Hello Residents,

Please join me in welcoming Rachelle Gillespie as our Executive Director and Charlie Goff as our Administrator.

A note from Rachelle: I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve you and your family at Regency. My door is always open to you to listen and learn how we may continue to serve and provide a great community setting for you and our staff. I am a mother of three chil-dren, Meghan, Brett and Bryce who have blessed their father and me with four grandchildren; Lily, Chaislyn, Eason and Kinley. My hus-band & I have been married 38 years and look forward to many more.

A note from Charlie: I have been a registered nurse since 2013. I have worked in cardiothoracic surgery for three years, and long-term care for five years. My love for helping seniors came from caring for my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s disease. I have been mar-ried ten years and we have three sons. I am a member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church. I enjoy helping people in the community affected by drugs and alcohol, being outdoors, and traveling. I am a Disney World fanatic. I look forward to serving you.

Congratulations, Rachelle and Charlie!

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REGENCY STAFF

Rachelle Gillespie,Executive Director

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Charlie Goff,Administrator

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Tila Eubanks, Reflections Unit Coordinator

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Laura Dooley,Business Manager

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Austin Connor,Director of Dietary

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Justin Coleman,Maintenance Director

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Debbie Jenkins,Activity Director

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Assisted Living Nurses Station957-6251

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What a great week! Thank you to the residents, staff and vendors for making this week everything we hoped it would be. There was something for everyone. We had arts and crafts, food, yoga, painting, dogs, snow cones, and we ended with a tasty BBQ cookout.

We had such a great time, let’s do it again next year!

Assisted Living Week

IT WAS A TOUCHDOWN! There is a lot of work that goes into the theme meal. But what makes it worth it all is how you come out to support the event! Thank you!

There is no way ANYONE should leave hungry because Chef Austin and his team always provides a massive amount of delicious food! YUM YUM!

Oktoberfest is the next theme meal on Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 pm in Somerset’s Dining Room. If you live in Berkshire and need a ride, the bus will leave at 4:45 pm. You can get a return ride as well.

Theme Meal

RECENT EVENTS

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Do you know there are over 1,100 different versions of Monopoly? Has it been a few years since you played? It was Coach’s idea to play so he hosted the activity. Thanks to those who played and to those who dropped by to share their Monopoly stories.

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Each month, several vendors perform at Regency. The idea is to provide a variety of entertainment. Some entertain-ers are local while others come from outside of Alabama.

UAB Theatre stopped by to perform show tunes from “Broadway Leading Ladies.” This group of four ladies travels to schools, churches, and retirement communities.

Dee Dee and Beth brought gospel music to Berkshire by singing and playing the piano. An added treat was when Murphy sang Jesus Loves Me in Spanish! Thanks Murphy!

Great Entertainment

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Route 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway, was one of the original highways in the U.S. system. U.S. 66 was established on November 11, 1926. The highway ran from Chicago, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona and ended in Santa Monica, California, covering 2,448 miles.

Come on out and “get your kicks on Route 66” at 11:00 am in Berkshire’s Dining Room. We will take you down this historic highway with all her interesting stories.

Arm Chair TravelsOctober 1st at 11:00 am

Catherine Zeta Jones can thank Bingo for her career after her dad won enough to send her to theatre school.

The most important fact you need to know is Mega Jackpot Bingo is scheduled for Thursday, October 3 at 3:00 pm in Berkshire’s Dining Room.

$1 per card - 3 card max - Jackpot - $200

Mega Jackpot BINGOOctober 3rd at 3:00 pm

Friday, October 4 at 8:00 am: IHOP Breakfast (Free)

Thursday, October 31 at 8:30 am: Fishing at Oak Mountain Park

Eating and fishing, what a GREAT combination! Now all we need is YOU! Please sign up.

