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American House Southfield

April 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

It’s a time of rebirth and renewal. Whether you’recelebrating the arrival of spring, bunnies bearing eggsor the religious significance of Easter, our staff wishesall of you a wonderful holiday. Please join us for ourAnnual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 16, 201712:00-1:30 p.m. in the Dining room. Meal tickets areavailable in the Main Office for a low cost of $12.

An Easter PromiseThe angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I

know that you are looking for Jesus, who wascrucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.Come and see the place where he lay.” —Matthew

28:5–6 (NIV)

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Welc meNew Residents

We Welcome:Margret NLee SDonald HNadine SPatricia BAddie WQueen LBenard PDavid & Mary E.Wonnie TOla SOscar LClyde ADr. Murray

Feldman

Please join us onFriday, April 7, 2017for our monthly meet

and mingle so wecan welcome our

new residents! Enjoymusic and light

refreshments! Weencourage ALL newresidents to attend

this special fatheringso that we can

introduce you to thecommunity.

‘Bee’ Is OneHow many words

can you come upwith using the lettersin “jelly beans”?

LifeEnrichment

Spring is here! It’s time to saygoodbye to the long winter days. Ifyou’re longing to bid the wintertimeblues goodbye as warmer, sunnyweather returns there is no better curefor cabin fever than to spend timeenjoying all of fun activities and trips.Take advantage of the milder weatherand enjoy the festivities. I have plannedlots of exciting new things to do, andplaces to go, from arts & crafts to plays,cooking shows to bowling trips. Be sureto check the monthly calendar forlistings, as well as Activity boards forupdates and more information. I amexcited, and hope you are too. I amalways seeking ideas, and suggestionson what new and exciting activities tohost, and places to go. Please refer toour Suggestion box if you have an ideato share. Happy Spring!

Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

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Let’s all work together on keepingthe grounds in our communitylitter-free. If you see litter on the ground,pick it up and throw it in the trash. Let’sall do our part to keep our propertylooking great!

Maintenance DirectorReginald Glspie

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Just a friendly reminder thatrent is due by the 7th of eachmonth. Rent submitted on orafter the 8th of the month willincur a $25.00 late fee. Don’tforget, the first six residents whoturn in their rent check the firstday of the month, will receive aspot at the Chef’s table. What isthe Chef’s table? It is a privatedinner hosted by one of ourAmerican House Chefs with ascrumptious sizzling meal madeto order. All other rent checksreceived between July secondand July fifth will be entered intoa raffle to win a prize. So hurryon down; the game is afoot!

Senior Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

Fun With Tom SwiftiesWhat’s a great way to exercise

both your brain and your funnybone? Coming up with TomSwifties—wordplay that follows aquoted statement with a verb oradverb that makes a pun. Forexample:

“Watch out for that brokenglass!” she said sharply.

“I only have diamonds, clubsand spades,” he said heartlessly.

“I dropped my toothpaste,” hesaid, crestfallen.

“You dance just like FredAstaire,” she said gingerly.

How many can you create?

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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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April 2017Southfield

OutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 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)

210:00 Interdenominational Church

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

39:30 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)

49:00 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)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)


10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One on One (VM)12:30 Choir Rehearsal at A.H. Elmwood1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

69:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (VM)3:00 Red Hats Meeting (VM)3:00 Bible Study (VM)6:00 Thanks for Memories w/ Joanne Kristal (VM)

79:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)9:30 Kroger Trip

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

1:00 Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day Party (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)










10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:00 Dollar Tree Trip10:30 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)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)


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 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)


10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Arts & Crafts: Edible arrangements (Store)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (VM)3:00 Bible Study (VM)6:00 Men’s Night (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 Exercise Bingo (VM)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)3:00 Games & Goodies (DR)4:30 Fish Fry (DR)6:00 Movie Night (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)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)


10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One on One (VM)12:30 Choir Rehearsal at A. H. Village1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

209:00 DSO Sneak Peak Concert9:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (VM)3:00 Bible Study (VM)6:00 Ladies’ Night (VM)

219:00 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)1:30 Keno w/ friends at A.H. Hazel Park2:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)3:00 Happy Hour Birthday Bash (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)





3010:00 Fifth Sunday Interdenominational

Church Service & Communion10:00 Interdenominational Church Service (VM)

