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4501 W. Shannon Lakes Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32309 (850) 668-4004 www.allegroliving.

Hebert, chebert@allegroliving.com Business Office Manager Emilee Bearden, ebearden@allegroliving.com Dining Service Director Sean Czernis, sczernis@allegroliving.

com Resident Service Director Levera Gawier, Assisted Living Facility #9746 September 2017 Dear Allegro Residents and Family Members, The Allegro Team would like to extend our thanks to everyone for

We ask that you all continue to be patient with us as we press forward. We will continue to strive to make this process as minimally invasive as we can!

1 4501 W. Shannon Lakes Dr. Tallahassee, FL (850) MANAGEMENT TEAM Executive Director Kim Williams, Lead Senior Living Advisor Gail McDonald, Lifestyle Director Cheryl R. Hebert, Business Office Manager Emilee Bearden, Dining Service Director Sean Czernis, Environmental Services Director Larry McConnell, Resident Service Director Levera Gawier, Assisted Living Facility #9746 September 2017 Dear Allegro Residents and Family Members, The Allegro Team would like to extend our thanks to everyone for your continued patience as we undergo renovations to our property. We know this can be a turbulent time for you all, but we appreciate the way everyone has handled the situation. We ask that you all continue to be patient with us as we press forward. We will continue to strive to make this process as minimally invasive as we can! We understand that there have been, and will be, inconveniences along the way, but we can t thank everyone enough for your understanding and willingness to cooperate through this process. The renovations will be done before we know it, and you can look forward to a Celebratory Reveal Party when the time comes! If you have any questions or concerns involving the renovations, please be sure to let us know. Also, many of our activities will be moved around based on what rooms are available, and the locations printed on your calendar may be inaccurate, so please be sure to confirm them on the daily sheets the day of, as they may change overnight! Thank you once again for your patience! -Kim Williams, Executive Director

2 2 CELEBRATE!! RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS Ed J. 7th Virginia L. 14th Lois J. 20th Harriet 23rd Ruth H. 26th Lois G. 27th Madeline S. 28th Happy Birthday 2 Taquandra Jacobs 4 Janie Johnson 6 Billy Wilson 12 Brian Garcia 20 Carrie Miller 21 Joyce Patterson 24 Monique McMillian 30 Kyera Lightfoot 24 Whole Inches Is the Stallion Max. But He Makes a Much Bigger Impression When Visiting Residents! Children From Bradfordville First Baptist Church Visited With Residents Sharing Summer Adventures and Learning.

3 Outings! Come Join Us at Angelo s Seafood Restaurant, Right on the Water in Panacea.

Residents Feasted on Crab Legs, Crawfish, Oysters, Shrimp, And Lobsters at Our Recent Outing to

Join Us Each Month as We Visit a Restaurant of Choice for Lunch and Dinner.

2nd - Monticello s Civil War Cemetery and Rev s for Lunch.

3 3 Outings! Come Join Us at Angelo s Seafood Restaurant, Right on the Water in Panacea. The Food Is Always Fresh, and the View Is Wonderful. Bus Leaves at 4:00 On Wednesday the 13th. Residents Feasted on Crab Legs, Crawfish, Oysters, Shrimp, And Lobsters at Our Recent Outing to Wahoo s Seafood Restaurant. Join Us Each Month as We Visit a Restaurant of Choice for Lunch and Dinner. 1st - Lofty Pursuits for Homemade Ice Cream 3:30. 2nd - Monticello s Civil War Cemetery and Rev s for Lunch. 3rd Wine and Cheese for Brunch at 10:45. 8th - Bells of Allegro to Play at Annual Health Fair at Gaither Community Center. 11th - Hobby Lobby - Leave at 11:00. 13th - Angelo s Seafood Restaurant. Leave at 4:00. 22nd - Country Dollar Store on Mahan. Leave at 11:00. 25th - Cracker Barrel. Bus Leaves at 11:00.

