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Willowbend recently hosted a beautiful pageant in our main dining room. Ten ladies of Willowbend were elegantly dressed for the event in which Mr. Butch Dicus was our master of ceremonies. Mr. Dicus, a well-known Elvis impersonator, also provided a dazzling song and dance performance for us. Thank you to our amazing Dietary Department for the table of delicious refreshments. And another special thank you to all
of the staff who put up the beautiful decorations and helped our residents prepare for the event. It was a success because of all of you!
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R esident Employee of the Month of the Month Roy Higgs has been a
resident at our facility Sheri Hill is our treatment since 12-7-11. He is a nurse. She is a happily very helpful resident to married woman who both staff and other enjoys spending quality time with her husband, son residents. Mr. Higgs is a joy to have at our facility. and two stepdaughters.
OCTOBER 2012 Residents: S M T W T F S
R. Robinson 10/02 1 2 3 4 5 6
E. Currie 10/03 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
J. Jones 10/09 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
D. Smith 10/10 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
M. Boyd 10/13 Employees: 28 29 30 31 D. Sullivan 10/16 Deborah Haycraft 10/04
T. Houston 10/17 Meranda Whitfield 10/08 NOVEMBER 2012 P. Sjogren 10/19 Amanda Derrick 10/19 S M T W T F S A. Winford 10/22 Raquel Martinez 10/25 1 2 3
P. Hudson 10/27 Coateary Lott 10/26 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Y. Bledsoe 10/29 Earlene Jackson 10/28 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 U pcoming Events Upcoming Events Mark your calendars and join us! DECEMBER 2012
S M T W T F S Residents Birthday Party October 5 1 Red Hat’s Society October 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pink Week October 15-19 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Southland Park October 18 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Halloween Carnival October 27 Halloween Party October 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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B iographical Highlights of Elvis' Life Biographical Highlights of Elvis' Life As part of the Elderpalooza music program, we’ve been swinging and swaying this month to a variety of rock and roll music, including tunes from Elvis Presley. From his all-time greatest hits Love Me Tender to All Shook Up, who doesn’t love Elvis Presley? To remember and honor one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century, below is a biographical highlight of the “King of Rock and Roll’s” life. Source: wikipedia.org
"Hound Dog" released as a double- February 1, 1968: Daughter Lisa : Elvis is born, in January 8, 1935 sided single. Marie Presley is born in Memphis. Tupelo, Mississippi. November, 1956: Presley makes his July, 1969: Presley opens at Las : Elvis records a demo Summer, 1953 acting debut with the movie "Love Me Vegas. acetate at Memphis Recording Service. Tender". October 9, 1973: Priscilla and Elvis July 5, 1954: Elvis records a song that is March, 1958: Elvis gets the call and is get divorced. widely recognized as the birth of rock' n drafted into US Army. He gets stationed January 14, 1973: Aloha From 'roll - "That's All Right (Mama)" in Germany where he meets Priscilla Hawaii concert. : Signs a record deal November, 1955 Beaulieu. August 16, 1977: Elvis dies at with RCA for $35000. Shortly March, 1960: Elvis is discharged from Graceland Mansion, Memphis. afterwards Elvis has a number 1 US Army after 2 years service. January 23, 1986: Elvis Presley is hit with the song "Heartbreak Hotel". May 1, 1967: Elvis marries Priscilla inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall August 1956: "Don't Be Cruel" and Beaulieu in Las Vegas. of Fame.
With Marion High School
Last month, special visitors from Marion High School dropped in at Willowbend.
A friendly group of teenagers came to visit and play Bingo with our residents. We all enjoyed seeing young kids in the building. Residents were also delighted by the teenagers who made room- to-room visits with those unable to attend Bingo in the dining room. Thank you so much Marion High School, and we look forward to Our Mission seeing you all again soon! Our Mission
Our mission is to enable our About Us – residents to live life to its Willowbend at Marion is conveniently located in the fast growing suburban community of Marion, Arkansas. Just two miles from West Memphis at I-55 fullest, regardless of age or and US Highway 64, and 14 miles from Memphis, we serve all of Crittendon health, with compassion, County as well as Wynne, Forrest City, and the Metro Memphis, Tennessee area. Our newly renovated and refurnished home offers a safe, country-like understanding, respect, setting that is both peaceful and inviting. We have a delightful home-style dignity, and caring support. atmosphere with a pleasant and caring staff that treat all our residents like family. We love what we do and we have fun doing it.
AAddmmiinniissttrraattiivvee SSttaaffff:: Willowbend at Administrator Benjamin McGovern Business Office Manager Adrean Laird Marion Director of Nursing Betty Beene Asst. Director of Nursing Connie Rose 101 Brougham Ave. Medicare Coordinator Jaclyn Kelly Marion, AR 72364 Medicaid Coordinator Amanda Derrick Admissions Coordinator Emily Key PHONE: Dietary Manager Betty Thornton
(870) 739-3268 Housekeeping/Laundry Vicky Thornton
Medical Records Donna Beard
FAX: Maintenance Supervisor Jimmy Anthony
(870) 739-4669 Activity Director Theresa Harris
CNA Supervisor Ann Bettis Social Director Brandi Blackwell Treatment Nurse Sheri Hill We’re on the Web! See us at: REMINDERS … www.willowbendatmarion.org • 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!
101 Brougham Avenue Marion, AR 72364