2300 Grand Haven Drive | Troy | Michigan | 48083 (248) 589-3555 | Fax: (248) 589-9949 | [email protected]| americanhouse.com American House Troy July 2016 Enriching the Lives of Seniors Since 1979 American House Staff Debbie Smith Executive Director Jamee Smith Assistant Director Jennifer Rhodes Life Enrichment Director Resident Support Services/ The Medical Team Nancy Luce, LPN Nurse Karla Johnson Site Supervisor Medical/Personal Care Serv. 248-307-0021 Medical/Health Services Dr. Greg Hackel, Physician 313-972-9001 Theramax Rehab Rehab Services 248-588-9444 Podiatry Dr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524 Beauty Shop Denise Vaden 248-597-4959 Summer Is for Block Parties The July 4th weekend always brings families out for our celebration of our Country’s Independence. Bring your family to our picnic on Fri., July 1 anytime from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will have entertainment @ 2:30 p.m. We will also have our $25 raffle for all of those residents who turn in their surveys! Let’s enjoy these wonderful days of summer!! Don’t forget that we will be drawing a winner for the $25 Meijer gift card! If you filled out a survey and stopped by the office to get your raffle ticket....you can be a WINNER!!!
PodiatryDr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524
Beauty ShopDenise Vaden 248-597-4959
Summer Is for Block PartiesThe July 4th weekend always brings families out
for our celebration of our Country’s Independence.Bring your family to our picnic on Fri., July 1 anytimefrom 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We will have entertainment@ 2:30 p.m. We will also have our $25 raffle for all ofthose residents who turn in their surveys! Let’s enjoythese wonderful days of summer!!
Don’t forget that we will be drawing a winner forthe $25 Meijer gift card! If you filled out a survey andstopped by the office to get your raffle ticket....youcan be a WINNER!!!
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Summertime
It’s summertime!!What a great time togo walking! Checkour monthly calendarand look for dayswhen we walk. Nopressure to race--justa nice time to take inthe fresh air,sunshine and visitwith friends. Join us!!
Freshly CutGrass
StimulatesYour Brain
The scent ofjust-cut grass is afamiliar one this timeof year. Not only is itinstantlyrecognizable, but itcan also be powerful.Neuroscientists say afreshly mowed lawnreleases chemicalsthat can affect theparts of the brain thatproduce happinessand relaxation andmay prevent celldamage that cancause age-relatedmemory loss. Theresearchers haveeven bottled thearoma into a spray sothat people can reapthe benefits anytime.
Bingo Bash!Bingo Bash for July is Mon., July 25
@ 2:30 p.m. at TROY!! Come join us forsome fun times and it only costs $1.25to play 6 games and coverall!!
Warm Welcome to Our NewLife Enrichment Director,
Jennifer RhodesPlease stop by and introduce
yourself to our new Life EnrichmentDirector, Jennifer Rhodes!
We are excited to have her join theTroy Team! Jennifer has experience insenior living and is eager to meet all ofyou and listen to any new ideas youmay have for activities or programs.
We will have a formal welcome forher on July 1st at 2:30 in the DiningRoom!
Remember the second drawing for aMeijer gift card will be done at 2:30 inthe dining room for the resident survey.Don’t forget to fill out your survey andstop by the office before you put it inthe mail, so we can give you a raffleticket! Your opinion counts and goodluck to the lucky winner!
Cocktail Hour!Our monthly cocktail hour will
be Thurs., July 21 @ 2:30 p.m.Come see what interestingsummer cocktails we can create!Of course, there arenon-alcoholic mocktails, too!!Join in on the fun!!
Downton AbbeyWe continue to view Downton
Abbey every Thurs., @ 3:00 p.m.in the TR. Please come join us forthis wonderful series and forsome tea and cookies.
Fowl Weather FriendsJuly marks the beginning of
the dog days of summer. Butlook to the birds for the forecastwith these weather sayings:
• Hawks flying high means aclear sky; when they fly low,prepare for a blow.
