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November 2016Our Friendly StaffJohn Berra Executive DirectorJonathan Marzicola Asst. Executive DirectorJillian Kidd Life Enrichment DirectorPaul Mittelstaedt Executive ChefCarrie Lamberti Community LiaisonKim Travnik Housekeeping SupervisorMike Moses Maintenance ManagerDoug Huffer Transportation Specialist
Save the
Date1st Choir Practice at Park Place8th Election Day9th Music Therapy with Dr. Butler (DR)10th Salvation Army- Bring donations down
Moovin and Groovin with KathleenFree Manicures
11th Veterans Day15th Choir at East 1
Moovin and Groovin with Kathleen17th MJR Movie Matinee (O$)
Dessert and Song by SCS Show Choir18th Greektown Casino (O$)22nd Lunch Outing (your choice)23th Brain Storm Seminar24th HAPPY THANKSGIVING!29th Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler
Favorite Fall FlowerA Chinese philosopher advised, “If you would be
happy for a lifetime, grow chrysanthemums.” Theflower of November has brought delight since itwas first introduced to America in Colonial times,becoming the nation’s favorite fall flower and amongthe most widely grown potted plants. Popular fortheir wide variety of colors and blooms, mums area familiar seasonal decoration and often used ashomecoming corsages.
Watch Your StepThe autumn foliage is a colorful sight, but it can
also create a fall hazard when combined with theseason’s rainy, cold weather. Be mindful thatwalkways can become slick surfaces when theyfill up with wet leaves.
Start Bragging“Eventually, you reach a point when you stop lying
about your age and start bragging about it.”—Will Rogers
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Trivia Whiz
Submitted by:Rosemary S.
In honor ofElection Day, here issome trivia on theUnited States:
1. In what year didthe pilgrims come toAmerica?
2. How did theRevolutionary Warend?
3. What were the13 original BritishColonies?
4. When did theU.S. become anindependentcountry?
5. What was thecause of the CivilWar?
6. When did theCivil War begin andwhen did it end?
7. Who was thepresident during theCivil War?
8. Where was theConstitution written?
9. Who was thefirst president of theUnited States?
10. When andwhere was theDeclaration ofIndependenceadopted?
Find the Answerson page 7!
Weekly Sneak PeekAll residents are encouraged to come tothe dining room on Mondays at 10 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!
Happy
BirthdayResident Birthdays
9th Jerome M.18th Robert C.18th Ben V.24th Michael B.26th Mary K.
Birthday Lunch/Open ForumJoin us on Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at
12 p.m. for our monthly BirthdayLunch and Open Forum! Lunch willbe served in the Dining Room andALL residents are invited to come!!Help us celebrate all of ourNovember birthdays in a fun way!Join us after for our Open Forum,where the floor will be open to allresidents for suggestions andgrievances or to tell us what a greatjob we are doing!! :)
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Shuttle HoursMonday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.Please remember that a shuttle
request form must be filled out atleast 48 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.
SpiritualCorner
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
“I am grateful forwhat I am and have.
My thanksgivingis perpetual.”—Henry David
Thoreau
“If you are reallythankful, what do
you do? You share.”—W. Clement Stone
“Best of all is it topreserve everythingin a pure, still heart,and let there be for
every pulse athanksgiving, and forevery breath a song.”—Konrad von Gesner
“If a fellow isn’tthankful for what he’sgot, he isn’t likely tobe thankful for whathe’s going to get.”—Frank A. Clark
“The thankfulreceiver bears a
plentiful harvest.”—William Blake
“Be thankful for whatyou have; you’ll end
up having more.If you concentrate onwhat you don’t have,you will never, ever
have enough.”—Oprah Winfrey
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November 2016Sterling Woods
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
VETERANS DAY VALUES
19:00 Church Outing
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot
1:30 Choir Practice at Park Place2:00 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night
29:00 Hair on the Go with Delores
10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
39:45 Milkman (Lobby)
10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot2:00 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night
49:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion
(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
510:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot
1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night
Lions vs. Minnesota 1pm 61:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social
(Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night
HOT BREAKFAST! 710:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Cute Dog Therapy (Lobby)11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)
1:00 Head Bandz2:30 PRIZE BINGO!3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
Election Day! 89:00 Church Outing
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:30 Hearing Checks1:30 Veterans Club2:00 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night
99:00 Hair on the Go with Delores
10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes
1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Music Therapy with Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
109:45 Milkman (Lobby)
10:00 Salvation Army Run- Bring your donationsto Jillian!
10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot
1:30 Free Manicures2:00 Exercise Class3:00 Moovin and Groovin with Kathleen3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night
Veterans Day 119:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion
(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)
2:00 Happy Hour with Charlene and Mark3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
1210:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot
1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Ladies of Sterling
Woods2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night
131:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Ice Cream Cone Social4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night
1410:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Head Bandz2:30 PRIZE BINGO!3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
159:00 Church Outing9:30 Ceramics at East 1
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot1:30 Choir Practice at East 12:00 Exercise Class2:00 Moovin and Groovin with Kathleen3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night
169:00 Hair on the Go with Delores
10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
179:45 Milkman (Lobby)
10:00 MJR Movie Matinee (O$)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot2:00 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)6:00 Dessert and Song by St. Clair
Shores Show Choir7:00 Movie Night
189:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion (Cafe)9:30 One on Ones
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)12:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with Chuck Sharpe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
1910:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot
1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night
Lions vs. Jacksonville 1pm 201:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Hot Cider and Donuts Social4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night
HOT BREAKFAST! 2110:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Head Bandz2:30 PRIZE BINGO!3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
229:00 Church Outing
10:00 Lutheran Service (craft room)10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Lunch Outing
1:30 Veterans Club2:00 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night
239:00 Hair on the Go with Delores
10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes
1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:30 Brain Storm Seminar2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
Thanksgiving 2412:30 Lions vs Minnesota4:00 Happy Thanksgiving! We are
extremely grateful for you!7:00 Movie Night
259:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion
(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)
2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
2610:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot
1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Ladies of Sterling
Woods2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night
271:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Hot Chocolate Bar and Treat
Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night
2810:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Head Bandz2:30 PRIZE BINGO!3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Penny Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
299:00 Church Outing
10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler2:00 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night
309:00 Hair on the Go with Delores
10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night
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Talk About It
MealtimeTraditions
Families oftenhave mealtimetraditions, fromfavorite recipesserved to the seatingarrangements.Use the followingquestions toreminisce and shareyour family’scustoms at thedinner table.
