LAKESIDE NEWS FROM THE SPIRES
A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM
Greetings from The Spires team!
My friend, Janet, emailed me an article entitled, “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?” What an intriguing question. The answer for most of us would be, “Well, that depends on the day!”
I like to think that age is not what defines us, but rather our perspective, life experiences, attitude and willingness to release fear and embrace what life brings our way - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Many of you have done some amazing things in your lives, beyond careers. Did you know that John and Susan Fisher sailed around the equator for five years? How bold is that? Marion Dobbs is still traveling the world, conducting field research and attending conferences. What passion! Sam and Nancy Ratcliff just got back from Africa. How adventurous! We could go on and on, but my point is, as my good friend Mark Twain used to say, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” The older I get, the more I embrace this sentiment. What about you?
With that in mind, please check out our upcoming Spires events and mark your calendars. If you haven’t joined us lately, you are missing out on some great fun, food and fellowship.
Cheers!
Monika Lawrence,
Director of Marketing
The Spires at Berry College
NEW DRONE FOOTAGE!
We hope you enjoyed watching this latest footage as much as we did! Please remember that this is now an active construction site and, for safety reasons, we've been asked to refrain from visiting the area. Video cameras are actively recording activity and trespassing on the site. We will continue to post drone footage on a regular basis to keep you informed and up to date.
STATISTICS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU
Many of Our Future Residents Have Started Downsizing & Preparing To List Their Homes
76% - Already working with their
PRM (personal relocation manager)
12% - Requested relocation services
16% - Requested real estate agents
3% - Listed their home with a realtor
3% - Sold their home already
Congrats to Jack Krause on getting a sales contract on his home! He partnered with Moving Station and secured a contract on his home in ONE DAY! Jack plans to travel until he moves to The Spires. Send us a postcard, Jack!
DID YOU KNOW?
Christine Earp Earns
Greenbrier Development's
"Mountain Mover" Award
Christine just celebrated her one-year anniversary at The Spires and has already impressed everyone with her amazing personality, organizational skills and ability to keep our office running smoothly and efficiently. She was invaluable during the personalization process. Please join us as we congratulate Christine on her well deserved award!
Senior Scholars Course Catalogs
To Hit Mailboxes Late August
Located at the Berry College Oak Hill Museum and other local venues, this unique program provides for the intellectual, social and cultural needs of mature adults through lifelong learning.
As a thank you for placing a reservation deposit at The Spires, we invite you to take a complimentary course on us! If you have not already used that gift, please contact Alice Stevens at astevens@berry.edu or 706-368-6776 to register. Find the most up-to-date schedule of course offerings here: https://www.berry.edu/oakhill/SeniorScholars/
Sam & Nancy Ratcliffe Return from Uganda Mission Trip
Sam and Nancy Ratcliffe combined an opportunity for mission work with a safari. They traveled to Kampala, Uganda, to serve at the Center of Refuge and Hope, an urban facility where refugees from neighboring countries who have fled political conflict are taught the English language and job skills to help them begin new lives. Some of the students have little or no formal education while others find themselves needing to learn English to practice their professions or attend universities.
Downsizing Your Book
Collection Before You Move
The local Rome-Floyd County Public Library Bookstore will gladly accept salable books and DVDs to sell them to benefit the library. Find out more at: http://rome.shrls.org/bookstore/
Berry College Archivist, Michael O'Malley, would like to speak to anyone who has Berry memorabilia they are interested in donating. He can be contacted at momalley@berry.edu or 706-238-5886.
The American Library Association's fact sheet on donating books to needy libraries may also be of some assistance: https://libguides.ala.org/book-donations
RESIDENT EVENTS - ALWAYS A GOOD TIME
Lumina Coffee hosted future Spires residents for a Coffee Tasting event on July 23rd at their new location near the Rome Braves stadium. Residents learned about beans and brewing techniques and sampled various types of coffee and pastries.
UPCOMING SPIRES EVENTS
Tues., Aug. 6th: 11:30 am
Bring-a-Friend Luncheon
The Spires Information Center
Have a friend or neighbor who might be interested in The Spires? Please join us for a complimentary luncheon at our Information Center located in beautiful downtown Rome, GA. Come find out what The Spires is all about! Seating is limited. Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before Aug 2nd. 113 Broad Street, Suite 1000, Rome, GA 30161
Wed., Aug. 7th: 11:30 am
Bring-a-Friend Luncheon
The Club House at Lake Sconti
Have a friend or neighbor who might be interested in The Spires? Please join us for a complimentary luncheon at The Club House at Lake Sconti in Big Canoe in beautiful Jasper, GA. Come find out what The Spires is all about! Seating is limited. Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before Aug 2nd. 186 Clubhouse Drive, Big Canoe, GA 30143.
Wed., Aug. 28th: 11:00 am
Cookies at Krannert
Berry College Krannert Center Lobby
Help us welcome the Berry College students back to campus for a new school year! We'll provide the baked goods but need your smiles and warmth to make this Welcome Back event complete! If you love to bake and have a recipe you would like to share, please feel free to bring your own homemade baked goods as well. We promise, they will be eaten! Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before Aug 26th.
SAVE THE DATE
Sat., Sept. 14th: 4:30 pm
Berry College Home Football Game
Season Opener & VIP Tent Access
Mark your calendars now for the first home football game against LaGrange, GA on Sept. 14th and join us before the game in the VIP tent for a reception at 4:30 p.m. with kick off at 6:00 p.m. Please call 706-368-9956 to RSVP before Sept. 6th.
Tues., Sept. 24th: 5:00 pm
Brad Breeding & Dinner
Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill on the Berry College Campus
Mark your calendars now for Sept. 24th and join us to listen to guest speaker, Brad Breeding, President and Founder of myLifeSite.com. Brad will discuss the financial considerations of moving to a continuing care retirement community while you enjoy a wonderful meal at the lovely Browning Pavilion on the grounds of Oak Hill at Berry College.
LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT
Fri., Aug 9th: 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.
Wed., Aug 14th: 5:30 p.m.
Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum Tour
The tour moves through the residence of Martha Berry and focuses on how she transformed her childhood home into a space that would support and showcase the students of Berry. Learn the histories and stories of influential friends and benefactors of the schools all while seeing Berry’s home and belongings much as she left them in the early 1940s. These spaces and objects offer a glimpse of the early days of Berry.
Sat., Aug 24th: 9-11 a.m.
Museum of Flight Pancake Fly-In
Each 4th Saturday, visitors can park in the parking lot in front of the Terminal Building and walk to the Museum of Flight Hangar for pancakes. Breakfast will be served between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome, both aviation and automotive, so bring your friends and family and have breakfast with us!
For more information click below or please contact the Museum of Flight at (423)228-2FLY or at www.mofts.org.
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113 Broad Street
Suite 1000
Rome, GA 30161
706-368-9956
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