Mission Statement

COMMUNITY
MEETINGS
Mission Statement
“To be of service to the residents of Clairmont Place and The Montclair...
“To work together in a spirit of willing cooperation for the common
good of the community...
“To enhance the safety, security and comfort of our residents and to
promote an active, independent lifestyle...
“To be the best that we can be in order to preserve Clairmont Place as
the premier retirement community in the Atlanta area”
May Outings
Friday, May 2
9:15 AM Men’s Breakfast at JRs
1:00 PM Mystery Trip
Tuesday, May 6
4:30 PM Dinner Outing to McKinnon’s
Wednesday, May 7
12:00 Noon Lunch Outing
6:45 PM Don’t Dress for Dinner Aurora
Theatre
Friday, May 9
9:15 AM Ladies Breakfast to Waffle House
11:00 AM Dueling Piano Concert Emory
Carlos Museum
Monday, May 12
7:15 PM Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
Wednesday, May 14
5:00 PM Dinner Outing to the Colonnade
10:00 AM Go Vote!
Friday, May 16
10:30 AM Red Top Mountain Picnic Outing
Tuesday, May 20
4:15 PM Gwinnett Braves Game
Friday, May 23
11:00 AM Picnic and Walk in the Park
3:00 PM Ride the Party Bus
Thursday, May 29
11:30 AM TLC (The Lunch Club) to Los
Loros Mexican Restaurant
Friday, May 30
10:00 AM Dream Cars Exhibit at the High
Museum
Clairmont Place
Board of Directors
President: Betty Daniels
Vice President: Bob Uhl
Secretary: Elizabeth Mabry
Member: Bob Gary
Member:
Senior Association
Management, LLC.
Managing Director:
Paul McGough
Business and Food Service Director:
Chris Rajack
Housekeeping Director:
Vazianna Davis
Maintenance Director:
Wade Smith
Montclair Director:
Breda Collins
Resident Services Director:
Lynn Mayer
The Neighboring News and
Clairmont Conversation are both designed and
edited by
Lynn Mayer, Paul Bugg
and Peggy Ray
Clairmont Place Senior Living Community,
2100 Clairmont Lake, Decatur, Ga. 30033
Professionally Managed by Senior Association
Management, LLC.
Lynn’s Pen
Safety Tips when walking around the
lake. Remember that walking with a buddy is always
helpful in case of an emergency and makes the walk more
enjoyable for some. We have added “Buddy Walk” to the
weekend calendar and encourage residents to meet with
other walkers at designated times or arrange your own
Buddy Walk times and days. Have a walk time for residents
on your floor each week. Take your cell phone with you in
case of emergency. Put the Front Desk number in your
phone (404-633-8875). Glance down with your eyes to look
for uneven sidewalk or debris as you walk. Keep your body
as upright as you can, use canes, walkers or walking sticks to
help if needed. Watch out for shuffling feet. Enjoy the walk.
Three times around the lake should be about one mile. You
can walk all three at once, or split the walk up to several
times a day for less times around in the morning and again
later in the day. When we schedule a walk in the park sign
up. You can bring your walkers, canes or poles to get out
and enjoy the great outdoors and some new scenery.
Help with using your computer.
Once again
we are offering information to those who may want help
using your computer. Training is available on Wednesday
afternoons at Briarlake Baptist Church in room B115. If
interested call the church to speak to Byron Godwin 404558-2324 or Tom McDugald, 770-938-6075.
Gardening in our Patio Garden: If you like to
dig in the dirt and would like a small space in our patio
garden outside the dining room please see Lynn Mayer to
reserve a pot to plant tomatoes or other veggies, herbs or
flowers or a spot in the raised beds.
Did you know? Clairmont Place has many activities,
clubs and opportunities to stay active or get involved. We
have Line Dancing on the second and forth Tuesday each
month, we have the Lifeline Writers class on the first
Thursday monthly, our CPR’s– the Clairmont Place Readers
meeting is the second Thursday monthly, Clairmont Singers
meet every Monday at 3:00, Clairmont Hand Chime Choir
meets each Thursday at 3:00, many games weekly,
Committees to serve on, a garden to grow, movies to watch
in our Cinema, outings on the bus each week, guest
speakers, entertainers, teas, and much more. Please tell new
residents to check our monthly calendar and read the
Clairmont Conversation.
