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One of my favorite activities from last year was the Winnwood “Christmas In July” celebration. Residents and staff came together and worked with “Soldiers’ Angels” to collect gifts and write cards to our troops stationed overseas during the holiday season.
Here are a few pictures of our party featuring the “Take 3 Trio” singing some of our favorite Andrews Sisters’ songs.
 Take 3 Trio
 Mackenzie & Judith serving up Holiday treats.
 Our Patriotic Tree
 "A Salute To Our Troops" Recently, we received a few pictures of the troops opening their Christmas Stockings & our own resident Betty R. received a letter back from a French Major that is stationed in Afghanistan.
AND here is the letter from Betty’s new friend the French Major Michel Souliard…
We are looking forward to our next Christmas In July celebration…
THANK YOU TO ALL THE TROOPS!
Did we have fun at Winnwood’s Vegas Day? Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words…
 Vegas Show Girl & Cashier (aka Kenz & Paula)  Gene takes a chance at the BlackJack table.  Our own Sheila- an expert BlackJack Dealer!  Glenn took a break from driving the limo to run the Roulette Table!
 The Circus Circus Act was Amazing!
 Kelly takes a break from serving to relax with some of our Vegas Day guests.
 The Vegas Show Girls & Elvis make a Grand Entrance!
 Elvis (Dale Curry) put on a show worthy of a Vegas stage!!!
 Dorothy enjoyed some special attention and a scarf from Elvis.
Everyone took the opportunity to pose with Elvis after the show…here are a few of our favorite pics…
Just Remember…
What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas….
but What happens at Winnwood, Ends up on our Blog!
See you at our next Party!!!!
We had a jolly good time at our Annual Christmas Party. We had three separate entertainment groups ranging from the Andrew Sisters Impersonators to a Sinatra Singer and a two-man blue grass group. 
We also had Corporal Kevin of the United States Marine Corps drop by to pick up over 200 toys we collected for Toys for Tots. Next year, we hope to double that contribution!
Santa made sure to stop by with Mrs. Claus. He handed out candy canes and, of course, took everyone’s wish list. The kids were so excited!
Veterans’ Day is a very special day here at Winnwood. It is our chance to honor all those who served and are serving our great country. Here are a few pictures from our Veterans’ Day Service.
 Mr. Golden, Marine Corps Veterans, opened the Service with patriotic piano music.  Speakers at our Service included Major Ed Gray, Major Glenn Suppe, and President of the Winn Resident Council Ellen Hart. Veterans Day Prayer and Meditation ~ by Susan Kramer
You gave for peace with courage
That families may be free
So children could grow strong
And safe they’d ever be.
In giving for the sake of peace
You may have suffered loss
Your body may still show its wounds
From taking up the cause.
May remembrance of your time away
Your sacrifice for peace
Spur us on to strive more strongly
For freedom, that there’ll be release.
From causes that sent some away
To fight that we may freely live
With gratefulness we thank you, veterans,
For all you gave and give!
Thank you to all who have served and are serving.
At Winnwood, we are so lucky to be living in such a beautiful part of the country. On Nov. 5, we decided to just take a drive and enjoy the scenery. We started our day with a scenic drive up 41 and then stopped by the Allatoona Dam.  In front of the Allatoona Dam
Then, we head over for a delicious lunch at the Fruit Jar Cafe in Cartersville.
 Enjoying Lunch! After Lunch, we drove back by the Cooper Iron Works. Then, it was up and over Red Top Mountain and back home to Winnwood. We really couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to see some of Georgia’s beautiful countryside.
 Cooper's Furnace was built in the 1830's 
This year’s Halloween Party was FRIGHTFULLY Fun!
It was WIZARD OF OZ…Winnwood Style! (We’re not in Kansas anymore.)
After a delicious lunch of Mummy’s Mini Sliders & Witches Brew, it was time for the Catwalk Fashion Show (A Black Catwalk- of course!)…
 The Wicked Witches of the East & West Pose on the Cat Walk!
After the Catwalk, it was time for the Employee Costume Contest…
 The Scarecrow Walks (or should I say stumbles) Away with the Prize! Then it was time for the Resident Contest. Although, everyone looked great and there were definitely some good costumes, the First Place Prize just had to go to Emily. Enjoy a few of our favorite photos.
 WINNNER: The Robot (Perhaps distant relative of the Tin Man)
 Lois, in her beautiful mask, poses with the Tin Man!  Glinda & Dorothy  Enjoying the Festivities!
 "Thunder" visits Winnwood Steve “Thunder” Tumlin, was elected as Mayor of Marietta this past Tuesday, stopped by Winnwood to meet and speak with our residents.
We (Mackenzie & Judith -your Activity Directors) had so much fun getting into the Spirit of Oktoberfest! The polka was playing, there was plenty of pretzels and apple strudel, and, of course, there was a “Beer” Garden (rootbeer that is)!
 Working the "Root" Beer Tent We had more than Oktoberfest to celebrate when we got together… This was Carol, our Executive Director’s, last day with us. So, in true Winnwood-style, we had a huge party, said our good-byes, and wished her the best of luck in Boston. Ellen, the President of the Winn building, read a beautiful poem for Carol and presented her with a going-away present from all of the residents.
 Ellen Says Good-bye & Good Luck! Though there were a few tears, it was all-in-all a GREAT Party! So, Thank You to all who came out to celebrate with us. And Good Luck Carol!
 Best of Luck Carol...We Love You! We had a great time as you can see!
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