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Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living residents and staff have enjoyed celebrating “Season of Reflection” this week in observance of National Assisted Living Week. 

National Assisted Living week is celebrated each year on the 2nd week of September. Both residents and staff have participated in activities involving remembering special relationships, music, and school clubs/sports. They enjoyed inter-generational activities with our community Church groups receiving cards from the children. 

The highlight of the week were the multiple food items that included ice cream Sundays, pizza, breakfast items and pasta. An enjoyable week has been shared by all. We are looking forward to many more memories and experiences to share with each other during Assisted Living Week 2024.

This week is National Assisted Living Week. Our staff and residents are participating in all sorts of fun things! This year's theme is "Season of Reflection".

Residents of ACLC Independent Living held a ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Jack Ramey delivered a Biblical commentary outlining some of the different scenarios throughout American history having impact to the events leading up to 9/11. Survivors as well as those who lost their lives were honored and remembered in prayer. 

May we never forget this day and its everlasting effect on the United States of America.

Kim Meadows, Director of Marketing for ACLC's sister facility Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and Kayla Baker, Marketing Director of ACLC, appeared on WJHL's Daytime Tri-Cities this morning. 

Ridgewood BBQ gave the residents of Abundant Christian Living Community Independent Living a huge welcome on July 6th, 2023.  

Ridgewood was the resident’s pick of the month for the dinner-out activity and it was not disappointing. The food was great and the service even better. 

Pictured are some of the staff of Ridgewood BBQ and several of the residents who attended.

Independent Living Move-In Specials till August 31st!

Tower/Patio Homes:
First Two Months Rent FREE.

Sherwood/Cottages:
Entrance Fee Waived.

This week is National Skilled Nursing Care Week! We have a packed schedule of fun things for our Residents to experience... 

SUNDAY:

Mother's Day

MONDAY: We Don't Hide from Kindness - Camo Attire Day

2PM: Dart Shooting Game Nerf Tag

Lunch: Amedisys - Pizza

TUESDAY: Shine Bright with Kindness - Color Day

Building a Thank You Wall for residents and staff

2PM: Canvas Painting

United RX - Providing Snacks

WEDNESDAY: Wild about Kindness - Animal Day

10AM: Animal Sun Catchers - Painting

2PM: Outdoor Petting Zoo

Lunch: Broad River - McAllisters

THURSDAY: Peace, Love & Kindness Day - Hippie Day - Dress Up Day

2PM: T-shirt Painting/Markers; Sand Art

Lunch: Caris - Providing Lunch

FRIDAY: Be Kind to the Earth - Gardening Day

12PM: Cookout for residents and staff

Snack: Avalon - Smoothie Bar

2PM: Residents will plant flowers in the raised garden beds outside of Therapy - Flowers provided by Rustic Ridge (Paper flowers for the residents inside.)

We are pleased to announce Manuela Smyth, registered Yoga Teacher, as the new Chair Yoga Instructor.

Join Manuela each Tuesday morning for a soothing and relaxing experience.

9:45 - 10:30am

The Tower - 2nd floor Gym

10:45 - 11:30am

Sherwood Building - Sherwood Gym

Things are getting serious on the putting green at ACLC! Residents took advantage of the beautiful day to participate in a putting contest on the community’s new putting green.  

The winner for the day was Bob Thompson who resides in the Sherwood Building. Bob enjoyed bragging rights along with a gift card presented by Tammy Potter, Community Wellness Coordinator.  

Participants enjoyed Arnold Palmer’s and tea sandwiches to celebrate the victory.

Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation Center enjoyed celebrating our many wonderful mothers.

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31

Abundant Christian Living Community kicked off National Nurse’s Week with lunch  provided by MedTech Biomedical. The staff and residents value the hard work and dedication shown daily by the nursing staff. Remember to tell a  nurse “Thank you” this week, as we celebrate all that they do for our industry. 

B-I-N-G-O!

It’s always a good Monday when it’s spent with our friends at the Jonesborough Senior Center playing Bingo. ACLC is a proud monthly sponsor, and we love investing in our local seniors.

