5859 West Maple Road | West Bloomfield | Michigan | 48322 | (248) 538-5283 Fax: (248) 538-5290 | [email protected]| americanhouse.com American House West Bloomfield August 2017 The Friendly Staff at American House West Bloomfield Megan Mirza Executive Director Jory Brown Assistant Executive Director Sara Moore Life Enrichment Director Jim Maedel Maintenance Director Ron Czajkowski Culinary Director Carrie Hawes Housekeeping Supervisor Bill Bower Transportation Sandra Jolagh Concierge Hannah Godfrey Concierge The Medical Team Site Supervisor Tia Willis Social Worker Melissa Faxon Kutinsky Important Phone Numbers Front Office (248) 538-5283 Bill Bower (248) 318-2699 Medical Team (248) 737-8209 Med Team Rehab (248) 862-2605 Char Case, Beautician (248) 515-9361 Comcast Cable (800) 266-2278 AT&T (800) 244-4444 Oakland Press (248) 332-8181 Det. Free Press/News (313) 222-6400 Jewish News (248) 354-6060 W.B. Parks & Rec. Bus (248) 706-2411 Dr. Howell (Podiatrist) (734) 728-4300 Barbara with Lois Gross Cleaners (248) 210-5907 Popular Pages: ‘The Maltese Falcon’ Before Humphrey Bogart played him on the big screen, private eye Sam Spade came to life in the pages of Dashiell Hammett’s 1929 novel “The Maltese Falcon.” Largely influenced by Hammett’s work as an investigator for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, the mystery captivated readers with its authentic, straightforward storytelling; compelling, flawed characters; and exciting plot full of twists and turns. Many modern-day depictions of a tough detective and a mysterious femme fatale, whether in film, TV or literature, are inspired by Hammett’s work. ‘Grin’ Is One How many words can you come up with using the letters in “air conditioning”?
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American House West Bloomfield
August 2017The Friendly Staff atAmerican House West Bloomfield
Megan Mirza Executive DirectorJory Brown Assistant Executive DirectorSara Moore Life Enrichment DirectorJim Maedel Maintenance DirectorRon Czajkowski Culinary DirectorCarrie Hawes Housekeeping SupervisorBill Bower TransportationSandra Jolagh ConciergeHannah Godfrey Concierge
The Medical TeamSite Supervisor Tia WillisSocial Worker Melissa Faxon Kutinsky
Important Phone NumbersFront Office (248) 538-5283Bill Bower (248) 318-2699Medical Team (248) 737-8209Med Team Rehab (248) 862-2605Char Case, Beautician (248) 515-9361Comcast Cable (800) 266-2278AT&T (800) 244-4444Oakland Press (248) 332-8181Det. Free Press/News (313) 222-6400Jewish News (248) 354-6060W.B. Parks & Rec. Bus (248) 706-2411Dr. Howell (Podiatrist) (734) 728-4300Barbara with Lois Gross Cleaners (248) 210-5907
Popular Pages: ‘The Maltese Falcon’Before Humphrey Bogart played him on the big
screen, private eye Sam Spade came to life in thepages of Dashiell Hammett’s 1929 novel “TheMaltese Falcon.” Largely influenced by Hammett’swork as an investigator for the Pinkerton NationalDetective Agency, the mystery captivated readerswith its authentic, straightforward storytelling;compelling, flawed characters; and exciting plot full oftwists and turns. Many modern-day depictions of atough detective and a mysterious femme fatale,whether in film, TV or literature, are inspired byHammett’s work.
‘Grin’ Is OneHow many words can you come up with using the
letters in “air conditioning”?
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Trivia Whiz
MonthlyResidentMeeting
Meetings are alwaysheld every secondMonday of every
month in the DiningRoom. The head of
each department willbe in attendance. We
look forward toseeing you on May
8th at 2:15 p.m.Come and share any
comments orconcerns. We did araffle last meeting!
A Popular‘Game’
“A Game ofThrones,” an epicfantasy novel byGeorge R.R. Martin,was released inAugust 1996. Thebook chronicles thelives of feudingfamilies on acontinent calledWesteros. Laterbooks continued the“A Song of Ice andFire” series, whicheventually becameimmensely popularand led to the hittelevision series“Game of Thrones,”which premiered in2011.
Tomato TalkNothing says summer quite like the
taste of a fresh tomato. Easy to growand full of vitamins and other nutrients,tomatoes are popular picks at farmers’markets, in home gardens, and as aningredient in a variety of dishes.
The hundreds of tomato varieties arecategorized according to their use:
Globe tomatoes. These are typicallywhat people picture when they hearthe word “tomato.” Large, round andred, globe tomatoes are ideal forsandwiches, which is why they’re oftencalled slicing tomatoes. They’re alsoknown as beefsteak tomatoes becauseof their meaty texture.
Salad tomatoes. This is the name forany medium-sized tomato, about 2 to3 inches in diameter, with a juicy,intense flavor. There are more cultivatedvarieties of salad tomatoes than anyother type of tomato.
