December 1 Dykes Creek Baptist Choir December 2 10 Hanukkah December Newsletter 2018 December 3 Monthly Birthday Party Music w/ Richard Nayson December 5 Good News Ministries Christmas Store w/ Paparazzi December 6 Music w/jay Crider December 7 Cooking w/ Phil & Frances Music w/ Dale Norman December 10 Music w/ Roger Bache December 12 Dixie Stompers December 13 Christmas w/ Elvis Remembrance Village Christmas Dinner December18 Fellowship Baptist Choir Senior Living Christmas Dinner December 19 Christmas w/ Mr. & Mrs. Claus December 20 New Armuchee Singer w/ FSBC December 21 Winter Solstice Music w/ Wendy Tippens December 24 Christmas Eve December 25 Christmas December 26 Music w/ Katie Hicks Hello Residents, So when you re Christmas shopping For family and friends, And money is tight! Remember the GREATEST Gift of all Is your love of JESUS In that manger stall! Greetings Riverwood Residents, Family and Friends! Seasonal salutations to you! I hope this message finds each of you in good health! Christmas is the time of year to think of love and sharing. It s a time of peace for the whole world to cherish. A time to be with your family and friends. I hope this is true for all of you! I want to take this opportunity to send you each best wishes! May the gift of love and light live in your life, heart, and home forever! Regina Wright, Executive Director December 27 Music w/ Bud, George, Zack & Sarah December 28 New Year s Eve Party December 31 New Year s Eve Regency Riverwood Retirement Senior Village Living of Birmingham Community
Recent Events November Birthdays November 5th Our residents enjoyed cake, refreshments, and music with Richard Nayson. Our November Happy Birthday Wishes went out to Grace Hastings, Jef Frost, Allie Maddox, and Glennie Coley. A big thank you goes out to Celina Russell with Tapestry Hospice for the birthday cake and all you do! Karaoke Day November 8th We had a Karaoke Challenge Day with the staff and residents. The residents and Berry College Girls took over the challenge and won! A great time was had by all! 1 December 2018 Newsletter
Honoring Our Veterans November 9th We had an amazing Veterans Day Celebration! Great music and singing with singer/songwriter Doug Mathis of Nashville, TN. The veterans, as well as the residents, were delighted. Thanks so much to Homestead Hospice and Tapestry Hospice for a great time. Celebrating the Berry College Girls November 13th The residents and staff came together to say Thank you to the Berry College Girls. These are special young ladies who have taken the extra time to show tender loving care to all of our residents over the last three months. Riverwood Senior Living Community 2
Upcoming Events Monthly Birthday Party December 3rd at 2:30 pm Richard Nayson will be our entertainer at our monthly birthday party. Please join us for great music and cake as we celebrate those who were born in the month of December! Christmas Store with Paparazzi Jewelry December 5th at 2:30 pm Five buck fun! Come see what the Paparazzi party is all about. Accessories are always fabulous, always fashionable, and alway five dollars! Christmas with Elvis December 13th at 2:00 pm We are excited for Elvis to come and entertain us during this special time of the year. Your families are welcome to join us for great, seasonal entertainment. 3 December 2018 Newsletter
Remembrance Village Christmas Dinner December 13th at 6:00 pm It s time for our Annual Christmas Family Dinner for Remembrance Village residents. We are very excited to celebrate this special time of year with you and your family. Please check your invitation for the time or call or RSVP by December 7th at 706-235-0807. Senior Living Christmas Dinner December 18th at 6:00 pm Our Annual Senior Living Christmas Family Dinner is coming up mid-month! We love celebrating this special time of year with you and your family. Please check your invitation for the time or call or RSVP by December 7th at 706-235-0807. Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Claus December 19th at 2:00 pm We ll find out who s naughty or nice as Santa and Mrs. Claus give out presents and take pictures with the residents and their families. New Year s Eve Party December 28th at 2:00 pm Please join us for our Annual New Years Eve Party. Show up to find out who our special performer will be and ring in the new year with old friends and new! Save The Date January 4th FUNtastic Friday Riverwood Senior Living Community 4
Community Spotlight Rev. Scott Lambert Greetings in the name of our Lord. I can hardly believe we are just weeks away from Christmas. I know that you are just like me - this time of year brings joy to us all. Christmas brings us great joy because of the Love that God has for us. The greatest gift has already been given for us. John 3:16 tells us For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever would believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Oh, my friends, he was delivered by a young lady named Mary. He came as a baby, but he grew into a man and went to a hill called Calvary, and when he got there, he hung on a cross and shed his innocent blood. Why did he do this? So that our sins could be covered and forgiven. Jesus is the reason for the season. Let us reflect on his love during this season and every day. I Love you all. Fun Facts Many countries in Europe celebrate the Feast of Sinterklaas also known as St. Nicholas on the eve of December 6th. The first Christmas card design is thought to have been printed in England in 1843. The design was of a family party, beneath which were the words A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You. Kwanzaa was introduced in 1966 and named for the time of year when African tribes traditionally celebrated the first harvest of their crops. The belief in the deadly poison of the poinsettia is a myth. The truth is that poinsettias are only mildly toxic. Evergreen branches were first used in ancient solstice festivals to symbolize life, as they stayed green in winter. This tradition was absorbed by Christians. Welcome New Residents! Jef Frost Branson Gayler Margaret Gayler Charles Gale Sue Waddell Happy Birthday! Resident Employee Jacqueline Butler Ann Byington Annette New Alma Dowdy Freda Peugh Elaine Siegel Ellen Turner Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 7 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Janelle Williams Susan Abadio London Cook Canice Chatman Vickie Graham Kayla Tant Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 12 Dec. 26 Dec. 28 5 December 2018 Newsletter
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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, 2010. She is one of our carestaff. 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 Allison Massey Allison Massey is a wonderful caregiver to our residents, and comes to work each day with a smile on her face. She is alway willing to help her co-workers, and we are grateful to have her here at Riverwood. Thank you, Allison! Answer Key: Connect with Us: facebook.com/riverwood.retirement pinterest.com/riverwoodretire/ 511 West 10th Street Rome, GA 30165 (706) 235-0807 rwright@riverwoodretirement.com RD08N