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WHAT’S COMING UPOCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTEROctober 1stNational Hair DayOctober 4thWorld Animal DayOctober 5thNational Do SomethingNice DayOctober 8thNational Pierogi DayHello Residents,October 9thWorld Hospice andPalliative Care DayOctober 11thIndigenous Peoples’ DayOctober 13thU.S. Navy’s BirthdayOctober 14thNational Dessert DayOctober 16thSweetest DayOctober 31stHalloweenOctober is here, and it is a beautiful month! This month is a goodtime of reflection going into the holidays, with November andDecember quickly approaching. However, it should motivate usto rethink daily activities as the days become shorter and the airbecomes cooler.Physical activity is suitable for people of all ages. It can reduce yourrisk of chronic health conditions, and improve your mood, strength,and balance. There are several opportunities to improve one’s wellbeing with the various activities offered throughout our community.Fortunately, that’s a benefit of living at Regency, where the physicaland social activities are scheduled; all one has to do is show up andshow out!Also, another pleasure in life at any age is laughter. “A merry heartdoeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”(Proverbs 17:22). Regency encourages everyone to enjoy life throughthe wellness benefits of physical activity, social engagement, andlaughter.“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards”–Søren KierkegaardMichelle Moffitt,Executive Director

COMMUNITY NEWSWHAT’S NEW?Trick or TreatingSaturday, October 30th 5:00 p.m.We will have our trick or treating on Saturday the 30th startingat 5pm for our staff's children and grandchildren, along with theresidents’ grandchildren young enough to participate. The agelimit is 12 and under. We will set up tables in the parlor and makeit fun and festive. We will work diligently to ensure this activityis safe, so please remember to wear masks and wash your handswhen out and about. Thank you!NATIONAL DO SOMETHING NICE DAYOctober 5th is National Do Something Nice Day, and what agreat made-up holiday to adopt and celebrate! In honor of thisday, here are a few quotes about kindness to inspire you to dosomething nice.“No act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted.”–Aesop“Carry out a random act of kindness, with noexpectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that oneday someone might do the same for you.”–Princess Diana“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina orsoftened the fiber of a free people.”–Franklin D. Roosevelt“What wisdom can you find that is greater thankindness?”–Jean-Jacques Rousseau“A kind word is like a spring day.”–Russian Proverb1OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

FUN FACTS» October has two zodiac symbols: Libra (until October 22nd) and Scorpio (from October 23rd toNovember 22nd).» October’s birthstones are Tourmaline and Opal.» The birth flower of October is the bright orange calendula, also known as the marigold.» More United States Presidents were born in the month of October than in any other month.» In October 1925, the first working TV was tested by John Logie Baird.» In October 1886, France presented the U.S. with the Statue of Liberty.» The Nobel Prize winners of the year are announced in October.» “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott was published in October 1868.» In October 1888 the first ever National Geographic magazine was released.» October is, of course, home to Oktoberfest. This important celebration in the German calendarencourages citizens to eat, drink beer, and be merry.» Research shows that people born in the Northern Hemisphere in October tend to live longer than thoseborn in any other month across the year.» Celebrated each year on the 31st of October is Halloween, a day on which people dress up in costumesand beg for candy.» October is National Pizza Month, National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, National Pork Month, and NationalSeafood Month.» “Cats”, the second longest running play ever, premiered on Broadway on October 7, 1982.» On October 2nd, 1950, the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz first appeared in newspapers.» Yosemite National Park was established on October 1st, 1890.» There are many health observances that have October as their national month. These include HealthyLungs, Breast Cancer, Lupus, Spina Bifida, Blindness, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).» October ends on the same day of the week as February every year.» October in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to April in the Southern Hemisphere.» Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October.REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN2

FROM THE BLOG50 Years ofDisney WorldHAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THEHAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!Disney World is made up of four theme parks, two waterparks, 27 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels,golf courses, a camping resort, a shopping center, anda whole lot of heart – which is what makes it such aspecial place for so many. First opened on October 1st,1971, this year marks Disney World’s 50th anniversary,and they plan to celebrate big time.The park has been decked out to celebrate thisimportant milestone, and special provisions have beenmade to make this 18-month party The World’s MostMagical Celebration. Whether you’re an avid DisneyWorld goer, or you’ve just enjoyed the occasional filmfrom time to time, the odds are you’ve felt a connectionto this magic in some form or another over the years.From Mickey Mouse to Moana, Disney likely holdsmany memories for you and your family, your children,and your grandchildren.In honor of this special anniversary, here are a few funfacts about Disney World you probably didn’t know.A whopping 70,000 people are employed at WaltDisney World in Florida. That is more employeesthan every other Disney park across the globecombined!12 The Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosand Expedition Everest at Disney’s AnimalKingdom are the two tallest structures in the entirepark, at 199-feet tall. In fact, structures taller than 200feet require flashing aviation lights, so this just-shymeasurement was very much on purpose.3OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTERAdmission to Disney World used to cost the sameas a bottle of Dasani water does at the park today – 3.50. A one day pass now costs around 109.34 Disney World features a secret undergroundtrash system to remove trash from the park. Theautomated vacuum collection system (AVAC system)functions via underground tunnels that custodians useto remove trash by dumping it into special processorsthat transport, compress, and transfer trash andrecyclables to landfills and recycling centers.5 Walt’s original plan for Epcot was to turn it into amodel community for 20,000 selected residents,

