OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
Thursday, May 31, 2018 • 17
SOCIAL
—Galleria Woods—
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Exceptional Senior Living
Above, Kay Cook with daughter Ansley. Below, Kristina and Madelynn Browder.
From left, Bobby, Cece and Ruth Douglass.
BOOK BASH
Local Library Cooperative Celebrates 40 Years
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
The parking lot of the Homewood Public Library was filled May 4 with guests gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative. Craft beers from around the region were served up, along with food trucks, a birthday cake, a bounce house, face painting, balloon making, crafts and a photo booth. The evening concluded with an anniversary installment of the cooperative’s monthly Bards and Brews event, emceed by performance artist Brian Hawkins and including live musical performances and poetry performances. ❖
Calli DeVore and Jessica Holden.
Tracy Joyce and Kathleen Boudreaux.
Coastal Conservation
Birmingham Crawfest Auctions Adventures to Benefit Gulf Coast The Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama’s Birmingham chapter took over the Birmingham Zoo on May 3 for its annual Crawfest. On the menu for the evening were boiled crawfish and shrimp alongside a Cajun buffet catered by Crazy Cajuns. Winston Ramble provided music at the event, which was coordinated by chapter President Jay Skinner. Up for silent auction were a safari in Africa and an Argentina dove-hunting trip, along with sporting gear, certificates and more. All proceeds from the evening’s festivities benefit marine conservation efforts on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. ❖
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he residents are well-educated, interesting and congenial,” said Frances Poor, above, who has been a resident at Galleria Woods for ten years. “The planned activities are varied and enjoyable. The food is outstanding. When looking for a senior living community, be certain the community you are considering provides for all of your needs: physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual and move while you are still able to make your own decisions and healthy enough to enjoy the fun activities.”
Galleria Woods is a premier senior living community offering distinctive amenities and attentive service. Residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs, including garden homes with garages in addition to independent living apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing and rehab. Galleria Woods is an entry-fee community, which means you receive life-time care regardless of financial circumstances. “Our Life Care program offers a unique opportunity for seniors looking to plan how they will be cared for as they age and how to pay for that care. Life care offers predictable long term care expenses, significant savings on monthly costs, tax benefits, estate preservation and a Life Care Guarantee,” Josh Hullett, Sales and Marketing said.
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JUNE 12TH, 11A.M.
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