Resident's Birthdays
Independent Living
Ray Clark 12/04
Jane Finley 12/10
Carol McGrane 12/23
Jane Bailey 12/30
Memory Resident
Linda Phillips 12/24
Month's Celebrations
12/4th – National cookie day
12/7th – Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day
12/13th – National Cocoa Day
12/24th – Eggnog Day
12/21st – Winter Solstice
12/25th – Christmas Day
12/31st – New Years Eve
Events Spotlights
Madison Line Steppers 12/02
Christmas Trees Lighting & Open House 12/05
Holiday Musical School Performance 12/06
Traditional Korean Dancers Performance 12/09
MGM Christmas Joy Choir Performance 12/13
Teri’s Christmas School Violins Concert 12/14
Kadoma Violins School Performance 12/17
New Year’s Eve Celebration 12/31
Christmas Top 5 Story
“The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
A young couple sacrifices their most prized possessions to buy gifts for each other, resulting in a humorous and touching tale of love and selflessness.
“A Christmas Dream, and How It Came to Be True” by Louisa May Alcott
Inspired by Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this children’s story is a heartwarming tale perfect for reading aloud during the holidays.
“The Elves and the Shoemaker” by The Brothers Grimm
A short and charming fairy tale about two elves who help a poor cobbler in need, celebrating kindness and hard work.
“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas
A poetic and vivid recollection of old-fashioned Christmases from the perspective of a young boy, rich in nostalgia and sensory details.
“Christmas at Red Butte” by L. M. Montgomery
Set on the Saskatchewan prairie, this story follows 16-year-old Theodora as she makes a great sacrifice to give her young cousins a joyful Christmas despite financial struggles.
The Glacier National Park
Facts
– The park had 80 glaciers when it opened, as of 2022 it had only 26
– The park’s nickname is the” Crown of the Continent”, it has also been called America’s Switzerland, thanks to the jagged mountains that (somewhat) resemble the Alps
– The symbol of the park is the mountain goat
– Going-To-The-Sun-Road is the only road that goes across the park, cutting through it for 50 miles.
– The drive offers expansive views of the park’s most stunning scenery. Not only a must-see in Glacier National Park, Going-to-the-Sun is considered one of the best scenic drives in the country.
– The park has a long-running Native American speakers’ program
– Through a program called Native America Speaks, the park hosts presentations by members of the Blackfeet, Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreille tribes. Speakers talk about their tribe’s history, culture, and relationship with the land that’s now Glacier, and there are occasional dance and musical performances
– The biggest glacier in the park is Harrison Glacier – currently covers over half a square mile of land, but like all of the glaciers in the park, it’s rapidly shrinking
– The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is sometimes visible in the park
– The Great Northern Railway was the first, and for decades, the only major transportation system to bring people to Glacier National Park, which helped establish the park to become a National Park
– Glacier National Park is the only national park that’s fully in Montana
– The park straddles the Continental Divide
– The Continental Divide runs from Alaska to Mexico and goes straight through Glacier Park on its way
– Scenes of Glacier Park appear in several popular movies
Most notably, portions of The Shining, Forest Gump, and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe were filmed in the park\
– Ride in Vintage Style with the Red “Jammers”
– The park’s historic red buses, called “Jammers,” offer a unique way to explore Glacier. Dating back to the 1930s, these classic red vehicles hold passengers and reduce traffic on park roads while providing panoramic views of Glacier’s stunning landscapes
– The World’s First International Peace Park
In 1932 Glacier National Park and Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park merged to become the world’s first International Peace Park, a symbol of longstanding peace between the two bordering countries
Resident of the Month
Wanda Moore
Wanda R. Moore turns 100 on Nov. 19, 2024. Born at home in Oklahoma, she had 10 siblings, the youngest brother and sister still living. She married Marvin Moore in 1943 and had a daughter in 1947, a son in 1948. There are 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Wanda was a stay-at-home mom. She was an excellent cook, housekeeper, and home bookkeeper. She taught herself to sew, play the piano and accordion. In the summer she canned vegetables from their garden.
Marvin and Wanda would have celebrated 81 years of marriage this past June, but Marvin died in April. She has good hearing and does not wear glasses (except for the little stuff)! She was not allowed to go to high school but her life has been filled with touring the U.S. and living in 7 different states.
Family and friends are happy to celebrate this milestone with her at Monark Grove.
From Beeton to Baker Street
Samuel Orchart Beeton, an English publisher, launched Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887. That issue featured Arthur Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet,” introducing detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
Doyle, originally a doctor, was inspired by his professor, Dr. Joseph Bell, whose deduction skills shaped Holmes’ character. After struggling to build a medical career, Doyle turned to writing full-time.
A Study in Scarlet depicts Holmes and Watson’s first meeting and introduced the magnifying glass as a detective tool. Though initially overlooked, Holmes became a sensation, with Doyle writing over 50 stories.
Only 11 complete copies of the 1887 Beeton’s Christmas Annual exist, valued at over $100,000, making it a treasured collector’s item. Sherlock Holmes remains a cornerstone of the mystery genre.
Glacier
National Park
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture.
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Recipe of the Month
Lucy Wilson " Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole"
Ingredients:
4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
Pecan Topping:
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
“I tripled the filling and doubled the topping. It might be better to roast the potatoes for a caramel flavor. I boiled my potatoes whole then peeled them”.
Associate of the Month
Jessica Kiser
Stacy, a native of Huntsville, Alabama, she is a committed mother of three children, and she has been engaged to Shannon for four years. Stacy has been an integral part of Monark Grove since April 2022, where she takes great joy in supporting and assisting our residents on a daily basis. Stacy’s hobbies include spending quality time with her family and watching football games, and she finds therapeutic value in maintaining a clean home. Her dedication to her children and our community makes her an invaluable asset. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Stacy, as she is always willing to help or find the answers you seek.
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Julie Campbell
