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October

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

22171 Traditions Way | Athens, AL 35163

October 1st, 2024

Resident´s Birthdays

K. Horton 10/2
E. Scarbrough 10/4
J. Hammer 10/4
W. Barger 10/14
J. Serocki 10/15
E. Wiley 10/18
B. Barnett 10/18
D. Kirby 10/24

Celebrating October

Halloween 10/31

Events Spotlights

Employee Birthday’s

Employee Birthday's
Employee Birthday's

Manager of the Month

Manager of the Month

Ms. Zina Bennett was born August 6, 1966, to the parents of Carloyn Martin and Joseph Lesser in New Orleans, La…. Zina is the oldest of three children who were all born and raised in New Orleans, La…. Ms. Bennett went to John F. Kennedy Senior High School and graduated in 1984. She earned her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration assistant from Central Christain College in 2017. Zina Bennett worked in retail for over 16 years before coming into the healthcare field in 2017. Her work anniversary is May 1, 2023. She originally worked here when it was Traditions of Athens. When she isn’t working, she’s talking with her best friend on the phone, watching television, reading, and spending some time with family and friends. What I love about The Goldton at Athens is family like environment and the time I get to spend with the residents.

Grand Teton
National Park

Repeat of a craft

Repeat of a craft
Repeat of a craft

Bubble wrap art was an activity that the residents a few months back. One of the residents requested it again so, I put it back on the calendar. This time there we more participants than the first time. The residents as they were doing their art started talking about how they looked. This gave us a chance to talk about how everyone sees art in a different way. Crafts always gives the residents a chance to talk about how they see things differently.

GRand Teton
National Park

The most popular months to visit are May through September. During the busy summer season, most roads and facilities are open and a full range of programs are available to enjoy.

nps.gov/grte/

Pet therapy

Ms. Shelia comes in once month on the 2nd Thursday of the month. We had a petting zoo last month that the residents loved. The one thing about pet therapy is no matter the animal it seems that the residents love it. For those that stay in their rooms even those residents come out for pet therapy.

Devotion Time

Devotion Time
Devotion Time

The residents enjoy their time with the people that come to share the word of the Lord with them. They have 4 devotions a week and most of them go to all of them. They have said that their time in devotion is very important. Now I’m working on getting someone here to serve them communion.

Resident of the Month

John Dirigo

John Dirigo Resident of the Month

Mr. John Dirigo was born and raised in Silex, Missouri to the parents of Mary and Edgar Ross Dirigo. He was raised with one brother. Mr. John Dirigo served in the U.S. Army and did two tours in the Vietnam War. He is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant first Class. When he left the Army, he became a trucked driver and that the job he retired from as a civilian. Mr. John Dirigo has five children, three sons and two daughters. Mr. Dirigo has 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He is now married to Ms. Margett Dirigo. Mr. Dirigo likes reading westerns, gardening, country dancing and concerts. What Mr. John Dirigo loves about The Goldton at Athens is that he says we spoil him.

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Recipe Spotlight:

Fall Chicken Skillet

Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
Salt & pepper
4 tbsp Garlic Butter
2-3 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 butternut squash, cubed
1 onion, sliced
2 Granny Smith apples, cubed
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup chicken broth, divided
2 oz crumbled bacon

Directions:
Cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until browned, set aside. In the same pan, melt Garlic Butter and sauté Brussels sprouts, squash, and onion for 8-10 minutes. Add apple, thyme, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup broth, cook until broth evaporates.

Stir in remaining broth and chicken, then garnish with bacon. Serve. Take off the heat, and garnish with crumbled bacon. Serve.

Associate of the Month

Tracy Sandlin

Tracy Sandlin Associate of the Month

Tracy Sandlin was born in Decatur, Al. and raised in Athens, Al… Tracy graduated from Athens Senior High School in 1980. After high school Tracy went to Athens State College in 1990, where he doubled majored in Business Administration and Personnel Psychology. Tracy retired from General Motors after 30 years. When Tracy isn’t working you can find him spending time with his family, watching sports and movies. What Tracy loves the most about working at The Goldton at Athens is making the residents happy bringing them where they need and want to go. He loves the great relationships he has with thr residents and the staff.

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Terrence Francis | Executive Director
Terrence Francis
Zina Bennet | The Goldton at Athens
Zina Bennet
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