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American House Petoskey

April 2016Office Hours: Monday–Friday8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Important Phone NumbersOffice (231) 348-2600AH Fax (231) 348-5910Comfort Keepers (231) 330-6580CK Fax (231) 947-9477Becky Martz/Hair Stylist (231) 633-2266

Your Friendly AmericanHouse Staff

Executive Director Dee KeilAssistant Director/Life Enrichment Director Monica KellyCulinary Director Stacy LubbersHead Housekeeper Gina LewisMaintenance Supervisor Justin Bluer

Detroit TigersFriday, April 8th, is opening day for Tigers

baseball. We will be having a celebration @1:00; come down and enjoy a hot dog,peanuts, soda, and a hot pretzel. Oh yes, andlet’s root on the Tigers.

Happy Spring

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Please DO NOTpark in the circledrive. That is forpickup and drop-offonly. We must keepthat clear foremergency vehicles.

Housekeeping:Make sure that

ALL your personalwashable items areclearly marked withyour name or roomnumber. This is theonly way to ensurethat you get yourbelongings back!

Dietary:If you would like to

enjoy a meal withyour family member,please give twohours’ notice. Mealsmust be paid forwhen you eat.

Costs are:Breakfast - $5Dinner - $7Supper - $6Keep in mind that

the library is availablefor your use as well.You could enjoy aprivate meal or havea birthdaycelebration.

Beautiful Spring BlossomsFreshly blooming flowers are one of

the sure signs of spring. Breathe in thebeauty of these seasonal favorites:

Tulip. A classic symbol of spring,tulips are native to Central Asia but arenow commonly associated with theNetherlands. Tulips are available innearly every color of the rainbow.

Daffodil. Commonly called narcissus,which is the botanical genus that alsoincludes jonquils and paperwhites, thetrumpet-shaped daffodil is mostpopularly available in yellow shades, butthey can also be white, orange, pinkor two-toned.

Crocus. In some parts of the country,certain varieties of crocus peek up outof the snow to signal the arrival ofspring. Their cup-shaped blossoms aretypically yellow, white or purple.

Pansy. This annual is one of thebest flowers to plant in early springcontainers, since they bloom best incooler weather. Common colorsinclude yellow, purple and blue,and the “smiling” centers of two-tonedvarieties are cheerful choices for thechanging seasons.

Hyacinth. There’s no mistaking theintense, sweet fragrance of this flower,which has tiny star-shaped blooms thatgrow in a bell-shaped cluster along asingle stem. Colors range from whiteand pale pink to deep indigo.

Asparagus FactsBy Brian Rosso, R.D.Asparagus is a popular menu

item at American House. I hopeyou enjoy the following factsabout this nutritious vegetable!

• Asparagus was believed tohave originated in Greece2,500 years ago.

• Asparagus comes in threecolors: white (grownunderground to avoidsunlight, and very popular inNorthwest Europe), greenand purple.

• Asparagus is part of thelily family.

• After planting, it takes threeyears to harvest asparagusfor the first time.

• From a health aspect,asparagus acts as a diureticand a laxative.

• Michigan is ranked third inproducing asparagusnationally. Our stateproduces 25 million poundsof asparagus annually (amarket value of $15 million)on 11,000 acres.

• Prime growing season isearly May to late June.

• Asparagus is 93 percentwater.

• Five ounces of asparagusprovide three grams of fiberand only 20 calories, and itis fat-free. Asparagus is agreat source of folic acid,potassium, protein, andvitamins A and C.

Visit an American House todayand enjoy some asparagus.

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Save the Date4/4- Resident Meeting @ 34/7- Shopping Trip @1:304/8- Music by James Greenway @ 3:004/11- Nazarene Worship Choir @ 5:004/12-Music by Del @ 5:004/14-Casino Trip @ 1:004/15- Income tax deadline & music by Steele & Wood4/20- Out to Dinner @ 4:304/25- Foot Care Clinic, Music by Young @ Heart @ 2:304/27- Breakfast Buffet & Birthday Party4/29- Luau Party @ 3:00

Local EventsApril 1st Mackinaw Raptor Fest,

up close and personal experiencewith hawks and owls.

