www.coventryplace-ga.com2806 North Decatur Road • Decatur, GA 30033 • (404) 296-0962

COVENTRY PLACE

November 2012Coventry Place Staff DirectoryJo Ann Smith Executive DirectorBarbara Olver Marketing and ActivitiesAnita Day Office ManagerWilda Johnson Resident Care DirectorVivian Durden Chef/Dining Service Dir.Anthony Leverett Maintenance Director

OFFICE HOURSMonday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.Weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

COVENTRY PLACEPHONE NUMBERSOffice - (404) 296-0962

Emergency - (404) 861-8304E-mail - marketing@coventryplace-ga.com

or jchristian.coventry@gmail.comFire, Police, Ambulance - 911

Coventry Beauty Shop - (404) 294-9695

FROM THE DIRECTOROur staff is dedicated to making you feel at

home in your new home at Coventry Place. Ourjob is to make sure that your life in ourcommunity is comfortable, safe and enjoyable.We want you to be happy here and to feelyou’ve found a place to stay—that you’re part ofthe family. Thank you for being here.

EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS FUNDMany residents and their family members have

expressed their desire to show appreciation to theemployees by giving them a gift of money forChristmas. There is an Employee Christmas Fund boxlocated at the front desk. All monies collected will betotaled and distributed to all employees. If checks arewritten, please make them payable to “Cash.” It mighthelp you to know that there are 33 employees whomake up Coventry Place’s staff. The cut-off date forgiving is Dec. 22. All of the employees at CoventryPlace are grateful for the wonderful residents we have.We join together to wish you

A VERY-VERYMERRY-MERRYCHRISTMAS!

THE EMPLOYEES OF COVENTRY PLACE!

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WELCOME

$200COULD YOU USE

AN EXTRA $200? Ifyour referral movesinto Coventry Place,not only will you havea new neighbor, you’llget $200.

NEW RESIDENTSI know you’ll all

want to welcome thenew residents whomoved in duringOctober after thenewsletter waspublished, and thosewho will be movingin November.

216 Bob and MillyWhaley

404 Mildred Lynch409 Leila BrowningWatch for the newfaces and introduce

yourself. Moving to anew home can be

challenging; so, let’sall be good neighbors.

A really nice thingwould be to invite the

new resident to anactivity with you. It’shard to walk into a

new place alone whenyou don’t know

anybody.

MENU FOR THANKSGIVINGLUNCH

Turkey and DressingCranberry Sauce

Asparagus CasseroleSweet Potato Soufflé

Vivian’s Grandmother’s SaladYeast Rolls

Pumpkin Pie

NOV. 20Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at noon

for our Thanksgiving luncheon. Don’tforget to make reservations. You can signup on the bulletin board by the office orcall (404) 296-0962. Remember, weneed to know how many to cook for.

GOD, I AM GRATEFULGod, I am grateful for the

breeze blowing from the treesSo thankful for Your standing

by me.My friends, my family, they all

do their bestBut it’s You, Dear God, who

helps me stand life’s test.

God, I am grateful You sent Jesusinto the earth

I am thankful for his gloriousbirth.

Dear Lord, sometimes I feeltired and my feet are worn

I lie down to rest and I amcomforted by the time of therising sun.

I am grateful there is clothing onmy back and food on the table

I don’t have to worry becauseYou are able.

God, I am grateful for thisThanksgiving season

The colors in the forest, somany reasons.

Bless us all Dear Lord, keep usin your care

For me to always be thankful ismy prayer.

Written by Ron Dennard,Nov. 20, 2007

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Honoring

All Those Who Served

V E T E R A N S D A Y · N O V E M B E R 1 1

Diabetes 101According to the American

Diabetes Association(www.Diabetes.org), 25.8 millionpeople in the United States havediabetes, with an additional79 million people prediabetic.Numbers this high indicate thatnearly everyone is affected in someway by the disease, so learn thebasics during November, NationalDiabetes Month.

There are three main types ofdiabetes: Type 1, Type 2 andgestational (developed by a motherduring pregnancy). Type 1 is anauto-immune reaction to insulin,when the body attacksinsulin-producing cells. It isn’tfully understood why this happens.Diagnosis typically occursin childhood.

Type 2 diabetes is morecommonly diagnosed duringadulthood and accounts for themajority of all cases. It is oftenassociated with obesity and

characterized by insulin resistance.Insulin is a hormone the body

makes to absorb and process thesugars found in food. Those withType 1 require insulin shots to turnglucose into energy. Type 2 sufferersmay or may not require insulin shots.

