“JUST” PEOPLE, INC. AUGUST 2016 NEWSLETTER

“JUST” PEOPLE, INC. AUGUST 2016 NEWSLETTER
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“JUST” PEOPLE, INC
AUGUST 2016 NEWSLETTER
HAPPY AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
TO THE FOLLOWING:
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Doug Deichert
Stephen Canion
Shawn Owens
Louis Warden
Benjamin Howard
Ryan Brown
Lamar Hudson
Walter Mahone
Chess Mitchell
Lulu Monette
Taquym Cherry
Roy Hammerstrom
Peggy Dueben
Melissa Boynton
Chiquita Danielly
Dorothy Amos
Mike Jones
Chris “Spiderman” Morris
Mario Diaz
Michelle Hampton
Brett Anderson
Lucas Rodgers
John Summer
Precious Cross
Jeff Haupt
Marianne Kilburn
Kyle Ivey
Lisa Sheldon
Vernon Tolbert
Paige Sunderland
James Mitchell
Arlyn Huggins
Lauren Anthony
Bill Lefabre
Natalie Christianson
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
The following people have joined
the Social & Day Program.
Please make an effort to
Welcome them to our JP Family!
Pat Harter
Desha GIlyard
Darell Forest
Bill Rogers
Shawn Owens
DAYTONA/DISNEY TRIP
MEETING
WED., August 17th
7 pm
Just People Main Office
1412 Oakbrook Drive
Norcross, GA
*All families and JP
travelers are asked
to attend for important
travel information!
ATLANTA DREAM
Thank you to all of the families &
friends that purchased tickets,
attended the game, etc.
The Chorus sang the National
Anthem and it was fabulous!
12 JP Members were the
Ballhandlers & 8 others got to
be in the Fan Tunnel. Thanks again!
RECIPES TO MAKE & SHARE!
MASHED POTATOES
(with love from Jeff Nolan’s 91 year old
mother in New Orleans!)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Family size pkg Orida Roasted Garlic
Mashed Potatoes
Pepper
5 cups water
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil water in microwavable bowl.
2. Add 1/2 stick butter to the boiled water.
3. Stir in package of potatoes.
4. Stir, stir, stir.
5. Add pepper to taste.
6. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of milk.
7. Stir and enjoy!
BACON-BROCCOLI-CHEESE BUBBLE UP
INGREDIENTS:
1 can Grands! flaky layers refrigerated biscuits
12 oz bag frozen broccoli & cheese sauce
8 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray 13x9 inch casserole dish with baking spray.
2. Separate 1 can biscuits into 8 biscuits; cut each
into 8 wedges. Arrange biscuit wedges evenly in
bottom of baking dish.
3. Microwave 1 bag frozen broccoli and cheese as
directed on bag. Place cooked broccoli & cheese
sauce in medium bowl.
4. Add bacon, toss to combine.
5. Spread mixture over biscuit wedges in baking dish.
6. Bake 25 to 30 mins. Serve immediately.
CORN CHOWDER
(More love from Jeff Nolan’s mom)
INGREDIENTS:
1 large white onion
1 stick of butter
2 cans Campbells cream of potato soup
2– 15.5 oz cans cream of corn
21 oz half and half
Lowry’s season salt
Pepper
1/2 cup cooked chicken, shrimp or ham
DIRECTIONS:
1. Finely chop 1 large onion.
2. Saute onion in stick of butter.
3. In a pot combine potato soup, 2 potato
soup cans full of half and half, cream of
corn, and sautéed onions and butter.
4. Heat to taste on medium heat.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add chicken, ham or shrimp if desired.
CHICKEN & VEGGIE BISCUIT BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
2 Grands! Frozen buttermilk biscuits
1 cup Alfredo pasta sauce
7 oz box frozen broccoli, carrots & pepper strips in olive
oil seasoning
1 5 oz can chunk white chicken breast in water, drained
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 375. Spray casserole with cooking
spray.
2. Place biscuits on microwavable plate. Microwave for
45 seconds. Cut into squares.
3. In saucepan, heat pasta sauce, veggies and chicken
to boiling over on medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
4. Spoon into casserole. Top with biscuit pieces.
5. Sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake 40 mins. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
MORE RECIPES TO MAKE & SHARE!
CROCKPOT SHREDDED MEXICAN CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
28 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 oz taco seasoning mix
24 oz salsa
DIRECTIONS:
1. In crockpot, toss chicken with half of the
taco seasoning mix to coat evenly.
2. Top chicken salsa. Stir until well combined.
Cover, cook on low heat setting 4 hours.
3. Remove chicken from crockpot to bowl.
Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return
shredded chicken to crockpot along with
remaining taco seasoning mix. Cover; cook
on low for 30 minutes.
