January
Madison Heights at The Prado Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
Martha “Nell” Davidson- 01/24
Barbara Evans- 01/22
Celebrating January
Happy New Year!!!
Travis Barnhill- 01/05
Tamika Moody- 01/09
Brian Coker- 01/19
We also Celebrate
New Year’s Day
January 1st
National Hangover
January 1st
National Science Fiction Day
January 2nd
J.R.R. Tolkien Day
January 3rd
National Word Nerd Day
January 9th
Houseplant Appreciation Day
January 10th
Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 15th
National Popcorn Day
January 19th
National Handwriting Day
January 23rd
National Puzzle Day
January 29th
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
The most visited National Park
in the United Estates
Clingmans Dome
At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Tennessee. On clear days you can see over 100 miles in any direction. The highest peak in the park is easy to access for visitors of all ages and abilities and a must for any visit
Cades Cove
This beautiful misty mountain
valley is perhaps the most
popular spot in the park with its historic cabins, abundant wildlife, including black bears. The fall is the best time to visit providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and some of the best fall foliage found anywhere in the world.
Rodney "Coach" Collins and Bob Nystrom
We wanted to take a second and recognize the passing of two of our sweet residents, “Coach” and Bob. Both of these sweet men resided in the 100 Hall Neighborhood. “Coach” was an incredibly funny gentleman who loved to walk around, especially in the garden. Mr. Bob was a long-time resident of the Prado and was a warm smile that brightened up our hall. We will miss these two men very much.
Executive Director, Daylin Warren
My name is Daylin Warren, Executive Director of our comforting community. My team and I are passionate about helping families navigate Alzheimer’s and dementia care by providing their loved ones an enriching place to live.
Notes to our Caregivers
“Brittany, thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Your warm smiles and hugs will make any hard day better. We hope you know how appreciated you are by us!”
Wanda Collins, Family Member
“Jodi, from the very beginning when mama moved in you have been so sweet and helpful. It takes a special person to do what you do. This is a God given gift and blessings over you throughout your career.”
Mickie Bailey, Family Member
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January Recipe Spotlight
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie is a staple here at the Prado when the weather is cold. We would love to share with you our delicious recipe that you can find cooked with love by one of our incredible chefs!
Ingredients:
1/3cup butter or margarine
1/3cup chopped onion
1/3cup all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon pepper
1 3/4cups from 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso ™ Classic Chicken Broth
1/2cup milk
2 1/2cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
2cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Directions:
Heat oven to 425°F. Prepare pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie pan.
In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened.
Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. During last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In lasagna pan, pour enough sauce to lightly coat bottom of pan, place 4 noodles side by side on the bottom lengthwise.
Spoon 1/2 cheese mixture over noodles smooth, layer on 1/2 beef mixture, sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, press down and top with 1/3 of remaining sauce.
Place 6 lasagna noodles crosswise, side by side, may have to snap off ends to fit in pan.
Repeat step 2
Place 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over top of sauce.
Lightly spread remaining sauce over top of noodles
Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, bake for 35 minutes.
Uncover and continue to bake for additional 15-20 minutes.
Let rest prior to serving.
Resident of the Month
Nancy Conner
Our spotlight resident for the month of January is Nancy Conner, she was born on August 6, 1946. She received her associate degree in liberal arts. Nancy enjoys walking outside and socializing with friends. A few of her favorite places to visit are New York City, Nashville, California Hollywood.
Nancy enjoys bingo, painting and walking around the community with the other residents. She loves to talk about her life history and how she taught Sunday school in Woodstock, GA. Mrs. Nancy enjoys doing her daily crafts and exercise. Thank you, Mrs. Nancy, for being a part of the Prado family!
What makes the Smoky Mountains smokey? The mist is formed from the vapor given off by all the plants in the mountains. When the vapor is released, the molecules that make up the gas scatter blue light from the sky, giving the fog its blue color.
Collaborators
Daylin Warren
