Southern Manor at Candler Senior Living

04/20/2026

We love our volunteers who keep the fun rolling at SMC!!
A big thank you to Mrs. Cendra with Gentiva, for and bringing the fun with one of our residents’ all-time favorite games…BINGO! 🎉

04/13/2026

😁 Sometimes it’s the simplest activities that bring the biggest smiles! 😊
A little noodle ball fun for everyone!!

04/09/2026

🌟🪴🪏Thank you to the fabulous ladies of the JOY group with Canoochee Missionary Baptist Church for spending time with our residents and leading such a sweet, meaningful planting activity!
💙They used the pots ((our hearts and what we put in our hearts is what God sees))
🪨Rocks ((hard times and trials so we can use those to praise God and give Him the glory )
🟤Soil ((is soft like Gods words and how he takes care of us-He gives us what we need like the soil gives the plant nutrients))
🪴Then everyone put a beautiful succulent plant in a pot!
Succulents don’t need a lot of care... but God ALWAYS gives us what we need! 🙏🏼HE takes care of you, like you will take care of your plant!🪴

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

🐰🌷Easter egg hunt fun at SMC! 🐣💛
We started off the week with meaningful devotions leading up to our Easter celebration:
“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said.” – Matthew 28:6 ✝️

Our residents (and even a few staff members!) got their steps in traveling all around the facility searching for eggs. Each egg was counted, and everyone was rewarded with a handmade crocheted bunny pin—such a sweet touch! 🐰
After the hunt, we gathered together and enjoyed a few Easter games and snacks!
It’s been a beautiful week celebrating the joy, hope, and togetherness of Easter! 💛

04/03/2026

🐰🩷🐣✝️👵🏽🧓🏻👨🏻‍🦳👴🏼
🌷We kicked off our Easter weekend yesterday with the sweetest visit from our friends at Metter Elementary School! The students and their amazing teachers brought Easter baskets filled with all kinds of goodies for our residents, and their joy was simply contagious. These precious “busy bunnies” delivered each basket with big smiles, warm hugs, and so much love!!!

💗 Honestly, I think their visit meant more than anything—you could see it written all over our residents’ faces. Moments like these remind us just how special our Metter community truly is. Sometimes, all you need is a hug. 💛

💯A special thank you to Katie and Brenna for thinking of our babies right alongside your own and taking the time to come brighten their day. Your kindness is such a beautiful example of being the HANDS and FEET of JESUS, and it truly touched our hearts! ✝️

We are also incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to their 5th Grade “Sharing Kindness and Love Project.” Because of your generosity, these students and staff were able to deliver 200 Easter baskets to THREE nursing homes!!!!! That’s AMAZING!!! 🤩
What a blessing this day was—not just for our residents, but for these sweet children as well.
Our hearts are so full at Southern Manor At Candler! ! 🐥💛

04/01/2026

Thank you, Mr. Woody Nasworthy and Oak Grove Chapel, for coming to SMC and blessing our residents with such beautiful gospel music! Everyone truly enjoyed the uplifting songs and the wonderful time of fellowship, along with the delicious refreshments afterwards. We appreciate you sharing your talents and bringing so much joy to our community!

04/01/2026

We are THRILLED to announce the grand opening of our brand new on-site WATER PARK! ☀️🌴🌊

The Residents already have their suits on and are enjoying the sun!

03/27/2026

🧁🍇🌈Happy FRI-YAY!!🌈🍇🧁

Today we celebrated our 🎈March birthdays + a little “This or That” Spring fun at SMC!
Our residents enjoyed celebrating together and meeting some new faces!

03/24/2026

Thank you, Chastity with Affinity, for the delicious donuts from Claxton Bakery!
Our residents enjoyed some easy listening music paired with a warm sweet treat on a chilly day—you are always so thoughtful and we appreciate your visits!
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03/23/2026

🐶🎀 Happy Monday from everyone here at SMC….including Birdie!
Sometimes, a wagging tail and a little extra love is all it takes to make someone’s whole day brighter!
Animals can be incredibly therapeutic, especially for our elderly population! Spending time with a sweet pup like Birdie can help reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and even boost mood by increasing feelings of joy and comfort! 🐶
We sure loved our time with Birdie girl today! 🐾