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William The Driver – Park Springs Transporation Services

Lisa Kiely
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I would like to give KUDOS to one of Leisure Service  transportation drivers,  Mr. William Kitchens for a job well done or what we like to say “given the pickle” the comment comes by way of a  prospective member that attended a recent cocktail/dinner party. The prospective Mrs. Rose C. RAVED about William.  She said his kindness and service was exemplary.  She enjoyed Tuesday evening and said that the chauffeur service was such a treat.

The goal of Park Springs Independent Living (IL) Transportation service is to provide safe, efficient and dependable service for our Park Springs Members adn their guests. We’re always pleased to hear about another happy traveler in our Atlanta CCRC!

 

The Waiting Place

Kevin Isakson
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is a Dr. Seuss classic and a favorite of mine to read my children.  Written in Dr. Seuss one and only style, the books main character refered to simply as “you,” travels to numerous places eventually ending up in a place called ”The Waiting Place.”  In ”The Waiting Place” everyone is just waiting for something to happen and it is not a place you want to be.  “The Waiting Place” reminds me of a place many folks considering a move to Park Springs find themselves and, with apologies to the master, I’d like to share my version.

The Waiting Place… for people just waiting.

Waiting for a house to sell or the market to rise,

or a birthday to come or go or to win the lotto.

Or waiting for my kids to say yes or someone to say no,

or a health issue to arise or home health to arrive.

Or an elevator to come or the location to change,

or to maintain independence or perhaps become dependent.

Everyone is just waiting.

If you find yourself in the waiting place, check back here periodically or better yet contact one of our Residency Counselors for assistance with your retirement planning as they may just provide keys that will enable you to move on to great places.

Love Thy Neighbor

Kevin Isakson
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“How do you thank one anonymous Member for their personal financial contribution which allowed the Park Springs Foundation to purchase a new bus for use by the Park Springs community?  Perhaps by intentionally increasing our love, admiration and respect for each of the Members of our Park Springs family,” Said Norman Harbaugh.  ” This would provide personal comfort and a sense of fulfillment to the donor knowing that their contribution was responsible for spiking such a universal feeling of appreciation among family Members already bound by a common bond.”
 

Today Park Springs Foundation Chairman Norman Harbaugh presented Park Springs Executive Director Michael Heselbarth with the keys to a brand new 17 passenger bus to be used for meeting personal transportation needs of our Park Springs family.  The Park Springs Foundation was able to purchase the new bus thanks to a special donation made by one anonymous Member.  The bus was built to the specifications of representatives of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Park Springs Administration and drivers.  It features, for example, an up-graded suspension system for an ultra smooth ride, comfortable high back seats, a flat floor with no wheel wells so everybody gets a good seat, increased leg room, a back up camera, triple inner insulation to reduce interior noise, a wheel chair lift with accommodations for two-wheel chairs on board, a special audio-visual package including a television and DVD player , as well as other features added to ensure the comfort and safety of older passengers.

This 17 passenger bus will add substantially to Park Springs’ ability to provide Members with transportation to metro area amenities, cultural and social events as well as away trips.  The new bus will certainly be the preferred choice among Members but Park Springs also has a 16 and 24 passenger bus as well as multiple Lexus sedans available to support Member transportation needs.  We are truly grateful for this newest addition toward our continued efforts in making Park Springs an enjoyable living experience for all of our Members.

Park Springs Members welcome their new bus.

Park Springs Guest Suites: Not Your Average Atlanta Senior Homes

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Raymond Previto Environmental Services Director

At Park Springs, an Atlanta area retirement community, we take pride in making our Members feel as if they are on a permanent vacation. From the abundance of activities going on everyday to our on-site fine dining services, we try to carry that feeling throughout all aspect of our community.

And we expect our Member’s guests to enjoy that same relaxed feeling when they come to visit.

We have seven Guest Suites on-site to accommodate our Members’ visiting friends and family. Three are located in one of our Villa buildings that are attached to our Clubhouse. Two of our other Villa buildings house the other four Guest Suites.

Each Guest Suite has a microwave and refrigerator in the foyer area, which also has a stocked wall and base cabinet counter with coffee pot, coffee, tea and condiment packs. We stock the restroom and tub/shower area with bath and hand towels, wash cloths, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash and liquid soap.

The Guest Suites at Park Springs as unlike any other Atlanta senior homes. We prepare each Guest Suite like a stay in a fine hotel.

Each Guest Suite has a sitting area and bedroom. The bedrooms have an alarm clock radio, two bedside tables with a phone. Each room has an armoire with a flat screen TV.

Each Guest Suite has individual room controlled air and heat.

In the other four Guest Suites we have the same amenities but with a sink in the efficiency kitchen. All seven Guest Suites are wired for internet access.

The Environmental Services department reserves these suites and keeps them cleaned and organized for our members and their guests.

We want our Members guests to enjoy there visits in comfort and feel like they have taken a mini vacation during their time at Park Springs.