January
The Goldton at St. Pete
Newsletter
Resident´s Birthdays
Leota H. 1/1Lucy W. 1/5Paulette H. 1/9Masharia C. 1/12Karen U. 1/15Gene M. 1/16Joan D. 1/16Anne G. 1/21Susan W. 1/30Gay S. 1/31
Celebrating January
Hot Tea Month
Blood Donor Month
Brain Teaser Month
New Year’s DayJanuary 1
Trivia DayJanuary 4
Dress Up Your Pet DayJanuary 14
Kid Inventors DayJanuary 17
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 20
Australia DayJanuary 26
National Seed Swap DayJanuary 27
Puzzle DayJanuary 29
Special Events
Victor Borge – Jan. 3, 1909Sterling Holloway – Jan. 4, 1905Charlie Rose – Jan. 5, 1942Bradley Cooper – Jan. 5, 1975 Stephen Hawking – Jan. 8, 1942Kate Middleton – Jan. 9, 1982Joe E. Lewis – Jan. 12, 1902Michelle Obama – Jan. 17, 1964Dolly Parton – Jan. 19, 1946Ann Sothern – Jan. 22, 1909Maria Tallchief – Jan. 24, 1925Elmore James – Jan. 27, 1918Jackie Robinson – Jan. 31, 1919
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
The most visited National Park
in the United Estates
Cades Cove
This beautiful misty mountain valley is perhaps the most popular spot in the park with its historic cabins, abundant wildlife, including black bears. The fall is the best time to visit providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and some of the best fall foliage found anywhere in the world.
Clingmans Dome
At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park & Tennessee. On clear days you can see over 100 miles in any direction. The highest peak in the park is easy to access for visitors of all ages and abilities and a must for any visit
What makes the Smoky Mountains smokey? The mist is formed from the vapor given off by all the plants in the mountains. When the vapor is released, the molecules that make up the gas scatter blue light from the sky, giving the fog its blue color.
Discovering National Parks
Each month this year we will be discovering a new national park in our “Atlas Exploring the National Park Series” All of our Atlas communities will be doing special activities regarding a specific national park each month. This will give us a great opportunity to learn about our National Parks.By the Act of March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park in the Territories of Montana and Wyoming “as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people” and placed it “under exclusive control of the Secretary of the Interior.” The founding of Yellowstone National Park began a worldwide national park movement. Today more than 100 nations contain some 1,200 national parks or equivalent preserves.
In the years following the establishment of Yellowstone, the United States authorized additional national parks and monuments. On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 35 national parks and monuments then managed by the department and those yet to be established.
The National Park System of the United States now comprises more than 400 areas covering more than 84 million acres in 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saipan, and the Virgin Islands.
We will be starting our series this month with the Great Smoky Mountains. Please see the calendar for these events.
January Astrology
Those born from January 1–19 are Capricorns, the Goat. As sure-footed goats climb mountains, Capricorns pursue worthwhile, nonfrivolous goals by taking practical steps. If you were born between January 20–31, you are an Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Aquarians are loyal and smart humanitarians who want to makea difference in the world. These energetic people come up with creative solutions to problems.
Celebrate Compliment Day
January 24 may be the most positive day of the year—it’s Compliment Day!Compliments are not just friendly small talk; they are powerful tools to build and strengthen relationships. After all, when you pay a compliment, you are focused entirely on the other person. A happy by-product is that they also make the person paying the compliment feel good.
Giving good and honest compliments is hard work. You must truly get to know the other person by listening to their words, observing their actions, and learning from their experiences.And if you’ve ever received a heartfelt compliment, you know how good one can make you feel. As Mark Twain once quipped, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.”Have you ever paid a compliment that seemed to go unnoticed? Not all compliments are created equal. If you want your compliment to be heard loud and clear, follow these steps:1. Be sincere. Don’t give a compliment if you don’t mean it.2. Be specific. Don’t say something vague; say something that shows you’re paying close attention.3. Go beyond the compliment. Don’t just compliment another person; go further by commenting on the positive outcome of that person’s action or choice.4. Follow up with a question. Show genuine interest by asking a question and turning your compliment into a conversation.5. Expect nothing in return. Never offer a compliment and ask for a favor at the same time.6. Avoid comparisons. Don’t tell someone that they are “better than” something else; value them as a person.
Resident of the Month
Gerry Ingram
Gerry has lived at the Goldton for two years. She moved to us from Pass-a-Grille area where she was involved in many community organizations. She attends almost all of the activities and outings with her favorite being bingo! When she is not involved in activities you will find her at our outdoor gazebo sitting in the sunshine and getting some fresh air.
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January Recipe Spotlight
Black Eyed Pea Dip
Ingredients:
1 (14-oz.) can black-eyed peas
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. sour cream
8 slices pickled jalapeño, chopped
1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 tbsp. salsa
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drain the black-eyed peas and add them to a bowl. Partially mash the peas, leaving some whole. Add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.
2. Spread the mixture into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips!
Associate of the Month
Marquil Evans
Marquil has only been here with us at the Goldton for a short amount of time, but in that time, he has shown us how dedicated he is to the job, how kind, respectful and how patient he is with our residents. He shows compassion and smiles. He is a breath of fresh air and helps out in any and every circumstance. We are lucky that he has joined our team, and his smile can brighten up anyone’s day!
Spiritual Well-being
Spiritual wellness is defined as expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life, including one’s morals and ethics. It may or may not involve religious activities.Some ways to obtain spiritual wellness are:
Breathe. Our breath is a gift we take with us wherever we go; we always have it, as long as we are alive. The more we take time to breathe from our stomachs, while doing nothing else, the easier it becomes to be a witness to ourselves, others and our lives.
Spend time in nature. Being in nature is where we experience true magic – when we look closely at a woodpecker, the tree trunk of an old tree or a trillium, we can’t help seeing the universe’s magnificence and gain new perspective on our circumstances.
Keep a gratitude journal. This is the best way to shift our thoughts from negative to positive, increase our self-esteem, help us relax and feel happy inside. It is impossible to focus on what we lack when we see everything we actually already have.
Read spiritual books. There are many spiritual books out there find one that best suits you.
Pray. This is how we connect with God and spirituality. The idea is to build a relationship with God. We can’t just continually ask God for help without thanking Him.
Love. Spiritual wellness and health = LOVE. The more we love ourselves and others and can see the beauty in our circumstances, the more spiritually well we are. The more we focus on spiritual wellness and health, the more love we will feel coursing through our veins.
Collaborators
Lisa Stouffer
