Resident of the Month

Assisted Living & Memory Care

Jan Johnson

Janice (Jan) Johnson was born on July 28, 1931, in Superior, Wisconsin. She has called Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park home for the past 2 years and 4 months. Jan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and is the proud mother of one daughter and two sons, as well as a loving grandmother to four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Throughout her life, Jan has enjoyed spending time with her family and expressing her creativity through crafts. She is also a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Braves, and Florida State Seminoles. One accomplishment that may surprise people is that she was crowned Sports Queen in high school. Another fun fact is that she designed and built her own retirement home—and she wants everyone to know that she loves hugs!

What Jan enjoys most about living at Fairview Park is welcoming new residents and visiting with both residents and staff. She especially enjoys sharing her apartment as a model room and loves experiencing each new season with her friends here. When asked what makes Legacy so special, Jan simply said, “Always making friends.”

We are so grateful to have Jan as part of our Assisted Living and Memory Care family. Her kindness, welcoming spirit, and joyful personality make our community a brighter place every day. Congratulations, Jan, on being our August Resident of the Month!

Her advice to young people is: "Start early saving your money and it will grow.

Independent Living

Shirley Salter

Marie Makawicz was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she grew up with her parents and sister. During high school, she was head cheerleader and met the love of her life, Ron “Jazz” Makawicz. Her yearbook quote, “She has a thing for Jazz,” proved true, as the two married shortly after graduation and built a beautiful life together, raising two daughters and a son.

Determined to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, Marie workedas a school crossing guard and bus driver while continuing her education. Her dedication led her to become both an LPN and later a Registered Nurse. Throughout her nursing career, including her work in hospice care, she touched countless lives with her compassion and kindness.

After moving to South Carolina, Marie continued to embrace life with strength and resilience, even after the loss of her beloved husband of 40 years. She enjoyed traveling with friends, visiting destinations such as Italy, Alaska, and Ireland, along with many cruises and beach vacations.

Since retiring in 2003, Marie has enjoyed spending time with her growing family. She is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to a wonderful family.

Congratulations to our July Resident of the Month, Marie Makawicz!