Senior Living News,
September 2025
Madison at Clermont Newsletter
Around the world with Atlas - September 2025 - Scotland
Resident’s Birthdays
Joan Baldwin September 09
Ricky Isker September 11
Carol Walton September 14
Jack Bulmer September 22
Lorina Baldwin September 27
Events Spotlight
Assisted Living Week
Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland
“Or, a lion rampant Gules armed and langued Azure within a double tressure flory counter-flory of the second”, meaning a red lion with blue tongue and claws on a yellow field and surrounded by a red double royal tressure flory counter-flory device.
Associate of the Month
Keshia Brady
Born and raised in Florida, Keshia Brady values hard work, integrity, and strong community connections. She is currently pursuing further education in nursing, motivated by a desire to expand her clinical skills and enhance the quality of care she can provide to build meaningful relationships with the patients and families she serves. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, music, traveling, being outdoors and spending quality time with her family. Please congratulate Keshia on being employee of the month!
Scottish Heart
Alexa play "Why" from "Annie Lennox"
Opening her debut solo album Diva, “Why” stands as one of Annie Lennox’s most moving and vulnerable performances. Stripped of the theatricality of her Eurythmics years, the song reveals a deeply personal voice—aching, intimate, and direct. Built on a restrained arrangement of piano, subtle strings, and Lennox’s soaring vocals, it captures the quiet devastation of regret and the search for reconciliation.
As the lead single, “Why” not only set the tone for Diva but also redefined Lennox as a solo artist: elegant, emotionally raw, and capable of blending pop with artful sophistication. It remains one of her signature songs, an anthem of tenderness and strength.
True Love
What does true love look like? Melvin and Shirley Traub are a testament to true love they have been married for 75 years. They have one daughter and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Melvin served in the military during World War II and Shirley was a home caretaker. Whenever you see one the other is close behind. They are a loving couple who care for their family and community. Happy 75th anniversary!
Welcome to Scotland
Around the World with Atlas
Scotland: The Land Beyond the Wall
When the Roman Empire pushed north into Britannia, it met fierce tribes the legions could never conquer. To mark the limit of their reach, the Romans built Hadrian’s Wall, and further north, the Antonine Wall — yet beyond lay the untamed lands we now call Scotland.
By the 8th century, Scotland began to take shape as a kingdom, often in conflict with its southern neighbor, England. Centuries of wars, heroes like William Wallace, and an enduring sense of independence defined its story. In 1707, Scotland formally united with England, creating Great Britain, which later grew into the United Kingdom alongside Ireland.
Still today, Scotland remains proudly distinct — with its Gaelic roots, tartans, castles, and legendary landscapes reminding the world of a culture that was never fully subdued.
Snapshot
Here’s a snapshot of what happens at corporate office for the residents. To provide quality programing daily there is a lot of planning that takes place. Mark Wright-Ahern, our Lifestyle Director, was asked to be a part of planning for the 2026 theme. We take pride in our communities and it’s so important that the activities that we create are first class. Many of the executives at corporate office, along with a handful of Lifestyle Directors, worked very hard to make sure that our communities provide life-changing experiences for both our residents and staff. Atlas is a one-of-a-kind company that is leading senior living throughout the nation.
We Love You
Are you challenging yourself? Please try to find something that pushes you a little bit each day. Take a longer walk, play a harder game or go on a trip with other residents. If you keep your body moving, you will feel better and stay healthy. Don’t spend all day alone in your apartment. Get out and meet others or join in on one of our activities. The directors are here to help you anytime and we love spending time with you!
Superman
Up, up and away, the residents went as they enjoyed watching the new Superman movie. The residents were able to take a journey to compare the old Superman movies to the new ones and they loved the changes. Their favorite character was Krypto the Dog. If you haven’t been out with us lately, you’re missing out! Come out and enjoy our next adventure. Always remember adventure is out there!
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Recipe Spotlight:
Scottish Shortbread
Ingredients:
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) sugar
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
Mix in flour and salt, forming a soft dough.
Press into a lined baking pan, prick with a fork, and cut into fingers.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until pale golden. Cool before serving.
Perfect with tea on a misty Scottish afternoon.
Resident of the Month
Thomas Girmscheid
Thomas Girmscheid, better known as Tom, is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom and his wife Dorothy had 4 children. For more than 30 years in Milwaukee, Tom worked as a welder on cranes for tall buildings. When Tom and Dorothy came to Florida, they loved Walt Disney World, so they spent a large amount of time at the parks. During his free time, Tom enjoys gardening and being outside. We would like to congratulate to Thomas Girmscheid on being Resident of the Month.
Collaborators
Paige Schroeder
