Senior Living News July 2025
The Canopy at Westridge
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Around the world with Atlas - July 2025 - United States of America
Resident's Birthdays
Bush Wilson-7/3
Preston Anderson-7/20
Joseph Bostwick-7/20
Month's Celebrations
July 4th-Independence Day
July 17th- Peach Ice Cream Day
July 20th-Ice Cream Day
July 27th-Parent’s Day/ Love is Kind Day
Events Spotlight
7/16-Ultimate Bingo Collab W/Henry County Senior Services!
7/18-Virtual Dementia Tour W/Southern Grace Hospice!
One of the most enduring symbols in the United States is the bald eagle—a majestic bird chosen in 1782 as the national emblem.
With its fierce gaze and powerful wingspan, the bald eagle represents strength, courage, and the soaring ideals of liberty that define the American identity.
Associate of the Month
Amy Woody
Amy Woody has been an exceptional addition to the Canopy at Westridge! A true testament to what a team player is, Will do anything for our residents and always serving with a smile! Thank you, Amy, for all you do! We Appreciate you!
Jazz Masterpieces
Alexa play the funky version of "Watermelon Men" by "Herbie Hancock"
“Watermelon Man” is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock for his debut album, Takin’ Off (1962) in a hard-bop style. This re-record version from Hancock himself is a synth-driven masterpiece from the album Head Hunters (1973), a very funky jazz in which Hancock merged electronic sounds with improvisation, paving the way for future generations of experimental artists.
Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame
Alexa play "All Shook Up" from "Elvis Presley"
From the 1957 album, Loving You, a #1 hit and cultural flashpoint, this song sealed Elvis’s reign as the king of rock & roll. Its upbeat rhythm and playful lyrics defined the youth culture of the 1950s.
Independence day
Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This document announced the separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. In 1870 the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal workers, and in 1938 it became a paid federal holiday.
Welcome to the United States of America
Around the World with Atlas
The United States of America is a vast and diverse nation, shaped by a bold spirit of freedom, innovation, and cultural fusion. From towering skyscraper cities to serene national parks, from the sounds of jazz and rhythm & blues to the electrifying pulse of rock & roll, the U.S. radiates a restless energy that has left a lasting cultural impact around the globe.
More than a global superpower in terms of industrial influence and technological innovation, the United States is also a leading force in the arts and cultural development. It has played a central role in shaping the modern world as we know it. The rise of Silicon Valley and the culture surrounding today’s tech giants is the result of a long legacy of American ingenuity and creative drive.
- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued over 11 million patents since its founding in 1790.
- Among the most famous early patents: the light bulb (Edison), the airplane (Wright brothers), and the telephone (Bell).
- Home to world-leading research institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford.
- The Internet, GPS, and personal computers were all developed in the U.S.
- The birthplace of jazz, rock & roll, blues and hip hop.
71st Anniversary Milestone!
On June 26th, 2025, it made 71 years that the Upchurch’s have been married! This is such an amazing milestone because not only were they our first couple to move in, but they are also our longest married couple we have! We look to their marriage for Wisdom, Faith, Love and Hope! Thank you both paving the way!
Are you Against Senior Living too?
Most Seniors are against Senior living until they experience what it’s all about and the benefits that come with it. Three of the main components are 1) Connection 2) Well-Being 3) Security.
Ms. Marinda came and wasn’t so happy initially, once she realized the great benefits of her new home she has fallen in love and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world!
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Recipe of the Month
Alabama Firecracker Dip
Ingredients:
1½ cups sour cream
6 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (1 oz) envelope ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
Saltine crackers, for serving
Directions:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Stir until smooth.
Add in the shredded Cheddar cheese, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld (or overnight for best results).
Before serving, stir the dip again and garnish with a pinch of crushed red pepper.
Serve chilled with saltine crackers—or your favorite dippers!
Resident of the Month
Yvonne Caldwell
Yvonne Caldwell, originally from Irondale Alabama has become a source of light and joy here at the Canopy! Between making everyone laugh sharing her amazing recipes or telling an old story; we are always entertained. Yvonne moved in and made a great deal of friends in no time! Yvonne, we thank you for everything you do to make this community a better place to live!
Collaborators:
Jahqui Gibbs
