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NOVEMBER ‘19 NEWSLETTERNovember 3
Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 5Election Day
November 11Veterans Day
November 15Full Moon BBQ for Lunch
November 20Be Thankful Celebration
November 28Thanksgiving Day
November 29Black Friday
Hello Residents,
REGENCY STAFF
Rachelle Gillespie,Executive Director
957-6249
Charlie Goff,Administrator
957-6250
Reflections Unit Coordinator957- 6256
Laura Dooley,Business Manager
957-6253
Austin Connor,Director of Dietary
957-6252
Justin Coleman,Maintenance Director
957-6254
Carla Davis-Greene,Activity Director
957-6258
Assisted Living Nurses Station957-6251
I am so excited for the future of our community. There have been
many changes over the past three months. I believe that the
turbulence has settled, and our new leadership team is set to take
our community to new heights. I am thrilled to be serving as the
community’s new administra-tor alongside Rachelle Gillespie, our
new executive director. Together we plan to make our community the
greatest place to live in Birmingham!
I would like to welcome new members to the leadership team.
Carla Greene is serving as our new Activities Director. Carla has
spent the last 20 years enriching the lives of seniors through
meaningful and fun ac-tivities. Ann Chapman is serving as our new
resident care coordinator, and she will focus on the needs of our
assisted and independent living communities. Ann is a licensed
practical nurse with nearly 30 years ex-perience caring for
geriatrics and their families. Finally, I am excited that one of
our current employees, Danyetta Robinson, will be serving as our
Care Coordinator for our Pathways specialty care assisted living
residents. Danyetta is a licensed practical nurse with nearly a
decade of experience assisting patients and families navigate the
disease of de-mentia. I am looking forward to finishing out 2019
strong and cannot wait to see what 2020 brings to Regency. As
always, my door is open for any questions or issues that may arise.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you.
Charlie Goff,Community Administrator
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Near the end of September, we hosted our Pathways Ribbon Cutting
for the IN2L Intentional Memory Care neigh-borhood. We welcomed the
Alzheimer Association, Samford Music Department, friends, and
family. Our Chef pre-pared some great food that was enjoyed by
all.
Pathways Ribbon Cutting — September 26th
The theme meal in October was appropriately geared towards
Oktoberfest. Everyone had a great time. Good food and good
music!
Oktoberfest — October 9th
RECENT EVENTS
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While squirrels are storing for winter, we are preparing for a
wonderful month of things to be grateful for. Our residents whom
enrich our days with their wit and wisdom. Our staff who are
dedicated and loyal to the purpose we serve each day. To all of our
families who support us and partner with us each day to surround
our residents with love and care. We are looking forward to our
family Thanksgiving meal which will be serving our residents and
their families on the 20th of November at 5:00pm. You are all
invited! Our prayer for you and your families this month of
Thanksgiving is—
Lord,As we gather together around this tableladen with your
plentiful gifts to us,we thank You for always providingwhat we
really needand for sometimes granting wishesfor things we don’t
really need.Today, let us be especially thankfulfor each other—-for
family and friendswho enrich our lives in wonderful ways,even when
they present us with challenges.Let us join together nowin
peaceful, loving fellowshipto celebrate Your love for us.
From Executive DirectorRachelle Gillespie
REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF BIRMINGHAM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for an afternoon to remember: hot chocolate, Christmas
cookies, hor d’ourves, framed pictures with Santa, carolers and
complimentary horse drawn car-riage rides.
Regency Christmas Open HouseDecember 6th from 3:00 – 7:00 pmIt’s
time for some finger licking BBQ. The best Ribs in
town. Join us for lunch from Full Moon BBQ.
Full Moon BBQ for LunchNovember 15th
The campus is invited to dinner in Somerset. We will come
together as a family to share in the many, many blessings and a
delightful meal.
Be Thankful CelebrationNovember 20th at 5:00 pm
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Grab a cup of cider, relax and enjoy classic Christmas songs
from the good old days.
Holiday Concert with The AlexandersDecember 15th at 2:00 pm
It’s almost that time of the year! Get your dancing shoes ready
to cut a rug! The phrase “cutting a rug” comes from the 1920s and
the 1930s when couples would dance the jitterbug. The jitterbug was
a vigorous dance that, when done continuously by many couples in
one area, would make the carpet appear as though it was “cut”.
