Hi From Donna Surface
I'm so happy you are here! Watch my fun little video to the left.
I'm so happy you are here! Watch my fun little video to the left.
Donna and her team demonstrate how to set up your Roku Streaming Device, Roku Account, and your SLN App. This short video features fun animations and easy step by step instructions.
Watch our SLN PREVIEW VIDEO to the left and sample a few of our tailor-made channel programs.
Then scroll down to check out what each channel offers.
Before subscribing you can watch preview videos on several of our channels.
Please continue to the bottom of this page to learn about the Spiritwood “Forget Me Not” Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
We look forward to providing you with a diverse entertainment experience that is relatable and enjoyable.
(Think Netflix for seniors, but with a more intuitive user-experience.)
Email Donna at: SpiritwoodFoundation@gmail.com
Hi Donna,
WE LOVE LOVE IT!
Residents are loving the variety and we are still exploring all that we can do.
Thank you!
Dorothy Rudoll, Activities Director
Meadowbrook at Chetek
Donna,
I can't tell you what a joy it is for me to watch my wife, Marie react to the videos. She sits forward in her chair full of wonder - laughing with bright eyes and exclamations of 'I remember that!' Thank you for putting together the most enjoyable, vibrant, and relatable content that keeps Marie entertained, active, and, best of all, present.
Lou Stender
At Home Care Subscriber
Thank you, Donna. We are loving this network. It is really a wonderful app!
Catherine E. Sabatini ADC-MC, CDP, CMDCP, MHEC
Bethany Health Care Center
Framingham, MA 01702
Donna,
The residents are loving it! They all wanted to watch your travel to Italy!
So excited to use this App!
Kelly Nelson Guetter - Memory Care Activity Director
Donna,
We are enjoying all of the programs you have to offer, trying something new each day. It continues to bring much joy and smiles to all. We even brought the big screen TV outside and had a sing along in our courtyard during a recent COVID occurrence as we were able to have outside activities during that time.
You can tell you love what you do. I along with the residents are getting in shape with exercises and dance shows, and if I can’t be there they can still move and groove with you. It has made such a impact on our programing. Thanks for what you do. Can’t wait to see the France travel log, and we are enjoying the Fall addition. Thanks for continue to add to the programs!
Pat you are amazing and Donna we adore you. We can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you for sharing your gift and love of entertaining with us.
We Continue to spread your joy. With great appreciation...
Catie
Catie Helgeson - Activity Manager
Garnette Gardens
Redwood Falls, MN
SLN is a Roku App
Spiritwood SeniorLivingNetwork.
YOU CAN ALSO USE SLN ON COMPUTERS OR TABLETS WITHOUT ROKU.
With your subscription SLN will be available across multiple devices in your residence.
It will function just like the App.
If you do not have a Roku TV or Roku Streaming Device, when you subscribe to our network here, we will send you a Roku Streaming Device for free.
A Roku Set Up link is at the bottom of this page.
Every month new content will be added to the App, but the library of programs will always be available to view on demand.
We built our App to have a very familiar appearance and function - like Netflix.
Shows on our channels have the 'Next Episode in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...' function like Neflix shows, allowing continuous viewing and freeing you from monitoring the TV.
Our App costs less than Netflix, and is more intuitive and user-friendly.
Shows that feature: Classic Hits, Country Tunes, Mellow Folk Music, and Easy Breezy Tropical Tunes.
Live performances are captured and joined with dazzling videos.
Familiar songs to sing along to while you are transported into the enthralling backgrounds.
Jukebox Time Machine catapults you back to beloved times and places with classic hits through the decades.
3 shows flow into one another for non-stop viewing.
Memories Cafe is a warm and comfy coffeehouse with a fireplace, rain in the window, and familiar folk tunes.
2 shows flow into one another for non-stop viewing.
Tiki Time puts you on magnificent tropical beaches, relaxing under palm trees, and even at a car show!
3 shows flow into one another for non-stop viewing.
Wide Open Spaces presents magnificent American vistas, mountains, prairies, and treasured Country tunes.
2 shows flow into one another for non-stop viewing.
CONTENT IS PERFECT FOR EVERYONE - INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AT HOME CARE.
