Jan-Famous B'day
January Fun Facts
January Observances
January IQ
Resident's birthday
100

This "King" of rock 'n' roll was born 8th of January (1935). He sang "Are you lonesome tonight".

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

The most frequently pledged New Year's resolution.

Weight Loss

100

January is national  ------------ month.

HINT: think chicken noodle

National Soup Month

100

This is the currency of the European Union, and it debuted on January 4, 1999.

What is The Euro?

100

Resident who like to be called as "Your Majesty" was a realtor in Calgary and born on 1st of January

Who is Vladimir Jelinek?

200

Born January 19, 1946, she is the singer of many a country song and a philanthropist, often funding projects for public health and children's education.

Who is Dolly Parton?

200

What flowers are associated with the month of January?

A. Roses and Daisies

B. Roses and Daffodils

C. Tulips and Mums

D. Carnations and Snowdrops

Carnations and Snowdrops

200

The third Monday of January, honoring a historical civil rights activist.

Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?

200

This woman is credited for sewing the first United  States flag with 13 stars

A. Kamala Harris

B. Hillary Clinton

C. Betsy Ross

Who is Betsy Ross?

200

A resident who likes coloring, word search, and actively participates in most of our recreation activities has her birthday on January 29th. She will also be welcoming her 5th grand-daughter soon!

Who is Jolayne ManyFingers?

300

A Canadian politician, public figure born in Ottwa, Ontario on January 25th, 1971.

HINT: His father was one among the most famous prime ministers

Who is Justin Treaudo?

300

What gemstone or "birth stone" is associated with the month of January?

A. Ruby

B. Sapphire

C. Garnet

D. Emerald

Garnet

300

For Chinese Lunar New Year, this is the animal for 2025 on the lunar calendar

A. Scorpion

B. Snake 

C. Lion

Snake (wood)

300

What name is given to the full moon in January?

A. Blue Moon

B. Wolf moon

C. Big moon

What is Wolf moon?

300

A smooth talking second floor resident who likes to play chess, watch TV and reading. He drinks hot chocolate all the time and his birthday comes on January 3rd.

Who is Stewart Obee?

400

Born on Jan 17th, 1922, this American actress and comedian was a pioneer of early television, with a career spanning seven decades. 

HINT: She recently passed away, just weeks short of her 100th birthday.

Who is Betty White?

400

Who obtained the patent for the first -ever light bulb in January 1880?

Who is Thomas Edison?

400

January 4th. A day Jeopardy fans can appreciate

National Trivia Day

400

This Disney movie premiered on January 29, 1959.

A. The Jungle Book

B Beauty and the Beast

C. Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

400

A fourth floor resident who never miss Bingo has his birthday on January 4th.

HINT: one of his nephews, Cory Joseph played for Detroit Pistons

Who is Blake Roadhouse?

500

This English singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and multi instrumentalist was born on Jan-8th, 1947. He was a pioneer of glam rock, his work blended pop, rock, psychedelia, and folk

Who is David Bowie ?

500

In non-leap years, January always starts on the same day of the week as which other month?

A. April

B. October

C. September

D. July 

October

(In non- leap years, January and October always start on the same day of the week. However, in leap years, January starts on the same day of the week as April and July.)

500

A Christian religious holiday celebrated on January 6th that commemorates the biblical story of the three wise men (Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar) who visited the baby Jesus, bringing gifts


What is Three Kings Day?

 also known as "Epiphany"

500

In which year was the Maple Leaf officially became Canada's national flag. (Raised for the first time on January 15th)

A. 1965

B. 1967

C. 1964

A. 1965

500

A soft spoken second floor resident who loves Tim Hortons and very good at Trivia. His birthday is on January 23rd.

Who is Jerrid Danylyshen?