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American House Petoskey

February 2016Office Hours: Monday–Friday8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Important Phone NumbersOffice (231) 348-2600AH Fax (231) 348-5910Comfort Keepers (231) 330-6580CK Fax (231) 947-9477Becky Martz/Hair Stylist (231) 633-2266

Your Friendly AmericanHouse Staff

Executive Director Dee KeilAssistant Director/Life Enrichment Director Monica KellyHead Cook Stacy LubbersHead Housekeeper Gina LewisMaintenance Supervisor Justin Bluer

Love Is AgelessOn Friday, the 12th, we will be hosting a

Valentine Event called Love Is Ageless. Thisevent will be from 6:30 to 8:30PM.

All family and friends are invited andencouraged to attend. We will have musicperformed by KNJ DJ services, dancing,socialization, champagne and, as always,great desserts. This is a semi-formal event—no, that doesn’t mean you have to wear a suitand tie—but you can if you want to. So throwon your best outfit and come on out andmingle! You must RSVP at 231-348-2600 byWednesday, the 10th.

Even the Snowman Is Upside DownAbout the Weather!

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Donna S.

Donna was bornon December 28, inChicago, Illinois. Sheis one of 4 children.Donna attendedgrade school inIndianapolis, IN,before moving toDaytona Beach,Florida, where shegraduated.

Donna met herfuture husband, Tom,after his dischargefrom the Navy. Tomserved as a radiomanon submarine patrol.His interest in radiostarted when he wastwelve, learningMorse Code. Tomwas a lifelong hamradio operator. Heworked many bikeand dog sled races.Donna and Tommarried in October1950. They spenttheir honeymoondriving the AlcanHighway to Alaska.They spent a fewmonths in Anchoragebefore moving toKing Salmon, whereTom was employedwith the CAA, whichis now the FAA.

SpotlightResident

King Salmon was a very remotelocation, and a very new experience forDonna coming from Florida. Tom wasan avid fisherman, and Donna wouldaccompany him on trips. Donna andTom had their first two children inAlaska. Because there were no medicalfacilities in King Salmon, Donna wasflown to Anchorage to have their firstchild, a daughter. Donna and Tom alsolived in Iliamna, on the AlaskanPeninsula, and then they moved toHomer. Homer had recently beenconnected to the road system fromAnchorage. They had no hospital, soDonna had to be flown to Seldovia, andTom was brought by mail boat, to havetheir second child, a son. The hospitalwas set in the home of a doctor and hiswife. Patients did their ownhousekeeping and, his wife made themeals. “Times were simpler then, and tothose of you reading this, you know ifyou wanted something done, you did ityourself.” Tom and Donna moved toPellston in 1955, and had two moredaughters. In 1960, they moved back toAlaska, and in 1962, returned toPellston to stay this time, where theycompleted their family with another son.

Donna and her family enjoyed livingin small town Pellston, going to theoutside movies, bringing their sleepingbags and popcorn and settling in for afun family evening watching a movie atthe village square.

When Tom retired, he andDonna set off in their motorhome. They enjoyed localcampgrounds, genealogy trips toother states, and visiting family inFlorida and Alaska. After theirthree granddaughters were born,they too enjoyed trips in themotor home. Donna has threegreat-grandchildren, with anotherin the oven. They are her greatestjoys and she loves when theyvisit. Donna and Tom lovedhelping others and they wereoften called upon by their elderlyneighbors.

Donna enjoyed journaling, andtaking photographs, knitting,ceramics and various crafts. Sheand each of her siblings, andtheir parents, enjoyed celebrating50 years of marriage. Donna andTom were married for nearly 60years. Donna has been amember at the EmmanuelEvangelical Church for over 30years. She taught Sunday schoolthere and played piano at variouslocations, including Tendercareand Bay Bluffs.

