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American House Sterling Woods36430 Van Dyke Avenue | Sterling Heights | Michigan | 48312

Office: (586) 268-8550 | [email protected] | americanhouse.com

March 2016Our Friendly StaffKelly Brent Executive DirectorJonathan Marzicola Asst. Executive DirectorJillian Kidd Life Enrichment DirectorPaul Mittelstaedt Executive ChefCarrie Lamberti Community LiaisonKim Travnik Housekeeping SupervisorKen Valentine Maintenance ManagerDoug Huffer Transportation Specialist

Upcoming Events and Outings2 West Side Story @ De Lasalle High School3 Morley Candy Tour4 DSO Concert7 Romeo & Juliet play @ Macomb Center8 Brunch at Coney Island10 Spring Fling Dance @ East 116 Lenten Retreat @ East 117 Breakfast at IHOP17 St. Patrick’s Day22 Stahls Automotive Museum24 Lunch at Rodgers Roost31 MJR Movie

American House ChoirThank you to our choir members for your

dedication and vocal talent! The AmericanHouse Choir practices twice a month and hasperformances throughout the year at variouslocations. If you are interested in joining thechoir please see Jillian.

The next practice is March 1st at 1:30pm atEast II (transportation provided).

DSO at Sterling WoodsJoin us on March 4th for an intimate musical

experience with musicians from Detroit SymphonyOrchestra! Join us for a special afternoon musicalcelebration. Enjoy classical selections from some ofDetroit’s finest musicians. Immediately following theperformance, enjoy a meet-and-greet with theserenowned musicians and an afterglow of appetizersby our very own culinary team! See you there!

Welc meNew Residents

Lucille Z.Alex M.

We are so glad you decided to become a part of theAmerican House family!

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Trivia Whiz

The AmazingBrain

With its billions ofcells and trillions ofconnections, thebrain is the mostcomplex organ in thehuman body. Hereare some mind-blowing facts abouthow it works.

The brain weighsabout 3 pounds,and 73 percent of itis water.

Although itrepresents just2 percent of totalbody weight, thebrain uses 20 percentof the body’s oxygento complete tasks.

The average brainhas 100 billionneurons thatcommunicatemessages to eachother throughout thenervous system.

It processesinformation at aspeed of 260 mph.

It’s estimated thatwe have between25,000 and50,000 thoughtsper day.

Even during sleep,the brain continuesto work.

Weekly Sneak PeekAll residents are encouraged to come tothe dining room on Mondays at 10 a.m.

We go over the WHO, WHAT, WHEN,WHERE and sometimes WHY of all theactivities and trips of the week! It’s a

great opportunity to discuss ideas youmay have about anything you would liketo see on the Activity Calendar as well.If you have any questions, please feel

free to contact Jillian!

Resident Birthdays3 Susan P.18 Bernice K.19 Vince W.24 Gordon A.24 Tony M.26 Lucy W.30 Leonard W.

Birthday Lunch/Open ForumJoin us on Tuesday,

March 29th, at12 p.m. for our monthly Birthday

Lunch and Open Forum! Lunch willbe served in the Dining Room andALL residents are invited to come!!Help us celebrate all of our March

birthdays in a fun way! Join us afterfor our Open Forum, where the floor

will be open to all residents forsuggestions and grievances, or to tellus what a great job we are doing!! :)

Asparagus FactsBy Brian Rosso, R.D.Asparagus is a popular menu

item at American House. I hopeyou enjoy the following factsabout this nutritious vegetable!

• Asparagus was believed tohave originated in Greece2,500 years ago.

• Asparagus comes in threecolors: white (grownunderground to avoidsunlight, and very popular inNorthwest Europe), greenand purple.

• Asparagus is part of thelily family.

• After planting, it takes threeyears to harvest asparagusfor the first time.

• From a health aspect,asparagus acts as a diureticand a laxative.

• Michigan is ranked third inproducing asparagusnationally. Our stateproduces 25 million poundsof asparagus annually (amarket value of $15 million)on 11,000 acres.

