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Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham
Hello Residents,
I was so excited to see all of you who attended the Valentine’s Day
theme meal. I had a ball dancing and loving on each of you!!
Last month we celebrated our loving caregivers for all the hard work
they do!
This month will mark the beginning of Spring! This should be an
exciting time to see more sunshine. With that in mind, I hope to see
more of you out and about in the community.
Please note that you can look forward to receiving a revised copy of
the Resident Handbook. This handbook should be used as a tool for
residents to know and become familiar with Regency’s policies and
procedures. This will be a good way for our relationship to become
stronger as we grow in the future.
I really have enjoyed getting to know you all and look forward to get-
ting to know many more residents. Remember, my door is always open
to you, and I am here to serve you at your home.
GOD’s blessings to each one of you.
March 5Mardi Gras
March 6Ash Wednesday
March 8International Women’s Day
March 10Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 17Saint Patrick’s Day
REGENCY STAFF
Barbara Chatman,Executive Director
957-6249
Tanita Paige,Resident Care Coordinator
957-6250
Tila Eubanks Reflections Unit Coordinator
957- 6256
Jessica Peterman,Community Consultant
957-6260
Laura Dooley,Business Manager
957-6253
Austin Connor,Director of Dietary
957-6252
Chris Goodwin,Maintenance Director
957-6254
Debbie Jenkins,Activity Director
957-6258
Assisted Living Nurses Station957-6251
March Newsletter 2019
Barbara Chatman,Executive Director
1 March 2019 Newsletter
All you need are prizes and a lot of saran wrap and you have an exciting game! This game always brings out the
smiles in our residents. One person is unwrapping the ball trying to get to a prize while another is trying to roll a six
on a die. Everyone usually walks away with at least one prize, so it is all good. Next time you see this on your calen-
dar, come out and try your luck! How fast are you?
Saran Wrap Ball Game – February
Everyone had a great time at February’s theme meal... Happy Valentine’s Day! If you left hungry after the spread
Austin and his team prepared, shame on you! Regency welcomed for the first time, DJ Steve and his team of Trend
Setters. Steve and this group of 6th - 8th graders were from Homewood Middle School. They danced, residents
danced and even the staff got in on the fun! If you missed the fun, the next theme meal is March 13 at 5:00 pm in
Somerset’s dining room, where we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Hope to see you there!
Love Was In The Air – February
receNt eveNts
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Each year we welcome the Matsiko Choir, and boy, do they bring the energy with them! These children are from
India, Nepal, Peru, and Liberia. They sing and dance right into your heart! In their countries, education is not free
so they travel the USA singing and dancing raising money to pay for their community’s education. They always
perform a fantastic show! They will be back in 2020 so watch for the date.
Matsiko Orphan Choir – February
A special thank you goes out to Cathy and Jim Tribble for sharing their talented family with us. Josh, Bakhita, Mar-
tin and Zheng are involved in Revolutionary War reenactment. They made the 1700s come alive as they portrayed
the lives of a soldier and women during that time period. With the detailed information they shared, you could
almost smell the campfire burning!
History Comes Alive – February
3 March 2019 Newsletter
Mark your calendars for these movies:
Madea Family Funeral — Friday, March 1 at 12:30 pm - at Patton Creek Theater - Free
A family reunion turns into a nightmare when Madea and the gang have to plan a funeral.
Mona Lisa Smile Monday, March 25 at 1:15 pm - at Hoover Library - Free
A novice art history professor inspires her students to open their eyes to love and life.
Let’s Go To The MoviesMarch 1st at 12:30 pm & March 25th at 1:15 pm
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday” and is the last
day before Lent begins. Join us as Niki Sepsas presents
“Carnaval”! We will also enjoy an authentic King Cake
from Louisiana, as well as King Cake ice cream! Mark
your calendars... you don’t want to miss this event!
Mardi Gras PartyMarch 5th2:00 pm Somerset | 3:00 pm Berkshire
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, marks the
beginning of fasting, repentance, prayer and self-
control. This time of reflection is leading up to Easter.
