Around the world with Atlas - March 2025 - Italy
Resident´s Birthdays
Lynn B. 3/6
Carol B. 3/7
Staff Birthdays
Chinyere O. 3/1
Margaret B. 3/12
Duran G. 3/22
Events Spotlight
3/7 Employee Appreciation Day
3/10 Cobb County Mobil Library
3/10 Paparazzi with Joy Master
3/14 Johnny’s Pizza Lunch
3/14 Birthday Celebration with entertainment with Entertainment by Butch Reeves
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day Party
3/21 Men’s Lunch with Chef Shawn
3/28 McDonalds Lunch Outing
Celebrating March
Humorists Are
Artists Month
Women’s History Month
Save Your Vision Month
Women in
Construction Week
March 2–8
Learn What Your
Name Means Day
March 5
World Plumbing Day
March 11
Quilting Day
March 15
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17
French Bread Day
March 21
Quirky Country Music
Song Titles Day
March 27
Italian Tradition
Alexa play "The Ecstasy Of Gold" from "Ennio Morricone"
“The Ecstasy of Gold” (L’estasi dell’oro) is one of Ennio Morricone’s most celebrated compositions, featured in the climactic scene of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
It plays during the moment when Tuco (Eli Wallach) frantically runs through the Sad Hill Cemetery, desperately searching for the grave that holds the buried gold.
The piece exemplifies Morricone’s genius, blending classical composition with unconventional sounds to create a piece that feels both cinematic and timeless.
Associate of the Month
Ausra B.
Meet Ausra B. Our March Employee of the month! Ausra is our Resident Care Coordinator and consistently demonstrates exceptional performance in all aspects of her role. She always goes above and beyond to support residents and staff. In addition to her care and administrative responsibilities, Ausra regularly engages with residents through song, dance, and conversation.
Ausra’s journey began in Lithuania, Europe, where she attended the University of Šiauliai, graduating with a BBA in literacy in 1998, a testament to her dedication to education. She then worked at a high school in Lithuania for two years before embarking on a new adventure in the USA in 2000. As an international Au Pair, she lived with an American family, consisting of a single mother and three girls, an experience that broadened her perspective. Today, she is living her passion, working with the elderly for over two decades, a true inspiration.
She enjoys cooking breakfast on weekends for her family and watching her boys enjoy their family breakfast together. While she’s not a sports fan, football has become an integral part of her life due to her husband’s passion and her sons’ involvement in the sport.
Ausra enjoys gardening, flowers, art, music, and reading. She loves anything that has to do with the outdoors. She is the most part of being a mom She states “Children are the greatest gift God gives us, if you look at everything else, it’s so temporary. children are our only legacy; they’re the only thing we leave in the world!
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to you from the bottom of our hearts here at Legacy Ridge at Brookstone for consistently going above and beyond for the community! You are a highly valued addition to our team.
Around The World Tour Facts: Italy
• It is widely recognized that Italians have a profound passion for pasta, and an intriguing statistic supports this claim: on average, each person in Italy consumes nearly 60 pounds (or 27 kg) of pasta every year. Pasta is also eaten as the primo piatto, the first course (not to be viewed as an appetizer) followed by everything else
• It is estimated that Rome alone is home to around 300,000 cats – the only residents who are permitted to explore the ruins wherever they like
• Italy is the only country with 59 UNESCO World Heritage sites- 53 cultural and 6 naturals (include Amalfi Coast, Historic Centre of Florence, Famous Lagoons in Venice, etc.)
• Gelato is healthier than regular ice cream: Gelaterias make gelato daily with fresh, all-natural ingredients and it contains 70% less fat than factory-made ice cream
• Italy is home to the world’s smallest country: The Vatican City in Rome is a country in its own right. At just 0.5 sq km and a population of just over 700 people. It became a sovereign state in 1929, and is considered an absolute monarchy, with the Pope as its ’King”
• Italy is the largest wine producer in the world
• There are more than 1,500 lakes in Italy
• Mount Etna is Europe’s most active and largest volcano: locally called Mongibello. It erupts around 200 times per year, a number that continues to increase annually
• Italy has one of the world’s oldest populations, having one of the highest life expectancies in the world is often attributed to their Mediterranean diet
• Rome is called the “city of fountains”
• The Colosseum in Rome is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built
• The Italian flag, also known as the ‘Tricolore,’ has its origins in the French flag brought to Italy by Napoleon in 1797. The green, white, and red colors represent hope, faith, and charity and
are a symbol of the country’s national identity
Leadership Team
Hudie Langston
Executive Director
Cady Ugolin
Sales & Marketing Director
Linda Lucas
Health & Wellness Director
Stacey Wheeler
Business Office Manager
Jamie Hatfield
Lifestyle Director
Shawn Brown
Dining Services Director
Bill Fluellen
Maintenance Director
Ausra Baker
Resident Care Coordinator
Marching to a Healthy Beat
March is Nutrition Month, a month to ditch the junk food, add exercise, and take on healthier habits. An easy place to start is to eat more fruits, whole grains, and vegetables.
Having fresh fruit and vegetables in your home is a simple way to add healthy vitamins and nutrients to your diet. Another excellent step is eating food in reasonable portions, as well as eating a variety of foods.
