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February 2019 Garden Gazette Newsletter
Garden Gazette February 2019
Happy Valentine's Day
INCLEMENT WEATHER
THE OFFICE AND SENIOR CENTER follows the same guidelines as The JEFFERSON COUNTY School System. Closing will be reported on FOX 6 news or WBRC.
HARD FREEZE WARNING
Please leave your heat on in your apartment, no lower than 66 degrees. It would help to open your kitchen cabinet doors AND LEAVE A FAUCET DRIPPING.
IF YOUR PIPES ARE FROZEN, PLEASE ALLOW TIME OR THEM TO THAW OUT. CALL THE ON-CALL MAINTENANCE LINE FOR EMERGENCIES AT 205-808-4177.
SENIOR BINGO
The second Monday of each month. Come and join us. February 11th at 9:30 AM.
BIBLE STUDY (Ruby Stringer)
February 11th at 1:00 PM.
BIBLE STUDY/TRUE VINES MINISTRIES
Will meet in the Dining Room. Thursdays at 2 PM.
GARDENDALE FUNERAL HOME
The second Monday of each month a representative will be bringing cupcakes and will be available to answer questions you may have concerning pre-needs -funeral arrangements, burial policies.
February 11th at 10:00 AM.
HALAL PRAISE HOOPS
Every Friday of the month at 10:00 AM.
WISHING EVERYONE BORN IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Remember to keep saving your pull tops from any type cans for the Ronald McDonald House. There is a collection house located in the dining room.
Nita Clark and Tammy Womble are Notaries Public.
If you need important documents notarized they are at your service, by appointment. You may reach Nita at 841-5032 ext. 1102 or Tammy at 841-5032 ext. 1104.
Please call before you come, to ensure they are available.
WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR RENT
All residents please make your checks or money orders payable to Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA). mail your payments 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
HOT LUNCHES ARE SERVED DAILY AT 11:30
PLEASE SIGN IN BY 10:30 FOR SEATING
Lunches are provided by United Way Area Agency on Aging. Donations, in any amount, are appreciated but not required.
If you are physically unable to stand in line to receive your lunch a volunteer will be happy to serve you at your table. If you are in need of this service and are not currently on the table service list contact Nurse Cathy (841-5032) for evaluation.
The food items, drinks, flatware and cups that are provided by United Way Area Agency are the only items allowed in the dining room. NO EXCEPTIONS. Condiments are allowed as long as they are store bought and labeled.
No one under the age of 60 years of age (unless it is a resident) is allowed to be present during lunch or participate in any other activity held at the Center during business hours. This includes children.
Policy on Foods Taken Away from the Center
Participants receiving a congregate meal shall be allowed to take home fresh fruit, unopened cartons of fruit juice; wrapped cakes, cookies and snack cakes, individually wrapped portions of corn chips or potato chips. All other leftover foods shall be discarded at the end of the serving day.
**Take only one serving of milk, juice, fruit, snack cakes & cookies with your meal. If there are leftover items, after everyone is served, you may help yourself to one additional serving. The milk must be consumed at the center.
If you would like to purchase an additional meal after everyone is served, they are available for $3.35.
Hot lunches are ordered based on the number of people that support the center regularly and are served at 11:30 on a first-come, first-serve basis. The lunch tickets are limited to the number of meals ordered for any given day. Be sure to sign in daily by 10:30 to get yours before they're all gone. You must sign in and have a ticket to receive a meal. Please do not sign other people on the meal list unless they are in the building. We cannot hold meals for people who have a ticket and are not present at the time lunch is served. No lunches will be served after 12:00.
**If you receive frozen meals at your apartment, you are not eligible to receive the hot congregate meals served at the Center Dining Room. (Based on guidelines of United Way Area Agency on Aging)
Health Checks with Nurse Cathy
Would you like to know your number?
Come up and have your Blood pressure or blood sugar checked.
Wednesdays 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Dining Room.
THEY'RE BACK! CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS
Service and lunch on February 2nd beginning at 10 am.
Center Dining Room.
BRIGHT HEALTH PLAN BINGO
Come join us, Amy Larue, will be here to do bingo with us.
February 4th at 9 AM.
CLEAR CAPTIONS FEBRUARY 12TH AT 9AM
Greg Lawrence, will be here to Discuss phone and captioning service provided at no cost through a federally-funded program.
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
The Community Food Bank will be back on February 20th.
Distributions will begin at 2:00 PM.
- All food must be picked up at the Spring Gardens Center.
There will be no home deliveries for anyone. - Limit of 1 disbursement per household.
- Each resident will be responsible for getting their disbursement to their apartment.
It is unknown if they will be bringing the same amount of food but it's advisable for you to bring a box to your food and a utility cart, or something similar, to transport the disbursement to your apartment.
Tickets will be distributed on that day.
MEMORY SCREENING
February 13th 9 AM TO 12 PM.
Janice Williams, from Jefferson County of Senior Services, will be here.
IN THE CRAFT ROOM.
LUNCH HANDOUTS MONTH OF FEBRUARY
- Know Your Numbers
- Why Watch Your Sodium?
- Diabetes Management
- Go4 Life-Making an Exercise
- Buddy Agreement
OMBUDSMAN MEDICAID ELIGIBILTY
Morgan Rhodes, will be here to discuss medicaid eligibility and to answer any questions that you may have.
February 26th at 10:00 AM.
THE SINNERS BAND
Band Members:
Tim Dodgen, Larry Peoples, Kevin "Moose" Mousseau, Travis McKinzie, Dave Hulsey and Ron Naramore.
About:
Christian Music, Southern Style, Gospel Blues.
Biography:
Our prayer is that God will use our music for His great purposes-to Him be the glory! Praise God!
Influences:
Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
GUEST PERFORMER: SAM FRAZIER, JR.
Sam Frazier, Jr. can play the harp like Sonny Boy Williamson or sing a country tune like Charley Pride, a versatile and rare bluesman from Birmingham, AL. (https://musicmaker.org/artists/sam-frazier-jr/)
Those of you that missed their performances, at our Center, in June & July really missed some great music!
They have CDs available for purchase if you're interested ($10.00).
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL!
FEBRUARY 14TH AT 1:00 PM.
Spring Gardens Center Dining Room.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Jeringans Home Care will have a presentation on home medical equipment and supplies that are available for eligible individuals. Bob Dismukes, will discuss what is covered by insurance and how to obtain what is needed. Bring your questions or just come to learn. You never know what you might need tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 20th.
11:00 AM in the Dining Room.
SPECIAL CERAMIC PROJECT FOR FEBRUARY
Silk screening on ceramic plates.
Image for graphics only. Print may not be available.
February 5th at 10:00 (Ceramic Room)
Sign up as soon as possible to get your spot.
$15.00 charge (per person) which covers all materials for this project.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ANYONE? RESIDENT SURVEY
Would the services of a public transportation system, similar to Max Transportation, be something you would take advantage of if it was available to you?
Yes or No?
What services would you use:
- Doctor/Dentist Appointments
- Shopping/Dining
- Special Outings (Museums, Parks, Etc.)
- Work
- Other? Please explain.
How often do you think you would use it?
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING
Answer the questions above and return to the Spring Gardens reception desk before February 7th, 2019.