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Open TransportationWhat is open transportation? I’ve heard this question a lot lately, so I would

like to clarify. Open transportation is offered every Monday from 9 a.m. to2:30 p.m. This service is available to every resident. There is a 10-mile travelingradius. All you have to do to use this service is schedule an appointment onMondays and we will take you there and pick you up when you are finished. Ourvan is wheelchair-friendly, for those who are unable to walk up the steps. Theseschedules do fill up quickly and are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you areinterested in taking advantage of transportation, please sign up with Monica.

ScrapbookNext time you’re enjoying the

warm glow of the fireplace, take alook at the scrapbook we have puttogether. You will find many specialmemories from 2015.

Director’s CornerPlease remember that even though

the weather is cold, it is still possibleto become dehydrated. Please keepup on your fluid intake and takeadvantage of the extra waterdelivered to your apartment.

Just a reminder that the residentmeeting is the first Monday of eachmonth. Family members are not onlywelcome, but encouraged to attend.

We would like to try again to starta dementia support group. ContactDee or Monica to let us know howoften you would be interested inattending, weekly/biweekly/monthly,and what topics you would likecovered.

Don’t forget Happy Hour everyFriday at 3:00pm.

Dee Keil

Reminders

FriendlyReminders

Please DO NOTpark in the circledrive. That is forpickup and drop-offonly. We must keepthat clear foremergency vehicles.

Housekeeping:Make sure that

ALL your personalwashable items areclearly marked withyour name or roomnumber. This is theonly way to ensurethat you get yourbelongings back!

Dietary:If you would like to

enjoy a meal withyour family member,please give twohours’ notice. Mealsmust be paid forwhen you eat.

Costs are:Breakfast - $5Dinner - $7Supper - $6Keep in mind that

the library is availablefor your use as well.You could enjoy aprivate meal or havea birthdaycelebration.

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Petoskey

OutingEntertainmentLove Is Ageless

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study3:00 Resident Meeting

Groundhog Day 28:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:00 Groundhog Event2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit

38:30 Morning Coffee

10:00 Communion10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Short Stories3:00 Bingo5:30 Men’s Club

48:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Left, Right, Center

1:30 Walmart Shopping1:45 Quilting3:00 Mardi Gras Party


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Centerpieces for Love Is Ageless

1:30 Centerpieces for Love Is Ageless3:00 Happy Hour Music by Steele

& Wood

610:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling

1:00 Music by Missy & Bobby2:30 Movie & Popcorn

710:00 Presbyterian Church Service

(Remotely)3:00 Church Service6:30 Super Bowl Party

Chinese New Year 88:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study3:00 All about China5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir


10:15 Wellness Clinic & BloodPressure Checks

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training3:00 Mardi Gras Party

Ash Wednesday 108:30 Morning Coffee



10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Scrabble

1:00 Casino1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social

Love Is Ageless 128:30 Morning Coffee

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art6:30 Love Is Ageless Event


2:30 Movie & Popcorn

Happy Valentine's Day 1410:00 Presbyterian Church Service

(Remotely)3:00 Church Service

Presidents Day 158:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study12:00 Friendship Choir3:00 Bingo


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit




10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Uno

1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art

1:45 Let’s Make a Treat3:00 Happy Hour Music by

Owen James





228:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Foot Care Clinic9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study3:00 Bingo






10:30 Exercise / Strength Training1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Blackjack

268:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Kate Nurse Practitioner visits


1:45 Manicures3:00 Kahlua & Cream Happy

Hour & Music by Youngat Heart





Leap Day 298:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation


1:00 Have you ever heard ofConfederate Railroad? If you listento country music, chances are youhave. Their very own BobbyRandall will be here to performlive, along with Missy Zenker, onthe 6th @ 1:00pm. So if you’re acountry music fan, be here!

