March 1
Ash Wednesday
March Newsletter 2017
March 2
Old Stuff Day &
A Cat in the Hat Day
March 8
International Women’s Day
March 9
Clover All Over Day
March 10
Pack a Lunch Day
March 12
Daylight Savings
March 15
Ides of March
March 17
Saint Patrick’s Day
March 18
Quilting Day
March 20
International Earth Day
Hello Residents,
On behalf of our sponsors, we would like to invite you to our
seventh annual Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference in Jackson,
TN on Thursday, March 2, beginning with registration at 8:00
am, the conference at 8:30 am, and ending at 2:15 pm. This will
be a one-day conference designed to provide resources. It will
be held at the Carl Grant Events Center at Union University, and
host a variety of vendors who provide helpful services.
We’re delighted to bring back our featured speaker for the day,
Teepa Snow, who is an occupational therapist with over 30 years
of practice/experience in geriatrics and dementia care.
Teepa will be covering these subjects during the conference:
1. Dementia 360 - Seeing the Condition from Everyone’s Eyes.
March 21
Poetry Day
2. Why Do They Do That? Understanding symptoms and
behaviors in dementia.
March 23
Dixie Cup Day
3. Creative and practical tips for getting through the day.
March 29
Walmart Day
March 31
Crayola Crayon Day
4. Understanding yourself as a caregiver. What do you need to
keep going.
Door prizes and hot buffet lunch are included in the $25
registration fee.
Jennie Spraggins,
Executive Director
Regency Retirement Village of Jackson
Recent Events
FUNtastic Friday Red Carpet/Hollywood Day – February 3
Remembrance Village/ Valentine Crafts with Jill – February 8
FUNtastic Friday is an event held once a month and both residents and staff are encouraged to participate.
Remembrance Village loves craft time. Jill is a volunteer that come once a week for activities. Each week
The theme this month was Red Carpet/Hollywood Day. Some of the residents dressed like their favorite
she has a different craft for the residents. Since Valentine’s was held in February, Remembrance Village has
actor/actress. All the residents walked the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The hallway was decorated with bal-
been working on many crafts.
loons, the red carpet was decorated with stars with all the residents’ names on them. One of the residents
particularly stood out as he lip synced some of Frank Sinatra’s songs. A popcorn bar was set up for everyone to enjoy.
Majik, The Therapy Dog – February 7
Crowning of Valentine King and Queen – February 14
The residents enjoyed visiting with Majik today. Majik is a registered therapy dog. He comes to visit the
We celebrated Valentine’s Day with a crowning of the Valentine’s King and Queen. A King and Queen were
residents once a month. He even makes room visits to some of the residents. Majik loves to do tricks
selected for both Assisted Living and Remembrance Village. The winners were recognized with a crown,
for the residents, he brings them gifts. But most of all he shares his love with hugs, and letting all the
sash and special gift. Afterwards, Mia Diamond sung “My Valentine”. The celebration continued with ball-
residents pet him.
room dancing by Jim Wiseman. He encouraged all the residents to join in on the fun. Some great refreshments were served for everyone to enjoy.
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Upcoming Events
March 3 at 1:00 pm
FUNtastic Friday/ Crazy Hat Day
March 22 at 11:30 am
Italian Theme Lunch
FUNtastic Friday is an event held once a month for residents, and staff to participate in. This month’s
The residents are encouraged to dress in red, white, or green colors to represent colors of the Italian Flag. A
theme is Crazy Hat Day. A celebration will be held to recognize all residents, and they will have the oppor-
special lunch will be prepared by the Dietary Department. A special guest, Larry Strazzella will be here to
tunity to model their hats. Refreshment will be served for everyone to enjoy.
play soft music with his accordion from table to table as the residents dine.
March 7
The Podiatrist Group is Visiting!
March 13 at 11:30 am
Indoor Picnic Style Lunch
March 17 at 3:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The residents are encouraged to dress as if they
The staff and residents are encouraged to wear
were going on a picnic. All the tables will be deco-
green and join in on the fun as we have an Irish
rated picnic style. A special lunch will be prepared
celebration. You won’t want to miss the games and
for this event.
Reuben sandwiches for snack.
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The Podiatrist Group will be here Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
If you want your loved one to be seen, please place their
name on the list at front desk.
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April 07 — FUNtastic Friday
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Community Spotlight
Just for Fun
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Mr. Wilson has been a part of the community for 2 years. He was married for 60 years and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. In 1943,
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March Fun Facts
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The birthstone for March is aquamarine and the flowers are the daffodil or violet.
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March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war, as it was the month in which the military campaigning season got under way after winter.
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In ancient Rome before Julius Caesar’s calendar reform, March was the first month of the year.
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The expression “mad as a March hare” dates back to 1529. It refers to the wild behavior of male hares during
the mating season in March.
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March was called Hlyda or Lide in Old English, which is a reference to the loud winds.
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Cross-Word
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Across
3. St.Patrick is believed to have driven
____ out of Ireland.
6. Lucky charm with 4 leaves.
8. First female Justice of Peace in the U.S.
(last name)
9. ‘March comes in like a lion and goes
out like a ____.’
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Welcome New
R esidents!
Sandra Johnson
Mary Ramsey
Jane Carnel
Happy Birthday!
Resident
Mary Ramsey
Mar. 05
Ann Boston
Mar. 13
Joe Gasser
Mar. 07
Bonnie Holmes
Mar. 23
Alice P. Johnson
Mar. 07
Dan Pearce
Mar 26
Evelyn Barnes
Mar. 08
Barbara Lifsey
Mar. 30
Addison Hilliard
Mar. 10
Jane Carnal
Mar. 30
Charles Galbraith
Mar. 12
Helen Lindenberger Mar. 31
Employee
Shankia McCormick Mar. 04
Beverly Hunt
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Cynthia Brown
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1. City that dyes their river green for St.
Patrick’s day.
2. Irish fairy.
4. Vegetable that can be mashed, boiled,
or baked.
5. In 1010, the first international Women’s
Day conference was held in ____.
7. The flower of March.
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Thank You,
for your outstanding service & care!
Employee of the Year
Employee of the Month
Sylvia Livingston
Angie Brockmeyer
Sylvia has been employed
Angie is one of our great
at Regency for 13 years.
nurses in Remembrance
Her job title is Caregiver/
Village. She has been
CNA. Sylvia acts as a pre-
employed for 15 months.
ceptor for the new caregiv-
Angela is a very dedicated
ers and ensures they know
nurse to the residents
how and what to do to take
and families. She is a true
care of the residents. She treats her co-workers
joy to work with. She goes over and beyond her
and residents with respect and care. Sylvia goes
duties daily. We are glad to have her as part of
well beyond her job description, but most of all,
our Regency Team!
she brightens the day for everyone. We are very
blessed to have Sylvia as part of our team. Great
job, Sylvia!
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