Cherry and grape tomatoes. Thesetiny tomatoes are shaped like the fruitsthey’re named after. They’re very sweetand juicy, so they make a perfect snackor salad topping.
Roma tomatoes. These are thetomatoes you want if you’re making asauce or stew. Also called plum, pasteor Italian tomatoes, Romas feature athick skin and less moisture, so theyhave a long shelf life. Sweet and firm,they’re easily recognized by theiregg shape.
A Celestial SpectacleMillions across the U.S. will
have their eyes on the sky thismonth: The first coast-to-coastsolar eclipse in nearly a centurywill take place on Aug. 21.
A total solar eclipse occurswhen the moon moves betweenthe sun and the Earth, coveringthe sun and casting a shadowon Earth.
This month’s eclipse is uniquebecause its path will cross theU.S. diagonally from Oregon toSouth Carolina, passing throughparts of 14 states.
All areas of the continentalU.S. will experience at least apartial eclipse, but people in the70-mile-wide “path of totality”will see a total eclipse, when onlythe sun’s outer atmosphere, thecorona, will be visible. In themiddle of the day, twilight will fallfor up to 2 minutes, 40 seconds;stars and planets will be visible;and the temperature will drop,just like at nighttime.
The view is sure to bebreathtaking, but experts cautionthat looking directly at the suncan cause permanent eyedamage. Special eclipse glassesor solar viewers are essential.
The next total solar eclipse inthe U.S. will occur in 2024.
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GladiolusStrength and beauty
F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | AUGUST
Diamond DreamsEach summer, youngsters across
the U.S. and the world take the fieldas Little League ballplayers.
Variations of baseball have beenaround since the 18th century.When the game grew to be thenational pastime, children playedpickup games in streets andsandlots, often using castoffequipment that was madefor adults.
In 1938, Carl Stotz ofWilliamsport, Pa., wanted to givehis young nephews and otherneighborhood boys the opportunityto play on a field and wear uniformsin an organized league. He spentmonths testing gear and fielddimensions and recruiting playersfor three teams. Stotz also askedsponsors to help pay for theuniforms and equipment to keepcosts low for families.
The first Little League gameswung into action in Williamsport in1939. The program was a hit, and
leagues popped up across thecountry, then around the globe.The first National Little LeagueTournament—now known as theannual Little League Baseball WorldSeries—was played in 1947.
From the beginning, Stotz wantedLittle League to be a place forchildren to learn the game in a funenvironment, with an emphasis onsportsmanship and teamwork.Parents have always beenencouraged to step up to the plateas volunteer coaches, managers,umpires and more.
Today, more than 200,000 teamsin 80 countries participate inLittle League.
Wit & Wisdom
Medical TeamInformation
The medical team ishere for you 24/7; It
is a full-service homehealth, personal care
and private dutyagency. We offer a
full range of servicesthat are responsive to
our clients’ needs.*Medicare-certified
home health*Diabetes
management*Wound and ostomy
careEvery Wednesday
from 3:00-4:00 p.m.Med team willcheck blood
pressure.Call our office in your
American House,(248) 737-8209, orour central number,
(734) 779-9700.
Need a Doctor?*Legacy Medical
Group is here Fridayswith Dr. Gietzen.
*Advance MedicalHouse Call is here
Tuesdays with NursePractitioner Laura
Wilkerson.*Dr. Howell, a
podiatrist, also visitsevery 2 months. Thepodiatrist will be here
2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)
61:00 Shabbat Service with
Rabbi Polter (MR)2:30 Kings in the Corner with
Mildred (B)6:00 Table Games (B)
72:15 Walgreens Health
Presentation (MR)3:30 Happy Hour (L)
8 91:30 Chair Exercise with Med
Team Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with
Pastor Schroeder
10 113:30 Happy Hour (L)
1210:45 Pet-a-Pet (L)11:00 Wii Bowling
2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)
132:30 Kings in the Corner with
Mildred (B)3:45 Prayer & Song Group
with Anita (LB)6:00 Table Games (B)
142:15 Resident Meeting (DR)3:30 Happy Hour (L)
153:30 Chair Massage with Gayle
(DR)
161:30 Chair Exercise with Med
Team Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with
Pastor Schroeder
171:15 Bible Study (MR)
181:00 Shabbat Service with
Rabbi Polter (MR)1:30 Rosary Service (SL)3:30 Happy Hour (L)
1911:00 Wii Bowling1:00 Baptist Singers2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)
202:30 Kings in the Corner with
Mildred (B)6:00 Table Games (B)
213:30 Happy Hour (L)
22 231:30 Chair Exercise with Med
Team Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with
Pastor Schroeder
24 253:00 Shabbat Service3:30 Happy Hour (L)
2611:00 Wii Bowling
2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)
272:30 Kings in the Corner with
Mildred (B)3:45 Prayer & Song Group
with Anita (LB)6:00 Table Games (B)
283:30 Happy Hour (L)
29 301:30 Chair Exercise with Med
Team Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with
Pastor Schroeder
311:15 Bible Study (MR)
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Talk About It
MaintenanceRequests
For problems withelectrical, plumbing,
windows, etc.,contact the front
office to file amaintenance request
for Jim Maedel.