April 8th Canvas D’Vine, winetasting and art exhibit.

April 1st–May 16th free entry toRaven Hill Discovery center.

April 16th Titanic Dinner: relivethe mystery of the ship, with dinnerand a presentation.

April 21st–24th “The SleeperPlay” performed at the CrookedTree Arts Center.

Ho’olu Komo La Kaua(Please Join Us)

April 29th @ 3:00 we will be visitinga tropical island; be sure to put onyour best Hawaiian shirt, slip on a lei,and sip on a Piña Colada, all whiledreaming of a warm tropical beach.Friends and family are welcometo attend.

InformationPrior to the Luau party Comfort

Keepers and Intelicare will be doingan informational presentation, aboutservices they can provide.

Fun Stuff

Harbor SpringsPool has Senior dayson Mondays,Wednesdays &Fridays, from10:00am until11:30am. The cost is$4.00 per person.They also offer awater aerobics forseniors on Mondaysfrom 10:00 until11:00, they have acertified lifeguard onduty at all times. Iwould love to take agroup over weekly toswim; if you’reinterested please seeMonica.

Bible Studyhas been changed

from Mondays at11:00am toThursdays at 1:45.

Crooked TreeArts Center

A play called “TheSleeper” will be heldat CTAC on Sunday,the 24th, @ 2:00,tickets are $12.00;please sign up withMonica ASAP, so wecan purchase tickets.

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April 2016Petoskey

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools’ Day 1

8:30 Morning Coffee10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art

1:45 Blackjack3:00 Happy Hour Music by

Steele & Wood

Happy Birthday John & Justin 210:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling

2:30 Movie & Popcorn

310:00 Presbyterian Church Service

(Remotely)3:00 Church Service

Happy Birthday Monica 48:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics3:00 Resident Meeting

58:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Trivia2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit

68:30 Morning Coffee

10:00 Communion10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Short Stories3:00 Bingo5:30 Men’s Club


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Left, Right, Center

1:30 Walmart Shopping1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Spring Door Decorations

1:00 Detroit Tiger Opening Game3:00 Happy Hour Music by

James Greenway

Happy Birthday Peggy 910:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling




118:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics3:00 Bingo5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir


10:15 Wellness Clinic & Blood PressureChecks

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Trivia2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit5:00 Music by Del




10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Scrabble

1:00 Casino1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Euchre

Income Tax Deadline 158:30 Morning Coffee

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art


Steele & Wood

1610:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling




Happy Birthday Gina 188:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics12:00 Friendship Choir

3:00 Bingo


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Wii Bowling3:00 Where in the World ( Belgium)4:00 One-on-One Visit

Happy Birthday Rick & Lesley 208:30 Morning Coffee

10:00 Communion10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Short Stories3:00 Bingo Bash4:30 Out to Dinner5:30 Men’s Club


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:30 Skip-Bo

1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social

Earth Day 228:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Kate Nurse Practitioner visits


1:45 Blackjack3:00 Happy Hour





258:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation9:00 Foot Care Clinic

10:00 Water Aerobics2:30 Music by Young @ Heart

Happy Birthday Marge 268:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open


278:30 Morning Coffee9:30 Breakfast Buffet

10:00 Communion11:15 Short Stories

1:00 Birthday Party with Pizza, Cake& Ice Cream

3:00 Bingo5:30 Men’s Club

Happy Birthday Otto 288:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Euchre



1:45 Blackjack1:45 Manicures2:30 Comfort Keeper & Intelicare

Presentation3:00 Luau Happy Hour with Mike Ridley



Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Petoskey

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools’ Day 1

8:30 Morning Coffee10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Kaleidoscope Art


