Want a 12% greater chance of selling your home?

Posted on March 29, 2012
By Kevin Isakson

If so, list your home now. Those who have their home on the market in the spring and summer are 12% more likely to sell their home than listing it in the fall or winter. That statistic was just one of many positive reasons to plan to sell your home now shared with guests at our “Residential Reality Check” luncheon. If you missed it, we’ll do it again or you can always set an appointment to see our Vintage Home Coordinator. The bottom line,

You can sell your home.
You can take advantage of the lifestyle Park Springs offers before doing so.
We will handle every aspect of the move.
We will pick up the cost.

From a Members Point of View: A Week at Park Springs

Posted on March 27, 2012
By Park Springs

Every wondered what it would be like to live your retirement as a Park Springs resident? Read the below testimony from one of our many happy residents about how great a week can be here at Park Springs, a premiere Atlanta Retirement Community.

“It’s been an exciting week for Park Springs residents. It took the big red bus we have to transport the many Park Springs residents to the dinner club venture to Dante’s Down the Hatch restaurant in Atlanta. The restaurant was designed around an 18^th century sailing ship concept with ship cabins provided for seating small groups to enjoy the experience of a delicious fondue dinner. The hostess fired up the oil pots while we sipped drinks and indulged on the fine bread. The menu offered many fine items to choose from. I ordered the mandarin combo which included cut pieces of chicken, pork, beef, shrimp and vegetables. Each bite was cooked to taste on the long fondue forks. We enjoyed the live entertainment of a guitar player located right behind our table. The diner encouraged fun and friendly conversation and tons of great food. The experience was enjoyed by everyone.

We finished the last of the Olli: Great Decisions series this week as well, with a most interesting lecture onIndonesia. This is a county that many of us knew very little about. These lectures have been extremely interesting and well presented by experts from the field. Each one was thought provoking and very informative and we all look forward to the next series schedule.

On Wednesday, Simone escorted a group of fifteen residents on an architectural tour of Bulkhead and downtownAtlanta. We picked up Jim H,many of us knew him from his guided tour of Northern Atlanta and his visual presentation ofWestern Europe. Jim led us on a leisurely tour through the Bulkhead community pointing out many architecturally outstanding homes of the rich and famous people who live inAtlanta. We learned to identify four basic styles of Greek architecture displayed on many of the house columns. This part of the tour was completed in time to have a delicious lunch at Six Feet Under, located right across the street from the famousOaklandCemetery. The restaurant is noted for its delicious fish dishes and many of us had their famous shrimp or fish baskets which includes their thin sliced fried potatoes. Everyone enjoyed the lunch.

We then took a bus tour aroundOaklandCemeterywith frequent stops for briefing information regarding the history and significant of the cemetery. We then toured downtown, midtown and uptownAtlantawith interesting briefings regarding the architect, architectural significance and history of many ofAtlanta’s famous buildings. It was noted that many of the downtown buildings were designed by world famous architects like I.M Pei and Richard Meier. We then drove through Olympic park to end up at the world famous Peachtree Christian Church. The church is famous for its world class stained glass windows. The Minster escorted us through the sanctuary explaining each window and how they depicted the birth, life and crucifixion of Christ. This church is world famous and is more beautiful than any that I have see in Europe.

It was great week for Park Springs residents which provided many opportunities for site seeing, entertainment, knowledge of the area and good dining.

Park Springs Member- William S.

The Lady Chatterley Caper – The Latest Theatrical Production from Park Springs

Posted on March 12, 2012
By Park Springs

All are invited to this year’s play by Barbara Rives called Life at Park Springs or the Lady Chatterley Caper. There is a cast of 35 players and ten barbershop singers who will perform for the Atlanta area retirement community.

