February 2020

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February Flower: Violet February Birthstone: Amethyst

Dates to Remember: February is Black History Month February 2nd – Groundhog Day February 14th –Valentines Day February 17th – Presidents’ Day

February 29th – Leap Day

Clifford Netherton

Roy Ottinger

Harold Saye

Jasmine Armstrong

Shannon Black

Cha’kanna Coleman

Sheldon Fitts

April Hill

Lawanda Jordan

Ricardo Pena-Rodriguez

LaTonya Walker

Senora Whitehead

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

Lori Bing

Tameica Carter Micah Ferguson

Amy Green Dr. Nidhi Gulati

Lisa Hadden Asia Marshall

Candace Schumann Mary Walker

Tamika Williams

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Effective January 13, 2020, the temporary visitor restrictions to our family visitation policy were implemented. The Influenza (“the Flu”) virus is widespread in Georgia at this time. Our geriatric population is at high-risk for the Flu even with vaccination. The visitation restrictions are as follows: No visits by anyone under the age of 18 Anyone with symptoms of fever, cough, sore

throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, fatigue, headaches, body aches, nausea or vomiting should avoid visiting the facility until these have resolved

Until further notice, please abide by these restrictions to help us keep our veterans Flu free. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Eveker in Administration at 706-721-2531.

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Heart disease is our nation’s number one killer. In fact, it is one of the most common diagnosed diseases here at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Knowing firsthand the damaging effects of heart disease, we feel it is important for us to join Augusta University in its commitment to the American Heart Association 2020 Heart Walk. You may not be aware, but Augusta University and our community greatly benefit from the American Heart Association (AHA). AU is one of the top institutions in the nation for AHA research funding, with millions of dollars in research projects ongoing at this time. To help support AU and AHA, we have set a goal of raising $4,000 for the 2020 Heart Walk, and we need your help to reach our goal. If you can find it in your “heart” to donate to this worthy cause, you may do so by making out a check payable to The American Heart Association and direct them to Patricia MacDonald at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, 1101 Fifteenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 or by making an online donation. This year our theme is “Home Run for Heart”. To make an online donation, please visit www.csraheartwalk.org and click on the words DONATE TO A WALKER button, enter this year’s team leader’s name Amy Green and Megan Carter, and click the red Give Now button. Please send donations no later than March 20, 2020. All donations are appreciated! Whether or not you are able to donate, I hope you will consider walking with us on Saturday, March 14, 2020. You can join the Heart Walk at the SRP Park in North Augusta. To sign up as a walker, visit www.csraheartwalk.org and click the Find A Team button. Enter this year’s team name Georgia Warriors, click the Join Our Team button and get ready for a great day with family and friends walking for a cause. There will be a one mile walk and a three mile walk, your choice. Georgia War is also sponsoring competitions between each floor and other facility wide activities to reach our goal and support American Heart Association. Staff, visitors and residents of each floor are invited to participate in the competitions and events! Please see your floor’s Office Assistant for more details. Hope to see you all there! Thank you, Carlton Deese, Executive Director

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Veterans of Foreign War Visit

We would like to thank the state and local leadership of the VFW for their continued support of Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home and it’s residents.

Home Run for Hearts Breakfast

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Each February, during African American History Month, the nation remembers the important contributions African-Americans have made throughout U.S. history.

The National Guard's history is also replete with examples of African-Americans who served with distinction. A notable example existed within the three National Guard regiments that fought in World War I under the U.S. Army's 93rd Division: the 369th, 370th and 372nd Infantry Regiments. Although organized as an all-black division for the war, these regiments did not fight as one. Instead, each was assigned to French divisions, as the French were requesting the immediate use of American divisions to reinforce the French army. Each of the regiments took part in major combat operations and received battlefield accolades for their service with the French army.

Probably one of the most famous American units to emerge from World War I was the 369th Infantry, or "Harlem Hellfighters." Organized in the summer of 1916 as a result of state legislation authorizing the formation of a black National Guard regiment, the 15th Infantry, New York National Guard was called into federal service in July 1917 and ordered to France. After three attempts in crossing the Atlantic, the 15th landed in France in December 1917 and discovered it had been re-designated as the 369th Infantry Regiment. After being attached to the French army for training, it was assigned to the 161st Infantry Division of the French army.

..."seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected

accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history" - President Gerald Ford

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Cont: The regiment took part in major operations in the Champagne-Marne, Meuse-Argonne, Champagne and Alsace campaigns — campaigns where front lines were retaken or German attacks were thwarted.

Overall, the regiment spent 191 days on the front-line trenches. For its actions, the 369th was cited 11 times for bravery and was decorated with the French Croix de Guerre with Silver Star for service during the Meuse-Argonne campaign.

In addition to having the unique distinction of receiving three nicknames: "Harlem Hellfighters," "Men of Bronze," and the "Black Watch," the 369th's regimental band was well known throughout Europe for its concerts and is credited with introducing American jazz to Europe.

Since World War I, the 369th underwent several reorganizations and is known today as New York National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade.

Pictured Left: The 369th 'Harlem Hellfighters’

By Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez | National Guard Bureau

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7th Signal Command Visit

Air Force Choir

Thank you to the Fort Gordon Air Force choir for delighting Georgia War Veterans and staff with Christmas carols this holiday season.

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Toy Drive for CHOG

We were able to collect over 75 toy donations for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Gifts ranged from puzzles to art supplies and even jewelry. Children ages newborn through 18 were able to benefit from GWVNH’s generosity this holiday season.

Singing Christmas Tree

The 41st annual Singing Christmas Tree at Abilene Baptist Church featured a choir filling a 35 foot Christmas Tree accompanied by a full orchestra and a dramatic presentation of the Christmas Story.

