MorningStar Residents
Which resident can always be found sitting in the Bistro?
Katie Flores
Which Staff member is known for traveling all over the country/world?
Linda Yang, the Queen of Fun!
Name three Phoenix/Arizona Sporting Teams.
Diamondbacks, Suns, Cardinals, Coyotes, Mercury
What is the most popular Halloween costume of all time?
Which month is the official first day of fall in the U.S.?
September
Which resident showcased her finger puppets in the Talent Show?
Which Staff member is always voted best dressed?
Sheri Gardner, Of Course!
Coyotes, Desert Cottontails and Gila Monsters
What is the most popular Halloween candy of all time?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What is the most abundant fall crop in the U.S.?
Corn! Followed by Soybeans and Root Vegetables (like pumpkins and carrots)
Which Resident was a Lawyer?
Deborah (Debbie) Blacik
Which Staff member has visited Dubai in the last two years?
The Beautiful Nurse Latoya!
What are some of the most abundant desert plants found in Phoenix?
Saguaro Cactus, Mesquite Tree, Paloverde Tree, Cholla Cactus, agave and the Desert Marigold.
Which Famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
Which bird is commonly associated with migration in the fall?
Geese. They migrate to warmer weather in the south and return to the north in the Spring.
Which Resident used to really enjoy surfing?
Stephen Simmons
Which staff member is from Philly?
Sly Waller, our amazing Maintenace Director.
What is the population of Phoenix as of 2023?
1.7 million People, making it the fifth most populous city in the U.S.
How long has Halloween been celebrated?
Over 2,000 years! It originated as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which dates back to 2,000 BC. It celebrated the end of Harvest and the beginning of Winter. This eventually merged with the Christian holiday of All Saints Day and became the holiday we now know.
How long does it take on average to grow a pumpkin?
90-120 Days
Which Resident interviewed Elvis and was a Radio Host?
Sam Whitehead
Which Staff Member/s are from the Phillipines?
Caregivers Ester and Augusto!
What year was Phoenix Founded?
1867 when Jack Swilling, a Confederate Veteran established a canal system to bring water from the Salt Lake River. It was officially incorporated on Feb. 25th 1881.
How big was the biggest pumpkin ever recorded?
2,700 lbs!
It was Grown in Half Moon Bay, California in 2023.
Which U.S. State attracts the most tourist during the fall due to the changing of the foliage?
Vermont. Specifically, between September and Mid-October.