The play is about a mysterious donation of twenty-five Lady Chatterley’s Lover books to the Park Springs library. All have disappeared and many strange phenomena have begun to occur. Cornerstoners from the Tuesday religious group are trying to get to the bottom of the matter and root out the licentious behavior spotted around the campus. Prada shoes seem to be the identifying badge of membership in the underground movement although there has been a run on a new perfume, Savage Secretions, sold at Kroger. In fact, the grocery shelves were wiped clean three minutes after the Park springs bus arrived there. Michael Hasselbarth claims to be on the side of the morality police but it is discovered that he has broken out in hives because of his own application of a dab of Savage Secretions. While he is recuperating, our Food and Beverage Director, Nils Stein, takes matters into his own hands and unfortunately accuses the wrong couple of being the ringleaders of the movement. All is forgiven them in the end when the real culprits are caught by two of our employees while fleeing down the laundry chute in disgracefully inappropriate clothing.

Tickets are $5 with all profits going to the Park Springs Foundation. Performances are three nights, April 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 in the Community Hall.

Park Springs Lite Menu

Posted on February 23, 2012
By Nils Stein

Park Springs unveils the first “Healthy” menu that is called “Park Springs Lite” that goes along with our fitness program. This menu and recipes where composed for the Atlanta active adult community by our Dietician Margot Whitteveen, Executive Chef Deirick Henry, and F&B Director Nils Stein.

A progressive tasting was organized for the F&B member committee where they rated each entrée on comment cards. A total of ten entrees where served: Buttermilk chicken tenders, Macaroni & cheese, Pomegranate & spinach salad, Salmon wrap, Cremini mushroom sliders, Tofu steaks, Mediterranean salmon with white beans, London broil, Lamb kebabs, and Oriental grilled chicken salad. All of the entrees fall within the nutritional values listed below.

The membership at Park Springs is very excited for this “Lite” menu which we will start next Monday February 20, 2012.

Nutritional Values

Calories: 500

Total Fat: 20 gm

Cholesterol: 75 gm

Sodium: 800 mg

Total Carbohydrates: 60 gm

The nutritional values are per meal and are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Park Springs Annual Employee Service Award Luncheon

Posted on February 2, 2012
By Andrea Johnson

Annually, Park Springs, LLC recognizes it’s employees at a service award luncheon. This luncheon honors staff that have served on the employee safety committee, the previous year’s employees of the month and employee of the year, as well as staff that have achieved 5 years and 10 years of service. Our first 10 year service honoree, Anresa Davis, Senior Residency Counselor, was recognized at the January 27th event. There were 26 five year honorees from various departments. A special recognition was given to the ten employees who diligently served on the safety committee as well as the 2011 employees of the month. Genaro Alvarez, Reburbishment Technician, was chosen as the 2011 Employee of the Year. F&B and EVS provided a beautiful setup and lunch for the honorees and guests. Park Springs’ owners and management look forward to hosting this event for future honorees as they reach service milestones in years to come in their careers at our senior community Atlanta.

Andrea W. Johnson
Human Resources Director

I got the message.

Posted on January 25, 2012
By Kevin Isakson

My Mom, who is 65, recently sent me an email suggesting I read an article in Time magazine entitled, “I hope I die before I have to live with old people.” Obviously wanting to make certain I read it, she went on to figure out how to forward a link to the article, which she successfully sent me. While I was impressed with her technological prowess, she was not certain she did it correctly, so she also stuck a hard copy in my mail box. My wife went on to leave it for me to read along with my own subscription to Time. Needless-to-say, I got it and I get it.

The article, which is hilarious, points to growing generational discord among, as the author puts it, “regular old people and old old people.” I believe the article, and my Mom’s diligence toward making certain I read it, points more to the continuous change in what or perhaps who is relevant. For a long time, articles and editorial have focused on the next generation and their impact or contribution to society as if to say the last had had their turn. As we enter a time when a greater percentage of our population is older than ever before, it is perhaps the previous generation(s), not the next, who are more relevant and will most assuredly continue to contribute to society.

We have for some time celebrated the “Greatest Generation” for their past contributions and rightly so. However, we should also recognize that the “Greatest Generation” and others since, while past what some perceive as their prime, continue to make a great contribution to society. I got it Mom. You are still relevant and perhaps your generation and those who came before you are more relevant than ever before.

