The Oakleaf April 2017
Field Trip to Callaway Gardens/Day Butterfly House and Birds of Prey Show
Monday, April 17th - Bus leaves at 9:30 am
$17.00 per person
Plus, residents will purchase their own lunch at the Discovery Café.
Sign up at the Front Desk under Trips
Love the Earth!
Did you know? The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail
each year. 44% goes to the landfill unopened. On average, we receive 16 pieces of junk mail a week, compared to only 1.5 personal letters. The majority of household waste consists of
junk mail. Beginning in April, Clairmont Oaks will replace the
trash cans located by the resident mail boxes with a “recycle” bin.
Please support our community effort in this very easy, Earth
saving change.
Also, you are invited to attend a “gourd bird house craft
workshop” on Friday, April 21st at 1:00 pm.
The bird houses will be hung around our property and local parks
to encourage bird activity.
Please sign up at the Front Desk under “Specials”.
Storytelling at the Oaks
Begins Monday, April 24th at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Please join volunteers, Mai Cavelli and Julia Kneeland for a wonderful time of
sharing stories. Each month we will select a theme to guide our stories. In April
we will focus on “Where were you raised and what is one of your most
treasured memories about that place?” Please write down some notes about
your story ahead of time and bring those with you. And, if you just like to listen
to stories, come and be part of the audience!
404-378-8887
Clairmont Oaks Contact Information
www.Clairmont Oaks.org [email protected]
Zentangle Art Classes
Beginning Tuesday, April 11th at 10:00 am in the Dining Room
The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create
beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to
create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic
satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being.
Please bring white paper and a pen.
Questions? Please contact resident instructor, Marvel Guy. 770-841-8569
Earth Day 2017 Saturday, April 22nd
Reduce + Recycle + Reuse for a Happier Healthier Earth
Live Simply... purchase local...use natural cleaners... join a community garden...
use a filtration system and reusable water bottles instead of using bottled
water... share something... have meatless Mondays... take shorter showers...
turn off lights... bring reusable bags when shopping... use public transportation… donate clothes... buy recycled paper products... shop thrift and consignment shops... unplug unused electronics... Only wash full loads of laundry...
YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS SERVING YOU IN WASHINGTON
Senator David Perdue: (202) 224-3521
https://www.perdue.senate.gov/connect/email
&
Senator Johnny Isakson: (202) 224-3643
https://www.isakson.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/email-me
The Trusted Voice
for Senior Living and Care
Let your elected officials know what is important for
you as a Senior living in their district.
Congressman Hank Johnson: (202) 225-1605
https://www.hankjohnson.house.gov/
YOUR GEORGIA REPRESENTATIVES
Renitta Shannon - House District 84 (404) 656-7859
[email protected]
Elena Parent - Senate District 42 (404) 656-5109
[email protected]
Dessert Social - Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 pm
Don’t pass up this opportunity to meet some of your new neighbors!
Sign up at the Front Desk under “Parties” before Tuesday, April 18th
Welcome New Residents
Donald Murray 213
Mary Ellen Peteet 1111
Mary Russ 1109
This Month’s Quote:
“You must be the change you
wish to see in the world”
Mahatma Gandi
Residents are invited to ….
an afternoon musical performance and sing-a-long
brought to you by
Decatur High School Senior ,
“Eliza Sanders and Friends".
Saturday, April 15th at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Your Clairmont Oaks Senate will hold a raffle in May.
If you have a Raffle worthy item you would like to donate to the
cause, please contact Bill Whipple, at 470-440-5362.
All proceeds from the event will support our Thanksgiving Dinner.
Look for additional information in your May Oakleaf
Proven benefits for older adults that read….
Memory improvement, stress reduction, sharpening decision-making
skills, sleeping better, expanding your knowledge, free entertainment,
mental stimulation, delay onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia...
Visit the Library today!
The rumors are true!!
Breath Meditation has helped participants: lower blood pressure, reduce pain
level, manage difficult situations with more ease, sleep better, develop a calmer
and peaceful mind, and relax, relax, relax…
Join us in the Library on Tuesdays at noon and discover how Breath Meditation
can benefit you!
