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February 2017Who’s Who at American HouseSpring Lake

Executive Director..Penny GlaesmanExecutive Assistant Director..Cory BaarBusiness Office Manager..Jeanette WozniakClinical Manager..Lacy Zoldan, LPNMaintenance Director..Bob McDonoughCulinary Director..Rob SchweiflierHR Assistant..Paula DeWallHousekeeping/Laundry..Lisa HenryChaplain..Dennis PerkinsLife Enrichment Director..Liane MartinoMemory Care Cord... Monica Jobin, COTAPebblebrook and Stoneybrook ManagerTeresa Garvelink

Phone NumbersMain Office ... 844-2880• Stoneybrook...844-2877• Pebblebrook...844-9277• Timberbrook...844-2862• Willowbrook..844-2893Harbor Transit ... 842-3200Tribune... 842-6400Muskegon Chronicle.. 231-722-3161Four Pointes Senior Center ... 842-9210Charter Cable ... 800-242-7837Spring Lake District Library ... 846-5770Leppinks ... 842-7020Pharmacy ... 842-4706North Ottawa Com. Hospital ... 842-3600Annie Martinez...231-730-3867Guardian Alarm... 888-349-2400

On February 15th, Eliene Will Turn 100And on February 21st, Joe Will Turn 100

Sensational CentenariansIn many surveys, centenarians have credited their

longevity to staying active, eating balanced meals,and having a good attitude by not dwelling on regretsor holding grudges.

Centenarians tend to live in cities, and often withother people—either with family or in a communalhome. The majority of centenarians are women.

Some well-known centenarians throughout historyinclude Grandma Moses, Irving Berlin, Bob Hope,Rose Kennedy and George Burns.

Eliene and Joe can now join the group.

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In Memoriam

Please keep thefamilies of Ken P.,Nina D. and LindaM., in your prayers.

February bythe Numbers39. Percentage of

Punxsutawney Phil’sGroundhog Daypredictions that havebeen accurate,according toStormfax.com.

8 billion. Numberof candyconversation heartsmanufactured byNew EnglandConfectioneryCompany each year.

135. Words inGeorge Washington’ssecond inauguralspeech, the shortestpresidential inauguraladdress in history.

Villa NewsFebruary is the month of love and

romance. We are having our annualValentine Celebration with a dance onValentine’s Day, February 14th, at6:30 in the evening. Marvin Luttrell willentertain you so you can dance to someold romantic tunes. We hope you candress up for the evening and enjoy ourdelicious punch and treats.

We are having a social with theresidents of the Lodge of AmericanHouse of Jenison on Wednesday,February 1st, @ 3:00pm.

A special trip is scheduled to visitWalden Green K-1 kids on Wednesday,February 15th, @10:00.

We have a great trip scheduled forDale and Gail’s Music and Art Galleryin Hart on February 9th. They play amagnificent organ and will be doing aconcert for us. The cost is $12.00 andwell worth it.

Amber Wilde will be teaching anotherart class on February 22nd and 23rd.This will be $25.00 for all supplies andclass. Please sign up. We will be visitingthe Art Museum on Feb. 2nd to seethe “Expressions of Faith.”

The Amigo company will be here onthe 21st of February to fix and cleanwalker, wheelchairs and scooters.

Music this month will be theSilverados on February 17th and FredWalker on February 8th.

Education Station event is NancyBuchanan on February 8th @ 2:00.She will talking about “Sweets forthe Sweets.”

Tom Buettner will be here onFebruary 7th to show us the Presidents’homes.

Small month, but many activities.

Penny for Your ThoughtsDid I offer peace today? Did I

bring a smile to someone’s face?Did I say words of healing? Did Ilet go of my anger andresentment? Did I forgive? Did Ilove? These are the realquestions. I must trust that thelittle bit of love that I sow nowwill bear many fruits, here in thisworld and the life to come. HenriNouwen

Love is shown in the simplestof actions, yet like a seed itgrows and grows until itbecomes mature. Then themature love spills over to othersgenerating yet another layerof love.

