Open Mic

A special motherhood tea event at The Village at Gleannloch Farms left residents and guests feeling amazed and full of emotion.  Some wiped tears away as they listened to inspirational music from Celia Whitler.  Others laughed as they heard sometimes familiar words of wisdom and “Recipes for Success.” The event honored women of all ages.

“It gave people a warm feeling,” said Mimi Collins, Lifestyles Director at The Village at Gleannloch Farms.  “It made us all thankful for the people who made a difference in our lives, and it gave us the desire to make a difference and impact everyone around us.”

Collins collected “Recipes for Success” from residents and family members to read aloud at the event.  Here are some of the recipes:

--“I heard this from my mother and grandmother often, ‘Pretty is as pretty does.’  So, I must have been naughty a lot.”  --Sammie Bell

--“Don’t say hate or shut up!”  --Letha Rives’ daughter

--“No going out to play before you clean your room.”  --Ann Knott

--“Always wear your best clothes to church in honor of your lord.”  --Cora Sue Warren

--“So, my children did not want to nap.  I made a deal with them; you can take a short nap with your eyes shut or a long nap with your eyes open.  So, we all had a good nap.”  --Becky Marley  

--“Common sense is more important than high IQ.” –From My Mom

--“Love one another, forgive one another, forgive yourself!” –Anonymous

--“Never say can’t.” –Anonymous

--“Ladies don’t use that kind of language.” –Anonymous

 --“To my sons, if you want that, you will have to work for that.”  --Anonymous

The “Recipes for Success” cards are on display at The Village at Gleannloch Farms.  The display is open to the public.  The words will likely inspire the public to recognize the women who shape their character and nurture them everyday.

Lavonne Crim, Marge Talkington, Dawn Oliphant, Christel Lagnado, Merva Stivers, Jane Conklin, and Ethel Kregal all won rose centerpieces at the event.

Sponsored and owned by Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc., The Village at Gleannloch Farms is a not-for-profit community offering 123 independent living apartments and cottages for active adults aged 62 and above. In addition, the community offers a continuum of care including 30 assisted living apartments, 18 memory support residences, and 35 private skilled nursing suites.

Located at Champion Forest Drive and Northpointe Boulevard, the community is situated on 25 acres and is designed to resemble the property’s original architecture. Architect of the project, three architecture of Dallas, incorporated native Gleannloch Farms stone and wood overhangs, balconies, trellises and fences to promote a “countryside residence” exterior. The community’s interior, designed by Faulkner Design Group of Dallas, features arts-and-crafts period influences using wood paneling, stained glass and wood-beamed ceilings.

The community adds to the already extensive variety of residential housing options available in Gleannloch Farms. Other Gleannloch Farms amenities include a lakeside aquatic and athletic complex, equestrian center, championship golf course, hiking and biking trails, and highly acclaimed schools.

In addition to a full range of health care options, The Village at Gleannloch Farms offers a variety of resort-style amenities including landscaped courtyards, multiple dining venues, and common areas totaling over 148,000 square-feet. The common area spaces include a 100-seat chapel, library and business center, creative arts studio, full-service beauty salon and barbershop, heated outdoor saltwater pool and fitness center.

For information about The Village at Gleannloch Farms please visit the community web site at www.villageatgleannlochfarms.com, or call (877) 312-2140.