Laurie Smith - Executive Director Joy Stilwell-Marketing Director

Norman Drummond-Chaplain Wendy Boyd-Life Enrichment Director

Jennifer Little-Office Manager Mike Smith-Building and Grounds

Jeannie Smith, RN-Resident Services Director Rick Motzel- Food Service Director

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Special Interest Events

May 1 - Resident Council

May 3 - Meet and Greet

May 10 - Farewell Party for

VaNessa Green

May 12 - Mothers’ Day

Luncheon

May 16 - Ice Cream Treats

(Sponsored by Columbus

Hospice)

May 17 - Birthday Party

(See the calendar for a full list of

events.)

Off-Campus Outings

May 8 - Walmart

May 15 - Access for the Arts

May 22 - Kmart

May 26 - Lunch Bunch,

Stevie B’s Pizza

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Security alarm system

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7595 Moon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31909

(706) 653-2000

Volume 17 May 2017 Issue 05

On Memorial Day

It is difficult to pause to remember those who

have lived at the Gardens, but are now no longer

living, without stirring up emotions of sadness and

worries about our own declining health. Maybe a date

of remembrance is also encouraging for seniors when

they know they too will not be forgotten. Every senior

who ever sat in our dining room, and strolled down

the halls, and worshipped in our chapel, and yelled

“BINGO!” in our activity room, has left a lasting

impression on the lives who live or serve at The

Gardens at Calvary.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration

Day in the south and began as a day to decorate the

graves of those who had fallen in war. It later became a

day for families to travel to visit the old home-church

cemetery to decorate the graves of ancestors and

honor their memory.

This year The Gardens at Calvary will place a

carnation on each table with the name of a senior who

died since last Memorial Day. Twenty-seven beloved

seniors will be remembered. Together we will allow

our lives to be touched by them again. Together we

will say a prayer of thanks for them. Together we will

remember on Memorial Day.

Norman Drummond, Chaplain

Physician Visit

Dr. Tania Edwards will be at The Gardens on May 23rd . Please see Resident Services two weeks

prior if you would like to make an appointment or if you need further details. BIRTHDAYS

Residents

Bess Wiley 05

Helen Fordham 06

Staff

Michaela Sturges 09

Wallace Frazier 11

Quindarrius Giddens 15

Tommy Smith 19

Norman Drummond 24

Caitlin Yarbrough 24

Karen Hood 27

ANNIVERSARIES

Staff

David Miller - 1 year

Pretoria Threats - 4 years

Welcome Home!

We are so excited to introduce our new residents!

Ms. Lucille Meatte - Ms. Meatte was born in Fisk,

Missouri. She has one son and two daughters. Ms. Meatte

moves to us from Loganville, Georgia. She loves fishing,

gardening, bird watching, and being outdoors. She was a

store clerk at Woolworths Department Store and a

produce clerk in a grocery store.

Ms. Wanda Childs - Ms. Childs was born in Savannah,

Georgia. She has one son who lives locally. Ms. Childs is a

retired bank teller. Her favorite sports teams are the

Braves, Falcons, and Georgia Bulldogs. She moves to us

from the Norcross (Atlanta) area.

In Loving Memory of..

Mrs. Janice Mathis passed away on

April 18, 2017. Ms. Mathis owned two

local beauty shops and managed

Gayfers Hair Salon for over 20 years

before retiring. She was also a mechanic

on planes during the war. She was

married to her beloved husband, Theo.

2nd Mile Service Award

Congratulations to our May winner, VaNessa Green!

Motivated by the love of Jesus, VaNessa truly deserves the honor of our 2nd Mile Award. She has strong values and work ethics. As she collaborates with those around her, she creates loving, caring, and genuine relationships. As Matthew 5:41 reads, “Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with them two”, VaNessa is always going that second mile and beyond. VaNessa is a blessing to all in our home here at The Gardens at Calvary. We treasure the wonderful moments shared with her as sweet memories are made. As she has blessed us we pray that God will continue to abundantly bless her. As a token of our appreciation for

VaNessa, she has earned a day off in May and a special parking spot.

Please submit your nominations to Jennifer Little (Office Manager). Nomination cards can be found in common

areas on all floors and on the bulletin board outside the Private Dining Room. Check out our NEW website:

TheGardensatCalvary.com

Mrs. Joy Howell recently passed away.

Mrs. Howell was a resident at The

Gardens from 2006-2013 when she left to

live with her daughter. Mrs. Howell was

a retired nurse and loved crafts, shopping,

and animals.

Mr. W.K.

Edmondson

passed away on

April 8, 2017. He

was married to be

adoring wife, Mary

who passed away

last year. Mr.

Edmondson is known by many for

his sweet servant’s heart; he

faithfully served his country, his

family, his community, and his wife

and two sons.

It is the policy of The Gardens at Calvary

to prohibit smoking on all campus

property in order to provide and maintain

a safe and healthy environment for all our

residents and staff.

Please turn in a 24-hour notice to Resident Services if transportation is needed to a

doctors appointment. Thank you!

