February
The Goldton at Spring Hill
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Resident´s Birthdays
Felix F. – 3rdRichard B. – 6thAileen A. – 9thLois J. 9thCarmen W. – 15thMichael W. 15thJudy W. 24thJackie D. – 25thJimmy S. – 28th
Celebrate February
Groundhog Day – 2ndChinese New Year – 10thMardi Gras 13thValentine’s Day – 14thPresidents’ Day – 19thThe Goldton Port Of Call to China – 23rd
Staff Birthdays
Alexandra B. 2/2Hayley L. 2/5Symphony R. 2/11Destiny B. 2/20Caroline D. 2/20Estela V. 2/21Devin M. 2/24
Unique underground formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and gypsum formations.
The Goldton Store & February Dress Days
This month we are introducing the Goldton Store. Earn Goldton Bucks and spend them at the store. We will have the store three time this month. We will have lots of snacks and candy, household items and more!How to earn Goldton Bucks: Play Bingo and win. Dress up on our “dress up” days. I also will be giving out randomly at different activities.
February Dress Up Days: This month we will start having some fun dress days. Each day that we are dressing up will be on the calendar. We also will have Valentine Spirit Week, where we dress different each day. For example, on the 15th you can wear your Fuzzy Socks! Every time you participate, you will receive a “Goldton Buck”. First dress up day is on the 2nd, its National Wear Red day!
MC Resident Spotlight Martha Rudisill
Martha moved into the Goldton, formerly Traditions, August 2021. She taught school in Lakeland, FL and Waverly, TN. After teaching, she became a reading specialist for Humphreys County Schools. Martha was married to Guy Rudisill who passed away 22 years ago. Guy was the high school band teacher at Waverly High School. Martha has one son, Greg, and a daughter Holly. Her other daughter Cynthia has passed away. Martha is a people person and always has a smile on her face. She has always loved traveling, especially going to the beach. Martha also loved to paint. Martha went to Vanderbilt University for two years and University of Texas for two years, where she graduated with a teaching degree.
February Activity Highlights
Cruise Around The World: This month, to celebrate Chinese New Year, we are cruising to China! Our monthly Port of Call will be Friday 2/23/24 at 12:00pm. We will have a Photo Booth, live entertainment with Tony Zain, and some delicious food. Feel free to be creative and dress up in red and black, or whatever you think would fit the theme.
Presentations: This month we will have three presentation talks. On Valentine’s Day Joseph is coming back to the community to talk about, “Celebrating The Heart”. We also will have a presentation about the importance of hydration, and the different types of Chocolate, and yes, I will be giving out lots of chocolate!
Birthday Party: Starting this month, we will be be celebrating all February Birthdays! This month, Brenda, who is a volunteer, will be doing Karaoke. We will have cake and ice cream so don’t miss it! Everyone is invited!
Shake, Rattle and Stroll: You will see this activity in February’s calendar. This is a chance to get out and walk around the community. If you participate, make sure you get a walking sheet from the front desk or Jennifer Nolan. You will document the days you walk and the following month we will have a raffle, with someone winning a gift card to Walmart. If you have any questions about this, please ask Jennifer.
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world’s longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
Exploring the National Parks
In February we are exploring Mammoth Cave National Park. This park is located in Kentucky. It’s home to the world’s longest known cave system – with more than 400 miles of underground passageways. We will have Armchair Travel, virtually traveling to Mammoth Cave on Friday 2/2. Some of the caves are a tight fit, and its amazing how people travel through the small caves! On Tuesday the 6th, we are “hiking” in the National Park. We will be there in spirit as we move through the caves, swim with the freshwater fish and bike through the rocky trails! Our Mammoth Cave craft is on 2/21 and will be a mason jar DIY nightlight. Please don’t forget to sign up for this craft; sign up sheet is located by large calendar.
Mammoth Cave
National Park
The longest know cave system in the World, more than a cave.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Neapolitan Confetti Cookies
Ingredients:
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 eggs, well beaten
6 tbsp. Sugar
2 tbsp. Butter
1/2 tsp. Each grated lemon and orange rind
2 tbsp. Minced candied orange peel
1/2 cup minced candied citron
1 tbsp. Brandy
salt to taste
1-2 tbsp. Milk
deep fat or oil, heated to 360 degrees
3/4 cup honey
3 tbsp. Colored sprinkles for decoration
Directions:
Combine flour, eggs, sugar, butter, lemon and orange zest, candied orange peel, citron, brandy, and salt. Add milk if needed to form a stiff dough. Shape into small rings and fry until golden brown.
In a saucepan, boil honey, sugar, and water until syrup turns yellow. Lower heat, add the fried dough, coat with syrup, and place on a plate. Sprinkle with colored sprinkles and garnish with citron.
Associate of the Month
Danett Gallaway
Danett has been a huge help here at the Goldton. She is aways working hard and is a blessing to staff and residents! We have so many compliments from residents, saying how they appreciate Danett’s kindness and extra help. Danett is from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania but has been in Tennessee for a long time. She is a mother of two grown kids, a son and a daughter. Danett says she is very passionate at what she does. She loves being a Certified Nurse Assistant and a Cook.
Historical Significance:
Evidence suggests that Mammoth Cave has been used by humans for thousands of years. Native American artifacts discovered in the cave date back to around 4,000 years ago, highlighting its historical importance.
Resident of the Month
Richard Bealmear
Recently, Richard received an Honor Alumnus Award from Trinity High School. Richard is proud of this award and it highlights a lot of great achievements through the years. His God-given running ability led him to become a cross country and track athlete. The cross country team won Trinity’s first individual and team state championships. Richard finished ninth at the State Meet, earning him First-Team All-State Honors. Richard attended Bellarmine College, earning a bachelor’s in Education. While he was there, he ran cross country and track. He joined the Navy in 1961 and was in the Naval Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Richard returned to Trinity High as a math and science teacher. He was also the cross-country coach. He went on to get his master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. While serving as a counselor, he also coached men’s cross country, and track and field at Bellarmine. His cross-country team had the individual and team champions in 1984. Richard also received Trinity’s Steiny Award for his love, service, and support of Trinity “in the Spirit of Monsignor Steinhauser.” Being named Honor Alumnus, he has now earned the “Trinity Trifecta” (Hall of Fame, Honor Alumnus, and Steiny Award). Richard has two children, Craig and Julie Ann. He is a proud grandparent of Josh, John, Emma, and Anna.
Collaborators
Donna Stephens
