Resident´s Birthdays
Bob Zitek 7/12
Mary Hull 7/20
Carolyn Simmons 7/21
Barbara Keplinger 2/26
Celebrating July
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Women’s Motorcycle Month
Ice Cream Month
Farriers Week
July 7–13
Zookeeper Week
July 21–27
Independence Day
July 4
World Kiss Day
July 6
Bastille Day
July 14
Caviar Day
July 18
Amelia Earhart Day
July 24
Talk in an Elevator Day
July 26
Rain Day
July 29
Community Events
Father’s Day BBQ
First Monday each month: Resident Council Meeting
First Friday each month: Menu Chat with Dining Department
Wednesday’s @ 2 PM: Learn about the Everglades National Park through a virtual tour in TV Room
Shark Valley
If you want to see the vast beauty of the Everglades and more alligators than you can count, then Shark Valley should be your #1 stop! Shark Valley is in the heart of the Everglades freshwater marsh. It boasts a rich array of wildlife, including abundant alligators, wading birds, turtles, and various other species like herons, egrets, and ibises.
Father's Day BBQ
will be June 13th at 12 PM!
The upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris are generating anticipation worldwide as the city prepares to host this prestigious event for the third time in history. Paris offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and modernity, making it an ideal setting for the Olympic Games. From its famous landmarks to its vibrant culinary scene, Paris promises a memorable and unique experience for visitors.
Paris is known for its extensive metro system. With over 300 stations spanning 16 lines, the Paris Metro is one of the busiest underground systems in the world. It will play a crucial role in transporting athletes and spectators to various Olympic venues across the city.
Another notable aspect of Paris is its culinary scene. From croissants and baguettes to escargot and foie gras, Paris offers a gastronomic adventure for food enthusiasts. And let’s not forget about the charming sidewalk cafés, perfect for people-watching and savoring a café au lait.
Parisians are known for their passion for sports, particularly soccer, rugby, and tennis. The city boasts world-class stadiums like the Stade de France and Roland Garros, where fans gather to cheer on their favorite teams and athletes. The city is focused on ensuring that these top-notch facilities are safe and secure for the massive influx of visitors.
The Olympics provide an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and compete on a global stage. It’s a chance for nations to come together in the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie. As the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, excitement is building among sports enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you’re a fan of track and field, swimming, or gymnastics, the 2024 Summer Games are sure to offer thrilling moments and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the world’s best athletes in action against the backdrop of beautiful Paris.
Everglades National Park
America’s Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, and also the only place in the world where American Alligators and American Crocodiles coexist in the world
Resident of the Month
Patricia Garren
Patricia was born in Liberty, South Carolina. She is the youngest of four children, with two brothers and one sister. Patricia married Jack in 1957 and they had three daughters. She had various jobs throughout her career including waitress, hairdresser, seem stress, and finished her career as a quality manager at Anchor Swann manufacturing. Pat enjoyed cooking and was quite good at it, often having Sunday dinners and family gatherings at her home. She loves flowers and her favorite pastime is walking in the yard to look at her blooms. Pat is affectionately known to her family and many friends as Granny. She has been at Oakview Park for a little over a year and enjoys helping other residents and staff members when she can.
The Art of Being Bored
July is not the month to sit around twiddling your thumbs: it’s Anti-Boredom Month. But wait! Before you decide to spice up your life by taking up a new hobby or moving across the country, take some advice from scientists who tell us that boredom is actually a good thing.
Boredom affects everyone. Even the Greek philosopher Socrates battled boredom. Contrary to popular belief, boredom does not come from being tired or lacking energy. In fact, one of the prerequisites of boredom is that you are focused and want to pay attention. Boredom arises from not having anything to focus on or pay attention to. Bored people actually crave activities to engage their minds and bodies.
Boredom also affects us when we feel trapped. For example, if you are stuck in an airport waiting for your delayed flight, you might become bored. Ditto if you are in a doctor’s waiting room for an hour and have read all the magazines. Normally we react to unpleasant situations by changing them, but if you are stuck and cannot change your situation, then you are more likely to become bored.
The good news is that boredom doesn’t equal laziness. Research suggests that being bored can actually lead to more creativity. Boredom promotes daydreaming, and daydreams give our imaginations the freedom to explore new ideas.