Front EntranceCircle Drive
This is for pickupsand drop-offs only.Emergency medicalvehicles must have
access to ourbuilding in the event
of an emergency.
Dry CleaningService
To use the drycleaning service,contact Barb at
(248) 210-5907. Barbvisits on Wednesdays
for pickup anddrop-off and will
come directly to yourapartment.
Spray AwaySummer HeatBeat the summer
heat by keeping aspray bottle filledwith cold waterhandy. Spritz yourface, neck and armswhen you need tocool down.
Stories Behindthe Buzzwords
Bees have fascinated humans forcenturies, contributing not only to ourenvironment, but our language, too.Comb through these familiarbee phrases:
Busy as a bee. Worker bees laborconstantly, so industrious people areoften compared to them. The similemay have originated in a story fromGeoffrey Chaucer’s “The CanterburyTales,” written in the late 1300s. Acharacter says women are “busyas bees”—a fitting comparison,considering worker bees are female.
A bee in one’s bonnet. Someone
who is troubled or preoccupied bya problem is said to have a bee inhis or her bonnet. The idiom datesback to a 16th-century translationof Virgil’s ancient poem the“Aeneid,” which described a personwith a “head full of bees.”
The bee’s knees. An example ofRoaring ’20s slang, this phrasemeaning something stylish orexcellent has nothing to do withbees or knees. However, there arebee species that carry pollen backto their hives using pollen basketson their legs where their kneeswould be—if they had them.
Put the bee on someone.Whether focusing on quilting orspelling, certain social gatheringshave been called bees sinceColonial days, possibly due to thesocial nature of a beehive. Frontierfolk would hold fundraising bees tocollect money to pay their churchleaders, leading to the modern-daydefinition of “put the bee on,” whichis to ask for money or donations.
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The Lure of FishingFrom casting a line to reeling in
“the big one,” fishing can be arelaxing and rewarding form ofrecreation. Fish through these populartypes of the sport:
Freshwater. Whether fishing fromthe banks, a bridge or in a boat, manylike the easy access of freshwaterlakes, ponds and rivers. The gear andbait used depends on the type of fishyou’re trying to hook. Bass, bluegill,catfish, crappie and walleye areabundant species.
Saltwater. Oceans and seas aremade of salt water, and fishing canbe enjoyed from a beach or from aboat in deep waters. Bluefish, cod,flounder, grouper, marlin, tarponand tuna are some of the prizedsaltwater game fish. Many touristspots offer chartered fishing trips foradventurous anglers.
Fly. Fly-fishers cast artificial “flies”onto the surface of the water in arhythmic motion to imitate insectsand other bait in order to attract fish.Fly-fishing is often associated withmountain streams, but it can alsobe done in ponds, lakes and saltwater. Trout and salmon arecommon catches.
Ice. Winter’s cold doesn’t stop icefishermen, who cut a hole in a frozenlake or pond, then drop a line.Shelters such as ice shanties providerelief from the elements.
Spectacular SucculentsTall and spiky, plump and fuzzy,
tiny and delicate—with something foreveryone and easy to tend, succulentsmay be the perfect houseplants.
From the Latin word sucus,meaning “juice” or “sap,” asucculent is loosely defined as anyplant that stores water in its leavesor stems. Cactuses likely come tomind, but they are just one type ofsucculent; not all succulents areconsidered cactuses.
Succulents are popular choicesfor gardeners of all types. They’reextremely low maintenance, and someexperts say they “thrive on neglect.”The plants require very little water andare generally pest-resistant. Theycome in a wide variety of interestingshapes, sizes and textures, and inpractically every color of the rainbow.Some succulents will bloom under theproper conditions.
Growing succulents can quicklybecome a fun and addictive-yet-harmless hobby. It’s easy topropagate new succulents by takinga leaf from a bigger plant, letting itdry in the sun, then repotting it.
Many succulents can be grownindoors or outdoors and typicallyrequire at least six hours of full sundaily. Popular varieties includehen-and-chicks, aloe vera, jadeplants, snake plants and sedum, alsoknown as stonecrop.
This & That
Beauty SalonOpen everyTuesday.
Contact Char Caseat (248) 515-9361$5-Hair Removal
$8 Nail Clean/Trim$10 Wax Sheets
$12 Shave$15 Manicure,Shampoo Set,
Haircut$16 Blow Dry and
Style$24 Haircut with
Blow Dry$30 Haircut with Curl
& Style$38-$43 Tint
$50 Highlights$58 & up Perm
CelebratingSeniors
There are46 million people inthe U.S. who are age65 and older, andthat number isexpected to morethan double to98 million by 2060.National SeniorCitizens Day onAug. 21 celebratesthe older generationand theircontributions to theirfamilies, communitiesand country.
August 2017
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Many people beat the summer heat by dipping into their favorite ice cream.
Take a “lick” at these popular parlors and see when and where they began serving up
