DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE 26600 Ann Arbor Trail | Dearborn Heights | Michigan | 48127 American House Dearborn Heights t (313) 278-6430 | f (313) 278-5077 | [email protected]| americanhouse.com September 2018 Your Friendly American House Staff at Dearborn Heights Danyell Petrere Executive Director Michelle Green Assistant Director Elizabeth Hatfield Life Enrichment Dir. Daryl Rogalski Maintenance Linda Kaminski Culinary Supervisor Aquanetta Brookins Housekeeping Supervisor Important Phone Numbers American House Office 313-278-6430 Medical Team 313-277-5140 Medical Team Night 734-489-5350 Med Team Rehab 313-598-4644 Smart Bus Connector 866-962-5515 Detroit Free Press 313-222-6400 Joannie’s Hair Service 734-552-1006 Adriana-Nail Technician 734-925-0432 Renee Stokes (Transportation) 248-880-9130 Grandparents Day Celebration! We would like to wish all the grandparents in our community a Happy Grandparents Day, which is the first Sunday after Labor Day! Grandparents make a real difference in the lives of their grandchildren. We salute your contributions to family and the community. Please join us in celebrating Grandparents Day with our carnival-themed outdoor celebration with a full picnic lunch and a lot of fun on Sunday, Sept. 9th, from noon to 2 p.m. Resident Appreciation Week! During the week of Sept. 10th-14th, there will be many events happening to show our appreciation for our residents here at American House Dearborn Heights. We are so thankful that you are here with us and a part of our family and we just want to say “thank you!” Please look at the calendar for these events. American House Choir! It’s again starting to be that time to get our voices in tune and recruit new members with musical talent and the desire to sing. The American House Choir will start back up in the month of September with the date and time of rehearsals still to be determined. So if you would like to be a choir member, please see Elizabeth, and she will get your name on the list. Believe me ... since the choir has formed, it has been a very rewarding experience in many ways.
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September 2018Your Friendly American HouseStaff at Dearborn Heights
Danyell Petrere Executive DirectorMichelle Green Assistant DirectorElizabeth Hatfield Life Enrichment Dir.Daryl Rogalski MaintenanceLinda Kaminski Culinary SupervisorAquanetta Brookins Housekeeping Supervisor
Important Phone NumbersAmerican House Office 313-278-6430Medical Team 313-277-5140Medical Team Night 734-489-5350Med Team Rehab 313-598-4644Smart Bus Connector 866-962-5515Detroit Free Press 313-222-6400Joannie’s Hair Service 734-552-1006Adriana-Nail Technician 734-925-0432Renee Stokes (Transportation) 248-880-9130
Grandparents Day Celebration!We would like to wish all the grandparents in
our community a Happy Grandparents Day,which is the first Sunday after Labor Day!Grandparents make a real difference in thelives of their grandchildren. We salute yourcontributions to family and the community.Please join us in celebrating Grandparents Daywith our carnival-themed outdoor celebrationwith a full picnic lunch and a lot of fun onSunday, Sept. 9th, from noon to 2 p.m.
Resident Appreciation Week!During the week of Sept. 10th-14th, there will be
many events happening to show our appreciation forour residents here at American House DearbornHeights. We are so thankful that you are here with usand a part of our family and we just want to say“thank you!” Please look at the calendar forthese events.
American House Choir!It’s again starting to be that time to get our voices
in tune and recruit new members with musical talentand the desire to sing. The American House Choir willstart back up in the month of September with thedate and time of rehearsals still to be determined. Soif you would like to be a choir member, please seeElizabeth, and she will get your name on the list.Believe me ... since the choir has formed, it has beena very rewarding experience in many ways.
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Reminders!
Entering andExiting theCommunity
When coming ontothe property, pleaseuse the entrance onthe east end (onenear the red house)and follow thedriveway around ifyou need to go tovillas and exit on thewest end. Too manypeople are going inand out the wrongway. Also, pleasewatch your speed.We are trying to keepeveryone safe.
Sign-OutSheets!