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Residents Christmas Lunch

CT Walker Elementary Caroling

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Staff Christmas Party

Thank you to all of our staff and volunteers for

making Christmas 2019 merry and bright here at GWVNH!

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February is known as the month of love by many. Tina Turner sang a song that asked the question, “What’s love got to do with it?” Love has everything to do with it! Some think love is an elated emotion that a person may feel for a girl or guy that captures one’s attention. I believe these feelings have great significance in a relationship; however that is not love, but the condition of being “in love.” I have learned that love is not just a feeling but something we do. Love is tied to action; love must be shown. As I sit and think about love in action, my faith in God reminds me of the greatest love of all time. St. John 3:16 tells us how God so loved this world that he gave his only begotten Son and whosoever believed in him should not perish but have everlasting life. In that same book in Chapter 13:34-35, we’re commanded to love one another, and we’ll be known by our love one for another. We love others best when we love God the most. Love means nothing if it is not being given or meeting a need in someone’s life. The Apostle Paul draws a lovely picture of what love is and does in 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7. He mentions that “love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy; it does not boast; it is not proud. It does not dishonor others; it is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.” My prayer as we celebrate the month commemorating love is that we will exemplify our love for the staff and residents here at Georgia War and allow our love to be seen by each other. -Chaplain Timothy Lark

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If We Could Bring You Back Again By Joanna Fuchs

If we could bring you back again, For one more hour or day,

We’d express all our unspoken love; We’d have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again, We’d say we treasured you,

And that your presence in our lives Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again, To tell you what we should,

You’d know how much we miss you now, And if we could, we would.

The following individuals/organizations have made contributions to our Patient Benefit Fund:

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178

American Legion Paulding County Post 111

DLD Management Group, LLC Carlton Dillard

Dr. and Mrs. Luther Solverson

in Memory of: Albert Armstrong Joe Culpepper Walter Cybart William Davis

John Edwards Ellis Irby Max Proctor Vernon Rikard Jr. Earl Winn

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The following individuals/organizations contributed their time and/or services to GWVNH:

American Legion Post 178 Lunch/Bingo Outing

American Legion Post 205 Banana Split Party/Lunch/Bingo

American Legion Post 235 Ice cream Social/Holiday Goodie Bags

American Legion Department Dart Boards

American Legion Axillary Gift Bags/Holiday Dinner

Church of Christ Prayer Service

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Bingo/Bike Showing

DAV Bingo/Blankets

Delta Gems Bingo

Elks Lodge #205 Sub Sandwich Parties/Live Music

Faith Baptist Church Church Service

Faith Outreach Scripture Readings

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

Linda Shockley Santa Pictures/Cards

Macky House Music Entertainment

Morgan Advanced Materials Holiday Gifts

Pine Needle Gardening Club Fresh Floral Arrangements

PenFed (Credit Union) Bingo

Pet Therapy Dog Visits

New Life Ministries Movies/Popcorn

Peter Hoffman, Bill Gustafson, and Ron Smith Bible Study

Plant Vogtle / Michael Strickland Holiday Gifts/Baked Goods/Challenge Coins

Target of Evans Water/Coffee/Snacks/Candy

The Most Holy Trinity Communion

VFW Department of GA Birthday Party

Thompson Camellia City Lions Club Birthday Party

Upsilon Gamma Gamma (UGG) Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Veterans Day Pins

VFW Auxiliary Department of GA Holiday Goody Bags/Gifts

Harlem VFW #6445 Holiday Bags/Cards

Williams Kelly Bingo

Warner Wish, Dorothy Price, Karen Aaronson, and Debbie Yazando Friendly Visitor/Bingo

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Please mark your calendars and plan to join us at several upcoming fundraising events hosted here at Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home for our team— the GEORGIA WARRIORS. PAPER CHAIN LINKS COMPETITION Floors are competing against one another to raise the most funds. Consider purchasing a paper chain link to create a decorative chain around your floor. Links cost $0.50 each. PURCHASE A HEART Purchase a paper heart to display on the wall in honor of or in memory of those affected by heart disease. Red Hearts: $1.00 Silver Hearts: $5.00 Gold Hearts: $10.00 VALENTINE’S GIFT BASKET RAFFLES Three Valentine themed gift baskets are available to win in three separate ticket drawings to be held Friday, February 7 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $1.00 each through February 7 at 2:45 . To make any of these Georgia Warriors event purchases, please see the office assistant on your assigned floor. Stay tuned for more information on the Home Run Derby event which will feature exciting games and sausage dog plates. (a vegetarian option will also be available)

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR VETERANS AND THE GEORGIA WARRIORS TEAM!

(All events are open to all staff, residents, families and visitors)

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

A.B. Lawrence 02-Feb

Gary C. Smith 04-Feb

Robert L. Clemens 09-Feb

Robert Riley 10-Feb

Jack Wright 12-Feb

James Russell 16-Feb

Pauline Walker 16-Feb

Joseph Graves 18-Feb

Samuel McFadden 18-Feb

Dale Grimstead 23-Feb

Johnny Bagwell 25-Feb

Heather Nichols 1-Feb

Rod Walker 04-Feb

Talethia Hawes 6-Feb

Jermecca Doyle 7-Feb

Lorraine Diaz 8-Feb

Marsha Edwards 8-Feb

Constance Jones 8-Feb

Annastine Boynton 10-Feb

Everald Clarke 10-Feb

Nidhi Gulati 12-Feb

Georgia Prince 17-Feb

Monieka Veal 18-Feb

Brenda Blue 20-Feb

Jeannie Little 20-Feb

Mary Palmer 24-Feb

Cha’Kanna Coleman 24-Feb

Dierdre Jackson 25-Feb

Cheryl Owens 26-Feb

Mark Boatwright 28-Feb

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