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American House Troy

September 2016

Enriching the Lives of SeniorsSince 1979

American House StaffDebbie Smith Executive DirectorJamee Smith Assistant DirectorJennifer Rhodes Life Enrichment Director

Resident Support Services/The Medical Team

Nancy Luce, LPN NurseKarla Johnson Site SupervisorMedical/Personal Care Serv. 248-307-0021

Medical/Health ServicesDr. Greg Hackel, Physician 313-972-9001(Tuesdays)Laura Wilkerson, NP 810-853-8575(Thursdays)

Theramax RehabRehab Services 248-588-9444

PodiatryDr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524

Beauty ShopDenise Vaden 248-597-4959

Patriot DaySept. 11 is Patriot Day, marking the anniversary of

Sept. 11, 2001. Americans unite to remember theheroes and victims of that day and honor theirextreme acts of bravery and patriotism.

As Americans have been saying for years, “Let UsNever Forget!”

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Outings/Events

Join us Tuesday, September13, to go have lunch at TheMasters Restaurant! Busleaves at 11:00 a.m.

Let’s get a head start on fall,and enjoy a nice ride to YatesCider Mill, and have somefresh apple cider, and donuts.

Sign Up!!Be sure to check

out the “sign-upbook” located in theTheater Room forspecialannouncements, andsign-up sheets foroutings. Seats goquickly! New sign-upsheets are usuallyplaced a week inadvance to outing.

Brain NeurobicsBrain Neurobics is

a workout for themind. We will bedoing memorygames, and doingdifferent activitiesthat stimulate thebrain. Come check itout on Friday,September 30th, @10 a.m. in the AC!!

Honoring GrandparentsWe would like to wish all the

grandparents in our community a happyGrandparents Day, which is the firstSunday after Labor Day. Grandparentsmake a real difference in the lives oftheir grandchildren. We salute yourcontributions to family and thecommunity. Have a great day!

Grandparents Day Picnic!Please join us in the dining room on

September 11th from 12:00 to 2:00 forour Grandparents Day Picnic! There willbe entertainment provided bySavannah, who will sing, and tap dance,and also a clown will be here to do facepainting, and make animals out ofballoons. Be sure to invite your family,friends, and grandchildren; we have alot of fun stuff planned for this event!!

Come TogetherSeptember is Intergeneration Month,

a time for generations to connectthrough communication, celebrationand education. Older adults can offerwisdom that only comes from lifeexperience, while younger peopleprovide new ideas and perspectives.Spend some time with each other andsee how much you learn!

Be on the lookout for “conversationstarters” on DR tables!

Welcome, Laura andDr. Mark Wilkerson!!Laura, FNP-BC, began her

career as a licensed registerednurse in 1997 working inNeuro-ICU in Saginaw, MI. Sheworked in a level 1 TraumaCenter in 1998 as an emergencyroom nurse before pursuing herdesire to further her educationand obtain her Master’s Degreein Nursing. Laura has a lot ofexperience as she worked as anurse practitioner in familypractice, and then later doinghouse calls seeing patients whowere no longer capable ofmaking it out to the doctor.Laura’s commitment to higherlevel in-home care is her drivingforce with Advanced MedicalHouse Calls, PLC. Her husband,Dr. Mark Wilkerson, is currently aClinical Instructor for theUniversity of Michigan and anAssistant Clinical Professor forMichigan State University. Hehas received many academichonors and teaching awards. Healso works as an attendingemergency department physicianfor the University of Michigan atHurley Medical Center. Inaddition, he is the MedicalDirector for STAT EMS and AMDUrgent Care in Clio. Laura andMark are both compassionate inproviding comprehensive care inyour own home. If you needmore information, and would liketo sign up with Laura, go to theTMT. Laura will be here onThursdays.

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Bingo Bash!Bingo Bash is being hosted by Hazel Park this

month on Monday, Sept. 26th, at 2:00! Be sure tosign up in the TR!! Good luck to everyone!!