Hallelujah Gospel Show
Live performances of favorite hymns and gospel tunes.
Each program offers songs that enliven and stimulate participation - from toe-tapping gospel to beloved hymns - all set to emotive backgrounds.
3 Gospel shows in the collection flow into one another for an hour of Gospel music,
or each 20 minute show can be played individually.
Awakenings! Raise Our Voices
Praise and Worship Videos With Lyrics Displayed On The Screen
SONGS FLOW ONE INTO ANOTHER FOR A WORSHIP EXPERIENCE
The familiar feeling of being in church happens as you sing favorite worship songs.
Included are: How Great Thou Art, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Down By The Riverside,
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Amazing Grace.
We will continue to add Worship Songs to the Awakenings! Raise Our Voices COLLECTION
COMING SOON: Old Rugged Cross, I'll Fly Away, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Go Tell It On The Mountain, This Little Light Of Mine, In The Garden, On The Wings Of A Dove, Put Your Hand In The Hand, Seek Ye First
A Closer Walk
Join Pastor Liz Jensen for weekly devotionals in A Closer Walk.
Pastor Liz deftly weaves stories and humor with scripture, taking you on a journey that will calm your spirit and satisfy your soul.
Beautiful background videos and familiar music combined with stirring messages create an uplifting experience.
Pastor Liz speaks gently and directly to you. Her sincere, approachable manner makes you feel like you are with an old friend.
(There is a Gospel sing-along at the end.) To continue singing select the Awakenings! Raise Our Voices videos.
Watch Introducing Pastor Liz Jensen to learn more about this extraordinary, warm, and anointed Pastor.
(You can view this introduction without a subscription.)
Take a trip down memory lane with our Variety Shows!
Remember When Variety Show
Featuring Chucko the All American Clown, and a collection of comedy legends, including: Groucho Marks, George Burns, Jimmy Durante, Charlie Chaplin, and more - portrayed in funny skits with vibrant dynamic backgrounds. Starring Chuck Sidlow (in the Ringling Brothers Clown Hall Of Fame)
and recorded live in our professional Hollywood video recording studio.
WATCH THE SHORT PREVIEW VIDEO - YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
Legends Variety Show Collection starring Las Vegas Entertainer, Jimmy Mazz.
Jimmy was recorded live in our video recording studio, and through the magic of green screen technology he is in Las Vegas, on a Casino stages - in 4K! Jimmy pays tribute to:
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Perry Como, Englebert Humperdinck and more.
(You can learn more about Jimmy: https://www.jmazzsings.com/)
The shows includes:
A Visit With The Rat Pack
ELVIS!
Classic Crooners
Cruisin' Through The 50's
Each show is 20 minutes long.
WATCH THE SHORT PREVIEW VIDEO - YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
WELL!!!! The Rat Pack was a hit at Happy Hour! We did go down Memory Lane.
Thanks for such great entertainment!
Dorothy - Meadowbrook Activities Director
Tribute Shows that celebrate the songs of beloved artists, including: The Beatles, John Denver, Jim Croce, Simon and Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young,
and a Folk Hits Collection featuring a variety of Singer/Songwriter hits.
Each show features several popular songs, recorded live and backed by dynamic videos.
AVAILABLE NOW:
Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Show, Early Morning Rain
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, Margaritaville
COMING SOON
John Denver, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jim Croce, Simon and Garfunkel,
Dan Fogelberg, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and The Folk Hits Collection.
Featuring the show, Come Fly With Me.
Hi. I'm Donna Surface and I will be your guide as you travel to countries around the world. Visit: Italy, France, Spain, Germany, England, Mexico, Greece, Japan, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria (The Hills Are Alive), Canada, our own amazing country, and more. Dynamic 4K video will put you in magnificent scenic and historic places as you listen to the unique music from that country and learn its fascinating history.
What special place is on your bucket list?
Come fly with me.
Come Fly With Me - ITALY - Episode 1 - North and South
Available Now
Stay Tuned for ITALY - Episode 2 - Central Italy, Rome, Sites and Art
Created as a COLLECTION so episodes flow one into another.
