november 1 jason jones, comedian november ‘19 newsletter
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The fall season is upon us, and it's time to enjoy the changing leaves and the crisp fall air. Thank you for choosing Regency as your home!
We have three public events this month. Join us for any of the following:
First, we'll open our doors to Jason Jones, a comedian from California, as he performs in the 1st floor dining room. Join us on Friday, November 1st at 1:30 pm for some clean fun comedy and sweet eats.
Second, join Hospice of North Alabama for a free CEU class titled "Behaviors and the Dementia Patient" on Thursday, November 7th. Regency will be serving lunch at 11:30 am with the speaker starting at 12:00 pm.
Third, Regency will honor our veterans on Friday, November 8th at 1:30 pm. SFC Flowers will be presenting, with the Sunshine Singers finish-ing off the hour with the music from the wars and all the branches of service.
In addition, we are proud to announce Memory Care will be enjoying their Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 15th. 2nd and 3rd floor will eat at 11:30 am with Pathways starting at 12:00 pm. RSVP to the front desk for your family members.
Independent, Assisted Living and Seasons will be savoring their Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 21st from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. RSVP to the front desk to save your seat.
Let's continue to strive for excellence and to make Regency the "top shelf" facility in Alabama.
Tim Taylor,Executive Director
NOVEMBER ‘19 NEWSLETTERNovember 1Jason Jones, Comedian
November 3Daylight Savings Time
Ends
November 5Election Day
November 8Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11Veterans Day
November 15Memory Care Thanksgiving
November 21IL/AL/Seasons
Thanksgiving
November 28Thanksgiving Day
November 29Black Friday
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RECENT EVENTS
Jennifer with Chalk Couture came to do an exclusive lesson on screen printing on small chalk boards with the res-idents and family members of Regency! We selected our stencils, picked our favorite paint and then applied it in a thin coat with a rubber spatula. Purple. Silver. Gold. Green. Beautiful and professional! The seniors were so proud of their quality work that several plan to share it with family and loved ones. What works of art!
Crafting Time: Jennifer with Chalk Couture — October 2nd
Regency joined in for a cause that touches home for so many! We met at Big Spring Park for the 2019 Annual Alzheimer's Walk. Sunny skies. Brightly colored t-shirts. Ice cold water. Surrounded by friends and loved ones of those affected so much. What a lovely way to support the ALZ Association, as we donated the money raised through our many bake sales, Bingos and penny wars! Let's continue to make a difference in others' lives!
Alzheimer's Association: Annual Fundraising Walk — September 22nd
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In true Annual Fall Festival fashion, we celebrated the season with flair and style. The Big Daddy Kingfish Band in concert. Canadian Bakin' with giant pretzels. Five different bouncy houses. A massive cookout. Debra with Step by Step Petting Zoo. A Rocket City Clown. Face painting... and even dancing with family, residents and employees. What great times where we made some great memories with great friends and families! Such a celebration. Go Regency!
Annual Fall Festival — October 11th
Pizza! Pizza! One of our favorite "American" foods that originated in Italy. Cheesy. Warm and saucy. Pepperoni or Sausage. Drizzled with garlic butter. Which one is the best? The residents of Regency met in the Sun Room to decide on just that. We compared Papa John's pepperoni and sausage with the matching flavors by Little Caesars. At first it was a tie, but then as more votes were cast, Papa John's out-sliced Little Caesars. What a close call that won a round of applause from the residents as they were so excited to have local chain pizza. Yum! Yum!
Pizza Taste Testing — October 18th
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RECENT EVENTS: HEALTHCARE
Eat a taco with a fork.... straight out of a Doritos bag! Residents enjoyed tacos in a bag, topped with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream, to celebrate National Taco Day!
National Taco Day! — October 4th
Time to get dirty! Our residents enjoyed indoor planting, as everyone gloved up to plant flowers into their very own pots. They poured in dirt, planted the seeds, and topped it off with water. Then they were able to take it to their room to watch a beautiful flower grow.
