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American House Southfield

July 2017

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Welcome to AmericanHouse Southfield

Welcome to American House. Our communityis dedicated to making sure you feel at home.We have had several residents move in thismonth, and we would like to extend a warm

welcome to those who are new to ourcommunity. July is Great Outdoors Month andthe perfect time to go for a stroll or sit in the

sunshine. Happy Summer!

Your Friendly American House StaffBelinda Smith Senior Executive DirectorLandon Carter Assistant DirectorAlexandra Allie Building 2 Executive DirectorJenna Shelby Life Enrichment DirectorJohn Williams Culinary SupervisorReginald Glaspie Maintenance DirectorShantel Pierce Housekeeping Supervisor

Happy Fourth of July!This month, we celebrate our nation’s birthday.

With the signing of the Declaration of Independence,our forefathers began a series of events that resultedin the freedom and prosperity we treasure today. Ouroffice will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.Fireworks are NOT permitted on the property. Pleasejoin us for a BBQ on Tuesday, July 4, 2016, from 12to 1:30 p.m. Meal tickets are available in the mainoffice for $12. Have a happy Independence Day!

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Welc meNew Residents

We Welcome:Geneva M.

Noanie & Phyllis P.

Please join us onFriday, July 7, 2017,at 3 pm in the Diningroom for our monthlymeet and mingle, sowe can welcome ournew residents! Enjoy

music and lightrefreshments! We

encourage ALL newresidents to attend

this special gatheringso that we can

introduce you to thecommunity.

Did you know that you don’thave to be a great singer tojoin, you just have to enjoy

singing? If you are interestedin joining the choir, pleasesign up in the Activity Book

located in the Main Lobby ofBuilding 1. The choir is the

voice of American House. Weare happy to announce wehave 3 new residents join the

choir:Audrey W.Winne T.Thelma S.

Future Choir rehearsals andperformances to beannounced soon.

LifeEnrichment

As the heat of summer we havewaited all year for finally arrives, weprepare to celebrate the birthday of ournation. This year, we are holding amassive post U.S.A. Birthday Bash onFriday, July 7, 2017. We also have ourJuly 4th barbecue! New this month, besure to join us at our monthly Meet andMingle activity, which is focused ongetting to know your neighbors,especially the new ones! This event isheld during Happy Hour; please checkour calendar details.

Enjoy the sun while it lasts!Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

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Hi everyone and happy summer. Justa few quick things from us at theMaintenance Department to help makethis summer even better. Firstly, we askthat you help us keep this AmericanHouse in beautiful shape by puttingyour trash in the garbage and not leaveit out on tables or on the floor. Further,please make sure to put your floor matsinside your house, they are a trippinghazard when left outside the door.Thank you.

Maintenance DirectorReginald Glaspie

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Greetings,Finally summer is in full bloom,

and as we enjoy the sweet tasteof lemonade, let’s also take amoment to be thankful for theeven sweeter taste of freedom.With this Fourth of July, I wishyou all the best, and hope thatyou will take a moment to reflecton the freedoms that we have, aswell as the many who sacrificedto obtain and keep them.

I would like to remindeveryone of our American Houseincentive program just for you.Enjoying the heat? Don’t feel likecooking? Then consider this: Iam happy to announce a newmonthly contest: this month wekick it off with the first twelveresidents who turn in their rentcheck the first day of the monthwill receive a spot at the Chef’stable. What is the Chef’s Table?It is a private dinner hosted byone of our American HouseChefs with a scrumptious sizzlingmeal to order. All other rentchecks received between Julysecond and July fifth will beentered into a raffle to win aprize. So hurry on down, thegame is afoot!

Senior Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

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American House Amenities• Luxurious, affordable apartments that are maintenance-free.• Access to meals, housekeeping, laundry and personal-care services.

Social, cultural, recreational and fitness activities organized by ourLifestyles Director, with complimentary scheduled personal transportation.On-site physical therapy clinic, fitness room, computer room with Internetaccess and general store.

• Lighted parking and controlled entrances.• On-site beauty salon/barbershop.• Month-to-month rental packages.• Contact our office any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (248) 353-5835, or

visit us at 27577 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI.

