September
The Goldton at Spring Hill
Newsletter
Resident Birthdays
Ernestine R. 7th
Norma Jean W. 7th
Mary Kay P. 18th
Tommy Clayton 21st
Roy H. 25th
Becky L. 28th
Staff Birthdays
Anna M. 4th
Jennifer A. 8th
Brooklyn R. 13th
Dianne S. 17th
Tracy P. 20th
Katia O. 23rd
Celebrate September
Assisted Living Week
Dress-up Days
9th – The 1920s
10th – The 1950s
11th – The 1960s
12th – The 1970s
13th – The 1980s
Stephen Bolen
Stephen was born in Washington DC and spent most of his life around the area of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. He attended Maryland University where he played baseball, did pole vaulting, and graduated with a degree in Engineering. He worked for the US government as a Supervisory General Engineer and retired at the age of 50. Steve married Zonia at the age of 35 and they had three daughters, Tammy and twins Virginia and Jennifer. Upon retirement, the family moved to Wilmington NC to enjoy warmer weather and be closer to the beach. Once the twins graduated from college they moved back to Virginia and a few years later to Spring Hill TN. In retirement, Steve did some part-time work for H&R Block as an enrolled agent. Steve loves to play golf, sudoku puzzles, and attending church.
National Assisted Living Week
The National Center for Assisted Living was established in 1995 and begins on Grandparents Day. We honor the people who live and work in Assisted Living Facilities and recognize the role of those who care for all the residents of ‘The Goldton at Spring Hill’. Here at the Goldton, we will have fun dressing up in different decades; Monday starts with dressing like we are back in the 1920s. Each day we will have exciting activities that celebrate the Theme of this year’s National Assisted Living Week, “Inspiring Generations”. We will end the week with a BANG! Mayor Jim will be here with his band, “Bad Dog” and perform for all of you! A flyer will be going out, explaining each activity. We all hope everyone will participate in this fun week. Some of the activities include staff, so we need everyone to be part of all the fun.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover.
National Healthy Aging Month
September is National Healthy Aging Month. There will be a presentation on September 6th at 1:15 pm up in the Mezzanine, regarding this fun and interesting topic. There are many articles and scientific research written about aging and how you can live more healthily. I wanted to, in this article tie “healthy Aging” to being positive and getting out and spending time with everyone in our Goldton Community. There is a study by the ‘National Institute on Aging’, showing that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline. We all can try each day to do something that we enjoy. When you immerse yourself in things you enjoy, you can’t wait to do them again. And then you do them again and again and again, and the enjoyment continues. Try working at friendships. Friendships are fuel, providing energy, and love and feeding your emotions. You’re never too old for new friendships. Lastly, if you still are not feeling it, and think there is nothing you like and want to do – then do something you don’t like; try out an activity, go out to eat, or ride along with everyone on the bus. You never know, you might just have a good time!
Andrew Jackson's Home
Andrew Jackson purchased the land in Hermitage Tennessee in 1804 when he was forced to sell his larger farm and home due to financial debts. They first lived in a log cabin and then a larger home was built in 1821, which reflected Jackson’s success. Rachel, his wife, died unexpectedly in 1828, just weeks before Jackson became president. Two years later the home was almost completely destroyed by fire. A new home was built and completed in 1837 and remained in the family until Andrew Jackson the 3rd moved out in 1893. The Ladies Hermitage Association then took over the mansion and its grounds, opening it as a museum restored to its 1837 appearance, and 80% of its furnishings are original. It’s the second oldest presidential museum in America; only Mount Vernon is older.
Resident of the Month
Maryanne Hartley
Maryanne spent the first 40 years in Westerly Rhode Island. She loved her small town, and going roller-skating was one of her favorite things to do. Maryanne met her husband when she was 16 years old, their families knew each other, which is easy to do in a small town. They married when Maryanne turned 18, and they had five children. She was always busy and active, a dedicated mom to her five children, helping at her church, and she had a job at a small family Pharmacy where she was a Pharmacy Tech. Her husband got a job in Textiles as a manager in North Carolina, so the entire family moved Edenton NC. Maryanne stayed active, returning to school to get her GED, and then college classes at a local community College. Maryanne also worked at another pharmacy for six years. After her husband retired, they traveled, making great memories by doing a road trip across the United States. They knew friends in other states, so they visited many of them along the way. Another great memory was when Maryanne’s Children planned an amazing 50th Wedding Anniversary for her and her husband. The family and a few friends all stayed in a huge cabin up in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. After her husband passed away, Maryanne lived in North Carolina for 5 more years. Then, her youngest daughter asked her to move to Spring Hill TN. She lived in an apartment for a few months, then her daughter found The Goldton! Maryanne has been here for two years, and she says she loves it and feels safe. She says the staff is fabulous and is caring. You will see Maryanne at exercise, documentaries, socials, Mexican Train, Bingo, and of course walking cute Annie. Thank you Maryanne for being a great friend to all the residents. Thank you for staying active here, you contribute so much to the Goldton Community.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Beignets & Berries
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (120° to 130°), divided
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
- 1 large egg
- 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Berries and whipped topping, optional
Directions:
Beat butter, sugar, salt and cinnamon until crumbly. Beat in 1/2 cup water and evaporated milk. In another bowl, dissolve yeast in remaining 2 tablespoons water; add to milk mixture. Beat in egg until blended.
Add 2 cups flour; mix until well blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Bring dough to room temperature. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 16×12-in. rectangle. Cut into 2-in. squares. In a deep cast-iron skillet or deep- fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop beignets, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. If desired, serve with assorted berries and whipped topping.
Associate of the Month
Dorothy Whitehead
Dorothy has been here for 5 and a half years and is the lead housekeeper at The Goldton. She was born and raised in Lewisburg Tennessee. She loved to be active as a kid, she was on the track and volleyball team; and did gymnastics for a while. Dorothy says she absolutely loves animals, (she has a 13-year-old cat Bella). Dorothy also loves the outdoors, going on nature walks or hiking is what she likes best. She also spends a lot of her time with family and friends. Dorothy says the best part of her job is the residents. It is very special to her when the residents tell her stories about their lives. She has compassion and love for the residents, considering them family. Thank you, Dorothy, for all you do. Your hard work is noticed, and we appreciate you.
Rocky Mountain National Park
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