Cell phone Etiquette: Please be considerate with
cell phones on the bus, during meetings, in the Dining
Room, during exercise or any time it might be disruptive or
could disturb others.
Season Ticket Forms: If you are interested in
signing up for season tickets to the Atlanta Symphony,
DeKalb Symphony, Aurora Theatre or GA Ensemble
Theatre please see Lynn Mayer for order forms and turn
them back into Lynn once you have filled them out and
have your payment ready.
Mother Daughter Tea: Make your reservation
for our Mother-Daughter Tea on May 15 at 12:00 PM.
Cost: $11.00 per person. Deadline: May 5. A lovely, ample
and delicious tea at the best price in town will be served.
Needed: Please save and donate pretty gift bags for
BINGO prizes. You can leave them with Lynn or turn
them in to the Front Desk for Bingo.
Donate Books to our Library: The Library
Committee is taking donations of new or gently used best
seller books and popular books for the new library at
Clairmont Place. Please drop them off with Lynn Mayer
or the Library Committee representative on your floor.
Speaking of Library Committee members, a big thank you
is in order for the great job they have done unpacking,
labeling and shelving the books to open the new library.
Please say a word of thanks to the library committee
member or members on your floor. Also, a big thank you
to the volunteers who helped unpack books, move boxes
and assist the committee members. Their help is greatly
appreciated. Following is a list of suggested books on the
library wish list. Donations of these books would be
appreciated. Books that appeal to our men are also
requested.” The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd,
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikrey” by Gabriel Zevin, “ Me
Before You” by Jo Jo Mayes, “ Bell Canto” by Ann
Pachett, “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson, “Sycamore
Road” by John Grisham, “The Collectors” by Nora
Roberts, and “ I’ve Got You Under My Skin” by Mary
Higgins Clark.
Resident Appreciation Week: We love our
residents and during the week of May 19 –23 the staff will
be adding some additional ways of showing our
appreciation beginning with a Luau on Monday, May 19 at
4:00 PM, a Breakfast in the Condo’s in your Common area
at 9:15, followed by the Tucker First Baptist singers
performing at 2:30 on May 20. On Wednesday, May 21
our Coffee Chat will be a special breakfast, and in the
afternoon Paul Bugg will share “ A Day in History” at 2:30
in the Community Room. Thursday, May 22 we are having
an ICE CREAM SOCIAL at 1:30 with our own Clairmont
Singers. Friday, the managers and maintenance crew will
wash your cars at 9:30. At 11:00 we head for a picnic and
walk in the Mason Mill Park, and at 3:00 the PARTY BUS heads our to take you on a traveling cocktail party! Yes– it is
legal!!
Toco Hills Golden Shuttle has discontinued transportation service: Please note that due to
low ridership, along with budget concerns, the Golden Shuttle FREE transportation service ended on April 15, 2014. A
new Medical transportation service provided by volunteer drivers who drive their own cars is available for those who
may qualify for transportation to medical appointments with I CARE. Call the Office of Senior Affairs for more
information at 770-322-2950.
Great World Religions: The Great World Religions course which meets each Tuesday evening at 6:30 will
begin the study of Buddhism. Meet in the TV Room with Ted Runyon as facilitator and Lenard Boswell assisting.
Handcrafted Items Exhibit, Thursday, May 1, 10:00 AM—1:30 PM.
Main Dining Room. Sign up to reserve a table to exhibit your
handiwork and handcrafted items on May 1. The exhibit is from 10:00
AM—1:30 PM but exhibits may set up at 9:30 AM. Items could be
knitting, sewing, photography, painting, wood work, pottery, jewelry,
needlework, writing skills, or other handcrafted items.
