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“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→
Park Springs the Chosen Venue for Senior Olympics Wii Bowling
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Over the years Wii bowling has grown to be one of the most popular past times at continuing care retirement community, Park Springs in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Boomers come out in droves for the bowling league. Each participant has his or her own “Mii” (Wii personality), custom designed to look as much (or little) as like the player as preferred. Tournaments are held and at the end of the “season” one of the Park Springs Members is declared the winner.
With such a robust league already in place, it’s no wonder that the community was chosen as the venue for the sport’s DeKalb County Senior Olympic games. Park Spring’s member Floyd Fawcett oversees all of the Wii Bowling activities at Park Springs and instituted a Wii bowling league two years ago after playing for the first time with his grandchildren. Read More→
Did You See Soleil at the Home and Garden Expo?
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Held April 30, the West Georgia Home and Garden Expo was the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends, products and technologies in the home improvement and real estate industries. In addition to the typical booths one might expect to find, attendees were also treated to new participants including Soleil Laurel Canyon. The Canton community was the only active adult community to participate in the metro Atlanta home show.
By participating in home shows such as this one, Soleil is going out of their way to provide seniors and active adults with more information about the remarkable community. If they go so far above and beyond expectations to reach their active adult audience, you can be certain they do the same for their residents.
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You’re Invited to the Soleil Spring Festival
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On Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, Soleil Laurel Canyon, a 330 acre master-planned community located in Canton, Georgia will host its first Soleil Spring Festival.
The two-day event will feature a wide range of events, activities and demonstrations including a Tour of Homes and a presentation by master gardener, Walter Reeves a featured columnist for the AJC and talk-show host at 750-WSB Radio.
Opened in 2005, this low-maintenance, 55-plus community offers 14 floorplans with seven featured plans. Homes are priced from the $200s to the high $400s and range in size from 1,518 to 2,727 square feet, making this active adult community ideal for those interested in a little more living space.
Soleil Spring Festival Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 22: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Ongoing Tour of Homes and Amenities: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Soleil Model Park Enjoy music and light refreshments as you tour the model park. Each home will feature a unique gift or giveaway, so make sure to take a peek inside every home to enhance your chances of winning! - Walter Reeves: Noon – 1 p.m.
Soleil Garden Learn from the best at this fun and informative gardening demonstration. Walter has written nine books on gardening in Georgia and will be able to answer any questions you might have on the subject. Read More→