TEAM SPOTLIGHTS

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Star Team Members

> PEACHTREE CORNERS CREW, 10 > ALPHARETTA'S LAURA TRIBOU, 11 > THE MILTON MAN, CAMERON HAND, 12

Village Park Peachtree Corners' Dynamic Duo

Village Park Peachtree Corners is the first of our Village Park communities. As the first community, the Peachtree Corners crew pioneered the Village Park standard. While are so thankful for everybody on the Peachtree Corners team, we thought Amber Roseberry and Louise Newhorn deserved a special team spotlight.

Louise and Amber are some of our devoted caregivers. Louise is known for always helping others and sharing smiles throughout the community. Amber works in Memory Care and is often seen dancing with residents. Residents love the warmth they radiate around Village Park Peachtree Corners. We appreciate these two amazing ladies for everything they do.

Village Park Alpharetta's LAURA TRIBOU

Laura is a well known figure throughout the Alpharetta Community. Residents love her jokes and the delicious desserts she bakes.

The moment you step foot into Village Park Alpharetta, you are sure to smell the sweet scent of baked cookies and hear residents mention the name, Laura Tribou. Laura joined the Village Park team in 2018. As a former Technical Designer for Carter's Children's Wear, she adapted her knack for calculating measurements into creating delicious treats on a large scale. She sets the dining standard as Alpharetta's lead server and always shares a smile.

When asked what her favorite part of the community is, she answered: "I adore the residents and being able to interact with them all day, every day.

Laura's Famous Soft Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour 2 tsp. Ground Ginger 1 tsp. Baking Soda 3/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves 1/4 tsp. Salt (optional) 3/4 cup Margarine or Butter 1 cup Shortening 1 cup Sugar 1 Egg 1/4 cup Molasses 2 Tbsp. Sugar

Directions

Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt; set aside

In Large Mixing Bowl, beat margarine or butter to soften.

Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, then beat until fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Stir dry ingredients into beaten mixture.

Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (1 heaping tablespoon dough each). Roll in the 2 tablespoons sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

STAR TEAM MEMBERS

Star Team Member: CAMERON HAND

Meet Cameron Hand - Alpharetta Native and Flourish PAC Leader at Village Park Milton. Each year, we are given 365 days to make a difference in the lives of others and in our local community. For Village Park Milton Flourish Leader, Cameron Hand, each day is an opportunity to add purpose, connection, and unexpected happiness into the lives of the residents he leads at Village Park.

SING-A-LONGS

Cameron

’ s dedication, compassion, and innovative ideas have expanded the Flourish Engage Program ’ s success, making it a lifechanging program for residents and their families. Keeping open communication and involvement with families is especially important to Cameron. Throughout the month, he sends emails with photo albums and descriptions (some of which are pictured here) to Flourish families keeping them informed of their loved one ’ s adventures. While the program was originally designed for individuals who are in the early stages of Alzheimer ’ s disease or dementia, residents from the entire Village Park community have embraced the program. With a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in where needed, Cameron began his Village Park career several years ago at sister community, Village Park Alpharetta. Serving in various roles while earning his degree at Georgia State University, Cameron ’ s passion and unique ability to build authentic relationships with people of all ages led him to his current role. As a Flourish Leader, Cameron is guiding an innovative Memory Enrichment Program designed to help residents with early stages of memory loss maximize their health, happiness, and independence.

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Cameron shared how Flourish Engage has expanded into something that everybody wants to join, “I feel like it is growing into something for all people who need something more to do or people that need more encouragement to participate in activities.

Cameron is often seen in the morning encouraging residents to come together for new adventures, sing-a-longs, or a simple walk through the community. His regular Flourish team looks forward to the new adventures each day holds. Cameron ’ s daily activities, conversations, and support provide Flourish Engage members with a constant friend.

The intergenerational friendships formed between Cameron and members of the Flourish crew have generated countless heartwarming moments. While they are multiple generations apart, the relationship has built a bridge between current technologies and songs of the past for daily sing-a-longs as they drive to their next destination.

“Early on, I bought an FM transmitter that allows me to play music through my phone and onto the bus, ” Cameron shares. “One of my favorite moments is when I play old music and everyone on the bus sings along to the songs.

Be sure to stay up to date with Cameron and the Flourish crew

’ s adventures by following us on social media at @VillageParkSeniorLiving.