• Prime growing season isearly May to late June.

• Asparagus is 93 percentwater.

• Five ounces of asparagusprovide three grams of fiberand only 20 calories, and itis fat-free. Asparagus is agreat source of folic acid,potassium, protein, andvitamins A and C.

Visit an American House todayand enjoy some asparagus.

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happy holiday!

WISHING YOU A

Shuttle HoursMonday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m.Please remember that a shuttle

request form must be filled out atleast 24 hours in advance andgiven to Doug. If approved, you

will receive a copy confirming thatyou have been put on the schedule

with a leave time written on it.Please remember to schedule yourappointments before 2 p.m., so thatthere is enough time for you to be

picked up.* Please look at the activity

calendar for outings scheduledbefore making an appointment.

(Note: We go to Meijer at10 a.m. every Wednesday)*

Church ServicesOn Tuesdays:

9 a.m.—Shuttle Takes You to aChurch Service (Meet in Lobby)10:30 a.m.—Pastor Rhodes in

the Chapel**On the Fourth Tuesday, Lutheran

Service in the Craft Room at 10 a.m.On Fridays:

10:30 a.m.—Rosary (Chapel)11 a.m.—Communion (Chapel)

On Sundays:Church Service (Chapel) is with Rev.

John Sanders at 1:30pm

Wit & Wisdom

“Fortune favorsthe bold.”

—Virgil

“Luck is not chance,it’s toil; fortune’sexpensive smile

is earned.”—Emily Dickinson

“No man ever wettedclay and then left it,as if there would be

bricks by chanceand fortune.”

—Plutarch

“Live as brave men;and if fortune isadverse, front its

blows withbrave hearts.”

—Marcus TulliusCicero

“If we should beblessed by some

great reward, such asfame or fortune,

it’s the fruit of a seedplanted by usin the past.”

—Bodhidharma

“An aim in life is theonly fortune

worth finding.”—Robert Louis

Stevenson

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March 2016Sterling Woods

Theater Room Heart HealthyEntertainment Sign Up RequiredOutings Social EventsDining Room Spiritual EventsBrain Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Church Outing9:15 Morning Stretch

10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brain Games (LR)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Veterans Club1:30 Choir Practice at Easr II2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 A-Z Game (LR)6:00 Scrabble (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

29:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Morning Stretch

10:00 Meijer10:30 Documentary and Discussion on Brain Games11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3rd fl)6:30 West Side Story @ De LaSalle7:00 Movie Night

39:15 Morning Stretch9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:00 Morley Candy Factory Tour11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 Memory Munchie (Cafe)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)6:00 Scattergories (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

49:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Morning Stretch9:30 One on Ones

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:00 Show and Tell (Cafe)

2:00 Detroit Symphony Orchestra3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Yahtzee (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

510:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre (Cafe)3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

610:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social

(Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

78:00 HOT BREAKFAST9:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)9:30 Romeo and Juliet

11:00 Checkers (cafe)1:00 Afternoon Stretch2:00 Hangman (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:45 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Women’s history quiz (Cafe)6:00 Poker (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brunch at Coney Island11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:30 Hearing Checks

2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin’ with Kathleen3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Believe it or not? (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Adult Coloring (3rd fl)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Spring Fling dance and

entertainment @ East I2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Free Manicure Night!

119:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 MGM Casino9:15 Morning Stretch9:30 One on Ones

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)

2:00 Happy Hour with Kenny Lang3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre (Cafe)3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

1310:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Popsicle Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

Pie Day 149:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Current events chat with Jillian (Cafe)11:00 Ladder Ball

1:00 Volleyball (Cafe)2:00 Cooking with Chef Paul2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Pinochle (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Choir Practice at East 11:30 Veterans’ Club- Benefits2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Now and Then (LR)6:00 Cribbage (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

169:00 Lenten Retreat @ East I9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Morning Stretch

10:00 Meijer10:30 Documentary and Discussion- Unsung Heros11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3rd fl)7:00 Movie Night

