GRACE SENIOR LIVING

8847 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA. 30134 NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2021 (770) 920-2273

Message from your Executive Director

Your Administrative Team Happy August to looking forward to our “end of summer” our residents, fam- events and cannot wait for cooler weath- ilies and friends! It’s er and more exciting events and celebra- so hard to believe tions in the coming months. we are well into the second half of 2021. I feel truly blessed to spend every day in Time really does fly! our community with each of you during such a busy time of year. And as always, August is an inter- we are here to serve you and give you and LaKeshia Hargraves Norine Chacon-Turner Trudy Darnell esting month, rep- your families excellent care. Enjoy this Executive Director Life Enrichment Resident Services Director Director resenting the last full month of summer and month as you soak up the last of all the the unfolding of fall. But, along with the summer activities! end of summer, August represents growth and newness. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may It’s an exciting time of year that has the overflow with hope by the power of the Holy community bustling with all kinds of Spirit. Romans 15:13 events for our residents and staff – includ-

Holly Haley Tanique McCord ing going back to school for young fami- LaKeshia Hargraves Business Office Director of lies and getting back into a normal routine Executive Director Manager Dining Services after summer vacation for others. We are GRACE SENIOR LIVING NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2021

Monthly Puzzles Puzzle Answers

ELVIS PRESLEY SONGS ACROSS ELVIS PRESLEY SONGS CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2. HARD-____ WOMAN CROSSWORD PUZZLE 5. ALL SHOOK ____ 6. LOVE ME ____ 8. ____ ROCK 9. ARE YOU ____ TONIGHT 12. HOUND ____ Resident Birthdays DOWN August 12th 1. CRYING IN THE ____ Margaret Thompson 3. HOW GREAT THOU ____ 4. ____ LOVE 7. CAN’T HELP ____ IN LOVE 10. IT’S ____ OR NEVER Team Birthdays 11. BLUE ____ SHOES

Word List: Art, Burning, Chapel, Dog, August 4th Falling, Headed, Jailhouse, Lonesome, Lezlie McGhee Now, Suede, Tender, Up August 28th Tanique McCord RIDES AT THE RIDES AT THE FAIR WORD SEARCH August 30th WORD SEARCH WORD SEARCH LIST Cate Hevett

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Our Residents Enjoying Activities Guest Chaplain Corner David Riggs

Occasionally Hol- will be a father to you, and you shall be lywood gets it sons and daughters to Me” (2 Corinthi- right! The 2011 ans 6:18). Sometimes the world can be a movie, The Help, very cruel and unloving place. Your value was one of those is judged by appearance, fame, and pow- times. I loved this er, or whatever is subjectively important movie. I am not at the moment, and can change often on fan of vulgar lan- the whim of our culture. But God sees guage, but this the real you! You are not just one of bil- movie is my exceptional. I will not repeat lions on this planet, you are unique and the word in this article, but its use seemed one of a kind. One of my favorite quotes appropriate for the circumstances. One is by Oscar Wilde, “Be yourself.…every- of my favorite scenes in this movie was body else is taken.” when Aibileen picked up Mae Mobley and sat her on her lap. Aibileen looked I can see my Heavenly Father take me up into this little girl’s eyes with a smile and in His lap and say to me when the world said, “You is smart, you is kind, you is im- tries to beat me up, “You are mine, you portant.” Aibileen lead little Mae in say- are redeemed, you are important.” What ing those words repeatedly. is that I see on your face right now? It’s Okay. Smile, and repeat after me…never Stories and visual images like these cap- mind. I think you get the point. You are ture my imagination. As I watched this loved! scene unfold on screen, I thought of God and His little children. And just in case you David Riggs, Chaplain have forgotten, you are His child. “And I Legacy Village of Cleveland GRACE SENIOR LIVING NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2021

Resident of the Month Heinz Heinisch Our Residents Are All Smiles and We Love To See It

Mr. Heinz Heinisch only four days. He was eager to learn English has been chosen and went to night school to accomplish his as our Resident of goals. the Month. He was born on December Heinz met his wife, Levinia, at Bosch. She 25, 1931 in Neus- also migrated to the U.S., but from England. radt Ober Schlesien, Heinz and Levinia were married in January of Germany. 1967. The couple had two children – Heidi and Heinz Jr. – and they have three grand- Heinz was a refugee children. during WWII. As WWII ended, Heinz and his sister moved to migrated to America – spe- Heinz has always been very handy, repairing cifically to New York. Heinz didn’t speak any broken items, as needed. He also loves drink- English and still managed to land a job with ing Dinkelancker, a German beer. He is a joy Robert Bosch, after being in New York for to have here at Grace Senior Living. Thank Employee of the Month Nadia Lezin

Our Employee of the She moved to Asbury, New Jersey from Haiti Month for August is and has been in Georgia for 12 years. Nadia Lezin. Nadia was born on March She has four children – three daughters and 20th and works as one son. Nadia’s loves are going to church, a caregiver. She is a singing worship music and caring for others. “jack of all trades” Her hobbies and interests are dancing, sing- here at Grace. ing, and every girls’ passion – shopping!

She has worked here We are so glad Nadia is a part of the Grace for seven years, Nadia is originally from Cap, Senior Living family and appreciate all she Haiti but has been in the U.S for 40 years. does for our residents. GRACE SENIOR LIVING NEWSLETTER | AUGUST 2021

New Employee Linda Enow Life At Grace Senior Living

Linda Enow Is our has been in Georgia for 13 years. Linda is new Med Tech here currently In Nursing school and is expecting at Grace Senior Liv- to graduate with her BSNRN in fall 2022. ing. Linda’s interests are cooking and listening to music. She was born on May 6, 2000, and We are thankful that Linda has joined our is from Cameroon, Legacy family and appreciate all the care Tiko Africa with her and professionalism she uses when serving older brother. She our residents. Thank you, Linda!

