November
Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains
Newsletter
Resident's Birthdays
Martha Lovich-8th
Renate Cruz-19
Shirley Mounsey-28
Thelma Roberts-30
Celebrating November
Veterans Day Program-Veterans Day, November 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day-November 28
Events Spotlight
Chili Cook-Off Event with Tours, Games and Prizes- November 7th 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains Family Thanksgiving-November 21 at Noon
Resident of the Month
James Duvlaris
Congratulations to our November Resident of the Month James Duvlaris. James, who goes by Jimmy has been a member of our Sandy Plains at Legacy Ridge community since last Fall. He is a long-time resident of Marietta, Georgia and he and his wife owned and ran the iconic and popular “Jimmy the Greeks” Restaurant located on the Marietta Square for 32 years.
When Jimmy graduated from Marietta High School he was drafted and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was introduced to his beautiful wife, Mary by his future mother-in-law while in Florida. They married and he finished his Army career in Louisville, Kentucky. Afterwards they moved back to Marietta, and he worked with his father in the restaurant business. In 1976 he and his wife opened “Jimmy the Greeks” Restaurant in Marietta.
Jimmy has three grown children, two daughters and one son. All worked in the family business, graduated from college and are all successful. He has seven grandchildren and both he and wife, Mary, are proud of all of them.
We are delighted Jimmy has chosen our community for his home and as we celebrate Veterans Day this month, we also want to thank him for his valor and service to our country. We honor James Duvlaris our November Resident of the Month at Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains.
From the Executive Director, Cindy Brown
Sandy Plains Family and Friends, I wish each of you a warm welcome this November to our community. We have several exciting fun and family events this month. On Thursday, November 7th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. we are having a Chili Cook-Off with games and prizes.
We will be honoring our veterans and veteran’s spouses on Veterans Day, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. Butch will be back to entertain us on November 12th at 3:00 p.m. and we will be hosting our community favorite event, A Legacy Ridge Sandy Plains Family Thanksgiving on November 21st at noon.
This is a season of gratitude, and I appreciate all of you. See you soon at Sandy Plains!
Cindy
Yellowstone
National Park
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres
A Surprising Key to Healthy Aging: Strong Social Connections
There’s no healthy aging “magic bullet”-no single exercise, food, or pill that can guarantee a long healthy life. But there may be something that comes close: strong social connections. According to Amit A. Shah M.D., a geriatrician, internist and palliative care specialist at the Mayo Clinic.
“People are often surprised by the literature that shows a correlation between social contact and enormous health benefits,” Dr. Shah adds, “Interacting with others is exercise for your brain—it’s one of the best ways to improve your cognitive flexibility. It’s likely more beneficial than doing crossword puzzles or other brain games.”
We believe strongly in creating strong social connections with our residents from the moment they join our community and getting them involved in our diverse and extensive activity program.
Yellowstone
National Park
Visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
Community Connections with Churches… True Blessings for Sandy Plains
We are blessed at Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains to have strong partnerships with several community churches. We are so grateful to Transfiguration Catholic Church for coming to Sandy Plains twice a month to host a Bible Study group for our Catholic residents. We also have a monthly nondenominational Bible Study with Chaplain Joe from Cornerstone Hospice. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church has supported us with beautiful music from their choir and their crochet club made cozy blankets for every single resident and last month we were invited to their Magnolia Ball. This is an annual event for all senior communities in the Atlanta area. We filled up two tables and Vivian Holmes, one of our cherished residents, was honored at this event. The First Presbyterian Church of Marietta’s Outreach Ministry has brought amazing musical performances to our community featuring the piano, violin, bells and vocal performances. It truly is like having Broadway and Carnegie Hall perform at Sandy Plains. We are so appreciative of your kindness, talents and support.
Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains
Leadership Team
Executive Director
Cindy Brown
Sales and Marketing Director
Hillary Rhodes
Wellness Director
Darrell Brown
Dining Director
Joe Chenot
Lifestyle Director
Penney Williams
Business Office Manager
Charlene Stokes
Maintenance Director
Bryan Swindell
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Recipe Spotlight:
Crawfish Fettuccine
Ingredients:
Fettuccine Noodles
Crawfish, shrimp and crab boil seasoning
Butter, unsalted
Shallots
Garlic Cloves
Creole Seasoning
Worcestershire Sauce
Cream of Chicken Soup
Velveeta Cheese
Canned Tomatoes and Chilies
Crawfish Tail Meat
Green Onions
Directions:
Boil water with seafood seasoning, cook fettuccine until al dente, then drain (save some pasta water).
In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, cook shallots and garlic until translucent.
Add chicken soup, Creole seasoning, tomatoes, chilies, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
Stir in cubed Velveeta until melted.
Add crawfish tails and green onions; cook for 2 minutes.
Combine fettuccine with the sauce. Cover and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Serve.
Associate of the Month
Marisol Vargas
Congratulations to Marisol for being selected as our November Associate of the Month. Marisol is a Cook in our community and is revered and appreciated by our Chef Joe and all the residents and staff at Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains. She looks after all the residents and makes sure they have delicious and healthy meals. Last month she baked individual pink cakes for our “Pink Out Day” to support October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. Marisol always works tirelessly to make sure every meal is a successful and wonderful dining experience for our residents. She is a joy to work with and a fabulous role model for teamwork. She is also quick to jump in and help wherever she is needed. Our Dining Director, Joe says “I have worked with Marisol for three years now, and I can say without a doubt, that she is the most motivated and passionate coworker that loves to put the residents first in every aspect of her job! She makes everyone in the kitchen better and does it with positivity and grace.” Marisol thank you for being such a vital and integral part of our dining staff and exceptional role model for all of us at Legacy Ridge at Sandy Plains.
Collaborators
Cindy Brown