Rev. Reid Crotty from Trinity UMC will administer the
ashes. Please plan to attend as we prepare for Easter.
Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 6th2:00 pm Somerset | 2:30 pm Berkshire
UpcoMiNg eveNts
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March 14th at 2:00 pm | Veterans Round Table | Somerset’s Dining Room All Veterans are invited! Special guest speaker— our own Tanita Paige.
Save The DaTe
This month, we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for
our 5:00 pm theme meal. Chef Austin will provide
a delicious meal for the evening. For the entertain-
ment, Rising Road Celtic Ensemble will be perform-
ing authentic Irish music. Make plans to be a part of
this festive night. Berkshire residents, the bus will
leave at 4:45 pm.
St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationMarch 13th at 4:45 pm
It is time to celebrate Regency’s ‘Nifty 90s’ again.
This event is for those residents who have reached
90-plus years! What an accomplishment! We are
headed to IHOP for breakfast, and it’s our treat! If
you are 90+ and interested in going, please sign up.
Nifty 90s ClubMarch 19th
The Red Barn in Leeds provides smiles and laughter
for children and adults with disabilities or special
circumstances. Each week, over 100 children and adults
visit the barn to work with fabulous horses in order to
strengthen their minds, bodies, and souls. Please sign
up for this great tour. Lunch is provided. Departure
is 9:15 am.
Red Barn TourMarch 26th at 9:15 am
2:00 pm Somerset | 3:00 pm Berkshire
You are invited to be an honorary Cajun at our annual
Crawfish Boil! Never had them? They taste like boiled
shrimp! Don’t know how to peel them? No problem,
Debbie will provide lessons. A great time will be had by
all! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Cajun Crawfish BoilMarch 28th
5 March 2019 Newsletter
Relatively new to Regency, Stephen comes to us from Maryland. He moved
to Birmingham to be near his brother. Stephen has taken community
college classes for computer graphics. He has been drawing as far back as
he can remember. Stephen can draw anything from a photograph. Stephen
enjoys traveling to his family reunion out of state. When asked about his
favorite food, Stephen chose the old fashion hamburger! Stephen, we are
glad you call Regency home!
Stephen Breckenridge
happy BirThDay!
Bill Holman
Walter Lowe
Kenneth Algar
Doris Muir
Martha Herren
Murphy Maestas
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Mar 12
Mar 19
Mar 26
Shawn Clemon
Chester Wills
Neicey Merchant
Mar 5
Mar 19
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Resident Employee
FUN Facts
coMMUNity spotlight
• This year, the Spring Equinox falls on Wednesday, March 20th at 5:58 pm EDT.
• March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars. Traditionally, this was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.
• St. Patrick’s “banishing of the snakes” from Ireland was really a metaphor for the eradication of pagan ideology from Ireland.
• There are 34.7 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry. This number is more than seven times the population of Ireland itself.
• According to Irish lore, the last three days of March were dangerous days, fraught with taboos and the specter of bad weather.
• International Women’s Day was honored the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland on March 19th, 1911.
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eMployee oF the MoNth
Jurrien Dykhouse
ConneCT WiTh US:
Thank You, for your outstanding service & care!
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Jurrien has been married for 25 years and has two children and three grandchildren. If you ask Jurrien where he grew up, he will tell you the US! Jurrien always knew he wanted to be involved with
cooking in some form. His specialty is baking, and the Hello Dolly bar in particular. Thanks Jurrien for all you do for our residents!
eMployee oF the year
Latricia GardnerLatricia works as a cook and server in Dietary. Her primary job is raising 4 sons. Trish worked at McDonald’s for 11 years as a tour manager. She left to help her mother overcome a bout with cancer.
Trish’s life experiences led to a calling of working with seniors. She has a positive outlook and is always available to help anyone. Trish, congratulations on being named Employee of the Year!