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A Message From Management
Dear Residents, Family, and Friends: Changes are happening at Renaissance Village Murrieta that we’re excited to share. With the recent promotion of Brian Taube to Senior Executive Director, we’ve welcomed Janae Orona to the Renaissance Village Murrieta Family as our Executive Director.
Janae has over 11 years of experience in the senior living industry, where she served as Reception, Activity Director, Business Office Assistant and Director, Assistant Executive Director, and now Executive Director.
Senior living is not where she found her start in healthcare. While attending San Diego State University, Janae studied kinesiology with the end goal of working with children through Occupational Therapy. After reflecting upon this decision and having the opportunity to work in senior living, it dawned on her what a treasure it is to work with seniors. She enjoyed the friendships one develops with residents and the conversations full of wisdom and experience. Janae loves how you can make a difference in their lives, which goes a long way.
Janae did her masters in healthcare admin, focusing on gerontology, through the University of Phoenix. With these resources and experience, she continued growing through the various senior living industry positions. As Renaissance Village Murrieta’s Executive Director, Janae looks forward to meeting residents and their families. She desires to share her personal experiences and passions and continue to create great days for residents.
Janae believes creating great days for residents makes a huge difference in their quality of life. What starts as one day turns into two, and so on, which can then move beyond that person and affect others, too. She looks forward to making that impact at Renaissance Village Murrieta. Janae wants residents, family, and staff to know she’s a good listener and wants to hear all feedback.
Janae and her husband Mike celebrate seven years of marriage and have two sons, Jackson (5) and Michael (3). They also have two dogs. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys being outdoors.
We’re excited to see the great things she will do as the Executive Director of Renaissance Village Murrieta. Please stop by Janae’s office or say hello when you see her around the community. You can also reach her by email at ed@rvseniorliving.com.
Thank you,
Resident Spotlight: Jean M.
an aerospace company, and in 1956, they transferred him to California. Jean looks back on raising her children fondly. It was a lovely time while they were one happy family, and she loved every part of being their mother. She also enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and taking care of their home. Jean enjoyed playing Bridge with various groups of people, hosting in her home often. It was a fun time spent with friends.
Jean M. was born in Saginaw, Michigan. She was the second child and first daughter of her parents. Jack was her older brother, and she had two younger siblings, Nancy and David. They were all very close. Her father lived to be 81, and her mother lived until she was 92. Jean recalls both of her parents always being there for their children. They all spent a lot of time together, and as they grew older, this continued. Many of her relatives moved to be near the various lakes in Michigan. As a result, they spent a lot of time boating.
Jean married, and she and her husband were together for 20 years. They had three children together: two daughters, Marty and Linda, and a son, Mark. They lived their early life in Michigan, but her husband worked for
Jean and her thenhusband also had the pleasure and opportunity to travel extensively to places like Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Ireland, Scotland, London, Hawaii, and Alaska. They had fun staying at the excellent accommodations, eating delicious food in the restaurants, and seeing all the sights each new place had to offer. Her trips to Australia and New Zealand and, Ireland, Scotland, and London were among her favorites. They even stayed a few nights in a castle in Ireland, which was a memorable experience. While she enjoyed the opportunities to travel, she was always glad to get back home.
Jean worked at a business conglomerate for 17 years. The company was based in Marina del Rey, but over the years moved to Westwood. Jean worked in the benefits department and saw the company sell various
A family photo from the Summer of 1967.
Jean in Scotland.
Jean, Marty, Mark & Linda.
parts of the company over the years. She rose to take on the benefits manager position, and by the end of her time there, the company was HPI Hospital Pharmacies. They operated pharmacies in hospitals in all different areas of California on a contract basis. However, when another company bought them out and wanted her to move to Albuquerque, New Mexico, she decided to retire.
Jean was not interested in living in Albuquerque and moved to Newport Beach. She took a part-time position working for a certified public accountant. Jean did not think she would last nine weeks there, but she worked there for nine years and enjoyed working there.
Jean’s kids are all grown now and have families of their own. Her daughters live nearby, and her son and his family live in New Hampshire. She enjoyed visiting them in New Hampshire, but most of the time, they come to California. Before moving to Renaissance Village Murrieta, Jean lived with her daughter, Marty, and her son-inlaw for 23 years here in Murrieta.
grandmother and great-grandmother. She spends much time with her family, especially those in the area. As a family, they’ve always enjoyed playing cards & board games. It’s something that she enjoyed doing when she was their age. Her 12-yearold grandson loves to play games and
Matt, Jean, Marty, Sarah, and Sean.
Jean has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She loves being a
soccer, and his 17-year-old sister has almost reached the black belt level in Taekwondo.
Jean celebrated her first year of living at Renaissance Village Murrieta. She loves that she can interact and enjoy the company of so many different people by living here.
Jean thinks the staff is wonderful, especially the servers in the dining room. Her favorite activity is Rummikub, where she spends hours playing with a few other ladies almost daily. They have a great group of regulars and enjoy playing the game together.
Jean’s daughters lovingly care for her needs, such as grocery shopping, accounting, chauffeuring, and secretarial. They also share much of their time at their homes, serving wonderful meals with delightful homemade desserts and enjoying playing games. It’s always a fun time when they are all together.
Jean, Karyl, Jodie, and Catherine playing Rummikub.
July
Ariana G., Caregiver
Ariana G. became a caregiver because she loves to help seniors. She is studying to be a CNA at Mt. San Jacinto College. Ariana enjoys the friendships she made with her co-workers and the great working environment Renaissance Villages offers. Her favorite part of working with residents is the bond that develops as you get to know them more. Ariana enjoys relaxing when she’s not working.
August
Marina F., Caregiver
Marina gained her experience in caregiving while caring for her brother before he passed away and her parents when they were ill. She has strong faith as a Christian woman, and desires to give back to others the love the Lord gave her. She’s passionate about caring for the elderly and looks at each resident like her own grandparents.
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September
Evita M., Housekeeper
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Marina is dedicated to making residents and families feel at home, and is always there to help.
Evita M. attended the National College of Business and Arts in the Philippines. She also holds a Residential Care For The Elderly Administrator Certificate, spent four years caring for her mother-in-law, and worked as a Table Games Dealer at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Evita and her husband, William, celebrate 27 years of marriage. She also has two adult children, Emmanuel and Gina. Evita shares that residents are nice and loveable, and her coworkers are friendly and supportive.
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Jo Ann putting together her Autumn Wreath.
Evelyn and her Sand Castles in the Sand masterpiece.
Sherry and Don with their Bingo prize from Taco About Bingo! Margaret showing off one of our gorgeous centerpieces.
Residents and families alike enjoyed coming together to play bingo and support the Fight Against Alzheimer’s at our Taco About Bingo fundraiser.
Rosemary and her Bingo prize from Taco About Bingo!
