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American House Westland Hunter
October 2016American House StaffRenee Hamblin Executive DirectorJill Klein Assistant DirectorShelby Bray Life Enrichment DirectorNicholas Batey Culinary SupervisorBill Abraham Maintenance DirectorDamin Harris Assistant Culinary CookLaTaginee Jackson Night & Weekend Mgr.Torri Johnson Night & Weekend ManagerJohn Ingison Transportation Driver
Important Phone NumbersMain Office (734) 728-8670Medical Team Office (734) 721-9188Medical Team (Cell Phone) (313) 204-1769Transportation Driver (734) 558-0493Beauty Salon Amelia (734) 728-8864
Community StoreOpen Mondays & Thursdays 2:00/4:00
From toiletries to birthday cards, everythingis available to you just downstairs in ourcommunity cafe! And we are always takingstock suggestions. Come satisfy your sweettooth and let us know what you need!
Community NewsIt’s that time of the year again, flu shots and
tuberculosis tests! American House is offering inhouse options for prevention. On October 20th, we’llbe offering flu shots and on November 8th we’ll beoffering the TB shots. In order for you to be eligiblefor either, we’ll need a few things from you: a copy ofyour insurance card, a copy of your identificationcard, a copy of your Medicare card, & your signatureon our consent form. If your insurance does not coverthe cost, it will be a $30 charge. You may see theMedical Team office in room 309 or the AmericanHouse office for questions.
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October
In-HouseRehabilitation
The MedicalTeam offersin-houserehabilitation tocater to yourrecovery needs.Our physicaltherapist, Alex,works with ourresidents to ensureall ailments aretaken care ofaccordingly. Signup today at (734)779-9700.
PrescriptionSafety
Octoberobservances includePrescription ErrorsEducation andAwareness Week. Ifyou haven’t already,make a list of themedications youtake, including thedosage, reason fortaking, and any sideeffects you haveexperienced. Bringthis list with you toevery doctor visit andgive a copy to atrusted relative orfriend. It’s always agood idea to havejust in any casesomething happens.
Senior OlympicsThis year was the first annual
American House Senior Olympics. Theevents of the year included bean bagtoss, crafts, creative writing, frisbeetoss, photography, softball throw, andtrivia! We even got Mayor Wild to comeout and judge some of our work for us,how cool is that? We’re hoping toexpand next year, if you’re interested,do be on the lookout for moreinformation come 2017!
Getting ready for the opening ceremony!
Roger and Shelby doing the frisbee toss!
Looking good, Jim!
Barb, our second place Creative Writingwinner, doing her thing! Great job!
The best part about the Olympics is the icecream social that follows!
Congrats Lee Anne for getting a specialrecognition award! You deserve it!
The whole crew!
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Meaning |Winning grace
gggggggg ggggggBotanical name | Calendula O!cinalis
Other names | Pot marigold
Description | 2-inch-wide straw"ower-likeblossoms on long stems
Colors | Orange, yellow, cream and apricot
Facts | Calendula petals are used in soups, stews and salads. #e blossoms were usedin ancient beverages as a cure for indigestionand in ointments for skin irritations, sore eyesand toothaches.
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Flower of [October] [Marigold]
Birthday CelebrationOn Wednesday, October 19th,
at 2:15 pm we’ll be having ourOctober Birthday Celebration!Everyone is encouraged to comeand join us in the dining room forlive music with Christine! There willbe celebratory treats if thatsweetens the pot for you.
Our October BirthdaysPatricia Looney October 5thRobert Skolarus October 14thAudrey Taylor October 16thBuelah Minor October 18thLee Ann Wheelock October 30th
Employee BirthdaysNajah Lewis October 22ndAllison Jones October 25th
Famous Faces Bornin October
Jimmy Carter Oct. 1, 1924Julie Andrews Oct. 1, 1935Mahatma Ghandi Oct. 2, 1869Susan Sarandon Oct. 4, 1946Carole Lombard Oct. 6, 1908John Lennon Oct. 9, 1940Theolonious Mark Oct. 10, 1917Dwight D. Eisenhower Oct. 14, 1890Ralph Lauren Oct 14, 1939Joan Fontaine Oct. 22, 1917Hillary Clinton Oct. 26, 1947Bill Gates Oct. 28, 1955Julia Roberts Oct. 28, 1967Christopher Columbus Oct. 31, 1451
October
Meal TicketsJust a reminder
that we encourageyou to have guestswhen coming formeal times, but weare now charging andhanding out mealtickers. For ourdinner meals, thecharge will be $7.00per person and thesupper meals will bea $5.00 charge perperson. If you areaware you’re havingguests, please allowthem to stop in theoffice to pay and wewill exchange that fora ticket. You are tobring this ticket intothe dining room to becollected by one ofour wait staff. Pleasedo not let this deteryou from havingpeople join your formeals. This is a rulewe have always beensupposed toimplement. Thankyou for yourcooperation, anddon’t be afraid to askquestions!