COMING SOON
Come Fly With Me - FRANCE
Come Fly With Me - IRELAND
WATCH THE SHORT PREVIEW VIDEO - YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
Featuring the interactive story program, What Do You Think Happens?
Dynamic stories with animation engage the audience with questions and then answers on the screen.
Colorful, fun, and mentally stimulating.
VIDEOS FLOW ONE INTO ANOTHER FOR NONSTOP ENGAGEMENT.
Episode 1 - You Can't Be Replaced
Episode 2 - You're Perfect!
Episode 3 - Don't Let It Get In Your Way
Episode 4 - You Are Not Alone
Episode 5 - A Bad Decision
Episode 6 - Keep Your Head Up!
New Episodes Added Regularly
WATCH PREVIEW VIDEO WITHOUT SUBSCRIBING
Great group activity. Residents call out answers to the questions in the show.
CLASSIC TUNES THROUGH THE DECADES SING-ALONG
Live performances of the most requested songs to sing along to are set against dynamic backgrounds
creating an interactive trip down memory lane.
PERFECT FOR EVERYONE - INDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AT-HOME CARE
Produced as COLLECTIONS so the videos flow one into another for non-stop of sing along fun!
Included in Collection 1: Sweet Caroline, King Of The Road, Margaritaville, Proud Mary, Yellow Submarine.
Included in Collection 2: Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Brown Eyed Girl, American Pie, Happy Trails.
Featuring the shows: Get Fit While You Sit (seated exercise), and Dancin' In The Seats (seated dance).
Fun and interactive - safely stay in your seats as you follow dance moves and exercises - entertaining while improving health and well-being.
Regular exercise and strength training is an important part of seniors’ lives, helping to forestall physical as well as cognitive decline. And, group sessions conducted with the participants in a seated position tend to minimize differences in fitness levels, contributing toward a more positive group experience.
These seated dance and exercise programs have been created for a population with limited abilities.
It is important that these activities are monitored by a facility staff member.
We strongly recommend that attending staff only allow participation by residents that
are physically able to move their extremities, and that do not have CAD or COPD.
Donna Surface Director, Spiritwood Foundation
Certified by The American College Of Sports Medicine
CONTENT SUITABLE FOR: INDEPENDENT LIVING - AND ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AND AT HOME CARE WITH SUPERVISION.
THERAPEUTIC MUSIC VIDEOS
Programs to Enhance The Healing Environment.
Created to be played at those special times of the day when relaxing and calming is desired.
The rhythms and musical flow along with breathtaking wilderness and wildlife visuals
provide a tranquil experience.
NAP - Nice And Peaceful
WATCH A SHORT PREVIEW - YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
Beautiful, calming, scenic Therapeutic Music Videos with Peaceful Instrumental Music and Inspirational Quotes.
Videos are 4K and feel like 3D providing an immersive viewing experience.
Harp and Flute
A harpist and flutist are right there playing their instruments live in magnificent nature settings through the magic of Green Screen Technology.
Shows flow one into another for long-playing relaxation time, or you can play them individually.
CONTENT IS SUITABLE AND VALUABLE FOR ALL RESIDENTS TO CREATE A RESTORATIVE TIME OF SERENITY.
Videos with dynamic images and songs that tell stories of compelling historic and colorful characters and events. Also included are videos with thought-provoking messages, and interviews with remarkable people about their profound contributions.
Choose from playing the Collections - or playing them individually (they will flow one into another).
Watch a dynamic video from our Once Upon A Time Stories In Song Collection.
For the WOW factor make it full screen! Click on it and once it starts a little box will appear on the right when you hover your mouse. Click on that - the video will open in another screen - and on the bottom right there are arrows that will make it full screen.
YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
Songs and videos that reflect our American pride.
Choose from playing the Proud To Be An American Collection - where the videos flow one into another -
or playing each video individually.
Watch a video from our Proud To Be An American Collection.
For the WOW factor make it full screen! Click on it and once it starts a little box will appear on the right when you hover your mouse. Click on that - the video will open in another screen - and on the bottom right there are arrows that will make it full screen.
YOU CAN VIEW THIS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION
Videos of live performances featuring Donna Surface dramatically interpreting the songs in
Performance Art In Sign Language.
Choose from playing the Collection - where the videos flow one into another - or playing them individually.
