Around the world with Atlas - April 2025 - Greece
Resident’s Birthdays
Ed McCracken – April 7
Jerome Rosenberg – April 15
Sharon May (Mary) – April 29
Maurice Halter – April 30
Our memory care neighborhood has introduced a new activity that the residents absolutely love! Starting in March, we launched a fresh program designed to get everyone moving on Tuesdays at 10 AM. Ian Lee Hwang, also known as SB, combines dance and martial arts to energize our residents. SB is a nationally and internationally recognized entertainer, known for his talents in dance, spoken word, and music. His impressive career includes performing for U.S. troops aboard battleships and hosting multiple conferences for middle and high school students. We’re thrilled with the positive response to this new program and love seeing the smiles and laughter of our memory care residents.
Greek Heritage
Alexa play "Conquest of Paradise" from "Vangelis"
“Conquest of Paradise“ is a musical composition by Greek Composer Vangelis, created for the 1992 film 1492: Conquest of Paradise directed by Ridley Scott. The film depicts Christopher Columbus’ journey to the New World, and Vangelis’ score perfectly captures the sense of adventure, discovery, and grandeur.
Associate of the Month
Nyla Cook
What can we say about Nyla Cook? Nyla has a great heart for the residents, and it shows in her work. She is a team player that has helped many residents and her fellow associates throughout the building. Nyla is so kind and polite. Here are some things that you may not know about Nyla. She has a one-year-old son, and she is a YouTube influencer. In her down time, Nyla writes music and loves to paint. One of her sayings is that “live each day as if it might be your last but dream as if you will live forever”. Please congratulate Nyla as our April employee of the month.
Living With Purpose
Living With Purpose is one of our new activities that we have added to the monthly calendar. If you did not attend the first class, then you missed a great session with Kristen Thomas from Compassionate Care Hospice. We are so glad that Kristen has donated her time to explore living with purpose sessions. I’m sure you are wondering what living with purpose is about. It is a safe space where our residents can express concerns about life and desires for the future. We hope that residents can explore ideas and ways they are able to help in our community as seniors and each other. Please make sure you are at the next Living With Purpose session this month.
Greek Heritage
Around the World with Atlas
Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, is a land where ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture come together. From the awe-inspiring ruins of the Acropolis of Athens, where the Parthenon stands as a symbol of classical Greece, to the mystical sanctuary of Delphi, once considered the center of the world in ancient times, Greece is rich in heritage and mystical past.
The whitewashed cliffs of Santorini showcase Mediterranean charm. Whether exploring ancient ruins, sun-drenched islands, or dramatic landscapes, Greece captivates with its timeless beauty and profound legacy.
Toga Party
This month we celebrate all things Greece! You know Madison at Clermont loves any reason to celebrate and we are excited to host our first ever Senior Living Toga Party on April 17th from 5-7pm. Invite your family and friends to join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Togas are highly encouraged to be worn by all! This month in STEM class we will be working on the residents’ attire for the party. STEM class is on Thursdays at 2:45pm in the activity room. So, residents, please come to STEM class to work on your toga!
Prayer Group
A few of the residents are seeking other residents that would like to participate in the evening prayer group once a week. The prayer group will meet once a week on Wednesdays at 5:45pm after dinner in the lobby. This prayer group is for all residents wanting to pray for each other and their families. The prayer group will be overseen by the residents. Staff and family members are welcome to join during prayer.
Bird Feeder
We love our front desk concierge staff. They are always looking out for the residents. Once a year there is a bird migration that takes place through Florida and if you put out bird feeders you may be lucky to see nature up-close and personal. Treva, our front desk concierge, brought in a bird feeder and the residents enjoyed the birds coming in to eat from the feeder. The residents have expressed their gratitude and love for this up-close experience as they enjoy Florida beautiful weather.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)
Ingredients:
4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ cup olives (dark or green)
1 block of feta cheese (about 200g)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar (optional)
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Crusty bread (for serving)
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Add the olives and gently toss everything together. Place the block of feta cheese on top of the salad. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar (if using). Sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side.
Resident of the Month
Jerome Rosenberg
Jerome Rosenberg was born April 15, 1925, in Boston Massachusetts. He has 3 children and 12 grandchildren. He served in both WWII and the Korean War as an electrical engineer working on airplanes. Mr. Rosenberg has degrees in electrical engineering, finance and music. For many years he owned a business, a burglar and fire alarm company, that he eventually sold to Honeywell. This upcoming July 4th Mr. Rosenberg and his wife will be married for 78 years. In his spare time, Mr. Rosenberg loves to hear great music and play golf. One of his favorite sayings is that “we grow old too soon and smart too late”. He encourages everyone to exercise at least 3 times per week and never stop learning to keep your mind and body in shape. As we see him throughout the month of April, please wish him a happy 100th birthday and congratulate him on being the Resident of the Month!
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