Our residents,families and friendsmust remember touse the sign-outsheet when theirloved one leaves thebuilding. The sign-outsheet is under theActivity Calendar inthe front hall. In theevent of anemergency, we needto know whichresidents are out ofthe building. Thankyou for yourcooperation.
Resident Council Meetings!Some of you may not be aware of
our monthly resident council meetings.The purpose of this meeting is forresidents to be updated on upcomingevents within our community, a time tospeak with the management staff, offersuggestions and voice any concerns.These meetings are held monthly, soplease reference the newsletter forthe date.
Detroit ZooWe will be taking an adventure to the
Detroit Zoo on October 4th. Theadmission is $10 for seniors and $14 foradults. Those wishing to go who needassistance with a wheelchair will need afriend or family member to assist on thetrip. Also, please plan on buying yourown lunch at the zoo.
Join Us for an Adventure!Come on out on a new adventure! On
Wed., September 19th, we will bedriving up to Lansing to get the grandtour of our State Capitol. We will beleaving late morning to arrive for ourtour at 2pm and meet with our StateSenator, David Knezek. If you areinterested, please sign up earlier thanlater. We will be bringing a baggedlunch, and wear comfortable shoes. Ifinterested, please see Elizabeth.
Calling All Card PlayersLet’s get our groups together to play
some good old-fashioned card games.We currently have Pinochle and Rummyup and going. If you are a card player,please look at the activities scheduleand come on down. If you have anyquestions, please see Elizabeth.
Lansing Lugnuts Trip
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American House Transportation ServiceWe have an eight-passenger van that includes a
wheelchair lift capable of lifting up to 300 pounds.The wheelchair cannot exceed 30 inches in width,and the van cannot accommodate electricwheelchairs.
Scheduled appointments need to be within10 miles of our building; medical appointments takepriority. To schedule an appointment, please callRenee Stokes at (248) 880-9130. Please allow48-72 hours notice. Please remember, our normalscheduled days are Mondays and Tuesdays.
Happy
BirthdayResident Birthdays!
9/1 Wava H.9/2 Sarah W.9/2 Barbara S.9/2 Mary M.9/2 Joan Lee M.9/3 Ronald A.9/5 Mary S.9/13 Leonard B.9/16 Frank M.9/22 Patricia S.9/23 Janet C.9/24 Catherine L.9/24 Attillia S.9/28 Marcy T.
Everyone at American Housewould like to extend birthdaygreetings to you on yourspecial day.
Welc meNew Residents
Margaret M.Gary H.Tenia B.
Chris and Marty W.
Let’s welcome the new residentsto our American House family. It onlytakes a few minutes of our time tointroduce ourselves and spread alittle sunshine!
So, go ahead ... introduce yourself,smile, talk and make a new friend.“Practice random acts of kindness.”
Wit & Wisdom
“Knowledge isthe treasure ofa wise man.”
—William Penn
“The possession ofknowledge does not
kill the sense ofwonder and mystery.
There is alwaysmore mystery.”
—Anais Nin
“Thought is thewind, knowledge the
sail, and mankindthe vessel.”
—Augustus Hare
“To acquireknowledge, one
must study; but toacquire wisdom, one
must observe.”—Marilyn vos Savant
“Science knows nocountry, because
knowledge belongsto humanity,
and is the torchwhich illuminates
the world.”—Louis Pasteur
“Let us tenderly andkindly cherish,
therefore, the meansof knowledge. Let usdare to read, think,speak and write.”