Enjoy fun sing-a-longs with Sing Along With Surf - Pat Surface's collection of Karaoke videos.
Large lyrics of favorite tunes fill the screen.
PERFECT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENTS, WITH ASSISTANCE FOR MEMORY CARE AND AT HOME CARE.
Celebrate the holidays with dynamic videos that play themed music - perfect for your special gatherings.
Our Christmas music videos display a beautiful fireplace with flickering flames
and a Christmas tree with twinkling lights - creating a festive and cozy Christmas atmosphere.
Featured on this channel are:
The Spiritwood Christmas Program - an hour-long video featuring Spiritwood performing artists and fresh instrumental and vocal arrangements of beloved Christmas songs.
Classic Christmas Sing-A-Long Program - a nostalgic Christmas experience that will have everyone singing along with Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and more -
igniting treasured Christmas memories.
Fall Color Tour - Donna's Avatar takes you on a tour through the states that offer the most dramatic, brilliant fall colors. Enter the Autumn season with this beautiful video that transports you out of your chair and into vibrantly colorful scenery. Underscored by upbeat traditional instrumental music.
Happy Halloween - a spooky video takes you on a journey through a haunted graveyard -
underscored by Thriller, Monster Mash, Ghost Busters, and more.
PERFECT FOR HALLOWEEN PARTIES - THE FAMILIAR UPBEAT SONGS WILL DELIGHT RESIDENTS.
COMING SOON!
St. Patrick's Day
A collection of live performances and Irish instrumentals to underscore your St. Patrick's Day Party.
PERFECT FOR ALL
From Donna Surface - Executive Director of the Spiritwood Foundation
Thank you so much for connecting with us. I started the Spiritwood Foundation in 2007 after my father died of Alzheimer's Disease. Through our Foundation my husband, Pat, and I have performed at nursing homes, assisted living communities, memory care facilities and Veterans Homes for many years. Performing live for our seniors and veterans has always been a joy for us, but when COVID hit, all of that stopped.
During the 17 months of COVID shut down, we began devising another way to deliver live entertainment to our elders. Through generous donations to our Foundation, we built a building that is a professional video recording studio - complete with state of the art equipment and a giant green screen wall so we can make 'movie magic.' After 3 years of development, hundreds of hours of recording, producing, and editing, here it is!
The Spiritwood Senior Living Network.
Music and musical performances are integral to the human experience.
With dementia, we see music break through to memories that were deeply buried, and thought lost.
Thank you for helping us provide this 'Awakening.'
Donna
Letter From A Senior Activity Director
Donna and Pat,
Thank you so much for making the long journey to bring your music and art to Alexandria. The residents and staff of Grand Arbor were truly enriched by your performance. I’ve since been bombarded by requests to have you return as soon as possible and have witnessed numerous people aglow with gratitude and joy as they recount the feelings and emotions that were evoked during your performance. In the healthcare industry, we often associate caring for individuals with things such as blood pressure checks, administering medication and stethoscopes. However, providing true care encompasses not only taking care of the physical body but also the spiritual and emotional aspects of being human. During your visit you were able to provide an amazing amount of fulfillment and enjoyment to one of our memory care residents named Jack. Jack is a retired high school band & orchestra instructor who’s life has been filled with music. Although Jack’s dementia impairs him from having the ability to speak very much, it has in no way impaired his ability to be spoken to by music. During your performance, Jack had an awakening that was seen physically by his radiating smile but also felt emotionally by his intense engagement as he was carried away and swept Over the Rainbow. Jack was emotionally inside of the music and was keeping time, anticipating key changes and feeling the crescendos and decrescendos. This kind of “care” is every bit as important-if not more. Thank you for enriching the life of Jack and all the staff and residents here at Grand Arbor. I look forward to working with you again soon.
Laura Kremer
Life Enhancement Coordinator, Knute Nelson
If you do not have a Roku TV, or a Roku Streaming Device, we will send you a Roku Device for free. At the blue link below you will find Roku Setup Instructions.
There is a video demonstration at the top of our website.
At this link you will be able to access our SLN App without having to search for it on your Roku: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/ea8e2a1a7e3fd54474a07a9308f1f444