November
Spring Park Travelers Rest
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
Judith Halas 5Th
Elaine Lingerfelt 7th
Tim Ponder 19th
Grace Reese 23rd
Archie “Pete” Duncan 14th
Month´s Celebrations
Nov 11th is our Veterans Day Celebration. We will be honoring our Resident Veterans and inviting Family to join us with a Veterans Day lunch then having our veterans walk social with live music from the Royal Blue band. During the celebration we will be displaying our new “Wall of Hero’s” to honor our Residents who have served and sacrificed.
Nov 22nd is our Walk to end Alzheimer’s disease and to kick off our new Alzheimer Family Support Group for our families and the community.
Events Spotlights
Nov 1st we will be announcing who won our “Your ah Pumpkin” Staff Contest! We will be giving them their gift of love and appreciation to not only our Picked Pumpkin but to all Staff members.
The Contest ran for the entire month of October so residents could vote daily for a different staff member and the staff with the most wins for National Pumpkin Day and will take home the prize for Biggest Pumpkin in our Patch!
Nov 9th, we have one of our newest resident Pete Pastor will be entering his 1957 Ford in the Travelers Rest Car Show! We will have a sign-up sheet for this fun Sat outing for residents and Staff. Come check out all of the Hot Rods and show Pete support. Good Luck Pete we will be cheering you on!
This Nov 22nd, as well as the entire month of November, we will be celebrating National Alzheimer Awareness month! Our Memory Care unit entrance will be displaying We will be having our “Spring Park Trail Walk to end Alzheimer’s” Come join us for a walk around our community along our purple trail with our residents, staff and families. To walk just sign up by emailing sschoening@springparktravelersrest.com. To walk is a 10$ Donation that will go to (AFA) The Alzheimer Foundation of America, where 86% of all monies goes directly to fund programs and services for families. Please join us after our walk in the Coffee Shop where we will have an ALZ Support Group Social with light refreshments. This group will meet once a month to help support those whose lives have been affected by this terrible disease.
Associate of the Month
Heather Casada
Associate of the Month: Heather Casada
We’re thrilled to announce Heather Casada as our November Associate of the Month!
Heather has been a shining presence in our Spring Park Community, demonstrating love and compassion for both residents and staff. Always ready to help, she joyfully engages with our resident by participating in activities, and she works hard to keep our community sparkling clean.
A lifelong resident of Travelers Rest, Heather is a devoted mother to her children, Allie (12) and JJ (10). When she’s not ensuring a clean and welcoming environment, she enjoys attending Renfrew Baptist Church and indulging in her hobbies, such as music, singing, writing, and watching TV. She loves thrill rides at amusement parks and cherishes family vacations at the beach or mountains. An animal lover, she shares her home with four small dogs and a cat.
Heather’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13, reflecting her strong faith and commitment to family. We are grateful for her hard work and the positivity she brings to our community. Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved recognition!
November is Alzheimer Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive brain disease that develops slowly but has a huge impact on those who have it, their families, and caregivers.
With ever-growing numbers of people affected, Alzheimer’s has an oversized effect on communities, healthcare systems, and the economy.
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The disease isn’t a normal part of aging, and it’s worth talking about. If you are a care giver or if you are touched by this disease in anyway and need coping skills, education, direction, friendly support and updated treatment information then please consider joining a local support group for Alzheimer’s. Joining a free support group, will help you in so many ways such as meeting new friends that will understand exactly what you and your family are going through so it can make the road, you’re having to go down not so hopeless. It will give you downtime for yourself and give you a chance to focus on ideas as well as solutions to your unique issues.
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5 Simple Healthy Thanksgiving Tips
Tip #1 Stuff the bird not your gut.
Try eating just one small spoonful of each of your favorite holiday items on the Thanksgiving table. So instead of doubling down on your favorites and piling up, take it slow and you will find that your belly will feel just right and comfortable instead of the dreaded food coma and bloating.
Tip #2 Add more fresh veggies to the table.
Okay we all love a cozy warm casserole but the effects it has on your health is not so warm and fuzzy. Instead of having four or five casseroles, which are usually full of cheese that can be high in fat and salt. So, save time and your heart by keeping it simple by preparing a bunch of colorful fall veggies and squashes that can be baked or steamed.
Tip#3 Drink water throughout the day and while cooking to stay hydrated and drink a full glass 30 mins prior to eating, it will make you feel full, so you have a better chance of not overeating as much.
Tip#4 Do not starve yourself all morning or day waiting for that golden bird. You will set yourself up for major overeating. your bodies need for fuel will lead to you will having little restraint or portion control. Waiting too long to eat can also cause you to eat too fast and have indigestion later.
Tip#5 Pause before each bite you take and mentally give thanks for not only the hands that prepared it but be thankful for every hand that was involved getting it to your table. While eating think about the full circle of that meat, veggie, and bread. Eat slowly and savor each bite while thanking each person that made it possible such as the truck drivers, farmers, and grocery workers. Say a quick blessing to each one you think of.
Having this mind set will keep you very full, full of thanks and gratitude!