Diabetes often goes undiagnosedbecause many symptoms seemharmless, including frequenturination, thirst, extreme hunger,unusual weight loss, fatigue andirritability. Healthy eating, physicalactivity and weight managementare key factors in preventing orcontrolling diabetes.

Wit & Wisdom

“Feeling gratitude andnot expressing it is

like wrapping apresent and not

giving it.”—William Arthur

Ward

“As we express ourgratitude, we must

never forget that thehighest appreciationis not to utter words,but to live by them.”—John F. Kennedy

“Gratitude helps youto grow and expand;gratitude brings joyand laughter intoyour life and into

the lives of allthose around you.”

—Eileen Caddy

“Gratitude makessense of our past,brings peace for

today, and creates avision for tomorrow.”

—Melody Beattie

“Some peoplegrumble that roseshave thorns; I am

grateful that thornshave roses.”

—Alphonse Karr

November 2012

DINING ROOMSERVING HOURSBreakfast7–8:15 a.m.Lunch12–1 p.m.Dinner5–5:30 p.m.THE DINING ROOM

CLOSES AT 6 P.M.

BE SURE TO ...1. Check the bulletin

board DAILY foradditional activities orcancellations.

2. Listen toannouncements.

3. When signing up fora trip to the doctor, putdown the time as30 minutes before yourappointment.

4. No plastic,magazines or phonebooks can be put in thenewspaper recycle bins.Do not put newspaperback in the plastic bag.

CHURCH BUSSCHEDULE

Decatur HeightsBaptist Church

Sunday, 9:20 and10:15 a.m.

N. Decatur MethodistChurch

Sunday, 10:35 a.m.1st Baptist Church of

DecaturSunday, 9 a.m.1st Baptist, Avondale

EstatesSunday, 9:10 a.m.St. Thomas More

Catholic ChurchSaturday Mass, 5 p.m.

Sunday Monday Tuesday

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIMEENDS

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3:00 Hymn Sing-Along

Followed by Chapel Service

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Shaking It With Daniel2:45 Residents’ CouncilMeeting3:45 Veggie Truck

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit10:30 Bible Study - ResidentsWelcome2:30 Bingo

7:00 Decatur Sing-Along

VETERANS DAY 11

3:00 Hymn Sing-Along

Followed by Chapel Service

Veterans Day(Federal Holiday)

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Dr. John Noonan2:00 Shaking It With Daniel3:45 Veggie Truck

HAPPY BIRTHDAYWAYNE HARRIS

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit12:15 Birthday Luncheon

2:00 Fire Drill2:30 Bingo

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3:00 Hymn Sing-Along

Followed by Chapel Service

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Shaking It With Daniel3:45 Veggie Truck

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle12:00 Thanksgiving Luncheon2:30 Bingo

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3:00 Hymn Sing-Along

Followed by Chapel Service

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Shaking It With Daniel3:45 Veggie Truck

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

HAPPY BIRTHDAYTHOMAS SHARP

Calendar of Events

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Tea Social (Wearing OurHats)

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

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1:45 Movie Matinee2:00 Games of Your Choice

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9:30 Kroger Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Nurturing Dance Therapy1:30 Kroger Shuttle2:00 Sit and Be Fit

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Arts and Crafts With Anita2:30 Let’s Play Scrabble

99:30 Shopping at Walmart10:00 Sit and Be Fit11:00-1:30 Rosie’s Jewelry andGifts2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

HAPPY BIRTHDAYAPRIL REID

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1:45 Movie Matinee2:00 Games of Your Choice

149:30 Kroger Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Nurturing Music Therapy1:30 Publix Shuttle2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Vivian’s DeliciousDelicacies

HAPPY BIRTHDAYJEANETTE FARRAR

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit3:00 Bob Roberts PresentsComedy, Magic andVentriloquismin the Dining RoomGREAT LAUGHS AND FUN

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit11:00 Dining Out at the RedLobster2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

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1:45 Movie Matinee2:00 Games of Your Choice

219:30 Kroger Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Surprise EntertainmentFrom Homestead Hospice1:30 Kroger Shuttle2:00 Sit and Be Fit6:00 Communion and WorshipService WithThe Reverend Tom HagoodHAPPY BIRTHDAYIRENE SECKMAN

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING2:00 Movie Matinee

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

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1:45 Movie Matinee2:00 Games of Your Choice

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9:30 Kroger Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Nurturing Art Therapy1:30 Publix Shuttle2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:00 Wilda’s WellnessWorkshop

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9:00–1:30 Doctor Shuttle10:00 Sit and Be Fit3:00 Our Monthly Wine andCheese Party Is Now HonoringOur New ResidentsPlease Come!