May 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Location Key 1-May 2-May 3-May 4-May 5-May 6-May

1st = First Floor Activity Room 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st National Day of Prayer 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 10:30 AM Bingo/1st

3rd = Third Floor Living Room 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 10:00 AM River Town Dancers/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 2:00 PM Creating

OC= Off Campus 10:15 AM Memorial Service/1st 10:15 AM Piano Recital/3rd 11:00 AM Book Club/1st 9:50 AM Bible Study/1st 10:00 AM Sing A Long/1st with Crisa/1st

2:00 PM Balance Exercise/1st 2:00 PM ROM Exercise/1st 2:30 PM Meet & Greet/1st 10:15 AM Nail Care/1st 2:00 PM Chit Chat Club

Meals Second Floor Dining 3:00 PM RESIDENT COUNCIL/1st 3:30 PM Bingo/1st Special Guest John Corpus 2:00 PM Balance Exercise/1st Back Porch Fellowship Elders

Breakfast 8:00 AM Serving Pop Corn & Soda 4:00 PM Nail Care/1st 3:30 PM Bingo/1st with refreshments/1st Afternoon of

Lunch 12:00 PM 4:15 PM Volunteer Orientation/1st 3:00 PM Table Ball/1st Independent Games

Dinner 6:00 PM

7-May 8-May 9-May 10-May 11-May 12-May 13-May

9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 10:30 AM Bingo/1st

(Activity Room) 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Scarves in Motion/1st 9:50 AM Bible Study/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st

10:00 AM Catholic LEM 10:15 AM Current Events/1st 10:35 AM Drama Club/1st 11:00 AM Book Club/1st 10:15 AM Nail Care/1st 10:00 AM Sing A Long/1st

(Living Room) 11:00 AM Nail Care/1st 11:00 AM Bookmobile/3rd 2:00 PM Farwell Party for 2:00 PM Special Guest/1st Elders

10:40 AM Load Bus/3rd 2:00 PM Walmart/OC 2:00 PM WHOGA Exercise/1st VaNessa Green Sandy Puckett Setting up for a special Afternoon of

11:00 AM Calvary Worship 3:30 PM Bingo/1st Join us in the Activity Room/1st Southern Gospel Music Mother's Day Luncheon Independent Games

3:00 PM Chapel Service/1st as we wish her well on her 3:30 PM Bingo/1st Celebrating all of our

4:00 PM Rosehill Church new journey with her family! SPECIAL LADIES

Childrens Puppet Show/1st

14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May 18-May 19-May 20-May

Happy Mother's Day 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 10:30 AM Bingo/1st

9:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Scarves in Motion/1st 9:50 AM Bible Study/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st

(Activity Room) 9:30 AM LOAD BUS 10:35 AM Drama Club/1st 10:15 AM Craft Fun/1st 10:15 AM Nail Care/1st 10:00 AM Sing A Long/1st

10:00 AM Catholic LEM Access for the Arts 2:00 PM Ice Cream Treats/1st 2:30 PM Birthday Party/1st 2:00 PM Balance Exercise/1st 2:00 PM Chit Chat Club Elders

(Living Room) Columbus Museum/OC Sponsored by our friends Ding A Ling Band 3:30 PM Bingo/1st Back Porch Fellowship Afternoon of

10:40 AM Load Bus/3rd 10:15 AM Current Events/1st Columbus Hospice 4:00 PM Nail Care/1st with refreshments/1st Independent Games

11:00 AM Calvary Worship 2:00 PM Balance Exercise/1st 3:30 PM Bingo/1st 3:00 PM Skee Ball/1st

3:00 PM Chapel Service/1st 4:15 PM Volunteer Orientation/1st

21-May 22-May 23-May 24-May 25-May 26-May 27-May

9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 10:30 AM Bingo/1st

(Activity Room) 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Scarves in Motion/1st 9:50 AM Bible Study/1st 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st

10:00 AM Catholic LEM 10:15 AM Current Events/1st 10:35 AM Drama Club/1st 11:00 AM Book Club/1st 10:15 AM Nail Care/1st 11:00 AM Load Bus

(Living Room) 11:00 AM Nail Care/1st 11:00 AM Bookmobile/3rd 2:00 PM Chit Chat Club 2:00 PM Balance Exercise/1st Lunch Bunch Elders

10:40 AM Load Bus/3rd 2:00 PM Kmart/OC 2:00 PM Sit and Dance/1st Back Porch Fellowship 3:30 PM Bingo/1st Stevie B's Afternoon of

11:00 AM Calvary Worship 3:30 PM Bingo/1st with refreshments/1st 3:00 PM Noodle Ball/1st Independent Games

3:00 PM Chapel Service/1st 4:00 PM Skee Ball/1st

28-May 29-May 30-May 31-May *** Self Directive *** *All trips are if Independent

9:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st 9:30 AM Chairobics/1st In room Activity Sheet are weather permits Games

(Activity Room) Memorial Day 9:45 AM Hand Weights/1st 9:45 AM Scarves in Motion/1st delivered to rooms Sign up sheets on 2nd floor Games are located on the

10:00 AM Catholic LEM 10:35 AM Drama Club/1st 11:00 AM Book Club/1st on Monday's under large TV bookcase, right of TV

(Living Room) Office 2:00 PM ROM Exercise/1st 3:45 PM Bingo Store/1st for off campus trips in the Activity Room

10:40 AM Load Bus/3rd Closed 3:30 PM Bingo/1st first floor

11:00 AM Calvary Worship ** All Programs are subject

3:00 PM Chapel Service/1st to change. All changes will

be reflected on daily sheets

and/or announced.