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American House Southfield

May 2017

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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. We had March winds, now April

showers, and before you know it, May flowers.As the temperatures continue to be cold, be

sure to stay bundled up, as temperatures startto rise let’s not forget they can easily drop,

especially in the early mornings andlate afternoon.

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 DirectorShantel Pierce Housekeeping Supervisor

We’d like to wish all the moms in our community ahappy Mother’s Day! Our annual Mother’s Day

Brunch is on May 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the DiningRoom. Meal tickets are available in the Main Office for

a low cost of $12.

As we enjoy the beautiful spring weather, take timeon Memorial Day to remember your loved ones whohave passed on and those who have given their lives

in service to our country.

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Welc meNew Residents

We Welcome:Judy B.Lamar K.Lawrence B.Lillian & Irving M.Lillie J.Lorraine J.Frank A.Lorraine R.Lenola E.

Please join us onFriday, May 26, 2017for our monthly meet

and mingle, whichwill also be held the

same day as ourmonthly BirthdayBash so we can

welcome our newresidents! Enjoymusic and light

refreshments! Weencourage ALL newresidents to attend

this special gatheringso that we can

introduce you to thecommunity.

LifeEnrichment

As we look forward to longer daysand warmer weather, we encourage youto join us at our activities and events. Aspecial shout-out to all of those terrificwomen and veterans in our community.Remember, I am always seeking ideasand suggestions, so if there issomething you have in mind, pleasesubmit it in writing and place it in ourSuggestion Box located near the MailRoom near the Main Office inBuilding 1.

Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

CornerMaintenance

It’s that time again, Spring is finallykicked into gear and it’s time to beginour annual Spring inspections, we willalso be changing air filters, as needed.Have a great Spring season!

Maintenance DirectorReginald Glaspie

Seasonal ABCsA is for Alive with colorB is for Basking in the sunL is for Ladybugs LandingO is for Opening upO is for all OverM is for Mother Nature’s display

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Dear Residents,The birds are chirping, the

squirrels are running tree to tree.With cold days behind us and thestifling summer heat still weeksaway, now is the perfect time toget outside and enjoy some ofthis beautiful spring weather.Let’s not forget what iscelebrated in the month of May:Memorial Day, a day ofremembrance for those who diedin our nation’s service. We’d liketo honor and remember thosewho have sacrificed for ourcountry all throughout May. Weinvite and encourage you to joinus for these special events beingheld this month. To our veteransin our community, thank you forserving our country; I salute you!

Senior Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

Emerging MonarchsA new generation of monarch

butterflies will emerge and startfluttering about in May. Easilyrecognized by their brilliantblack, orange andwhite-patterned wings, themonarchs’ main task is searchingfor milkweed plants on which tolay eggs, which will hatch ascaterpillars and transform intothe next generation to take flight.

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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

(Medical Team)(248) 208-0096

After 8 p.m. please contactClarence at

(248) 353-5835In-Home Doctor Visits

Dr. Cohen, MDCall for appointment,

(313) 972-9001.All Dr. Cohen visits will take place

in your private apartment.In-Home Podiatry Visits

For appointment, sign up in ourMedical team office or call

Dr. Sheryl Bentzley’s office, at(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.

Staff

Directory

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

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May 2017Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:30 Then & Now (VM)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

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

10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

39:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)1:00 Choir Rehearsal1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

49:00 Personal Errands9:30 International Women’s Expo at Suburban Showcase9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 UNO (DR)3:00 Red Hatters’ Meeting (VM)

59:00 Personal Errands9:30 Kroger Trip9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)2:00 Fun with a Brush (VM)3:00 Cinco de Mayo Bash, Happy Hour, w/

Entertainment by Eddie (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

69:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

710:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

89:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:30 Then & Now (VM)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

99:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:00 Women’s Expo (VM)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

109:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Trivia Challenge w/ A.H. friends at

(A.H. Village)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

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

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 UNO (DR)5:00 Ladies’ Night (VM)

129:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Meijer Trip10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)2:00 Fun with a Brush (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

139:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

1410:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)12:00 Mother’s Day Brunch (DR)

Meal tickets available inthe Main Office for a lowcost of $12

1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

159:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:30 Then & Now (VM)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

169:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

179:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

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

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 UNO (DR)

199:00 Personal Errands9:30 Kroger Trip9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)2:00 Fun with a Brush (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

209:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2110:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

229:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:30 Then & Now (VM)2:30 Bingo Bonanza (DR)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

239:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

249:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

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

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 UNO (DR)

269:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Meijer Trip10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Fun with a Brush (VM)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)3:00 Happy Hour, Birthday Bash,

Entertainment w/ Eddie (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

279:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2810:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

Memorial Day 299:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)12:00 Memorial Day BBQ1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:30 Then & Now (VM)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

309:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

319:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

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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.

MemorableMelody: ‘TheRace Is On’

After hearing onlythe first line of thissong, country legendGeorge Jonesjumped at the chanceto record it.Songwriter DonRollins wrote thecatchy tune aftervisiting a racetrackand used lyrics aboutthoroughbred racingas a metaphor for theemotional ending of aromance. The melodymimics the franticpace of gallopinghorses. The songdashed to No. 3 onthe country charts in1964 and made acomeback in 1989,when the bandSawyer Brownrecorded it.

A Patriotic Activity in Honorof Memorial Day, Postcards

to VeteransWhat month could be more

patriotic than May? May has alsobeen designated National MilitaryAppreciation Month. As acommunity, let’s join together tosupport our men and women inuniform. Join us for a letter-writingblitz. We’ll provide cards and writingmaterials. You can either write to aparticular soldier you already know orcompose a general letter that we’llsend through an official organization.Your words of appreciation andencouragement are powerful gifts, socome out and give your best.Contact Jenna or Sandy for moredetails. Help show your support toour Vets, and join us in the VetsMuseum on every Tuesday at3:00 pm.

Mother’s Day FestivitiesIn honor of Mother’s Day, we

have dedicated an entire week ofMay to celebrate, as well as a fewother selected dates. Whetheryou’re a mother, grandmother,aunt, or sister, all have motherlyduties, and have someone thatlooks up to you. We will beattending the Michigan InternationalWomen’s Expo on Thursday, May4, 2017, as well as as hosting ourvery own Women’s Expo, Fun witha Brush, Ladies’ Night, Tea Party,and of course our annual Mother’sDay Brunch. Get ready to havesome fun, ladies!

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

May Babies!Join us on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 3p.m., during Happy Hour in the DiningRoom for our monthly Birthday Bash.Light refreshments will be served. See

you there! Be sure to check theActivity Book to be sure your birthdayis listed so we can announce it in our

newsletter.

Happy Birthday to All of OurMay Babies!

Norma H . 5/4James S. 5/4Priscilla W. 5/5Margaret M. 5/6Elvis T. 5/8James T. 5/11James M 5/12Louise L. 5/13Aubrey G. 5/17Billy B. 5/17Elizabeth T. 5/19Rose F. 5/22

A Trip Down Memory Lanefor Mother’s Day and

Memorial Day Movie &Munchies

Just a friendlyreminder: movies willplay on 3 days aweek. NEW movieswill play onWednesdays &Fridays at 6:00 pm.For those whomissed the moviesduring the week, areplay of the weeklymovies will be playedon Sundays at 3:00pm. All movies will beshown in theVeterans Museum,located in Building 1.For more detailsregarding movies,such as description,length, etc., pleaserefer to the ActivityBook, where there isa Movie & Munchiessection that will fillyou in on everythingyou need to knowabout the movie.

Evening NewsDebut

The “CBS EveningNews” premiered onMay 3, 1948, as a15-minute broadcastwith DouglasEdwards, whobecame the first TVanchorman.

May 2017

Mother’s DayHAPPY

Celebrating Moms Everywhere

Memorial DayRemembering our heroes and their sacrifice.