Senior Living News May 2025

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

May 1st, 2025

Around the world with Atlas - May 2025 - México

Resident´s Birthdays

M. Ferguson 5/8/1939
J. Godbee 5/30/1950
B. Godbee 5/8/1953
P. Parmer 5/8/1939
E. Stephens 5/23/1935
E. Fossett 5/25/1941

Staff Birthdays

Tracy Sandlin 5/6/1962
Georgia Hollins 5/21/2002

Month's Celebrations

Easter
April Birthdays

The famous Aztec Calendar, shown in its original colors, is also known as the “Stone of the Sun.” It depicts the Sun God Tonatiuh, the fifth sun, at its center.

Leader of the Month

Candace was born May 20, 1978, in Selma, Tn. to the parents of Howard and Gail Garland. Candace was raised as an only child. Candace has 3 children, 2 girls (Alaina and Madison) and a son (Tyler). She is a grandmother of 2 boys (Brummy and Drew) a granddaughter (Skyler). Candace started working here when it was still Tradition at Athens, July 7, 2020. She is a practicing Pentacostal. When she isn’t working you can find her taking care of her mother and spending time with her daughter Madison and her granddaughter Sky that lives with her. Candace says the reason she likes working here at The Goldton at Athens is her team members and the residents.

VIva México !!

Alexa play "Rogaciano el Huapanguero" from "Linda Ronstadt"

Featured on Canciones de Mi Padre released in late 1987, the record beautifully captures the depth and beauty of Mexican folk music. Musical direction was led by renowned Mexican composer Rubén Fuentes, alongside the finest mariachi musicians of the era.

The album became a global sensation and remains the best-selling non-English language album in U.S. history.

Crafty crafters

The craft activities have been getting larger and larger. Many of the craft activities have many of the same residents but many times the newer residents start to attend. Many of the crafts have been something that is done the country that we’re visiting. The residents aren’t the only ones who enjoy the crafts, the staff enjoys the activities as well and the residents enjoy it when the staff joins them.

Viva México !!
Around the World with Atlas

A Land of Spirit, Color, and Eternal Stories, Mexico is more than a country—it’s a heartbeat, a song carried by the wind across deserts, jungles, mountains, and beautyful beaches. A place where ancient civilizations whisper through pyramids and murals, and modern life dances to the rhythm of a strong and unique cultural heritage.

The word “México” comes from the Náhuatl words “Metztli” (moon) and “xictli” (navel or belly button), meaning “the belly button of the moon.” The Mexicas pronounced it “Meshico.”

According to legend, the Mexica people were the last of the nomadic tribes to arrive in central Anáhuac (yep, that was the ancient name for the heartland of what’s now Mexico). They came from a mythical island called Aztlán—which is why they’re also called Aztecs. They were searching for a sign sent by their main god, Huitzilopochtli: an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake. That was the sacred place where they were to build their city.

And they did find it—right in the middle of a vast lake called Texcoco. Legend says they took refuge on that small patch of land in the lake and founded their settlement, Tenochtitlan, around 1325. By the time the Spanish arrived in 1519, they were stunned by the sight of a majestic, dream-like well-organized metropolis—Tenochtitlan—one of the largest cities in the world at that time.

Satisfied with mother being at The Goldton at Athens

During one of the activities one of the newer residents was attending Ms. S. Kirkland was enjoying, the activity. Ms. Teresa Kirland, Ms. S. Kirkland’s daughter said that she was glad her mother was her and thanked me for her mother participating in the craft. Teresa said she was glad to see her mother interacting with the residents because she was just sitting in her home by herself. When Ms. Teresa left she was happy and gave her mom a hug with a smile.

Classic sounds of Violins and the Cello

The Walker girls are a joy for the residents to listen too. The girls not only like playing for the residents they also like the question-and-answer session they have after their performance. The girls give the residents such high performance and the residents can’t get over how talented they are for their ages. The bistro is full not only with residents when the Walker girls here even visitors stay to hear them perform.

Resident of the Month

Patricia Booth

Patrice Booth was born Patrica Allen March 12, 1936, in Tampa, Fl. to the parents of Jeff and Wilna Allen. Ms. Booth has two brothers Dennis Allen and Robert Allen. Robert lives in Athens; Al. Ms. Patricia went to Hillsboro High School in Tampa: Fl… Later she attended Tampa College in Tampa Fl. where she earned her certificate in Medical Assistance. Patrica Booth was married to Mr. Terry Crews for 14 years and during their union they had a son Kevin Crews before his passing. Later Ms. Patricia married her 2nd husband Mr. Robert Humphery, and they were married for 18 years. Her 3rd husband was Mr. Douglas Booth they were married for 26 years before his passing.

Ms. Patricia Booth moved to Athens, Al in November of 2002. She made a choice to move to The Goldton at Athens in August of 2024.Ms. Booth choice of religion is Presbyterian. Ms. Booth say the reason she likes The Goldton at Athens is that it’s a good place to be if you don’t have family or don’t have much family around. She loves the independence of The Goldton at Athens.

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Recipe Spotlight:

Guacamole

Ingredients:
3 avocados, ripe
½ small yellow onion, finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
4. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.

Associate of the Month

Georgia Hollins

Georgia Hollins was born May 21, 2002, in Marianna, Arkansas to the parents of Timothy and the late Tangala Hollins. Georgia has 4 brothers and 10 sisters who were all raised together. Georgia went to Lee High School in Marianna; Arkansas and she has taken some college courses. Georgia started working here at The Goldton at Athens August 27, 2027. She is a Baptist and attends church where her father serves as a Decon. Georgia says she likes working with the elderly and she also appreciate her team members/ coworkers. Georgia likes to travel, paint and explore new things.