musicianship and the
warmth and directness of your delivery. The fact that you reach out to
your audience, talking to them, asking for requests and remembering some
of their names and favorite songs really makes your program exceptional.
Jackie Nelson, Tryways Care Center, Santa Cruz, CA September 8, 1992 |
|
|
Our residents always
ask and look forward to your return. We have been delighted to make this a
part of our regular, ongoing program and will be happy to recommend you to
our other Hillhaven locations as well as other organizations.
Marta Garland, Activity Director, Hillhaven Brookvue Convalescent Hospital, San Pablo, CA January 2, 1995 |
|
|
It is always such a
pleasure to have him perform at this facility and bring his love of music
to the residents here. Bob Goldstick always has a broad repertoire and
historical backgrounds to the music that he performs. He brings a
multidimensional performance and gets the residents involved.
Julie Olson, Activity Director, Hillhaven Convalescent Center, San Francisco, CA , May 19, 1995 |
|