Senior Living News September 2025

The Goldton at Southaven Newsletter

2782 Star Landing Rd E Southaven, Ms 38672

September 1st 2025

Around the world with Atlas - September 2025 - Scotland

Resident´s Birthdays

Month's Celebrations

Events Spotlight

Assisted Living Week September 8th-12th

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.

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.

Associate of the Month

Dominque Stickland

Our Employee of the Month is Dominque Strickland from Ashland, MS. She has worked at Goldton for eight months. Dominque emphasizes that to succeed in her field, one must possess the heart and patience required to care for residents. Her favorite aspect of working at Goldton is building relationships with the residents and their families. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as cooking in her free time. Please help us congratulate Dominque!

Family Night!

We had a fantastic time at our Family Night tailgate party. Getting to meet vital parts of our corporate team as well as friendly competition with a game of local-themed jeopardy. We also had fantastic food thanks to our amazing culinary team. Overall, it was a touchdown of an event!

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.

Library comes to the Goldton!

We would like to thank the Southaven Public Library for hosting our pop-up library event, which brought the library to our community, allowing residents to browse through the library’s books and obtain a library card if needed. We had lots of fun and cannot wait to hear about all the fun stories that they will be reading now!

MARK

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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.

Resident of the Month

Nancy Swanton

Nancy Swanton is our Resident of the Month. A native of Laurell, she began her career as an airline stewardess at the age of forty-five. At that time, she was one of the oldest new hires, but she enjoyed the experience of flying with new crews and meeting different people, which she felt kept her young. Nancy dedicated twenty years to her profession. Her advice to the younger generation is to pursue their education, as they may regret not doing so later in life. What she loves most about Goldton is the wonderful neighbors and friends she has made since moving here, along with the friendly staff and delicious food. Please join us in congratulating Miss Nancy!

Senior Living News September 2025

The Goldton at Southaven Newsletter

Around the world with Atlas - September 2025 - Scotland

Resident´s Birthdays

Month's Celebrations