St. Patrick’s Day 179:15 Morning Stretch9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:00 Breakfast at IHOP11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 St. Patty’s Day Social (Lobby)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)1:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with Mike Cujenza3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night

1910:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Men’s Club

2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre (Cafe)3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

2010:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Hot Chocolate Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

218:00 HOT BREAKFAST9:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Morning Stretch11:00 Checkers (Cafe)1:00 Afternoon pick me up- Smoothies (Cafe)1:45 19 Letter Word Game (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:45 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Fit Brain Game (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)10:30 Lutheran Service with Rev. Clarence Hinz11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 Stahls Automotive Museum2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Name that Beauty (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty (3rd Fl)6:00 Euchre (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Walking Group11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Lunch at Rodgers Roost2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin’ with

Kathleen3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:00 Believe it or NOT! (LR)2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Checkers (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night



2710:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Ice Cream Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

289:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Morning Stretch11:00 Let’s get Crafty- Adult Coloring (3rd fl)

1:00 Ladder Ball1:45 A-Z Game- Names (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Name 10! Trivia Game (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Birthday Lunch12:00 Dr. Butler

1:00 Open Forum2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Presidential Trivia (LR)6:00 Scrabble (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Trivia Crack (LR)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament4:00 A-Z Game (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 MJR Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Seniors Staying Sharp Talk withMarcia R.

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

March 2016Sterling Woods

Theater Room Heart HealthyEntertainment Sign Up RequiredOutings Social EventsDining Room Spiritual EventsBrain Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brain Games (LR)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Veterans Club1:30 Choir Practice at Easr II2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 A-Z Game (LR)6:00 Scrabble (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer10:30 Documentary and Discussion on Brain Games11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3rd fl)6:30 West Side Story @ De LaSalle7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Morley Candy Factory Tour11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 Memory Munchie (Cafe)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)6:00 Scattergories (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:00 Show and Tell (Cafe)

2:00 Detroit Symphony Orchestra3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Yahtzee (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre (Cafe)3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

610:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social

(Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

78:00 HOT BREAKFAST9:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)9:30 Romeo and Juliet

11:00 Checkers (cafe)1:00 Afternoon Stretch2:00 Hangman (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:45 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Women’s history quiz (Cafe)6:00 Poker (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brunch at Coney Island11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:30 Hearing Checks

2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin’ with Kathleen3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Believe it or not? (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Adult Coloring (3rd fl)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Spring Fling dance and

entertainment @ East I2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Free Manicure Night!

119:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 MGM Casino9:15 Morning Stretch9:30 One on Ones

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)

2:00 Happy Hour with Kenny Lang3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night



1310:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Popsicle Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

Pie Day 149:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Current events chat with Jillian (Cafe)11:00 Ladder Ball

1:00 Volleyball (Cafe)2:00 Cooking with Chef Paul2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Pinochle (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Choir Practice at East 11:30 Veterans’ Club- Benefits2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Now and Then (LR)6:00 Cribbage (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

169:00 Lenten Retreat @ East I9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Morning Stretch

10:00 Meijer10:30 Documentary and Discussion- Unsung Heros11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3rd fl)7:00 Movie Night

St. Patrick’s Day 179:15 Morning Stretch9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:00 Breakfast at IHOP11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 St. Patty’s Day Social (Lobby)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)1:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with Mike Cujenza3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night

1910:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Men’s Club

2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre (Cafe)3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

2010:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Hot Chocolate Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

218:00 HOT BREAKFAST9:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Morning Stretch11:00 Checkers (Cafe)1:00 Afternoon pick me up- Smoothies (Cafe)1:45 19 Letter Word Game (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:45 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Fit Brain Game (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)10:30 Lutheran Service with Rev. Clarence Hinz11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:00 Stahls Automotive Museum2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Name that Beauty (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty (3rd Fl)6:00 Euchre (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Walking Group11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Lunch at Rodgers Roost2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin’ with

Kathleen3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:00 Believe it or NOT! (LR)2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Checkers (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night



2710:00 Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders3:00 Ice Cream Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

289:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)

10:00 Morning Stretch11:00 Let’s get Crafty- Adult Coloring (3rd fl)

1:00 Ladder Ball1:45 A-Z Game- Names (LR)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Name 10! Trivia Game (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)12:00 Birthday Lunch12:00 Dr. Butler

1:00 Open Forum2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Presidential Trivia (LR)6:00 Scrabble (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Trivia Crack (LR)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament4:00 A-Z Game (LR)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 MJR Movie Matinee11:00 Jackpot (Cafe)

1:30 Seniors Staying Sharp Talk withMarcia R.

