From the Desk of . . . . . This comes to you as our Holiday Edition of the Mountainview Breeze combining the months of November and December. We trust the holiday season is going well for the entire Mountainview family. We first want to express our sincere appreciation to all our volunteers who gave so freely of their time during November. On November 16th our staff took thirty-four (34) of our residents for a fun, filled day of Christmas shopping at the Eastside Wal-Mart. We could not even begin to think about such a trip without having the assistance and support of our volunteer community. We want to thank our friends from Cedar Springs Baptist and Morningside Baptist for all of their help. Also, we want to thank the management and staff of the Wal-Mart for their assistance, but more over, for their patience as we pretty much take over the store while there. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, we held our annual Community Thanksgiving Service, this year led by Rev. Benjamin Snoody of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. To lead the singing Rev. Snoody brought his ministry of music, Mr. William Burgess, and vocalist Mrs. Eloise Moss. Both the message and singing were inspiring and up lifting and was appreciated by all who attended.As you are aware, our staff was able to locate flu vaccine for our residents and the shots were given on Monday, November 15th. Even with that preventative measure, we would still ask that if you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms to please not visit the facility until they are resolved. We thank you in advance for your cooperation. Again this year, we want to remind you that the Medical Day Care area on the Lawson Dining Room is available for our families to gather for Christmas. The room is available by reservation only in the evening and on the weekends. Please contact Sue Kemp or Anna Brown in Social Services to make your reservations. Included in this issue are details for the Christmas party on Christmas Eve. Please make plans to join us during the Holidays and visit with us often. Wilson K. Dillard, Administrator Top
It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This Christmas music is already filling the air by means of radio. Thanksgiving hasn't even been observed but that's okay, maybe the two can coincide. I will leave that for others to decide. The residents of Mountainview, thanks to the help of staff members and a large number of community volunteers, have already been on a shopping spree. It was interesting to watch the buses pull in and to see the packages lined along the sidewalk. What a great day they had shopping, visiting with friends, people watching, and simply on an outing. It doesn't get any better than this! We had our annual Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, November 24. Dr. Ben Snoddy was our speaker, everyone was truly blessed at this service. We all look forward to this annual event. There is always that renewed amazement as residents, staff, families and friends recount their blessings, and a part of that blessing is our community. It doesn't get any better than this! We are looking forward to the decorations, sounds, anticipation, and all that the Advent and Christmas season holds in store for us. The community has been in touch and found various ways to be involved. Christmas at Mountainview is not a story told, but a story in which we participate. It would be interesting to assemble our community of people together and hear their numerous journeys through Christmas. The story and journey will continue through the upcoming season. It doesn't get any better than this! A conference on end of life issues was held in Greenville last week. The room would not hole all the participants and the interaction was lively and people stayed till the end of the day. Why? What is the intrigue? This writer sat in the midst of the meeting and thought, "all things are moving, moving from life to death (that is what our society thinks), or moving from death to life." Society feels that one is either alive (biologically) or dead (no longer physically breathing and alive). Thanksgiving and Christmas reveals that life is more than an individual. It is a covenant relation with a community and one's God. Life is living and sharing with others. When this occurs, it doesn't get better than this! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! Keith E. Taylor Top
NEWS FROM ACTIVITIES Since you last heard from activities, The Tippers, hosted the annual Halloween Party for our Elders and provided a barrel of fun for them. Our Elders really got a kick out of the various costumes that they wore for the party, especially the Sumo Wrestler. Sarah Gibbs really enjoyed them she gave them a pinch when they got near. We've also celebrated the 50's with an Elvis impersonator (Thanks Ron Lawson!!). He was really good and all of us enjoyed him. He presented some of the ladies with roses and some with a scarf. Have you ever seen Gayle Blanton swoon? It was a first for many of us. We would like to thank McDonalds for providing us with french fry bags and wrappers for our chili cheeseburgers during our 50's style lunch. Our shopping trip on November 16 went well and a special thank you goes out to the Eastside Walmart management and staff for stepping up to the plate when we needed assistance with the Elders. Reverend Doctor Benjamin Snoddy of Mt. Moriah Church lead our Thanksgiving Service this year and it was enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to Rev. Snoddy for his willingness to conduct this service for us and for his blessings on this home. Sympathy is extended to each of our staff and families who have lost loved ones. Also, we extend sympathy to one of our volunteers, Janice O'Sullivan, in the loss of her father. We are busy at work preparing for our upcoming Christmas Celebration to be held on Friday, December 24, 2004. We are eagerly anticipating the added festivities and joy that comes with this wonderful season. Please remember to check our calendars and upcoming event board so you won't miss anything. We appreciate you all and all you do for our Elders! Until next time……… Gloria Crocker, Activities Top
