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American House Southfield

August 2016

Welc me

Welcome to AmericanHouse Southfield

Welcome to American House. Our communityis dedicated to making sure you feel at home.We have had several residents move in thismonth, and we would like to extend a warm

welcome to those who are new to ourcommunity. Summer is here, so let’s get

outside and enjoy some of those warm raysof sunshine!

Your Friendly American House StaffBelinda Smith Senior Executive DirectorLandon Carter Assistant DirectorAlexandra Allie Building 2 Executive DirectorJenna Shelby Life Enrichment DirectorJohn Williams Culinary SupervisorReginald Glaspie Maintenance DirectorMarla Ross Housekeeping Supervisor

Please join us for our 1950’s Happy Hour onFriday, August 5, 3:00 p.m., in the Dining Room. Thisevent will be rocking with oldies music. Enjoydelicious food, tons of raffles and prizes, and greatfamily fun. All proceeds will go to the American HouseFoundation, which is dedicated to aiding local seniorsin need. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

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Welc meNew Residents

Vera PerkinsMartha and Lebron

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Please join us inwelcoming our newresidents on Friday,August 5, 2016, at

3 p.m., in the Diningroom, for our monthly

Meet and Mingle.

PreposterousPackaging

For all those timesyou’ve needed a pairof scissors to openup a pack of batteriesor wrestled tounwrap a new CD,take comfort in thefact that you’re notalone. Aug. 7 isParticularlyPreposterousPackaging Day.

Nutritious FishAugust is National

Catfish Month. Maketime to enjoy aserving of thismild-tasting fish,which contains highlevels of vitaminB-12, magnesiumand potassium, aswell as heart-healthyomega-3 fatty acids.

LifeEnrichment

With summer continuing to bring usheat, we at American House Southfieldhave plans to help everyone enjoy it!And with the coming of the August heat,we have our annual Classic Car Showto look forward to. This year, our showis on August 6th, a beautiful Saturday,at 2:00 P.M. Also this month, we haveSenior Appreciation Week to celebrateour seniors, without whom our liveswould be so less rich! So join us for ourweek long activities to appreciateour seniors!

On another note, it is with greatsadness that I must announce thatAlexander, our long-time LifeEnrichment Assistant, is leaving us forgraduate school. Alexander is as sad aswe are to depart, but he must pursuehis future. I will truly miss him. I am soproud of him and excited for his future.He is an amazing person and I can’twait to see what his future holds.Alexander’s last day will be on July29th. Be sure to stop by our office andcongratulate him on his success! Goodluck, Alexander!

Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

August’s Beautiful BloomsThe birth flower for August is the

gladiolus. Its name is derived from theLatin word for “little sword,” so thelong-stemmed flower with showyblossoms is sometimes called thesword lily.

CornerDirector’s

As the light and heat ofsummer sears itself into ourhearts and memories, weprepare for even more fun in thesun! We have a lot on our plannerthis August with our Classic CarShow and Senior AppreciationWeek. Further, I would like toremind everyone of theimportance of drinking plenty ofwater and being aware of howmuch time you spend in the sun.August is a month where theweather gets hotter, and it isimportant to be aware of theeffect heat can have on yourhealth. Enjoy safely!

Senior Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

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Greetings,The Maintenance Department

would like to give everyone afriendly reminder that liquids arenot to be tossed in the trash.Further, please put your trash insealed bags when throwing itout. Only by working togethercan we keep American HouseSouthfield pristine and free ofunpleasant odors.

Maintenance DirectorReginald Glaspie

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American House Amenities• Luxurious, affordable apartments that are maintenance-free.• Access to meals, housekeeping, laundry and personal-care services.

Social, cultural, recreational and fitness activities organized by ourLifestyles Director, with complimentary scheduled personal transportation.On-site physical therapy clinic, fitness room, computer room with Internetaccess and general store.

• Lighted parking and controlled entrances.• On-site beauty salon/barbershop.• Month-to-month rental packages.• Contact our office any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (248) 353-5835, or

visit us at 27577 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI.

HEALTHY LIVINGAfter 5 p.m. - Emergency Phone:

(248) 208-0096After 8 p.m. please contact

Clarence at(248) 353-5835

In-Home Doctor VisitsDr. Cohen, MD

Call for appointment,(313) 972-9001.

All Dr. Cohen visits will take placein your private apartment.

In-Home Podiatry Visits (B1-113)For appointment, call

Dr. Sheryl Bentzley’s office,(313) 382-0505

Free Blood Pressure ChecksTuesdays at 2:30 p.m. (VM)

(subject to change)On-Site Physical Therapy Clinic

By Spectrum Home Care, Inc.For appointment, call

(248) 591-9500.

FITNESS OPTIONSWe offer several different fitness

classes such as Morning Stretch, TaiChi, Stretch Stride and Strive,Walking Club, and Strength

& Balance.Fitness Room

Always open. Equipped withtreadmills, weight machines, etc.

Weight RoomAll residents interested in building

strength, toning up or trimming downare encouraged to visit our weightroom.