What's new at Spring Park?
We are happy to share some exciting news about all of the new activities going on at Spring Park. Our Residents and Staff at Spring Park have been enjoying our patios beautiful flowers planted by our Garden Club but if you hang around awhile you may see some real-life wild Turkeys wondering around our property and during activities you may see a bunch! Our nerf shoot outs have become very popular and our upcoming Turkey Shoot on Thanksgiving will be no different. Everyone loves it so mark your activities Calander, so you don’t miss this one! Bring the grandkids/ great grands, all the nerf guns you got and come join in on the fun this Thanksgiving for our Spring Park Turkey Shoot at 1pm. Bring your best aim and some fast nerf guns! We have such a great time, and no hunting license needed. Gobble! Gobble!
We would like to introduce you to our newest resident, our off-property Resident Bunny named “Lola”! She is only 5 months old, and she comes to visit us every month. Lola was a huge hit with everyone in October, and we cannot wait to have her back at the end of the month with Kaitlyn from Gentiva Hospice. Thank you, Kaitlyn, for sharing her with us.
Good Luck to our resident Pete Preiser who will be entering his beautiful 1957 ford at the TR Car show coming up on Nov 9th. Check the sign-up sheet to get a seat on the bus! We will be just down the street at TR Highschool, and they will have lots of cars on display at this Sat morning show can be back by lunch!
We are very excited about some changes happening in the Activities Room! We are getting a facelift, and we have a large smart TV to watch beautiful National Park documentaries and residents love using it for Bingo!
We have more good news! We have opened up the outside Patio area that is off of the Activities Room. We have been using it on nice days to have our exercise outside as well as socials, with corn hole, bowling, ring toss and Wine Down Weds will sometimes be held outside, weather permitting. The courtyard received a makeover with pressure washing, flowers and hanging Edison lights! Come by check it out!
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Recipe Spotlight:
Walking Apple Pie
This cute quick, low calorie easy recipe is for all ages and so delicious!
You can make several of these by buying a box of teddy Grahams or you can purchase the plastic cups that are larger and easier to hold.
Using a pair of scissors cut just the top edge off of a bag of Teddy Grahams to just open it.
Take half of the cookies out of the bag, scoop a tablespoon full of low or sugar free Apple pie filling that has been warmed in the microwave (careful to not get the filling to hot)
Add a squirt of Redi Whip Cream topping nonfat or sugar free. Next place teddy grahams back in the bag on top! Eat in bag with a spoon. Walking is optional.
Ingredients:
1- Bag or cup of Teddy Grahams, cinnamon flavor
1- Can of nonfat Redi whip
1- Can of no sugar Apple pie filling.
Resident of the Month
The Browns
This November, we are excited to spotlight Patricia and Ernie Brown as Spring Park’s Residents of the Month. Celebrating nearly 64 years of marriage this December, the Browns exemplify dedication and love, not only to each other but also to our community and their church community.
Pat and Ernie met as high school seniors at the Kash and Karry in Greenville, where they both worked as cashiers. Their connection was immediate amidst the hustle of ringing up customers, with lines often stretching to the back of the store on busy Friday nights. After graduating High school (Ernie from Taylors High School and Pat from Berea High) the couple tied the knot, began building a life together and not long started raising three children.
Ernie embarked on a career with McClary Sprinkler System before transitioning to CSX, where he dedicated over 30 years to the railroad industry. Meanwhile, Pat made a significant impact as a teacher’s aide at Berea Elementary, nurturing young minds in the community. After their children got older Pat went to work for 20 years at TNS Brass and Bronze. If they were not with their family they would be in their garden, they loved having a big garden and enjoyed canning vegetables or camping at the beach. Their commitment to their professions was matched only by their commitment to family, raising two daughters and a son, and cherishing moments with their two grandchildren.
Upon retiring at just 60, the Browns embraced a new chapter filled with adventure. They loved spending time at their lake home on Lake Greenwood which is still a haven for relaxation. Never slowing down on travel and explorations, they also enjoyed camping and traveling with the Christian Tour group with their church. Their journeys have taken them across the United States, visiting breathtaking destinations like Yellowstone Park, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Alaska, Maine, Bahamas, and the Florida Keys, just to name a few.
A charming tradition they’ve cultivated over the past 20 years is dressing alike during their travels with the church groups and they dress alike today. You will notice them walking around Spring Park Community enjoying all community activities and socials. Whether exploring new landscapes or spending time with family, Patricia and Ernie remain inseparable, inspiring everyone around them with their love and companionship.
We love having Pat and Ernie so involved in activities at Spring Park. From Outings and Nerf gun shoot outs with staff to enriching our spiritual growth in the community by also bring in entertainment from their church family as well as letting us join in to help them with packing shoe boxes for their annual Christmas Shoe Box Samaritans Purse Ministry, where Pat still crochets over 100 kids Beenie hats that are beautiful and joyfully packed in each box! Join us in celebrating Patricia and Ernie Brown, not just as dedicated Spring Park residents but as an enduring example of love, adventure, and community spirit!
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