2019

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home Augusta, GA

We would like to welcome the following Residents and Staff to Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home:

Birthstone is: Turquoise Flower is: Narcissus (Daffodil)

Dates to Remember:

Dec 5th - International Volunteer’s Day Dec 7th - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Dec 21 - First day of Winter (Winter Solstice) Dec 22nd - First day of Hanukkah

Dec 24th - Christmas Eve Dec 25th - Christmas Day

Dec 26th - First day of Kwanzaa Dec 26th - Boxing Day

Dec 31st - New Years Eve

Staff Residents Tina Casey

Eva Conrad

Miranda Crocker

Elizabeth Prestifilippo

Ronesha Williams

Shawnda Williams

David Buckner

Robert Lewis

Michael Manuel

William Swint

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Pinnacle Honorable Mentions

Amy Green Daija Harris Tiffany Johnson Candace Schumann

Friendships Through Education Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home has a tri-partite mission to serve our veterans, assist in research efforts, and to educate future health professionals. Our residents assist in this effort by participating in interviews with medical, dental, nursing and OT students, and now a student of psychology has chosen to fulfill a class requirement by visiting with a Georgia War resident. Heather Nichols, Activities Director, paired Macy with Dr. Robert Crumrine. Macy Ellis is spending time during the fall semester getting to know Dr. Crumrine. Studies in her “Psychology - Adult Development of Aging” class at Augusta University are expanding her knowledge of aging, and Dr. Crumrine is deepening her personal understanding of growing in age and wisdom. “I like to help people with their education. I have worked with OT students and medical students my entire career,” states Dr. Crumrine. We thank our veterans who enjoy spending valuable time as honorary “professors” with Augusta University’s “health Professionals of tomorrow.” Their time and effort is an Important piece in these students’ development and understanding.

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Elduet Farms Animal Visit 4

Elduet Farms Animal Visit (cont.)

Model Train Show

CSRA Beta Club Pumpkin Painting

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CSRA BETA Club Talent Show

Fun & Games

Georgia War 2019 Day Of Service

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Activities

Vietnam Veterans Ceremony, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

Fishing Trip to American Legion Post 192

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Commissioner Mike Roby speaking at the Vietnam Veterans Ceremony. This commemoration is held annually to honor our Vietnam Veterans here in the CSRA.

Named from left to right John McKenzie - Veterans Field Service Office Manager, Georgia Department of Veterans Service Robin Jackson - Director, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Mike Roby - Commissioner, Georgia Department of Veterans Service Carlton Deese - Executive Director, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home

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Georgia War Veterans Day Ceremony 8

Fall Festival 9

Donations and Contributions The following individuals & organizations made contributions to our

Patient Benefit Fund: American Legion Paulding County Post 111

Dr. Luther & Mrs. Joan Solverson American Legion Post 178 Lunch / Bingo Outing

American Legion Post 192 Pizza Party / Fishing

American Legion Post 205 Banana Split Party, Lunch, Bingo Post Outing

Augusta Board of Realtors Bingo / Ice Cream Party

Church of Christ Prayer Service

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Bingo and Bike Showing

Delta Gems Veterans Day Bingo

Elks Lodge #205 Sub Sandwich Parties, Live Music

Faith Baptist Church Church Service

Faith Outreach Scripture Readings All Floors

Faith Workers Gospel Music

Glory Road Singers Entertainment

Inner Peace Ministry Music

Jim and Delores Aguiar Worship Service

Lakemont Presbyterian Church John Tabb S.S. Class Ice Cream Party

Macky House Music Entertainment

OVAP Ice Cream Party

PenFed (Credit Union) Bingo

Pet Therapy Dog Visits

New Life Ministries Movies and Popcorn

Peter Hoffman, Bill Gustafson, and Ron Smith Bible Study

Target of Evans Water, Coffee, Snacks, Candy

The Most Holy Trinity Communion

VFW Department of GA Birthday Party, Fishing Outing

Thompson Camellia City Lions Club Birthday Party

VFW Auxiliary Department of GA Holiday Goody Bags & Gifts

Upsilon Gamma Gamma (Ugg) Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Veterans Day Gifts & Pins