Wit & Wisdom

Building 2Call Alexandra

Allie at(248) 809-6622

LifeEnrichment

Department -Call Jenna at

(248) 353-5835

Dietary/Kitchen - CallChef John at

(248) 353-2164

HousekeepingCall Marla,

(248) 914-2345

ManicuristCall Milica at

(248) 227-5827

Hair Salon,Call Roxanne

at(248) 252-3723

‘Paws’ forDog Day

They say everydog has his day.Celebrate man’s bestfriend on NationalDog Day, Aug. 26.

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August 2016Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Fun & Facts (VM)10:30 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

29:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans6:30 Bingo Night (DR)


10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

49:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (STORE)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 Red Hats’ Meeting (VM)


10:00 Meijer Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Meet and Mingle (DR)

610:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:00 Car Show1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

710:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Afternoon Movie & Ice Cream

Social (VM)



1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)







10:00 Tech Talk (STORE)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)


10:00 Kroger Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Fun Friday Game Day (DR)

1310:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)

1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)



Social (VM)



1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)









10:00 Meijer Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Happy Hour Birthday Bash with Live

Entertainment (DR)3:00 Fun Friday Game Day (DR)





Social (VM)

228:00 Breakfast Bingo (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)


1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Current Events (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:30 Bingo Bash2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)









10:00 Kroger Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)





Social (VM)



1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Current Events (VM)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)






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Detroit PrincessPlease join us for a

wonderful cruisedown the DetroitRiver with the DetroitPrincess boat. Wewill depart for thecruise August 11th,at 10:00 A.M. andreturn at 3:00 P.M.The cost of $37 willcover the ticket, aturkey dinner, andsome good oldMotown music. Bestof all, some of ourfriends fromAmerican HouseHazel Park will bethere too! If you’reinterested, pleasehurry to let us know,sign up and get yourmoney in as seats arelimited!

Save the

DateIf you look into the distance, you

can see the dust kicked into the airand hear the revving of engines asantique cars trek on down toAmerican House Southfield! Onceagain, it is time for our annual carshow, which will be held Saturday,August 6th, at 2:00 p.m. All residentsshould come on down and enjoy, anyguests you bring will have to pay aminor fee, but for the food, fun, andraffles, it’s well worth it. We have abig show for you this year with lots ofraffles, songs, and of course, food!This year is going to be even betterthan last year, so come on down andenjoy the show!

NewsCommunity

As August rolls around thecorner, the time has once againcome for us to take time andappreciate our seniors, those whohave come before us and remain topass on their wisdom. The city ofSouthfield will be hosting SeniorAppreciation Week Aug. 22-26. Wehave so many great festivitiesplanned for you all. Please be sureto check the monthly calendar formore details regarding a week fullof fun!

We here at American HouseSouthfield will be throwing our ownfestivities as well, so come on downand celebrate seniors!

Free Personal Errand Transportation Service W/ Renee• Free transportation is available by appointment only on Thursdays

9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call (248) 880-9130.Calling at least three days in advance is advised.

• American House provides free transportation to any destination within a10-mile radius of our property. The bus driver will call you back toconfirm all requests for transportation.

• Unconfirmed requests may not be honored. Medical and businessappointments will be scheduled first.

• No doctors’ appointments after 2 p.m.• Please utilize scheduled shopping trips whenever possible.• You may share a ride to the same destination with other residents. Riders

will be given the van driver’s phone number to call when ready to return.• Van has a wheelchair lift.

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HappyBirthdayHappy Birthday to All of Our

August Babies!Lorraine L. 2Helen H. 3Lee B. 5Alma H. 9Betty S. 11Edna J. 12Charles L. 15Latrelle P-M 16Charles S. 17Fanny G. 17Willa C. 19Helen M. 20Elizabeth H. 21Janis H-M 22Janis M. 22Barbara P. 23Mazie B. 27

Join us on Friday, August 19, at3 p.m. during Happy Hour in the

Dining Room for our monthly BirthdayBash. Light refreshments will be

served. See you there!

Write It DownNeed help remembering

something? Write it down.Handwriting engages more parts ofthe brain than typing, and it is easierto remember something once you’vewritten it on paper.

A Stroll Down Memory LaneOver the years, we have had someamazing times, and while we will

have many more, it is alwaysimportant to remember the fun we

had in the past.

Many of our choir members have passed on ormoved away, but we keep them and their voices in

our hearts.

Our fashion shows have featured someextraordinarily dressed, and very good looking,

residents.

Picnics are an excellent way to spend the summerdays.

InterestingCorn Facts

By Brian K. Rosso,R.D.

Michigan farmersproduce 335 millionbushels of cornannually. I hope youfind the followingfacts on corninteresting.

• There are11,000 cornfarmers inMichigan.

• One ear of cornhas 800 kernels.

• Yellow is not theonly color ofcorn. It can alsobe green, red,white or purple.

• Corn is grownon everycontinent exceptAntarctica.

• Corn is actuallypart of the grassfamily.

Visit an AmericanHouse today andenjoy some sweetcorn, a regular itemon our menu.

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