Indoor Plants — October 2nd
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The residents enjoyed pumpkin carving. They were able to draw their own faces for the pumpkins, and with the help of the staff we carved and made all the pumpkins light up with a small LED light. Residents enjoyed the comfort of a pumpkin night light for their rooms.
Front Porch Pumpkin Carving — October 10th
Our residents prepared their very own pizza on this day. We used Grands biscuits, pizza sauce, cheese and peppero-ni to make this delicious snack. They enjoyed every minute of it!
Make A Snack — October 10th
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Would you like to join your family members for this year's Thanksgiving Dinner? If so, Memory Care will be hold-ing their Thanksgiving Dinner on November 15th (2nd and 3rd floor at 11:30 am with Pathways at 12:00 pm) and Independent/Assisted/Seasons will be celebrating on November 21st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please RSVP to the front desk if you plan to enjoy a plate loaded with goodies (turkey, ham, and all the sides), and our dessert table. Let's gather together for the holiday and make some great memories!
Thanksgiving DinnerNovember 15th/21st
In one of our public events for the month, we will be welcoming Jason Jones, the comedian from California, here to entertain our residents, family members, and guests. With a wonderful clean sense of humor, we'll laugh, clap and participate in his live performance in the 1st floor dining room. Join us in having a great time, as we make Jason feel welcome!
Comedian Jason Jones, Live at Regency!November 1st at 1:30 pm Leo and Bud will join us again in a packed Sun Room as
we listen to our favorite oldies and gospel music. Violin. Voices. Piano. All raised to present an elegant and soothing hour of music and memories with our friends. Be sure you don't miss this event! They are talented and the residents love their musical style!
Classical Country ConnectionNovember 5th at 1:30 pm
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How do we honor our veterans of Regency? By having a big celebration, of course. SFC Flowers will join us from Redstone Arsenal to present hats and Certificates of Appreciation to all our veterans. The Sunshine Singers will finish the last half of the hour with music from the wars and the songs from each branch of service. We'll honor those who have done so much for us and our country!
Veterans Day CelebrationNovember 8th at 1:30 pm
We will be welcoming Becky of Home Depot for this 90 minutes of crafting time! She'll be bringing 4"x4" tiles, for us to paint and create into coasters and small gifts for family members and friends. What would you like to design? A family tree? Names of your family mem-bers? Flowers? A Christmas tree? Whatever your heart's desire, come prepared to create your very own one-of-a-kind gift to pass on. Let's be unique!
Crafting Time: Becky of Home DepotNovember 6th at 2:30 pm
With multiple residents requesting an opportunity to see a movie out on the town, we are booking our first trip on November 12th. The movie will be selected clos-er to time with a popular vote. Be sure to sign up at the front desk if you wish to participate. Let's all go out on the town to see the latest hit. So rewarding and fun!
Movie Time in the CityNovember 12th at 12:30 pm
Tacos? Tamales? Fajitas? Tortillas? What's your favor-ite Mexican food, and have you tried the new Chuy's Mexican Restaurant in town? Now is your chance! Sign up at the front desk to take a trip south on Memorial to see the sites and to enjoy some good eats. Let's see what all the rave is about!
Supper Club: Chuy's MexicanNovember 26th at 3:15 pm
Dec. 6th — FUNtastic Friday
Dec. 17th — Christmas Open House
Save the Date
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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice! We will prepare some delicious pumpkin spice bread, with some yummy pumpkin spice coffee.
Staff members will prepare their famous chili, and we will have judges to decide which chili is the best. We will have 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. May the best chili win!
Were taking our ladies out for lunch and a ride on the town to celebrate Girls Day.
Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! We will have a fun day wearing our Mickey Mouse gear.
UPCOMING EVENTS: HEALTHCARE
Baker's Rack
International Girls Day!
