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September 2016Your Friendly AmericanHouse Staff

Danyell Petrere Executive DirectorMichelle Smith Assistant DirectorDean Robinson Life Enrichment DirectorLori Schultz Culinary SupervisorBrian Stephenson Maintenance SupervisorSherri Jackson Housekeeping Supervisor

Celebrate Grandparents DayWith Us!

Sunday, September 11, invite your family tocelebrate Grandparents Day with you here atAmerican House Southgate. There will beentertainment for the entire family. Food andFun! Join us!

Acorns AplentyWith their familiar brown caps, acorns are the

falling fruit of the oak tree. During late summer andearly fall, the trees drop the nuts, and squirrels areoften seen happily hoarding them. When there’s abumper crop of acorns, it’s known as a mast year.Chipmunks, birds, deer and other wildlife that dependon the nutritious nuts can’t eat all of them, leaving theexcess acorns to grow into new oak trees.

Hues for a Good SnoozeAre you struggling to get a solid night’s sleep?

The color of your bedding might be the reason why.According to a study reported by Men’s Health,people with blue, yellow or green bedroom décoraveraged more hours of sleep than those with a gray,brown or purple color scheme.

Start ShoppingFall does not arrive until later this month, but it’s a

good time to start planning your holiday shopping.Take advantage of sales now, and you’ll be able torelax in December.

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BIRTHDAYS!

Best Wishes toAll of You WhoWill Celebrate a

Birthday ThisMonth!

Jeanne M. 9-1Charlie M. 9-20Elizabeth T. 9-30

Who Am I?

The first person toguess who I am willget a special prize!See Dean in his officewith your guess! Onlyone guess perperson, so makeyour guess count!

Interesting Pear FactsBy Brian RossoI hope you find the following pear

facts interesting and informative.The first pear tree was planted in

America in the 1620s.One pear contains only 100 calories.

Pears are a good source of vitamin Cand fiber.

A fresh pear is ripe when the stemarea of the pear is soft when gentlepressure is applied. If the middle of thepear is soft to the touch, the pearis overripe.

Michigan ranks No. 5 in regard toharvesting pears. The top two pearvarieties grown in Michigan are Bartlettand Bosc.

Other pear types include:• Anjou, sweet with a citrus flavor.• Comice, sweet with a buttery

taste.• Concorde, crunchy with a vanilla

flavor.• Seckel, small in size and very

sweet.Pears are available at all American

House locations.

IntergenerationalActivities

From Grandparents Day onthe Sunday after Labor Day toIntergeneration Monththroughout September, thisseason offers plenty of remindersto take some time to bond withyounger people. Whether they’reyour grandchildren, otherrelatives, friends, or communitymembers in need of a mentor,here are a few ways you canconnect with them:

Teach your grandkids yourfavorite card game or a classicgame like mahjong or chess. Inreturn, have them show you afavorite video game or funmobile app.

Volunteering together is agreat way to teach younger folksthe importance of giving back tothe community. Visit an animalshelter or spend time helping outat a food bank.

Like the song says,“Everything old is new again.”Many in today’s generation areinterested in traditional hobbieslike sewing, knitting andgardening. If you possess skillsin these areas, offer to teach thebasics. Working on projectstogether gives you a chance tochat about other topics as wellas foster the love of learning.

Speaking of learning, ask youryounger peers for some tips onusing a computer, tablet orsmartphone. As a result, you cansend emails, photos and textmessages to each other to stayin touch.

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American House Senior Olympics!Wit & Wisdom

“Education is the keyto unlock the golden

door of freedom.”—George

Washington Carver

“I believe thateducation, therefore,is a process of livingand not a preparation

for future living.”—John Dewey

“An investment inknowledge pays the

best interest.”—American proverb

“Develop a passionfor learning. If youdo, you will nevercease to grow.”

—Anthony J.D’Angelo

“All I want is aneducation, and I am

afraid of no one.”—Malala Yousafzai

“The mind is not avessel that needs

filling, but wood thatneeds igniting.”

