® January 2015 5501 Old Hixson Pike • Hixson, TN 37343 • (423) 847-1370 Giving Back to the Community Bank's Sack Pack program. This program feeds children on the weekends when they do not have access to school meals and resources are limited at home. Morning Pointe of Hixson Team Executive Director Frankie Parrott Business Officer Director Laurie Self Lantern Program Director Linda Noll Life Enrichment Director Kelly Hailey Maintenance Director Bobbie Pruitt Food Services Director Kim Wood Resident Services Director Leand Sharp Donated toys presented to The Samaritan Center Happy new year everyone! Our focus for December was community outreach. Our residents enjoyed various projects throughout the month to help different organizations around Chattanooga, including collecting toys for the Samaritan Center. The Samaritan Center donated the toys to local children who otherwise would not have had a Christmas. Morning Pointe of Hixson collected almost two full barrels! Residents also decorated bags for the Chattanooga Food JANUARY BIRTHDAYS! 1/17 Grace Vastano 1/20 Patricia Evans Betty Page, Lou Dilsaver, Ali Dudek and Bob LeCroy In addition we made dog toys for the homeless pets at the Pet Placement Center. The pet placement center has several board members who volunteer at Morning Pointe including Lou Dilsaver's granddaughter, Ali who accepted our donation. All of these outreach projects were a wonderful reminder how blessed we all are and how easy it can be to make a big impact. ANNOUNCEMENTS Join us in February for Kindermusik! Starting Feb. 3rd at 5:45 pm Register online: kindermusikatfirstbaptist.org The Latest Operation Christmas Chattanooga's 175th Resident Edith Yantis shared her history as part of Chattanooga's 175th Celebration. These recordings will be archived and included in a time capsule to be buried. Excerpts of the interviews will also air on WUTC.1 FM. Frankie Parrott Executive Director New Year’s Reflections As a new year starts and an old one ends, we contemplate what brought us joy, and we think of our loved ones and our friends. Recalling all the happy times, remembering how they enriched our lives, I think of you. Thanks for being one of the reasons I'll have a Happy New Year! By Joanna Fuchs Girl Scouts & Residents pack toys for children around the world Girl Scout troop #41587 visited residents for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. Together they worked on a holiday project for children around the world packing boxes with toys, soap and dishes. 2014 Winners Thank you for all of your support and for making this an amazing year. Here's to a happy new year! Frankie Edith Yantis records her history with Mike Miller Bluegrass Region. LuAnn Hanchett, life enrichment director of Morning Pointe of Clinton TN won for the Smoky Mtn. area. And, RSD Tommie Westfield of The Lantern Collegedale, TN won in the Lookout region. Congrats to everyone!!! Exceeding Expectations Top Three Corporate Winners Happy New Year! Morning Pointe Senior Living recognized three of the best associates in the field at its annual holiday party for 2014. Cody Beatty, a Certified Nurses Aide at Morning Pointe Ridge, KY won for the Morning Pointe Recognizes the best in the field Visitors Marie Lunn Marie & Butch on their Wedding Day Marie Lunn with Parker, Magk, Tricia and Sydney Wife, mother, Grandmother and greatgrandmother Marie Lunn is living the all American life. Marie was born July 21, 1920 and was the first born American in her family. She grew up in Spring Valley, Illinois with her brother and sister. She met her husband, Elwood "Butch" Lunn, while roller skating as a sophomore in high school. Their friendship grew over the years during his time in the war. Butch served in the Army and received a purple heart after being wounded in Italy. Upon his return, Marie and Butch were married and had one son, John. Marie worked as an accountant for 65 years for John Deere and Garage & Service. At age 40, she fell in love with golf and has been an avid player ever since even winning a local women's tournament! She says some of her favorite memories are golfing with her husband. Besides golf Marie enjoys knitting, crocheting, writing and especially creating cards on her computer. She is an accomplished seamstress who still has fond memories of time at her sewing machine. Marie also enjoys sports of all kinds and is a "Die Hard Cubs Fan"! Marie moved to Chattanooga in July to spend more time with her family including her son John and his wife Annie. HMS Choir 8th Grade HMS Choir 6th Grade Ganns Middle Valley Choir Marie Lunn Happy as can be She is also the proud grandmother to John and Tricia and greatgrandmother to Parker, Mack, Taylor, and Sydney. Christmas Wreaths with Carolyn Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) 5501 Old Hixson Pike • Hixson, TN 37343 For Generations To Come® HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT MORNING POINTE OF HIXSON ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY!
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