October Fire Starter – Sodalis Martinez
Community: Martinez Month: October Name: Shartinai Robinson Position: MC RN Fun fact about Fire Starter: I like watching scary movies How he/she got into senior living: I have been doing this type of work since 19. I love it. Favorite part about working with seniors: The wild stories you hear. Favorite part about Sodalis family: We are able to get the job done rain or shine. Hobbies/interests outside work: I like going to different parks. …
October Fire Starter – Sodalis Jacksonville
Community Jacksonville Month october Name Alex Jones Position resident assistant Fun fact about Fire Starter She has worked in this community 23 years! How he/she got into senior living She started through a friend at another assisted living in jacksonville Favorite part about working with seniors how funny they are Favorite part about Sodalis family the connections made over the years with so many people Hobbies/Interests outside work spending time with her poodle CJ, watching TFC on tv …
October Fire Starter – Sodalis Defuniak Springs
Community Defuniak Springs Month October Name Lori Jones Position Resident Aide Fun fact about Fire Starter I love Camping How he/she got into senior living Taking care of gandparents Favorite part about working with seniors Making them laugh Favorite part about Sodalis family Loves the staff she works with Hobbies/Interests outside work Camping, fishing , going out on the boat …
October Fire Starter – Sodalis Cantonment
Community Cantonment Month October Name Leslie “Annie” Anderson Position RA/Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter How he/she got into senior living I was a caregiver for my mom with dementia, one day I got a call from a friend telling me about a job opening Favorite part about working with seniors Their stories and thins they have lived to see Favorite part about Sodalis family Our conversations and we work so well together as a team Hobbies/Interests outside work Riding my horses, jeeping with my jeep club and traveling the work with my fiance’ …
October Fire Starter – Sodalis Austin
Community: Sodalis Austin Month/Year: October 2025 Name: Dayra Vanessa Rios Valle Position: Housekeeping Fun Fact About Firestarter: I love being a fulltime mom How she/he got into senior living: I got a referral from a friend Favorite part about working with seniors: I love to help and make them smile Favorite part about Sodalis Family: I learn stuff everyday and enjoy the good teamwork we have Hobbies/Interests outside of work: I love to cook and watch movies …
The Rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Fall Phenomenon
As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, one seasonal beverage signals the arrival of autumn like no other: the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Over the past decade, this cozy, aromatic drink has skyrocketed from a limited-time offering to a cultural phenomenon, captivating coffee lovers and pumpkin enthusiasts across the globe. Interestingly, October 1st is celebrated as National Pumpkin Spice Day, honoring the beloved flavor that marks the start of fall festivities. The Origins of the Pumpkin Spice Latte The Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) was first introduced by Starbucks in 2003, amid the company’s efforts to expand …
September Fire Starter – Sodalis Wharton
Community Wharton Month Sep-25 Name Debra Bowsier Position Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter I actually enjoy cooking How he/she got into senior living I took care of my elders my grandparents and parents and wanted to continue to care for the elderly Favorite part about working with seniors the residents and giving them a good meal Favorite part about Sodalis family the laughs we have together Hobbies/Interests outside work Watching TV, playing cards and spending time with my family …
September Fire Starter – Sodalis Victoria
Community Victoria ALF Month Sep-25 Name Efrain Pena Position Concierge Fun fact about Fire Starter Efrain Pena has his own Church he manages, he is a pastor When he is not at work he is reading the bible and preaching How he/she got into senior living as maintanance contract for painting then he was offered full position for mainatance later he was offered the concierge position at ALF Sodalis Favorite part about working with seniors building releationships for the residents and I, I learned from their life Favorite part about Sodalis family my second family Hobbies/Interests outside work Im busy …
September Fire Starter – Sodalis Vero Beach
Community SODALIS Vero Beach Month September Name Mykeia Smith Position Med tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Spending time with my family How he/she got into senior living I began with internships where I discovered my passion for helping individuals, which inspired me to pursue a career in assisted living so I could continue making a positive difference in people’s lives Favorite part about working with seniors Love helping them Favorite part about Sodalis family we are a family and we care about one another Hobbies/Interests outside work Outdoors and Nature …
September Fire Starter – Sodalis Texas City
Community Sodalis Texas City Month Sep-25 Name Desiree Douglas Position Medication Aide Fun fact about Fire Starter I am a very quiet person. How he/she got into senior living In 11th grade of high school I took a health class and was able to go into a nursing home to help with ADL’s and I fell in love with it. Favorite part about working with seniors I love hearing thelife stories and helping them get their day started right. Favorite part about Sodalis family I love that we work together as a team. Hobbies/Interests outside work I love spending time …
