August 2017
Read-a-Romance Novel Month
What Will Be Your Legacy? Month
International Clown Week August 1–7
Lighthouse Day Sweet August 7 Summertime! Social Security Day August 14 Even though August in Virginia is sweltering hot there are still cool things to do at Carriage Hill. Come see Elvis impersonator Randy Roe in Bad Poetry Day the Rose Room at 2:00 on the 2nd. Get refreshed at our Fruit Fest Social August 18 August 21st at 2:00 in the Rose Room/Screened Patio, to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day. Some chilled fruit should bring a smile to Kiss and Make Up your face as we enjoy entertainment from Mike Milestead. And join us Day rd August 25 on the 23 to show us what you’ve got at our Carriage Hill’s Got Talent- Talent Show. Residents, staff, families are all encouraged to participate. We look forward to seeing your there! Keep an eye on your activity calendar. There are plenty of fun things to keep you busy.
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Newspaper August
The newspaper in the front lobby is for everyone’s Flower: enjoyment. Please do not Gladiolus remove it from the lobby. If you are interested in receiving a paper you
may subscribe to one and it will be delivered to you Birthstone: daily. Thank you. Peridot
Famous Birthdays
Francis Scott Key – August 1, 1779 Outings Louis Armstrong – August 4, 1901 Neil Armstrong – August 5, 1930 If you are interested in Dustin Hoffman – August 8, 1937 Allegra Kent – August 11, 1937 attending a scheduled Mae West – August 17, 1893 outing please see or notify Robert De Niro – August 17, 1943 Activities staff to have your Connie Chung – August 20, 1946 Dorothy Parker – August 22, 1893 name put on the list as soon Leonard Bernstein – August 25, 1918 as possible. Spots fill up Leo Tolstoy – August 28, 1828 quickly and space is limited. Ted Williams – August 30, 1918 Van Morrison – August 31, 1945
Residents Staff 1st Margaret Gibson 1st Ruby Hernandez rd 1st Fred Filter 3 Chandra Monroe rd th 3 Quanetta Minor 4 Beverly Beltramini th th 9 Cheryl Jones 4 Annie Rollins th th 10 Robin Brown 7 Nell Williams th th 12 Laura Garrett 11 Hazel Brown th th 14 Barbara Kovack 11 Clarence Burleigh 14th Vida Opkutawiah th 18 Wilson Banks 16th Karla Medrano th 18 Doris Cumberland 19th Pauline Lewis 21st Virginia McElroy 20th Matthew Miller 25th Shirley Byram 24th Ifunanya Madubueze 26th David Harris 27th Lacrisha Dandridge 26th Oris Headlee 28th Kendra Lee 31st Nadine Richards 31st Pallavi Chopade
New Happy Hour Entertainer-August 25th
Recent Performances
Kennedy Center, Washington, DC Herndon Jazz Festival, Herndon, VA Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, Reston, VA
Columbia Picks Blues Festival, Arlington, VA
Jazz by Night Celebration, Towne House Restaurant, Media, PA Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis, MD
Low Country Blues Festival, Charleston, SC Fleet Blues Festival, Albany, NY The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland
Over a career spanning more than twenty years, Barbara has covered a lot of musical ground, unafraid to explore new territory at each turn. In the early years, she performed country, folk, New-Wave rock and toured the singer- songwriter circuit. But when Barbara began listening to Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace and Billie Holiday and working with blues and jazz guitarist Mac Walter and bassist Steve Wolf in the early 90’s, she realized blues and jazz were her musical raison d'être. Among her plentiful talents, she had found her most compelling and comfortable niche.
Today Barbara is best known not only for being an accomplished vocal interpreter of the great jazz and blues standards; but also for her ability to stretch the boundaries of the female jazz and blues singer image. She writes award-winning songs. She plays guitar. She collaborates with other acclaimed artists to produce engaging live shows and music education programs. She’s as comfortable in a New York cabaret show or a major venue like The Kennedy Center as she is in an intimate house concert or a bohemian cafe. Barbara’s expertise and talent place her squarely in the company of the legends she teaches about in her educational series "Women of Blues and Jazz,” but it’s her ability to transition smoothly from chanteuse to girl-next-door to perceptive poet that makes her so delightfully her own woman. Barbara Martin’s comfort with all these sides of herself and the way she articulates it in song shows us that being true to ourselves is the fulfillment of our oft life-diverted dreams.
Reviews: "Her voice has become lilting and uplifting, giving off an aura of happiness, similar in register and tone to that of Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a joy to hear. The ten-song setlist is all originals, filled with a lyrical sophistication and playfulness that continues to unfold with each listening.” -Jim Newsom "Fresh, intelligent and engrossing...music to savor again and again." -Portfolio Magazine "Jazzy originals in a torch style grace... Martin's distinctive low voice and great band tag these songs with a light spirit." - Blues Revue, "This singer-songwriter’s artistry is as American in style as it is universal in emotional intelligence…” Washington Post "She is carrying the torch of Ida Cox, Bessie Smith and Sippie Wallace and beautifully evokes their styles into her own compositions.” -Blues Rag, Baltimore Blues Society Attention all responsible parties…Spring is here and we are asking for your "Barbara has the ability to capture the tradition of the blues and make the music come alive for her listeners.” - help in cleaning out your loved one’s wardrobe and swapping out winter Patrick Golden, Williamsburg Regional Library and Arts Center clothes for spring/summer clothes and making sure clothing is the appropriate "Whether she’s singing a smoky blues number or a gentle ballad, her wonderfully versatile and powerful voice pulls you in and makes you listen.” -Brenda Barkley, Tidewater Friends of Folk Music size. Please be sure to leave a few sweaters and/or a jacket for those chillier "Your extraordinary performance upheld the high quality standard of our mission. We received rave reviews from days. Also, please clear any items from the top of wardrobes as they are not our audience.” -Garrett Lakes Art Festival, McHenry, MD storage areas due to fire codes. Thank you. "articulate, focused, polished and engaging” -Performing Songwriter Lady Sings the Blues, Ed Tutwiler, May/June, -Americana Rhythm Music Magazine http://www.americanarhythm.com/Current_Issue.html
Star of the Month’s Name
Get Well Go Home
Carriage Hill staff celebrates a few of many successful discharges home.
Administration Admissions Administrator, John Sevier Director of Admissions & Marketing, Colleen Steffey Human Resources Manager, Tami Betts Rehab Business Office Rehab Coordinator, Amanda George
Business Office Manager, Wanda Jenkins Dining Services Dietitian, Linda Timm Facilities Director of Dietary Services, Deborah Freeman Environmental Services Director, Robert Saar Maintenance Manager, Jim Montgomery Medical Services Medical Director, Dr. Chris Harrington Nursing Physician, Dr. Joseph Director of Nursing, Jewel Myers, RN Assistant Director of Nursing, Evanthe Rockwood, RN Social Services Unit Manager Old Dominion/Centennial Way, Director of Social Services, Rachel Leonard Monika Trapp, LPN Social Services Assistant, Trish Stenger Unit Manager Commonwealth Lane/Victory Court, Jessica Bell, LPN Activities Unit Manager Memory Lane, Christina Bates, LPN Director of Activities, Ruth Boyd Activities Assistants, Alyssa Spencer& Ashley Blount
6106 Health Center Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22407