1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)




2,3 following2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:30 Bingo Bash at A.H. Troy2:30 Then & Now (VM)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)


10:00 Wheel of Fortune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)1:30 Health Expo (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)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)


10:00 Table Talk (VM)10:30 Mart on a Cart11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)4:30 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner , INVITE

ONLY (VM)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)


10:00 Floor Captain Meeting (VM)10:00 Tech Talk (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 One on One (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (VM)3:00 Bible Study (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 Exercise Bingo (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)



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SpiritualCorner

Easter, one of themost importantholidays inChristianity,celebrates the centralevent of the Christianfaith: the resurrectionof Jesus Christ afterhis crucifixion. Thisevent is significant toChristians because,through his deathand resurrection,Jesus suffered for thesins of the world, yetwas able toovercome death.Passover, is aneight-day festivalcelebrated in theearly spring (March orApril), from the 15ththrough the 22nd ofthe Hebrew monthNisan. The holidaycelebrates thefreedom of theIsraelites from slaveryin ancient Egypt. Thebook of Exodus tellshow God sent Mosesto deliver a messageto Pharaoh to free theJewish slaves. SeeActivity boards formore details forupcoming activitiesand events.

Detroit Tigers’ OpeningDay Party

It’s that time of year. Baseball isback! Join us as we cheer for ourvery own Detroit Tigers as they takeon the Los Angeles Angels on Friday,April 7, 2017, at 1:00 pm in theVeterans Museum. Wear team colorsBlue and Orange, or anything DetroitTigers and be entered in a raffle.Enjoy the game and some deliciousgame day treats!

Baseball BroadcastMajor league baseball’s first

television broadcast occurred Aug.26, 1939. It was a doubleheader

between the Brooklyn Dodgers andthe Cincinnati Reds at Ebbets Fieldin Brooklyn, N.Y. Baseball sure is a

great sport to be involved in.

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

April Babies!Ozie K. 4/3Bobbie G. 4/6Theola R. 4/10Sarah V. 4/15Loretta H. 4/22Ella J. 4/22Morris M. 4/24Doris B. 4/25Margaret K. 4/25

Join us on Friday, April 21, 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.

Famous Faces Born in AprilApril 1, 1939: Ali MacGrawApril 3, 1958: Alec BaldwinApril 3, 1924: Doris DayApril 5, 1973: Pharrell WilliamsApril 11, 1941: Ellen GoodmanApril 19, 1962: Al Unser Jr.April 23, 1990: Dev PatelApril 29, 1983: Megan Boone

Popular Pages: ‘1984’George Orwell’s famous dystopian

novel begins on “a bright cold day inApril” in the nation of Oceania, wherereaders are given a peek into the lifeof Winston Smith. An employee at theMinistry of Truth, Smith spends hisdays literally rewriting history.Oceania’s government, known as theInner Party, keeps citizens underconstant surveillance and hasprohibited anything related to fun andfreedom; even thinking rebelliousthoughts is forbidden. With thesupport of his lovely co-worker, Julia,and a secret group known as theBrotherhood, can Smith break freefrom the Inner Party’s control?Published in 1949, Orwell’s book hasinspired countless films, TV showsand books with its depiction of afuturistic, oppressive society, and isperhaps best-known for introducingthe phrase “Big Brother” into theEnglish lexicon.

An Accomplished ManA Founding Father and principal

author of the Declaration ofIndependence, Thomas Jefferson wasborn April 13, 1743. During theAmerican Revolution, he representedVirginia in the Continental Congress.He served as the nation’s firstsecretary of state and was electedpresident in 1800. During his firstterm, Jefferson organized theLouisiana Purchase, almost doublingthe territory of the U.S. He wasre-elected in 1804. His knowledge,interests and skills were varied,ranging from mathematics,horticulture and mechanics toarchitecture and philosophy.

MovieWatch

Movie &Munchies

This month we aregoing to try things alittle differently; uponresident request weare switching thingsup a bit. Movies willplay on 3 days aweek. NEW movieswill play onWednesdays &Fridays at 6:00 pm.For those whomissed the moviesduring he week, areplay of the weeklymovies will be playedon Sundays at 3:00pm. All movies willshown 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.

April 2017

happy holiday!

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