May 1 May Day/ Lei Day May Newsletter 2018 May 2 Two Different Color Shoes Day May 5 Cinco De Mayo May 8 National Coconut Cream Pie Day May 11 Military Spouse Appreciation May 13 Mother s Day May 15 National Senior Citizens Day May 18 Pizza Party Day May 19 Armed Forces Day May 20 Pick Strawberries Day May 22 Vanilla Pudding Day Hello Residents, Each resident s POA has received information on Regency s brief program. We hope you find the pricing is fair to the budget. The office will be faxing the first orders for the program May 1st. You can always join or drop the program at any time. The quantities of briefs ordered may be adjusted at any time. If you need a form, you can just ask for one at the front desk. I am excited about this program, in that it may relieve a little stress from our families. Enjoy your May. Jennie Spraggins, Executive Director May 24 Red Nose Day May 28 Memorial Day May 30 National Health & Fitness Day Regency Retirement Village of Jackson
Recent Events Tea Party & Games with Union University Students March 20th Students from Union University love to come volunteer for activities with the residents. Different students usually come every month to spend time with the residents, whether it s socializing or playing games. We decided on having a Tea Party, which consisted of hot tea, powdered doughnuts, and an assortment of cookies. The residents had the opportunity to choose different flavors of tea. The students enjoyed socializing with the residents during the party. Afterwards they challenged Remembrance Village in games of bingo and bean bag toss. They always look forward to coming back. Balloon Volleyball March 28th The residents enjoy this activity so much. This is one of their favorite and most competitive activities they enjoy doing. Everyone is positioned in a circle with pool noodles and a balloon. They all take turns hitting the balloon back and forth to each other. It brings much joy and laughter to everyone. We usually play this game twice a week, which they look forward to. 1 May 2018 Newsletter
Easter Party & Egg Hunt March 29th The Easter Bunny arrived again this year to hunt eggs with the residents. The weather was rainy, but it did not stop the Easter Bunny from visiting. Most of the residents participated in the hunt. The winner of the golden egg received a prize. After the hunt, everyone enjoyed a party, complete with snacks. Photos were taken of the residents with the Easter Bunny. Spring Fling Luncheon April 18th Each month a different lunch theme is chosen. This month, we chose Spring Fling. The dining room was decorated in butterflies and flowers. The residents wore hats and spring colors. Dietary Department prepared a wonderful meal just for this event. The menu consisted of chicken & avocado wraps, chicken & spinach wraps, hot wings, Monte Cristo sandwiches, a complete table of fresh fruit, deviled eggs, pasta primavera, and a fruity punch. Regency Retirement Village of Jackson 2
Upcoming Events Rock-a-Billy Dancers May 3rd at 2:00 pm The residents always crowd the Conference Room to see this group of ladies perform. The Rock-a-Billy Dancers are a group of retired seniors who love to volunteer their time entertaining the residents. They perform line dancing. They always encourage the residents to participate in their routines. Some of them do. We always look forward to having them come out. Kentucky Derby Day May 4th at 1:00 pm Each month a different theme is chosen for FUNtastic Friday. This month s theme is Kentucky Derby Day. Everyone gather your hats for the races. Let s see who can be the most creative with your hats. We will all gather for games and delicious snacks. Picnic in the Park May 11th at 11:30 am The residents always look forward to all the outings. This month, we have a picnic lunch outing planned. A traditional lunch menu will be prepared which will consist of fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, & peach cobbler. Afterwards, some of the residents plan to enjoy taking a walk in the park. 3 May 2018 Newsletter
Mother s Day Luncheon May 12th at 11:30 am In celebration of Mother s Day, a special luncheon will be prepared by the Dietary Department. Family and friends are welcome to come dine with your loved one. The prices are: $6.00 for adults; $3.00 for children 12 and under. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by May 7th by calling 731-661-9888. Men s Breakfast with Mark May 14th at 7:30 am A men s breakfast will be held once a month in the Cafe. Mark, with Englewood, will be the host. He would like for every man to bring a story to tell. We look forward to seeing all the men together for this monthly event. What s Cookin Wednesday: Western Theme Lunch May 16th at 11:30 am Each month, a different theme is chosen for What s Cookin Wednesday. The month of May s lunch will be a Western Theme. We always love seeing who can be the most creative. We encourage residents and staff to join in on the fun. The Dietary Department will prepare a special lunch just for this event. Memorial Day Celebration & Cookout May 31st at 1:30 pm Residents, family and friends are invited to join us as we honor all of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. We will recognize our Regency veterans with a pinning ceremony hosted by AseraCare Hospice. The Fireside Chat/Honor Guard will also be special guests in this program. Afterwards, everyone can enjoy grilled hot dogs & ice cream. Save The Date June 1st FUNtastic Friday June 16th Father s Day Luncheon Regency Retirement Village of Jackson 4
Community Spotlight Joe Hudson Memorial Day is celebrated this month. Mr. Joe Hudson, a Veteran, was chosen for the Resident Spotlight this month. Mr. Hudson was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He attended Northside High School, where he played football and was also captain of the team. He met the love of his life during high school. After high school, he attended college in Knoxville, TN where he studied engineering. During that time, he was drafted into the Army. After 2 years of being in the service, he married his high school sweetheart. Mr Hudson worked at Conalco for 41 years. He had 3 children. Some of his life long hobbies are fishing, hunting, and farming. After work, in his spare time, he loved to farm and garden. We are so grateful to have Mr. Hudson in our community. We give him many thanks for serving our country. May Fun Facts Armed Forces Day was created to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Days. More phone calls are made on Mother s Day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with Mom often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent. The American incarnation of Mother s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908. Each year on Memorial Day, a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 pm local time. 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Source: www.history.com Welcome New Residents! Happy Birthday! Resident Employee Bill Dellastatious Paula Graham May 11 Melissa Strayhorn May 1 Ike Castlellaw Anne Shaw May 11 Ann Hall May 4 Thelma Dowland May 12 Patsy Hill Jones May 25 5 May 2018 Newsletter
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Thank You, for your outstanding service & care! Employee of the Year Walter Reid Regency Retirement Village of Jackson is proud to announce our Employee of the Year, Mr. Walter Reid. He has worked for Regency for almost 5 years. He cooks and serves in the Dietary Department. His dedication to his team and residents has been outstanding. Walter is a people person. He loves to interact with the residents and anyone else that steps into the Dining Room. He s always willing to lend a helping hand. He comes to work everyday, and doesn t miss a beat. He s always looking out for everyone else. Employee of the Month Beth Joyner Hats off to Beth Joyner for being selected as Employee of the Month. Beth is one of our great nurses in Remembrance Village. She has been employed for 16 months. Beth is very dedicated to the residents and families. She goes above and beyond her duties daily. We are glad to have her as part of our Regency Team! Answer Key: Connect with Us: facebook.com/pages/regency-retirement-jackson/176921574978 pinterest.com/regencyjackson/ 420 Cheyenne Drive Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 661-9888 jspraggins@regencyretirementjackson.com JN04N