American House of Kentwood

5980 Eastern Avenue SE | Kentwood | Michigan | 49508americanhouse.com

September 2016Your Friendly American House ofKentwood Staff

Executive Director Robert JohnsAdministrative Assistant Natalie McCombClinical Director Sarah WeaverLife Enrichment Coord. Jennifer PostemaCulinary Director Pam DennyMaintenance Coord. Nick BonoHousekeeping Coord. Monica WilliamsChaplain Rev. Steven FaulkBeautician Carla DekkerManor CoordinatorsCobblestone Tatiana LopezFieldstone Melissa LessensRiverstone Mark Rozanski

Important Phone NumberMain Office (616) 455-7087Fax (616) 455-1477

FacebookPlease take a moment and “Like” us on

Facebook. You will now find us by searchingfor American House of Kentwood. This is agreat way to keep up-to-date on thehappenings with our residents.

Beauty Shop BillingCarla is doing her own billing and

collections for the services she provides.Please make sure to write which resident yourpayment is for so Carla can keep track ofthings. If you have any questions for Carla, shecan be reached on her cell at (616) 813-9681.

Acorns AplentyWith their familiar brown caps, acorns are the

falling fruit of the oak tree. During late summer andearly fall, the trees drop the nuts, and squirrels areoften seen happily hoarding them. When there’s abumper crop of acorns, it’s known as a mast year.Chipmunks, birds, deer and other wildlife that dependon the nutritious nuts can’t eat all of them, leaving theexcess acorns to grow into new oak trees.

Hues for a Good SnoozeAre you struggling to get a solid night’s sleep?

The color of your bedding might be the reason why.According to a study reported by Men’s Health,people with blue, yellow or green bedroom décoraveraged more hours of sleep than those with a gray,brown or purple color scheme.

Start ShoppingFall does not arrive until later this month, but it’s a

good time to start planning your holiday shopping.Take advantage of sales now, and you’ll be able torelax in December.

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Trivia Whiz

The SupremeLaw of the Land

The U.S.Constitution wasapproved and signedon Sept. 17, 1787.

In May 1787,55 delegates from12 states attendedthe ConstitutionalConvention inPhiladelphia to revisethe Articles ofConfederation,America’s firstconstitution that hadbeen ratified in 1781.

GeorgeWashington wasunanimously electedpresident of theconvention.

At 81, BenjaminFranklin was theoldest delegatein attendance.

Pennsylvaniadelegate GouverneurMorris is said to havewritten most of thefinal document’s text,including the famous“We the people”preamble.

A clerk namedJacob Shallushandwrote theoriginal final copy,which containedmore than4,500 words.

The Tailgating TraditionEach fall, football, food and fun

combine for the uniquely Americanpastime known as tailgating. Thispopular social ritual has become amuch-anticipated feature of thesporting experience. It’s estimated thateach year about 50 million fans spendup to $12 billion on these parking lotpicnics that take place before, duringand after a game.

There are several theories about theorigins of the tradition. Some likentailgate parties to harvest festivals,where farm families gathered tocelebrate and share their bountifulcrops, feasting outside before retreatingindoors for the winter.

Another possibility dates back to theCivil War. In 1861, onlookers reportedlygathered around the battlefield inManassas, Va., at the First Battle of BullRun, cheering on soldiers while eatingpicnic-style meals.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s,when people traveled to football andbaseball games by train, they broughttheir own food since stadiums thendidn’t provide any. As the automobilebecame common, fans would arriveearly to get a parking spot andpassed the time enjoying food, drinkand camaraderie.

Today, tailgating has become part ofthe pregame festivities for other sportsbesides football, including baseball andsoccer, as well as events like concerts.

IntergenerationalActivities

From Grandparents Day onthe Sunday after Labor Day toIntergeneration Monththroughout September, thisseason offers plenty of remindersto take some time to bond withyounger people. Whether they’reyour grandchildren, otherrelatives, friends, or communitymembers in need of a mentor,here are a few ways you canconnect with them:

Teach your grandkids yourfavorite card game or a classicgame like mahjong or chess. Inreturn, have them show you afavorite video game or funmobile app.

Volunteering together is agreat way to teach younger folksthe importance of giving back tothe community. Visit an animalshelter or spend time helping outat a food bank.

Like the song says,“Everything old is new again.”Many in today’s generation areinterested in traditional hobbieslike sewing, knitting andgardening. If you possess skillsin these areas, offer to teach thebasics. Working on projectstogether gives you a chance tochat about other topics as wellas foster the love of learning.

Speaking of learning, ask youryounger peers for some tips onusing a computer, tablet orsmartphone. As a result, you cansend emails, photos and textmessages to each other to stayin touch.

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SpiritualCorner

Playing to Your StrengthsPart 4

What Does the Bible Teach AboutSpiritual Gifts?

You will feel most at ease in lifewhen you are using the spiritualgifts that God has given you.Further, God gives everyonespiritual gifts.

“As each one has received aspecial gift, employ it in serving oneanother...” 1 Peter 4:10

Examine these main categoriesto help you begin to find your God-given gifts.

