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American House Southfield

February 2016

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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. The year is flying by, before youknow it, spring will be just right around the

corner. Happy February, everyone!

Your Friendly American House StaffBelinda Smith Senior Executive DirectorLandon Carter Assistant DirectorJenna Shelby Life Enrichment DirectorAlexandra Allie Building 2 Executive Director

This Year Is Flying byWOW, it’s already February! This month we celebrate

so much from honoring our nation’s heroes, tocelebrating love. Be sure to check our Activity

Calendar for our discussion groups on part of ourtribute to National Black History Month. Valentine’sDay is coming, and it reminds us of the people welove the most: you, our residents! And we’re not

thinking about just hearts and flowers, either. We arecommitted to making your home here the best ever.

Please don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s anythingelse we can do to make it that way!

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Trivia Whiz

Welc meNew Residents

We Welcome:Curtis and Doris Tyler

Dorothy ClevelandDorothy and Melissa

KadeHenry Tailor

Irving and KarenWilliams

Jacqueline McCollumMargaret Meloche

Thessia Dunn

PeopleJoin us on Friday,

Feb. 19, at3 p.m. during Happy

Hour in the DiningRoom for our

monthly Meet andGreet & Birthday

Bash. Lightrefreshments will be

served. See youthere!

Phyllis Ferguson

Pop!Do you like popping

bubble wrap? Astudy found that

popping those littlebubbles can makeyou feel calmer and

more alert.

StylesLife

As we see the signs of Februus’grasp bring us cold snow and frigidwinds, we have plenty to keep us warm.Burning hotter than the sun, eternal ashope, love is truly ageless, and we willcelebrate it this month. Please join usduring our Love Is Ageless dance.Please join us in remembering not justromantic love, but the love of our fellowman, as we celebrate African-Americanhistory month and the triumphs of thecivil rights movement, as well as thecontributions of Africans and African-Americans to world history. Let’s keepwarm by letting the love flow, bothromantic and of humanity! Speaking oflove and hearts, do not forget that thisis National Heart Month! HappyFebruary!

Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

CornerMaintenance

As the weather has finally decided toact like winter weather, let’s give a biground of applause to our maintenanceteam for keeping our building warm in

spite of the frigid temperatures outside!For those who have not already doneso, please make sure to say hello toJim, who has stepped into the chaos

and gotten right down to work!

CornerDirector’s

Greetings, Residents!Now that winter has finally

decided to take off its mask andreveal its frigid face, we canremain indoors and safe from itsgrasping claws. To keep uswarm, we have a tribute to love,whether the love of friendship,family, or a partner, we willcelebrate with our Love IsAgeless dance. February is alsoBlack History Month, where weremember the struggles ofAfrican-Americans to achieveequal rights under the law. Iknow that we are having a newdiscussion group, African-American Studies, on AfricanHistory in honor of Black HistoryMonth, and am hoping for achance to attend, myself. I hopethat you all stay nice and warmwith all this winter air!

Senior Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

The Sultan of SwatLegendary baseball player

Babe Ruth was born Feb. 6,1895, in Baltimore, Md. Ruth’sMajor League Baseball careerspanned 22 seasons, from 1914through 1935. With numerousrecords to his name for bothpitching and hitting, Ruth isconsidered by many to be thegreatest baseball player ofall time.

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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 Linda at

Dr. Mansky’s office,(269) 945-2222

Free Blood Pressure ChecksTuesdays at 1 p.m. (VR)

(subject to change)On-Site Physical Therapy Clinic

By Spectrum Home Care, Inc.For appointment, call

(248) 591-9500.

FITNESS OPTIONSMorning Stretch

Monday–Friday at 9:30 a.m.Walk & Stretch

Tuesdays at 3 p.m.Chair Exercise

Thursdays at 2 p.m.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

‘Soup’ Is OneHow many words

can you come upwith using the lettersin “Super Bowl”?

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

29:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks

(VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

39:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart11:00 The View (VM)12:30 Choir Rehearsal at A.H.

