Resident's Birthdays
Independent Living
Ann Ingersoll 11/02
John Thomas 11/15
Jouna Ja(JJ) Few 11/16
Wanda Moore 11/19
Sherry Sampson 11/23
Brenda Smith 11/25
Carrie Warner 11/29
Memory Resident
Barbara Hausmann 11/02
Month's Celebrations
Historic Bridge Awareness Month
Family Stories Month
Novel Writing Month
National Love Your Red
Hair Day
Doctor Who Day
Thanksgiving Day
Events Spotlights
Veterans Parade 11/11
Thanksgiving Potluck 11/13
Friendsgiving 11/19
Thanksgiving Brunch 11/28
November Birthday Bash 11/29
November Horoscopes and Birthdays
Those born between November
1–21 are passionate Scorpios, considered the most intense sign in the zodiac. While on the outside Scorpios are calm and composed, inside they are forceful, emotional, determined, and ambitious. If you were born between November 22–30, you are Sagittarius, the Archer. Archers are optimistic, energetic, generous, and honest. They enjoy exploration and keep an open mind during new encounters.
Joni Mitchell – Nov. 7, 1943
Carl Sagan – Nov. 9, 1934
Demi Moore – Nov. 11, 1962
Whoopi Goldberg – Nov. 13, 1955
Rock Hudson – Nov. 17, 1925
Robert F. Kennedy – Nov. 20, 1925
Ken Griffey Jr. – Nov. 21, 1969
C. S. Lewis – Nov. 29, 1898
Yellowstone National Park
The U.S. National Park system offers unique landscapes, beautiful scenery, and diverse wildlife. Yellowstone National Park, spanning nearly 3,500 sq. miles across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, was the world’s first national park. It’s known for its stunning canyons, hot springs, lush forests, and the famous Old Faithful geyser. Home to wildlife like wolves, bison, elk, and bears, Yellowstone is ideal for tent and RV camping.
Park History
Yellowstone has been inhabited for over 11,000 years by various Indigenous tribes. Established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, it became more accessible with the arrival of the railroad in 1883 and automobiles in 1915. Managed by the U.S. Army until 1916, Yellowstone is now preserved by the National Park Service to ensure its beauty for future generations.
Top Features
- Super Volcano: One of the world’s largest active volcanoes lies beneath Yellowstone, with the last lava flow occurring 70,000 years ago.
- Old Faithful: Known for regular eruptions, it typically erupts around 17 times daily.
- Hydrothermal Features: Half of the world’s hydrothermal features are here, with over 10,000 hot springs, mud pots, and geysers.
- Wildlife: Yellowstone hosts the largest animal concentration in the lower 48 states, including grizzly bears, bison, elk, wolves, and more. Visitors must keep a safe distance from wildlife.
Resident of the Month
Judy Hill
Judy Hill’s life is a true testimony of love and resilience. After reuniting with her high school sweetheart, David, at their 50th high school reunion, they rekindled their connection and got married, proving that it’s never too late for love.
Throughout her career as a secretary and librarian at Sidney Junior High School, Judy’s love for literature and dedication to nurturing young minds shone through. Her passion for horses and her active involvement in the Presbyterian church and community organizations demonstrate her compassionate and caring nature.
Despite facing hardships, including the loss of her son Chris, Judy’s spirit remains strong. Her love for music, books, and her family continues to bring joy and light into her life, even as she resides in Monark Grove Memory Care.
Judy’s story serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love, faith, and resilience, inspiring all those around her.
Pun Fun Day
November 8 is a day to turn our groans and guffaws into laughter: it’s Aid and Abet Punsters Day. Why would we want to encourage punsters to make their dreadful jokes? Because a good pun is a masterful, intelligent, and playful use of language, unlike these examples:
– Becoming a vegetarian is a huge missed steak.
– I couldn’t figure out how to use my seat belt, but then it clicked.
– The person who invented the door knocker won the “No Bell” Prize.
– Did you hear the one about the broken pencil? Forget it. It’s pointless.
Yellowstone
National Park
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Parade
This parade will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024. People can participate in or attend the parade to show support for veterans.
The idea for National Veterans Day was introduced by Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran and Birmingham native. Weeks led the first National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham in 1947.
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Recipe of the Month
Crawfish Fettuccine
Ingredients:
Fettuccine Noodles
Crawfish, shrimp and crab boil seasoning
Butter, unsalted
Shallots
Garlic Cloves
Creole Seasoning
Worcestershire Sauce
Cream of Chicken Soup
Velveeta Cheese
Canned Tomatoes and Chilies
Crawfish Tail Meat
Green Onions
Directions:
Boil water with seafood seasoning, cook fettuccine until al dente, then drain (save some pasta water).
In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, cook shallots and garlic until translucent.
Add chicken soup, Creole seasoning, tomatoes, chilies, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
Stir in cubed Velveeta until melted.
Add crawfish tails and green onions; cook for 2 minutes.
Combine fettuccine with the sauce. Cover and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Serve.
Associate of the Month
Stacy Henderson
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.
Collaborators
Julie Campbell
