Senior Living News August 2025

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

22171 Traditions Way | Athens, AL 35163

August 1st, 2025

Around the world with Atlas - August 2025 - England

Resident´s Birthdays

B. White 8/5
R. Belue 8/30
J. Anderson 8/15
J. Ruf 8/15
B. Knittel 8/28
J.A. Gant 8/29

Staff Birthdays

Libier Huezo 8/1
Joye Vinson 8/19
Kelly Doresy 8/1
Jolene Romero 8/20
Zina Bennett 8/6
Laura Arthur 8/12

Month's Celebrations

Resident Birthdays
Family Fun Night

The Tudor Rose

A timeless symbol of unity, the Tudor Rose combines the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York—emblems of rival houses during the Wars of the Roses. When Henry VII united the two through marriage, this floral symbol became a lasting emblem of peace and the English crown.

Leader of the Month

Jessica was born Jessica Turner November 22. 1984, to the parents of Glenn Turner and Cindy Hamilton in Canada. Jessica moved here in the United States in March of 2005. Jessica wasn’t raised with her mother, but she is close to her sister Courtney Hamilton. Jessica started working here at The Goldton at Athens, April 13, 2023. Jessica has a son (Orin) and a daughter (Rosyln) from her previous marriage and her two bonus children as she calls them (Asher and Casden) with her husband Dustin. Jessica and Dustin were married May 25, 2022. Jessica received her G.E.D. in 2021. The reason Jessica says she likes working her at The Goldton at Athens is her engagement with the residents.

English Heart

Alexa play "Time" from "Pink Floyd"

From the legendary album The Dark Side of the Moon, “Time” strikes like a reckoning. With its iconic clock intro and David Gilmour’s searing guitar solo, the song captures the creeping anxiety of wasted youth and the inevitability of aging. A timeless anthem wrapped in progressive rock mastery, The Dark Side of the Moon spent over 18 years on the Billboard charts, becoming one of the most enduring albums in history. “Time” remains its haunting heartbeat — a song that asks not if the years are passing, but whether we’ve noticed.

Birthday Celebrations

Birthdays are special days not to say that the others aren’t. Each year as we younger the more wisdom we get. As the younger generation many of us don’t realize that many have come before us. Their stories are living testimonies. The residents can tell us stories that we can never learn in a history book. Many of their stories are of a time past that we have heard and learned about but when you sit and listen to their stories, they can take you back in time when things maybe were less complicated. Many of them like talking about how they spent their childhood and maybe we can’t resonate but we can understand the reason they are who they are and why we love being around them.

Welcome to England
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England’s story begins long before it was called by that name—when Celtic Britons inhabited its misty hills and Roman legions reached the edge of their empire in a land they called Britannia. Though Rome left its mark with roads, baths, and Hadrian’s Wall, the far north—home to fierce tribes and enigmatic druids—remained unconquered. After the Romans withdrew, waves of Saxon settlers shaped a new identity, giving birth to a nation where myth and history often blur.

At the heart of this early tapestry is the legend of King Arthur, the once and future king said to have united Britain with the help of Merlin the wizard, the sword Excalibur, and the noble Knights of the Round Table. Whether myth or memory, these tales reveal England’s deep-rooted fascination with destiny, honor, and the magic of storytelling—traditions that would shape its greatest literary voices.

From the poetic grandeur of Shakespeare to the epic realms of J.R.R. Tolkien and the modern wizarding world of J.K. Rowling, English literature has enchanted readers across centuries. And in music, few countries have left such a global imprint. With sounds ranging from the rebellious rock of The Rolling Stones to the dreamscapes of Pink Floyd, and the timeless genius of The Beatles and David Bowie, England’s cultural output is as powerful and enduring as its history.

The Dulcimers

The Dulcimers are a group of musicians that stops by to play for the residents each month. The residents enjoy having them play their wooden instruments. A dulcimer is an instrument that was played during biblical days and that’s why they are called the Dulcimers. Today they have someone that plays a guitar with the group. They also bring by the wooden dolls that dance, and other wooden instruments that the residents can join in on the fun. They also want to teach some of the residents how to play a dulcimer so that they can be a part of the group.

Pet Therapy

Ms. Shelia brings her dog to by for pet therapy. Many of the residents that had animals before coming to The Goldton gave their pets up before coming here. Ms. Shelia Wilburn has been the pet therapist for the community. She told a few weeks ago that she was retiring Lizzy Blue. When we think about retiring, we think about parents, friends, co-workers, and grandparents we never think about animals. Many of the residents will miss Lizzy Blue they look forward to seeing her each month. Lizzy Blue will be missed. Ms. Shelia is working hard to find another therapy bring to the community.

Resident of the Month

David M. Terry

Mr. David M. Terry was born April 4, 1934, in Morgan County Alabama to the parents of William and Ida Terry. Mr. Terry was raised with 7 siblings (4) girls and (2) boys. Mr. Terry attended Danville High School and after high school he joined the Air Force. Mr. David Terry met Ms. Gailya through their friends, and they were married on New Year’s Eve 1957. Through their union they conceived their only child Ms. Teresa Terry-Brown. Their family continued to grow with one grandson (Bryan) and one granddaughter (Terry). Mr. Terry is a Baptist. What he likes about staying at The Goldton at Athens is Spending time with friends especially at meals.

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Recipe Spotlight:

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

A warm and comforting English favorite, perfect for sharing. This dish layers seasoned ground lamb (or beef), soft vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes — then bakes to golden perfection.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup peas and carrots (frozen or cooked fresh)
2 tbsp tomato paste
Salt, pepper, and a pinch of thyme
2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk)

Directions:

In a skillet, cook meat and onion until browned.
Stir in tomato paste, vegetables, and seasonings. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
Spread mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

Associate of the Month

Rebecca Kirkland

Ms. Rebeeca Kirkland was born September 22, 1963, to the parents of Lilly Wilcher and Suel Kersey in Lyons, Ga… She has three siblings (2) boys and (4) girls. Ms. Kirland attended Toombs County High School. She married Mr. Glen Kirland who was in the military and she became a military wife. From their union they had (1) daughter Sabrina and (1) son Jon. Ms. Kirland and husband are no longer together but she is grateful for her children. Ms. Rebeeca is a Christain. The reason why she loves working at The Goldton at Athens is the love for the residents and feel like her job gives her purpose after retirement.

Senior Living News August 2025

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

Around the world with Atlas - August 2025 - England

Resident´s Birthdays

Staff Birthdays