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May Information:
Staff Highlight – Jordan
Celebrations
May is the 5th month of the year and has 31 days. Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring
Jordan was recently hired in the Culinary department where he has been working as a Chef whipping up amazing meals and deserts for us to eat! His most recent job before working here in McKinleyville was working at the Eureka Timber Ridge, and before that he was working at the Ingomar Club. He has enjoyed work- ing both here and at Eureka Timber Ridge because he genuinely made a difference in Residents lives and the quality of the food they eat. Jordan calls Dana Point CA his hometown. Jordan says that his family is
Arthritis Awareness Month
Holidays: May Day Cinco de Mayo National Teacher Day Mothers Day Memorial Day National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Skin Cancer Awareness Month National Bike Month
Older Americans Month
Walking Month
Be Kind to Animals Week May 5 – 11
Backyard Games Week May 20 – 26
Symbols of May: Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily of the Valley Zodiac signs: Taurus and Gemini
International Midwives ’ Day May 5
History: The month of May was named for the Greek goddess Maia. She was the goddess of fertility. The Romans had a similar goddess named Bona Dea. They held the festival for Bona Dea during the month of May. The Romans called the month Maius. The name changed over the years. It was first called May in the 1400s near the end of the Middle Ages. Fun Facts about May: *It is the third and last month of the season of spring. *The birthstone of May, the emerald, symbolizes success and love. *May in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to November in the Southern Hemisphere. *May was once considered a bad luck month to get married. There is a poem that says "Marry in May and you'll rue the day". *The Kentucky Derby, the world's most famous horse race, is held on the first Saturday of this month.
National Third Shift Workers Day May 8
comprised of his current coworkers and other kitchen staff he has worked with in the past. If Jordan could do anything for a day it would be to cook with Michelin Star Chefs. That would be amazing! Jordan says he enjoys all genres of music and loves to listen to music while making food in the kitchen. His favorite movie is a Disney movie classic, Ratatouille, which is a very fitting movie to love and also a great one! Jordan says puns are the best way to get him to laugh. Something few people know about Jordan is that he loves dogs as much as he loves cooking! Jordan would like you to know that he will do all that he can to keep you excited to come to dinner. In addition, he wants you to know that he will accommodate any and all requests to the best of his abilities. This is very sweet Jordan and great to know thank you so much! Last but not least, Jordan ’ s personal motto is: “ Forget Brunch ”. Ha! That ’ s a good one Jordan thank you for sharing with us and creating delicious meals for the residents. Timber Ridge is happy to have you!
Miniature Golf Day May 11
Mother ’ s Day May 12
International Museum Day May 18
International Tea Day May 21
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