Williams Kelly Bingo

Warner Wish, Dorothy Price, Karen Aaronson, and Debbie Yazando

Friendly Visitor/Bingo

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It’s the end of the year already! Wow! Time flies when you’re having fun with the residents and staff here at Georgia War Veterans Nursing home. My prayer is that all who come through these doors will be inspired and find hope. Speaking of inspiration and hope, I was talking with a good friend and colleague, the Associate Director of Pastoral Care at Augusta University, Brennan Francois. He is M A D (Making a Difference) everyday! I asked him about Christmas, and this is what he shared with me and will hopefully inspire you. "What is Christmas? To me, Christmas is about hope. The world was dark, broken, and in need of hope. It was then, and just at the right time that God gave us Christmas in the form of a baby, born to Mary, in a stable, in Bethlehem. The Christ-child became a priceless gift to everyone. Hope was found in this baby. His light expelled darkness. Despair was overtaken by joy. The world had something to look forward to, something to live for and, if necessary, something to die for.” Can hope be found in GWVNH? Is there light and joy in this place? Undoubtedly, we see some of the bravest, most courageous, strong, and brilliant people ever born to this world become weak, disorientated, and dependent. We experience the grief and pain of their loved ones as they witness changes that are unwelcome and hard to bear. We, the staff, are overwhelmed by what our senses take in as we care for the residents of the Blue Goose. However, every time we cross the threshold of this place, it's an opportunity to extend hope to patients, their families, and to each other. Our kind, caring, compassionate service is a daily gift and our privilege. Our smiles and laughter are to gifts of joy. Our residents look forward to seeing us and receiving the gift of hope we bring. They look forward to our conversations. They anticipate our tender touch, our thoughtful acts, and our kind spirit. Hope is born daily and lives boldly right here at GWVNH. We are with them. We give them something to look forward to. In their life and for some at the time of their death, we are extensions of the Christ child. We are dispensers of hope. To me, that is Christmas! Merry Christmas from Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home & your Chaplain. - Chaplain Timothy Lark

Being Thankful Chaplain’s Corner 11

George Bowman James Hughes James Long

Love Leaves A Memory Those we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

For death leaves a heartache No one can heal,

And love leaves a memory No one can steal

-Unknown

We Would like to thank the following individuals for their donation in memory of our veterans:

Rae Preston

Pam & Joe Mize

Thomas & Margaret Yeargin

Judy Mosbey

Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Boshears Joseph & Nancy Browne

Mary D. Graham Jim and Vikki Nichols

Debra & Charles Russo Eagle’s Landing Home

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Christmas Riddles

1: When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?

2: What does a snowman like to eat for

breakfast?

3: Which one of Santa's reindeer can be seen on

Valentines day?

4: What do elves learn in school?

5: How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas?

6: What does Santa do in his garden?

7: In what year did Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall in the same year?

8: What nationality is Santa Claus?

9: What do you get if you cross an apple with a

Christmas Tree?

10: What do you have in December that you don't have in any other month?

(1) In the Dictionary. (2) Frosted Flakes (3) Cupid (4) Elf-abet (5) Fleece-Navidad (6) Ho Ho Ho (7) Every Year (8) North Polish (9) Pine

apple (10) The letter “D”

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These wonderful people are the residents and staff who will be celebrating birthdays in December!

Residents Staff

Happy Birthday

Miranda Crocker 12/8

Dorothy Gilmore 12/8

Melissa Broadwater 12/13

Lydia Lee 12/13

Latoya Cottrell 12/16

Mary Walker 12/17

Sharon Davis Martin 12/18

Shirley Hill 12/19

Vita Crawford 12/20

DeMarcus Cooper 12/21

Hannah Mathias 12/21

Veala Lowe 12/22

Lynnette Dillingham Taylor

12/26

Nellie Ricks 12/26

Ashleigh Alderidge 12/28

Alyse Taylor 12/28

Janesha Mason 12/29

Shaneka Lowe 12/30

Carol Black 12/1

Joseph M. Thomas 12/5

Rodney Feik 12/6

Lorenza Howard 12/7

Mahlon Drenkhahn 12/11

Rolland Grisco 12/18

Richard Peyton 12/20

Jack L. Yelton Jr. 12/21

David Buckner 12/22

George McCoy 12/22

Ronald Sanders 12/22

John Harper Jr. 12/23

Ronnie Harris 12/26

George Elmore 12/31

Robert Lewis 12/31

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