Steele & Wood

Happy Birthday John & Justin 210:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling




Happy Birthday Monica 48:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics3:00 Resident Meeting






10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Left, Right, Center

1:30 Walmart Shopping1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Spring Door Decorations

1:00 Detroit Tiger Opening Game3:00 Happy Hour Music by

James Greenway

Happy Birthday Peggy 910:30 Beach Ball Exercise11:15 Wii Bowling




118:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics3:00 Bingo5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir


10:15 Wellness Clinic & Blood PressureChecks

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Trivia2:30 Wii Bowling4:00 One-on-One Visit5:00 Music by Del




10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Scrabble

1:00 Casino1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Euchre

Income Tax Deadline 158:30 Morning Coffee



Steele & Wood





Happy Birthday Gina 188:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation

10:00 Water Aerobics12:00 Friendship Choir

3:00 Bingo


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Wii Bowling3:00 Where in the World ( Belgium)4:00 One-on-One Visit

Happy Birthday Rick & Lesley 208:30 Morning Coffee

10:00 Communion10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:15 Short Stories3:00 Bingo Bash4:30 Out to Dinner5:30 Men’s Club


10:30 Exercise / Strength Training11:30 Skip-Bo

1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social

Earth Day 228:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Kate Nurse Practitioner visits


1:45 Blackjack3:00 Happy Hour





258:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Open Transportation9:00 Foot Care Clinic

10:00 Water Aerobics2:30 Music by Young @ Heart

Happy Birthday Marge 268:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open


278:30 Morning Coffee9:30 Breakfast Buffet

10:00 Communion11:15 Short Stories

1:00 Birthday Party with Pizza, Cake& Ice Cream

3:00 Bingo5:30 Men’s Club

Happy Birthday Otto 288:30 Morning Coffee9:00 Beauty Shop Open

10:30 Exercise / Strength Training1:45 Bible Study3:00 Ice Cream Social6:00 Euchre



1:45 Blackjack1:45 Manicures2:30 Comfort Keeper & Intelicare

Presentation3:00 Luau Happy Hour with Mike Ridley



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Talk About It

Comedic Q&AAmerican journalist

Mignon McLaughlinwrote, “A sense ofhumor is a majordefense againstminor troubles.”Use the followingquestions to talkwith your friendsand neighbors aboutwhat tickles yourfunny bone.

Who is the funniestperson you know?What is their sense ofhumor like?

Do you consideryourself a funnyperson?

Were your parentsor other familymembers funny?

What kind ofhumor makes youlaugh? Are you a fanof puns, riddles,tongue twisters,limericks, slapstick,or another form ofcomedy? Which isyour favorite type?

Are there anystyles of comedyyou don’t like?

Describe a timewhen you laugheduntil you cried.

What is thebest joke you’veever heard?

Titanic Trivia TributeFor more than a century, people

have been fascinated by the story ofthe Titanic, the “unsinkable” ship thatmet its demise on April 15, 1912. Inhonor of the anniversary of its firstand only voyage, here are a few factsyou may not have known:

• The Royal Mail Steamer Titanicwas the largest passengersteamship ever built at the time,with a total length of 882 feetand weight of 46,328 tons.

• At capacity, the ship could holdmore than 3,300 people. It had2,240 passengers and crewmembers on board for itsmaiden voyage.

• The average cost of afirst-class ticket was $2,500,or about $57,200 today.

• The ship’s nicknamesincluded “Ship of Dreams,”“Wonder Ship” and“Millionaire’s Special.”

• Titanic cost $7.5 million tobuild ($400 million today).

• The luxury liner contained fivekitchens, staffed by 60 chefsand assistants.

• The ship printed its own dailynewspaper, the Atlantic DailyBulletin. It included the day’smenu, sports results andstock prices.

• Titanic departed England, onApril 10, 1912. It stopped atports in France and Irelandbefore sailing for NewYork City.