Did your familyhave any mealtimetraditions when youwere a child, such asSunday dinners orspecial foods servedon holidays andbirthdays? Shareyour favorite stories.
What was yourfavorite meal—breakfast, lunch ordinner? What foodswere your favorites?
Who prepared themeals? Did you helpcook, set the table, orclean up afterward?
How many peoplewere at your tableduring a meal? Dideveryone have theirown place at thetable, or did youswitch seats?
Did you ever haveguests for a meal?
Let’s Talk Turkey!By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.The traditional holiday of
Thanksgiving is celebrated thismonth. Turkey is the main foodconsumed on this day. Below areseveral interesting and informativefacts about the turkey.
• On average, Americans eatmore than 16 pounds of turkeyannually.
• The largest turkey on recordwas 86 pounds.
• A male turkey is a tom, a femaleis a hen and a newborn isa poult.
• The average mature turkey hasabout 3,500 feathers.
• A turkey egg takes 28 daysto hatch.
• 675 million pounds of turkey willbe eaten this comingThanksgiving in the UnitedStates.
• The main farmers of turkey areMinnesota, North Carolina,Arkansas, Virginia andCalifornia.
• Turkeys see in color.• Every year, the president of
the United States pardons aturkey for the Thanksgivingholiday.
• Turkey is a great source ofprotein—30 grams per 3.5ounces of cooked turkey.
• The first meal ever eaten onthe moon was turkey.
American House will be servingturkey (along with seconds) thiscoming Thanksgiving.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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ENGLISH IS TOUGH STUFF!Submitted by Rosemary S.SAY OUT LOUD!!!Dearest creature in creation, Study
English pronunciation. I will teach youin my verse
Sounds like corpse, corps, horse,and worse. I will keep you, Suzy,busy, Make your head with heat growdizzy. Tear in the eye, your dress willtear. So shall I! Oh hear my prayer.
Just compare heart, beard, andheard, dies and diet, lord and word,Sword and sward, retain and Britain.(Mind the latter, how it’s written.) NowI surely will not plague you With wordssuch as plaque and ague. But becareful how you speak: Say break,steak but bleak and streak: Cloven,oven, how and low, Script, receipt,show poem, and toe.
Stay Tuned for more next month!
Trivia Answers1. 1620 in Massachusetts2. British Forces surrendered to
General George Washington in 1781at Yorktown, Virginia.
3. Delaware, Pennsylvania, NewJersey, Georgia, Connecticut,Massachusetts, Maryland, SouthCarolina, New Hampshire, Virginia,New York, North Carolina, and RhodeIsland.
4. July 4th, 17765. It was slavery6. Began in 1861 and ended
in 18657. Abraham Lincoln8. Philadelphia9. George Washington10. It was adopted on July
4th, 1776Thanks for playing!
Army vs. Navy:America’s Game
The annual Army-Navy footballgame, known as “America’s Game,”kicked off as a simple challenge backin the late 1800s, but remains todayas one of the greatest rivalriesin sports.
The first gridiron matchup betweenthe Army Black Knights of theU.S. Military Academy at West Point,N.Y., and the Navy Midshipmen of theU.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis,Md., took place Nov. 29, 1890, afterNavy issued a challenge to Army’snewly formed football team. Navy wonthat first meeting with a score of 24–0.
Except for a few occasions, the twoservice academies have squared offannually since 1899, traditionally onthe second Saturday in December.Because crowds for the game are solarge, the game is held at a neutralhost stadium, most often inPhiladelphia, and televised nationally.
Along with the intense rivalry, thegame is known for its traditions, suchas the pre-game March On, where theArmy’s Corps of Cadets and theNavy’s Brigade of Midshipmen, all infull dress uniform, march in formationacross the field to take their seats. Atthe game’s end, as a sign of solidarity,both teams stand together as eachsings its alma mater to the fans inthe stands.
Talking Turkey
For more than30 years, the expertsat the ButterballTurkey Talk-Linehave been at theready, answeringhome cooks’ holidayturkey-relatedquestions. Here’s ataste of some of thehotline’s mostmemorable inquiries:
A Talk-Line expertasked a caller whatstate her turkey wasin, meaning howthawed it was.The caller replied,“Florida.”
After finding aturkey from 1969 inhis father’s freezer,a man phoned inrequesting tips onhow to cook the30-year-old bird.
A woman calleddisappointed,wondering why herturkey had no breastmeat. The Butterballstaffer figured out thecaller’s turkey wasplaced upside downon the platter.
A man cut histurkey in half with achainsaw, thenwanted to know if thechain’s grease wouldaffect the turkey.
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