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
April 16
Easter
April 17
Blah, Blah, Blah Day
April 18
Adult Autism Awareness Day
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.
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
Residents Outing: Woodstock Bakery – March 10th
We had a wonderful time celebrating Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras. A special lunch was prepared by the Di-
The residents enjoyed a bus ride to Woodstock Bakery. They got to choose from a variety of cupcakes and
etary Department. It consisted of homemade gumbo, New Orleans style. Later, all the residents gathered
pastries. They loved the cake balls most of all. They also enjoyed socializing, taking pictures with the staff
for Jazz music with Jeff Long & Band. Everyone wore beads and masks in the traditional style. Besides the
and admiring all the great wall art located in the bakery. It was like an exhibit and a tasting all in one!
great Jazz music, everyone enjoyed sipping on non-alcoholic hurricanes while listening to the music.
FUNtastic Friday: Crazy Hat Day – March 3rd
Indoor Picnic Style Lunch – March 13th
The staff and residents were encouraged to get creative and come up with a crazy hat for FUNtastic Friday.
Today was a perfect day for an indoor picnic lunch (it was a cold and rainy day outside)!
The residents and staff had fun modeling some of their creations.
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.
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Upcoming Events
April 7th at 1:00 pm
FUNtastic Friday: Camouflage Day
April 19th at 6:00 pm
Slumber Party
April 26th at 11:00 am
Volunteer Luncheon
Today is Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day. Instead,
National Volunteer Week is April 23-29. The Di-
we are planning a Pajama Slumber Party for the
etary Department will prepare a special lunch for
residents. As the name implies, we encourage every-
all our volunteers who give of their time helping out
one to dress in their pajamas. A party will be held
at Regency. We appreciate them!
in the Theatre Room with a movie night and popcorn. Get cozy and join in.
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!
Spring Jokes
How excited was the gardener about spring?
So excited he wet his plants.
Does February like March?
No, but April May
April 11th at 2:00 pm
Browsing at Butler’s Antique Mall
April 13th at 2:00 pm
Easter Party & Egg Hunt
April 9th is National Cherish an Antique Day. We
It’s time for an Easter celebration! We’ll be busy
are celebrating during the week by visiting Butler’s
coloring Easter eggs and making baskets before the
Antique Mall. The residents will enjoy a bus ride,
party. The egg hunt will take place in the courtyard.
followed by browsing through all the antique pieces
Prizes will be awarded to the resident that finds the
& furniture. We will let the residents choose their
“golden egg” and to the person who finds the most
favorite antique piece while having a look around.
eggs. After the hunt, we will enjoy a party complete
Who knows? They might find something familiar
with snacks and a visit from the Easter bunny.
and sentimental.
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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!
Save
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May 5th — FUNtastic Friday
May 13th — Mothers Day Luncheon from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Community Spotlight
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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
E aster Fun Facts
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Eggs have been seen as ancient symbol of fertility, while springtime is considered to bring new life and rebirth.
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76% of Americans think the ears of a chocolate bunny should be the first to be eaten.
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Egg dyes were once made out of natural items such as onion peels, tree bark, flower petals, and juices.
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Easter takes place on a Sunday, after the 40-day period called Lent. Lent is referred to as a time of fasting, but
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The largest ever Easter egg hunt was in Florida, where 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs.
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Happy Birthday!
Welcome New
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Nancy White
Apr. 11
Della Smith
Apr. 17
Marion White
Apr. 28
Vella Greer
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Franklin Day
Apr. 30
Lynda Homeier
Apr. 29
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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
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4. Workers in Birmingham, who make the famous
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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
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Thank You,
for your outstanding service & care!
Employee of the Year
Employee of the Month
Sylvia Livingston
Mona Carpenter
Sylvia has been employed
Mona has been an out-
at Regency for 13 years.
standing caregiver since
Her job title is Caregiver/
she’s been employed at
CNA. Sylvia acts as a pre-
Regency. She helps resi-
ceptor for the new caregiv-
dents with the activities of
ers and ensures they know
daily living, giving their
how and what to do to take
families the peace of mind
care of the residents. She treats her co-workers
that their loved ones are well cared for. She has an
and residents with respect and care. Sylvia goes
outstanding personality and is very courteous to
well beyond her job description, but most of all,
everyone she encounters. We are recognizing her
she brightens the day for everyone. We are very
because she goes above and beyond for the res-
blessed to have Sylvia as part of our team. Great
idents. We are so happy to have Mona as part of
job, Sylvia!
our Regency team. Congratulations!
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