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April 2016Your American House StaffExecutive Director Jane ThomsonAssistant Executive Director Tammy KipenChef Scott BostonActivities Judy TylerHousekeeping Sue TerryHousekeeping Mary PoniatowskiMaintenance Chuck RainboltMaintenance Jerry Arens

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5 Things About: Butterflies• Butterflies can be found fluttering around every

continent except Antarctica.• The insects feed on nectar and pollen

from flowers.• They taste with their feet—that’s where their

taste receptors are located.• A butterfly’s two eyes have 6,000 lenses each.• Their wings are actually transparent and covered

with thousands of tiny scales. Light reflecting offthe scales creates the colors and patternswe see.

Go Greener With SaladsWhen you have a choice for salad greens, health

experts advise the darker, the better. Opt for a varietyof dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach, Swiss chardand watercress, which are high in vitaminsand minerals.

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Trivia Whiz

World’sRainiest Places

The next timeyou’re feeling thoserainy day blues,consider what itmight be like to live inone of the Earth’ssoggiest spots.

Mawsynram,Meghalaya, India.Residents of thisvillage live in thewettest place onEarth, according toGuinness WorldRecords. Theyreceive an averageannual rainfall of467 inches, mostof it duringmonsoon season.

Cropp River,New Zealand. Whilerainfall in NewZealand is aboveaverage, the CroppRiver really raisesthe bar, gettingsoaked with453 inches of the wetstuff each year.

Mount Waialeale,Kauai, Hawaii.This mountain,which means“overflowing water”in Hawaiian, receivesrain nearly every dayand averages450 inches annually.

Beautiful Spring BlossomsFreshly blooming flowers are one of

the sure signs of spring. Breathe in thebeauty of these seasonal favorites:

Tulip. A classic symbol of spring,tulips are native to Central Asia but arenow commonly associated with theNetherlands. Tulips are available innearly every color of the rainbow.

Daffodil. Commonly called narcissus,which is the botanical genus that alsoincludes jonquils and paperwhites, thetrumpet-shaped daffodil is mostpopularly available in yellow shades, butthey can also be white, orange, pinkor two-toned.

Crocus. In some parts of the country,certain varieties of crocus peek up outof the snow to signal the arrival ofspring. Their cup-shaped blossoms aretypically yellow, white or purple.

Pansy. This annual is one of thebest flowers to plant in early springcontainers, since they bloom best incooler weather. Common colorsinclude yellow, purple and blue,and the “smiling” centers of two-tonedvarieties are cheerful choices for thechanging seasons.

Hyacinth. There’s no mistaking theintense, sweet fragrance of this flower,which has tiny star-shaped blooms thatgrow in a bell-shaped cluster along asingle stem. Colors range from whiteand pale pink to deep indigo.

America’s PoetsThe list of talented and

accomplished American poetscould fill thousands of pages.Celebrate National Poetry Monthin April by remembering some ofthese writers:

Walt Whitman. Widely praisedas one of America’s mostinfluential and innovative writers,Whitman had a career as ajournalist before publishing hislandmark collection “Leaves ofGrass” in 1855. It includes thepoems “I Sing the Body Electric”and “Song of Myself.”

Emily Dickinson. Known forher solitary devotion to her craft,Dickinson wrote nearly1,800 poems, but few werepublished during her lifetime.Her unconventional use ofpunctuation and capitalizationwere unique to the mid-19th century.

Robert Frost. Often depictingrural life, Frost’s poems—such as“The Road Not Taken,” “MendingWall” and “Stopping by Woodson a Snowy Evening”—areregularly studied in literatureclasses. Before his death in1963, Frost was considered theunofficial poet laureate of theUnited States.

Maya Angelou. Belovedthroughout the world, Angelou’sinspiring strength and courageis reflected in poems such as“Still I Rise,” “Caged Bird” and“Phenomenal Woman.” Shereceived many honors during herlifetime, including the PresidentialMedal of Freedom in 2010.

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Wit & Wisdom

“Clouds comefloating into my life,no longer to carry

rain or usher storm,but to add color to

my sunset sky.”—Rabindranath

Tagore

“It is only in sorrowbad weather mastersus; in joy we face the

storm and defy it.”—Amelia Barr

“There are somethings you learn best

in calm, and somein storm.”

—Willa Cather

“I’m not afraid ofstorms, for I’mlearning how tosail my ship.”