Residents’ Christmas PartyDecember 11th at 2:30 pm
December 6thFUNtastic Friday
Save the Date
PurposeThe committee’s purpose is to work closely
with the dietary department to offer our resi-dents the
tastiest, most nutritious meals. The committee will act as a
conduit between our
residents and the kitchen.
ResponsibilitiesThe committee will meet monthly with Chef Austin
to recommend ways to improve our food and service. Their first
responsibility
will be a dessert tasting (sweet job); which is taste-testing
several new desserts Regency
will begin offering our residents.
Committee Members:» Beth Speakman » Nella Globetti » Reggie
Williams
Regency Birmingham’s FOOD COMMITTEE
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Williams & ElenWarren
Bettty McCool
Mr. Moore served in the United State Army for six years. In
1986, he attended R.N. School at St. Vincent Birmingham. He worked
at Jim Walter for 13 years in several departments: Pipe Plant,
General Office, and Blast Furnace. He’s the father of two children
and the grandfather of five. He has lived a great life with no
regrets. Mr. Moore enjoys being in the comfort of his room and
attending group activities. Mr. Moore’s favorite activity is
attending a movie or going out to eat.
Mr. Moore, thank you for putting your life on the line so that
we can live free!
Andra Moore
Lamyce Williams
Danitra Whitaker
Nakia Kindall
Shaquita Jenkins
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Resident
Employee
FUN FACTS
Shirley Spigner
June Hill
Beth Speakman
Erma Hodson
Raymond Tanner
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WELCOME AANEW RESIDENTS!
» The name ‘November’ comes from the Latin for nine (novem), as
it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar.
» In Old English, November was called Blotmonth (Blood month)
referring to the time of slaughter of farm animals.
» In the US and Canada, November is also known as National Beard
Month or “ No-Shave November” as a way to raise cancer aware-ness
and encourage participants to donate the money typically spent on
shaving to cancer research and awareness.
» On November 12th, 1954 Ellis Island in New York closed after
providing entrance to the U.S. for 12 million immigrants between
1892 and 1924.
» The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 and
includ-ed 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians. It lasted three
days.
» Turkey became the traditional Thanksgiving fare because at one
time it was a rare treat due to its cost.
» Historians say that no turkey was served at the first
Thanksgiving! What was on the menu? Venison, ducks, geese, oysters,
lobster, eel, and fish.
» Throughout much of history, November has often been thought of
as a somber month because it signaled the start of winter. People
would spend the month storing up their harvest and preparing their
food and homes in order to survive the winter.
» Autumn is the best time to prepare your yard properly for a
healthy spring growth.
» People born around mid-November were conceived around
Valentine’s Day.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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3. First name of the first governor of
Plymouth Colony.
5. 16th and 17th English Protestants.
8. Gathering of crops.
9. English ship that transported the first
Pilgrims to the New World.
1. Indian tribe that participated of the first
Thanksgiving dinner.
2. Horn of Plenty - an emblem of
abundance.
4. The lower part of the leg below the
knee joint of a cooked turkey.
6. A small, sour berry grown in bogs.
7. Indian who acted as interpreter, guide,
and agricultural advisor to the Pilgrims.
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JUST FOR FUN
REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF BIRMINGHAM
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Thyise Smith
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Thank You, for your outstanding service & care!
Thyise works as a caregiver. She’s from Birmingham, AL and has a
daughter, Latandra, and a son, Raymond. Her granddaughter, Alicia,
means the world to her. Working as a caregiver is very import-ant
to Thyise. The residents
make her job special, each in their own way. Thyise Smith’s mom
instilled in her that you should treat people the way you want to
be treated and you will succeed in life!
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Latricia Gardner
Latricia works as a cook and server in Dietary. Her primary job
is raising 4 sons. Trish worked at McDonald’s for 11 years as a
tour manager. She left to help her mother overcome a bout with
cancer. Trish’s life experiences led to
a calling of working with seniors. She has a positive outlook
and is always available to help anyone. Trish, congratulations on
being named Employee of the Year!
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