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Viewpoints: Challenging & Exciting Times!
Tom Cronemeyer, Administrator, Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
With the addition of the Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center at Magnolia Manor of St.
Simons, we have accomplished a goal that has
been long sought. In addition to the Americus
campus, Magnolia Manor of St. Simons now provides
all three levels of retirement living on one
campus. Independent Villas, Catered Living and
Assisted Living are now complimented and
strengthened by skilled nursing care and rehabilitation
services.
It has truly been a blessing to me to serve as
administrator as I have enjoyed helping Magnolia
Manor establish a presence here - first with the
wonderful residents, families and staff of the
retirement community, and now with those at the
We might not be able to hammer nails, tote lumber,
shingle a roof, or paint walls, but we certainly
can provide support and love to the Habitat for
Humanity’s House of Faith building crew.
Magnolia Manor of St. Marys’ residents recently
offered their support for the new Habitat for
Humanity house being built
in St. Marys by providing
lunches to those building it.
The home is being constructed
by Habitat for
Humanity-St. Marys, however
they are not doing all the
work alone. Local churches
are offering their assistance
in its labor as well as a group
of 20 students from Milligan
College. When most college
students are at the beach
soaking up the rays during
spring break, these students
from Tennessee selflessly
gave up there vacation to spend the week in
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Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There are
many challenges ahead as we shift gears with
the addition of the Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. As administrator, it is my responsibility to
see that all residents are provided quality care
through unrivaled healthcare and wellness programs.
A wonderful team of professionals
throughout the campus joins me in fulfilling our
mission. Many lives will be forever changed
because of the ministry of Magnolia Manor here.
Structural and aesthetic improvements as well as
changes in organizational philosophy will help us
reach our goals. The St. Simons campus will be
true to Magnolia Manor’s tradition of providing
comfortable housing, services and care in a
Christian atmosphere.
We are very excited about the possibilities in our
bright (sunny) future here on St. Simons Island.
Viewpoints: St. Marys’ Residents Offer a Helping Hand to Habitat
Dianne Feine, Administrator, Magnolia Manor of St. Marys
Kingsland. And that’s where Magnolia Manor of
St. Marys joined in to help.
On March 8, seven residents and employees,
known as the seven dwarfs, worked tirelessly making
sandwiches and preparing lunches for the
group. Resident Marcia Bellusci (Happy) was able
to get fruit and snacks donated by the U.S. Navy
Commissary in Kingsland and a supply of potato
chips was donated by Wal-Mart. Ms. Catherine
Hoey, 96 years old, commented that she felt like
“Grumpy”, but was
supremely devoted to completing
the task. Ms.
Virginia Besley was definitely
“Sleepy”, but she
easily handled the task of
spreading peanut-butter
and jelly on the bread.
Others helping were Ms.
Carol Blondheim (Sneezy),
Ms. Madeline Warren
(Bashful), Marcia Bellusci,
Dianne Feine (Doc), and
Residents Carol Blondheim, Madelyn Warren and Virginia
Nikki Dunn (Dopey).
Besley visit with a student taking a break from building to
With the help of Ms.
enjoy a bite of lunch.
Louise Carley and Ms.
Jewell Farris, the box lunches were topped off with
a label that read, “Made with love for you!
Magnolia Manor of St. Marys”. After preparing the
lunches, we delivered and served them to the very
hungry builders.
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