October

Madison at Oviedo
Newsletter

1725 Pine Bark Point | Oviedo, FL 32765

October 1st, 2024.

Resident´s Birthdays

Enzo Frustaci 10/10
Leo Marion 10/12
Paul B. 10/23

Celebrating October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Columbus Day – 14th
Halloween – 31st

Events Spotlight

Oktoberfest – 10/3
Resident VIP Welcome Event – 10/23
October Birthday Bash – 10/30

Associate of the Month

Irma Alvarez

It’s a pleasure this month to reward and introduce Irma Alvarez as our employee of the month for October. She is originally from California and is the eldest out of her siblings. Irma is an amazing employee to be around, and you can always catch her with a smile. She is a very devoted mother and her biggest motivation in life is her beautiful daughter. When she’s not here with us, you’ll find her spending quality time with her family. Thank you, Irma, for being you and keeping the team going.

Visitors can enjoy hiking through scenic trails, paddle on lakes and fish for trout in both valley and alpine waters. Adventurers may climb the Teton Range or bike through the park while taking in breathtaking views.

Spooky Season

History of “Trick or Treat”

Borrowing from European traditions, Americans began to dress up in costumes and go house to house asking for food or money, a practice that eventually became today’s “trick-or-treat” tradition.

In the late 1800s, there was a move in America to mold Halloween into a holiday more about community and neighborly get-togethers than about ghosts, pranks and witchcraft. At the turn of the century, Halloween parties for both children and adults became the most common way to celebrate the day. Parties focused on games, foods of the season and festive costumes.

Parents were encouraged by newspapers and community leaders to take anything “frightening” or “grotesque” out of Halloween celebrations. Because of these efforts, Halloween lost most of its superstitious and religious overtones by the beginning of the twentieth century.

GRand Teton
National Park

The most popular months to visit are May through September. During the busy summer season, most roads and facilities are open and a full range of programs are available to enjoy.

Oktoberfest

September 21st – October 6th
Oktoberfest is an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I.

Beer and food: Oktoberfest is known for its beer, with Munich brewers erecting temporary structures to serve beer to large crowds. Visitors also enjoy traditional German food.

Parades: Oktoberfest features parades with beer wagons, floats, and people in folk costumes. The opening weekend parade in Munich includes costumed performers, musicians, and farm animals.

Entertainment: Oktoberfest has a variety of entertainment, including music, dancing, games, and amusement rides. The festival also includes open-air performances and a shooting competition.

GRand Teton
National Park

Wildlife enthusiasts can learn more about the park’s animals and explore the Teton backcountry for an overnight camping experience. For those interested in educational experiences, ranger-led programs offer deeper insights into the park’s natural beauty and history.

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Recipe of the Month:

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients:
-Butternut squash
-Arborio rice
-Garlic
-Onion
-White wine
-Fresh sage
-Vegetable broth
-Salt
-Pepper

Directions:
First, sauté the veggies. Cook the onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Then, add the squash and cook for another 6-8 minutes, until it starts to soften. Next, toast the rice. Stir it into the pot along with the garlic and rosemary or sage. Let it cook for 1 minute before you add the wine and cook, stirring, for another 1-3 minutes, until the wine cooks down then, start adding the broth. Pour in 3/4 cup at a time and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice absorbs each addition. After you add the final 3/4 cup of broth, cook until the squash is tender, and the risotto is soft and creamy. Lastly, season to taste and that’s it!

Resident of the Month

Helen Banach

This month for Resident Spotlight we would like to introduce you to Helen Banach aka Toots. She is the youngest of 8 children and was raised in Lancaster, NY. Helen worked as a payroll clerk for over 25 years. She loved traveling around the world with her loved ones and she enjoys gardening, bowling, reading, and dancing. Here at Madison at Oviedo you can catch her sharing family stories or dancing to the beat. We are delighted to have her as our Resident Spotlight. Thank you, Helen, for your welcoming smile and being a part of our family!

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