Oakland6:00 Movie Night (VM)

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

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Meijer Trip

2:00 Exercise, Strength & BalanceClass (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 Red Hatters’ Meeting (VM)

59:00 Greektown Casino Trip9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:30 Personal Errands

3:00 Game Hour (DR)

610:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 African-American Studies

(VM)1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

710:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)6:30 Super Bowl Party (VM)

Chinese New Year 89:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Asian Traditions (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

99:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Painters’ Workshop (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)4:30 Murder Mystery Dinner (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

109:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart

1:30 Valentine’s Day CardWorkshop with StevensonMusic Students

6:00 Movie Night (VM)

119:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Valentine’s Day Flower and

Bake Sale2:00 Exercise, Strength & Balance

Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)6:00 Men’s Night (VM)

129:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Kroger Trip2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Love Is Ageless Dance

(DR)

1310:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 Shabbat (VM)

1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

Valentine's Day 1410:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)2:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

Presidents’ Day 159:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

169:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks

(VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

179:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart11:00 The View (VM)

1:30 Choir Rehearsal (ML)3:00 Love Songs with Dr. Butler

(DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

189:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Exercise, Strength &Balance Class (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)

199:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Meijer Trip2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Happy Hour Meet and

Greet and Birthday Bash

2010:00 Puzzle Hour

1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2110:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)2:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

229:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Bingo Bash

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

239:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Painters’ Workshop (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

249:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart

2:00 Healthy Heart Seminar(VM)

6:00 Movie Night (VM)

259:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Exercise, Strength &Balance Class (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)6:00 Ladies’ Night (VM)

269:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Kroger Trip3:00 Game Hour (DR)

2710:00 Puzzle Hour12:00 African-American Studies

(VM)1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2810:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)12:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

299:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

29:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks

(VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

39:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart11:00 The View (VM)12:30 Choir Rehearsal at A.H.

Oakland6:00 Movie Night (VM)

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

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Meijer Trip

2:00 Exercise, Strength & BalanceClass (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 Red Hatters’ Meeting (VM)

59:00 Greektown Casino Trip9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:30 Personal Errands

3:00 Game Hour (DR)

610:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 African-American Studies

(VM)1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

710:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)6:30 Super Bowl Party (VM)

Chinese New Year 89:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Asian Traditions (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

99:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Painters’ Workshop (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)4:30 Murder Mystery Dinner (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

109:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart

1:30 Valentine’s Day CardWorkshop with StevensonMusic Students

6:00 Movie Night (VM)

119:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Valentine’s Day Flower and

Bake Sale2:00 Exercise, Strength & Balance

Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)6:00 Men’s Night (VM)

129:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Kroger Trip2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Love Is Ageless Dance

(DR)

1310:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 Shabbat (VM)

1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

Valentine's Day 1410:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)2:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

Presidents’ Day 159:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

169:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks

(VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

179:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart11:00 The View (VM)

1:30 Choir Rehearsal (ML)3:00 Love Songs with Dr. Butler

(DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

189:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Exercise, Strength &Balance Class (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)

199:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Meijer Trip2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Happy Hour Meet and

Greet and Birthday Bash

2010:00 Puzzle Hour

1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2110:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)2:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

229:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Bingo Bash

2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

239:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Puzzle Hour11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Painters’ Workshop (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Walk and Stretch w/ Rhonda

(DR)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

249:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 The View (VM)11:00 Mart on a Cart

2:00 Healthy Heart Seminar(VM)

6:00 Movie Night (VM)

259:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)11:00 The View (VM)

2:00 Exercise, Strength &Balance Class (DR)

3:00 Bible Study (DR)6:00 Ladies’ Night (VM)

269:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

11:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)11:00 The View (VM)12:00 Kroger Trip3:00 Game Hour (DR)

2710:00 Puzzle Hour12:00 African-American Studies

(VM)1:30 Card Playing (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2810:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)12:00 Afternoon Movie (VM)

299:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 African-American Studies(VM)

11:00 The View (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

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Talk About It

Super BowlParty

It’s that time again!Join us on Sunday,February 7, at 6:30p.m. for our AnnualSuper Bowl party.