Don’t Dress for Dinner, Wednesday, May 7, 6:45 PM. Aurora
Dr. Jennifer Richardson to Speak, Thursday, May 1, 2:00 PM. TV
Room. Dr. Jennifer Richardson, historian, musician, retired
psychotherapist will speak about the “Winecoff Hotel Fire” that
happened in Atlanta. Many of you remember.
Susan Gary Landry to Sing, Thursday, May 8, 4:00 PM. Dining
Room. Susan Gary Landry is a professional singer, a minister, daughter
to Bob and Janet Gary and we are fortunate to have her perform for us
at Clairmont Place on May 8 at 4:00. Come early to be seated before
4:00.
Fire Wardens Meeting, Thursday, May 1, 3:30 PM. TV Room.
Following the program on the “Winecoff Hotel Fire” all Clairmont
Place Fire Wardens will meet with Wade.
Men’s Breakfast at JRs, Friday, May 2, 9:15 AM. All Clairmont Place
men are included on this “guys” only breakfast outing. Sign up at the
Front Desk. Cost: $3 for bus and money for breakfast.
Mystery Trip, Friday, May 2, 1:00 PM. Our Mystery Trip takes us to a
couple of locations that rhyme but are very different from one another!
You may be surprised. Mostly sitting. Cost: $3 for bus and money for
treat. Deadline: April 26. Need 10 or more.
Kentucky Derby Happy Hour, Saturday, May 3, 4:00 PM. Bar Area.
No betting permitted, but you’ll be able to pay a quarter to randomly
draw a name out of the hat and winnings will be shared. Mint Juleps
will be served. The race begins later, after the Happy Hour.
Saturday Cinema, Saturday, May 3, 6:30 PM. Cinema. Seabiscuit
(2003) Starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks. Rated
PG-13.
Sunday Cinema, Sunday, May 4, 4:00 PM—Phantom of the Opera
(2004) Starring Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson. Rated
PG-13.
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Party, Monday, May 5, 4:00 PM. Patio—
weather permitting. We’re having a Cinco de Mayo cocktail party with
Margaritas, music and a lively party. Dress for the Mexican celebration.
Dr. Richard Sams to Speak, Tuesday, May 6, 2:00 PM. Community
Room. Dr. Richard Sams, local historian, geologist by profession and
author, will give a talk on The Civil War in Decaur and on the property
around Clairmont Place. Come learn what took place right here!
Dinner Outing to McKinnon’s, Tuesday, May 6, 4:30 PM.
McKinnon’s Louisiane Restaurant serves a variety of choices, including
crab cakes. Check the menu in the sign up book at the Front Desk.
Cost: $3 for bus and money for dinner. Deadline: May 2. Need 10 to
sign up.
Lunch Outing, Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 Noon. Your choice Lunch
Stop at Toco Hills. Select the restaurant you would like the bus to take
you to at Toco Hills. Many choices from Mexican, Thai, Italian, Deli,
Pizza, Steak-N-Shake, etc. Cost: $3 for bus and money for lunch.
Deadline: May 4. Need 10 or more.
Wednesday Cinema, Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 PM—Last Chance
Harvey (2008) Starring Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Kathy
Baker. Rated PG-13.
Theatre. Don’t Dress for Dinner is the uproarious sequel to Aurora’s 2010
hit Boeing-Boeing. Bernard concocts a romantic rendezvous with his
mistress with an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. Bernard’s wife
decides on a surprise tryst of her own. Cost: $3 for bus with season
ticket. Deadline: May 4.
Ladies Breakfast to Waffle House, Friday, May 9, 9:15 AM. The
Ladies are heading to the nearby Waffle House for breakfast with a
quick turn around trip heading out to the Carlos for a concert at 11:00
AM. Cost: $3 for bus and money for breakfast. Deadline: May 7.
Need lots of ladies.
Dueling Piano Concert, Friday, May 9, 11:00 AM. Emory Carlos
Museum. William Ransom and sister, Kate perform together in concert
at the Free concert at the Carlos Museum. Cost: $3 for bus, concert is
Free. Deadline: May 7. Need 10 or more to sign up.
Croquet, Horseshoes and Lemonade, Friday, May 9, 2:30 PM. Patio
area and grassy area. Weather permitting all are invited to enjoy ice cold
lemonade and play croquet and horseshoes on the patio, or just be a
cheerleader for those playing.
