Rotary Club of Stone Mountain Salutes Veterans at Park Springs

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Keynote by Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee Brigadier General Joseph S. Stringham (Ret.) Stone Mountain (Georgia), May 7, 2013 – In honor of Memorial Day, the Rotary Club of Stone Mountain will honor all Veterans who live at the Park Springs Retirement Community in Stone Mountain on Tuesday, May 21 at 11:45 AM at their 7th annual “Salute to Veterans” lunch. This year, Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee, Retired Brigadier General Joseph S. Stringham of Green Beret fame will be the guest speaker. He accepted the invitation from Al Lipphardt, past two-term Stone Mountain Rotary Club President and Past District Governor, who knew and fought alongside General Stringham forty years ago. “When we finally met again in person last year, it was as if we had seen each other last week. I am honored to welcome him at our Veterans Lunch at Park Springs where we will share a conversation … (Read more)

Cindy Homer-Baron, Director of Sales at Park Springs, Loves Changing Lives – Her Own and Others’

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When you meet Cindy Homer-Baron, Park Springs’ Director of Sales since August 2012, it is hard to believe that she has not always been involved in high-level sales activities. Persuasive, organized, informed and dedicated, she is able to convey the many reasons why seniors should move to Atlanta’s premier retirement community in a charming and convincing way. But when you learn that Cindy was a top educator during the first part of her professional life, you realize that there are many similarities between being an educator and being a sales professional, including this main one: Cindy loves helping people. “As an educator, I loved helping people learn, and now, I love helping people find their perfect new home at Park Springs,” she says. Cindy, who holds a Masters Degree in Reading and Literacy Learning as well as a Ph.D. in Education, quickly moved from classroom teaching to serving as a … (Read more)

Jack Delain Retires from Park Springs Retirement Community

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Nine years ago, Jack Delain joined the staff at Park Springs, the premier retirement community in Stone Mountain, in the Food & Beverage department. His wife, Liz, had already started working at the brand new development – which was completed in 2007- as a housekeeper. However, when Park Springs completed its Cobblestone Health Center, Jack applied for and got the position as laundry houseman in the facility’s high-volume laundry department, where he stayed for more than eight years. “Even though many Park Springs members do not know Jack as well as some of our other housemen who work throughout our public areas, they enjoy the products of his work such as the fresh and crisp table linens in Park Springs’ four dining venues, and of course, all the clean laundry for Cobblestone,” says Raymond Previto, Environmental Services Director. Upon his retirement, Jack was the longest-working employee at Park Springs, and … (Read more)

In Honor of My Mother

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The following story was written by Andy Isakson, Managing Partner of Isakson Living. Andy was inspired by his mother, Julia, to create Park Springs, Isakson Living’s first senior residential community that combines quality health care with an engaging lifestyle. Julia’s Suites, the Memory Care area at Park Springs, is named after his beloved mother. Julia’s Suites offers engaging memory retention activities and opportunities for enhancing life every day, guided by a comprehensive health care staff of skilled nurses and Certified Nurse Assistants who are more like family members. Safe within a secure area at Cobblestone, Members under memory care still receive the same high-quality, restaurant-style dining experience of Park Springs®, with regular checks to ensure changing needs are always met. All Members have private suites, featuring memory boxes that can be filled with photographs, artwork or other memorabilia. My Mother’s Gift My mother passed away a number of years ago, … (Read more)

Joan Benson Will Walk in 2013 Emory Graduation Procession

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On Sunday, May 12, Mrs. Joan Benson, who has lived at Park Springs since 2010, will receive the Corpus Cordis Aureum medal – Latin for The Golden Corps of the Heart. It is awarded to alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Since 2004 approximately 700 have received this medal. Then, on Monday, May 13, she and other recipients will lead the procession at the Emory Graduation. Joan Benson, a native Atlantan who was born at Emory Hospital and lived in Decatur all her childhood, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Science and her RN from Emory in 1951. After graduation, she worked as an RN at Georgia Baptist Hospital in labor and delivery. Then, she spent a year at Sewanee (Tennessee) as the only RN in the very small hospital there while her husband attended theology school. For the next 15 years she was a full time mom raising … (Read more)