Gwynn Mettetal and her husband, Dave Vollrath, moved to the Tower at Abundant Christian Living Community in July 2018. However, this wasn’t the first time that Gwynn had spent time at the community. Gwynn’s grandparents, Gwendolyn (her namesake) and Ray Mettetal lived in an apartment in the Sherwood building for several years. After Ray’s passing in 1972, Gwendolyn continued to live in the community for several years until her passing. Gwynn recalls bringing her own daughters to visit her grandmother as well as several great aunts and uncles who also lived there. 

Gwynn was recently going through some old photos and came across a picture of her grandparents sitting in what was then the Appalachian Christian Village Library around 1972. You can see a picture in the background of the “new” ACV campus. The picture brought back many fond memories for Gwynn and the summer she spent her Spring Break from ETSU with her grandparents at ACV.  

Gwynn stated, “So for me, moving here was coming home”, when sharing how she felt about moving to the Tower all these years later. 

Some interesting facts about Gwynn’s family: My dad was Martin Jerome (Jerry) who worked for Eastman. At that time, he was working in NYC as head of the Eastman advertising department. Think “Mad Men” but with a very sweet, strait-laced east-Tennessean in charge.
 

My grandmother’s dad was the only doctor in Carter County, Dr. Wallace, in the Watauga community. Dr. Wallace decided that the first grandson, my Uncle Ray, would be a doctor. Uncle Ray was one of the few doctors in town at that time, with an office in a house on East Watauga. He still made house calls, and apparently delivered most of the baby-boom babies. His son, Ray Jr, is a neurologist in town.

Pictured are Gwynn’s grandparents, Gwendolyn and Ray Mettetal sitting in the Sherwood Library around 1972 and Gwyn and her husband Dave who currently live in the Tower. 

Take advantage of this exciting new special till June 30th!

Tower/Patio Homes:
50% Off First Three Month's Rent.

Sherwood/Cottages:
Entrance Fee Waived.

Assisted Living:

Entrance Fee Waived and First Two Month's Rent Free.

Ms. Telma Oliva came to Abundant Christian Living Community - Rehabilitation Center following a hospital stay for wrist surgery and fractures resulting in a decline in function. Upon admission, she presented with deficits in transfers, walking, and performing daily activities impacting her level of independence. 

Ms. Oliva worked hard with therapy and was determined to return home with her family. She was able to progress from extensive assistance with transfers, daily activities, and walking to a supervision level of assistance. Ms. Oliva was happy with her progress stating, “I’m very excited that therapy has made me stronger so I can go home and enjoy cooking and being with my family.”   

Some of Ms. Oliva’s new friends at the facility were able to learn a little Spanish from her. We are proud of you Ms. Oliva! Thank you for choosing Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation Center.

We are pleased to announce Arielle Ward, registered Yoga Teacher, as the new Chair Yoga Instructor.

Join Arielle each Thursday morning for a soothing and relaxing experience.

9:45 - 10:30am

The Tower - 2nd floor Gym

10:45 - 11:30am

Sherwood Building - Sherwood Gym

Don’t miss out on this special Tower unit on the 7th floor. Modern kitchen appliances, massive countertop and cabinet spaces, along with build in closet organizer, and glass shower doors. These are a few of the luxurious touches to this 1200 square foot apartment. Act fast and don’t miss out on the move in special. Contact Kayla Baker at (423) 232-8200. 

Congratulations to Lori Smith, Director of Dining Services, on 22 years of service today. Lori started her career as a Dietary Aide and quickly advanced to Cook. She decided to take a position as an Assistant Dietary Manager where she continued to learn and grow.  

Lori is currently the Director of Dining Services serving over 200 residents each day. Although Lori loves her job, she is most proud of her 2 children, Nevaeh and Tyler. Congratulations Lori on a great career.

Abundant Christian Living Community was proud to host the First Quarter Chamber  of Commerce Breakfast today. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful breakfast  prepared by the facility Chef, Lamont Rolie, and Director of Dining Services, Lori Smith. Thanks to our valued vendors who also came out and supported the Chamber Breakfast.