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

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Talk About It

With aLittle Luck

PlaywrightTennessee Williamsfamously wrote,“Luck is believingyou’re lucky.” Butsome people believespecial charms orcertain actions canencourage luck.Use the followingquestions to start adiscussion with yourfriends and familyabout how goodfortune comesyour way.

What is yourdefinition of luck?

Do you believeluck can beinfluenced bysomething you do,such as wearing alucky shirt or pickingup a penny onthe street?

Do you have alucky charm, a luckynumber or a specificritual that you believebrings you goodfortune? If so, explainhow it has broughtyou good luck.

Do you believesome people are“born lucky”?

John’s 100th Birthday Party!Thank you to all of those who

made John’s day special. It was avery special day surrounded with hisfamily and the American Housefamily. We even had a visit from theMayor of Sterling Heights, MikeTaylor. We hope you had fun!

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Sterling Woods residentsworking up a sweat Moovin’ andGroovin’ with Kathleen, which ofcourse ended with Paczkis andcoffee to celebrate Mardi Gras!

Hair on the Go!Don’t forget we have our very own

beauty and barber salon in ourbuilding! It can be found on the firstfloor (East Wing) just past the theaterroom. There is no need to leave thebuilding, especially during these coldmonths. Delores is here onWednesdays and Fridays at 9am. Sheoffers many services: shampoo, blowdry, haircuts, perms, manicures andpedicures. Call her directly to set upyour appointment!

(586) 489-2666

LifeEnrichment

• Is there something you wouldlove to see on the schedule? Isthere a place you want to visit? Ifyes, please bring yoursuggestions to Jillian so we canmake it happen! Her door isalways open!

• REMINDERS! Please use frontdoor carport for drop-off orpickup only!

• Please let us know 24 hours inadvance for dinner reservations,and let the receptionists knowany details the kitchen staff willneed to know.

AttentionVeterans!

Join us every otherTuesday forVeterans’ Club! Wewill meet in theTheater Room andreminisce about yourtime in the military.You can sharestories, pictures,metals, or anythingelse you’ve receivedduring your time inthe service. We willalso have a few guestspeakers. Snacks willbe available. We arelooking forward tohaving you shareyour incrediblejourney. See youthen!

Morning StretchJoin Jillian every

morning afterbreakfast for a nicebig stretch. Releasethe tension and startyour morning off justright! We will see youin the morning in thetheater room!

March 2016

Luck of the Irish

HappySt. Patrick’s Day

1790: The first U.S. census is taken and records a population of 3.9 million.

1899: A German pharmaceutical company patents aspirin.

1912: Oreos, the cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, are introduced by the National Biscuit Company.

1923: Time magazine debuts.

1933: Frances Perkins is appointed secretary of labor, becoming the first woman to serve in the Cabinet.

1941: The National Gallery of Art opens in Washington, D.C.

1951: The comic strip “Dennis the Menace” by Hank Ketcham begins syndication in 16 newspapers.

1968: Country music singers Johnny Cash and June Carter marry.

1981: TV anchorman Walter Cronkite, often called “the most trusted man in America,” retires from the “CBS Evening News.”

1994: Hockey great Wayne Gretzky nets his 802nd NHL goal, breaking the previous record held by legend Gordie Howe.

1997: Singer, songwriter and former Beatle Paul McCartney is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

2002: Halle Berry wins the Oscar for best actress for her role in “Monster’s Ball.” She was the first African-American to receive the award.

2006: The first tweet goes out at the launch of social media website Twitter.

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