—Plutarch

“Education is themovement from

darkness to light.”—Allan Bloom

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September 2016Southgate

OutingEntertainmentExerciseSpecial EventHeart Healthy

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayKey

L-Lobby1-First Floor Common Area2-SecondFloor Common Area3-Third Floor Chapel/TheaterRoom

Schedule subject to change.Please check board locatednext to the LED office forchanges.

Emma M. Nutt Day 19:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Personal Visit W/LED10:00 Communion Service With

Deacon Bob-311:00 Outing to Wyandotte Golf

Course!6:00 Rosary-37:00 Cards 31-2

210:00 Food Bingo-211:30 Balloon Volleyball-L1:00 Community Crossword-12:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

310:00 All Day Checkers!

47:00 Cards 31-2

Labor Day 57:00 Cards 31-2

Read a Book Day 610:00 Color Therapy-111:30 Pictionary-L1:00 Sing-A-Long Songs-22:00 Eucharist Service-23:00 Chair Aerobics-27:00 Cards 31-2

National Salami Day 710:00 Outing: Meijer11:30 Blood Pressure Check-TMT-1

1:00 Special Presentationwith Rivergate-2

2:00 Bible Teachings W/Alpha-33:00 Trivia7:00 Cards 31-2

Pardon Day 89:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Personal Visit W/LED11:00 Left, Center, Right-22:30 Entertainment with

Chuck Sharp!-L6:00 Rosary-37:00 Cards 31-2

Teddy Bear Day 910:00 Food Bingo-211:30 Balloon Volleyball-L1:00 Community Crossword-12:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

1010:00 All Day Dominoes!

1112:00 Grandparents Day

Celebration!7:00 Cards 31-2

Chocolate Milkshake Day 129:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Documentary TV-211:00 Name That Tune-L1:30 Choir

Practice@Southgate2:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

National Peanut Day 1310:00 Veteran Recognition

Ceremony-L11:30 Pictionary-L1:00 Sing-A-Long Songs-22:00 Eucharist Service-23:00 Chair Aerobics-27:00 Cards 31-2

National Cream Filled Donut Day 149:30 Outing: Movie to be

Announced10:00 Resident Council Meeting-L11:30 Blood Pressure Check-TMT-11:30 Chair Yoga-22:00 Bible Teachings W/Alpha-33:00 Trivia7:00 Cards 31-2

Felt Hat Day 159:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Personal Visit W/LED11:00 Left, Center, Right-22:00 Entertainment with Debra

Jimmerson!/SeptemberBirthday Party-1

6:00 Rosary-37:00 Cards 31-2

American Legion Day 162:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

171:30 Movie Extravaganza! The

Princess Bride! StarringRobin Wright, Peter Falk,and Andre The Giant!

National Cheeseburger Day 187:00 Cards 31-2

International Talk Like a Pirate Day 199:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Documentary TV-211:00 Name That Tune-L2:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

2010:00 Color Therapy-111:30 Pictionary-L1:00 Sing-A-Long Songs-22:00 Eucharist Service-22:30 Chair Exercise with Kelly

Miller!7:00 Cards 31-2

Miniature Golf Day 2110:00 Outing: Walmart11:30 Blood Pressure Check-TMT-1

1:30 Chair Yoga-22:00 Bible Teachings W/Alpha-33:00 Trivia7:00 Cards 31-2

First Day of Fall 229:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Personal Visit W/LED11:00 Left, Center, Right-22:00 Entertainment with

Balancing Earth!-L6:00 Rosary-37:00 Cards 31-2

Checkers Day 2310:00 Food Bingo-211:30 Balloon Volleyball-L1:00 Community Crossword-12:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

National Cherries Jubilee Day 2410:00 All Day Connect Four!

