Senior Living News August 2025
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Around the world with Atlas - August 2025 - England
Resident's Birthdays
8/8-Francy Lamendiola
8/24-Patricia Mitchell
8/25-Gunter Warren
8/26-Joe Sewell
8/30-Sam Thompson
Month's Celebrations
8/6-National Root beer Float Day
8/13-National Prosecco Day
8/21-National Senior Citizens Day
8/25-National Banana Split Day
8/28-National Red Wine Day
Events Spotlight
8/13-English High Tea Party
8/14-Curana Health Event
8/29-England Themed Family Night
The Tudor Rose
A timeless symbol of unity, the Tudor Rose combines the red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York—emblems of rival houses during the Wars of the Roses. When Henry VII united the two through marriage, this floral symbol became a lasting emblem of peace and the English crown.
Associate of the Month
Charlene Jolie
Charlene Jolie is the Associate of the Month due to her endless amount of hard work and dedication. She has worked for Atlas for only a short period of time, as a Server. Within her time here she has already looked at the opportunities to grow within the company! We thank Charlene for all her care and love she shows daily!
English Heart
Alexa play "Cello Song" from "Nick Drake"
Delicate, melancholic, and deeply English, featured on his debut album Five Leaves Left, “Cello Song” from 1969, captures Nick Drake’s quiet brilliance. With virtuous fingerpicked guitar, a mournful cello, and poetic lyrics, it evokes misty mornings and introspective solitude. Though underappreciated in his lifetime, Drake’s music now echoes as a timeless emblem of true British folk.
Virtual Dementia Tour Importance
Virtual dementia tours are important because they provide a personal and immersive experience that helps individuals, families, and caregivers understand the challenges faced by people living with dementia. These tours simulate the physical and cognitive challenges associated with dementia, allowing participants to experience how confusion, frustration, and fear can arise from everyday tasks. This understanding fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and builds more dementia-aware communities. By offering the VDT® through community settings, we help spark conversations, challenge assumptions, and inspire more thoughtful engagement with individuals living with dementia.
Welcome to England
Around the World with Atlas
England’s story begins long before it was called by that name—when Celtic Britons inhabited its misty hills and Roman legions reached the edge of their empire in a land they called Britannia. Though Rome left its mark with roads, baths, and Hadrian’s Wall, the far north—home to fierce tribes and enigmatic druids—remained unconquered. After the Romans withdrew, waves of Saxon settlers shaped a new identity, giving birth to a nation where myth and history often blur.
At the heart of this early tapestry is the legend of King Arthur, the once and future king said to have united Britain with the help of Merlin the wizard, the sword Excalibur, and the noble Knights of the Round Table. Whether myth or memory, these tales reveal England’s deep-rooted fascination with destiny, honor, and the magic of storytelling—traditions that would shape its greatest literary voices.
From the poetic grandeur of Shakespeare to the epic realms of J.R.R. Tolkien and the modern wizarding world of J.K. Rowling, English literature has enchanted readers across centuries. And in music, few countries have left such a global imprint. With sounds ranging from the rebellious rock of The Rolling Stones to the dreamscapes of Pink Floyd, and the timeless genius of The Beatles and David Bowie, England’s cultural output is as powerful and enduring as its history.
Twin Birthday Celebrations
Preston Anderson and Joe Bostwick share the same birthday which is July 20th! we celebrated with lots of cake and loved ones all around!
Cheers to Another year around the sun!
Why Seniors Enjoy Field Trips!
Most Seniors are against Senior living until they experience what it’s all about and the benefits that come with it. Three of the main components are 1) Connection 2) Well-Being 3) Security.
Ms. Marinda came and wasn’t so happy initially, once she realized the great benefits of her new home she has fallen in love and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in the world!
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Recipe of the Month
English Fish & Chips
Fish and chips is a hot dish consisting of battered and fried fish, served with chips. Often considered the national dish of the United Kingdom, fish and chips originated in England in the 19th century. Today, the dish is a common takeaway food in numerous other countries, particularly English-speaking and Commonwealth nations.
Ingredients:
2 white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
Salt, pepper, flour (for dusting)
1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer
2 large potatoes (cut into thick chips)
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Chips:
Rinse and dry potato chips. Fry at 325°F (160°C) for 3–4 mins. Drain.
Batter:
Mix flour, baking powder, salt. Whisk in cold water/beer until smooth.
Fish:
Season, dust with flour, dip in batter. Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6–8 mins.
Finish Chips:
Fry again at 375°F (190°C) until golden. Season.
Serve hot with lemon, tartar sauce, or malt vinegar.
Resident of the Month
Dorothy Stolicky
Dorothy Stolicky,76 years old
Her Birthday is October 15th, 1948, she has 4 kids.
She was married to her late husband Ray for 38 years. She worked as waitress / Cashier in Hotels for over 40 years! They worked well together because he was in food sales. She believes that he was the love of her life.
Bingo and Fishing are her biggest hobbies.
One of her specialties is frying chicken, the main dish she excelled at!
Dorothy would like everyone to know that she has the biggest heart and loves everyone!
Collaborators:
Jahqui Gibbs