Cocktail Hour!Come enjoy and relax with a cocktail on Tuesday,

Sept. 20th, at 2:30 in the DR!

Coffee & Conversation!Let’s reminisce and chat with each other while we

enjoy a nice cup of hot coffee or tea!! I look forwardto seeing you there on Friday, Sept. 23rd, at10:00 am.

September Birthdays!!Sept. 2 James Tomlinson Jr.Sept. 6 Robert JolliffeSept. 7 Linda LaneSept. 8 Marlene PoultonSept. 11 Michael LapajenkoSept. 14 Norma WestlakeSept. 18 Joyce SimmonsSept. 20 Marguerite StevensonSept. 21 Ruth HeegSept. 22 Lorraine CherrySept. 26 Linda NiemiSept. 26 Andrew DenardSept. 27 Ruby BatorySept. 27 Diane ForbesSept. 28 Martha WilsonSept. 30 Mary ClicknerSept. 30 Geraldine Breyfogle

Staff Birthdays!Sept. 21 Vjollca NdojaSept. 30 Colleen Jackson

Look Who’s Turning 100!!Come celebrate Geri Breyfogle’s

100th birthday with us on Friday,Sept. 30th, at 2:30 in the DR withentertainment!

Entertain Us!

SeptemberEntertainers!

Steve Gilbert(vocals & guitar)

Fri., Sept. 22:30 p.m.

Kathy Wieland(Church Street

Singers)Wed., Sept. 7

2:30 p.m.Bob Lowe

(western songs)Fri., Sept. 9

2:30 p.mJanice Priest(face painter)Sun., Sept. 11

1:00 p.m.SavannahDynkowski(sings/taps)

Sun., Sept. 111:00 p.m.

David Robinson(Johnny Mathis)Wed., Sept. 21

2:30 p.m.Sara Scrivano

(sing along)Fri., Sept. 30

2:30 p.m.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayLaura Wilkerson, NP Here Today 1

8:45 Chair Exercise TR9:00 1 Kroger

10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble L3:00 Pinochle L3:00 Downton Abbey TR6:00 Card Game 31 AR2

28:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:30 Words in a Word LR2:30 2 Entertainment! DR (Steve

Gilbert)3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

310:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR12:30 - 2:00 Snack Cart TR

2:00 Dr. Quinn Series3:00 LRC Game AR26:00 Movie TR

49:00 Sing Along w/Brian LR

12:30 - 2:00 Snack Cart TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Movie TR

Labor Day 58:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:30 Beanbag Throw LR7:00 Bingo DR

Dr. Hackel Here Today! 68:45 Exercise! DR

10:00 Crafts AR22:30 Oral Health Presentation! TR3:00 Chair Exercise TR6:00 Cards AR2


10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 2 Entertainment! DR

(Church Street Singers)7:00 Bingo DR

Laura Wilkerson, NP Here Today 88:45 Chair Exercise TR9:00 1 Meijer

10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble L3:00 Downton Abbey TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Game 31 AR2


10:30 Hangman LR2:30 2 Entertainment! DR (Bob

Lowe, Western Songs)3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR




12:00 Grandparents Day Picnic DR1:00 Face Painting/Balloons DR1:00 2 Entertainment! DR

(Savannah, sing/tap)3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Movie TR

128:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:30 Popsicles on the Porch!7:00 Bingo DR


10:00 Crafts AR211:00 1 Lunch at Masters

Restaurant2:30 Resident Meeting DR3:30 Weight Lifting TR6:00 Cards AR2


10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 Workout Video TR7:00 Bingo DR




10:00 Comedian Video TR2:30 Balloon Volleyball LR3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR





198:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:00 1 Yates Cider Mill7:00 Bingo DR


10:00 Crafts AR22:30 Cocktail Hour! DR6:00 Cards AR2


10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 2 Birthday

Party/Entertainment! DR(David Robinson)