Saturday Cinema, Saturday, May 10, 6:30 PM—Follow Me, Boys
(1966) Starring Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles, Lillian Gish. Rated G.
Sunday Cinema, Sunday, May 11, 4:00 PM—I Remember Mama
(1948) Starring Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka.
Rated G.
Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Monday, May 12, 7:15 PM. Emory
Schwartz Center. As the season winds down don’t miss these last
opportunities to enjoy a bus ride to a nice, Free concert at Emory.
Cost: $3 for bus, Free concert. Deadline: May 9. Need 10 or more.
Birthday Dinner, Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 PM. Main Dining Room. It’s
here!! That lovely month of May with birthdays to celebrate together at
our birthday Dinner on May 13. Pianist Jim Gibson on the piano.
Dinner Outing to the Colonnade, Wednesday, May 14, 5:00 PM.
Sign up to go on the bus to the Early Bird dinner deal at the Colonnade
Restaurant on Cheshire Bridge. Cost: $3 for bus and money for
dinner. Deadline: May 11. Need 10 or more.
Mother’s Day Tea, Thursday, May 15, 12:00 Noon. Private Dining
Room. A lovely and sumptuous tea will be held for Mothers and
Daughters on Thursday, May 15 at 12, Noon in the Private Dining
Room. Please make your reservations by May 5. Limited to the first 30
to sign up. Cost: $11. Deadline: May 5.
Red Top Mountain Picnic Outing, Friday, May 16, 10:30 AM. By
the Lake at Red Top Mountain. Our trip to our favorite spot by the
lake at Red Top Mountain includes a stop to pick up our picnic lunch at
the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken). It’s a nice outing with an enjoyable
meal and nice people, too! We provide water, melon, cookies and
water. Cost: $8.70 for bus and KFC meal. Deadline: May 8. Need
more than 12.
Saturday Cinema, Saturday, May 17, 6:30 PM—The Rookie (2002)
A Starring Dennis Quaid, J.D. Evermore, Rachel Griffiths. Rated G.
Bus. Be the first to sign up. Cost: Free. Deadline: May 19.
Sunday Cinema, Sunday, May 18, 4:00 PM—Julia (1977) Starring
Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Jason Robards. Rated PG.
Friday Cinema, Friday, May 23, 6:30 PM—Midnight in Paris
(2011) Starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates.
Rated PG-13.
Annual Luau, Monday, May 19, 4:00 PM. Cocktails on the Patio,
Dinner in the Dining Room. All residents are invited to our Resident
Appreciation Luau with a cocktail party on the patio at 4:00. Dinner
will follow in the Dining Room at 5:00. Dress for a Luau in tropical
attire. Grass skirts and coconut halters permitted.
Breakfast in the Condos, Tuesday, May 20, 9:15 AM. Common
Area on each Floor. As part of resident appreciation week, the
Managers will put on aprons and come to your common area on your
floor with hot coffee, orange juice, and sausage biscuits, plus a friendly
smile. Y’all Come!!
Go Vote! Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 AM.
First Baptist Church of Tucker Choir, Tuesday, May 20, 2:30 PM.
Community Room. Choir members from FBC, Tucker will perform
at 2:30 in the Community Room. All residents are invited.
Gwinnett Braves Game, Tuesday, May 20, 4:15 PM. Coolray Field.
The Gwinnett Braves take on the Indianapolis Indians at Coolray
Field. Great stadium, helpful staff, ball park food at Concession
stands. Cost: $16, includes bus and ticket. Deadline: May 6. Must
have 15 or more for group ticket.
Limited to 30 partiers.
Saturday Cinema, Saturday, May 24, 6:30 PM—The Four
Feathers (2002) Starring Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Kate
Hudson. Rated PG-13.
Asbury UMC Youth Choir, Sunday, May 25, 3:00 PM. Main
Dining Room. On Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 the Voices of Christ
Junior Youth Choir form Asbury United Methodist Church from
Madison, AL near Huntsville will perform in our Main Dining
Room. Please come down to welcome this group of 25 youth
and their 10 chaperones to Clairmont Place.