New Life Enrichment Director Norine Chacon Turner

Hello to our resi- have worked closely with my mentor, Mrs. dents, families and Catherine, Senior Activities Director at -Ar friends! As your bor Terrace in Mableton, Georgia. Togeth- new Life Enrich- er, we created an all-year-long successful ment Director, I program that brought seniors and school wanted to intro- age children together once a week for a duce myself. fun activity.

My name is Nori- A few fun facts about me are that I was ne Chacon Turner. a famous local hip hop 80’s rapper in I was born on Sep- Queens, New York, I love dogs, old movies, tember 12, 1969. I was born in New York and musicals like “Calamity Jane,” 80’s soft City and raised in Queens, New York. New rock and volunteering for church and com- York is where I was certified and cared for munity functions. my first memory care patient and her fam- ily. However, I have been in Georgia for 20 I plan to bring my talents, inspiring person- years now. In those 20 years, I became a ality, and my love for God to serve my pur- Para Transit Operator Class B with P En- pose here at Grace through music, laughter dorsement, transporting seniors and dis- and love, providing comfort, understanding abled clients in a safe and timely matter. and happiness to all residents.

I am a wife, mom, and a Christian, and I vol- Norine Chacon Turner unteer regularly. Over the past 10 years, I Life Enrichment Director Sun day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30-Exercise 1 9:30-Exercise 2 9:30-Exercise 3 9:30-Exercise 4 9:30-Exercise 5 9:30-Exercise 6 9:30-Exercise 7 10:15-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:00-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Church 10:00-Snack & Hydration 11:00-Connect 11:00-Word Search 11:00-Trivia Tuesday 11:00-Crossword 11:15-Book Club 11:00-Word Search 10:15-Devotions 1:00-Movies 1:00-Jewelry Making 1:00-Book Club 1:00-Block Art 2:00-Crafts 1:00-Games 1:00-Flower Picking 3:00-Snack & Hydration 2:00-Mahjong Monday 2:00-Crafts 2:00-Walking Club 3:00-Hot Chocolate Social 2:00-Card Making 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Karaoke 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Bingo 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Mind Memory 4:00-Board Games 4:00-Bingo (Crowd Fav) 4:00-Watusi Wednesday 4:00-Dancercise

9:30-Exercise 8 9:30-Exercise 9 9:30-Exercise 10 9:30-Exercise 11 9:30-Exercise 12 9:30-Exercise 13 9:30-Exercise 14 10:15-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:00-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Church 10:00-Snack & Hydration 11:00-Connect 11:00-Word Search 11:00-Trivia Tuesday 11:00-Crossword 11:15-Book Club 11:00-Word Search 10:15-Devotions 1:00 -Movies 1:00-Jewelry Making 1:00-Book Club 1:00-Block Art 2:00-Crafts 1:00-Games 1:00-Stroll in the Garden 3:00 -Snack & Hydration 2:00-Mahjong Monday 2:00-Crafts 2:00-Walking Club 3:00-Popcorn Social 2:00-Card Making 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Karaoke 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Bingo 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Mind Memory 4:00-Board Games 4:00-Bingo (Crowd Fav) 4:00-Watusi Wednesday 4:00-Dancercise

Week of Elvis 9:30-Exercise 15 9:30-Exercise 16 9:30-Exercise 17 9:30-Exercise 18 9:30-Exercise 19 9:30-Exercise 20 9:30-Exercise 21 10:15-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:00-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Church 10:00-Snack & Hydration 11:00-Connect 11:00-Word Search 11:00-Trivia Tuesday 11:00-Crossword 11:15-Book Club 11:00-Word Search 10:15-Devotions 1:00-Movies 1:00-Jewelry Making 1:00-Book Club 1:00-Block Art 2:00-Crafts 1:00-Games 1:00-Relay Relaxation 3:00-Snack & Hydration 2:00-Mahjong Monday 2:00-Crafts 2:00-Walking Club 3:00-Cup Cake Decorating 2:00-Card Making 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Karaoke 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Bingo 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Mind Memory 4:00-Board Games 4:00-Bingo (Crowd Fav) 4:00-Watusi Wednesday 4:00-Dancercise

9:30-Exercise 22 9:30-Exercise 23 9:30-Exercise 24 9:30-Exercise 25 9:30-Exercise 26 9:30-Exercise 27 9:30-Exercise 28 10:15-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:00-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Devotions 10:15-Church 10:00-Snack & Hydration 11:00-Connect 11:00-Word Search 11:00-Trivia Tuesday 11:00-Crossword 11:15-Book Club 11:00-Word Search 10:15-Devotions 1:00-Movies 1:00-Jewelry Making 1:00-Book Club 1:00-Block Art 2:00-Crafts 1:00-Games 1:00-Gardening 3:00-Snack & Hydration 2:00-Mahjong Monday 2:00-Crafts 2:00-Walking Club 3:00-Smores Social 2:00-Card Making 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Karaoke 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Bingo 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Mind Memory 4:00-Board Games 4:00-Bingo (Crowd Fav) 4:00-Watusi Wednesday 4:00-Dancercise

Week of Michael Jackson 9:30-Exercise 29 9:30-Exercise 30 9:30-Exercise 31 10:15-Church 10:15-Devotions 10:00-Church 11:00-Connect 11:00-Word Search 11:00-Trivia Tuesday 1:00-Movies 1:00-Jewelry Making 1:00-Book Club 3:00-Snack & Hydration 2:00-Mahjong Monday 2:00-Crafts 4:00-Karaoke 3:00-Snack & Hydration 3:00-Snack & Hydration 4:00-Board Games 4:00-Bingo (Crowd Fav)

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