To me nothing sums it up like1 Corinthians 13:4 Love ispatient, love is kind. 5 It does notenvy, it does not boast, It is notproud. It does not dishonourothers, it is not self-seeking, it isnot easily angered, it keeps norecord of wrongs. 6 Love doesnot delight in evil but rejoiceswith the truth. 7 It alwaysprotects, always trust, alwayshopes, always perseveres. 8...LOVE NEVER FAILS!!!!

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These are two of the Royalty thatwill be stepping down onFebruary 14th. Please look for theballot boxes to elect a new kingand queen in your house.

Who Will Be the King and Queen ofValentine’s Day 2017?

Starting in February, we will have our annualelection of a King and Queen of each manor. Look forthe ballot boxes and cast your vote. No specialcriteria needed to be elected.

On February 14th in the afternoon, there will be acelebration with some punch and treats. At this timewe will announce the new king and queen ofeach manor.

In the evening at 6:30 pm in the Villa dining room,there will be a Valentine Dance with live music andrefreshments. Please join us for one or all of ourAmerican House Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Happy Birthday toOur Residents

2/2 Ida B.-PB2/3 Helen R.-V2/5 Dick S.-V2/5 Carol K.-V2/15 Eliene C.-WB 100th2/15 Kip B.-TB2/18 Jeff J.-WB2/21 Joe P.-V 100th2/24 Sandy T.-PB2/24 Pat S.-TB2/27 Kay V.-SB

Our Staff Birthdays2/2 Carol Pechler2/18 Ashley Moore2/19 Lisa Henry2/22 Brandi Waldman2/25 Amy Ciezak

Important Dates in Februaryto Celebrate

2/2 Groundhog Day2/5 Super Bowl LI2/10 Full Moon2/14 Valentine’s Day2/20 Presidents Day2/26 89th Academy Awards2/26 59th Daytona 5002/28 Mardi Gras

Wit & Wisdom

“Romance is theglamour which turnsthe dust of everyday

life into agolden haze.”—Elinor Glyn

“In a great romance,each person basicallyplays a part that theother really likes.”—Elizabeth Ashley

“Tradition wears asnowy beard;romance is

always young.”—John Greenleaf

Whittier

“The word ‘romance,’according to the

dictionary, meansexcitement,

adventure andsomething extremelyreal. Romance should

last a lifetime.”—Billy Graham

“To me, romance andsuspense go hand inhand. What’s moresuspenseful than

wondering how twowonderful people can

manage to gettogether in spite of

the world going crazyaround them?”

—Maggie Shayne

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Talk About It

Grow YourOwn Herbs

Enjoy fresh herbsduring the winter bygrowing themindoors! Select herbssuited for indoor life,such as basil,parsley, thyme andsage. Use pots withdrainage holes toprevent root rot.Keep the soil moistbut not overwatered,and give plantsplenty of light eachday—six hours of sunor 14 hours ofartificial light. If yourindoor temperaturesare around 60degrees at night and70 degrees duringthe day, you’re set; infact, the warm, moistconditions in yourkitchen or bathroommake an ideal homefor indoor herbs.

You can add freshherbs to your mealsand recipes.

The FYI on Chocolate forValentine’s Day

By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Chocolate is a food enjoyed by

most people, especially at Valentine’sDay. Here are some interesting factsabout chocolate:

• Worldwide, consumers spendmore than $200 billion per yearon chocolate products.

• It takes about 400 cacao beansto create 1 pound of chocolate.

• Chocolate is a great source ofantioxidants, which have beenshown to reduce a person’s riskof developing cancer and heartdisease.

• Snickers is the No. 1 sellingchocolate bar in the world.

• Eating dark chocolate inmoderation can lower a person’scholesterol levels.

• Americans prefer milk chocolateover dark chocolate; however,the consumption of darkchocolate is increasing. Try toeat dark chocolate containing atleast 40 percent cacao (will bestated on the chocolate candywrapper) for the most healthbenefits.

• The first United States chocolatefactory was built in 1765.

• The average American eats 12pounds of chocolate every year.

• The first chocolate candy barwas made in 1842.

Chocolate can offer some healthbenefits, but it should be eaten inmoderation because of the caloriesassociated with the fat and sugarcontent.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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You Can Paint This Picture

Sign Up for a Class WithAmber Wilde Feb. 22nd and23rd. Just $25.00 For Class

and All Materials.This is a 2-hour class on

Wednesday and Thursday. Pleasenotify Liane if you are interested orsign up in the Villas.

