Twilight Talk Leaves Team Twilights Administrative Staff
November 2014 Team Twilights Administrative Staff Twilight Talk Administrator Jordan Golden Admissions & Marketing Alicia Rogers Business Office Manager Marla Wofford Director of Nursing Cristi Schmidt ADON Devyn Jennings ADON Rachel Lamb Social Worker Jaci Brownlow Medical Records Gayla Andrews Activity Director Chasity Long Food Service Manager Gloria Medina Maintenance and House Leaves "How silently they tumble down And come to rest upon the ground To lay a carpet, rich and rare, Beneath the trees without a care, Content to sleep, their work well done, Colors gleaming in the sun. At other times, they wildly fly Until they nearly reach the sky. Twisting, turning through the air Till all the trees stand stark and bare. Exhausted, drop to earth below To wait, like children, for the snow." - Elsie N. Brady keeping Manager Russell Carty Rehabilitation Director Tammy Williams Medicare Coordinator Elaine Roberts Healthcare Liaison Melissa Harris Human Resources Brittnay Rodriguez WHAT’S INSIDE!!! Employee Page Activities Who has a birthday coming up??? Find out what is going on for activities! Outings, Parties and fundraisers!!!! Twilight Talk From Nursing To All Residents and Staff: It is fall season and temperatures are getting cooler. Well it is Texas, so let’s just say ‘‘not so hot”. As our residents get older, and also some of our not so elderly staff, they become more sensitive to cool temperatures. So when heaters are first turned on for the season, expect that funky smell for an hour or so. We try to maintain a comfortable temperature in the facility all year round. As most people have roommates, it can become somewhat of a competition because one person may want it cool, and the other may want it warm. For those who want an extra blanket, or perhaps one from home, we will be happy to help. If you have someone bring an heirloom quilt, you may prefer to have family wash it when needed, so it can be washed on a gentle cycle or even by hand. Our large industrial machines may be a little rough on antique quilts. Another thing to consider is that you have a heater on the wall of your room, so please don’t bring electric heaters or electric blankets from home; they are a fire hazard. Also, they may get so hot that they cause a burn if touched accidently. Cristi Schmidit, RN DON Administrators Corner As most of you are aware, Twilight Home held a Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23rd. The turnout was overwhelming as we fed around 350 -400 people. It was great to see all ages ranging from newborns to those in their 90’s. Byron Haynie and Kristy Driscol graced us with their outstanding vocal ability while Diana Castillo led the attendants in Zumba. Carey Dean from 106.9 The Ranch showed up and donated a substantial door prize, and Alicia Rogers was our resident clown. Hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, and drinks were provided. A variety of games kept all the children entertained while many of the staff members participated in the dunking booth. The Navarro College Occupational Therapy Assistant students were a huge help by organizing the games. A bounce house was a main attraction thanks to Fun Jump as well as photos with a fire truck by Kay Cummins . This was a great community event that was a huge success. Thank you to TEAM TWILIGHT for all the effort put in to make this great for our residents, families, and staff. A special thank you to Chasity Long and Gloria Medina for their leadership roles with the Festival as well as the local Hospice and Home Health agencies for their assistance. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see ya’ll soon Jordan Golden, Administrator Page 2 Twilight Talk Pay Day 11/7/14 11/22/14 Page 3 EMPLOYEES Are important too... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Employee of the Month Congratulations to: Sandra Pinedo 3 Alicia Rogers 4 Rachel Pleasant 24 Rachel Lamb 28 Altressia Coleman Thank you for the hard work you do on a daily basis. Twilight Home is honored to have you as our employee. Your dedication and commitment to the residents shows in the work you do! Congratulations for being Happy birthday to you, chosen as Employee of the Month. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Everyone, Happy birthday to you!!!! Happy Birthday! Love, The staff at Twilight Home TWILIGHT TALK Page 5 RESIDENT CORNER….. RESIDENT OF THE MONTH Resident Birthdays For November is: Tina Estes 4 Della Crowder 13 Laverne Livingston 15 Irris Meskimen 21 Elizabeth Garland 27 Glen Sanders 28 Karen Hayes Karen is a very sweet loving person. She has been a part of our family since June 2009. She attends all activities. She loves to get her nails an hair done weekly. She enjoys singing along with WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME JoAnn Roach Jo Borden Linda Steely Laurel Witten Mary Thompson Churches and entertainers as well. She always snaps her fingers along with the music. She talks to everyone as they pass by her. Karen we are blessed to have you as a part of our family. Congratulations for being chosen as the Resident of the Month! Forever In Our Hearts Bettie Herod Lois Hargrave Mattie Brown -Activities are subject to change: -Beauty shop days are Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday -Resident council meeting 11-26-2014 -Care plans are important! If you do not know when yours is, then we need to find out... TWILIGHT TALK Page 6 TALKIN ABOUT ACTIVITIES... Activity Wish List Baby Food Jars Plastic Jars Men & Women Jewelry Battery Operated Tea Lights Events Birthday Party Thanksgiving Dinner Land of Lights VOLUNTEERS Be a volunteer! Brighten the day of seniors in your community by volunteering at Twilight Home. Stop by one afternoon for a visit with a few residents or come to help with an activity. Whatever your contribution is, we welcome you! Call Chasity From the Activity Director Senior Olympics turned out to be really great! The weather became nice as the sun came out. The pumpkins toss was my favorite. Seeing the residents throw the pumpkins as hard as they could was hilarious. The residents were catching fish left and right. November is my favorite time of the year. It is a time when families get together and talk about all the wonderful memories we have all had growing up. Please stop by and visit your loved one; it brightens their day. Also, we will be having our Thanksgiving dinner this year on November 20th at 5pm. We will have Mrs. Cummings here to take pictures of you and your loved one, be sure you get your picture taken before you leave. If you would like to make a donation please take to the business office and make all check payable Twilight Activities. With Love, Chasity TWILIGHT TALK Page 7 MEAL OF THE MONTH Tater Tot Casserole Snap Beans Pecan Pie SERVED ON November 11, 2014 RECIPE OF THE MONTH Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving. TWILIGHT TALK Page 8 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FACTS ABOUT NOVEMBER Birthstone: Topaz (Fidelity) Flower: Chrysanthemum Colors: Dark Blue and Red Lung Cancer Awareness Month National AIDS Awareness Month American Diabetes Month National Hospice Month National Family Caregivers Month TWILIGHT TALK Twilight Home 3001 west 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110
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