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October 2016Westland Hunter
Outings Special EventEntertainmentExerciseHealth SmartEvents
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
18:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they
can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo
28:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show
39:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Nails with Shelby11:45 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Dominoes Night
49:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 One Minute Mysteries12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:30 Creative Arts / Fall Mason Jars6:30 Bills Movie Premiere Night!
59:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore(transportation needed)
10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Bank Run (Depending on
Transportation)11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with John Latini6:30 Cards in the Café
69:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:30 Cider Mill Trip
10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta
Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store6:30 Cards in the Café
79:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Kroger (Depending onTransportation)
11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night
88:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they
can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo
98:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Entertainment
w/ Anita
Columbus Day 109:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café
119:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Lobby Games2:00 Oktoberfest & Entertainment
w/ Balancing Earth6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night
129:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore(transportation needed)
10:00 Library Drop Off2:15 Entertainment with
Kenny Lang6:30 Cards in the Café
139:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Creative Arts / Halloween
Bottles6:30 Cards in the Café
149:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ ChairAerobics with Brooke
11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night
158:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they
can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo
168:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show
179:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 TED Talks (Inspirational)2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café
189:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 One Minute Mysteries12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:30 Creative Arts / Paint Your
Pumpkins6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night
199:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore
(transportation needed)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Christine
S.6:30 Cards in the Café
209:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Yoga Class with NeetaPatel
10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Morning Exercise
2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Let’s Play! You Pick!6:30 Cards in the Café
219:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Meijer (Depending onTransportation)
11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:00 / 8:00 Trick or Treat for the
Kids
228:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they
can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo
238:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show
308:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show
2410:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café
319:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 Halloween Party/Costume Competition6:30 Cards in the Café
259:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Lobby Games
2:30 Resident Meeting/Fire SafetyMeeting
6:30 Upper Room Bible Studywith Amy
269:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore
(transportation needed)2:15 Birthday Celebration
with Dan Bergen6:00 / 8:00 Medical Team Expo
279:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Red Robin
2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Yahtzee in the Solarium6:30 Cards in the Café
289:00 Coffee & News Discussions
10:00 Walmart (Depending onTransportation)
11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night
298:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @
Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they
can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo
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October
China StarPalace
A group of ussigned up to head onover for lunch atChina Star Palace.We were greeted byGinnie and EarlFrank, past residentsof ours, and we wereable to sit with themand enjoy ourselves.Let Shelby knowwhat otherrestaurants you’d liketo go to!
ChoirThe American
House Choir hasstarted and we areactively seeking newmembers. If you areinterested, please letShelby know and wecan work together inarrangements. Anyadditional questionswill be answered.
Wine & Cheese GatheringA few of the residents got together
for a Wine and Cheese get-together,and we’d say it was a huge success!I think we’re definitely going to haveto do it more often.
Jeanette tried the Moscato and the empty glassimplies she really enjoyed it!
Shirley really enjoyed herself!
Smiles all around!
Lee Ann and Rita saying ‘cheese.’
Need a Flu Shot?Contact the office for details.
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Mexican FiestaCounty Picnic
This year we had our annual familypicnic, and we decided on a MexicanFiesta theme. Great family turnout andbeautiful weather, we couldn’t haveasked for a better day.
Jim looks great in that sombrero!
Agnes got to celebrate her birthday, it was twice thefun!
Chips, salsa, and entertainment! Not too shabby.
Grandparents DayThis is one of American House’s
favorite events, and any chance weget to spotlight our family we take it!These are a few pictures from ourCarnival themed fun.
I think Dorothy had a good time, the smile gave itaway!
Good food and good entertainment.
Happy Grandparents Day to the people we considerour Grandparents.
October
Photo BoothHere we have a
few pictures from ourGrandparents Dayevent!