January 2013

Emeritus at Lake Ridge

3940 Prince William PkwyWoodbridge, VA 22192

Telephone: (703) 680-0600

Executive DirectorLiza Smith, RN

Assistant ED/BusinessCharlene Morris

Resident Care DirectorWynetta Davis, LPN

Community Relations DirectorTyra Foster

Maintenance DirectorDariel “DJ” Shazier Jr.

Senior Dining Service DirectorRobert “BJ” Moore

Memory Care Program DirectorNancy Garcia

Life Enrichment DirectorKay Chamberlin, ADC

Day of PraiseEveryone appreciates a sincere

compliment. Take time to expressyour admiration and esteem forthose around you on National

Compliment Day, Jan. 24.

I am honored to join theEmeritus at Lake Ridge team.

At Emeritus Senior Living, ourresidents’ well-being is our toppriority. We know that thenumber-one reason peopleselect a senior living communityis the quality of care theyreceive.

We are passionatelycommitted to making a

difference in people’s lives byproviding service of the highestquality and value in a supportiveenvironment, promoting thehealth, independence and socialinteraction of seniors.

We’re dedicated to providingthis exceptional care for ourresidents. If there is everanything we can do for you,please do not hesitate to ask.

As always, our family iscommitted to yours.

Liza Smith, R.N.Executive Director

Happy New Year!Wishing you health and

happiness in the new year!

Afternoon Tea Social

Thursday, Jan. 17, 20131:30 p.m.

Activity Room

Chinese LunchFriday, Jan. 18

Happy New Year!

A Solemn OathInauguration Day, held on

Jan. 20 every four years, marksthe moment when the newlyelected president of the UnitedStates formally takes office.Activities include theswearing-in ceremony, thepresident’s inaugural address, aparade and one or moreinaugural balls.

Until 1937, Inauguration Daywas March 4, the last day of thecongressional session. The20th Amendment to theConstitution changed the dateto Jan. 20.

On March 4, 1801, ThomasJefferson became the firstpresident to be inaugurated inWashington, D.C.

The shortest inauguraladdress was given by GeorgeWashington at his secondinauguration. It contained only135 words.

Many famous presidentialphrases came from inauguralspeeches, including Franklin D.Roosevelt’s “The only thing wehave to fear is fear itself” andJohn F. Kennedy’s “Ask notwhat your country can do foryou—ask what you can do foryour country.”

If Jan. 20 is on a Sunday, thepresident takes the oath of officein a private ceremony on thatday, followed by a publicceremony the next day.

Harry S. Truman’sinauguration was the first to betelevised. Truman also reinstatedthe Inaugural Ball in 1949.

Welc meNew Residents

Evelyn Bergin &Linda Streat

Food Demo by BJThursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Happy

BirthdayWarm Wishes to ThoseCelebrating in January

1/18 Marion Lee1/21 Elliott Johnson1/24 Theresa Testa1/28 Florence Davis

SpotlightResident

Honoré Carter McHugh

Honoré isnamed for thefamous Frenchwriter Honoré deBalzac, becauseher mother

thought the first name soundedfittingly feminine for herdaughter. Interestingly, Honoré‘slate husband of 55 years alsobore a French name: Denis, inlieu of Dennis. They collectedantique furniture and likedlearning about the history of

objects, buildings and art.Honoré and Denis so greatly

enjoyed summers with theirchildren Randy and Denise atMyrtle Beach that they built abeach house in 1980 with a kitfrom Lowe’s and a fewsubcontractors. In 1990, theymoved closer to family nearRaleigh, N.C., where Honorébecame famous for her biscuitsand desserts in their friendlyneighborhood. Denis passedaway in 2000. Five years later,Honoré moved to Woodbridgeto be closer to her children.

At Emeritus, Honoré enjoysour parties, music and specialprograms. She especially likeshosting her church’s book clubhere.

KindnessAct of

We Thank You!Sally Kennedy,

Mary Kay Consultant

And Norma Swinney

Our ever-cheerful resident pianist!

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Natasha McCoy

Natasha is the newest of ourthree cooks.

Congratulations!

Happy

BirthdayHappy Birthday to

Our Staff

1/1 Kay Chamberlin1/4 Sally Watts1/7 Doris Osei-Asibey1/9 Sondra Braziel1/10 Priscilla Agyemang1/14 Reynaldo Herrera1/27 Samantha Wilks1/30 Brandon Nunez-Lee

PetFeatured

Sage With Carol

Coming Up ...

Super Bowl XLVIISunday, Feb. 3

Chinese New YearSpecial Lunch

Feb. 10

Mardi Gras PartyTuesday, Feb. 12

Valentine’s Day PartyThursday, Feb. 14

3940 Prince William Pkwy

Woodbridge, VA 22192

What We’re Doing ...

Thanksgiving Dinner atAmerican Legion Post #364

Capital Caring Wellness Program