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July 2018 Garden Gazette Newsletter

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July 2018 Garden Gazette, all information as listed below.


Happy Fourth of July


RENOVATIONS UPDATE

We now have a bid day of July 12th for renovations. We hope that the renovations will begin by October 1st or sooner, and anticipate this to be a two-year project. Thanks to the residents for your patience and understanding. Updates will be given as they are available.

Per: Ken Vaughan, Executive Director


SPRING GARDENS

201 Spring Gardens Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35217
Business Office: 205-841-5032
Fax: 205-841-5045

Property Manager: Nita Clark, Ext. 1102
Assistant Property Manager: Tammy Womble, Ext. 1104
Service Coordinator: Deborah Butler, Ext. 1105
Health Educator: Cathy King, Ext. 1106
Center Manager: Annie Thomas, Ext. 1108

All Maintenance Related Calls Should be Directed to the Maintenance Department: 205-808-4177


SENIOR BINGO

The second Monday of each month.

Come and Join Us

July 9th at 9:30


BIBLE STUDY (Ruby Stringer)

July 9th at 1:00


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.

July 9th at 10:00


HALAL PRAISE HOOPS

Every Friday of the month at 10:00


Remember to keep saving your pull tops from any type of 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 205-841-5032 ext.1102 or Tammy at 205-841-5032 ext.1104.

Please call before you come to ensure they are available.


VIVA HEALTH/BINGO (Rob Ballard - Viva Representative)

July 16th at 9:30


PARKING SPACES

There are no assigned spaces. All spaces are first-come, first-served. Please have your guests park in a marked parking space and not on the grass or the sides of the roads.


GRILL SAFETY

When you're cooking, the grill should be placed a minimum of 15 feet away from the building.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Wishing everyone born in the month of July a very Happy Birthday.


MOVIE

I Can Only Imagine

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

July 11th at 9:30


HOT LUNCHES ARE SERVED DAILY AT 11:30 am

PLEASE SIGN IN BY 10:30 am 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 com 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-served 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 are 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 can not 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) 


SPECIAL CRAFT FOR JULY 2018

Counted Cross Stitch for Tote Bag

Place: Craft Room
Date: July 19th at 10 AM

You must sign up no later than July 13, 2018

We will be applying our cross-stitch initials on a premade tote bag. If you would like to sign up for this, please do so at the front desk sign-in sheet by July 13, 2018


WHERE TO SUBMIT YOUR RENT

All residents please make your checks or money orders payable to Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA). Mail you 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 Road, Birmingham, AL 35217
Center: (205) 841-5032
Maintenance: (205) 808-4177


July 2018 Garden Gazette Event Calendar, all information as listed below.

Monday, July 2

  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 11:00 AM Puzzle Handout

Tuesday, July 3

  • Exterior Pest Control
  • 9:00 AM Banks/Foodland
  • 10:00 AM Ceramics
  • 10:30 AM Walking

Wednesday, July 4

  • Closed - Independence Day

Thursday, July 5

  • 10:00 AM Crafts
  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 2:00 PM True Vines Ministries

Friday, July 6

  • 10:00 AM HALAL
  • 11:30 AM Puzzle Handout

Monday, July 9

  • 9:30 AM Senior Bingo
  • 10:00 AM G'Dale Funeral Home
  • 1:00 PM Bible Study

Tuesday, July 10

  • Exterior Pest Control
  • 10:00 AM Ceramics
  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 11:00 AM Handout

Wednesday, July 11

  • 9:30 AM Movie
  • 10:30 AM Health Checks
  • 10:30 AM Walking

Thursday, July 12

  • 9:00 AM Walmart
  • 10:00 AM Crafts
  • 2:00 PM True Vine Ministries

Friday, July 13

  • 10:00 AM HALAL
  • 11:30 AM Puzzle Handout

Monday, July 16

  • 9:30 Am Bingo/VIVA Health
  • 10:30 AM Walking

Tuesday, July 17

  • Exterior Pest Control
  • 10:00 AM Ceramics
  • 10:30 AM Walking

Wednesday, July 18

  • 10:30 AM Health Checks
  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 11:30 AM Lunch Handout
  • 1:00 PM Corner Market
  • 1:00 PM Jernigans

Thursday, July 19

  • 10:00 AM Crafts
  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 2:00 PM True Vines Ministries

Friday, July 20

  • 10:00 AM HALAL
  • 11:30 AM Puzzle Handout

Monday, July 30

  • 10:30 AM Walking
  • 11:30 AM Lunch Handout

Tuesday, July 31

  • 10:00 AM Ceramics
  • 10:30 AM Walking

July 2018 Garden Gazette Menu, all information as listed below.

