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Canterbury Tales, CTales, is the monthly newsletter prepared by the Residents and Staff of Canterbury Court for the enjoyment of the Residents, their friends and families, and prospective residents. It is published from September through June each year and is approximately 30 pages long. Residents, staff members and friends send articles about their committees, department …
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“I shall find out thousands and thousands of things. I shall find out about people and creatures and everything that grows, and I shall never stop making Magic. I’m well, I’m well.” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Garden” If you read “The Secret Garden,” you’ll remember the young characters found magic and mental and …
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Janet Dawson refers to her choosing Canterbury Court as a “stroke of good luck.” The North Carolina native landed in the Atlanta area in the 1960s right after Canterbury Court opened. Her move to Canterbury Court was made in 2012 after suffering a minor stroke. You can find her some days enjoying a cup of …
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Some seniors think they shouldn’t begin their search for a senior apartment until they need daily care, but they may not realize that moving to senior living can greatly enhance your independent lifestyle. And if you’re not immediately ready to move, joining a wait list allows you to make a thoughtful decision and get to …
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“Elder orphan.” “Solo senior.” “Solo ager.” These terms refer to the growing number of older Americans who are single, childless, and/or have no family members who will be there for them if they need care. If you fall into this category, planning for retirement has some unique challenges that go beyond financial decisions. Here are …
Read MoreMarch 9, 2021 Dear Residents, Family Members, Trustees, Community Partners, and Staff, Yesterday the CDC published guidance for how to protect yourself and others when you’ve been fully vaccinated. A copy of the high-level guidance is attached to this memo for your reference. Additional information can be found at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html. The guidance provides guidelines for …
Read MorePlease click here for information on the CDC’s guidance when you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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They say it takes a village. And in this case, it takes a community to take care of the gardens at Canterbury Court in Buckhead. The Garden Committee provides a lot of input to the team members who handle the gardens at Canterbury Court. Canterbury’s Garden Committee and its members are active, engaged and focused …
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021 Dear Canterbury Residents, Employees, Family Members, Trustees, and Community Partners, Yesterday we reported that over 70% of our employees had received at least one dose of the Covid vaccine. Yesterday we held our third and final vaccine clinic with CVS and we are thrilled to report that 87% of our staff have …
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021 Dear Canterbury Residents, Employees, Family Members, Trustees, and Community Partners, It has been almost three weeks since we have had to send out a notification of a positive Covid case and we have been Covid free in the community for the last few weeks. We did just learn, however, of a positive …
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For active and independent older adults, choosing a senior living community is a chance to craft the retirement they’ve been thinking about for years. They get to choose a new place to call home, in a location they like, among like-minded people their age. They can maximize their retirement savings and preserve their estate for …
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