Around the world with Atlas - January 2025 - Brazil
Resident´s Birthdays
Jan 11- Mr. Will
Jan 20- Ms. Anna
Jan 23- Ms. Bobbie
Jan 24- Ms. Paula
Jan 25- Mr. Dorsey
Month's Celebrations
Jan 1- NEW YEAR’S DAY!
Jan 2- Buffet Day
Jan 3 – Chocolate Covered Cherries Day
Jan 4- Trivia Day
Jan 5- Whipped Cream Day
Jan 6 – Cuddle Up Day
Jan 8- Bubble Bath Day
Jan 10- House Plant Day
Jan 12- Curried Chicken Day
Jan 13 – Vision Board Day
Jan 15 – Martin Luther King Jr Day *
Jan 17- Popeye the Sailor Man Day
Jan 18- Winnie The Pooh Day
Jan 19- Popcorn Day
Jan 22- Polka Dot Day (Wear you Polka Dots)
Jan 23- Handwriting Day
Jan 28- Kazoo Day
Jan 31- Backwards Day
Events Spotlights
Every month this year we will head to another country and explore all it has to offer right in our own building. This month of January we head to BRAZIL!
From culture to food to dance to traditions, we will feel well immersed in BRAZILIAN living!
Associate of the Month
Shavonna Windham
Our associate of the month is Shavonna Windham. Shavonna has been with Legacy Ridge Marietta since June 2024. She always can be found with a smile and ready to lend a hand as Care Staff. She is married with three children and a grandson. She brings her loving heart for family and for the residents daily and we highlight her this month. Shavonna says that “compassion and care” are words that sum up her days and she looks forward to growing in her endeavors at Legacy Ridge. Congratulations Shavonna!
Grand Teton
National Park
BRAZIL
Around the World with Atlas
Brazil, the largest country in South America, is known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning natural beauty. Home to the Amazon Rainforest and Christ the Redeemer statue, it offers breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks. With diverse influences, lively music, samba, Carnival, and soccer, Brazil is a global symbol of celebration and passion.
Atlanta Native - We Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. King was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States. King rose to national prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent tactics, such as the massive March on Washington (1963), to achieve civil rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
BRAZIL
Around the World with Atlas
Brazil is the most successful soccer team in history, winning a record five FIFA World Cup titles. Known for its skillful players, creative style, and attacking flair, Brazil has produced legends like Pelé, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho. Its deep passion for the sport and rich talent have made Brazil a dominant force in international soccer.
The Confederation of Brazilian Football (Portuguese: ConfederaĂ§Ă£o Brasileira de Futebol; CBF) is the governing body of football in Brazil.
Hey Alexa Champion
Alexa is a cloud-based service from Amazon available on hands-free, voice-activated devices such as Amazon Echo. Studies have shown that using the Alexa device potentially helps seniors age in place with support for their social engagement, health and wellness through smart home technology. It assists with basic tasks such as managing to-do lists and providing entertainment by playing their favorite music, reading stories or telling jokes. Other primary benefits include:
*Create Lists and Place Orders: Ask Alexa to create a grocery list, then tell it to add items as you think of them. When you go shopping, Alexa reads your list from your phone app or orders through Amazon Fresh for at-home deliveries.
*Create Medication Reminders: Have Alexa tell senior loved ones when to take medications to eliminate missed or double doses. Alexa can also remind seniors to order prescriptions and refills or order them if they use Amazon Pharmacy.
*Get Follow-Up Reminders: Receive important follow-up reminders on paying a specific bill, scheduling a doctor’s appointment or making important phone calls.
*Request Entertainment: Keep boredom at bay through Alexa’s wealth of entertainment options. Loved ones can ask it to play music, audiobooks or podcasts, or turn on the television and find their favorite programs.
Our very own Amazon Alexa Champion of the month is pictured below!
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Recipe Spotlight:
Crab Dip and Edamame
Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce
1 can (6 oz.) Premium Lump Crab Meat, drained 3-4 green onions, chopped
1 package (10-12 oz.) edamame in the pod
Sea salt
4 ounces rice crackers
Directions:
Step 1
Stir together cream cheese and sweet chili sauce until smooth. Stir in crab and green onions to combine.
Step 2
Prepare edamame according to package directions.
Step 3
Season edamame with sea salt. Serve alongside crab dip and rice crackers.
If needed, refrigerate leftovers.
Resident of the Month
Carolyn Nilson
Our resident of the month is Mrs. Carolyn Nilson. You can always find her with a welcoming smile ready to go to BINGO or shopping outing. Very family orientated and warm, Carolyn is a mother of 3 adult children. Originally born in the Carolinas, but after serving in the AirForce she and her husband of over 65 years raised their family in Oregon. As a family, Carolyn recalls that camping was something they loved to do, and she enjoyed so much.
If she could give her “secret of a good life” it would be to “do things as a family and enjoy the small times.”
It is evident that her kindness is the reason she is being recognized this month as the star Resident! Congratulations Ms. Carolyn!
You're Welcome Here Too!
With our focus on the family and community setting, we extend a 2025 Invitation to you to volunteer your time with us here. Whether it is enjoying a game of BINGO, reading the Daily Chronicle, a Bible Study or Devotion, WE INVITE YOU!
Serving as a volunteer offers important opportunities for social interaction for both you and the people you work with in any senior living community. Giving a manicure, providing an escort for an outdoor walk, leading a discussion, or simply having a conversation, can not only put a smile on a resident’s face, but also provide much needed support and encouragement.
Loneliness has been directly related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. With that in mind, think about the difference you can make in someone’s life when you take the time to sit and chat or offer a meaningful experience for them.
Contact our Lifestyle Director Devon Gunn via email DGunn@LegacyRidgeMarietta.com, call or come on in.
Collaborators
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