—Louisa May Alcott

“It is not light that weneed, but fire; it is not

the gentle shower,but thunder. We need

the storm, thewhirlwind, and

the earthquake.”—Frederick Douglass

“If you spend yourwhole life waiting for

the storm, you’llnever enjoy

the sunshine.”—Morris West

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April 2016Lloyds Bayou

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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410:30 am Skip Bo, 1st1:30 pm Open Wii Bowling, 4th6:30 pm Dominoes, 1st7:00 pm Everybody Loves

Raymond, 3rd

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610:30 am Skip Bo, 1st10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 3rd

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Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Lloyds Bayou

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday



31:30 pm Birthday Celebrations,

1st (notice time change)1:30 pm Pokeno, 1st


Raymond, 3rd



610:30 am Skip Bo, 1st10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic 3rd

1:00 Bridge 4th6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling, 4th6:30 pm Euchre, 3rd

78:30 am Coffee’s on, 1st9:00 Blood Draw Comfort Keepers 2nd

sign up sheet10:00 am Craft, 3rd10:30 am Skip Bo, 1st

2:00 pm Spiritual Fellowship, 3rd6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes, 1st6:30 pm Cribbage, 3rd





Raymond, 3rd



139:00 Beltone Hearing 3rd

10:30 am Skip Bo, 1st1:00 Bridge 4th2:00 Grand Rapids Symphony6:30 pm Euchre, 3rd6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling, 4th



2:00 pm Spiritual Fellowship, 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes, 1st6:30 pm Cribbage, 3rd6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd

159:00 am Friday Sale, 1st





Raymond, 3rd


10:30 am Skip Bo, 1st3:00 pm Bingo, 1st6:00 pm Movie Night, 4th6:30 Resident Association Meeting,

1st6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd

209:00 Airway Oxygen

Wheelchair/Walker Tune up10:30 am Skip Bo, 1st1:00 Bridge 4th3:00 Body Balance Chair Yoga 4th6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling, 4th6:30 pm Euchre, 3rd



2:00 pm Spiritual Fellowship, 3rd4:00 pizza day 1st6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd6:30 pm Cribbage, 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes, 1st

2210:30 am Skip Bo, 1st2:00 Earth Day Event3:00 pm Bingo, 1st6:30 pm Wii Bowling, 4th




Raymond, 3rd


10:30 am Skip Bo, 1st1:30 pm Brain Games, 3rd3:00 pm Bingo, 1st6:00 pm Movie Night, 4th6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd

2710:30 am Skip Bo, 1st1:00 Bridge 4th6:30 pm Euchre, 3rd6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling, 4th



2:00 pm Spiritual Fellowship, 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes, 1st6:30 pm Manipulation, 3rd6:30 pm Cribbage, 3rd

2910:30 am Skip Bo, 1st2:30 Asparagus/Wine Event3:00 pm Bingo, 1st6:30 pm Wii Bowling, 4th


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Happy BirthdayWishes to Our

FollowingResidents:

• Gloria Scott4/11

• Anna Field 4/18• Virginia Duncan

4/25• Betty Cude

4/28• Edward

Kossuth 4/29

Special BirthdayWishes to OurResidents ThatWe Missed in

the MarchNewsletter

• Phyllis Shaver3/8

• Linda Rau 3/20

Titanic Trivia TributeFor more than a century, people

have been fascinated by the story ofthe Titanic, the “unsinkable” ship thatmet its demise on April 15, 1912. Inhonor of the anniversary of its firstand only voyage, here are a few factsyou may not have known:

• The Royal Mail Steamer Titanicwas the largest passengersteamship ever built at the time,with a total length of 882 feetand weight of 46,328 tons.

• At capacity, the ship could holdmore than 3,300 people. It had2,240 passengers and crewmembers on board for itsmaiden voyage.

• The average cost of afirst-class ticket was $2,500,or about $57,200 today.

• The ship’s nicknamesincluded “Ship of Dreams,”“Wonder Ship” and“Millionaire’s Special.”

• Titanic cost $7.5 million tobuild ($400 million today).

• The luxury liner contained fivekitchens, staffed by 60 chefsand assistants.

• The ship printed its own dailynewspaper, the Atlantic DailyBulletin. It included the day’smenu, sports results andstock prices.

• Titanic departed England, onApril 10, 1912. It stopped atports in France and Irelandbefore sailing for NewYork City.

• At about 11:30 p.m. onApril 14, the ship struck aniceberg in the North AtlanticOcean and sank about threehours later.

Springis here!

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Parkinson’s DiseaseAwareness

Approximately 7 to 10 millionpeople worldwide have Parkinson’sdisease, a progressive nervoussystem disorder that affectsmovement. During Parkinson’sDisease Awareness Month in April,show your support with these ideas:

Seasonal symbol. In 1980, ahorticulturist with Parkinson’sdeveloped a red and white tulip andnamed it after Dr. James Parkinson,who first recognized the disease.Since then, the tulip has become asymbol of support and research.During the month, use this motif in anyway you can—make a pin to wear,hang a wreath or banner, or send abouquet to someone you knowwith Parkinson’s.

