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Administrative Staff
Administrator
Jude Sittig
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Angela Blanchard
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Mary Beth Melancon
Administrative Assistant
Christie Huval-Ashby
Accts. Receivable Manager
Kathy Murrell
Admissions
Angelique Credeur
Social Services
Claire Gossen
Resident Activity Director
Rose Schexnider
Assistant Activity Director
Joann Richie
Dietary Manager
Sandra Breaux
Hskg/Laundry Supervisor
Joann Leblanc
QA Nurse
Marisa Sonnier
R.A. Supervisor
Sophia Lewis
MDS Coordinator
Mary Thomas, LPN
MDS Coordinator
Eve Lejeune
Maintenance Supervisor
Brett Hoffpauir
(337) 783-2740
March 2014
Resident Spotlight:
Mr. Joseph Daniel Trahan
Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation resident,
Mr. Joseph Daniel Trahan, has been with us for
about five months. His biggest adjustment, so
far, has been having so many people around him
for most of the day. That’s because Mr. Trahan
lived alone for the last thirty-six years. However,
he always kept busy with gardening, watching
old movies, and helping his neighbors, that Mr.
Trahan knows his life has been richly fulfilled.
These days, Mr. Trahan can often be found
sitting in Southwind’s front lobby making new
friends, as well as getting acquainted with old ones. He does seem to
enjoy meeting and greeting people.
Mr. Trahan was born in Crowley, Louisiana to the late Mr. and Mrs.
John Trahan on Feb. 21, 1935. He was the youngest of three boys.
When he was just a lad, Mr. Trahan’s father moved the family to Lyons
Point so he could farm rice. Mr. Trahan’s schooling consisted of
attending North Crowley Elementary and Crowley High School. After
Mr. Trahan graduated from Crowley High School in 1955, he pursued a
career as a communication’s specialist in the United States Air Force.
This is where Mr. Trahan realized he was especially interested in radio
and telegraph. His studies brought him to San Antonio, Texas and then
to Biloxi, Mississippi. After Mr. Trahan completed his schooling in
communications, the Air Force sent him to places such as Southeast
Asia, Thailand, England, Alaska, South Carolina, and Florida for radio
and telegraph work on many different levels. After serving his country
for twenty active years, Mr. Trahan remained in the Air Force Reserves
for two years.
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When Mr. Trahan finally retired completely, he found himself wanting to move back to Crowley. This is where he had a
lot of good memories, family, and longtime friends. Since his mom had passed and his dad made his home at Bayou
Village, Mr. Trahan spoke with his two brothers about buying the family home. Within a few weeks, he did just that.
Two of Mr. Trahan’s favorite things are Christmas and gumbo. As a young boy and even to this day, Christmas has
always been his favorite holiday. Mr. Trahan explains, “Everyone seems to be so happy at Christmas time – the young
and the old.” His favorite food is gumbo – even as a child during the steamy, summer heat. Mr. Trahan recalls, “I’d ask
my mom to fix me a good pot of gumbo. She never disappointed me either. I remember when I’d come home on leave
from the service, whether it was winter, spring, summer, or fall, there sat a huge pot of mother’s gumbo with a side
order of potato salad.”
“Those truly are what I consider the good old days,” he adds with a sheepish grin.
Southwind Talent
Mr. Kenneth Richard, father of Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation
resident Ms. Angela Hannah, recently contributed to our birthday
celebration with a few gospel songs, as Judy Bailey and the LA Playboys
backed him. Residents were both entertained and truly inspired by Mr.
Richard’s musical talent. In fact, all of us at Southwind continue to be
blessed and amazed at the showcase of talent which walks through our
doors on a regular basis. Thank you all!
High-Energy Entertainment
Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation kicked
off the new year with a high-energy musical
group known as Gravel Road Band of Rayne.
Among the guests entertained by the band’s
various French numbers were our residents,
several of the bands’ family members, and
family/friends of Southwind. Pictured here is Southwind resident, Ms.
Ruth Faulk, as she cradles a very tired Madison who was completely
exhausted from dancing to just about every song the band performed.
Although it was Ms. Faulk and Madison’s first acquaintance, it’s easy to see
they felt a great amount of ‘TLC’ for one another.
Holiday Happenings
Wearing Of The Green - March 17, 2014
Whether you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or not, how about
celebrating the color green just because it represents Spring?
According to tradition, the color green became associated with
Ireland, thanks to the Leprechaun-Irish folklore creatures who wore
green to blend in with nature and therefore, be harder to find. St.
Patrick’s Day itself is named for Ireland’s patron Saint.
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Resident
Employee
of the Month
of the Month
Ms. Mildred
Richard
Lawanda Pitre
Birthdays This Month!
Employees
Residents
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Edesse L
Andre B
Lucille L
Gracie L
Ruth S
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Felma T
Elfrieda L
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3/15
3/15
3/17
3/25
3/31
Kathleen Viator
Sonya Myers
Michelle Trahan
Carolyn Wilridge
Zelda Rowie
Diane Maynard
Amelia Leblanc
Jasmine Brown
Bertha Mire
Kiara Wheaton
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Upcoming Events
APRIL 2014
National Nutrition Month
National Professional Social Work Month
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Mardi Gras 4th
Employee Appreciation Day 7th
Daylight Savings Time Begins 9th
St. Patrick’s Day 17th
Spring Begins 20th
National Doctors Day 30th
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"Happiness consists of living
each day as if it were
the first day of your
honeymoon and the last day
of your vacation." -- Leo
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About Us –
At
Southwind
we
strive
not
only
to
provide
excellence in long-term care and rehabilitation, but
also to create an atmosphere of comfort, fun and
excitement through innovative activity programs,
outings, fishing in our stocked pond and buffet- style
dining just to name a few.
Our Mission
Southwind Nursing &
Rehabilitation
Our mission is to enable our residents to live life to its fullest,
regardless of age or health, with compassion, understanding,
804 Crowley-Rayne Hwy.
Crowley, LA 70526-2740
PHONE:
(337) 783-2740
FAX:
(337) 788-2431
respect, dignity, and caring support.
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We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.southwindnursing.org
804 Crowley-Rayne Hwy.
Crowley, LA 70526-2740
Please label your loved ones clothing and items, even if you do their
laundry.
Bring zip lock bags or sealed containers for food storage.
Help keep your loved one’s closet neat by cleaning it out seasonally.
Please do not display items on lights.
Thanks!
Our lost and found items are located in the Laundry Department
(periodically displayed in the Beauty Shop).