8 Visitors are never more than 30 steps away froma trash can at Disney World. Not only is thisthoughtful feature convenient as park goers neverhave to carry trash around for long, but also it helps toensure impeccable cleanliness.9 Real astronauts attended the grand opening ofthe Space Mountain ride. In 1975, astronautsScott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and Jim Irwin helpedcommemorate the opening of this space-themedattraction.10 There are a total of 30,000 rooms at all of theDisney World hotels and resorts. That means itwould take a person 68 years to stay in each one of themat the rate of one room per night!with shopping areas, residential properties, theaters,restaurants, and even a climate-controlled setting.It’s clear that Disney World is a truly specialplace. Happy Anniversary, Disney World, andthanks for 50 years of magic!The American flags seen around the park areactually missing a stripe and a star. The reason forthis is so that the park doesn’t have to follow traditionalflag etiquette, because the flags are technicallypennants. Interesting, right?6Recycling at its finest: Epcot’s iconic SpaceshipEarth was designed to collect rainwater. Rainwaternever pours off the 16-million-ton sphere, but instead,travels through a passage in the ball, and is thenfunneled into the park’s World Showcase Lagoon.7REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN4

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTFEATURED RESIDENTSandra WoodsSandra was born in Newport, TN on August 24th, 1952. She had been married toher husband for 14 years, when he passed away. Sandra has two children, Ashleyand Shannon. Sandra met her husband while he was in the Navy. She worked inCustomer Service for the Navy, and her husband was an active member. Sandrais a Baptist by faith. She has a funny disposition, and loves people and jokingaround. She wants to be involved in our welcome committee to welcome newpeople and show them the ropes of our wonderful facility. She likes to watch U.T.sports, and read romance novels. Sandra also likes 90’s rock music. She lovescrafts and watching Hallmark Channel movies in her free time. She is an animallover, with dogs being her favorite. Let’s welcome her to our community!Happy Birthday!ResidentEmployeeCarolyn QuearOct. 12Maranda CuadrasOct. 6Chelsy BrooksOct. 23Carolyn CarterOct. 19Amber O’KeefeOct. 7Joyce LongOct. 27James LouthanOct. 23Danielle CovingtonOct. 9Paige TiptonOct. 27Margaret BozzellOct. 25Donna BeattyOct. 11Lieselotte BandoinOct. 26Madison AllenOct. 17Phyllis ThompsonOct. 28Judy TurnerOct. 21WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!Gary HofferSandra WoodsAnna MillerMary DavisDanny WilliamsLoren MillerJames JohnsonJohn CarrCarolyn CarterMary Ann SheltonShirley SnowdenOnelia & Ramon RodriquesDorothy WoodyBetty TrentWELCOME EVERYONE!!5OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

JUST FOR FUNWORD STHEBTVNTREATXSOCSHPOESRZUUALZSZDZUNU W GHCSMVRU WJQPPFLESCKYQHRKBMCROEBEJM LKLOR W STOURMALINEZOLGSITZFLIZIEIMARIGOLDGPEU W RDDown1. Birth flower of October3. “Little ” - classic book by LouisaMay Alcott4. The Count5. One of the birthstones of October6. National - a popular magazine10. Peace PrizeAcross2. Feline musical7. October 31st8. Charlie Brown’s catchphrase “ grief!”9. Country in which Oktoberfest takes place11. One of the Zodiac signs for October12. A California National ParkREGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN6

Thank You,for your outstanding service & care!EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAREMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHPhyllis MusickRenee KimmellPhyllis Musick has been at Regency for six years. She works inour dietary department and has experience doing pretty muchevery job within the department. She has a daughter namedDonna that she loves dearly and is still waiting on grandbabies, “but no luck so far,” she says.Phyllis loves to collect recipes and try them during familyholidays. When she is off work, she loves spending time withher dog, Benji. A mix of Spitz and Poodle, Benji was the runtof the litter, but she loves him regardless. Phyllis describesRegency as an exceptional place to work and values all thepeople she’s met here. Talking to residents when she deliversmeals is one of her favorite aspects of her job.Renee has been with Regency Morristownfor one year. She has worked in differentpositions under two executive directors,and she is always willing to help whereverneeded. She has a sunny disposition,which is why she was a great candidate forthe activities position in Memory Care,where she always does a great job with theresidents. She is married and has two boys.We want to thank Renee for her dedicationto Regency and her great work!During the pandemic, she’s been a friendly face when takingmeals to residents while still upholding the highest standardsof safety. We want to thank her for her service here at Regency.All jobs are imperative to ensure our facility runs smoothlywhile providing a good, safe, and healthy life for our residents.Thank you, Phyllis, for your service.ANSWER KEYCONNECT WITH istown.com739 E. 2nd North St. Morristown, TN 37814 (423) 581-7075MN07N

REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF MORRISTOWN. 3 OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER 50 Years of . TN on August 24th, 1952. She had been married to her husband for 14 years, when he passed away. . Madison Allen Judy Turner Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 11 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Resident Employee WELCOME EVERYONE!! Carolyn Quear