Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham

Hello Residents,

I was so excited to see all of you who attended the Valentine’s Day

theme meal. I had a ball dancing and loving on each of you!!

Last month we celebrated our loving caregivers for all the hard work

they do!

This month will mark the beginning of Spring! This should be an

exciting time to see more sunshine. With that in mind, I hope to see

more of you out and about in the community.

Please note that you can look forward to receiving a revised copy of

the Resident Handbook. This handbook should be used as a tool for

residents to know and become familiar with Regency’s policies and

procedures. This will be a good way for our relationship to become

stronger as we grow in the future.

I really have enjoyed getting to know you all and look forward to get-

ting to know many more residents. Remember, my door is always open

to you, and I am here to serve you at your home.

GOD’s blessings to each one of you.

March 5Mardi Gras

March 6Ash Wednesday

March 8International Women’s Day

March 10Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 17Saint Patrick’s Day

REGENCY STAFF

Barbara Chatman,Executive Director

957-6249

Tanita Paige,Resident Care Coordinator

957-6250

Tila Eubanks Reflections Unit Coordinator

957- 6256

Jessica Peterman,Community Consultant

957-6260

Laura Dooley,Business Manager

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Austin Connor,Director of Dietary

957-6252

Chris Goodwin,Maintenance Director

957-6254

Debbie Jenkins,Activity Director

957-6258

Assisted Living Nurses Station957-6251

March Newsletter 2019

Barbara Chatman,Executive Director

1 March 2019 Newsletter

All you need are prizes and a lot of saran wrap and you have an exciting game! This game always brings out the

smiles in our residents. One person is unwrapping the ball trying to get to a prize while another is trying to roll a six

on a die. Everyone usually walks away with at least one prize, so it is all good. Next time you see this on your calen-

dar, come out and try your luck! How fast are you?

Saran Wrap Ball Game – February

Everyone had a great time at February’s theme meal... Happy Valentine’s Day! If you left hungry after the spread

Austin and his team prepared, shame on you! Regency welcomed for the first time, DJ Steve and his team of Trend

Setters. Steve and this group of 6th - 8th graders were from Homewood Middle School. They danced, residents

danced and even the staff got in on the fun! If you missed the fun, the next theme meal is March 13 at 5:00 pm in

Somerset’s dining room, where we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Hope to see you there!

Love Was In The Air – February

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Each year we welcome the Matsiko Choir, and boy, do they bring the energy with them! These children are from

India, Nepal, Peru, and Liberia. They sing and dance right into your heart! In their countries, education is not free

so they travel the USA singing and dancing raising money to pay for their community’s education. They always

perform a fantastic show! They will be back in 2020 so watch for the date.

Matsiko Orphan Choir – February

A special thank you goes out to Cathy and Jim Tribble for sharing their talented family with us. Josh, Bakhita, Mar-

tin and Zheng are involved in Revolutionary War reenactment. They made the 1700s come alive as they portrayed

the lives of a soldier and women during that time period. With the detailed information they shared, you could

almost smell the campfire burning!

History Comes Alive – February

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Mark your calendars for these movies:

Madea Family Funeral — Friday, March 1 at 12:30 pm - at Patton Creek Theater - Free

A family reunion turns into a nightmare when Madea and the gang have to plan a funeral.

Mona Lisa Smile Monday, March 25 at 1:15 pm - at Hoover Library - Free

A novice art history professor inspires her students to open their eyes to love and life.

Let’s Go To The MoviesMarch 1st at 12:30 pm & March 25th at 1:15 pm

Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and is the last

day before Lent begins. Join us as Niki Sepsas presents

“Carnaval”! We will also enjoy an authentic King Cake

from Louisiana, as well as King Cake ice cream! Mark

your calendars... you don’t want to miss this event!

Mardi Gras PartyMarch 5th2:00 pm Somerset | 3:00 pm Berkshire

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, marks the

beginning of fasting, repentance, prayer and self-

control. This time of reflection is leading up to Easter.

Rev. Reid Crotty from Trinity UMC will administer the

ashes. Please plan to attend as we prepare for Easter.

Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 6th2:00 pm Somerset | 2:30 pm Berkshire

UpcoMiNg eveNts

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March 14th at 2:00 pm | Veterans Round Table | Somerset’s Dining Room All Veterans are invited! Special guest speaker— our own Tanita Paige.

Save The DaTe

This month, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for

our 5:00 pm theme meal. Chef Austin will provide

a delicious meal for the evening. For the entertain-

ment, Rising Road Celtic Ensemble will be perform-

ing authentic Irish music. Make plans to be a part of

this festive night. Berkshire residents, the bus will

leave at 4:45 pm.

St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationMarch 13th at 4:45 pm

It is time to celebrate Regency’s ‘Nifty 90s’ again.

This event is for those residents who have reached

90-plus years! What an accomplishment! We are

headed to IHOP for breakfast, and it’s our treat! If

you are 90+ and interested in going, please sign up.

Nifty 90s ClubMarch 19th

The Red Barn in Leeds provides smiles and laughter

for children and adults with disabilities or special

circumstances. Each week, over 100 children and adults

visit the barn to work with fabulous horses in order to

strengthen their minds, bodies, and souls. Please sign

up for this great tour. Lunch is provided. Departure

is 9:15 am.

Red Barn TourMarch 26th at 9:15 am

2:00 pm Somerset | 3:00 pm Berkshire

You are invited to be an honorary Cajun at our annual

Crawfish Boil! Never had them? They taste like boiled

shrimp! Don’t know how to peel them? No problem,

Debbie will provide lessons. A great time will be had by

all! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Cajun Crawfish BoilMarch 28th

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Relatively new to Regency, Stephen comes to us from Maryland. He moved

to Birmingham to be near his brother. Stephen has taken community

college classes for computer graphics. He has been drawing as far back as

he can remember. Stephen can draw anything from a photograph. Stephen

enjoys traveling to his family reunion out of state. When asked about his

favorite food, Stephen chose the old fashion hamburger! Stephen, we are

glad you call Regency home!

Stephen Breckenridge

happy BirThDay!

Bill Holman

Walter Lowe

Kenneth Algar

Doris Muir

Martha Herren

Murphy Maestas

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Shawn Clemon

Chester Wills

Neicey Merchant

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Resident Employee

FUN Facts

coMMUNity spotlight

• This year, the Spring Equinox falls on Wednesday, March 20th at 5:58 pm EDT.

• March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. Traditionally, this was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.

• St. Patrick’s “banishing of the snakes” from Ireland was really a metaphor for the eradication of pagan ideology from Ireland.

• There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.

• According to Irish lore, the last three days of March were dangerous days, fraught with taboos and the specter of bad weather.

• International Women’s Day was honored the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland on March 19th, 1911.

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eMployee oF the MoNth

Jurrien Dykhouse

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Jurrien has been married for 25 years and has two children and three grandchildren. If you ask Jurrien where he grew up, he will tell you the US! Jurrien always knew he wanted to be involved with

cooking in some form. His specialty is baking, and the Hello Dolly bar in particular. Thanks Jurrien for all you do for our residents!

eMployee oF the year

Latricia GardnerLatricia works as a cook and server in Dietary. Her primary job is raising 4 sons. Trish worked at McDonald’s for 11 years as a tour manager. She left to help her mother overcome a bout with cancer.

Trish’s life experiences led to a calling of working with seniors. She has a positive outlook and is always available to help anyone. Trish, congratulations on being named Employee of the Year!