Men OnlyOctober 4th & 31st

UPCOMING EVENTS

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October 14th at 1:15pm — “Mirage Men” at Hoover Library October 18th at 12:30pm — “Gemini Man” at Patton Creek Theater

FREE MOVIES

Twice a month, we select two restaurants for our Lunch Bunch at 11:30 am. If you have a favorite restaurant that we should try, please let us know. This month the selections are:

• Mr. Wang’s Chinese Buffet - October 11 • CiCi’s Pizza Buffet - October 25

Mark your calendars and join us for great food and fellowship. This is Dutch Treat!

Lunch BunchOctober 11th and 25th at 11:30 am

About an hour from Regency is the Crooked Creek Civil War Museum in Vinemont. This hands-on experience will take you back in time when the North and South were engaged in war.

Sign up for an interesting activity AND lunch will be provided. The bus departs at 10:00 am.

Road TripOctober 28th at 10:00 am

Each year the Homewood Church of Christ Day School children come to Trick or Treat at Regency. They dress up and are so cute! You will be provided with candy to give them so come on out!

At 10:00 am, Berkshire meet in the lobby, Somerset in your apartment doorway, and Pathways in the activity area.

Trick or TreatOctober 30th at 10:00 am We are looking for your suggestions for activities. What

do you want to do? Where do you want to go? Have you heard of something new and we should give it a try? Don’t be bashful. New ideas are always welcome. Let’s hear from YOU!

What’s Your Pleasure?

Nellie Pitner

Tom Mathews

Kenneth Payne

Charlotte Ann O’Hare

Chuck was born in Virginia where he attended school. He and his wife Anne have two children. Chuck served in the Air Force for 33 years. He enlisted as a Private and retired as a Colonel. Chuck’s job was a Command Pilot. He was involved in all aspects of flying. After Chuck retired, he and Anne traveled a great deal.

Chuck likes his independence but also enjoys the assistance he receives in Assisted Living.

Chuck, thank you for your service and for being a Regency resident!

Chuck Helton

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Cathy Tribble

Don McCay

Jean Brannon

Tranquice Cox

Charles Colston

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FUN FACTS

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!

» Turnips, potatoes and beets were originally used to make Jack O’Lanterns. It wasn’t until Irish, English, and Scottish immigrants moved to the Americas that pumpkins were used.

» On October 9, 2016, Mathis Willemijns set a world record at the Giant Pumpkin European Championship with a pumpkin that weighed 2,524.6 pounds.

» Halloween’s origins come from a Celtic festival for the dead called “Samhain.” Celts believed the ghosts of the dead roamed Earth on this holiday, so people would dress in costumes and leave “treats” out on their front doors to appease the roaming spirits.

» Oktoberfest began when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria wanted to celebrate his marriage to princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, with his people. Ludwig had horse races and invited all of the people of Munich.

» October 1st, 1957 — First appearance of In God We Trust on U.S. paper currency, on one dollar bills.

» On the last week of October, it is the only time of the entire year when all four major American sports have games at the same time: the MLB, NHL, NFL and NBA.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

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WORD FIND

BONFIRE

CAULDRON

COSTUME

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FRANKENSTEIN

FRIGHTEN

GHOST

HALLOWEEN

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5. ____ were famously tried in Salem, MA.

6. Bats use ____________ to “see”.

8. Typically believed to be the birthplace

of Halloween.

1. Associated with Halloween and named

for the phenomenon of flickering light

over peat bogs.

2. Last name of president said to haunt

the White House.

3. The Anglo-Saxons called October _____

meaning the ‘fullness’ of winter, for its

first full moon of winter.

4. October’s flower.

7. ______ Apples are popular snacks

during Halloween.

REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF BIRMINGHAM

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Tisa Owens

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Thank You, for your outstanding service & care!

Tisa is from Columbia, Mississippi. She went to Huffman High and Lawson State. Tisa is a seasoned di-etary employee with 25 years experience in the field. She has a 19 and 17 year old son and daughter. Tisa also has

a photography business. She shoots proms, family events, and portraits. Thank you, Tisa, for your out-standing service to our residents.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Latricia Gardner

Latricia 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!

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