November 7th at 2:00 pm
November 14th at 11:00 am
Annual Chili Cook-Off
Funtastic Friday
November 13th at 2:00 pm
November 15th
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Terry Carter
Betty Sprinkle
Gervase Saksefski
Cecile Hill
John Hamm
Janice Starkey
Mildred Hastings
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David Whaley
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Mary Darnell
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Mr. Roberts has lived at Regency for one year. He served 26 years for the USAF in electronics, radio, charging weapons, and more. He was awarded a Commendation Medal and a Meritorious Service Medal for his devotion. Following the Air Force, he went to college for a bachelor's degree in Industrial Vocational Education at the University of Mississippi. From there, he went on to work at the VA for 20 years in Medical Administration. Charles has 1 daughter, 1 son, and 8 grandchildren. He loves to listen to music for his hobby and joins us frequently in the Sun Room for concerts. We are delighted to have Mr. Roberts as part of the Regency family!
Mr. Charles Roberts
Caroline Fleenor
Willie McCain
Dennis Dutcher
Jean Walker
Mattie Pool (Happy 100!)
Mary Tucker
James Collins
June Robinson
Lydia Goodman
Diane Haddad
Frances Haddad
Robert Allen
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Melody Humphrey
Barbara Seitz
Brian Erskine
Jason Bell
Janice Strickland
Portue Briggs
Oneil Bennett
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LeeAnn Walker
Yolanda Scruggs
Sha'Nice Crooks
Robin Hammonds
Lakisha Miller
Gary Schutt
Naketa Wilson
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Jefferson Bennett
David Castiglione
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!
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Hello and welcome to another edition of Therapy Corner. This month I would like to address falls. This is a topic I have discussed in the past, but it is a topic that cannot be emphasized enough.
More than 1 of 4 older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries.
Some common risk factors for falls are lower body weakness, vita-min D deficiency, and difficulties with walking and balance. Some home hazards to be aware of are throw rugs and clutter. Other risk factors can include the use of medicines such as tranquilizers, sedatives, and antidepressants. Even some over-the-counter medicines can affect balance. Vision problems can increase fall risk, as well as foot pain or poor footwear (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
If you feel you have any of these risk factors, please consult your physician. Physical therapy is an avenue to ad-dress some of these issues as well, so feel free to ask me or any of the other on-site therapists to assist with these issues if needed.
Until next time…
Your Restore Therapy Family, Ryan Parden, PTA
Therapy Corner
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Charles Jones
Charles has been with Regency since March 2017 as a Floor Technician. He goes over and above the call of duty in Environmental Services, helping in emergencies and as-sisting where needed. Charles
is an Alabama fan and owns his own business called "Floors Your Way." Generous and helpful. Kind and considerate. Charles goes out of his way to assist everyone in need. We are honored and privileged to have Charles as part of our Regency family!
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Courtney Paige
Courtney is a hard-working floor tech here at the Regency Towers. He displays a posi-tive attitude, while he assists not just his own department but also Dietary, Marketing and Maintenance. He exem-
plifies what every employee should be as he pours himself into the lives of the residents and assists wherever he’s needed. He is dedicated, devoted and dependable. Our lives are greatly blessed because of Courtney’s work and positive attitude. Thank you for being part of the Regency family!
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Deborah Mouzon
Deborah has been with Regency for 10 months. She is an LPN and works on the rehab station. Deborah was chosen for her positive attitude, the excellent care she provides to our residents and the willing-ness to help the family members. We congratulate her for her hard work. Thanks! Deborah, you rock!
O’Neil has been an employee in the Dietary Department at Regency for over 5 years. His dedica-tion and hard work are evident in how well he pre-pares and serves our patients and residents nutri-tional meals. Thank you, O’Neil, for your consistent commitment to helping team Regency rank above the rest in fine dining.
Healthcare
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
O'Neil D. Bennett
Thank You, for your outstanding service & care!