• At about 11:30 p.m. onApril 14, the ship struck aniceberg in the North AtlanticOcean and sank about threehours later.

EuchreMost evenings after supper you will find a group of ladies and gentlemen in

the library playing Euchre. They are always looking for new players, and they arewilling to teach anyone who doesn’t know how to play. Stop by and check it out.You never know; it could become your favorite game.

Men’s ClubEvery Wednesday, 5:30-7:00PM, a group of fellas meets in the library. Jim &

Jeff, longterm volunteers of American House, lead this group. It’s just a time tosit down, relax, and spend some time with the fellas.

BelgiumWill be the country we visit this month. We will taste some cuisine, and learn

some interesting facts from one of our own.

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Parkinson’s DiseaseAwareness

Approximately 7 to 10 millionpeople worldwide have Parkinson’sdisease, a progressive nervoussystem disorder that affectsmovement. During Parkinson’sDisease Awareness Month in April,show your support with these ideas:

Seasonal symbol. In 1980, ahorticulturist with Parkinson’sdeveloped a red and white tulip andnamed it after Dr. James Parkinson,who first recognized the disease.Since then, the tulip has become asymbol of support and research.During the month, use this motif in anyway you can—make a pin to wear,hang a wreath or banner, or send abouquet to someone you knowwith Parkinson’s.

Creative cause. Several years ago,hundreds of people created panelsfor the Parkinson’s Quilt Project,organized by the Parkinson’s DiseaseFoundation. Sections of it can berented to display at an event, but youcan also gather to make your owncommunity quilt.

Meaningful meal. The University ofVirginia hosted the first Pancakes forParkinson’s event in 2004. Join forcesto host your own pancake breakfastand donate the proceeds to aParkinson’s foundation.

Ballpark HighlightsThey have been called shrines,

cathedrals, temples and monuments.Some Major League Baseballstadiums are as iconic as the sportitself, and each one has its uniquefeatures. Here are some that makegame days even more memorable.

Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs’century-old home is full of nostalgicfeatures, and one of the most famousis the ivy that covers the brick walls ofthe outfield. It was planted in 1937and grows so thick, baseballs getlost in it.

Fenway Park. Standing 37 feet highand stretching across the left field ofthe nation’s oldest MLB stadium is thefabled Green Monster, a fence thatgot its name when it was painted in1947. Boston Red Sox fans can nowwatch the game from seats atop it.

AT&T Park. The Giants’ ballparksports views of the San FranciscoBay. The water is so close that fanscan boat and kayak in a cove just offright field in hopes of catching homeruns, or “splash hits.”

Chase Field. The ArizonaDiamondbacks make their home in thedesert city of Phoenix, so it’s fittingtheir stadium has a seating sectionwith a swimming pool and a lifeguard.

Tropicana Field. A first for a sportsvenue, the Tampa Bay Rays havetheir namesake mascot swimmingalongside them in a 10,000-gallontank in right field. Fans can eventouch and feed the 30 cownose rays.

Safeco Field. Because of the city’srainy weather, Seattle Mariners fansare used to umbrellas, and its ballfieldis outfitted with one, too—aretractable roof.

Laugh Lines

Q: What is aqueen’s favorite kindof precipitation?

A: Reign.Q: What is a king’s

favorite kind ofprecipitation?

A: Hail!Q: What do you

call it when it rainschickens and ducks?

A: Fowl weather.Q: Can bees fly in

the rain?A: Not without

their yellow jackets.

A store manageroverheard a cashiertell a customer, “Wehaven’t had it for awhile, and I doubtwe’ll be getting itsoon.” The managerquickly intervenedand assured thecustomer the storewould have the itemshe wanted by nextweek and usheredher out of the store.He then turnedand scolded theemployee, “Never tellcustomers that we’reout of anything; tellthem we’ll have itnext week. Now,what did she want?”Bemused, the clerkreplied, “Rain.”

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