• A crow flying alone is a signof foul weather.
• When seagulls fly inland,expect a storm.
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Fascinating Strawberry FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, M.S., R.D.The Michigan strawberry season is here!! Did you know?--• Eight strawberries provide only 45 calories, 140 percent of the RDA for
vitamin C and three grams of fiber.• Strawberries are the only fruit with 200 seeds found on the outside instead
of the inside.• The largest strawberry ever picked was half a pound.• The average American eats 4.85 pounds of strawberries annually.• Strawberries offer the most flavor when eaten at room temperature.• Strawberries are a member of the rose family.• Birds are responsible for the spread of strawberry seeds across
the country.• Belgium offers a museum dedicated entirely to strawberries.
ICE CREAM CARTThe Ice Cream Man is
coming....well his cart will be here!With all of the old time favorite icecream treats you can get from theice cream truck. Please join us onMonday, July 11th, at 2:30, on thefront porch. We can all enjoy ourfavorite ice cream treats togetherand share memories of yearsgone by.
2:00 Dr. Quinn Series2:30 Entertainment6:00 Movie TR
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WAFFLE BARBack by
POPULAR DEMAND!The Waffle Bar will beon July 26th startingat 8:30 a.m. Freshmade waffles madeespecially for you byDebbie, Jamee andJennifer! We will havefruit topping to addto your favorite alltime topping ofmaple syrup andwhipped cream!Come hungry!
Betsy getting in on the action with Vjollca andDebbie!
Everyone listening to Jordan sing great hits!
Our residents enjoyed a beautiful sunset togetherwith Mary on her last supper club.
Mary Lee, Vjoclla and Norma W. enjoying ourPirate Party
Barbara Barrel, Bob, Debbie
CONGRATULATIONS BOB!Bob Potempski has been the Maintenance Man at
American House Troy since it opened in 2000! He hasfaithfully served American House Troy and all of ourresidents for over 16 years!
In May of this year, American House honored Bobby giving him a GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD!Congratulations to Bob for all of his hard work. It wasthe time this award was presented and Bob waschosen. It is all of the compliments from our staff andresidents that made this happen! His hard work isappreciated beyond any award can offer! Thankyou, Bob!
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Ron “Pinky” & Suzy WilsonRon was born & raised up north in
Pellston, Mich. He came from a familyof 10 siblings! His father was a logger.When Ron completed high school, hemoved to Royal Oak and workedconstruction for 46 years. Together,Ron & Suzy have 6 children, 21grandchildren & 12 greatgrandchildren! Please, welcomethem!!
Hello, Yellow!Cheerful and bright, yellow is the
color of sunshine, sunflowers andsmiley faces. It’s a hue that is oftenassociated with happiness andoptimism. Even the brain agrees: Itreleases serotonin, the so-calledfeel-good hormone, at the sight ofyellow. The color’s light waves aresaid to stimulate the brain, makingone more alert, clearheaded andupbeat when it comes to mood anddecision-making.
Favorite Frosty TreatsWith a clanging bell or a happy
tune to announce their arrival, icecream trucks have served frozennovelties for generations. Here aresome time-tested favorites:
Ice cream sandwiches. A New YorkCity pushcart peddler is credited withinventing the ice cream sandwich in1899. For a penny, the vendor placeda scoop of vanilla ice cream betweentwo graham wafers, offering a newway to enjoy the frozen treat onthe go.
Popsicles. An 11-year-old Californiaboy named Frank Eppersonaccidentally made culinary history in1905 by leaving a cup of water withpowdered soda and a stirring stickout overnight. The concoction froze,and the popsicle was born. About twodecades later, Epperson sold hispatent for the “frozen drink on astick,” and it took off acrossthe country.
Ice cream bars. In 1920, a youngboy walked into the Iowa shop ofChristian Kent Nelson and couldn’tdecide whether to spend his nickel onice cream or a chocolate bar. SoNelson began working on a way tocombine the two, and after weeks ofwork, he created the chocolate-coated ice cream bar.
