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Senior Living News, May 2025

Legacy Reserve at Old Town Newsletter

May 2025
México, Around the World with Atlas

Around the world with Atlas - May 2025 - México

Resident´s Birthdays

13th Bob Felton
19th Peggy Rogers
19th Philip Lewis
21st Dick Lynch
28 Martha Veneable

Month's Celebrations

2nd- 3rd Kentucky Derby
5th Cinco De Mayo
11th Mother’s Day

Events Spotlight

May 2nd Kentucky Derby Party in Bernards
May 5th Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in McCullers
May 11th Muffins for Mom (For all mothers. Please come get a muffin from the front desk)

The famous Aztec Calendar, shown in its original colors, is also known as the “Stone of the Sun.” It depicts the Sun God Tonatiuh, the fifth sun, at its center.

Bloom Bar

Thursday, May 1st at 4PM Legacy Reserve at Old Town will hold our Bloom Bar. Please Join us on the terrace for light hors d oeuvres and champagne. Come create your own bouquet!

Viva México !!

Alexa play "Violín Huapango" from "Mariachi Vargas"

Featured on the 1986 album Mexicanísimo, this recording stands among the most beautiful treasures of Mexican folk music. Created as a special edition for the World Cup, it captured the hearts of FIFA staff, team directors, players, and visitors from around the globe. Behind its unforgettable sound was Don Pepe Martínez, the masterful composer and musical director known as the “Mozart of Mariachi,” whose spirit lives on in every note.

The Hunt is On

Residents thoroughly enjoyed our Easter activities. They took part in an adult egg hunt and dyeing and decorating eggs. During the hunt, our residents received lots of physical and mental exercise. Some eggs were hidden and only unlocked by solving Easter riddles. They all had an egg-cellent time!

Viva México !!
Around the World with Atlas

A Land of Spirit, Color, and Eternal Stories, Mexico is more than a country—it’s a heartbeat, a song carried by the wind across deserts, jungles, mountains, and beautyful beaches. A place where ancient civilizations whisper through pyramids and murals, and modern life dances to the rhythm of a strong and unique cultural heritage.

The word “México” comes from the Náhuatl words “Metztli” (moon) and “xictli” (navel or belly button), meaning “the belly button of the moon.” The Mexicas pronounced it “Meshico.”

According to legend, the Mexica people were the last of the nomadic tribes to arrive in central Anáhuac (yep, that was the ancient name for the heartland of what’s now Mexico). They came from a mythical island called Aztlán—which is why they’re also called Aztecs. They were searching for a sign sent by their main god, Huitzilopochtli: an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake. That was the sacred place where they were to build their city.

And they did find it—right in the middle of a vast lake called Texcoco. Legend says they took refuge on that small patch of land in the lake and founded their settlement, Tenochtitlan, around 1325. By the time the Spanish arrived in 1519, they were stunned by the sight of a majestic, dream-like well-organized metropolis—Tenochtitlan—one of the largest cities in the world at that time. 

Resident Bee of the Month

Brian Keith Daniel

Brian Keith Daniel

Brian was born and raised in Columbus, GA. He’s been married almost 35 years to the lovely Judy Daniel. They have 3 children, 2 grandchildren with one on the way, and one grand pup. Brian was a senior Network Engineer at CSU for 43 years. He retired last year. He has been a resident of Legacy Reserve for 7 months. His favorite part about Legacy Reserve is the social interaction he is able to have with staff and residents alike. He states, “Everyone is just so friendly! They also have outings that I’m able to attend in my chair.” Brian is quite busy here at Legacy Reserve. If you can’t catch him attending activities, or enjoying lunch in Whitewater Bistro you may find him in his apartment gaming or doing other things on his computer. We are ecstatic to call Brian our Resident of the Month.

Springtime with Queens

Our ladies group celebrated spring and embraced their inner Grecian goddess by making flower crowns and having a royal photoshoot. Each lady made her own crown and took photos. We thank Nedda and Des from Aglow Apothecary for assisting our majestic queens in this royal affair.

Never too Late to Learn

Our residents had great fun with the Chattahoochee Valley Learning Resource Center. Students ranging from ages 6-18 took part in creating arts and crafts with our residents. They made windchimes, faux stained glass, and paper mâché. Some residents did things they had never done before, proving to themselves and others that it is never too late to learn.

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Recipe Spotlight:

Guacamole

Ingredients:
3 avocados, ripe
½ small yellow onion, finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
4. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.

Viva México !!
The Corn Tamers

Corn has been a staple of Mexican culture and cuisine for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations long before the Mexicas and even the Pre-classical Mayans wich are prior to 1000 BC. It’s used in countless traditional dishes such as tortillas, tamales, pozole, tacos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, sopes and so on.

They were masters in combine native ingredients like chile, cacao, and vanilla, Mexican cuisine has shaped global tastes and preserved a deep connection to the country’s agricultural and cultural roots.

Associate Bee of the Month

Sarah Adele Hunt

Sarah was born in Manhattan, New York and raised in Lagrange, Georgia. She has 4 children and a loving boyfriend of 4 years, Daniel. Sarah has been a CNA for 7 years and is currently taking classes to obtain her RN license. She comes from a family of nurses, and she has always been drawn to the nursing profession by her love of caring for people. She has been at Legacy for 7 months. Sarah was introduced to Legacy Reserve at Old Town by a friend and fell in love with the standout reputation of our assisted living and the care she saw they received. Sarah’s favorite part of working at Legacy Reserve is interacting with residents and working with her amiable coworkers. Sarah is a joy for all who encounter her here at Legacy and we are pleased to call her our Associate of the Month.

Colors of México

Collaborators

Susan Stephens Executive Director Legacy Reserve at Old Town
Susan Stephens
Kimberly Fearson - Activities Director - Legacy Reserve at Old Town
Kimberly Fearson
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