Author Kristen Obaranec of “Until I Write Again…Love, Sam” Speaks at Park Springs

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Recently, Lisa Kiely, Director of Wellness and Community Life Services invited her good friend and author Kristen Obaranec, APR, Communications Director – Marketing and Communications at the YMCA OF METRO ATLANTA to talk about her book “Until I write again…Love, Sam. Letters Home During World  War II.” Kristen was well received by the Park Springs Members. By happenstance, one of the Members, Mr. Vanstrum, knew Sam Keyes, the gentleman featured in the book, and shared some stories about him. As a result, Kristen reached out to Mr. Vanstrum after the event and now they have become friends. Kristen Obaranec notes: “I met many interesting people last week at Park Springs. I was invited to speak about a book I developed, edited and published. “Until I Write Again … Love, Sam” is a collection of World War II letters written home by Sam Keyes, who was a friend of my parents. “Through … (Read more)

At Park Springs Life is Delicious

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From gourmet to casual, great food and an incredible lifestyle are always on the menu at Park Springs. Come meet Chef Derrick and Taste What We Mean! May 16, 2013    1:00pm – 3:00pm Join us for a fun, food-filled afternoon featuring our own Chef Derrick Henry, a veteran of New York’s Waldorf Astoria.  Sample the food that Members rave about.  Enjoy a chef-guided tour of our magnificent kitchen.  Be entered to win a Champagne Brunch for 4.   Click here to RSVP.    (Pre-qualification restrictions apply.)   

Trip to the Chocolate Factory by William A. Stauss

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On Wednesday, April 17, Simone and Charles from Leisure Services escorted seven Park Springs residents on a trip to the Chamberlain’s Chocolate Factory in Norcross, Georgia. None of us were aware of such a place, so we were pleasantly surprised. We were met by Anne Stroer, the proprietor, who had chairs and tables set up, covered with white paper so we could write on it on or drip our soft chocolate on. She first passed out samples of white, dark and milk chocolate for us to taste and be aware of what products we would be working with. She first gave us a plastic mold of a large seashell. Anne then furnished us with small paintbrushes and trays of melted white chocolate in red, blue, orange, yellow and pink colors. We all decorated the inside of the shell, after which we filled the shell to the brim with white chocolate. … (Read more)

Park Springs Welcomes All Members and Employees to The Fox Theatre Marquee Club

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One of the many benefits of living at Park Springs is its association with Atlanta’s thriving arts and theater district. This month The Fabulous Fox Theater welcomed all Park Springs Members, employees and friends to its Marquee Club.  Free membership in the Fox Theatre Marquee Club allows Park Springs’ residents and employees priority access to many benefits including: Advance notice of upcoming shows Ability to purchase tickets prior to public on sale At least 10% off most shows (some exclusions apply) Up to 40% savings on service fees 24/7 online ordering access Personalized service from one of the Fox Theatre’s Ticketing Sales Associates …and more Right now, discounted tickets are available for Mary Poppins, Sister Act, Celtic Woman, and many more great shows by using a special promotional code. Thanks to Lisa Kiely, Director of Wellness and Community Life Services at Park Springs for making these arrangements. The Fox is … (Read more)

Son’s Concern Leads to Thorough Vetting; He crunched the numbers and Park Springs came out on top

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When Robert and Judy Moreno started talking about a possible move to Park Springs, Robert’s son Jerry was intrigued. He wasn’t so much interested in Park Springs’ social activities or wellness opportunities, although they seemed wonderful. Jerry was more concerned with the dollars and sense of it all. As chief financial officer of an IT company that serves the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, Virginia, Jerry knows his way around a spread sheet. So when his parents got serious about moving to Park Springs from Buford, Jerry sharpened his pencil and went to work. “My sister Mary and I started doing some research,” Jerry explains. The first step was to gain an understanding of the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) model and specifically, the Park Springs investment return feature. Doing Due Diligence “We checked with the Georgia Insurance Commission about licensing and accreditation and we looked into ownership and operations … (Read more)