Creative cause. Several years ago,hundreds of people created panelsfor the Parkinson’s Quilt Project,organized by the Parkinson’s DiseaseFoundation. Sections of it can berented to display at an event, but youcan also gather to make your owncommunity quilt.

Meaningful meal. The University ofVirginia hosted the first Pancakes forParkinson’s event in 2004. Join forcesto host your own pancake breakfastand donate the proceeds to aParkinson’s foundation.

Ballpark HighlightsThey have been called shrines,

cathedrals, temples and monuments.Some Major League Baseballstadiums are as iconic as the sportitself, and each one has its uniquefeatures. Here are some that makegame days even more memorable.

Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs’century-old home is full of nostalgicfeatures, and one of the most famousis the ivy that covers the brick walls ofthe outfield. It was planted in 1937and grows so thick, baseballs getlost in it.

Fenway Park. Standing 37 feet highand stretching across the left field ofthe nation’s oldest MLB stadium is thefabled Green Monster, a fence thatgot its name when it was painted in1947. Boston Red Sox fans can nowwatch the game from seats atop it.

AT&T Park. The Giants’ ballparksports views of the San FranciscoBay. The water is so close that fanscan boat and kayak in a cove just offright field in hopes of catching homeruns, or “splash hits.”

Chase Field. The ArizonaDiamondbacks make their home in thedesert city of Phoenix, so it’s fittingtheir stadium has a seating sectionwith a swimming pool and a lifeguard.

Tropicana Field. A first for a sportsvenue, the Tampa Bay Rays havetheir namesake mascot swimmingalongside them in a 10,000-gallontank in right field. Fans can eventouch and feed the 30 cownose rays.

Safeco Field. Because of the city’srainy weather, Seattle Mariners fansare used to umbrellas, and its ballfieldis outfitted with one, too—aretractable roof.

Laugh Lines

Q: What is aqueen’s favorite kindof precipitation?

A: Reign.Q: What is a king’s

favorite kind ofprecipitation?

A: Hail!Q: What do you

call it when it rainschickens and ducks?

A: Fowl weather.Q: Can bees fly in

the rain?A: Not without

their yellow jackets.

A store manageroverheard a cashiertell a customer, “Wehaven’t had it for awhile, and I doubtwe’ll be getting itsoon.” The managerquickly intervenedand assured thecustomer the storewould have the itemshe wanted by nextweek and usheredher out of the store.He then turnedand scolded theemployee, “Never tellcustomers that we’reout of anything; tellthem we’ll have itnext week. Now,what did she want?”Bemused, the clerkreplied, “Rain.”

April 2016

• We want to welcome three new residents to American House Lloyd’s Bayou!Steve Tuin, Norman Beachum and Jim Egan• The Beauty Shop will be closed April 8th through 12th.• Please join us in welcoming our new Chef Scott Boston!• Please join Scott and Judy at an off-site event where they will represent American House Lloyd’s

Bayou in the 2016 Grub Brew Fest on Saturday, April 9th, from 6pm to 10pm. Come andsupport them!

• There will be an Asparagus and Wine event at our facility on the 29th, between 2:30 and 4:30.• There will be and Earth Day Event at our facility on the 22nd, between 2:00 and 3:00.• This special American House concert will be music to your ears!Wednesday, April 13, from 2:00 pm to 3:00American House, in partnership with the Grand Rapids Symphony, invites you, your family and

friends to the Kroc Corps Community Center for a musical celebration. Enjoy a special concert from oneof America’s leading orchestras. This will definitely be a day to remember!

This event will be held at:Kroc Corps Community Center2500 South Division Ave.Grand Rapids, MI 49507

1700: Playing pranks, tricksters in England begin popularizing the tradition of April Fools’ Day.

1803: The U.S. agrees to pay France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory. The Louisiana Purchase nearly doubled the size of the U.S.

1912: Fenway Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox, opens for its first game.

1939: Famed opera singer Marian Anderson performs before a crowd of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial.

1948: U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the Marshall Plan into law. It provided more than $13 billion in economic aid so that Western Europe could recover from World War II.

1959: NASA selects its first astronauts. Among the Mercury Seven are John Glenn, Gus Grissom and Alan Shepard.

1964: The Rolling Stones release their debut album.

1972: Polaroid introduces its folding instant camera, which produces self-developing photos.

1984: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the highest-scoring player in NBA history. The star center remains the league’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points.

2001: “The Producers” opens on Broadway. The Mel Brooks musical would go on to earn a record 12 Tony Awards.

2006: Construction begins on a new skyscraper at the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City.

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