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Featured Message: Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Every January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we remember his service and activism. Dr. King served a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1950s and through his life. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is symbolic of uniting as a community and nation.
The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public areas and banned employment discrimination. This paved the way for two major laws: The Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited discriminatory voting practices, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which banned discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of property.
Find out more by taking a virtual tour of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. This museum is at the site of the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was assassinated in April 1968.
Advocacy continues today as we unite to promote equality as a nation and worldwide. Organizations like the NAACP continue civil rights initiatives and social justice activism, while Color of Change designs campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back and champions solutions that move us all forward. Follow these organizations and more to see how you can drive change.
Dr. King's Life
1929
Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Alberta Williams King and Reverend Martin Luther King Sr.
1944
Dr. King enrolled at Morehouse College in 1944 at only 15 years old. He earned his PhD in systematic theology in 1955 at Boston University.
1955
Rosa Parks advocated for herself and refused to give up her seat to a white
passenger on a Montgomery bus. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chose Dr. King as the leader for the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The Supreme Court ruled segregated seating on public buses unconstitutional in November 1956.
1957
Dr. King and fellow civil rights activists founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a group committed to achieving equality for Black Americans. Dr. King gave lectures and led nonviolent protests worldwide.
1963
Dr. King organized the March on Washington with civil rights and religious groups. The purpose of this peaceful rally was to show the injustices Black Americans faced across the country. This historic event is known as the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
1964
Dr. King earned the Nobel Peace Prize for his powerful activism against racism and movement for equality.
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Ovation Sienna Hills Wins St. George Community's Choice Award
Ovation Sienna Hills, a senior living campus in St. George, Utah, is proud to win the St. George Community’s Choice Award for Assisted Living and senior living.
This award celebrates the best businesses and organizations in St. George, voted by local citizens.
“We are honored to receive this award recognizing Ovation Sienna Hills as one of the top senior living communities in St. George,” stated Erick Lorenzana, General Manager of Ovation Sienna Hills. “We strive every day to create a vibrant, supportive environment where our residents can thrive, and this recognition from our community is deeply rewarding. Thank you for your votes and for trusting Ovation as your choice for senior living.”
Ovation Sienna Hills is an award-winning senior living community. The team was named the Best of Southern Utah for three consecutive years and earned the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.
Vibrant senior living lifestyle
Ovation Sienna Hills provides residents with an active and enriching retirement lifestyle, featuring concierge services, four on-site restaurants, a pool, and a dynamic schedule of activities and events. The community offers a range of lifestyle options, including Independent Living villas and apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. It is also home to Sage, Utah’s first Memory Care neighborhood exclusively for women.
Discover what makes this award-winning senior living community exceptional by scheduling your personal tour at OvationSiennaHills.com.
Avamere at Hillsboro Named Best Assisted Living
Avamere at Hillsboro, a senior living community in Hillsboro, Oregon, was named one of Hillsboro’s Best for the third consecutive year! These awards are voted by local citizens and hosted by Hillsboro-News Times.
Avamere at Hillsboro was named Best Assisted Living.
“I am proud of our team for being named Hillsboro’s Best in assisted living,” stated Denise Olson, Executive Director of Avamere at Hillsboro. “Thank you to the local community for voting for us and entrusting us with your or a loved one’s care. We consistently strive for the best service, and it’s an honor to earn your recognition.”
Avamere at Hillsboro offers a full continuum of senior living services as needs change, including independent living cottages, assisted living, and memory care. This senior living community is newly remodeled, making it the perfect time for seniors to move in and take advantage of all this active senior community has to offer.
Find out more about Avamere at Hillsboro on Facebook or by visiting AvamereAtHillsboro.com.
Avamere at Sandy Earns Deficiency-Free State Survey
Avamere at Sandy, an assisted living community in Sandy, Oregon, earned a deficiency-free state survey for assisted living during an evaluation in December 2024. This is the highest possible rating, showcasing the team’s commitment to high-quality care and service.
The survey is an on-site inspection conducted by the Department of Human Services based on state compliance guidelines. It examines resident quality of care and quality of life, dietary services, fire safety, and environmental services. The examination includes interviews with residents, residents’ family members, and employees.
Avamere at Sandy’s Executive Director Maddie Almodovar shared that the state evaluators were impressed by their team’s resident-centered care, interactions between employees and residents, commitment to belonging, and strong systems in place.
“I’m incredibly proud of our team for earning a deficiency-free state survey,” Almodovar stated. “A deficiency-free survey takes the hard work and dedication of every department. It’s a testament to our teamwork and the old adage that it takes a village. My team’s passion for quality care and service is inspiring, and this outstanding survey result reflects that.”
Since assuming her role as Executive Director in fall 2023, Maddie has been a champion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). She recognizes many holiday and cultural observances with her team and residents, offering multiple ways to celebrate and learn.
Maddie is an Inclusion Advocate with Avamere at Sandy’s management organization, Areté Living, leading key initiatives company-wide to promote inclusion and belonging across all Areté Living’s senior communities.
Avamere at Sandy is committed to creating an exceptional senior living lifestyle with their high standards of care, engaging activities, and inclusive environment. Learn more at AvamereAtSandy.com or visit them on Facebook.
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What We're Celebrating in January
Here's what we're honoring and celebrating this month. Follow Areté Living on social media to see how we're recognizing these moments!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20
Every January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as we remember his service and activism. Dr. King served a key role in the American Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1950s and through his life.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is symbolic of uniting as a community and nation. Follow us on social media to see all the ways we’re honoring Dr. King and what he stood for.
National Activity Professionals Week
January 19-25
Shaping the Future is this week’s theme by the National Association of Activity Professionals. Thank you to our life enrichment directors and all those involved in organizing fun, engaging, and fulfilling activities for our residents. We appreciate you!
International Holocaust Rememberance Day
January 27
On this day we remember the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Watch the video below to discover the story of Halina Yasharoff Peabody, Holocaust survivor and volunteer at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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More Observances
New Year’s Day, January 1
World Braille Day, January 4
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