Saturday, July 29, 2017, Meaghen and Josh held their wedding reception at Searles Castle, Windham, NH. Curtis & Anna were the DJ’s, from Curtis Knight Entertainment /www.curtisknight.com. Curtis and Anna from CKE shot photos. Curtis was JP and the ceremony was engaging and included a candle lighting ceremony and the candles styed lit all the way to the end. Lots of family and friend photos throughout the night. Images were edited, and retouched on the spot and loaded to the 43” 4K resolution TV and the guests waited for more and new images all through the event. Curtis shoots with a Canon 1 D X and a 1 DX MK II, 24 – 70mm L telephoto, a 70 – 200mm L telephoto. An 11 – 24 mm telephoto and an 85mm prime 1.2 lens. CKE serves all of New England, and most of our work is near the Boston area, with a heavy concentration on towns near Billerica, MA, including Burlington, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Chelmsford, Reading, Carlisle, Concord, Tyngsboro, Lowell and more. Have your wedding services presented by CKE 978-667-8910! www.curtisknight.com . To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents @curtisknightent
4 Benefits of Joining Social Activities for Seniors
by Sally Perkins
Social activities are essential components to living a healthy lifestyle, even during your elder stage. That is why many assisted living communities offer activities that are designed to nurture the mental and physical health of residents. While the needs of senior citizens differ in lifestyle and physical challenges, participation in independent activities, outings, and classes should be a must-have in elderly homes.
Joining social activities can do wonders for seniors, as it will help them maintain their cardiovascular health, prevent sudden falls, and promote muscle strength in the body. Emotionally and psychologically, seniors are prone to experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Here are 4 benefits of joining social activities for seniors.
Build Relationships
As we get older, our opportunities to socialize may slowly begin to fade and lead us to feel lonely and depressed. However, it does not have to be this way. Human nature leads us to crave relationships with others. As we age, life circumstances may push us towards isolation and loneliness unless we decide to take the right steps in promoting new friendships.
Stimulate Enjoyment
Seniors who enjoy social activities are less prone to Alzheimer’s as they are able to keep their minds and body stimulated. Hiring a DJ for weekly events such as dance parties, bingo night and tea dances will benefit the senior audience in many ways.
Whether it is a cooking class, field trips, playing cards, or gardening, taking part in new activities will help stimulate the mind and keep the body engaged. The key is to stimulate enjoyment and keep your brain healthy and sharp.
Physical Activities Reduce High Blood Pressure
As high blood pressure is known as the silent killer, it is commonly found in seniors. Through regular exercise and social activity, elder adults can prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Improves Overall Health & Well-being
According to statistics, elder individuals who engage in regular social activities are reported to have higher self-esteem and lower levels of depression and loneliness.
As social isolation is one of the leading causes of depression in seniors, it can easily turn to feelings of despair. However, exciting socialization can play the opposite effect to helping elderly adults feel needed and loved by whom they interact. Planning new and enjoyable activities will bring the best out of elder people who want to continue to enjoy life. Organizing events such as dances with a full-out DJ and catering will make senior living all the more enjoyable.
Monday, July 24, 2017, Jackie and Tom held their wedding reception at Smith Barn, Peabody, MA. Curtis & Anna were the DJ’s, from Curtis Knight Entertainment /www.curtisknight.com. Curtis and Anna from CKE shot photos. Curtis was JP and the ceremony was short, engaging and fun. Lots of family and friend photos throughout the entire night. Images were edited, and retouched on the spot and loaded to the 43” 4K resolution TV and the guests stood in front of it and waited for more and new images all through the event. Curtis shoots with a Canon 1 D X and a 1 DX MK II, 24 – 70mm L telephoto, a 70 – 200mm L telephoto and an 85mm 1.2 lens. CKE serves all of New England, and most of our work is near the Boston area, with a heavy concentration on towns near Billerica, MA, including Burlington, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Chelmsford, Reading, Carlisle, Concord, Tyngsboro, Lowell and more. Have your wedding services presented by CKE 978-667-8910! www.curtisknight.com . To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents @curtisknightent
Getting married? When I am the DJ or the Photographer I will often go to the father of the bride or the best man and offer as an option that they can lift the Bride and Groom at the end of their final dance of the evening : – ) Cortney’s Dad, Mark and his mates lifted these two up at the end of their final dance of the evening, and it was …spectacular! Cortney and Bradley were married 07-08-17 in a lake side ceremony in Cortney’s parents’ back yard in Pelham, NH, under a tent. Reception followed at Radisson Hotel Nashua, NH. The entire day was perfect, fun, exciting and off the hook, with Curtis as JP, Curtis and Anna doing Photos, Curtis and Anna providing DJ and MC service for the very attractive, newly married couple. : – ) Curtis shot about 664 Still Photos. It was a great day weather wise to get married – perfect! Have your wedding services presented by CKE 978-667-8910! www.curtisknight.com . To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents @curtisknightent
Julianne & Alex got married 06-24-17 at The Westin Copley Place. Great place to have your wedding and …everything went perfect and everyone was sooooooo happy !!! Curtis shot about 900 Still Photos. It was a great shoot with a few laughs and some sky high views of Boston. Have your wedding services presented by CKE 978-667-8910! www.curtisknight.com . To order your custom package with DJ, MC, Photography, Videography, Photo Booth, Uplighting, Gobo Monogram, Justice of the Peace or Rene Rancourt singing the National Anthem go to http://curtisknight.com/create-event/ #CKEevents @curtisknightent
Raven and Chris were married June 23, 2017 at Oceanview, Nahant, MA. Curtis Knight was JP. The ceremony was interactive and fun. Reception was hosted by Noah and Beth, Parents of the Bride and Curtis and Anna from Curtis Knight Entertainment were the DJ / MCs. Compete and total craziness was the theme for this wedding and no prisoners were taken. Awesome !! Curtis and Anna shot photos and here are some.
Click here http://www.ckephotos.com/duggan to see all photos. Ryan and Steph had a fantastic wedding day with Curtis as JP for the ceremony and Dave from CKE as the Photographer ! Facebook Album.
Jenna and Matt came together in holy matrimony on May 13th, 2017. The ceremony and reception took place at the Brookside Club in Buzzards Bay, MA with clear views of the waterways in the distance. As Jenna and Matt wed under the auspices of their matrimony tent, neither could stop smiling and staring lovingly into one another’s eyes. As everyone moved inside for dinner and dancing, they were treated to several moving speeches from the bride’s sister and the groom’s brother and best friend. The dance floor was packed until the very end and not a soul left without a smile on their faces. Congratulations Jenna and Matt! May your wedding day love follow you all the days of your life!!!
Ken Buffum orchestrated yet another moving Memorial Day parade on May 29th, 2017. The event took place in downtown Billerica, MA and brought many in attendance to tears as they remembered the brave men and women who fought to defend and keep democracy alive. Many guest speakers took to the podium to share their words of appreciation and wisdom, including Billerica police detective Peterson, himself a veteran. As the parade moved through the streets, the dozens of participating children through wrapped candy to those in attendance. It was an exceptional event to remember the exceptional men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception for Stacey and Rob at Rockafellas in Salem, MA. It was hard to find a dry eye throughout the ceremony as a breathtaking Stacey walked down the aisle to join in holy matrimony with her one true love, Rob. And as the celebration continued, guests were treated to moving toasts, an unforgettable first dance, and nonstop dancing, among many other festivities! We wish you all the joy and happiness in the world Stacey and Rob! May the beauty and unity of your wedding day carry forward with you all the days of your lives!
