January Newsletter 2018

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1 January 1 New Year s Day January Newsletter 2018 January 3 Good News Ministers January 5 Cooking w/ Phil & Frances Music w/ Perry Fain January 8 Monthly Birthday Party Music w/ Richard Nayson January 10 Blood Pressure Check w/ Homestead Hospice January 12 Dixie Stompers January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18 New Armuchee Singers January 19 Music w/ Dale Norman January 24 Music w/ Wendy Tippens January 25 Bud & Andy January 26 Casino Party w/ Tapestry Hospice January 26 George Nix Hello Residents, Can you believe it is 2018? We are all so blessed to be here among family and friends! At this special time of the year, I d like to express my personal thanks to everyone residents and staff! Your dedication, hard work and creative spirit enables Riverwood to grow and succeed. Thank you for all you ve done this past year and for all you will contribute in the coming year! As we look ahead to another new year, And pray the good Lord will bless The coming days on their way, With love, joy and success! Happy New Year! I hope the New Year brings you lots of happiness and joy. May God shower his abundant blessings upon you all year long! Regina Wright, Executive Director January 31 Music w/ Katie Hicks Riverwood Senior Living Community

2 Recent Events Johnson Elementary School Choir December 1st All of our residents, family and friends loved hearing the sweet angelic voices of the children singing their favorite Christmas songs. December Birthdays December 4th Our residents enjoyed birthday cake, refreshments, and music with Richard Nayson. Our Happy Birthday wishes go out to Jacqueline Bulter, Annette New, Lewis Hicks, Alma Dowdy, and Freda Peugh. Thank you, Homestead Hospice, for the lovely birthday cake. 1 January 2018 Newsletter

3 Dixie Stompers December 5th The Dixie Stompers came kicking and dancing with Santa Claus. The high energy of these ladies had everyone wanting more. A great time was had by all! Christmas with Elvis December 11th What an afternoon we had! Elvis (Bill Brooks) came and entertained us with a special Christmas program. Elvis performed all of his classics. Everyone s favorites were Blue Christmas and Mary, Did You Know?. Riverwood Senior Living Community 2

4 Upcoming Events Gospel Music with Good News Ministry January 3rd at 1:30 pm Riverwood residents and friends are invited to join us for joyful gospel music and fellowship. George and Sarah will share a devotion and then we will enjoy old and new gospel hymns. This is sure to be a great time of fellowship. Cooking with Phil and Frances January 5th at 10:00 am Phil and Frances started cooking classes when they had a loved one living with us. Since then, they return on the first Friday at ten o clock of every month, faithfully. Please join us for some special treats they whip up! Monthly Birthday Party January 8th at 2:30 pm Please come help celebrate the birthdays with cake and music. Richard Nayson has blessed us for years with his music. If you haven t heard him play, this is your chance. 3 January 2018 Newsletter

5 Dixie Stompers January 12th at 2:00 pm The Dixie Stompers are returning on January 12th at 2:00 pm. Please come and watch these high energy ladies and gentlemen dance. All residents, family and friends are welcome. Music with New Armuchee Singers January 18th at 10:00 am As always, time goes by too fast when we are singing along with New Armuchee Singers. We are so thankful to have them return with their great gospel music. Music with Dale Norman January 19th at 2:00 pm It is his love of music and people that creates an environment of enjoyment for the senior community. He shares in the nostalgia of decades gone by and enjoys seeing a twinkle in their eye and a smile on their faces as they recall fond memories that music brings. Please come and join us. Music with Bud and Andy January 25th at 2:00 pm Once again, we have Bud and Andy joining us. This group is really something to see and hear. Please make plans to come a join us. Save February Virtual Dementia Tours: Feb. 12th - 15th Veteran Consult Week The Feb. 2nd FUNtastic Friday Feb. 15th Community & Sponsor Night Date Feb. 8th Elvis Mar. 22nd Open House Riverwood Senior Living Community 4

6 Community Spotlight From Reverend Scott Lambert We put the year 2017 into the history books. For many of us, 2017 was a challenging year. I am reminded every time that I face a challenge in my life of God s promise. Scripture teaches us in Hebrews 13:5 that Jesus will never leave or forsake us. There are times in our lives that we feel like we can t face anymore, and there is truth to that because we can t. But listen, We can do all things through Christ which strengthen us. Philippians 4:13. As each of us go into this New Year, let us be comforted with the fact that Christ is right here with us. God has great things in store for all of us. I am excited about looking forward to the future with each of you. Being a part of the Riverwood family is a true blessing to me. I want each of you to know whether you re a Resident or staff member, I am here for you day or night. God Bless. January Fun Facts The Romans named it January after Janus, the God of gateways. Janus had two heads so he could look in both directions, back at the old year and forward towards the new year, at the same time. More couples separate or divorce in January than in any other month. While many, if not most, gemstones are mined underground, garnets (January s birthstone) are not. Garnets are found as small pebbles in streams and water ways. These pebbles are found in many places around the world, including North and South America, Australia, and India. Welcome New Residents! Happy Birthday! Eulanie Camp Resident Buster Coats Jan. 1 Employee Sheila Perkins Jan. 8 Shirley White Jan. 7 DeAhna Wells Jan. 19 James Mays Jan. 8 Craig Carter Jan. 23 Sue Walker Jan. 17 Ernest Diamond III Jan. 29 Jacqueline Storey Jan January 2018 Newsletter

7 Just for Fun Word Find E Y Z V S R M N A M W O N S P R U P C N E H Z E E L C L D U N A H I X Q U G E A K R I T S O K R T V E T A L O C O H C T O H N E S N O W F L A K E A M B X B L I B O W T T N G B Z G O X R S U O X T N I A O I S P H H J S R U R R O F O C K Q T J D N R G Z G N M J E C O W I A K B W B S M X G M O Q I E R H A H F T J R W N L I T M Z M L X N Z W D R W B A G D H M I F H I O D C I J W H I T E S T G S R I T H O F X J R A P F B E C X M X I H E F B B G E H E D N G F B V E H L S G C V B S Q C G L O H B D K E BONFIRE FROST ICE POLAR BEAR SNOWMAN CHILLY HIBERNATE MIGRATE SNOW WHITE FIREPLACE HOT CHOCOLATE PENGUIN SNOWFLAKE WINTER Cross-Word 1 Across 2 3. The lyrics of Auld Lang Syne are from a 1788 poem by man called Robert Burns from Some southerners eat - on New Year s Day for good luck. 8. The 8th most common New Year s resolution is to improve a. 7 Down 1. In, each new year family and friends gather to burn metal in a pan for a ritual called molybdomancy. 2. The of America sing Auld Lang Syne at the end of their jamborees. 4. About 22% of Americans before the clock strikes 12 on New Years Historians reckon that the New Year s kiss is derived from either and English folklore. 6. January is named after a god with two faces named. Riverwood Senior Living Community 6

8 Thank You, for your outstanding service & care! Employee of the Year Marva Adams Marva Adams has been a part of our team since February 26, She is one of our care-staff. She has the Will do, can do, and what can I do for you attitude. We feel very lucky to have her working here. Thank you for all you do! Employee of the Month Ernest Diamond III Ernest Diamond has been part of the Dietary Staff since February, He is a friendly and dependable employee. He greets and takes care of the residents. They love him with his quick wit and great smile. He is always willing to help the caregivers with the residents. We are lucky to have him. Way to go, Ernest! Answer Key: Connect with Us: facebook.com/riverwood.retirement pinterest.com/riverwoodretire/ 511 West 10th Street Rome, GA (706) rwright@riverwoodretirement.com RD08N