If you wish to read the article, click here although you’ll need to be a Time subscriber. ( http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2104839,00.html?artId=2104839?contType=article?chn=us )

Taste of the Good Life

Posted on November 28, 2011
By Park Springs

Our Food and Beverage Department put on the first ever “Taste of Park Springs” early in October. The event was a showcase for our foodservice vendors. Some of the delicious creations were returning favorites and some were new original ideas. There were some true works of culinary art by Park Spring’s very own Food and Beverage Department. It was a treat for everyone in attendance. On hand we had Buckhead Beef, Inland Seafood, Performance Food Group, Empire Distributers, Kraft Foods and Phoenix Produce. Special tables were devoted to our Dining Venues (Springhouse Grill, Main Dining Room, Le Cordon Bleu Externs). Our Registered Dietician also had a table and answered any questions the members had about diets or the any of the foods presented. The event was truly a tasty experience!

New Homes are Available at Park Springs

Posted on March 11, 2011
By Kevin Isakson

“New homes” is not a phrase often read the past couple years but as the economic environment improves, Park Springs is offering 15 new residences. Ranging in size from 954 square feet to 1904 square feet with entry fees as low as $197,000, these homes offer one- and two-bedroom plans, each graced with our signature traditional architecture and interiors, fully equipped kitchens and safety/accessibility features.

Most important these homes are part of a Atlanta retirement community offering services, amenities and on site care. Lock-and-leave as you wish – we’ll take care of the maintenance, repairs and housekeeping, with 24-hour security in place. From arranging transportation to the airport to delivering dinner upon request, we make every part of your independent living lifestyle here more convenient – including moving in. If health services are ever needed, Park Springs offers on site assisted living in Atlanta, Medicare certified skilled nursing and memory care.

Park Springs invites you to attend our Spring Open House March 20th from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Five model homes will be available to tour as will the clubhouse, fitness center and Cobblestone our on site health center. Members and staff will be on hand to answer any questions. Come when you wish and stay as long as you like. I hope to see you next Sunday.

Honoring our Residents

Posted on March 1, 2011
By Park Springs Retirement Community

Honoring our Residents

By: Delysia McNair

Howard D. has lived in Atlanta most of his life, and was studying electrical engineering at Georgia Tech when the war interrupted his career plans. Joining the army in April 1942, he was selected for the radar program. He went to OCS, finished his degree at Georgia Tech, and then went through MITRadarSchool. In the army he specialized in the 90 millimeter anti-aircraft canon, and was sent to the islands of Leyte and Luzon in the Philippines. When the war ended, he went with the 25th infantry for six months in the occupation of Japan.

Meanwhile Rita lived in Manila with her three sisters and a brother. She went to parochial school through 7th grade, and then was in high school when the war broke out. Schools were closed during the Japanese occupation of four years, but Rita managed to learn secretarial skills at a business school. She worked as a receptionist for the Japanese, learning enough of the language to answer the phone; in addition, Rita spoke Spanish, Tagalog, and English. “It was very difficult during the last year of the occupation,” Rita remembered. “There were no supplies, so the Japanese went from house to house taking all the food that was left. There was a prisoner of war camp, where General Wainwright was, at the University of the Philippines, near the river. The Japanese blew up all the bridges so there was no escape. Later, all the civilians trapped with Japanese on the other side of the river were killed – the whole city was burning.” Liberation came in 1945, but there was still hardly any water. “My mother and I would line up every day for a pail of water that was our daily ration.” Rita said.

Howard was sent back to Manila in 1946, and they met. They married in 1947 and three days later Howard had to leave for Atlanta.

Three months later, Rita left as a war bride and travelled by ship for 21 days to land inCalifornia February 1948. “Then I had six days on a train, and arrived inAtlanta in the worst ice storm!” Rita remembered. The couple lived inAtlanta, and had two children, later giving them six grandchildren.

Howard was a field engineer with the civil aeronautics administration, and did research at Georgia Tech on radar projects. He later worked with Scientific Atlanta as a chief executive officer. They always enjoyed travelling all over Europe andAsia.

Rita and Howard moved to Park Springs in August 2004. Their favorite thing here is the people. Rita has been involved with the leisure committee and the employee appreciation functions, and helps at the store. Howard enjoys reading and keeping up with all sports on TV.

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