“Sweets for the Sweets”A Program By Nancy

Buchanan on February 8th.

Mark Your Calendar forThese Events.

Get Your Walker andWheelchair Checked on

February 21st. Amigo Will Beon Campus In the Afternoonto Check or Repair Walkers,

Wheelchairs or MotorizedChairs. They Will Start at

1:00 In the Villas and Moveto the Manors. Please Sign

Up if You Want YourAppliance Checked.

Muskegon Museum of ArtVisit on February 2nd to Seethe “Expressions of Faith.”The Admission Is Free andThere Are Other Exhibits to

Explore as Well.

Laugh Lines

GroundhogGiggles

Q: What would youget if you crossedFeb. 2 with a puppy?

A: Ground-dogDay.

Q: What is green,has four legs andjumps out of its holeon Feb. 2?

A: Theground-frog.

Q: What side of agroundhog has themost fur?

A: The outside.Q: Why was the

groundhogdepressed about hisden?

A: He was having abad lair day.

Q: What do youcall a groundhog’slaundry?

A: Hogwash.Q: What happens

if the ground-logsees its shadow?

A: We’ll have sixmore weeks ofsplinters.

Q: What happenedwhen the groundhogmet a dogcatcher?

A: He became apound hog.

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Happenings

The News inthe House

Happy 12thAnniversary

Jean and Herbon

February 12th

NewsNeighborhood

Welcome CoryBaar, Our New

ExecutiveAssistantDirector

Marketing andAdmissions

About

Out &

2/2 Brooklyn Bagels @ 10 (AC)2/2 Art Museum @ 1:30 (AC)2/8 Hodge Podge @ 10 (AC)2/8 Lunch @ Branns @ 12:30 (M)2/9 Dollar Tree @ 10 (AC)2/9 Dale and Gail’s @ 1:00 (AC)2/15 Walden Green @10 (AC)2/15 Lunch @ 2 Tonie’s @ 12:30 (V)2/16 S.L. Library @ 10 (AC)2/16 Library Prg @ 1:00 (MC)2/22 Village Baker @ 10 (AC)2/22 Walmart @ 1:30 (AC)2/23 Dollar Tree @ 10 (AC)2/23 Lakes Mall @ 1:30 (AC)KEY (AC)-all campus

(M)- Manors (V) Villa(MC) Memory CareIF SPRING LAKE SCHOOLSARE CLOSED DUE TOBAD WEATHER, TRIPSARE CANCELLED

Dale and Gail’s Music andArt Gallery

On February 9th, we will bevisiting the gallery and having anorgan concert. The gallery islocated in the historical downtownHart.

The price is $12.00 per personand well worth the cost. Pleasenotify the staff if you are interestedin attending. Family members arewelcomed if space is available.

February Church Service2/1 Catholic Mass @ 10:45 @ TB2/5 S.L. Presbyterian @ 2 @ TB2/12 Ferrysburg Church @ 2 @ PB2/19 G.H. Presbyterian @ 2 @ TB2/26 Little Black Lake Baptist @ 2 @ SB

Catholic Eucharistic minister visits every Wed

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Our Memory Care MomentsAs we move into February, we want

to keep the “all natural” theme in oursensory inspired programs. Look forsome jute crafts, valentine cards andhomemade surprises and maybesome new smells in our diffusers.

Memory Care Coordinator, Monica, with Dee andEthel.

A day of painting with watercolors, “free style.”

Put your comment under this photo. Betty has somany facial looks, anything could be said.

Photo Booth Fun

Pat strikes a pose with a great smile.

Beth Finds a Moment to BeHerself and Be Spontaneous

Our own Elf

Count Your Birds

The GreatBackyard

Bird CountEvery February,

bird-watchers aroundthe world lend ahelping wing to

scientists byparticipating in the

Great Backyard BirdCount, a four-day

project organized bythe Cornell Lab of

Ornithology and theNational Audubon

Society. Learn moreat

GBBC.BirdCount.org.

Lively LadiesAmong February’s

festivities is SpunkyOld Broads Month,which celebrates allthe spirited womenover the age of 50who live life to thefullest. Cheers tothese lively ladies!

February 2017

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