The party will be heldin the Veterans

Museum, and hostedby Alexander and Ed.

Keyes. Be sure tohead on down andcatch a great game!

Did you know that you don’thave to be a great singer tojoin; you just have to enjoy

singing? If you are interestedin joining the Choir, pleasesign up in the Activity Book

located in the Main Lobbiesof Buildings 1 and 2. The choir

is the voice of AmericanHouse.

Sing a SongSinging out loud is agreat way to relieve

stress. It doesn’tmatter if your vocalskills are limited—sing in the car, orwherever you are.

Love Is AgelessWhether it is the eternal love betweentwo souls that transcends all else, orthe love of humanity that we all feel,please come join us in a celebration

of love, friendship and humanity. Joinus on Friday, February 12, in a

celebration of the entire spectrum oflove, at our annual Love Is Ageless

dance! With a scrumptious mealprepared by our chef, to the tastefulmusic of our DJ Chris, come dance,eat, and celebrate love to its fullest.

Let the heat of love burn awaywinter’s freezing breath!

Just a friendly reminder thatAmerican House provides

restaurant-style meals in order toencourage our residents to

socialize and enjoy their meals withfriends. Carry-outs are offered for

an additional charge by the Medicalteam. Please do not request a

container from a member of theCulinary Department. If you choose

to remove food from the DiningRoom, you must provide your ownclean container. If your container isdirty, the staff has the right to denyyou service in order to protect yourhealth if and when needed. As of

February 1, this policy will befollowed in full force.

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

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Fridays from 12:30 to 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 doctor 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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Happy

BirthdayHappy Birthday to All of Our

February Babies!Sarah Ellis 2Richard Stancliff 2Geraldine Lomax 5Charlotte McDonald 6Wayne Odette 18Ray Loretta 21Gloria Mimms 21Rose Wright 24

Please join us on Friday,February 19, for a celebration of our

February birthdays at our monthlyBirthday Bash and Meet and Greet!Enjoy live entertainment and somedelectable light refreshments will

be served.

Health

Walking for HealthWalking is an easy, low-impact way to

take care of your heart and improveyour health. Don’t forget that our

community has Walking Club. JoinRhonda on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at3 p.m. in the Dining Room. Please

wear red to show your support.

Mardi Gras Midnight atthe Masquerade

The rustle of silks and feathers undermuted conversation was probably thelast thing heard by the tragically and

unexpectedly deceased at the AnnualBillionaires’ Club Masquerade Ball.With a mystery under each featheryfaçade, unmasking the killer may bequite a challenge. It’s up to you to

determine which partygoer is guilty.Bring this crime to justice, and save

the party! Attend the Billionaires’ ClubAnnual Masquerade Ball and help getthis soiree back on track by tradingclues with your guests, gatheringinformation, and solving the crimebefore the masked menace getsaway! Get ready for a glamorousevening of mystery, intrigue and

murder. This event will be held onTuesday, February 9, 2016, at

4:30 p.m. Tickets for this event, a lowcost of $15.00 per person, will includea scrumptious three-course meal, andwill be held in the Veterans Museum. If

you are interested in attending thisevent, your ticket must be purchasedby January 31. To reserve your ticket,

please sign up in the Activity Book.Please see Jenna to purchase yourticket. HURRY tickets WILL go fast!

Remember Me?

VolunteerCorner

Thanks to all of ourexcellent volunteersfor all of your help!We couldn’t do it

without you!

Aboveand

Annie-Ruth PerkinsMavis Sands

Mary McAllisterRita Allen

Lady Laurine RussellBetty HarrisRose Dyas

Reverend M. Ward

Seasonal ABCsS is for a Smiling

faceN is for a carrot

NoseO is for Oh what

fun to makeW is for Wintertime

sightM is for Made by

kidsA is for Added

AccessoriesN is for Not around

for long

‘Neat’ Is OneHow many words can

you come up withusing the letters in

“valentine”?

February 2016

Chilly? Have Some Chili!

NATIONAL CHILI DAY

THE LAST THURSDAY IN FEBRUARY

february is

Let’s take time to remember the achievements

and contributions of great African-Americans.