Senior Living News July 2025
Legacy Ridge at Alpharetta
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Around the world with Atlas - July 2025 - United States of America
Resident´s Birthdays
Puckett, James (Ron) 7/12
Cribb, Ann 7/31
Barrett, George 7/24
Celebrating July:
4th of July Picnic, Stars, Stripes and Bites Event
One of the most enduring symbols in the United States is the bald eagle—a majestic bird chosen in 1782 as the national emblem.
With its fierce gaze and powerful wingspan, the bald eagle represents strength, courage, and the soaring ideals of liberty that define the American identity.
Associate of the Month
DeBorah Wright
DeBorah Wright is our Associate of the Month, DeBorah has two amazing daughters. DeBorah enjoys spending time with her friends and family. DeBorah has a gift in hospitality, she enjoys helping people and feels joy when she comes into work and gets to care for her residents. We are so happy that she was sent our way to Legacy Ridge Alpharetta
Jazz Masterpieces
Alexa play the funky version of "Watermelon Men" by "Herbie Hancock"
“Watermelon Man” is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock for his debut album, Takin’ Off (1962) in a hard-bop style. This re-record version from Hancock himself is a synth-driven masterpiece from the album Head Hunters (1973), a very funky jazz in which Hancock merged electronic sounds with improvisation, paving the way for future generations of experimental artists.
Freedom Folk
Alexa play "Only a Pawn in Their Game'" from "Bob Dylan"
A raw, unflinching protest song released in 1963, “Only a Pawn in Their Game” exposes the racial injustice behind the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. With stark lyrics and stripped-down delivery, Dylan shifts focus from the killer to the system that bred him — a bold and unsettling commentary on America’s deep-rooted inequality.
Folk music gave America its voice of protest and unity. Rooted in tradition, it flourished in times of change—speaking out against war, injustice, and inequality with acoustic guitars and powerful words.
Spiritual Well-being
Spiritual well-being is not just about religious practices but also involves personal growth and self-awareness.
It encompasses a sense of connectedness to oneself, others, and a higher power or purpose.
Spiritual well-being contributes to overall wellness, along with physical, emotional, and mental health.
Cultivating spiritual well-being can lead to increased resilience, improved relationships, and enhanced overall life satisfaction.
intergenerational Progams
There are many types of intergenerational programs including mentoring, community service, creative arts, storytelling, gardening, environmental action and workforce development. These programs have different targeted outcomes and benefits depending on the activity and the ages served. Some focus on improving academic outcomes for younger generations. Others are centered on improving social connections and health for older adults. While other programs aim to promote healthier lifestyle behaviors for both generations simultaneously.
Welcome to the United States of America
Around the World with Atlas
The United States of America is a vast and diverse nation, shaped by a bold spirit of freedom, innovation, and cultural fusion. From towering skyscraper cities to serene national parks, from the sounds of jazz and rhythm & blues to the electrifying pulse of rock & roll, the U.S. radiates a restless energy that has left a lasting cultural impact around the globe.
More than a global superpower in terms of industrial influence and technological innovation, the United States is also a leading force in the arts and cultural development. It has played a central role in shaping the modern world as we know it. The rise of Silicon Valley and the culture surrounding today’s tech giants is the result of a long legacy of American ingenuity and creative drive.
- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued over 11 million patents since its founding in 1790.
- Among the most famous early patents: the light bulb (Edison), the airplane (Wright brothers), and the telephone (Bell).
- Home to world-leading research institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford.
- The Internet, GPS, and personal computers were all developed in the U.S.
- The birthplace of jazz, rock & roll, blues and hip hop.
Tips on Keeping the Mind Active
1 Always try to learn new things to preserve the mental function of your brain.
2 Read every single thing that you set eyes on.
3 Take lessons in music and learn the instrument you always desired.
4 Raise your level of mental fitness.
5 Consider a healthy diet.
6 Do not underestimate physical activity.
7 Find ways to interact with others.
Studies have shown that you can help prevent cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia with some basic good health habits, such as staying physically active, getting enough sleep, not smoking, having good social connections, limiting alcohol to no more than one drink a day, and eating a Mediterranean style diet.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Our Chef John's, Summer Spinach Salad
Ingredients:
Washed baby spinach
Fresh strawberries sliced
Chopped Pecans
Crumble feta cheese
Julianne red onions
Peeled hard boiled eggs
Sesame Dressing (store bought)
Procedure:
Toss all ingredients in mixing bowl
Except for eggs
Place combine mixer on a plate
Place eggs on top
Resident of the Month
Mark Osthoff
Mark Osthof is our resident of the month; Mark was born and raised in Deerfield Beach Florida, Mark has two sons, Mark also worked for Publix for 30 years and also worked for Safeway for 5 years, Mark loved fishing and swimming, Mark’s favorite game to play is Extreme Gaming, Mark is a joy to have here at Legacy Ridge Alpharetta
Collaborators
Stephen L. Miller
