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November 2023 Garden Gazette Newsletter

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Garden Gazette Newsletter November 2023; all information as listed below.


SPRING GARDENS APARTMENTS

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

Property Manager: Erica Leonard
Resident Service Coordinator: Ardrea Johnson
Center Manager: Ronda Graham

Maintenance: 205-808-4177


RESIDENT BINGO
EVERY THURSDAY COME AND JOIN US

Resident sponsored Bingo. Everyone brings a prize to share.
10:00am Center's Dining Room


WISHING EVERYONE BORN IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!


BIBLE STUDY/ TRUE VINES MINISTRIES
WILL MEET IN THE DINING ROOM, THURSDAYS at 2:00pm


Oak Street Health
at 10:00am for info & BINGO on:

  • Wednesday, NOVEMBER 15
  • Wednesday, NOVEMBER 22
  • Wednesday, NOVEMBER 29

All Pets Must Be On A Leash
Please clean up after your pet


CERAMICS
Mondays and Wednesdays
10:00am - 2:00pm


From The Desk of the Property Manager

This is the time of year when we think about what we're thankful for. This year, I want each of you to know that I am sincerely thankful for each of you! On behalf of our team, we are very thankful for the opportunity to serve and spend time with all of you. Enjoy your families and enjoy each other. Remember to stay prayerful for those who have loved ones that are not here. Show love, kindness and forgiveness to those who are still here. 

Have a wonderful & blessed Thanksgiving!


QDS BOUTIQUE
November 1, 2023
10:00am Center Dining Room


Shelly with Avon
November 6th at 10:00am


HOT LUNCHES ARE SERVED DAILY AT 11:30am

PLEASE SIGN IN BY 10:30am FOR SEATING   

Lunches are provided by United Way Area Agency on Aging.  Donations, in any amount, are appreciated but not required.

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 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 $5.53.

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 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 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.  


Spring Gardens Library
Don't forget that we have a library at the Senior Center.

Ms. Veeda Posey has worked very hard getting it organized for us. Come enjoy some quiet time with a book or take one home for your enjoyment.


TAI CHI WITH ADRIENE
10:00am EVERY THURSDAY


BUS TRIPS FOR NOVEMBER

  • NOVEMBER 1 - Banks/Walmart
  • NOVEMBER 8 - Lovelady Thrift Store
  • NOVEMBER 15 - Target Mall/Aldi
  • NOVEMBER 21 - Publix Mall
  • NOVEMBER 29 - Olive Garden

November 1 - 9:30am Archwell Health BINGO, 12:00 noon Banks/Walmart
November 2 - 10:00am TaiChi with Adriene
November 6 - 9:30am Humana
November 7 - 12:00 noon United Health, Pest Control Outside
November 8 - 10:00am Oak St. Health BINGO, 10:00am QDS Boutique, 12:00 noon Lovelady Thrift Store
November 9 - 10:00am TaiChi with Adriene
November 13 - 10:00am Shelly Avon, 10:00am Debbie's Bible Study (Library)
November 14 - 10:00am Secure Benefits BINGO, Pest Control Outside
November 15 - 10:00am Oak St. Health BINGO, 12:00 noon Target Mall/Aldi
November 16 - 10:00am TaiChi with Adriene
November 21 - 10:00 am Devoted Health, 12:00 noon Publix Mall, Pest Control Outside
November 22 - 10:00am Oak St. Health BINGO
November 23 - 10:00am TaiChi with Adriene
November 28 - Pest Control Outside
November 29 - 10:00am Oak St. Health BINGO, 12:00 noon Olive Garden
November 30 - 10:00am TaiChi with Adriene


ADDS Nutrition Program Summer Menu
November 2023 - Fall FY24

Happy November!

November 1 - Menu 3
Apple Juice
Meatloaf/Tomato Gravy
Whipped Potatoes
Green Peas
Cornbread
Orange Fruited Gelatin
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

November 2 - Menu 4
Chicken/Broccoli/Rice Casserole
Italian Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Fresh Fruit
Texas Bread
White Cake
Milk
Margarine
Ranch Dressing/Diet Italian Dressing

November 3 - Menu 5
Orange/Pineapple Juice
Frankfurter/Bun
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Apple Cobbler
Milk/Chocolate Milk
Diced Onions
Mustard/Ketchup/Mayonnaise

November 6 - Menu 6
Cranberry Juice
Chicken Tetrazzini
Green Peas
Glazed Carrots
Whole Grain White Roll
Shortbread Cookies
Milk
Margarine

November 7 - Menu 7
Orange Juice
Ham/Pineapple Sauce
Au Gratin Potatoes
Spinach
Whole Grain White Roll
Chocolate Cake
Milk
Margarine

November 8 - Menu 8
Taco Salad: Taco Seasoned Beef, Lettuce/Cheese/Tomato
Corn Chips
Pinto Beans
Lime Fruited Gelatin
Milk/Chocolate Milk
Sour Cream/Taco Sauce

November 9 - Menu 9
Apple Juice
Smothered Chicken
Delmonico Potatoes
Turnip Greens
Cornbread
Mixed Fruit
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

November 13 - Menu 11
Chopped Steak/Gravy
Country Potatoes
California Vegetable Blend
Pineapple Tidbits
Whole Grain White Roll
Fig Bar
Milk
Margarine

November 14 - Menu 12
Apple Juice
BBQ Chicken Breast
Ranch Beans
Country Corn
Texas Bread
Cherry Fruited Gelatin
Milk
Margarine

November 15 - Menu 13
Orange Juice
Chili with Beef and Beans
Buttered Rice
Sliced Peaches
Saltine Crackers
Yellow Cake
Milk
Margarine

November 16 - Menu 14
Smoked Sausage/Bun
Scalloped Potatoes
Green Beans/Red Peppers
Fresh Fruit
Strawberry Swirl Pudding
Milk/Chocolate Milk
Diced Onions
Mustard/Ketchup/Mayonnaise

November 17 - Menu 15
Tropical Juice
Macaroni and Cheese
Black-eyed Peas
Collard Greens
Cornbread
Oreo Cookie
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

November 20 - Menu 16
Apple Juice
Chicken Taco Soup
Mexican Rice
Mixed Fruit
Saltine Crackers
Oatmeal Crème Pie
Milk
Margarine

November 21 - Menu 17
Hamburger Patty/Bun
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
Lettuce/Onion/Tomato
Fruit Medley Crisp
Milk/Chocolate Milk
Mustard/Ketchup/Mayonnaise

November 22 - Theme Menu
Orange Juice
Sliced Turkey/Gravy
Cornbread Dressing
Holiday Green Beans
Whole Grain White Roll
Carrot Cake
Milk
Margarine
Cranberry Sauce

November 23 - Happy Thanksgiving

November 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday

November 27 - Menu 1
Orange Juice
Swedish Meatballs
Penne Pasta
Brussels Sprouts
Whole Wheat Bread
Fudge Round
Milk
Margarine

November 28 - Menu 2
BBQ Rib Patty
Green Lima Beans
Okra & Tomatoes
Mandarin Oranges/Pineapples
Hamburger Bun
Nutty Buddy
Milk
Margarine

November 29 - Menu 3
Apple Juice
Meatloaf/Tomato Gravy
Green Peas
Turnip Greens
Cornbread
Orange Fruited Gelatin
Milk/Buttermilk
Margarine

November 30 - Menu 4 
Chicken/Broccoli/Rice Casserole
Italian Green Beans
Tossed Salad
Fresh Fruit
Texas Bread
White Cake
Milk
Margarine
Ranch Dressing/Diet Italian Dressing