A daily exercise routine, even something as simple as a daily walk, increases fitness. Studies show that as fitness increases, mood improves, energy increases, stress decreases, we have the strength and endurance to do the things we enjoy, and we look and feel our best. Perhaps it is no coincidence that March is also Quinoa Month (pronounced KEEN-wah). This ancient seed, harvested high in the Andes Mountains, is one of nature’s most perfect foods. In 1955, researcher Philip White wrote, “While no single food can supply all the essential life sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other in the plant or animal kingdom.” That’s high praise for an often-overlooked food.
Quinoa is called a grain and is cooked like a grain, but it is not a grain at all. From a botanical point of view, quinoa is more closely related to beets and spinach. It is a complete protein, gluten
free, and rich in potassium. The ancient Incas called it the “mother of all grains” and considered it sacred. It can be found today in breads, crackers, granola, beverages, pasta, and even shampoo. It’s a nutritive powerhouse.
Celebrating the Mario Way
March 10, or rather MAR10, is Mario Day—a holiday for the ficticious Mario Bros. video-game plumbers. It’s designated as such because MAR10 looks like MARIO. It also can be a day to celebrate the Marios in your life. Even if you don’t know a Mario, you can still celebrate one. Cheer on racing legend Mario Andretti by watching highlights of his iconic career. Read a book by writers Mario Puzo or Mario Vargas Llosa. Grab a slice at Mario’s pizzeria.
While the name Mario is most often associated with Italy, it is quite common in Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Latin America, and America. It comes from the Roman name Marius, which derives from Mars, the Roman god of war. For those wanting to give the name Mario a more delicate and feminine touch, there is the name Maria, or should we say MAR14?
Italian Legacy
Around the World with Atlas
A Timeline “From the grandeur of Roman amphitheaters to the visionary works of Renzo Piano, Italian architecture is a living testament to art across ages. Timeless.
Rome, the Eternal City, remains an open-air museum. Walk its cobblestone streets to see the Pantheon, Roman Forum, and fountains that whisper stories of empire and art.
With world-renowned cuisine, iconic design, and a musical legacy featuring maestros like Vivaldi and Verdi, Italy remains an eternal source of inspiration.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Ragù alla Bolognese
Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled, chopped
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground beef chuck (20% fat), patted dry
Kosher salt
3 oz. thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
⅓ cup tomato paste
1 bay leaf
Pinch of finely grated nutmeg
2 cups (or more) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 lb. fresh tagliatelle or pappardelle, or dry rigatoni
2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
Directions:
Finely chop onion, celery, and carrot in a food processor. Brown ground beef in olive oil, then set aside. Cook pancetta until crisp, then soften the onion mixture in the same pot. Return beef, add white wine, and cook until evaporated. Stir in tomato paste, bay leaf, and nutmeg. Add chicken stock, milk, and salt. Simmer on low for 2–2½ hours until thick and tender. Cook pasta until al dente. Toss pasta with sauce, Parmesan, and pasta water.
Serve with extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
In astrology, those born between March 1–20 are Pisces, the Fish. Selfless, spiritual, and intuitive, Pisces swim an inner journey. They’re emotional, compassionate people, always willing to help others. Those born from March 21–31 are Aries, the Ram. Rams are adventurous go-getters, full of enthusiasm, charm, and energy. They make dynamic pioneers and adventurers, undeterred when the going gets rough.
Resident of the Month
Bob W.
Meet Bob W., our March Resident of the Month. Bob Wagner was born in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Akron’s Ohio engineering co-op program with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He then resided in Kentucky until 1988, after retiring from a 25-year tenure at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. During the construction of a float for their joint fraternity sorority parade at the Rubber Bowl, Bob met his wife Jo, with whom he shares three daughters, Jill, Karen, and Linda. These daughters have brought immense joy through their six grandchildren, consisting of four boys and two girls.
In his early years, shooting hoops in his driveway or a nearby elementary school with friends was his favorite childhood activity, even though he wasn’t on school teams. He played in church recreation leagues and Air Force leagues, and was also a softball pitcher, continuing to play into his 60s. He and his daughter began jogging when she joined track and cross-country. They took part in local races in Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia, including multiple Peachtree events, and he has also garnered several golf trophies.
Bob, a first lieutenant in the Air Force, completed three years of ROTC training at the University of Akron. His military assignments included postings at radar stations in Oklahoma and Mississippi. One notable aspect of Bob’s background is the loss of his father, who drowned while fishing from a boat when Bob was 18 months old. As a result, Bob was raised by his single mother and, having never received swimming lessons, he remains uncomfortable around boats.
One of his most notable achievements is raising his three loving daughters. He spent Friday nights for years taking one daughter at a time out for father-daughter time. He enjoyed cooking grilled steak and following his favorite sports teams, the Browns and the Indians. Interesting fact about him is that he was a member of the Lions Club, serving two consecutive years as president. He possesses special talents, always able to Repair almost anything, and his whole extended family would always have a to-do list ready when he visited; however, plumbing was not among his skills.
Thank you, Bob, for being an amazing Resident and always making us laugh here at Legacy Ridge at Brookstone!
Collaborators
Hudie Langston