Reminder: Activity Sign-UpBook is Located in the LifeEnrichment Office
111:15 Jigsaw Puzzles
2:30 Bingo with Robin4:00 Tigers vs Yankees6:00 Yahtzee
211:00 Catholic Service1:00 Tigers vs Yankees2:30 Pinochle Club3:30 Afternoon Movie
Labor Day 310:00 Patriotic Movie12:30 Musical Melodies with
John Hanba2:00 Tigers vs White Sox3:30 Red, White and Blue Social
49:45 Walk and Roll Club
10:30 Exercise11:15 Brain Games1:00 Blood Pressure (MO)1:15 Beanbag Toss2:00 Movie and Popcorn6:15 Music with Robin Beck8:00 Tigers vs White Sox
59:15 iPad Games
10:00 Catholic Mass10:15 Creative Expressions11:15 Jumbline2:30 Bingo6:30 Movie Night8:00 Tigers vs White Sox
69:30 Anacrostics
10:15 The Good Old Days10:30 Exercise11:15 Resident Council Meeting11:15 Unscramble1:00 Northville Farmers’ Market-corn
picking1:30 Trivia Quest3:15 Fur Angels Pet Therapy6:30 Jigsaw Puzzle
79:45 Out to Breakfast at Ram’s
Horn10:00 Noodle Ball10:30 Exercise with Med Team Rehab11:15 Biographical Discussion
1:30 Colors of Expression with Zola2:30 Entertainment by Bobby T3:45 Unscramble with Robin7:00 Tigers vs Cardinals
811:15 Jigsaw Puzzles
1:30 Rummy with Catherine6:00 Tigers vs Cardinals6:00 Yahtzee
911:00 Catholic Service12:00 Grandparents Day
Celebration withEntertainment by GrantDanley
1:00 Tigers vs Cardinals
Resident Appreciation Week 109:15 Shopping at Walmart
10:15 Riddles and Rhymes11:15 Wheel of Fortune
1:30 Word Flowers2:30 Bingo4:00 Exercise6:30 Tigers vs Astros6:30 Milk and Cookies Night
119:45 Walk and Roll Club
10:15 Corn Shucking10:30 Exercise11:00 Music with Bobby G12:30 Fresh Roasted Corn with Meal
1:00 Blood Pressure (MO)1:15 Beanbag Toss1:30 Wii Bowling with Robin2:00 Dearborn Heights Garden Club3:30 Choir Practice6:30 Tigers vs Astros
128:30 Eggs Your Way9:15 Travel to Italy
10:15 Creative Expressions10:30 Faith Baptist Church (Rev. Bedwell)11:15 History of Italy12:30 Italian Theme Meal
1:00 Tigers vs Astros2:30 Italian Bingo3:30 Desserts of Italy6:30 Movie Night
139:30 Anacrostics
10:15 The Good Old Days10:30 Exercise11:15 Unscramble1:30 Trivia Quest2:30 Ice Cream Social with Music
by Harmony Town Chorus6:30 Jigsaw Puzzle
149:45 Noodle Ball
10:30 Exercise with Med Team Rehab11:15 Biographical Discussion12:00 Resident Appreciation Dinner
1:30 Arts and Crafts2:30 Happy Hour with Daniel
Bergen3:45 Unscramble with Robin7:00 Tigers vs Indians
1510:30 Tai Chi With Andrea11:15 Jigsaw Puzzles
1:00 Tigers vs Indians2:30 Bingo with Robin6:00 Yahtzee
1611:00 Catholic Service1:00 Tigers vs Indians2:30 Pinochle Club3:30 Afternoon Movie
1710:15 Riddles and Rhymes11:15 Wheel of Fortune12:30 Departure for Choir
Rehearsal at AH Carpenter1:30 Finish the Saying2:30 Bingo7:00 Tigers vs Twins
189:45 Walk and Roll Club
10:15 Chicken Soup for the Soul10:30 Exercise11:15 Brain Games
1:00 Blood Pressure (MO)1:15 Beanbag Toss1:30 Wii Bowling with Robin2:00 Movie and Popcorn3:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Calvin6:15 Music with Robin Beck7:00 Tigers vs Twins
199:15 iPad Games
10:15 Creative Expressions10:30 Lutheran Service with Pastor
Colleen11:15 Jumbline11:45 Departure for Tour of State
Capitol1:00 Tigers vs Twins2:30 Bingo6:30 Movie Night
209:30 Anacrostics
10:15 The Good Old Days10:30 Exercise11:15 Unscramble
1:30 Trivia Quest3:00 Penny Bingo6:30 Jigsaw Puzzle7:00 Tigers vs Royals
219:45 Noodle Ball
10:30 Exercise with Med Team Rehab11:15 Biographical Discussion
1:30 Expressions of Color with Zola2:30 Birthday Party with Joe
Moore3:45 Unscramble with Robin7:00 Tigers vs Royals
2211:15 Jigsaw Puzzles
1:30 Rummy with Catherine6:00 Tigers vs Royals6:00 Yahtzee