National Comic Book Day 257:00 Cards 31-2

Johnny Appleseed Day 269:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Documentary TV-211:00 Name That Tune-L1:30 Choir Practice@Livoinia2:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

2710:00 Craft:Paint by Numbers-211:30 Pictionary-L1:00 Sing-A-Long Songs-22:00 Eucharist Service-23:00 Chair Aerobics-27:00 Cards 31-2

Ask a Stupid Question Day 2810:00 Outing: Greektown

Casino11:30 Blood Pressure Check-TMT-1

2:00 Bible Teachings W/Alpha-33:00 Trivia7:00 Cards 31-2

National Confucius Day 299:00 Meijer (Smart Bus $2)

10:00 Personal Visit W/LED11:00 Left, Center, Right-212:00 Entertainment with John

Hanba!1:00 -3:00 Wii Bowling-26:00 Rosary-37:00 Cards 31-2

302:00 Bingo-27:00 Cards 31-2

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Talk About It

Your SportsStories

Many peopleacquired their love ofsports in their youth.Use the followingquestions toreminisce about yourearly days on theplaying field.

What sports didyou play as a child,either with friends forfun or as part of anofficial team?

Do you rememberthe name of yourteam(s)? How aboutcolors, mascotsand slogans?

Did you haveany memorableteammates? Whatabout coaches?

Talk about thetraining or practiceinvolved.

Did you or yourteam ever earn amedal or trophy?

Did you play on asports team as anadult? Share yourexperiences.

Out of all thesports you’ve everplayed, which is yourfavorite and why?In general, do youprefer team sports orindividual contests?

A Minute With MaintenanceIf you need service, please stop at

the Front Office. We’ll be sure to letour Maintenance Supervisor, Brian,know that you need his assistance.Thank you.

The Medical TeamTMT is a full-service home health,

personal care, and private dutyagency established in 1978. TMToffers a full range of services that fitwith clients’ needs. For informationabout TMT services, please call(248) 420-0372.

American HouseTransportation

Please call John Ingison,American House Transport Driver,for complimentary shuttle servicewithin a 10-mile radius. He can bereached at (734) 558-0493. Pleasebe courteous and give 48-72 hours’notice when scheduling/cancellingappointments. Thank you.

A Reminder From Laundryand Housekeeping

Please remember to label alllaundered garments by writing yourname and/or room number inpermanent marker. Thank you.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS TO REMEMBER(734) 246-2860 FRONT OFFICE(248) 420-0372 THE MEDICAL TEAM(734) 626-9315 GOLDEN SHEARS (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)(800) 477-4747 DTE(734) 558-0493 JOHN INGISON; 10-MILE TRANSPORT RADIUS; FRIDAYS(866) 962-5515 SMART BUS(734) 284-9229 TRINITY CAB COMPANY(734) 258-3066 SOUTHGATE SENIOR CENTER(800) 244-4444 AT&T(800) 266-2278 COMCAST

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We’re Always Upto Something!

A Salute to ‘Star Trek’On Sept. 8, 1966, the crew of

the starship Enterprise invited TVaudiences along on its mission “toboldly go where no man has gonebefore.” Fifty years later, “Star Trek”remains a permanent fixture ofpop culture.

Created by Gene Roddenberry,a former World War II fighter pilot-turned-TV writer and producer, “StarTrek” starred William Shatner as Capt.James T. Kirk, the charismatic leaderof the U.S.S. Enterprise; LeonardNimoy as Mr. Spock, his half-human,half-Vulcan first officer; and DeForestKelley as the ship’s physician,Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy.

Set in the 23rd century, “Star Trek”used the world of science fiction andalien characters to offer commentaryon 1960s issues such as civil rightsand war. The series was beloved byfans for its diverse casting andmessage of equality and peace, andthe show has since been praised bycritics for being ahead of its time.

“Star Trek” was saved fromcancellation by a massive letter-writing campaign and lasted threeseasons. Later, the series won newfans in syndication and was revived infilms and TV spinoffs.

Arts & Crafts

DazzlingFall Decor

Add glam to someplain acorns withthis beautiful andsimple craft.

Materials:• Acorn caps• Clear nail polish• Hot glue gun

and glue• Round marbles,

various colorsDirections:Paint each acorn

cap with clear nailpolish to protectit from cracking.Let dry.

Carefully line theinside of an acorncap with hot glue,then place a marbleinside. Hold the capand the marbletogether for severalseconds until theglue dries. Set aside.

Repeat with theremaining acorn capsand marbles. Whenall have dried,arrange them in abowl or shallow dish.To create extrashimmer and shine,place a battery-operated pillar candlein the center ofthe acorns.

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