Chaplain Julie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
4/01
Kerry Lockerman
1220
4/15
Helen Aarts
416
4/02
Jacque Barber
820
416
Charles A. Schunk
819
4/03
Alex Roetger
1103
4/18
Pat Ham
115
4/04
Mary O. Housand
716
4/19
Jane Marchman
G-9
4/07
Dorothy Lee
608
4/19
Rita Cross
907
4/09
Virginia Powell
102
4/19
Tina Bedford
212
4/09
Charles Jones
413
4/20
Bob Baul
919
4/11
Margaret Dukes
303
4/20
Jerome Mallard
508
4/12
Clementene Brown
422
4/28
Jeong Kim
4/12
Linda Stepp
719
4/29
Marian Pihera
823
4/13
Orris Franklin
609
4/30
Sharon Pearson
120
4/14
Edward Campbell
1110
4/30
Jackie Smith
824
4/15
Betty Humphrey
1018
802
Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy
Fourth Floor Dessert Meeting
April Birthday Pizza Party
Friday, April 14th at 2:00 pm
Reservation is required
Friday, April 28 at 12:00 pm
Reservation is required
Mark Your Calendar’s with these upcoming May events:
Monday, May 15th - Mother’s Day Luncheon at 11:30 am
Sunday, May 21st - 4-Seasons Orchestra Performs at 2:00 pm
“Healthy Happenings”
From your Service Coordinators
~Healthy Living Discussion~Fellowship Hall
Decatur Recreation Center - Things To Do
When: Friday April 14 - 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Presented by Sara Holmes, Adult Programs Supervisor
Come to hear about some of the many programs
they offer to older adults that are FREE or very low charge!
Examples include: Computer Classes, Chair Yoga
Senior Aerobics, etc. See you there!
Exercise Class Announcement:
Sit and Get Fit classes on April 3 and April 5 are
cancelled .
Classes will resume the following week.
Connect Hearing will be here to conduct FREE hearing
aid cleaning on Thursday April 20 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Where: Activity
Room. If you also have questions
about hearing aids, they can answer them too.
Sign up in G-2 ahead of time for an appointment with Alex!
Don’t Forget to use the Toco Hills Golden Shuttle on
Mondays and Fridays for FREE to go shopping or to the
Local Senior Center! You can pick up a schedule in
G-2 to see all of the places they go to! It’s a wonderful service!
Drivers Safety Course will be at Clairmont Oaks on Tuesday April 11 9:00 A.M.
to 3:00 P.M. Where: Activity Room
Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for AARP non-members payable to the instructor. Please sign up ahead of time in G-2.
April Movies @ 7:00pm
Monday, April 10th
“Moonlight”
Rated R Drama
Trevante Rhodes
and Andre’ Holland
Monday, April 24th
“Fences”
Rated PG-13 Drama
Denzel Washington
and Viola Davis
Family and Friends are welcome.
Dekalb County Level 2 Drought
There is a Level 2 drought condition in Dekalb County. Any unnecessary use of water is a violation!
We are restricted from using our
sprinklers and irrigation! Only
hand watering at limited times will
be allowed. We need your help to
alert us to running water or faucet
drips via the work order system.
Conservation is Key!
Administrator’s Corner
Important Reminder:
When you have a serious medical
emergency and need the services of the
EMT’s, you are not required to call the
Front Desk first for assistance.
If you are able, you or your family
member or caregiver with you, can call
911 to initiate the needed emergency
service and expedite the arrival of the
EMT’s.
Use your pull cord, or call the front
desk to alert us so that we can come to
your apartment and assess your
situation, following all established
Clairmont Oaks’ emergency protocols.
To Medical Alert System subscribers,
press your call button for emergency
support. If you provided your service
with the Clairmont Oaks phone
number, the service will call us to alert
us of your emergency.
Above All Be Safe!
Your Opinion is Important and Appreciated
There is a suggestion box at the Front Desk.
Creative Collective Meeting
Thursday, April 13th at 12 noon
Please bring items you wish to display in our next exhibit.