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June 2026 Garden Gazette Newsletter
SPRING GARDENS APARTMENTS
201 Spring Gardens Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35217
Business Office: 205.841.5032
Maintenance: 205.808.4177
Property Manager: Qiana Crenshaw, ext. 1102
Senior Center Manager: Ronda Graham, ext. 1108
Hello June!
All Pets Must Be On A Leash
Please clean up after your pet
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to all the residents born in June!
QD's Boutique - LASHUN CARPENTER
June 3, 2026
10:00 AM
D'VYNE RESILIENCE
Paparazzi Jewelry
KIM CROOM
June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS (CERAMICS)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
HEALING TRUTH MINISTRY
Bible Study w/Janice Marshall
EVERY THURSDAY at 2 PM
Spring Gardens BINGO
at 10:00 AM
June 25, 2026
HOT LUNCHES ARE SERVED DAILY AT 11:30
PLEASE SIGN IN BY 10:30 FOR SEATING
Lunches are provided by the United Way Area Agency on Aging.
Donations, in any amount, are appreciated but not needed.
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 if they are store-bought and labeled.
No one under the age of 60 years of age (unless it is a resident) is allowed present during lunch or participate in any other activity held at the Center during business hours. This includes children.
Policy on Food 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 with one more serving.
If you would like to buy an added meal after everyone is served, they are available for $6.00.
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 up 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 PM.
**If you receive frozen meals at your apartment, you are not eligible to receive the hot congregate meals served at the Center Dining Room.
Brighton Gardens - Air Filter Change
Monday
June 15, 2026
Benefits
- Improved Air Quality
- Better HVAC System Efficiency
- Extended HVAC Lifespan
- Consistent Temperature and Comfort
- Health and Safety
Introducing Spring Garden's Creative Expressions
Spring Gardens Senior Center
Don't Miss It!
Tuesday and Thursday Weekly Classes from 12 PM to 2 PM at the Spring Gardens Senior Center.
Thursdays will now be designated as Craft Day, which may include a variety of creative activities such as crocheting, wreath making, jewelry making, holiday decorations, canvas painting, and other hands-on artistic projects.
Grilling Safety Notice
No grill on patios or balconies.
All grills must be placed at least 15 feet away form any building structures.
Recertification Partnership
Section 8 Residents ONLY
Update:
- The Section 8 & Spring Gardens Offices are partnering to serve YOU!
- Recertification Packets will ONLY be sent form the Section 8 Office.
- HOWEVER, please return the completed packet to the Spring Gardens Office.
- Be on the look out for Reminder Notices that will give you details on what to bring.
We will submit for YOU!
To Schedule Your Appointment, Contact:
Nita Clark/Quality Control
205.841.5032 ext. 1109
Housekeeping Notice
The Spring Gardens Management wants to remind our residents to be intentional about maintaining a clean-living space. It is a violation of your lease to have poor housekeeping. Moving forward you can expect the following during routine Pest Control Services.
We Will Look For:
- Clean Living Room
- Unauthorized Pet(s)
- Pest Infestation
- Clean Kitchen
- Clean Bathroom
- Porch Clutter
Questions?
Call 205.841.5032
Pest Control Service Schedule 2026
JCHA Housing and Development - Better Communities, Brighter Future
Attention Residents
Spring Gardens, Hickory Ridge, and Riden Gardens
To better serve our communities, pest control services are conducted under a structured monthly rotation system by property.
This ensures consistent coverage, improved efficiency, and reliable scheduling for all residents.
All services include pest control treatments performed in accordance with housing and safety standards.
Monthly Service Rotation 2026
- Interior Treatment Months
- January
- March
- May
- July
- September
- November
- Exterior Treatment Months
- February
- April
- June
- August
- October
- December
Weekly Property Rotation
- 1st Week: Spring Gardens 1
- 2nd Week: Spring Gardens 2
- 3rd Week: Spring Gardens 3 & 4
- 4th Week: Hickory Ridge (units 1-3 included in rotation)
Spring Gardens and Hickory Ridge pest control treatments are performed weekly on Tuesday.
Brighton Gardens pest control service is performed every second Thursday of the month.
Important Service Notes
- All treatments are performed using approved pest control methods for residential housing communities.
- "Interior Treatments" require entry into units for full effectiveness.
- "Exterior Treatments" focus on building perimeters, foundations, and surrounding areas.
- Residents will be notified prior to interior access when applicable.
Resident Responsibilities
- Allow access to your unit during interior treatment months.
- Secure pets prior to service days.
- Remove or protect food items and personal belongings when interior treatment is scheduled.
- Report any pest concerns or recurring issues directly to the management office.
Community Notice
All services are assigned strictly by property location, not by color codes or unit preference.
The previous color-coded system has been discontinues to improve clarity and scheduling accuracy for all residents.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy community.
2026 Pest Control Schedule
Spring Gardens, Hickory Ridge, and Brighton Gardens
Routine pest control services will be performed throughout 2026 to ensure a clean and safe community environment.
Spring Gardens
Service Day: Tuesday
- 1st Week: Spring Gardens 1
- 2nd Week: Spring Gardens 2
- 3rd Week: Spring Gardens 3 & 4
Hickory Ridge
Service Day: Tuesday
- 4th Week: Hickory Ridge 1-3
Brighton Gardens
Service Day: Every Second Thursday of the month
Important Reminders
- Please ensure access to your units on your scheduled service day.
- Secure pets during treatment
Life and Family Insurance with Monica Williams
- Have Fun
- Be Interactive
- Get Educated
- Win Prizes!
June 8, 2026
12 PM
Sign Up Today!
Father's Day Tee Off
Let's celebrate Dad with a special photo moment!
June 16, 2026
Pictures: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
We also will be having a friendly game of put-put gold for those who would like to participate from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Light refreshments will be served.
Step-By-Step Help to Setting Up Your "My Social Security" Account Correctly
Go digital! Create your personal my Social Security account today.
Some of the things you can do with my Social Security account
- Request a Replacement Social Security Card
- Upload Documents and Submit Online Forms
- Get Personalized Retirement Benefit Estimates
- Get Proof That You Do Not Receive Benefits
- Check Your Application Status
- Get Your Social Security Statement
- Set Up or Change Direct Deposit
- Print a Benefit Verification Letter
Spring Gardens Library
Please visit our beautiful library at the Senior Center.
Ms. Veeda Posey has worked extremely hard getting it organized for us.
Enjoy some quiet time with a book or take one home for your enjoyment.
TAI CHI WITH ADRIENE
9:15 AM every Thursday
Bus Trips for June 2026
June 3rd - Banks/Walmart
June 10th - Rose's/Aldi
June 17th - Metro Diner/Edgar's
June 24th - Walmart (Trussville)/Sam's
The Bus Leaves Promptly at 12 PM.
Happy Father's Day
From the Staff of Spring Gardens