The Piedmont at Buckhead

The Piedmont at Buckhead has planned a fun way to close out 2020! The socially-distanced New Year’s Eve party will look back at the activities and programs and highlight the many wonderful friendships that were strengthened throughout the year. The Zest Department will also give a sneak peek into the many exciting plans for 2021. There will also be music and entertainment planned as part of the festivities. Happy New Year!

Join us on Friday, December 18th at 2 p.m. for a virtual painting class and learn how to create a winter landscape. Paint along or simply watch for a relaxing time. RSVP to receive the Zoom link by calling 404.419.7134.

Please join us on Thursday, December 10th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we celebrate the holidays with seasonal cheer! Enjoy our beautiful holiday décor and delicious themed desserts and refreshments during our socially-distanced Home for the Holidays event. Discover a lifestyle full of opportunities and take a tour of our senior living community. Due to limiting seating, reservations are required. Please call 404.419.7134 to RSVP.

The Piedmont at Buckhead’s maintenance-free lifestyle means residents now have time to pursue interests and passions. For many, that also means discovering hobbies such as art. The active retirement community will host a virtual painting class via Zoom, inviting residents to tap into their creativity. From the comfort and safety of their residences, participants will create a stunning abstract sunset under the guidance of an instructor. The class is just one of the many opportunities for creative pursuits offered at The Piedmont at Buckhead.

The Piedmont at Buckhead marks its 13th anniversary with a socially distanced celebration. The Zest Department has planned back-to-back-to-back social hours to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents and give everyone the opportunity to attend. Residents are also invited to join the fun by celebrating their own wedding anniversaries. They’ll have an opportunity to display and share their beautiful wedding memories through photos and mementos.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The Piedmont at Buckhead is encouraging residents to go pink and dress in their favorite attire to help bring attention to breast cancer which affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. A balloon release will take place on the active retirement community’s Bistro Patio to honor all women fighting breast cancer, have won the fight and the ones in our memories. Donations will be accepted for Susan G. Komen.

Residents at The Piedmont at Buckhead have access to a wealth of fascinating programs and lectures which can be enjoyed via Zoom and live streams. From the comfort and convenience of their residences, they can explore virtual tours of world-renowned museums or attend a college-level class. Among the October highlights is an informative series entitled DocTalks: Building Healthy Bones. A common issue for many, arthritis affects roughly 66 million Americans. Join us virtually... for an interactive conversation with Dr. Parvinchiha from CareMore Health, who will share steps that you can take to protect your joints, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Dr. P. will talk about how arthritis affects the joints and other structures, like your bones, and will provide strategies on how to minimize the impact of arthritis in your life. Join us on October 9th at 1:30 p.m. with the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88057349690. See more

We are celebrating our resident Helen D., 100, in honor of National Centenarian's Day. Helen was married for 64 years and gave birth to 14 children, eight sons and six daughters. With such a big family, everyone had a role and responsibilities to keep everything going. She is proud of all of her children and that they have made contributions each in their own way. Her advice to today’s youth? Always treat people with respect and create a welcoming home. When asked about her secret to longevity, she said good genes as her mom lived to be 105! She also attributes her strong faith. What an inspiration!

In honor of National Centenarian's Day tomorrow, we are celebrating resident Irene W., who is 106. Irene's story is one of strength, as she was a single, working mom and raised her three daughters during a time when single parenthood was uncommon. She also had a long career working for the National Cancer Research Center and has always been active, walking 6 miles a day in her youth. Her advice? "Get as much education as you can. That’s very important. Be diligent and read as much as you can."

Technology enables residents at The Piedmont at Buckhead to stay active and engaged as they social distance. Each month, the Zest Department carefully reviews streaming concerts, online lectures and virtual concerts for residents to enjoy from the comfort and safety of their residences. For example, in August, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Virtual Stage series is sure to be a hit! Residents are invited to tune into specially curated content, including live performances and insightful conversations with the conductors and soloists.

At The Piedmont at Buckhead, residents can stay active and fit while practicing social distancing. The active retirement community offers numerous opportunities for physical activity, including virtual classes. Three times a week, residents can participate in a live-stream of B-Fit, which provides a full-body workout. The Zest Department provides personal fitness bands to each resident so they can join from the comfort and safety of their residence. At The Piedmont at Buckhead, fitness matters!

The Piedmont at Buckhead continues taking precautions and practicing safety measures to keep residents safe. Outdoor activities, for example, will ensure residents can social distance while enjoying fitness classes. The active retirement community’s walking club meets daily and encourages residents to stay active while reaping the many benefits of being outdoors. Best of all, walking maps are providing, enabling residents to track their mileage as they explore the Buckhead neighborhood.

Though residents at The Piedmont at Buckhead are social distancing, they aren’t missing out on Independence Day fun! Everyone is encouraged to dress in red, white and blue to mark America’s 244th birthday. The creative Zest Department has planned all-American fun and the culinary team has created a delicious menu. Also, residents will have an opportunity to participate in an uplifting Zoom presentation featuring Colonel Phillips Smith, a resident at a sister-community. Col. Smith will share an empowering speech about his experience as a prisoner of war and provide strategies for coping during hard times. Happy Independence Day!

Observed annually on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day celebrates the special role of dads and father-figures in their families and society. The Piedmont at Buckhead will honor the wonderful men calling the senior living community home with a day fit for a king! The Zest Department will also deliver well-wishes, photos, and videos submitted by residents’ families via SRG Sentiments to mark the occasion.

At The Piedmont, the Zest Department continues to offer opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged while social distancing. Each week, physical and mental activities encourage residents to challenge themselves. Whether joining the walking club for a stroll or attending the Mental Olympics class, there’s plenty to do at this active retirement community!

Memorial Day pays tribute to the brave servicemen and women who died defending our nation’s freedoms. The Piedmont at Buckhead will pause to reflect on these many sacrifices. An all-American observance is also planned with an old-school hot dog cart delivering delicious treats and beverages to each residence.

The Piedmont at Buckhead will host a virtual tea party, encouraging residents to celebrate Mother’s Day while social distancing. The Zest Department will deliver decadent fruit tarts, mini scones, macaroons and petit fours along with an assortment of teas to each residence. Residents will then join their neighbors via Zoom to mingle while enjoying lovely harp music. Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanks to the creativity of The Piedmont at Buckhead’s Zest Department, residents are able to enjoy a wealth of programming while practicing social distancing. Each week, for example, the Great Courses series offers opportunities for lifelong learning. Residents explore a variety of subjects from art to history and everything in between.

From FaceTime to Skype and social media, residents at The Piedmont at Buckhead are learning how to stay connected to loved ones. The active retirement community is hosting informative classes, providing one-on-one guidance on using smartphones and gadgets to communicate with grandchildren and great-grands. Residents are thrilled to learn how to send and receive photos and share highlights of their day with family.