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237 Fairview Street NW • Leesburg, VA 20176Phone: (703) 777-9300 • www.springarborliving.com
By HHHunt
March 2020
Management TeamExecutive Director
Eileen [email protected]
*Business Office Manager
Quinn [email protected]
*Resident Care Coordinator
Stephanie [email protected]
*Cottage Care Coordinator
Brittany Fields, [email protected]
*Marketing Director
Susan [email protected]
*Food Service Director
Darrin [email protected]
*Activity & Wellness Director
Lauren [email protected]
*Maintenance Director
ACTIVITY HighlightsMarch 2
Book ClubMusic by The Faithful Four
March 4Lunch Outing to
Leesburg Public HouseMarch 7
Music with RonMarch 8
Bible Study with JoeMarch 11
Lunch Outing toLowry’s Crab Shack
March 13The Price is Right
Celtic Rhythm DancersMarch 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!March 18
Lunch Outing toTravinia’s Italian Kitchen
Music with AudreyMarch 19
First Day of Spring!March 21
Ladies’ BrunchBingo Night with Local High
School ClubMarch 25
Food Service MeetingMarch 26
Resident Council MeetingMarch 27
Wellness Talk with Bayada:Staying Happy and Healthy
March 30Shopping at Wegmans
Director’s CornerWell, we are entering the
unpredictable month of March,which is considered the lastwinter month but can sometimesdeliver the most snow. At the veryleast, it usually comes with a lot ofwindy days. But just think, spring isright around the corner!
The Ides of March comes tomind and while it has a non-threatening origin, it referred tothe first full moon of a givenmonth, it took on a dark andgloomy connotation when JuliusCaesar did not heed the warning“beware of the Ides of March”and he was stabbed to death onMarch 15.
Another interesting thing aboutthis month is that AlexanderGraham Bell made the first phonecall in March in 1876. I wonderwhat he would think about howfar phones have come—they nolonger have to be connected tothe wall and you can be reachedat any time, any place. I admit Isometimes wish for the goodold days!
Of course, we also celebrateSaint Patrick’s Day this month andmy Irish heritage has me lookingforward to this holiday every year.
As always, drop by and sayhello or I will see you out andabout in our beautifulcommunity! -Eileen
Because It’s How You Live That Matters
Birthdays
You Say It’sYour Birthday!We want to wish
everyone born thismonth a very specialday. It’s your day tohave your cake (andice cream) and eat it,too. Happy Birthday!
RESIDENTSMarch 2Doris T.
March 3Doug F.March 8Phyllis O.March 11
John J.Marilyn S.March 31Helen B.
TEAMMarch 18
Ray B.March 20Jose M.
March 23Alana J.
March 27Alexandra M.
From The DESK Of ...
Max ThomasThis month’s Employee Spotlight
shines on evening receptionist MaxThomas! Max was born and raised inWest Virginia, where she still lives. Max isan author with three published booksunder the name “Adrienne Chase”,with more books on the way!
Max has a fur baby pug/chihuahuamix named Roman, who she rescued
five years ago. Max calls Roman herlittle “prince”. Max enjoys reading,watching movies, and listening tomusic! Max’s favorite book is “Demonin My View” and her favorite movie is“Labyrinth” from Jim Henson. Maxclaims her hero to be QueenCleopatra for freeing her country fromRoman tyranny and winning the loveand devotion of her people. One thingMax cannot go a day without is noneother than coffee! I think most canvouch for that!
We are so thankful for Max’scontinued dedication to our residentsand families, and are so grateful tohave her as a part of our Spring Arborteam. Thank you for letting us put thespotlight on you, Max!
Spring Arbor NEWS...
From the Desk of BAYADAHappy “almost Spring” from your
BAYADA home healthcare team. Aswe all eagerly await some warmerweather and longer days, we wantedto take the time to say how much weappreciate being a part of the SpringArbor of Leesburg family! We arehoping to continue to share someintroductions of our healthcare teamso you will know who we are and whatwe can do for you! BAYADA homehealthcare provides occupationaltherapy under your Medicareinsurance. Now, you might think youdon’t need occupational therapybecause you aren’t “workinganymore”; so let me explain the role ofan OT. Occupational therapy helps toimprove one’s ability to complete all
daily activities(dressing/bathing/transfers, etc.) anddoes this through exercises focusing onstrength, endurance, balance and finemotor skills. Katie Reed is the primaryOT with us here at Spring Arbor ofLeesburg. She has been with BAYADAfor almost 2 years and has beenworking in this setting for 8 years. Whenshe isn’t working to help others getstronger and safer, she loves to spendtime with her husband and 1-year-olddaughter, Layla. They all enjoy beingoutside and walking their chocolateLab, Sam! If you see Katie in thecommunity, she would love for you tosay hi!
