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April 2016Our Friendly StaffJohn Berra 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

CornerDirector’s

New Sheriff in TownAs you have heard, we have a new

Executive Director. John Berra is coming to usafter working for American House as anExecutive Director at one of our licensedcommunities, Regent Street, for the past 2 1/2years. He has worked in the senior livingindustry for 8 years and was in hotelmanagement for 17 years prior to his transitioninto senior living. He has degrees in Hospitalityand Tourism Management and CulinaryManagement. He is a huge sports fan, enjoysreading, puzzles, and computers. He also triesto spend as much time as he can with hischildren, Nick and Megan. Welcome, John! Weare so very happy to have you!

Welc meNew Residents

Guy and Alice C.Marie L.

Valerie H.We are happy to have you! Welcome home!

TIME CHANGEPlease note that the time for free manicures has

changed. It will still be the second Thursday of themonth but is now at 1:30 in the afternoon!

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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.

Weekly Sneak PeekAll residents are encouraged to come tothe dining room on Mondays at 9 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 Birthdays2 Mary D.4 Yvonne Q.6 Flo F.16 Olga L.17 Bob D.19 Ed S.24 Theda M.

Birthday Lunch/Open ForumJoin us on Tuesday,

April 26th, 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 Aprilbirthdays 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!! :)

Fascinating StrawberryFacts

By Brian K. Rosso, M.S., R.D.The Michigan strawberry

season will be here before youknow it. I hope you enjoy thefollowing facts about thisdelicious fruit.

• Eight strawberries provideonly 45 calories, 140percent of the RDA forvitamin C and three gramsof fiber.

• One strawberry containsabout 200 seeds.

• Strawberries are the onlyfruit with seeds found on theoutside instead of theinside.

• The only way to harveststrawberries is by hand.

• The largest strawberry everpicked was half a pound.

• Historically, strawberriesrepresent peace andprosperity.

• The average American eats4.85 pounds of strawberriesannually.

• Strawberries offer the mostflavor when eaten at roomtemperature.

• Strawberries are a memberof the rose family.

• Birds are responsible for thespread of strawberry seedsacross the country.

• Belgium offers a museumdedicated entirely tostrawberries.

Visit an American House todayand enjoy some strawberries.

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DaisyF LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | APR IL

Loyal love and purity

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

“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 2016Sterling Woods

Theater Room Heart HealthyEntertainment Social EventsOutings Spiritual EventsDining RoomBrain Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools' Day 1

9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch

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

2:00 Happy Hour with David Rowe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night

210:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

310:00 Movie Matinee

1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Hot Chocolate Bar and Biscotti

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

48:00 HOT BREAKFAST9:30 Morning Stretch

10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:00 Choir Anthem Practice10:30 Dog Therapy (Lobby)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

59:00 Church Outing9:30 Morning Stretch

10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot

1:30 Choir Practice at Park Place2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night

69:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 Morning Stretch

10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3fl)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

79:30 Morning Stretch9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:00 Breakfast at Leo’s Coney Island11:00 Jackpot2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

Tigers Opening Day 89:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch


2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Bryson3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night


1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social


119:30 Morning Stretch

10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brunch at Country Inn11:00 Jackpot12:30 Hearing Checks

1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Coffee Filter Flowers6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot12:00 Lunch at Rubys Chinese

1:30 Free Manicures! (NEW TIME)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

159:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:00 Greektown Casino9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch


1:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Beaubien3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men's Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night


1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Springtime sweets Social



10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)

1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Lunch at Olive Garden

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Cooking with Chef Paul2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring!6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin' with

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

Earth Day 229:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:30 Card Party at East 1

2:00 Happy Hour with Chuck Sharpe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night




1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Popsicle Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 Prize Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot11:00 Lutheran Pastor (craft room)1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 DSO Choir Anthem performance10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Bird Feeder Ornaments6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot2:00 Moovin' and Groovin' with


299:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 Morning Stretch9:30 One on Ones

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Sterling Woods

Theater Room Heart HealthyEntertainment Social EventsOutings Spiritual EventsDining RoomBrain Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools' Day 1

9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch


2:00 Happy Hour with David Rowe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night


1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Hot Chocolate Bar and Biscotti



10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:00 Choir Anthem Practice10:30 Dog Therapy (Lobby)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot

1:30 Choir Practice at Park Place2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring (3fl)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Breakfast at Leo’s Coney Island11:00 Jackpot2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

Tigers Opening Day 89:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch


2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Bryson3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night




1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social



10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Brunch at Country Inn11:00 Jackpot12:30 Hearing Checks

1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Coffee Filter Flowers6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot12:00 Lunch at Rubys Chinese

1:30 Free Manicures! (NEW TIME)2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

159:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:00 Greektown Casino9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch


1:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Beaubien3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men's Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night


1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Springtime sweets Social



10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)

1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Wheel of Fortune10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Lunch at Olive Garden

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Cooking with Chef Paul2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Adult Coloring!6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot2:00 Moovin’ and Groovin' with


Earth Day 229:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 One on Ones9:30 Morning Stretch

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)11:30 Card Party at East 1

2:00 Happy Hour with Chuck Sharpe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night




1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Popsicle Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)11:00 Trivia! (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball2:30 Prize Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot11:00 Lutheran Pastor (craft room)1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night


10:00 DSO Choir Anthem performance10:00 Meijer11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Now and Then (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Let’s Get Crafty- Bird Feeder Ornaments6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


11:00 Jackpot2:00 Moovin' and Groovin' with


299:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:30 Morning Stretch9:30 One on Ones

10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

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Talk About It

Comedic Q&AAmerican journalist

Mignon McLaughlinwrote, “A sense ofhumor is a majordefense againstminor troubles.”Use the followingquestions to talkwith your friendsand neighbors aboutwhat tickles yourfunny bone.

Who is the funniestperson you know?What is their sense ofhumor like?

Do you consideryourself a funnyperson?

Were your parentsor other familymembers funny?

What kind ofhumor makes youlaugh? Are you a fanof puns, riddles,tongue twisters,limericks, slapstick,or another form ofcomedy? Which isyour favorite type?

Are there anystyles of comedyyou don’t like?

Describe a timewhen you laugheduntil you cried.

What is thebest joke you’veever heard?

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS5 Choir practice at Park Place7 Breakfast at Leo’s Coney Island12 Hearing Checks12 Brunch at Country Inn13 Dr. Butler14 Free Manicure Day14 Lunch at Ruby’s Chinese15 Greektown Casino19 Lunch at Olive Garden21 Moovin’ & Groovin’ w/ Kathleen22 Card Party at East 126 Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler27 Seniors Staying Sharp w/ Marcia28 Moovin’ & Groovin’

Cooking with Chef Paul

DSO event

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

earth daya green earthis a happy earth!

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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