MEDICAL DAY CARE Welcome back to Ariel Calloway. We are glad you are back! A special "thank you" to Norma Lowe for the delicious cupcakes for our clients and staff. Please remember that we will be closed December 24th and December 31st for New Years. We will have our annual Christmas party on Thursday, December 23rd, please try and be here for the party. We now have four new members in our Day Care. Jada, our Shitzu, gave birth to 2 girls and 2 males on November 18th in our Day Care Department. A special "Thank You" to Nancy Bell, Dietary, for assisting with their deliveries. Mother and babies are doing fine. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! November/December Birthdays Steven Lawson -November 25th Kirsten Hansen - December 28th Emma Lawing, MDCD Top
RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS FOR NOVEMBER Charles Dillard, Nov. 1 Lula Baker, Nov. 2 Mildred Prince, Nov. 7 Tru Lawter, Nov. 12 Carolyn Lidman, Nov. 14 Altha Hughes, Nov. 24 Thomas Keenan, Nov. 27 Fairy Bishop, Nov. 29 RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS FOR DECEMBER Ruth Banks, Dec. 1 Gladys Bridwell, Dec. 3 Edith Berry, Dec. 3 Nellie Bagwell, Dec. 5 Mauri Arthur, Dec. 5 Dennis Pennington, Dec. 7 Minnie Isler, Dec. 8 Bernice Anderson, Dec. 11 Betty Butler, Dec. 12 Eugene Nesbitt, Dec. 12 Elizabeth McCoy, Dec. 21 Pat Parris, Dec. 24 Thelma Williams, Dec. 28 Vera Sargent, Dec. 29 Top
Staff Birthdays for November, 2004 01 Sarah Middleton 01 Minnie Johnson 06 Melanie Pack 07 Kimberly Mormon 09 Laura Bradley 11 Pamela Camp 12 Evonia Tate 13 Rhonda Wilder 13 Rhonda Teaster 17 Linda Riddle 20 Nancy Bell 21 Frances Casey 21 Pamela Rogers Staff Birthdays for December, 2004 01 Donna Tracy 07 Phyllis Williams 08 Glenda Cannon 08 Joyce Jones 08 Beverly Hooker 11 Liza Carr 16 Percilla Harper 17 Anesha Rookard 19 Brenda Rhodes 29 Sophia Leonard Top
Distinguished Service for November Charlene Woodruff, 8 years Crystal Geter, 5 years Anesha Rookard, 4 years Brandy Littlejohn, 3 years Ronesha Fitzgerald, 2 years Shannon Phelps, 2 years Beatrice Broadus, 2 years Anna Brown, 1 year Distinguished Service for December Gayle Blanton, 35 years Nancy Bell, 15 years Johnnie Quinn, 14 years Stephanie Jeter, 4 years Congratulations to all you and thank you for your service. We couldn't do it without you. Top
CHRISTMAS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2004 AS WE CONTINUE OUR TRADITION! As in the past few years we will be celebrating Christmas in the neighborhoods again this year. Our neighborhoods have brought a new and exciting uniqueness of their own to Mountainview. In keeping with the principles of Eden, each neighborhood will have their Christmas at HOME. Please deliver any gifts that you purchase for your loved one to the Activities Department by Friday, December 17th. All packages need to be wrapped and the resident's name printed on a large gift tag. Please label all clothing with resident's name before wrapping the gift. Please let us know if you will be unable to purchase gifts for your loved one as we would like for each of our residents to have gifts under the tree in their neighborhood. you may contact Social Services if there will be a problem. This year, each neighborhood will be planning their own celebration. The festivities will begin at 10:00 am in the respective neighborhoods and will be followed by refreshments and a visit from Santa in the Lionel Lawson Dining Room beginning at 10:45 am. We look forward to you joining us as we have an Eden Christmas in the Neighborhoods. Top
WELCOME We would like to welcome the following new residents to our home. Our newest residents' to move to our home and to Eastside Village is Ms. Betty Bailey and Arthur Berry. Our newest resident to move to Westside Gardens is Ms. Isabelle Brown. The newest resident to move to Northern Estates is Ms. Betty Dotson. Top
BEAUTIFUL THINGS The best and the most beautiful things in life Cannot be seen or even touched…… They must be felt with the heart. Top
THE POWER OF ATTITUDE Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst……..a spark that creates extraordinary results. Top
WORDS OF WISDOM Good friends are like stars……………..don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Top
SOUTHERN COMFORT WEAR Mountainview will be hosting a shopping day for friends, families and staff of our residents on December 3, 2004 at 1:30 pm in the main dining room. This would be a great opportunity for families to purchase Christmas gifts for your loved one. Southern Comfort Wear has adaptable clothing and regular clothing for men and women. They also will put the person's name in the clothing. Please join us for an afternoon of shopping or if you wish our staff will be happy to help select something for your resident and have it wrapped and put under the Christmas tree for that resident. Just call the social service department, Sue or Anna, and they will be glad to help. Top
Plan of Care December, 2004 Plan of Care meetings are held on Tuesday of each week. We encourage family members to attend if possible. You may set up a meeting time by calling Evelyn Pitts, RN at 582-4175. December 7 Julia Byrd Larry Smith Emma Young Stacy Oliver Learline Nesbitt Hattie Lee Janie Bomar Lucinda Hunter Tru Lawter Quinton Coggins William Sloan Carolyn Lidman December 14 Donald Watson Sarah Gibbs Teresa Goforth Carroll Horton Mary Forshee Edith Berry Dennis Pennington Thelma Williams William Horton Bonnie Hudgins Charles Dillard Jeanne d'Entremont Bonnie Cartee December 21 Jessie Burnside Willis Hackett Elizabeth McCoy Ida Moore Gladys Bridwell Elsie Bishop Kathy Clayton Lula Baker Mae W. Thompson December 28 Carrie Mitchell Essie Herndon Carol Brown Fairy Bishop Edith Trail Fred Nesbitt Zelia Mabry Carrie Harris Lillie Sumner Mary Tate Wayne White Mary Fain Top
Mountainview Nursing Home
340 Cedar Springs Road • Spartanburg, SC 29302 • (864) 582-4175