7:00 Bingo DR


10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble L3:00 Pinochle L3:00 Downton Abbey TR6:00 Card Game 31 AR2


10:00 Coffee & Conversation AC2:30 Bowling AC3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR





268:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:00 1 Bingo Bash H.P.7:00 Bingo DR


10:00 Crafts AR22:30 Chair Exercise TR6:00 Cards AR2


10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 Hard Lemonade Stand

on Porch7:00 Bingo DR




10:00 Brain Neurobics AC2:30 2 Geri Breyfogle’s 100th Birthday

Party, with Entertainment! DR(Sing Along with Sara Scrivano)

3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

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Fun Times Had!!

Showing off their visors thatthey made in crafts!!

Come join us for a fun time at“Beanbag Toss” on Monday,Sept. 5th, @ 2:30 in the LR!

Residents having a blast atballoon volleyball!

Therapy in color ... veryrelaxing!

Welcome, Pat VignaPat was born in West Virginia. He

moved to Detroit when he was 17.Pat served in the U.S. Navy for 4years and then became a draftsman.He owned a business with his brotherBob. Pat and his wife LOVED totravel; they traveled to every state inthe U.S., except for Hawaii. He lovesto play pinochle and bowl. He has 4children, 7 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren! Please welcome Pat.

A Warm Welcome toDelores Decker

Delores was born on August 8 inHighland Park, Michigan. Sheworked for Uniroyal Tire Company.Delores really enjoys reading; shebelongs to a book club at herchurch. Delores likes to spend timewith her friends, and go out todinner. Her dog is named “Beau,”and you might have seen her takinghim for walks. He is a cock-a-poo!Welcome home, Delores!

Meet James & Shirley LindeenJames and Shirley, who met in Nebraska, just

celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. They have2 children and 1 granddaughter. Shirley taught atmany public schools and at the University of Toledo.Walter was a college professor, and is currentlywriting a book called “18 Recessions.” They have acat named Merlin. When you see them walking by, besure to say “hi” and welcome them.

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James “Jim” HallJim was born in Finley, Ohio. He

moved to Detroit, MI, when he was inthe first grade. Jim served in the U.S.Navy as an Air Craft Mechanic. Hewas a member of the News & Freepress Hikers Club, a club where themembers would meet up from all overthe United States, and go hiking, andhang out together. He had met a lot ofdifferent people during that time. Jimlikes to tell the story of when he andhis friends built a piper cub coupeairplane all by themselves. Jimenjoyed snow skiing in the ’40s and’50s. Today he enjoys reading, visitingwith others, watching TV, andexercising. Welcome Home, James!!

James “Jim” ConstandJim was born and raised in Detroit,

MI. He served in the U.S. Navy duringWorld War II. While he was still activein the Navy, he sang in the WelshChoir in Wales. Jim has been all overthe world and has seen so much whilehe served in the Navy, and he statesthat he had sang a lot of songs duringthat time. James enjoys talking aboutthe two restaurants that he ownedand operated in downtown Detroitnear the river. You may have eaten atone of them ... Grecian Gardens,and/or Jim’s Garage. Today Jimenjoys watching movies and meetingnew people. Words from James, “Ienjoy life, I’m a happy person, and Ilike to make people happy.” Be sureto stop and say “hi” to Jim!

What’s New!

CouponBasket!

If you have anyunwantedcoupons, you cannow put them inthe “couponbasket” located inthe theater roomnext to the sign-upbook. We haveseveral residentsthat use couponswhen shoppingthat will appreciateit!!

SalvationArmy Day!

This is youropportunity to get ridof the things youdon’t want, or needanymore that youdon’t know what todo with! The lastFriday of the month(September 30), I willbe collecting items totake directly to theSalvation Army store.Please bring youritems to AR2 roombefore the 30th!!

September 2016

Happy Labor Day!Kick back and relax.

Happy Labor Day!

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