April 1 April Fool s Day April Newsletter 2017 April 3 Find a Rainbow Day April 4 Ballroom Dancing Day April 7 World Health Day April 9 Palm Sunday April 10 National Siblings Day April 11 Passover April 13 Plant Appreciation Day April 14 Good Friday Hello Residents, I would like to welcome Heidi Bullock to Regency Jackson s team. Heidi is our RN and new Director of Nursing. She comes to us from a local geriatric hospital. Heidi is married with three children, a set of twin girls and one boy. She enjoys cooking for friends and craft work. Please stop by and say hello. April 16 Easter April 17 Blah, Blah, Blah Day April 18 Adult Autism Awareness Day Family and friends, please continue to check our monthly newsletter and calendars for all the latest and greatest upcoming events. Jennie Spraggins, Executive Director April 19 Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day April 28 Arbor Day Regency Retirement Village of Jackson
Recent Events Fat/Tuesday Mardi Gras February 28th We had a wonderful time celebrating Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras. A special lunch was prepared by the Dietary Department. It consisted of homemade gumbo, New Orleans style. Later, all the residents gathered for Jazz music with Jeff Long & Band. Everyone wore beads and masks in the traditional style. Besides the great Jazz music, everyone enjoyed sipping on non-alcoholic hurricanes while listening to the music. Residents Outing: Woodstock Bakery March 10th The residents enjoyed a bus ride to Woodstock Bakery. They got to choose from a variety of cupcakes and pastries. They loved the cake balls most of all. They also enjoyed socializing, taking pictures with the staff and admiring all the great wall art located in the bakery. It was like an exhibit and a tasting all in one! FUNtastic Friday: Crazy Hat Day March 3rd The staff and residents were encouraged to get creative and come up with a crazy hat for FUNtastic Friday. The residents and staff had fun modeling some of their creations. Indoor Picnic Style Lunch March 13th Today was a perfect day for an indoor picnic lunch (it was a cold and rainy day outside)! The residents were encouraged to dress in picnic attire. We all pretended we were going to a picnic, so they dressed in clothing that they would wear for such an outing. Dietary prepared sack lunches for everyone to make it even more special. The dining room was decorated picnic style with plaid tablecloths, napkins and cups. Because no picnic is complete without them, we even had plastic ants on tables! The residents really enjoyed playing along and eating the food. 1 April 2017 Newsletter Regency Retirement Village of Jackson 2
Upcoming Events April 7th at 1:00 pm FUNtastic Friday: Camouflage Day FUNtastic Friday is held the first Friday in every month. This month s theme is Camouflage Day. The residents and staff are encouraged to dress in camouflage attire. Everyone can get creative and come up with their own creations. You may have to point yourself out if you do too good of a job blending into your surroundings! April 19th at 6:00 pm Slumber Party Today is Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. Instead, we are planning a Pajama Slumber Party for the residents. As the name implies, we encourage everyone to dress in their pajamas. A party will be held in the Theatre Room with a movie night and popcorn. Get cozy and join in. Spring Jokes How excited was the gardener about spring? So excited he wet his plants. April 26th at 11:00 am Volunteer Luncheon National Volunteer Week is April 23-29. The Dietary Department will prepare a special lunch for all our volunteers who give of their time helping out at Regency. We appreciate them! Does February like March? No, but April May April 11th at 2:00 pm Browsing at Butler s Antique Mall April 9th is National Cherish an Antique Day. We are celebrating during the week by visiting Butler s Antique Mall. The residents will enjoy a bus ride, followed by browsing through all the antique pieces & furniture. We will let the residents choose their favorite antique piece while having a look around. Who knows? They might find something familiar and sentimental. April 13th at 2:00 pm Easter Party & Egg Hunt It s time for an Easter celebration! We ll be busy coloring Easter eggs and making baskets before the party. The egg hunt will take place in the courtyard. Prizes will be awarded to the resident that finds the golden egg and to the person who finds the most eggs. After the hunt, we will enjoy a party complete with snacks and a visit from the Easter bunny. What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny What does the Easter Rabbit get for making a basket? Two points just like everybody! Why is the letter A like a flower? A bee ( B ) comes after it! May 5th FUNtastic Friday May 13th Mothers Day Luncheon from 11:30 am 12:30 pm 3 April 2017 Newsletter Date Regency Retirement Village of Jackson Save The 4