2311:00 Catholic Service
1:00 Tigers vs Royals2:30 Pinochle Club3:30 Afternoon Movie
3011:00 Catholic Service2:30 Pinochle Club3:00 Tigers vs Brewers3:30 Afternoon Movie
249:15 Meijer
10:15 Riddles and Rhymes11:15 Wheel of Fortune
1:30 Noodle Ball2:30 Bingo4:00 Exercise
259:45 Walk and Roll Club
10:15 Chicken Soup for the Soul10:30 Exercise11:15 Brain Games
1:00 Blood Pressure (MO)1:15 Beanbag Toss1:30 Wii Bowling with Robin3:00 Presentation on Dementia and
Alzheimer’s by Katie8:00 Tigers vs Twins
269:15 Greektown Casino9:15 iPad Games
10:15 Creative Expressions11:15 Jumbline2:30 Bingo8:00 Tigers vs Twins
279:30 Anacrostics
10:15 The Good Old Days10:30 Exercise11:15 Unscramble
1:30 Trivia Quest2:30 Teatime with Veronica6:30 Jigsaw Puzzle8:00 Tigers vs Twins
289:45 Noodle Ball
10:00 Food Committee Meetingwith Linda
10:30 Exercise with Med Team Rehab11:00 Cooking Club with Elizabeth
and Nancy1:30 Arts and Crafts2:30 Entertainment with Kelly Miller3:45 Unscramble with Robin8:00 Tigers vs Brewers
2911:15 Jigsaw Puzzles
1:30 Afternoon Movie6:00 Yahtzee7:00 Tigers vs Brewers
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Reminders!
Frankenmuthand Bronner’sWe are heading
north for ourtraditional chickendinner inFrankenmuth. Thedate is Wednesday,November 7th. Wewill be heading outearly on that morningand having a lunch atthe Bavarian InnRestaurant, doing alittle shopping andthen heading over toBronner’s.
Reminders!Advanced Medical
House Calls will behere weekly.
Dr. Howell,podiatrist, will behere on Tuesday,Sept. 11th, at10:30 a.m.
MaintenanceReminders!
Please make sureyou call or stop bythe office and have arequest form filledout for any repairsthat need to be donein your apartment.
Concerts in the Park
One of the Beatles Tributers with our crew
Concert at Our CommunityWith Garvin Freeman
Did You Know American House Dearborn Heights Ison Facebook?
We love to share what’s happening at American House! Stay “in the know” byliking and following our Facebook page. Follow these four easy steps and soon,you’ll see posts and pictures from American House Dearborn Heights in yourFacebook Newsfeed.
Step 1: Go to www.americanhouse.com.Step 2: Find American House Dearborn Heights by searching under “Our
Communities” at the top page.Step 3: Once on our website, click on the Facebook icon located on the right
side of the page under our contact information.Step 4: Click the “Like” and “Follow” buttons located underneath our
community’s cover photo.It’s that simple! We look forward to sharing our community news with you.
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Interesting Apple FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.I hope you find the following apple
information interesting andinformative.
• Eating an apple can brightenyour smile.
• Apples are a source ofantioxidants, which can fightcancer. Researchers believe thateating apples on a regular basismay limit the development ofAlzheimer’s disease andParkinson’s disease.
• One apple has only 80 calories, 5grams of fiber, and no fat,sodium or cholesterol.
• The apple blossom is the stateflower of Michigan.
• Apples can be kept for up to twoweeks in a refrigerator (outside ofany packaging).
• Michigan is the third-largestapple producer in the U.S.A. Lastyear, Michigan farmers sold morethan 25 million bushels of apples(Michigan’s largest fruit crop).
• The state of Michigan has over11.3 million apple trees andgrows over 20 different kinds ofapples. Here are a few: PaulaRed, McIntosh, Jonathan,Empire, Idared, Rome andHoneycrisp.
Fresh apples are available at allAmerican House locations.