4. Serve warm.
CHICKEN & BROCCOLI BUBBLE UP BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
1 can Grands! Flaky layers refrigerated biscuits
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch
pieces
10 oz box frozen broccoli and cheese sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Spread biscuit pieces
evenly in baking dish.
3. In 8 inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium
high heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Microwave frozen broccoli and cheese as directed
on box. Place cooked broccoli with cheese sauce in
large bowl.
5. Add cooked chicken, stir to combine.
6. Pour mixture evenly over biscuit pieces in dish.
7. Bake 25 to 30 mins. Serve immediately.
CROCKPOT CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
15 oz alfredo pasta sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Place chicken breast
in slow cooker.
2. In small bowl, stir Alfredo sauce and Italian seasoning
until well mixed.
3. Cover; cook on low heat 4 –5 hours.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN PARMESAN
WITH PENNE PASTA
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 25.5 oz jar tomato basil pasta sauce
8 oz uncooked penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Italian style panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray crockpot with cooking spray, place
chicken breasts in crockpot. Pour pasta
sauce over chicken. Cover; cook on low
heat for 4 hours.
2. Before serving, cook and drain pasta as
directed on package.
3. Meanwhile, in 8 inch skillet, heat oil over
medium high heat; add bread crumbs.
Cook 2 to 3 mins, stirring constantly.
Remove from skillet, set aside.
4. To serve, top pasta with chicken breast,
pasta sauce, bread crumbs and cheese.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Troy Strozier went to Tick
Tock in Macon for dinner
with his family.
Wendy Brooks went to
Lake Blueridge with her
family.
Leo went to the doctor with
his mom.
Melody Hiett, Kathleen
Jablonski & Carolyn
Scheurer went to
Walmart to go shopping.
Jimmy McCormick &
Thomas Cronce enjoy
weekly shopping trips to
Kroger.
Chris Standridge
enjoys going to Victory
World Church with his
friend, Dan.
Randall Haney went to
Sugarloaf Mills Mall with
Noela.
Mitchell Mayton love
meeting new families at
CHOA.
Scott Rey likes to go out to
eat with his friend, Jeff
Haupt.
Scott Pozen likes to visit
the Lilburn library with
his case manager biweekly.
Mike Standridge liked
going to the College Football Hall of Fame & Stoney
River with his brother and
his son.
Tim Holahan drives his car
in and around t
he community.
John Summer goes to
Trinity Lutheran Church in
Lilburn with his girlfriend,
Lauren.
Ellen Byers went to El
Porton with her sisters.
Thomas Oshaughnessy had
fun at a show with Leon.
Frank & Theresa Evans
enjoy walking in Roswell.
Leigh Vermillion went to
ChickFilA and to Moxies to
celebrate John Hopkins
birthday.
Anne & Jeff Holland
vacationed in Virginia
Beach with family and to
Steak & Shake with their
case manager.
Marlin Pilgrim is going to
the library biweekly.
Rob Mitchell enjoys
playing tennis all over
Atlanta.
Michael Hladish went with
his brother for the
4th of July.
Kathy Smith & Bill Walker
went to Aladdin’s
Mediterranean
Frank Roberts enjoyed his Doug Deichert went out
Restaurant.
visit to Athens to visit his
with Steven’s Group
sisters.
to CiCi’s.
Karen Slaughter went to
Walmart to get PJs.
Brian Orr went to his
Chris West went to Steak &
niece’s wedding.
Shake for dinner.
Bill Kazmier went to see
the Secret Life of Pets with Carly Cousins went to get Bradley Anderson went to
his case manager.
her hair and nails done.
Pappadeux with his mom
and Grandma.
Kathryn Walls went
Caitlin Grainger went to 6
shopping at Kohls for sumFlags with Paige.
Kenneth Neff went to
mer shorts.
Waffle House with
Crystal Geller went to her
Steven Hall.
Scott Taquechel went to
Uncle’s house for the 4th
ChickFilA.
of July with Caitlin.
Albert Larue
interviewed at Dick’s
Wally Johnson went to
Kristen went to get her
Sporting Goods.
Peking Chinese
hair done with her mom.
with family.
Ryan Brown went on
Kieran Brown went to
vacation to see his brother
Robbie Walls went
Sonic & Walmart.
at the Marine Center.
furniture shopping with
his wife.
Paula Camac went on a
Khadeem Evans went to
family vacation to
CiCi’s Pizza with
Melissa Johnson went to
Washington.
Steven.
Zaxbys with Tracy.
Lisa Brian went to St.
Tony Sinkfield went on a
Kelly Peters went to
George Island with her
walk after church.
ChickFilA with her case
family.
manager.