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Petoskey

OutingEntertainmentLove Is Ageless

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study3:00 Resident Meeting

Groundhog Day 28:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:00 Groundhog Event2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit




10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Left, Right, Center

1:30 Walmart Shopping1:45 Quilting3:00 Mardi Gras Party


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Centerpieces for Love Is Ageless

1:30 Centerpieces for Love Is Ageless3:00 Happy Hour Music by Steele

& Wood


1:00 Music by Missy & Bobby2:30 Movie & Popcorn


(Remotely)3:00 Church Service6:30 Super Bowl Party

Chinese New Year 88:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study3:00 All about China5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir


10:15 Wellness Clinic & BloodPressure Checks

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training3:00 Mardi Gras Party

Ash Wednesday 108:30 Morning Coffee



10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Scrabble

1:00 Casino1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social

Love Is Ageless 128:30 Morning Coffee

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art6:30 Love Is Ageless Event



Happy Valentine's Day 1410:00 Presbyterian Church Service


Presidents Day 158:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:30 Yoga11:00 Bible Study12:00 Friendship Choir3:00 Bingo






10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Uno

1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social



1:45 Let’s Make a Treat3:00 Happy Hour Music by

Owen James





228:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Foot Care Clinic9:00 Open Transportation







10:30 Exercise / Strength Training1:45 Quilting3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Blackjack

268:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Kate Nurse Practitioner visits


1:45 Manicures3:00 Kahlua & Cream Happy

Hour & Music by Youngat Heart





Leap Day 298:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation


1:00 Have you ever heard ofConfederate Railroad? If you listento country music, chances are youhave. Their very own BobbyRandall will be here to performlive, along with Missy Zenker, onthe 6th @ 1:00pm. So if you’re acountry music fan, be here!

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Lesley

Lesley was bornon April 20 inCharlevoix MI. Shehas one youngerbrother. She movedto Ypsilanti when shewas four, and livedthere until she was13; then returned toNorthern Michigan.

Lesley attendedschool in Ellsworth.She has two growndaughters, one thatjust married; she’shoping forgrandchildren soon.She’s not a fan ofwinter and beingcold, but she doeslove her cats. Sheenjoys camping,crafts, scrapbooking,painting, going tobeach, just going outfor a walk. Shecollects teacups andsaucers, and enjoyslooking for antiques.And, of course,spending time withher daughters. Lesleyloves her job, shesaid. “The best partof it is seeing theresidents every day.”

Thank you, Lesley,for yourtwo-and-a-half yearsof service.

SpotlightTeam Member

Meet Chrystal, Keri, Bug and Chica!

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Interesting Chocolate FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Chocolate is a food enjoyed by

most people, especially at Valentine’sDay. Here are some interesting factsabout chocolate:

• Worldwide, consumers spendmore than $200 billion per yearon chocolate products.

• It takes about 400 cacao beansto create 1 pound of chocolate.

• Chocolate is a great source ofantioxidants, which have beenshown to reduce a person’s riskof developing cancer and heartdisease.

• Snickers is the No. 1 sellingchocolate bar in the world.

• Eating dark chocolate inmoderation can lower a person’scholesterol levels.

• Americans prefer milk chocolateover dark chocolate; however,the consumption of darkchocolate is increasing. Try toeat dark chocolate containing atleast 40 percent cacao (will bestated on the chocolate candywrapper) for the most healthbenefits.

• The first United States chocolatefactory was built in 1765.

• The average American eats 12pounds of chocolate every year.

• One tablespoon of cocoa powdercontains 10 percent of the dailyrequirement for iron intake.

• The first chocolate candy barwas made in 1842.

• Chocolate is made from cacaobeans. However, the cacao beanis actually a seed.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

ExerciseIt’s a new year, which means new

beginnings and it’s never too late toget in shape.

There are several different exerciseprograms for you to take advantageof:

Monday—Chair Yoga by Cortneyfrom Yoga Radiance.

Yoga is a great way to reducestress while strengthening your body.Yoga is a great way to tighten up yourcore muscles, improve circulationand balance.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &Friday—Chair Exercise with StrengthTraining.

This is a group activity withindividual participation, which meanssome can do the whole routine andsome cannot. You just have to showup and do what works for you.

There’s also Beach Ball; onSaturdays, this exercise focusesentirely on leg strengthening. All youhave to do is show up, kick the ballsaround and listen to some great’50s music.

All exercise programs startat 10:30.

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