4 Art at Allegro Allegro recently held a resident and

works ranging from paintings and drawings, to knitted

We have a wide range of talented artists in our

Allegro also now has its own craft class meeting

Jane will bring us a new craft to create, so be sure

We also have a new stained glass class that meets.

Allegro also holds a regular art class at 6:30 every

4 4 Art at Allegro Allegro recently held a resident and staff art show, where staff and residents displayed works ranging from paintings and drawings, to knitted pieces. We have a wide range of talented artists in our building! Allegro also now has its own craft class meeting twice a month. Jane will bring us a new craft to create, so be sure to join in the fun! We also have a new stained glass class that meets. If you are interested, please see Cheryl. Allegro also holds a regular art class at 6:30 every Tuesday, teaching everything from sketching to painting. So be sure to stop by and see what the class is all about! Season Ticket Holders Will Be Attending Five Plays and Musicals at Theater Tallahassee Starting on Sunday, September 10th.

Classic Jazz Hits Jazz Facts Jazz was born

note. Louis Armstrong, a trumpeter, band

and became known as the Ambassador of Jazz.

5 5 Lee and Karen, A Jazz Duo From New Orleans, Came And Entertained Us With Great Jazz Tunes - New Orleans Style. Lee and Karen Promised to Return to Allegro in Tallahassee in the Future. Everyone Joined in and Sang Along to Some Classic Jazz Hits Jazz Facts Jazz was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. Its West African pedigree is evident in its use of blue notes, improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation and the swung note. Louis Armstrong, a trumpeter, band leader and singer, helped popularize jazz and became known as the Ambassador of Jazz. The 1st jazz player to play with a full orchestra was Mary Lou Williams. The Six Brown Brothers were the first Saxophone recording stars. They began as clowns playing saxophones in the circus.

6 History of Games Some of the most common

of bone, especially from the Talus bone; these

found at a 5,000-year-old burial mound in

and Italy during the 15th century with the

movements (initially called Mad Queen chess ).

6 6 History of Games Some of the most common pre-historic and ancient gaming tools were made of bone, especially from the Talus bone; these have been found worldwide and are the ancestors of knuckle bones and dice games. A series of 49 small, carved, painted stones found at a 5,000-year-old burial mound in southeast Turkey could represent the earliest gaming pieces ever found. Modern chess rules began taking shape in Spain and Italy during the 15th century with the adoption of the standard Queen and Bishop movements (initially called Mad Queen chess ). We Have Pool Sharks!! Larry, Maintenance, Challenged Cheryl, Lifestyle, And Started Sweating After the Third Move!!

7 Right at Home in Home Care Is Sponsoring Anna Johnson,

Painting Rocks Has Become a National Fad.

On the 18th, We Will Be Holding a Seminar About Some of

7 7 Right at Home in Home Care Is Sponsoring Anna Johnson, Former WCTV Newscaster, At a Hot Fudge Sundae Party at 3 O clock on the 5th. Be Sure to Join All the Fun and Meet a Great Member of Our Community! They re Here! Welc me New Residents Katherine G. Andy L. Painting Rocks Has Become a National Fad. Painted Rocks Are Being Painted by Children and Adults Alike. The Rocks Are Then Taken to Various Places and Left for Others to Find. Pianist Steve Sternberg Will Be Performing on the 16th in the Dining Room! Swing by to Enjoy Some Classic Piano Tunes. On the 18th, We Will Be Holding a Seminar About Some of the Negative, And Inaccurate, Myths Many Hold About Hospice Care. This Seminar Is Designed to Help Clear Up Some of the Scrutiny Over a Program That Benefits Many! Don t Let Yourself Be Tricked by Silly Rumors! Welcome to the Allegro Family! We Are Glad to Have You Here! We Hope You Enjoy Your New Home and Friends!

4501 W. Shannon Lakes Dr. Tallahassee, FL (850)

4501 W. Shannon Lakes Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32309 (850) 668-4004 www.allegroliving.com MANAGEMENT TEAM Executive Director Kim Williams, kwilliams@allegroliving.com Lead Senior Living Advisor Gail McDonald,