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2nd Annual TASTE OF PARK SPRINGS a Huge Success!

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Guests and Members of Park Springs enjoyed a beautiful display of gourmet dishes at the second annual Taste of Park Springs event April 18th.  Held in the Clubhouse community room, the delicious food sprawled along the edge of the room with plenty of diverse dishes to sample – from towering carved fruit displays to crab cakes to pasta dishes and desserts.

The event showcased not only food and wine tastings, but also cooking and food decorating demonstrations as well as the most current nutrition information. Much of the food displayed at the event was the work of local culinary school apprentice chefs competing to get a dish on the diverse Park Springs menu.

Our nationally recognized retirement community prides itself on making food and nutrition top priority for its Members. Our Members came to enjoy the delicious samplings and also mingle with possible new neighbors. Boasting of their experiences and how much they love Park Springs, Members welcomed guests and their families to enjoy the beautiful community that they call home.

Park Springs is no stranger to delicious food. Head Chef Derrick Henry daily creates fresh and exciting options ranging from a quick deli-style soup and sandwich to high-end steakhouse cuisine at four different venues within the community. The event showcased several options that may be presented on the menu on any given day. Many thanks to Inland Seafood, Kraft, Buckhead Beef and the many other sponsors for making the second annual Taste of Park Springs such a huge success!

Park Springs is a unique, resort-style continuing care retirement community offering individuals the freedom to live the retirement they love.  Members maintain control of their lifestyle with the comfort of knowing their future is protected. For more information on how you can live in one of Atlanta’s premiere retirement communities, call 678-684-3300 or visit ParkSprings.com.

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!

 

Park Springs Wellness Challenge

Barry Nave
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Wellness is defined as an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a more successful lifestyle.

How is this different from most incentive programs?

Unlike the typical exercise incentive program, the mental, social, vocational, and spiritual aspects will also be included. While this is a competition, the primary goal is to have our members and staff support and encourage one another and continue to be an Atlanta active adult community.

How does this challenge work?

We have 74 resident members and 32 staff members participating in this 8-week challenge. On February 6th, we all started keeping track of our cardio exercise, resistance exercise, exercise classes, water intake, and even mind/spirit development and volunteering. Most of us are divided up into 21 different teams. Each team has at least one staff member. The team and individual standings will come out every Friday starting February 17th. Check back here every week to see our progress as we improve our mind, body, spirit, and quality of life!!

The new normal for Atlanta residential real estate.

Kevin Isakson
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Residentail Reality Check - Our Lunch & Learn Event on Feb. 14th

Today I had the opportunity to hear from two leading real estate agents in Park Springs primary market area provide an overview of the Atlanta senior living market as part of our Lunch and Learn series.  Both Bradford Smith and Beth Steele agree the market has reached a new normal.  They share that when the crash occurred, there was a general sense it would turn around as it always had but over time they came to realize that significant improvement would take time.  Some markets have improved more than others.  Days on market and months of inventory, two key indicators of a healthy market, are at near-term lows not seen in years for some markets.  Mortgage lending has stabilized and while more is required of buyers, loans are available and rates are at all time lows.

Market in-sight along with tips as to how best to sell a home (price it right and make sure it is move in ready) where but a few of the topics covered at today’s lunch and learn.    Brian Thomas along and Maricita Hughes along with Golden Legacy Movers discussed first hand the services they provide Members ranging from an appraisal to best insure a home is properly priced to providing direction on which furniture to bring and how best to discard that which you don’t need.  All of which are services listed in Park Springs Vintage Home Plan.

If you are interested in learning more, a second luncheon will be held Thursday, February 16 from 11:00 – 1:00 at Park Springs .  Please contact Vanessa McCall at (678) 684-3300.

Why do Foxes have white tails?

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In a post last week I made reference to the Oldsmobile slogan: “This is not your father’s retirement community…” Park Springs is the next generation of retirement communities and an innovation in independent senior living in Atlanta.

Another way Members are proving that to be true is the recent publishing of a children’s book written by a Member. The book, “Leela the Fox,” is published by Amazon and as you might have guessed, it’s about why foxes have white tails.

Avis Fox, the author and illustrator, wrote the book for her granddaughter who wanted a story about good foxes and not the sly, sneaky ones you often read about.Leela the Fox is a playful story of a curious and friendly little girl fox who finds herself in a bit of trouble.

When Leela forgets “Mom’s rule #1″ she winds up stranded on a rock in the middle of the big river. With the help of her brothers and friends she is rescued, and in the process, contributes a defining trait to the world of red foxes. The book is written for ages 3 – 7.  Seeing as I have three kids within that age range, I have purchased the book and you can too at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Leela-Fox-Foxes-White-Tails/dp/1466276940/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323883593&sr=8-1

As you can see, Park Springs is more than just senior housing in Atlanta, it’s a place where active adults thrive as a community, doing and creating wonderful things!

 

We Love Making Soap!

Lisa Kiely
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A Blog written by Latawyna:

I was introduced to soap making when I was a little girl.
My grandmother made all kinds of soap from lard ~ so when
I became an adult I started to make my own soap from
Organic oils such as Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Olive Oil, and Shea Butter.

I also use Essential oils to blend in the mixture to make that perfect bar of soap. I love to create my own beauty Homemade soap bar and it makes me feel good.

(Latawyna is sharing her love of soap making with the members of Cobblestone! Cobblestone is a huge part of our Atlanta continuing care retirement community)