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10:00 Sit and Be Fit1:30 Shopping at Walmart2:00 Sit and Be Fit2:30 Bingo

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ONE MORE TIME

When it comes tocomposition

We must firstassume position

Such that whateverflight we let it

We can write it,then forget it.

For no matter howwe struggle

Eventually thebug’ll

Come back to biteyou in the cheek

‘Specially if theverse is weak

Lest the author puton airs,

Always keep inmind “WHO CARES?”

by John Beavers

CHANGE YOURCLOCK

The time changesSunday morning,Nov. 4. This is the fall,so you “fall back.”Move your clock backone hour before yougo to bed Saturdaynight. That way you’llbe on time Sundaymorning.

FALL BACK!

SUNDAY AFTERNOONCHAPEL SERVICE

Each Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m.,we have a hymn sing-a-long andchapel service. Jane Elliott does a greatjob of lining up speakers for eachSunday and the rest of the committeeworks hard to be sure the residents ofCoventry Place have the opportunityto worship. The service isnondenominational and allare invited.

DANIELHere’s another picture of Daniel

leading the exercise.

Anna and AlbertaWe didn’t get to have Alberta for

long, but here’s Anna with her,receiving her check for $200 for“recruiting” a new resident.

SHAKING IT WITH DANIELWe have a new activity on Mondays now, Shaking It with Daniel. This is sponsored byAbility Rehab. Daniel comes every Monday at 2 p.m. and leads 30 minutes of exercise.As you can see, he has quite a following already. If you’re not participating, give it a try.It’s really good.

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MORE ACTIVITIES

Wilda Johnson, the Personal CareSupervisor, does a Wellness Workshoponce a month. Come down to get yourblood pressure taken and your weight.

Watch the Wednesday schedule at1:30 p.m. Homestead Hospice sponsorsdifferent therapy programs. Picturedabove is Art Therapy.

Bill Taylor and his group entertained againin October singing country music anddishing out country “wit and wisdom.”They are a lot of fun and as you can see,they have a lot of fun. Thank you forcoming to Coventry Place.

Preserve Your VisionIt is natural for your eyesight to

weaken somewhat as you age, butthere is also much you can do to helpkeep your vision sharp and youreyes healthy.

Make sure your diet includes foodsthat contain nutrients that promote eyehealth, such as spinach, walnuts,almonds, berries, sweet bell peppers,broccoli and fish. Taking a dailymultivitamin is also a good idea.

If you wear contact lenses and alsouse reading glasses, considermonovision, in which one eye is fittedto see at a distance and the other isfitted for seeing close up. In somepeople, this confuses the brain, butothers have found it incredibly useful.

As we age, our tears often lose theability to properly and fully lubricateour eyes. Over-the-counter artificialtears can help alleviate this problem. Ifthat doesn’t work, there areprescription options available.

Various eye exercises can helpstrengthen eye muscles. For example,pretend that about 10 feet in front ofyou, there is a large infinity symbol (anumber 8 on its side). Trace the imagewith your eyes, first going one way,then the other. You might also tryholding your thumb 10 inches in frontof you and focusing on it. Then focuson something 10 to 20 feet away.Alternate your focus several times.

Don’t forget to have your eyeschecked every two years.

CHURCH SIGNS

Louise Lazzarinisent us these and Ithink they are great.

• The Best Vitaminfor a Christianis B1.

• Try our Sundays.They’re betterthanBaskin-Robbins.

• You are not toobad to come in.You are not toogood to stay out.

• Can’t sleep? Trycounting yourblessings.

• Try Jesus. If youdon’t like Him,the devil willalways take youback.

• Life is Hard—Afterlife isHarder!

• Aspire to inspirebefore youexpire.

• Where will yoube sitting ineternity?Smoking ornon-smoking?

• Under samemanagement forover 2,000 years.

GOD BLESSUS ALL!!!

Every day is a gift ...that’s why it’s calledthe Present.

November 2012

THE OCTOBER BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Oct. 9, we celebrated the birthdays of all the residentsborn in October. Although you only see three in the pictureabove, there were eight resident birthdays this month.Pictured are, from left, Marsha Wassem, Audrey Walthalland John Beavers. Those not in the picture include LoisBowen, Freeman King, Young Hong, Dorothy Beasal andAlice Weaver. Alice just moved to Arizona right before theparty, but we wish her happy birthday.

Our party each month is on the Tuesday before the 15th(that’s the newsletter deadline). Please plan to attend whenyour loved one has their birthday. We like to be able toentertain and celebrate for our residents AND their families.Call ahead so we can have a table set up just for yourfamily.