Around the world with Atlas - March 2025 - Italy
Resident´s Birthdays
3/12 – Ms. Barbara
3/13 – Doris B.
3/15 – Maxine
Month's Celebrations
National Days
3/1 – Peanut butter Lover Day
3/2 – Vintage/ Old “Stuff” Day
3/4 – Pancake Day
3/6 – Oreo Day
3/7 – Cereal Day
3/10 – Day Light Saving Time
3/11 – Tools Day
3/13 – Jewlery Day
3/14 – Learn About Butterflies Day
3/16 – Panda Day
3/17- St. Patrick’s Day
3/19- Laughter Day
3/21 – Spring Begins!
3/23 – Chip and Dip Day
3/24 – Raisinets Day
3/28 – Something on a Stick Day
3/31 – Tater Tot Day
Spotlights
Spotlight Our Staff – We are always available to serve!
Ann Hollis – Business Office Coordinator
Shaneika Bennett – Wellness Director
Devon Gunn – Lifestyle Director
Sarita Johnson – Dining Services Director
Kandi Romano – Sales & Marketing Director
Terrance Triplett – Building Services Director
Associate of the Month
Herman Maujay Ryder
This month we highlight Herman! He has been part of Legacy Ridge for over a year and with us at Marietta for about half of that time. He is a young man with great impact and loves what he does as care staff over in Memory Care the majority of time. He is continuing his studies and as a responsible young adult, he is on the quest to make his print in health care. He states that the “greatest thing anyone can do is help people.” He comes from a family of many in health care and can see that for his future as well.
One thing that he notes as the best part of being with residents is “asking about their lives.” To know who they are is important, but to know who they were is equally important.
His favorite part of working isn’t only the residents, he loves his coworkers that make him feel like they are a team. As one of his favorite songs expresses, life can be simple with just serving others, “…days and the wind” (Jodie by SZA)
We congratulate our associate, Herman!
Italian Tradition
Alexa, play“Vivaldi’s Four Seasons”
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741), “Il Prete Rosso” (The Red Priest) due to his red hair and clerical status, was a Venetian composer, virtuoso violinist, and a key figure of the Baroque era. His innovative compositions and extraordinary violin skills earned him a reputation as one of the most celebrated musicians of his time.
Vivaldi composed over 500 concertos, more than 230 for solo violin, making him one of the most prolific composers for the instrument. The Four Seasons is his most famous work; his music legacy has inspired musicians over the centuries. The Four Seasons was composed around 1721 and published in 1725 in Amsterdam.
Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It has been found to be beneficial in a variety of settings including hospitals and hospices. Music therapy can help reduce pain levels, promote relaxation, improve communication skills, and provide comfort during difficult times.
One way music therapy can be used to reduce pain is through the use of rhythmical breathing techniques. These techniques involve the person focusing on a steady beat while taking slow deep breaths which helps relax the body and mind. This type of intervention has been shown to decrease anxiety levels as well as lower heart rate and blood pressure which can lead to reduced pain levels overall.
Another benefit of music therapy is its ability to promote a state of relaxation by providing a distraction from stressful thoughts or feelings.
*Information from Harmony and Healing
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.
Women's History Month 2025
National Women’s History Month, honorary observance of the month of March in the United States, as designated in 1987 by the U.S. Congress, in recognition of women’s many accomplishments throughout history. A variety of agencies, schools, and organizations observe the month by focusing on the “consistently overlooked and undervalued” role of American women in history. Libraries and communities promote special events that emphasize the achievements of women. Similar monthlong observances occur in other countries.
Who are some women you know who are making strides in their community and /or the world? Honor them this month!!
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Recipe Spotlight:
Shamrock Shake
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup whole milk
10 drops green food coloring
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
whipped cream, sprinkles and maraschino cherries for serving
Directions:
1. Place the ice cream, milk, food coloring and mint extract in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into two glasses. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles and cherries, then serve.
Resident of the Month
Michael Green
Our Resident of the month is Michael Green. We call him Mike around the community, and he is surely a pleasure to have in your company. A native to Atlanta, Mike has been married 51 years with their daughter Amy. Mike has lived his life with the mantra “treat others how you want to be treated” and “don’t believe everything you see on tv.”
Mike served in the Army and is a proud Veteran amongst the others here. Mike is a great representative of this community also.
Very disciplined and dependable you can always find him getting his morning exercise in before starting the day. His favorite past times are fishing for stripper bass fish and family time that included southern cooking.
Anyone who gets to know Mike would see he is a wealth of information, trivia answers, and great conversation. For this reason and so many other, we salute and congratulate Mike!
Let's Talk Italian Art!
Italy was at the forefront of the artistic and intellectual developments of the Renaissance, which drew their impetus from a reappraisal of the Classical Greek and Roman world. Artists and scholars in Italy were especially well placed to take the lead in such a revival, since they were surrounded by the material remains of antiquity. Earlier Romanesque and Gothic forms in both art and architecture were supplanted by the Renaissance, which escalated with a flourish into the Baroque styles of the 16th century.
The great names in Italian art through the centuries make a long list that includes, among many others, Giotto, Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Bernini, and Tiepolo.
The Renaissance
(Amazing Facts)
The Renaissance wasn’t born overnight—it floated in with Venetian merchants! Their wealth fueled artists like Titian, whose vibrant colors and bold brushwork lit up the art world. Venice’s success was built on silk, spices, and salt, bridging East and West in a golden age of trade. From Marco Polo’s voyages to Venetian glass, this city redefined commerce and culture.
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