Sunday Cinema, Sunday May 25, 4:00 PM—Hatari! (1962)
Starring John Wayne, Elsa Martinelli, Hardy Kruger. Rated G.
Memorial Day Noon Buffet, Monday, May 26, 12:00 Noon.
Main Dining Room. The Memorial Day noon buffet will be the
only meal served on this day.
Fishing at Clairmont Lake, Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 AM.
Clairmont Lake. All residents can bring fishing poles and bait to
fish at the lake. Chairs, water and helpers are provided. If you
need bait, sign up.
Coffee Chat, Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 AM. Main Dining Room. A
special meal will be prepared for Coffee Chat on May 21 for Resident
Appreciation Week. There will be surprise entertainment.
Croquet and Horseshoes, Tuesday, May 27, 3:00 PM. Patio
and surrounding areas. Come enjoy some iced tea, croquet and
horseshoes around and on the patio area.
A Day in History with Paul Bugg, Wednesday, May 21, 2:30 PM.
Tea and Talk, Wednesday, May 28, 3:00 PM. Patio or Bar area.
Tea and Talk is a social opportunity to visit with one another and
get to know your neighbors.
Community Room. Following Chapel on Wednesday, May 21, Paul
Bugg, our trust driver, computer helper and Resident Services
Assistant will share a day in history, part of a new opportunity at
Clairmont Place. Paul is a knowledgeable history buff.
Wednesday Cinema, Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 PM—The Four
Seasons (1981) Starring Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou. Rated
PG.
TLC (The Lunch Club) to Los Loros Mexican Restaurant,
Thursday, May 26, 11:30 AM. As requested we’re heading over
to Los Loros Mexican Restaurant on Clairmont near N. Decatur
Road. All residents are invited. Sign up! Cost: $3 for bus and
money for lunch. Deadline: May 26. Need 10 or more.
Ice Cream Social and Clairmont Singers, Thursday, May 22, 1:30
PM. Main Dining Room. Did someone say ICE CREAM Social?
Did someone say the Clairmont Singers will give their first
performance? Come find out at 1:30 on May 22. Don’t miss this
special treat!
Ping Pong Tournament, Thursday, May 29, 1:30 PM. Fitness
Center. Our last Ping Pong Tournament was exciting as Anne
Carlton and Janet Gary took on Everett Martin, Paul McGough,
Bob Jones, Graham Kerr and Damace Waggoner. Players and
spectators welcome.
Car Wash, Friday, May 23, 9:30 AM. Behind the 2100 Building.
Need a car wash?? Your loyal maintenance department crew, along
with the managers will wash your car for free at 9:30, ending at 10:45
AM.
Dream Cars Exhibit, Friday, May 30, 10:00 AM. High Museum
of Art and Lunch at the Varsity. Dream Cars showcases
Picnic and Walk in the Park, Friday, May 23, 11:00 AM. Mason Mill
Park. Sign up to order a Chick-fil-a sandwich, plus water and chips to
have our picnic lunch at a covered pavilion at Mason Mill Park. Those
who want to walk the path to Medlock Park will be picked up by our
us and returned home. Cost: $3 for bus and $5.70 for picnic.
Deadline: May 19. Need 10 or more.
Ride the Party Bus, Friday, May 23, 3:00 PM. Tour nearby areas in
Atlanta. Get on board The Party Bus where you’ll tour around parts
of Atlanta while enjoying cocktails and snacks on board The Party
seventeen groundbreaking concept cars from the 1930s to the
present, all of which push the limits of the imagination. Visitors
will see masterworks by Ferrari, Bugatti, GM and Porsche,
among others. Lunch at the Varsity. Cost: $13, includes bus and
ticket—additional $4 for audio tour (optional), plus money for
the Varsity lunch. Deadline: May 20. Must have 10 or more for
group ticket price.
Saturday Cinema, Saturday, May 31, 6:30 PM—Two Weeks
(2006) Starring Sally Field, Ben Chaplin, Julianne Nicholson.
Rated R.