COTTAGE CARE
~February~Last month the residents enjoyed
socials, Art From The Heart, music,and a wonderful Valentine’s DayBrunch with family! Below - trees theresidents made ...
Also, last month Aidan Who, astudent from the Catkin School ofMusic, returned to play for theresidents.
~March~
This month the residents will enjoymore music, St. Patrick’s Day, aperformance from the CelticDancers, a lunch outing and, ofcourse, some yummy socials!
The residents will also begingetting the garden ready and startsome indoor planting. We arebeyond excited to get the gardengoing again. If you have a greenthumb and would like to come inand assist with planting, let us know!
March 13th at 6pmCeltic Dancers Performance
-Brittany Fields CCC
Resident Spotlight ...
CHARLOTTE BRADLEYThis month’s resident spotlight shines
on Charlotte Bradley! Charlotte wasborn and raised in Monroe County,West Virginia. Charlotte was one of fourchildren. Her father ran the localhighway department and her mothertook care of the house, garden,and kids.
Charlotte went to West VirginiaUniversity where she got a degree inhome economics. She then went on towork for VEPCO as a home economist,teaching people how to use newelectric appliances such as stoves,washer, and dryers. She met herhusband, Ed, while working at VEPCOand they married in 1954. Charlotte hasthree children- Eddie, Mary Beth, andAmy. Her children have blessed her withthree grandchildren and thosegrandchildren have blessed her withfour great-grandchildren! Charlottealways like taking care of her home andbeing around people. Her proudestaccomplishment in life is raising herfamily. When asked what her favoritething about Spring Arbor is, Charlotteshared that she enjoys walking andvisiting with the therapy dogs.
Thank you for letting us put thespotlight on you, Charlotte! We aregrateful to have you as a member ofour Spring Arbor family!
Wit & Wisdom
Unlucky IdesEvery year on
March 15, it’s likelyyou’ll hear someonesay, “Beware the idesof March!” So whatare ides, and whyshould we be wary ofthem? In truth, there’sreally nothing to fear:On the AncientRoman calendar,“ides” was simply aword for the halfwaypoint of a monthwhen the full moonusually arrived.However, JuliusCaesar made the idesof March famouswhen he wasassassinated on thatday in 44 B.C. InWilliam Shakespeare’splay about thefamous leader, afortune teller shoutsthe “Beware the idesof March!” warning,sealing the date’sfate as an unluckyomen.
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Wise & Well
One of the challenges for senior living communities is helping residents maintain physical strength andto stay engaged in everyday life activities. Inspired by existing HHHunt wellness initiatives, our Senior Livingteam members developed a new wellness program tailored specifically to residents in Spring Arborassisted living communities. The Wise & Well program helps residents keep their brain engaged and theirbody active!
Spring Arbor communities partner with local rehab providers to develop a customized plan for eachresident who wants to participate in the program. What differentiates Wise & Well from other senior livinginitiatives is the local focus and holistic approach that includes physical fitness and core/balancestrengthening, brain fitness, mind/body classes, health education lectures and even games and contestsand fun incentives.
Top priorities for many seniors who participate in Wise & Well include developing core strength andimproving balance and ambulation to help minimize falls. The wellness programming is aboutempowering our residents to stay as independent as possible and in control of their lives.
Since its rollout, Spring Arbor communities have seen the Wise & Well program positively impactresidents and improve resident quality of life. This program has been a life-affirming success, after all,when you feel good, you’re much more likely to be active and involved in the life of your community.
We truly believe it’s how you live that matters and part of enjoying an enhanced quality of life meansstaying active and engaged. For more information on Wise & Well contact Spring Arbor, or even betterjoin us for a Wise & Well activity.