Senior Living News September 2025

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

22171 Traditions Way | Athens, AL 35163

September 1st, 2025

Around the world with Atlas - August 2025 - England

Resident´s Birthdays

M. Shirley 9/6
V. Mitchum 9/7
V. Dolfe 9/18

Staff Birthdays

Kasey Nitz 9/15
Julisa Warren 9/18
DeAviance (Nurse Dee) Fowlks-Turner 9/26
Henely Nicholson 9/26

Month's Celebrations

Labor Day 9/1/2025
National Assisitant Living Week 9/7 -13/2025

Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland

“Or, a lion rampant Gules armed and langued Azure within a double tressure flory counter-flory of the second”, meaning a red lion with blue tongue and claws on a yellow field and surrounded by a red double royal tressure flory counter-flory device.

Leader of the Month

Mr. Terrence Frances was born in New Orleans, La… He was the only male in the household growing up. Terrence attended Abramson High School in New Orleans, La… Terrence has been in healthcare for more than three years. He is a former Activity Director from the Thrive Senior Living Community. Terrence is married with four boys and one daughter’. When Terrence isn’t working you can find him spending time with his family and his dogs. Terrence says he loves caring for the residents and he like the staff he works.

Scottish Heart

Alexa, Play: “Why” by Annie Lennox

“Why,” the opening track of Annie Lennox’s debut Diva (1992), reveals a vulnerable, intimate voice beyond her Eurythmics years. With sparse piano, strings, and soaring vocals, it captures regret and reconciliation. As the lead single, it redefined Lennox as a solo artist—elegant, raw, and unforgettable.

Balloon Volleyball

Ballon Volleyball is one of the resident’s favorites. It’s funny to watch them play and sometimes I even have to say stay seated because they get so competitive. This game is played with most of the same people but even once in a while they get new players and once, they play they are hooked. The game is high intense and a real work out for them. They play for an hour and when they get tired, they’ll say it’s time to stop and will continue to play for at least three more rounds before they actually quit.

Welcome to Scotland
Around the World with Atlas

Scotland: The Land Beyond the Wall
When the Roman Empire pushed north into Britannia, it met fierce tribes the legions could never conquer. To mark the limit of their reach, the Romans built Hadrian’s Wall, and further north, the Antonine Wall — yet beyond lay the untamed lands we now call Scotland.

By the 8th century, Scotland began to take shape as a kingdom, often in conflict with its southern neighbor, England. Centuries of wars, heroes like William Wallace, and an enduring sense of independence defined its story. In 1707, Scotland formally united with England, creating Great Britain, which later grew into the United Kingdom alongside Ireland.

Still today, Scotland remains proudly distinct — with its Gaelic roots, tartans, castles, and legendary landscapes reminding the world of a culture that was never fully subdued.

Petting Zoo

The petting zoo is an activity the residents loved. Many of them were bought up with some kind of animal. No matter the age each one of them like holding or petting an animal. With the traveling petting the residents get the best of both worlds for those that don’t like to go out the animals to them and for those that animals they get to hold one or several of the animals for at least an hour.

Etiquette Class

In the Atlas Senior Living Communities, we have been during a travel with Atlas series. We were in England last month and the residents had etiquette class. For those that attended enjoyed the meal and conversation. They learned once again how we should eat when dining out continentally and American style. They haven’t forgotten they prefer American style, but some of them have eaten both ways. Many things we have been learning all of our lives.

Resident of the Month

Patrica Tanner

Patrica Tanner was born Patrica Culpepper on April 4, 1941, to the parents of Gladston and Imogene Culpepper in Section, Alabama. Patrica had two siblings one sister and a brother who passed away as a baby. Ms. Tanner went to Section High School and there is where she met her husband Mr. Kenneth Tanner. Ms. Tanner says her husband said that he fell in love with her when he saw her in a dressed that she was wearing. After high school Ms. Tanner went to Florence State College for secretarial school. Ms. Patrica Culpepper and Mr. Kenneth Tanner were married January 1, 1961. Mr. Kenneth served in the United States Army. From their union they had one daughter Monteia August 31, 1959. Thier union continued to grow through their daughter and her union with two grandchildren. Ms. Patrica Tanner had several jobs during her time but when she retired from Publix. Ms. Tanner is a Baptist by choice. The reason she says she likes The Goldton at Athens is because of the staff.

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Recipe Spotlight:

Scottish Lentil Soup

Healthy & Hearty

Warm, comforting, and full of nutrients, Scottish Lentil Soup is a traditional dish with a healthy twist. Packed with fiber, protein, and vegetables, it’s perfect for a wholesome lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Stir in garlic and cumin, and cook for 1 minute more.
Add red lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Blend slightly with an immersion blender if desired, or serve chunky.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

Why We Love It:
This soup is rich in plant-based protein, naturally low in fat, and full of flavor. Lentils are a Scottish pantry staple and offer heart-healthy benefits while being gentle on the stomach and easy to prepare.

Associate of the Month

Nicol Carpenter

Nicol Carpenter was born Nicol White on September 11, 1971, in Warren, Alabama to the parents of Robert and Ruth White. She has two older brothers (Daren and Kevin White). Nicol attended Hyden High School. Nicol has one daughter (Kayla Nibblett). Nicol is married to Jimmy Carpenter. They have been married for two years, they met at Eagle Wings Ministry. Her religion of choice is Pentacostal. Nicol says the reason she likes working at The Goldton at Athens is that she loves the residents and that she has found her calling.

Senior Living News September 2025

The Goldton at Athens Newsletter

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Resident´s Birthdays

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