November 1 Music w/ Jay Crider Georgia Mountain Music November Newsletter 2018 November 2 Music w/ Dale Norman November 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends November 5 Monthly Birthday Party Music w/ Richard Nayson November 6 Election Day November 7 Good News Ministries November 8 Berry College Outing November 9 Veterans Celebration November 11 Veterans Day November 15 New Armuchee & FSBC Singers November 16 Music w/ Wendy Tippen November 20 Two s Company November 21 New Road 2 November 22 Thanksgiving Day Hello Residents, In November, we celebrate Thanksgiving! Our God is so good, and we have so much to be thankful for! As we begin our Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities, let us not forget the reason we are celebrating. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Our blessings we recall: The things we are most thankful for, We recollect them all! Thanksgiving is a time for reviewing what we treasure, The people we hold dear, who gives us so much pleasure! Have a wonderful November and a blessed Thanksgiving! Regina Wright, Executive Director November 28 Music w/ Katie Hicks November 29 Music w/ Jay Crider Bud, Zack, George & Sarah November 23 Black Friday November 27 Giving Tuesday Regency Riverwood Retirement Senior Village Living of Birmingham Community
Recent Events Butterbean Auction September 20th A Butterbean Auction is an auction where butterbeans are used as a form of money. Our residents love to compete against one another. Thank you to the Berry College Girls and Joe Dowdy, with Homestead Hospice, for making this a great time for all! 6th Annual Car Show September 29th We had a great turnout at our 6th Annual Car Show to benefit the Alzheimer s Walk. Lots of fun things were happening and we d like to thank everyone who participated to make this year s show a success. 1 November 2018 Newsletter
Monthly Birthday Party October 1st Our residents enjoyed cake, refreshments, and music with Richard Nayson. Our Happy Birthday Wishes go out to Zelma Clements, Mary Haffner, Jack Ott, Wanda Grider, Claire Gardner and Edna Helton. Thank you to Pat Bennett and Celina Russell, with Tapestry Hospice, for the birthday cake and all you do. Wings Over North Georgia October 12th Wings Over North Georgia was GREAT! Thanks so much to Tim Baird, with the Tiger Flight group of Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, GA. Our residents had a great time. Riverwood Senior Living Community 2
Upcoming Events Georgia Mountain Music November 1st at 2:00 pm Bluegrass music is rooted in American mountain music. Our residents always enjoy an hour of good old time music. Please come and relax and have a great time with our family. Monthly Birthday Party November 5th Richard Nayson will be our entertainer at our monthly birthday party. Please join us for great music and cake. Berry College Outing November 8th at 11:00 am We are going to Berry College for lunch and crafts with the young ladies from the Lettie Pate Whitehead foundation. 3 November 2018 Newsletter
Veteran Celebration November 9th at 2:00 pm Please join us in paying our respects to all of our Veterans on November 9th at 2:00 pm. Music with Wendy Tippen November 16th at 2:00 pm When Wendy comes to town, she really puts on a show! Our residents love her singing songs of the golden days. Wendy Tippens brought her Love Van, a 1997 Nissan Quest that she has decorated with colorful tiles, glass, beads, stones, found objects, and paint. It has become her passion, and she takes it to shows around the country. New Road 2 November 21st at 2:00 pm The award winning group New Road 2, husband and wife team Stacy & Gina Cooper, hails from Ooltewah, TN and performs 300 concerts a year, all over the country. New Road 2 is known for their dynamic vocals, tight harmonies, wonderful spirit, and high-energy stage presence. Stacy and Gina prove to be an exciting, uplifting spiritual experience for all. Please come join us! Bud, Zack, George and Sarah November 29th at 2:00 pm Bud, Zack, George and Sarah are coming back for another great music show. Our residents always have a great time with this group. Save The Date December 7th FUNtastic Friday December 13th Christmas w/ Elvis December 13th Remembrance Village Christmas Dinner December 18th Senior Living Christmas Dinner December 19th Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Claus Riverwood Senior Living Community 4
Community Spotlight Rev. Scott Lambert As I sit at my desk today, I can hardly believe that on November 4th my mom will have been gone two years. Even if I could, I would not ask God to send her back, as sick as she was. As I go through this month, I encourage everyone who reads this letter to make time to give thanks for your families. Spend time with your families. Paul said in 1 Thessalonian 5:18 In everything give thanks for this is the will of our God in Christ Jesus for you. I can tell you there is not a day that goes by that I don t miss my mom. What I m saying is, count your blessings while you have them. Tomorrow is not promised for any of us. Take today and live it to the fullest, and everywhere you go follow Jesus. Remember I m here for you, and my door is open to you. In Christ Jesus name, Chaplain Scott Lambert. Fun Facts In 1789, the first national holiday of Thanksgiving was observed in honor of the creation of the new United States Constitution. Sarah Josepha Hale is referred to as the Godmother of Thanksgiving for urging governors, editors, ministers, and President Lincoln to make Thanksgiving Day a fixed national festival. In 1939, pressured by store owners who wanted more shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, President Franklin D. Roosevelt changed Thanksgiving from the fourth to the third Thursday in November. In 1941, it was changed back to the fourth Thursday. Turkey became the traditional Thanksgiving fare because at one time it was a rare treat due to its cost. Welcome New Residents! Barbara Davis Mattie Morgan Fay Evens Edith Mass Ellen Turner Happy Birthday! Resident Employee Grace Hastings Allie Maddox Glennie Coley Nov. 7 Nov. 17 Nov. 19 Marva Adams Sonia Crawford Joanette Rimando Jill Shooks Veda Driver LaShekia Smith Kieana Hartline Nov. 7 Nov. 8 Nov. 11 Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 30 Nov. 30 5 November 2018 Newsletter
Just for Fun Word Find A W M J S O P V Q J R N D P Z W R N M G G Q X M Y H N S A L Q L Z X A R T P C J F I E S N A E B V W O K A E H W U M A S H E D A T K T C J I X T A M J S S Y H O A M A E I P P P K P P U U K F E R E C D L H W F G T U K S P X P D M R Q R A T F G F T O P Y R R E B N A R C H L H U A P X K S U U H E R R C R L T M E Z D T Y E E P H J E A E K A T L R M N H J J F Y A T D G O B Y Q U L C R Y K E S M I T M C R Q U N S Z T X Q P R O L L S V B E W L L X E T L E Q T O I R H K Z P F Q H X Y V Y P E K H F V J K APPLE PIE CORN MASHED POTATOES MILK SQUASH BEANS GRAVY CRANBERRY SAUCE PUMPKIN PIE STUFFING BREAD HAM SWEET POTATOES ROLLS TURKEY Cross-Word 1 2 Across 2. Reddish growth that covers the throat 3 and neck of a turkey. 4. Main course at Thanksgiving supper. 4 7. Another word for family members. 7 5 6 8 9. Thanksgiving Season. 10. People who have migrated to a different land from where they were born. 9 Down 10 1. Another name for corn. 3. Sauce to pour over turkey. 5. A celebratory, large meal. 6. You visit them on Thanksgiving. 8. Type of filling. Riverwood Senior Living Community 6
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 Uzoma Booket Congratulations to Uzoma Booket, Riverwood s October Employee of the Month. As a CNA, Uzoma has been part of the Riverwood team since July. She continuously offers wonderful care and compassion to our residents. Thanks for all you do, Uzoma! You are appreciated. 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