Clinton McKinney
Beldon Hill went to Church
enjoyed the golfing
Robert Lemly spoke with
with his family and to
Summit with his dad.
the teller at the bank.
dinner at Olive Garden.
David Bemis went to Home
Donny Blake had a good
Steven Freidlander
Depot for an application.
check up at the cardiologist. enjoyed a trip to Colorado.
Kerns Sage enjoyed his
Michael Shafer went to
Nate Werbel went out with
visit to Tennessee.
dinner with his parents.
his dad.
Buck Jackson & Michael
Michael Leichner made a John Hopkins paid a visit Bumblauskas went to the
visit to the Apple Store.
to the bank.
movies.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Charmaine Harris went Linwood Beck went to
to see Barber Shop 2. lunch with Julie Rucker
at the
Chalyn Brooks went to
Mexican Restaurant.
get her nails done.
Jeff Nolan went to eat
Lindsey Odum went to
lunch at Bahama
Walmart and Waffle
Breeze.
House with her friend,
Jennifer.
Brett Anderson went
shopping shopping at
Cynthia Kilgore was
the grocery store.
excited to get a
manicure.
Jay Donaldson went to
the bank and to lunch
Lauren Anthony went
at Red Robin.
to Dave & Busters with
the Kroger crew.
Peggy Deuben went to
QT and the dollar
Laura Coffman
store.
enjoyed spending time
with her boyfriend at
Jennifer Neal went out
Northlake Mall.
for lunch with Brett t
Joe’s to Go.
Julie Rucker went to eat
Mexican for lunch.
Michael Shafer went
out to eat at
Amy Bickley went
Longhorn with his
downtown to the
family.
Duluth Food Trucks.
Jim Russell was in the
Raquel McGill went
Georgia 400 Bike Race.
shopping at Kroger.
Derrick Slater went to
Keisha Esty went on
Church and to the
vacation.
movies.
Bess Havely went to get
her nails done with her
niece.
Randy Lyons went to
the Hugo Oyster Bar
with his parents.
Julie Doyal enjoyed
shopping with her
mom!
Brett White enjoyed
dinner at Chili’s with
his dad.
Ann Burton went to the
Braves Game with her
sister.
Andrew Wyatt hung
out with his mom.
Nick Smith went
downtown for a
haircut.
Jon Biasini enjoyed
lunch with Michael B at
El Porton.
Danny King went on a
Disney Cruise with his
dad.
Shivani Patel went out
Missy Wicklund went to of town with her dad
Target with
and shopping with her
Dorothy.
mom.
Laura Blair went to
Walmart & Firehouse
Subs.
Amy McCollum
enjoys driving in the
community!
Hannah Mathena
enjoyed walking
around the Mall.
Susan Stinson
enjoyed going to the
park with her sister.
Victoria Eskew went to
Five Below,
Michael’s & Ross.
Jennifer Gaignard went
to Walmart with his
case manager.
Hadley Berry went to
Ted’s Montana.
David Grissom likes
going out on CAI with
his friends.
Maria Marotta,
Michelle Hampton &
Katie Lax went to Five
Below, Ross, Subway &
Target.
Pam Linde went out for
Chinese.
Amy Rogers went
shopping for the trip
with her mom.
Elizabeth Starr & Jenny
Catanzaro went on vacation with Jenny’s
Courtney Webb went to
brother, sister in law
the DMV and
and family.
ChickFilA.
Melissa Boynton went
out shopping with her
family.
Nikki Brown went to
dinner for her niece’s
birthday.
Felicia Head spoke to
the cashier on her
weekly shopping trip.
Alden Oakley went
walking at the
Chattahoochee River.
Pete Hamilton went out
for his birthday with
his family.
Hayley Bradfield went
to the Raggin Burrito
with her mom.
Brad Myers went out to
lunch with his dad.
Tasha Nickerson went
to Golden Corral.
Virginia Gleaton went
to Arby’s with her dad.
AUGUST 2016 ACTIVITIES:
EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST
SPORTS PRACTICE
TIME: 6-8 PM
COST: $25/MONTH
Bocce & Softball time! Get ready– fall
games is one of our favorites! You
should already be assigned to a team.
Any questions should be
directed to Shannon. As a
reminder– we are always looking for
volunteer coaches if you have any
friends or family that may be interested!
EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
MOVIE NIGHT
TIME: 8-10 PM COST: $ 5.00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH
OUTDOOR MOVIE & POPCORN BAR
TIME: 7-10 PM
COST: $10.00
We will be trying something new. Please
eat dinner before you come. Bring a
chair or blanket and get ready for some
fun. This is always a nice night! We will
make our own popcorn with reeses,
m&ms, Hershey’s, gummy bears, different
flavoring, etc. See you guys then!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH
DISNEY/ DAYTONA TRIP
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
**MANDATORY FOR TRAVELERS
& THEIR FAMILIES
TIME: 7PM COST: FREE
Let’s get together for a new release! Wear
something comfortable and bring a chair–
The trip is scheduled!
weather permitting we will be outside
Sept. 17– Sept. 25th–
watching a movie, enjoying popcorn and
hanging out with friends and neighbors. 1st Daytona and then Disney! There
are still 2 female and one male spot
available. The cost of the trip is
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH
$1800.00– this includes all travel
BOWLING & LUNCH
expenses, food, accommodations,
TIME: 1-5 PM
COST: $15.00
tickets, shirts, etc. We originally
thought we could do it for less, but
Let’s go bowling! We will head over to the parks are expensive. The meetthe alley to bowl 2 games and have
ing is to discuss what clothing s
pizza. Wear silly socks and a Just
needed, the rules, how things work,
People shirt. If you would like extra
how to pack, what to bring and of
snacks, etc– please bring your own
course the plan of travel. Get ready
cash. Certificates will be awarded
Daytona/Disneythroughout the games. Get ready to
Here we come!
bowl your socks off!
AUGUST 2016 ACTIVITIES CONTINUED:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
MH MEETING
TIME: 8-10 PM COST: $12.00
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
GARAGE SALE AND LUNCH
TIME: 8AM-3PM
COST: LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT
Let’s go out to eat! Anyone with a Mental Health Diagnosis is welcome to come
to dinner and to our meeting. We will
vote on where to go for dinner.
$10.00 FOR HELPERS SPENDING THE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH
Join us for a garage sale experience! We
GIANT BIRTHDAY BASH
have tons of furniture, household items,
TIME: 7-10 PM
COST: $12.00
Did you turn 30, 40, 50 or 60
this year? Well, then let’s
celebrate together! It seems as if
there’s a lot in 2016! These are milestone
birthdays and we need to honor you! Come
dressed to impress– enjoy some heavy hors
d’Oeuvres! We will be dancing to DJ Pony &
celebrating with lots of birthday cake!
Please RSVP to Alisha if you are celebrating
a milestone bday so that we can know in
advance who our guest of honors are!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH
ILP MEETING: COLLEGE TEAMS
TIME: 6-9 PM
COST: $10.00
ILP members– Please come! This is a
great night to celebrate achievements,
honor birthdays and announce
accomplishments. We will also introduce
new people. Dinner will be the
giant salad bar– one of our
favorites!
CONCESSION STAND
NIGHT FRIDAY FOR DINNER,
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
clothing and more! This will be a sale
you do not want to miss! You can bring
your own items and set up an area.
Lunch will be available at the
concession stand.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
BINGO & LUNCH
TIME: 12-3 PM COST: $8.00
Not a garage sale fan? Then join Tracy
& Theresa for some bingo! We will have
lunch at the Garage Sale Concession Stand
and play a few games! CASH PRIZES!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
POOL PARTY & COOKOUT
TIME:1-5 PM
COST: $10.00
Let’s get together for one of
our last pool parties of the
year! Kyle will be manning
the grill and we will have burgers &
hotdogs, beans, potato salad, mac &
cheese, watermelon and Birthday cake
for Becky’s bday for dessert. Please
wear your bathing suit, bring a towel
and shower before coming!
Farewell Peggy Deuben!
Peggy has been with Just
People for 14 years– all that
time she has been on a waiting
list for housing in Texas near her
daughter and she finally got the
call. We will miss your sweet
voice and kindness but
wish you luck!
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES!
Happy 1 year anniversary at JP to
Jessica Conners in the
Day Program!
DAYTONA/DISNEY STAFF
Becky dowling
Lulu monette
dornell lawrence
Lisa taljan
lamar hudson
Alisha muller
steven hall
Keke sims kyle ivey
Kelli ivey leon ransom
Dorothy amos
eli montgomery
Nikki ross
GOLD STARS
These individuals in
Fulton had wonderful apartments
for a variety of reasons during a
recent check by Kelli.
Happy Anniversary to
Brian & Frank– always shiny
Richard Hernandez who is a case
Louis– hard at work
manager in Fulton and handles the
Steven S– best host
CAI guys in Fulton.
Reyna, Tasha & Nikki– camaraderie
Laura & Hayley– smelling fresh
GREATNESS AT WORK!
David B & Arman–
most personalized
Courtney Webb got a job in the
Leon– quickest to respond to
cafeteria at an Alpharetta High
notes
School.
Nick Smith got a raise at his
daycare job!
David Grissom has been at
his job for 1 year at Target!