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February 2020 Garden Gazette Newsletter

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GARDEN GAZETTE FEB 2020 newsletter


FEBRUARY 2020 GARDEN GAZETTE

Valentine Dance Music February 12th 2020
Dress in your Valentine colors
9:30 AM


Where to Submit your Rent
All residents please make your checks or money orders payable to Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA). Mail your payment to the address below or drop it in the drop box located at the center. Do not leave it in the front door.

All rent is due by the 10th of each month.

201 Spring Gardens Rd. Birmingham, AL 35217
Center: 205-841-5032
Maintenance: 205-808-4177


Farmers market coupons
Deadline to sign up for coupons is February 15th. The sign-up sheet is at the Spring Gardens receptionist desk. Call 205-841-5032 to get your name on the list.


All kitchen staff and volunteers must complete the health department food handler course. If you would like to volunteer in the kitchen or dining room contact Annie at 841-5032 ext. 1108.


Storm doors

Keep your storm doors latched. If the latch on your door isn't functioning properly notify maintenance, at 808-4177.

There were several doors damaged in the most recent storms. The doors were either not latched or propped open, which causes them to be caught by the wind. It's your responsibility to keep the doors latched to prevent this kind of damage. If damage does occur the cost for repairs, or replacement will be assessed to the tenant


JCCEO
JCCEO will be here on Feb. 25th. Applications are attached to your gazette.

Listed below is a list of documents and forms needed to complete an application for liheap assistance. Please refer to the income chart.
You must have copies of all listed documents to receive energy assistance.

If you don't have all copies, of the required documents, at the time of your appointment, you will be turned away. There will be no copies made on the 25th. No exceptions.

  1. SSI/social security letter, pension, va or retirement.
  2. Notarized verification of zero income and a current food stamp certification letter.
  3. Social security card
  4. Picture ID
  5. Your current utility bill
  6. Your current lease
  7. Your completed JCCEO application
  8. Call the center receptionist for an appointment, at 841-5032, Monday thru Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am & 2:00 pm. The deadline for making appointments February 13th at 2:00 pm.

February Events

February 3
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 12:00 pm Banks/F'land

February 4
- Pest Control - Pink group
- 10:00 am - Ceramics
- 10:00 am - MUSIC

February 5
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 10:00 am - Arts/Crafts
- 10:00 am - Resident Bingo
- 1:00 pm - Corner Market

February 6
- 10:00 am Crafts
- 2:00 pm - True Vine Ministries

February 7
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 11:30 am - Puzzle Handout

February 8
- 10:00 am - Church of the Highlands

February 10
- 8:00 am  - Health Checks
- 9:30 am - Senior Bingo

February 11
- Pest Control - Blue group
- 10:00 am - Ceramics
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 12:00 pm - Walmart

February 12
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 9:30 am - Valentine's Dance

February 13
- 10:00 am - Crafts
- 2:00 pm - True Vines Ministries

February 14
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 11:30 am - Puzzle Handout

February 17
- Closed - Presidents' Day

February 18
- Pest Control - Green group
- 10:00 am Ceramics
- 10:00 am Exercise

February 19
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 10:00 am - Resident Bingo
- 1:00 pm - Corner Market
- 1:00 pm - Jernigans

February 20
- 10:00 am Crafts
- 2:00 pm - True Vines Ministries

February 21
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 11:30 am - Puzzle Handout

February 24
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 10:00 am - Exercise

February 25
- Pest Control - Yellow group
- 10:00 am - Ceramics
- 10:00 am - Music

February 26
- 8:00 am - Health Checks
- 10:00 am - Resident Bingo
- 12:00 pm - Walmart

February 27
- 10:00 am Crafts
- 2:00 pm - True Vine Ministries

February 28
- 10:00 am - Exercise
- 11:30 - Puzzle Handout


FEBRUARY 2020 ADSS NUTRITION PROGRAM WINTER 2020

February 3rd - Menu 6
Orange Juice
Three Bean & Beef Chili
Brown Rice
Carrots
Saltine Crackers (4 crackers)
Nutty Buddy
Milk
Margarine

February 4th - Menu 7
Seasoned Chicken Thigh
Diced Potatoes with Bell Peppers
Zucchini & Stewed Tomatoes
Whole Wheat Bread
Peaches
Yellow Cake
Milk
Margarine

February 5th - Menu 8
Ham Macaroni and Cheese
Turnip Greens
Black-eyed Peas
Cornbread
Pineapple
Sugar Cookie
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

February 6th - Menu 9
Broiled Beef Patty/Bun
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Lettuce/Tomato/Onion
Apple Cobbler
Milk/Chocolate Milk
Mayonnaise/Mustard/Ketchup

February 7th - Menu 10
Blended Fruit Juice
Apple Glazed Chicken Breast
Scalloped Potatoes
Italian Flat Beans
Wheat Bread
Fudge Round
Milk
Margarine

February 10th - Menu 11
Orange- Pineapple Juice
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Rutabaga
Mixed Vegetables
Dinner Roll
White Cake
Milk
Margarine

February 11th - Menu 12
Orange Juice
Sausage Patties (2)
Cheese Grits
Cranberry Applesauce
Biscuit
Waffle Grahams
Milk/Chocolate
Margarine

February 12th - Menu 13
Beef Tacos
Seasoned Ground Beef
Shredded Lettuce/Cheese/Tomatoes
Pinto Beans
Corn Tortilla Scoops
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
Taco Sauce/ Sour Cream

February 13th - Menu 14
Beef Hot Dog/Bun
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Potato Chips
Onion
Peach Cobbler
Milk
Mayonnaise/Mustard/Ketchup

February 14th - Menu 15
Grape Juice
Sliced Meatloaf/Onion Gravy
Red Beans and Rice
Collard Greens
Cornbread
Vanilla Pudding
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

February 17th - Closed

February 18th - Menu 17
Cacciatore Chicken Breast
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Wheat Bread
Rice Krispy Treat
Fresh Fruit
Milk
Margarine

February 19th - Menu 18
Beef Stroganoff
Italian Flat Beans
Squash Medley
Dinner Roll
Peaches and Pears
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Milk/Chocolate
Margarine

February 20th - Menu 19
Blended Juice
Turkey Tetrazzini
California Blend Vegetables
Wheat Bread
Fresh Fruit
Lemon Pudding
Milk
Margarine

February 21st - Menu 20
Orange-Pineapple Juice
Seasoned Chicken Drum
Mixed Greens
Creamed Corn
Cornbread
Chocolate Cake
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

February 24th - Menu 1
Pork Chop Patty/Mushroom Gravy
Roasted Butternut Squash
Black-eyed Peas
Fresh Fruit
Wheat Bread
Apple Spice Cookie
Milk
Margarine

February 25th - Menu 2
Orange Juice
Vegetable Stew
Parslied Rice
Steamed Cabbage
Wheat Bread
Strawberry Fruited Gelatin
Milk
Margarine

February 26th - Menu 3
Apple Juice
Sliced Ham (2 slices)
Parsley Potatoes
Collard Greens
Cornbread
Oatmeal Crème Pie
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

February 27th - Menu 4
BBQ Chicken/Bun
Yellow Corn
Diced Sweet Potatoes
Applesauce
Animal Crackers
Milk/Chocolate

February 28th - Menu 5
Grape Juice
Meatballs (5 each)/Marinara Sauce
Spaghetti Noodles with Marinara Sauce
Steamed Green Peas
Texas Bread
White Cake
Milk
Margarine