Senior Living News, May 2025
Legacy Reserve at Fritz Farm Newsletter
Around the world with Atlas - May 2025 - México
Resident´s Birthdays
Charles Hall 4th
Nona Polly 5th
Sara Troxel 7th
Martha Kerrick 8th
Susan Haddad 19th
Judy Schurman 19th
MaryAnn Van Dyke 21st
Michael Johnson 22nd
Trudy Clerkin 25th
Naomi Rose 25th
Marguertie Brown 26th
Doris Deaton 27th
June Cherry 29th
Marie Piekarski 30th
Celebrating May
April Fools Day- 1st
Good Friday- 18th
Easter- 20th
Events Spotlights
On mothers day we will be having a buffet! May 13th we will be holding our second cookbook meeting, please submit your favortie recepies to Mallory!! On memorial day we will be having our first cookout of the year and having Larry Corey come and preform!
The famous Aztec Calendar, shown in its original colors, is also known as the “Stone of the Sun.” It depicts the Sun God Tonatiuh, the fifth sun, at its center.
VIva México !!
Alexa play "Violín Huapango" from "Mariachi Vargas"
Featured on the 1986 album Mexicanísimo, this recording stands among the most beautiful treasures of Mexican folk music. Created as a special edition for the World Cup, it captured the hearts of FIFA staff, team directors, players, and visitors from around the globe. Behind its unforgettable sound was Don Pepe Martínez, the masterful composer and musical director known as the “Mozart of Mariachi,” whose spirit lives on in every note.
Associate of the Month
Minerva Flores
Minerva consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that every room she touches is cleaned to the best of her ability. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she always takes that extra moment to make sure each resident is happy! She is dependable, kind, and always willing to lend a hand to her teammates. Minerva is the kind of person who leads by example, she is hardworking, humble, and consistently positive. We are so grateful to have her on our team!
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race held every year on the first Saturday in May in Louisville, Kentucky. It features 3-year-old thoroughbred horses racing 1.25 miles on a dirt track, and the whole thing usually lasts about two minutes. It’s the first race in the Triple Crown series and is sometimes called “The Run for the Roses” because the winner gets a blanket of roses. While it’s technically just a horse race, it’s also a huge event full of fancy fashion, big parties, betting, and tradition. Even people who don’t usually care about horse racing tune in for the fun and excitement.
Viva México !!
Around the World with Atlas
A Land of Spirit, Color, and Eternal Stories, Mexico is more than a country—it’s a heartbeat, a song carried by the wind across deserts, jungles, mountains, and beautyful beaches. A place where ancient civilizations whisper through pyramids and murals, and modern life dances to the rhythm of a strong and unique cultural heritage.
The word “México” comes from the Náhuatl words “Metztli” (moon) and “xictli” (navel or belly button), meaning “the belly button of the moon.” The Mexicas pronounced it “Meshico.”
According to legend, the Mexica people were the last of the nomadic tribes to arrive in central Anáhuac (yep, that was the ancient name for the heartland of what’s now Mexico). They came from a mythical island called Aztlán—which is why they’re also called Aztecs. They were searching for a sign sent by their main god, Huitzilopochtli: an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, devouring a snake. That was the sacred place where they were to build their city.
And they did find it—right in the middle of a vast lake called Texcoco. Legend says they took refuge on that small patch of land in the lake and founded their settlement, Tenochtitlan, around 1325. By the time the Spanish arrived in 1519, they were stunned by the sight of a majestic, dream-like well-organized metropolis—Tenochtitlan—one of the largest cities in the world at that time.
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May,” celebrates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although it’s not Mexico’s Independence Day, it was an important win during a tough time.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that honors and remembers the men and women in the military who died while serving their country. It’s observed on the last Monday of May, and many people visit cemeteries or memorials, hold parades, or take a moment of silence to reflect.
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Recipes of the Month
Guacamole
Ingredients:
3 avocados, ripe
½ small yellow onion, finely diced
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
1. Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
4. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.
Viva México !!
The Corn Tamers
Corn has been a staple of Mexican culture and cuisine for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations long before the Mexicas and even the Pre-classical Mayans wich are prior to 1000 BC. It’s used in countless traditional dishes such as tortillas, tamales, pozole, tacos, chilaquiles, enchiladas, sopes and so on.
They were masters in combine native ingredients like chile, cacao, and vanilla, Mexican cuisine has shaped global tastes and preserved a deep connection to the country’s agricultural and cultural roots.
Resident of the Month
Gloria Staples
We love having Gloria Staples at Legacy Reserve! She’s always so kind and friendly, and her smile makes everyone feel happy. Gloria is great to be around and makes our community feel like home. We’re really glad she’s part of our Legacy family.
Colors of México
Collaborators
Mallory McCulloch
