Blog Posts for WW Newnan
Our own Norma Haynes, this year’s Coweta Citizen of the Year, received new flags for the community from US Congressman Drew Ferguson and State Senator Matt Brass. Congratulations Norma! Read more in the Newnan Times Herald.
We’ve always said our residents make the best neighbors – and Norma is a shining example. This coveted award is given by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta to recognize a person’s volunteer work. Norma, known as the “mother of public safety,” was the driving force behind the Newnan Coweta Public Safety Foundation – created to …
Are you caring for a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? We invite you to come to our monthly Caregivers Support Group, where you’ll be in the company of others who share your same concerns. The group is facilitated by our chaplain, Rev. Sharon …
It’s the peak of the strawberry season in Georgia. Try this delicious vinaigrette that features those sweet red berries found in grocery stores and farmers’ markets everywhere: Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients: 1/3 cup mashed Georgia strawberries 1/2 cup olive oil 5 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp cherry …
Shopping locally can be a great way to add healthful foods to your diet while conserving natural resources. That’s why the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to “Go Further with Food” by choosing foods that are healthful to the environment and their bodies during National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March. Food purchased at …
It’s apple season in Georgia! September is the perfect time to make a day trip to one of north Georgia’s orchards to buy a bag or a bushel or pick your own, or to find Georgia grown varieties of apples at your local farm stand and grocery store. Here’s a recipe that’s perfect to serve …
While many people prepare for a natural disaster by stocking up on essentials like batteries, flashlights and bottled water, they often forget the importance of having a plan in place if a family member gets sick during an emergent weather event. “Those in the path of a natural disaster are often so focused on other …
Try this healthy, delicious recipe for easy summer succotash from Georgia Grown. Ingredients: 8 ears fresh corn (in husks) 1 Vidalia onion 2 cups edamame peas 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tarragon Directions: 1. Peel back corn husks halfway and soak corn in cold water for 15-20 minutes. 2. Slice onion crosswise 1/2″ thick. Place both …
Data from many studies suggest that the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise. However, many of the symptoms associated with early Alzheimer’s disease are the same as those associated with hearing loss. According to a recent study led by Frank R. Lin, M.D., Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, the risk of dementia …
It’s the height of peach season here in Georgia and there’s nothing better than a peach-inspired dish to serve to family and friends or take to a potluck! Stop by your grocery store or local farmers market, pick up some fresh peaches and try this recipe from the Georgia Peach Council. This Southern spin on …