Guiding Gifts—Make thingshappen. This includes:Pastor-Teacher, Apostleship,Leadership, and Administration.

Influencing Gifts—Communicate God’s Word. This

includes: Evangelism, Teaching,Preaching, and Prophecy.

Fellowship Gifts—Care for God’speople. This includes: Mercy,Pastoring, Hospitality, Healing andEncouragement/Exhortation.

Task Gifts—Support God’s Work.This includes: Helps, Giving,Craftsmanship and Intercession.

Support Gifts—ComplementOther Gifts. This includes: Wisdom,Knowledge, Discernment, Faith,Tongues, and Miracles.

Here is a link with a spiritual giftstest you can take and score yourself:https://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcF_PDF_Discover_Your_Spiritual_Gifts.pdf

Edited by Steven Faulk andadapted from Ray Johnson, HQ: TheHope Quotient, Measure it. Raise it.You’ll Never Be The Same, 2014.

Wit & Wisdom

“Education is the keyto unlock the golden

door of freedom.”—George

Washington Carver

“I believe thateducation, therefore,is a process of livingand not a preparation

for future living.”—John Dewey

“An investment inknowledge pays the

best interest.”—American proverb

“Develop a passionfor learning. If youdo, you will nevercease to grow.”

—Anthony J.D’Angelo

“All I want is aneducation, and I am

afraid of no one.”—Malala Yousafzai

“The mind is not avessel that needs

filling, but wood thatneeds igniting.”

—Plutarch

“Education is themovement from

darkness to light.”—Allan Bloom

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September 2016Kentwood

OutingEntertainmentMoney Required

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayKey:

C=CobblestoneR=RiverstoneColor Blue=EntertainmentColor Red=OutingStar=Money Required

Happy Birthday Ruth L! 19:30 RIde out to Gun Lake1:00 Gerald R. Ford Museum2:00 Coffee and Tea with Pam - C

29:30 Balloon Volleyball - R

10:15 Bingo - C1:30 Bingo - R3:00 Bible Study - R3:00 Balloon Volleyball - C

Happy Birthday Wayne! 31:30 Resident Lead Games2:30 Movie and Popcorn

43:30 Grace Home Ministries - R

EVERYONE INVITED

Labor Day 510:30 Outdoor Games-EVERYONE

INVITED1:30 Afternoon Movie and Popcorn

69:00 Resident-Lead Rummikub - C9:30 Walking Club-R

10:30 Exercise - C1:30 Baking Sweet Treats-R3:00 Bingo - C

Beauty/Barber Day 79:30 Manicures - R9:45 Bible Study - C1:00 Manicures - C3:00 Slide Show with Tom - R

89:30 Marge’s Donut Den1:30 Bowling at Spectrum

Lanes2:00 Coffee and Tea with Pam - R

99:30 Balloon Volleyball - R

10:15 Bingo - C1:30 Bingo - R3:00 Balloon Volleyball - C3:00 Bible Study - R

101:30 Resident Lead Games2:30 Movie and Popcorn

Happy Birthday Jay and Terrance! 1112:00 Grandparents Day 2016

2:30 Dutton URC Church Service -C EVERYONE INVITED

2:30 Madison Ave. MissionaryBaptist Church Service - REVERYONE INVITED

129:30 Bingo at Kentwood Parks

and Recreation Center -$0.25 per card EVERYONEIS INVITED

1:30 Bingo - R3:00 Brain Fitness Class-C3:30 Dog Visits - ALL BUILDINGS

139:00 Resident-Lead Rummikub - C9:30 Walking Club-R

10:30 Exercise - C1:30 Jewelry Making-R3:00 Bingo - C

Beauty/Barber Day Happy BirthdayRita!

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9:30 Manicures - R9:45 Calvary Church DVD - C1:00 Manicures - C3:00 Uno - R

Happy Birthday Mary D. andMargaret R.!

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9:30 Shopping Trip to Meijer1:30 Movie at Celebration

Movie Theatre2:00 Coffee and Tea with Pam - C

1610:30 Spoon Man to Perform-R

EVERYONE INVITED1:30 Bingo - R3:00 Bingo - C3:00 Communion Service-R

EVERYONE INVITED

171:30 Resident Lead Games2:30 Movie and Popcorn

183:00 Church Service with Rev.