So perhaps the best way to combat boredom is to first accept being bored. Then allow the creative juices to flow. And remember, no matter what task you choose, the process is often far more fulfilling than the goal. So be sure to devote time and attention to the details along the way. Still feeling restless? One other way to jumpstart your attention is to seek others. Nothing may be more stimulating than performing even the most familiar tasks with someone new. After all, being bored together is better than being bored alone.
A Canned Classic
Over the past 87 years, Spam—Hormel’s renowned meat product in a can—has transformed from a mere food into a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. On July 5, 1937, it was first introduced to the world as Hormel Spiced Meat, but shortly thereafter, Ken Daigneau entered the name Spam into a naming contest and won $100 for his efforts. Since then, over nine billion cans of Spam have been sold.
Spam was popular from the moment of its inception. Within one year of its introduction, 18 percent of all American households were enjoying the canned meat. However, it was during World War II that Spam really took off, as it was part of American army rations. Perhaps it is thanks to those American soldiers that the biggest consumers of Spam are residents of tiny islands that served as American military outposts: Guam, Hawaii, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The average Guamanian eats 16 cans of Spam a year. Spam is incorporated into family recipes, eaten at restaurants, and can even be found on burgers at McDonald’s and Burger King. Spam is so popular in Hawaii that it is called “The Hawaiian Steak,” and other canned meats, such as Armour Treet, are not nearly as popular.
Why has Spam become such a celebrated piece of Americana? Was it the now-famous 1970 sketch by Britain’s comedy troupe Monty Python that launched Spam to international stardom? Or is it the curiosity surrounding the meaning of its name or the mystery of its ingredients? We may never know why Spam has become so popular, but the Smithsonian has taken the lead in immortalizing it. Two cans of Spam, one bearing the original packaging and another with an updated design, have been added to the museum’s exhaustive collection. It may satisfy Spam’s devoted followers to know that their favorite canned meat product is a work of art.
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Recipe Spotlight:
Grilled Grouper with Mango Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:
2 mangos, diced into 1/2” pieces
2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 red onion, diced into 4” pieces
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 tsp lime zest
2 oz fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
Sea salt, to taste
8 grouper or red snapper fillets
Avocado oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Combine all the salsa ingredients. Cover, and refrigerate.
Brush both sides of the fish with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°) and make sure your grates are clean or the fish will stick.
Cook fish with lid closed for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or just until fish begins to flake and is opaque in the center.
Serve with mango salsa.
Associate of the Month
Shaquawn Foster
Our July associate of the month is Shaquawn (Q) Foster! Q has part of our culinary team in the dining department for about 7 months. She is currently studying psychology at the University of Arizona. Q is the eldest of three. She enjoys taking hikes, painting, dining in, watching reality TV shows, dramas, cooking reviews and shopping. We are so happy for Q to be a part of our Oakview Park family.
A Sticky Celebration
Lollipop. Sucker. Lolly. Sticky pop. Whatever you call them, Lollipop Day falls on July 20. Scientists tell us that even early humans enjoyed these treats, licking and sucking on honey on a stick. The term lollipops wasn’t used until
1931 when George Smith, owner of the Bradley Smith confectionary company, named a stick candy after his favorite racehorse, Lolly Pop. Some dispute this origin, however, because in England the word lolly means “tongue” and pop means “slap,” so some think that the word lollipop, meaning “tongue slap,” may have originated in England.
As to the invention of the lollipop itself, some say that in 1905 the McAviney Candy Company may have accidentally invented this hard candy on a stick. The process of boiling the candy required stirring with a stick. At the end of the day, the owner brought the candy-covered sticks home for his children. Three years later, he finally realized he was on to something and began marketing his “used candy sticks.”
On the urban front, structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai stand as engineering marvels. Soaring 2,717 feet in the air, it’s the tallest building globally, boasting an observation deck that provides panoramic views. Nearly as tall, the Shanghai Tower in China spirals up 2,073 feet, with the twist serving a dual purpose of reducing wind loads and providing a distinctive aesthetic.
Human height, a subject of fascination, varies across the globe. The Netherlands claims the title for the tallest nation, with an average height of around six feet for Dutch men and five feet, six inches for women. In contrast, the shortest height is found in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, where five foot, two inches is the national average.
Giraffes may be the tallest animals, but they aren’t the only giants found in nature. Coastal redwoods hold the title for the tallest trees. Hyperion, the record-breaking redwood at 380 feet tall, is no longer accessible to the public, to protect it and the forest that surrounds it. These ancient sentinels, standing for thousands of years.
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