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Park Springs Members Participate in Juried Art Show
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Earlier this month, Park Springs members got a real treat as they traveled to Stonehurst Place for a juried art show.“All of our artists are excited about the chance to display their artwork at this unique Atlanta bed and breakfast,” said Jennifer Durham, Park Springs’ Activity Coordinator. “This is truly a wonderful opportunity for our Members to show off their artistic talents.”
Soleil Laurel Canyon Veteran’s Club Fundraiser Success
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Residents of Soleil Laurel Canyon and their family members gathered in the Soleil clubhouse on Saturday, May 15 for a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser in the name of a good cause. The fundraiser, held by Soleil Laurel Canyon’s Veteran’s Club, raised $2,200 that will help support active military, Veterans and their families throughout Cherokee County and Northwest Georgia areas.
Mementos such as military uniforms and pictures from previous eras of Veterans lined the halls of the clubhouse while Cherokee High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC color guard and drill team performed the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem. George Bernard, president of Soleil Laurel Canyon’s Veteran’s Club, deemed the event as “outstanding” and praised the outcome as a huge success.
Wii Bowling Competition Held at Park Springs
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The competitor steps in front of the lane. With a pull of the trigger he swings his arm back, aims and lets go! That excellent shot earned a “strike” in Wii Bowling!
The DeKalb County Senior Olympics are over, and Park Springs was pleased to host the Wii Bowling portion of the event in their beautiful clubhouse.
Park Springs was the perfect venue for this competition as they have a long standing and exuberant Wii Bowling League in place. Member Floyd Fawcett discovered the joys of Wii Bowling on a vacation with his grandchildren in Virginia and was hooked ever since. He decided to form a league at Park Springs which became a huge success. The current season finished just in time for the Senior Olympics. Read More→
“Georgia’s Gardener” Presenting at Soleil Spring Festival
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The Soleil Spring Festival is a mere week away, and the community is buzzing with excitement about one of the guests.
Saturday, May 22nd, from noon to 1 p.m., Walter Reeves will give a presentation on growing in Georgia and how to amend its beautiful but stubborn red clay. He also encourages visitors to bring in samples of weeds from their lawns for identification.
Mr. Reeves is no gardening novice; he’s “Georgia’s Gardener,” a gardening guru who honed his horticultural skills from a young age. Growing up on a poultry farm in rural Georgia, he actively participated in cultivating his parents’ ample vegetable garden and learned to grow flowers from his grandmother. He also studied Latin in school, a skill that translated well into learning proper plant names.
Walter Reeves has been a staple in the Atlanta radio and television market for twenty years, Read More→
Park Springs Raises Money for Employees
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Park Springs, a continuing care retirement community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, has a strict no tip clause on campus. While the policy saves Members the hassle and stress often associated with tipping, the fund also makes it hard to show appreciation for all of the Park Springs staff’s hard work.
In 2005 the Members developed an Employee Appreciation Fund and have never looked back. Monetary donations are only distributed to hourly employees and payments depend on the longevity of the employee’s tenure and salary. Last year, the average payout was $685.81. The maximum payout was $1,260. Members distribute the money each year shortly before Thanksgiving at an Employee Appreciation luncheon.
In April, Park Springs Members held a Community Garage Sale to raise money for the fund. The event was a rousing success Read More→