Beverly - R EVERYONEINVITED

1910:30 Amber Eckstein to

perform-R EVERYONEINVITED

1:30 Resident Council - C3:30 Resident Council - R3:30 Dog Visits - ALL BUILDINGS

209:00 Resident-Lead Rummikub - C9:30 Walking Club-R

10:30 Exercise - C1:30 Super Foods Social-R3:00 Bingo - C

Beauty/Barber Day 219:30 Manicures - R9:45 Bible Study - C1:00 Manicures - C3:00 Wheel of Fortune - R

229:30 Country Cruise

12:00 Lunch Outing2:00 Coffee and Tea with Pam - R

239:30 Balloon Volleyball - R

10:30 Balloon Volleyball - C2:15 Bingo Bash with Jenison - C

EVERYONE INVITED

241:30 Resident Lead Games2:30 Movie and Popcorn

253:30 Grace Home Ministries - C

EVERYONE INVITED

2610:30 Bingo - R2:00 Monthly Birthday Party - C3:00 Monthly Birthday Party - R3:30 Dog Visits - ALL BUILDINGS

279:00 Resident-Lead Rummikub - C9:30 Walking Club-R

10:30 Exercise - C1:30 Baking-R3:00 Bingo - C

Beauty/Barber Day 289:30 Manicures - R9:45 Bible Study - C1:00 Manicures - C3:00 Uno-R

299:30 Bingo on the Bus!1:30 Art Prize Tour2:00 Coffee and Tea with Pam - C

309:30 Balloon Volleyball - R

10:15 Bingo - C1:30 Bingo - R3:00 Balloon Volleyball - C3:00 Bible Study - R

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Talk About It

Resident

TheResident/FamilyCouncil meets eachmonth to discussitems of interesthappening on ourcampus. TheSeptember meetingswill be Monday,September 19th, at1:30 pm atCobblestone and3:30 pm atRiverstone. Pleasenote these meetingsare scheduled on thesame day toaccommodate allthree Manors. You’rewelcome to attendwhichever meetingfits your schedule,whether or not yourrelative is in thatManor. Commentsare welcomed andencouragedanytime.

Happy Birthday!Ruth L.- 9/1Wayne- 9/3Jay- 9/11Terrance- 9/11Rita- 9/14Margaret R.- 9/15Mary D.- 9/15

CornerDirector’s

It seems hard to believe that this isthe September Patriot already. It hasbeen a great summer to enjoy somespecial activities. The concert in Julywith the Grand Rapids Symphonywas a first. The music was amazingand to have the new Jenison Centerfor the Arts auditorium exclusively forresidents and family members ofAmerican House made it reallyspecial. Thanks to Rob Gillette, ChiefOperating Officer of American House,for attending and supporting thisevent. Hopefully this will become anannual outing. The Car Show inAugust was held on a 95-degreehumid evening but the ice cream suretasted good. It is always fun to seethese beautiful cars and to hear thestories. Now we focus on

Grandparents Day! It will be held onSunday, September 11th, fromnoon-2:00 pm. RSVPs are notrequired but are encouraged.Please contact Natalie in thefront office.

Grand Rapids Symphony

HAPPY

Labor Day!

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LifeEnrichment

The Tennessee Duo

Antique Car Show

Antique Car Show

Antique Car Show

Grand Rapids Symphony

Gene Hahn performs on the Violin

Arts & Crafts

DazzlingFall Decor

Add glam to someplain acorns withthis beautiful andsimple craft.

Materials:• Acorn caps• Clear nail polish• Hot glue gun

and glue• Round marbles,

various colorsDirections:Paint each acorn

cap with clear nailpolish to protectit from cracking.Let dry.

Carefully line theinside of an acorncap with hot glue,then place a marbleinside. Hold the capand the marbletogether for severalseconds until theglue dries. Set aside.

Repeat with theremaining acorn capsand marbles. Whenall have dried,arrange them in abowl or shallow dish.To create extrashimmer and shine,place a battery-operated pillar candlein the center ofthe acorns.

September 2016

What’s Cooking?

Cooking shows have been a recipe for ratings success since the early

days of television. Look over this menu of foodie favorites.

Year TV Show Host

1946 “I Love to Eat” James Beard

1963 “The French Chef” Julia Child

1968 “The Galloping Gourmet” Graham Kerr

1978 “Yan Can Cook” Martin Yan

1982 “Everyday Cooking” Jacques Pépin

1997 “Emeril Live” Emeril Lagasse

1999 “Good Eats” Alton Brown

2001 “30-Minute Meals” Rachael Ray

2011 “The Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond

1882: New York City hosts the first observance of Labor Day. A parade and picnic were part of the celebration, organized by the Central Labor Union.

1916: The first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, opens in Memphis, Tenn.

1920: In Canton, Ohio, the American Professional Football Association is formed. It would later be renamed the NFL.

1947: James Forrestal is appointed to the new cabinet post of secretary of defense.

1957: “On the Road,” by American writer Jack Kerouac, is published and becomes the defining novel of the Beat Generation.

1966: The Metropolitan Opera House officially opens at its new home at New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

1973: Billie Jean King beats Bobby Riggs in a tennis match dubbed the “Battle of the Sexes.” King defeated Riggs in three straight sets, earning a $100,000 prize.

1982: The first edition of USA Today hits newsstands.

1999: After 87 years, Tiger Stadium, home of MLB’s Detroit Tigers, hosts its final game.

2008: The U.S. Mint unveils four new designs for the penny. The coin’s reverse depicts milestones in President Abraham Lincoln’s life.

2015: The medieval fantasy TV series “Game of Thrones” wins a record-setting 12 Emmy Awards, including outstanding drama.

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