December 1 Johnson Elementary School Choir December 4 Monthly Birthday Party Music w/ Richard Nayson December 5 Dixie Stompers December 7 Christmas w/ Elvis December 9 Music w/ Dykes Creek Choir December 12-20 Hanukkah December 14 Remembrance Village Christmas Dinner December 16 VanHorn Brothers December 18 Music w/ Roger Bache December 19 Senior Living Christmas Dinner Two s Company December 21 Winter Solstice December 22 Santa Claus December 25 Christmas Day December 29 New Years Eve Party December 31 New Year s Eve December Newsletter 2017 So when you re Christmas shopping, For family and friends, And money is tight, On both ends! Remember the GREATEST, Gift of all, Is your love of JESUS, In that manager stall! Greetings Riverwood Residents, Families and Friends! Seasonal salutations to you! I hope this finds each of you in good health! Christmas is a time of year to think of love and sharing, a time of peace for the whole world to cherish, and 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 best wishes! May the gift of love and light live in your life, heart, and home forever! Regina Wright, Executive Director Riverwood Senior Living Community
Recent Events Halloween Party October 31st The Halloween Party was a HOOT! Residents came in costume and danced to the music with Leonard Blount. A special thank you to the Berry College ladies for decorating! November Birthdays November 6th Our residents enjoyed birthday cake, refreshments, and music with Richard Nayson. Our Happy Birthday Wishes go out to Patty Chambers, Calvin Payne, Allie Maddox, Joe Butler and Glennie Coley. Thank you to Celina Russell, of Homestead Hospice, for the lovely birthday cake. 1 December 2017 Newsletter
Annual Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony November 10th Thank you to all of the veterans for your service and to all the men and women still serving. A special thank you to Homestead Hospice and our Master of Ceremony, Rev. Chas, for the pinning ceremony of our veterans. Music with Captain Jack November 13th We let the good times roll with Captain Jack singing all the oldies such as Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, and more. A great time was had by all! Riverwood Senior Living Community 2
Upcoming Events December 1st at 1:45 pm Johnson Elementary School Please come and enjoy the Johnson Elementary School Choir with us. Listening to their angelic voices will fill your hearts with the joy of the Christmas spirit. December 5th at 10:00 am Dixie Stompers The Dixie Stompers are coming to perform a special Christmas program for us. Please come and watch these highly energetic ladies and gentlemen dance. All family and friends are welcome! December 7th at 2:00 pm Christmas with Elvis We are so happy to have Elvis come and entertain us for this special time of the year. You and your families are welcome to join us for great entertainment. 3 December 2017 Newsletter
December 14th Remembrance Village Annual Christmas Dinner Once again it s time for our Annual Christmas Family Dinner. We are more than happy to celebrate this special time with you and your family. We are having two dining times (6:00 pm & 6:30 pm). Please call or check your invitation for the time, and call to RSVP by December 8th at 706-235-0807. December 19th Senior Living Annual Christmas Dinner Once again it s time for our Annual Christmas Family Dinner. We are more than happy to celebrate this special time with you and your family. We are having two dining times (6:00 pm & 6:30 pm). Please call or check your invitation for the time, and call to RSVP by December 13th at 706-235-0807. December 22nd at 2:00 pm Christmas with Santa Claus 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. December 28th at 2:00 pm New Year s Eve Party Please join us for our Annual New Year s Eve Party. Show up to find out who our special performer will be this year! Save The Date Jan. 5 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 weeks away from celebrating Christmas. I know that this time of year brings joy to us all, because of the Love that God has for us. The greatest gift has already been given for us all. 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. He was delivered by a young lady named Mary, but he grew into a man and went to a hill called Calvary. When he got there, he hung on a cross and shed his innocent blood so that our sins could be covered and forgiven. His name is Jesus, and he is the reason for the season. Let us reflect on his love during this season and every day. Merry Christmas to all of you. I Love you all. - Rev.Scott Lambert December Fun Facts An almanac prediction states that if snow falls on Christmas Day, Easter will be warm, green and sunny. The name December comes from the Latin decem for ten, as it was the 10th month in the Roman Calendar. The term Yuletide comes from a Norse tradition of cutting and burning a tree to bring in the Winter Solstice. This was to last through 12 days later known as the 12 days of Christmas. Jingle bells was composed in 1857, and not for Christmas it was meant to be a Thanksgiving song! Happy Birthday! Resident Employee Jacqueline Bulter Dec. 2 Janelle Williams Dec. 4 Annette New Dec. 7 Susan Abadio Dec. 8 Lewis Hicks Dec. 16 Canice Chatman Dec. 12 Alma Dowdy Dec. 17 Jennifer Lindsey Dec. 12 Freda Peugh Dec. 19 Vickie Graham Dec. 26 5 December 2017 Newsletter
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Thank You, for your outstanding service & care! Employee of the Year Sonia Crawford Sonia tends to the needs of the residents in our senior living community, where she provides excellent care. She s been on our staff since July 2nd, 2013. She has a pleasant personality, a great sense of humor and is very kind to our residents. The choice is a result of their votes. Sonia really pitches in and helps wherever she s needed. We are so lucky to have you on our team, Sonia! Employee of the Month Allison Massey Allison Massey is a Resident Assistant at Riverwood Senior Living. She brings laughter and care to all of our residents. She has been with the Riverwood team for four months. Thank you for all your hard work! 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