Community Spotlight Just for Fun Cynthia Jones Ms. Jones was selected to the resident spotlight for April. She was born in Tampa, Florida, later moving to Georgia. She went to college in Mississippi, then returned to Georgia, where she lived for many years and taught school. She was married to the late Frank Akers for years. After his death, she united with the late Aubrey Jones; his career was in the U.S. Air Force as a Lt. Colonel. Ms. Jones has 4 children and 5 grandchildren. She has loved contributing to community services, traveling, and just enjoying great conversation from everyone. Her favorite activity is Zumba. She loves Regency Retirement Jackson. We re glad she s a part of our family! Word Find J E L L Y B E A N M Y D E C H F M E T S F Q G O S S E A R C H J E O D I T E I L P V A L I N K L Q K P U W Q B F E D A R A P T C H I P S B Q B C H K C R Q N Y D N A C G L B E U Z O U Y T Y D S B B O I I N J D B G I H O G N F O E K R B E W W V A A Q H N S B U A L I C H N E I U D K R A R T M S F A R C G T N Q M Y O I O X E A J Y U M Q T N K D E J Y J L N B T K H X B B B Y H K S D K B Y E F H G C U R Y C W R C Q O N W S M N X Y C G I T H D O F I P Z K Z G I R K N C T F B T H L M S B I J M S W O Y N Easter Fun Facts BASKET CANDY DECORATED JELLYBEAN SEARCH Eggs have been seen as ancient symbol of fertility, while springtime is considered to bring new life and rebirth. 76% of Americans think the ears of a chocolate bunny should be the first to be eaten. BONNET BUNNY CHICKS CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG PAR ADE RABBIT SPRING SUNDAY Egg dyes were once made out of natural items such as onion peels, tree bark, flower petals, and juices. Easter takes place on a Sunday, after the 40-day period called Lent. Lent is referred to as a time of fasting, but participants focus more on giving up one significant indulgence. 1 Cross-Word Across The largest ever Easter egg hunt was in Florida, where 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs. Welcome New Residents! Betty Foy Rosemary Roberts Lucile Lacy Resident Nancy White Marion White Franklin Day Happy Birthday! Apr. 11 Apr. 28 Apr. 30 Employee Della Smith Vella Greer Lynda Homeier Apr. 17 Apr. 28 Apr. 29 2 8 3 4 6 7 5 2. In the US, only 12 of the 50 states recognize as a holiday. 6. The art of painting eggs is called pysanka, which originated in. It involves using wax and dyes to color the egg. 8. The White House of tradition of the Easter Egg Roll started back in 1878, with President! 9. Next to Halloween, Easter is the biggest -consuming holiday of the year. Down 1. Term Easter gets its name from Eastre, the - goddess who symbolizes the hare and the egg. 3. An estimated $14.7 billion is spent in total for in the US. 4. Workers in Birmingham, who make the famous Creme Egg, produce more than 1.5 million egg delights a year. 9 5. The idea of the Easter bunny giving candies and eggs is said to have originated in during the middle ages. 7. The tallest Easter egg chocolate was made in in 2011. It stood at 10.39 meters and weighed an astounding 7,200 kg. 5 April 2017 Newsletter Regency Retirement Village of Jackson 6
Thank You, for your outstanding service & care! Employee of the Year Sylvia Livingston Sylvia has been employed at Regency for 13 years. Her job title is Caregiver/ CNA. Sylvia acts as a preceptor for the new caregivers and ensures they know how and what to do to take care of the residents. She treats her co-workers and residents with respect and care. Sylvia goes well beyond her job description, but most of all, she brightens the day for everyone. We are very blessed to have Sylvia as part of our team. Great job, Sylvia! Employee of the Month Mona Carpenter Mona has been an outstanding caregiver since she s been employed at Regency. She helps residents with the activities of daily living, giving their families the peace of mind that their loved ones are well cared for. She has an outstanding personality and is very courteous to everyone she encounters. We are recognizing her because she goes above and beyond for the residents. We are so happy to have Mona as part of our Regency team. Congratulations! Answer Key: Connect with Us: facebook.com/pages/regency-retirement-jackson/ pinterest.com/regencyjackson/ 420 Cheyenne Drive Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 661-9888 jspraggins@regencyretirementjackson.com JN04N