Piedmont Adult Living Services

Amazing Grace

As we sit alone, pondering, in our mind;
Never knowing, what, we might find.
A thought so hateful, we may cry A pain so deep, we tend to wonder, Why?
There’s always the thought, it’s what, my pastor said,
Never the realization, yes that’s what I read.
For God so loved the world, for you, his Son bleed and died.
Ask your pastor, will he sacrifice, His son’s hide?
I look to the hills, from whence cometh my help.
I cannot put my trust in man, he’s only for self.
I stand solidly, on his work.
I give little thought, on the things I’ve heard.
Because, it’s not about you or the color of your face.
But it’s all about Jehovah's Amazing Grace.

By Johnnie W. McCall

IMPORTANT REMINDER

In the event of inclement weather, (snow, freezing rain or power outage), we will list our closing on the following TV stations:
WSOC—Channel 9
WCNC—Channel 36

PALS WILL BE CLOSED FOR Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012

PALS Adult Day Health Care Program
”Where Compassion is our Only Medicine”

Here’s to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold.

Spotlight on: Employee of the Month
Yanak (Angel) Irwin

Yanak (Angel) Irwin has been employed at PALS for two years. She comes from Delaware and has joined our team adding a special "teachers' style" to program development. Angel has been with us 2 years and 5 months. Angel moved here with her two younger daughters while leaving her oldest daughter to attend Delaware State University. She has one son who is a professional boxer and a father of two boys (Yes she is a Grandmother). Since moving to Charlotte, her middle daughter attends North Carolina Central University while her youngest daughter attends Providence High.

Yanak (Angel) is an inspirational teacher and colleague who teaches all of our staff using a curriculum approach to programming, while the staff (mostly medical background) teaches her about the world of health care. It really is a good fit and a supportive learning environment for all. Yanak works with all skill levels of cognitive participants to prepare a "person centered program" that is welcomed by our family members and caregivers. Plus, she does all of the supervision of activity staff. The staff feels that she is tough, but fair and as a director that is what you look for in leadership positions.

Yanak began her employment as a part-time employee, and later became a full-time Curriculum Coordinator. She currently holds the position as a Client Care Coordinator. Yanak has significantly contributed to the success of PALS within the two years she has been here.

Her expertise, leadership and friendship have been instrumental at our agency this year. We thank her for her many hours of hard work as she gets to know many new faces and families here at Piedmont Adult Living Services (PALS). We are thankful you are here! Congratulations, Yanak!

The Sunago Singers of Pritchard Memorial Baptist

PALS was honored to have The Sunago Singer of Pritchard Memorial Baptist to perform for our Christmas Dinner. The preformed “The Christmas Story in Carols and Poetry”.

The group was started in the 70’s to travel on Christian Tours. The name Sunago is Greek and means: Gather together for a good purpose. You had to be 55 or over to join and most of the members back then were retired. The group is considered the Senior Citizens Choir at Pritchard. Wherever the group goes they hope to honor God and always sing a joyful noise.

The singers are: Joyce & Bill Montgomery, Joanne & John Horn, Lib Brand, Ruth Bumgardner, Rev. Stan Heiser, Velma Wall, Grace Morgan, Judy Kelly, Sylvia Link, Katie Losh, Peggy Spence, Marion McGaha, Paul Miner, David Owensby, Freda Reid, Christine Wilson, Anne Roberson, Kaye Talbert, Nona Thompson, Richard Wallace, Lottie West, Lucile Bell. The pianist is Lori Williams , the narrator is Rev. Stan Heiser. Don’t miss a chance to hear them perform!!!

A Special Thank You from PALS Staff

All of the PALS staff would like to say thank you to the following participants and their caregivers for your kind Christmas gifts. The staff truly appreciated them.

Dr. T (William Taylor)
Flo Smith
Jeanette Mcilwaine
Magaline Gibson
Beryl Williams
Gho Zhao
Alberta Peterson
Mary Stroud
Stacie Davis
Albertha Simmons
John Etters
Cynthia Huntley
Sandra Kuykendall
Sylvester Harris
Cynthia Black

Caregivers Note:

Dear PALS Staff:

Thank you for the delightful gifts for Dr. T at Christmas. Whenever Dad sits in his recliner this winter, he is bundled up with his Snuggie—From PALS.

Thanks for all you do everyday to improve life for all those affected by dementia, both patients and their families.

Becky & Lester Ranson

Welcome:
Stphan Howell
Connie Jones
Vashti Robinson
Pete Stinson
Mildred Fleming
Elvira Cedeno

Thanks:
PALS would like to thank the following for their generous donations:
Laura Wadford
The Burning Tree Book Club
Audrey Weaver

Please remember if any information changes to let PALS know immediately: (phone, address, medications, etc)