July - ADSS Nutrition Program

Monday, July 2

  • Blended Juice
  • Chop Steak/Gravy
  • Whipped Potatoes
  • Green Peas
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Margarine
  • Nutty Buddy
  • Milk

Tuesday, July 3

Independence Day Meal

  • BBQ Chicken Legs (2)
  • Baked Beans
  • Coleslaw
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Texas Bread
  • Margarine
  • Banana Pudding/Wafers
  • Milk

Wednesday, July 4

  • Centers Closed

Thursday, July 5

  • Cranberry Juice
  • BBQ Rib Patty/Bun
  • Green Limas
  • Corn 0'Brien
  • Marble Cake
  • Milk

Friday, July 6

  • Taco Salad
    • Taco Meat
    • Taco Salad Mix
    • Pinto Beans
  • Corn Chips
  • Taco Sauce
  • Sour Cream
  • Orange Gelatin
  • Milk

Monday, July 9

  • Blended Juice
  • Beef Stroganoff
  • Garden Vegetables
  • Mandarin Oranges/Pineapple
  • Whole Wheat Brad
  • Margarine
  • Fig Bar
  • Milk

Tuesday, July 10

  • Meatloaf/Tomato Gravy
  • Delmonico Potatoes
  • Green Beans
  • SLiced Peaches
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Margarine
  • Yellow Cake
  • Milk

Wednesday, July 11

  • Turkey/Cheese Sandwich
    • Sliced Turkey/Cheese - 2 slices each
    • Wheat Bread - 2
    • Lettuce/Tomato
  • Mayonnaise/Mustard
  • Sun Chips
  • Three Bean Salad
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Milk

Thursday, July 12

  • Apple Cherry Juice
  • Hot Dog/Bun
  • Baked Beans
  • Coleslaw/Carrots
  • Diced onions
  • Ketchup/Mustard/Mayonnaise
  • Hot Apple Cobbler
  • Milk/Chocolate Milk

Friday, July 13

  • Grape Juice
  • Beef Strips/Gravy (3)
  • Country Potatoes
  • Mixed Greens
  • Cornbread
  • Margarine
  • Raspberry Gelatin
  • Milk/Buttermilk

Monday, July 16

  • Cranberry Juice
  • Sausage Patty (3)
  • Hashbrown Casserole
  • Hot Spiced Apples
  • Biscuit
  • Margarine
  • Jelly Creme Pie
  • Milk

Tuesday, July 24

  • Hamburger/Bun
  • Baked Beans
  • Corn Salad
  • Lettuce/Tomato/Mayonnaise
  • Hot Peach Cobbler
  • Milk/Chocolate Milk

Wednesday, July 25

  • Blended Juice
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Black-Eyed Peas
  • Turnip Greens
  • Cornbread
  • Margarine
  • Cherry Fruited Gelatin
  • Milk/Buttermilk

Thursday, July 26

  • Cheesy Beef Casserole
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Tossed Salad/Ranch Dressing
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Dinner Roll
  • Margarine
  • Assorted Snack Cake/Cookie
  • Milk

Friday, July 27

  • Apple Juice
  • Smothered Chicken Legs (2)
  • Mixed Beans
  • Broccoli Casserole
  • Wheat Bread
  • Margarine
  • White Cake
  • Milk

Monday, July 30

  • Blended Juice
  • Chop Steak/Gravy
  • Whipped Potatoes
  • Green Peas
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Margarine
  • Nutty Buddy
  • Milk

Tuesday, July 31

  • Glazed Ham
  • Whipped Potatoes
  • Collard Greens
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Cornbread
  • Margarine
  • Strawberry Swirl Pudding
  • Milk/Buttermilk