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January

Madison at Ocoee
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80 N Clarke Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761

January 1st 2024

Resident´s Birthdays

Nancy Gray 1/2/24Susan Widell 14/24Bob Grenzer 1/11/24Harris Jones 1/13/24Kelly Whitehead 1/17/24Sarah Velez 1/19/24Ronald Saputo 1/21/24Norma Gregory 1/22/24Peggy Bradley 1/24/24

Month's Celebrations

The Great Smoky Mountains, we will be traveling through this area of the United States. The Smoky Mountains is known for beautiful views and exciting places to explore. We will be enjoying treats, and special foods you can only get in this special part of our country.

January Special Events

Entertainers for the month of January. January 7th music with Eliza, January 14th Daniel Coy, January 21st Bob G, January 28th Mario. Lunch Outing January 25th, January 31st Birthday and Auction.

Leadership Team

Janell Dunn
Executive Director

Barbie Walmer
Business Office Director

Nneka Thomas
Wellness Director

Jenifer Cain
Sales and Marketing Director

Bridgette Bonnick
Dining Services Director

Christine Gerard
Lifestyles Director

January Poem

Sparkling winter sunshine, faces all aglow, making resolutions and angels in the snow..

Associate of the Month

Miguel Cohen

Miguel Cohen, Associate of the Month January 2024 | Madison at Ocoee

Miguel is from the tropical island of Jamaica. He moved to Georgia in 2018 and worked in the Hotel industry as chef. In 2019 Florida became is new home working in the panhandle as a chef for one of the hotel chains. Miguel decided to settle in the Orlando area in 2022. He has one brother and one sister. Miguel enjoys all sports football, soccer and basketball and his team is the Magic. He has joined our Dietary team and has a great attitude with the staff and residents.

Atlas Exploring the National Parks

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.

Discovering National Parks

Janell Dunn Executive Director Madison at Ocoee

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am looking forward to an amazing 2024! May this be our best year yet. We are excited to announce every month this year will bring us a new themed month to experience a National park

Every month we will journey to that National park through documentaries, facts, food, games, site seeing and speakers. For the month of January our National park is The Great Smokey Mountains. I can’t wait to hear your stories about The Great Smokey Mountains. Lets have some fun.

Madison at Ocoee Leadership Team
Laverne Wife

New and exciting happenings
in our community for 2024

New and exciting happenings in our community for 2024
New and exciting happenings in our community for 2024

New Years Resolution

Residents Resolution
Dietary Department

Making resolutions is one of the most popular New Year’s traditions, and yet year after year, people admittedly fail to keep up with those well-intentioned commitments. In fact, research suggests that only 9% of Americans who make resolutions complete them.

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.

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January Recipe Spotlight:

Orange-Basil Vinaigrette

A refreshing and flavorful vinaigrette to use as a salad dressing or as a sauce over grilled fish.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup minced basil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a 1 pint mason jar. Screw lid on jar tightly and shake vigorously to incorporate all the ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary. Use as a salad dressing or a sauce over grilled fish. This goes especially well on herb encrusted salmon salad with mixed baby greens.

Resident of the Month

Shirley Giles

She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Shirley was married twice. Her late husband was Virgil Giles who she misses very much. She has three children, Bobby, Kim, and Blaz, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Shirley worked at Evan High School as a secretary. She enjoyed seeing the students every day. She loves her Football team the Steelers and enjoys watching the games. Shirley has traveled to many beautiful places and has always been a social butterfly. Thank you for picking our community.

Shirley Giles, Resident of the Month January 2024 | Madison at Ocoee

Great Smoky Mountains

National Park

The most visited National Park
in the United Estates

Visit nps.gov to Know more

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

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Janell Dunn Executive Director Madison at Ocoee
Janell Dunn
Barbie Walmer Business Office Manager Madison At Ocoee
Barbie Walmer

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