HEALTHY LIVINGAfter 5 p.m. - Emergency Phone

(Medical Team)(248) 208-0096

After 8 p.m. please contactClarence at

(248) 353-5835In-Home Doctor Visits

Dr. Cohen, MDCall for appointment,

(313) 972-9001.All Dr. Cohen visits will take place

in your private apartment.In-Home Podiatry Visits

For appointment, sign up in ourMedical team office or call

Dr. Sheryl Bentzley’s office, at(313) 382-0505

Free Blood Pressure ChecksTuesdays at 2:30 p.m. (VM)

(subject to change)On-Site Physical Therapy Clinic

By the Medical TeamFor appointment, call

(734) 779-9700

FITNESS OPTIONSWe offer several different fitness

classes such as Morning Stretch, TaiChi, Stretch Stride and Strive,Walking Club, and Strength

& Balance.Fitness Room

Always open. Equipped withtreadmills, weight machines, etc.

Weight RoomAll residents interested in building

strength, toning up or trimming downare encouraged to visit our weight

room.

Staff

Directory

Building 2Call Alexandra

Allie at(248) 809-6622

LifeEnrichment

Department -Call Jenna at

(248) 353-5835

Dietary/Kitchen - CallChef John at

(248) 353-2164

HousekeepingCall Marla,

(248) 914-2345

ManicuristCall Milica at

(248) 227-5827

Hair Salon,Call Roxanne

at(248) 252-3723

Barber CallMario at (313)

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July 2017Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)

210:00 Fifth Service

Interdenominational ChurchService (VM)

1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

39:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

Independence Day 49:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Name that Tune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Table Top Trivia (VM)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

59:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Nutrition & Exercise class (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

69:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Walking Club at Inglenook Park10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)3:00 UNO (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)

79:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Happy Hour Birthday Bash with LIVE Entertainment

(DR)3:00 Game Hour (VM)4:00 Summer Sips (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

89:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)

910:00 Fifth Service

Interdenominational ChurchService (VM)

1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

109:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

119:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Name that Tune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Table Top Trivia (VM)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

129:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

139:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Walking Club at Inglenook Park10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 UNO (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)

149:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)9:30 Kroger Trip

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)3:00 Game Hour (VM)4:00 Summer Sips (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

159:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)

1610:00 Fifth Service

Interdenominational ChurchService (VM)

1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

179:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)10:30 Senior 101 (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:30 Know it or Blow it (ML)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)2:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice (VM) Team

2,3 following3:30 Milkshake Monday (VM)

189:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Name that Tune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)2:00 Table Top Trivia (VM)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

199:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

209:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Walking Club at Inglenook Park10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)3:00 Bible Study (DR)3:00 UNO (DR)

219:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)2:30 Happy Hour Birthday Bash with LIVE

Entertainment (DR)3:00 Game Hour (VM)4:00 Summer Sips (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

229:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

12:00 ALL DINING ROOMS ARECLOSED TODAY, MEALSWILL BE DELIVERED TOYOUR APARTMENTS.

2310:00 Fifth Service Interdenominational

Church Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

3010:00 Fifth Service Interdenominational

Church Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

249:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Class (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)

312:00 Wii Bowling Team #1 Practice

(VM) Team 2,3 following2:00 Walk & Talk (BLD #2 ML)

259:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Name that Tune (VM)10:30 Splash of Color (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (ML)2:00 Table Top Trivia (VM)2:00 Finish the phrase (Bld #2 DR)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)4:00 Scrabble (VM)6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

269:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Table Talk (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 One-on-One (VM)11:00 Quiz bowl (VM)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Night Cap Chit Chat (VM)

279:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Walking Club at Inglenook Park10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)10:30 Train Your Brain (VM)11:00 Hidden Treasures (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)3:00 UNO (DR)3:00 Bible Study (DR)

289:00 Personal Errands9:30 Morning Stretch (VM)9:30 Kroger Trip

10:30 Table Talk (VM)11:00 One-on-One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Fitin15 ( Exercise Room)2:00 Jeopardy (VM)3:00 Game Hour (VM)4:00 Summer Sips (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

299:00 Coffee w/ Sandy (DR)

10:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Smoothie Saturday (VM)

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Wild World:Bald Eagle

These majesticbirds can be foundthroughout most ofNorth America butare most abundant inAlaska and Canada.The “bald” part oftheir name is inspiredby the white featherson their head; theirtail feathers are alsowhite, while the restof their body isbrown. Femaleeagles are slightlylarger than males,with a wingspan ofabout 7 feet. Baldeagles live aroundbodies of water, withfish making up themajority of their diet.The nest of a baldeagle pair, which canweigh as much as aton and measure upto 8 feet across, isamong the largest ofthe world’s birds. Thebald eagle has beenthe national emblemof the U.S. since1782.

Famous Faces Born in JulyJuly 2, 1947: Larry DavidJuly 3, 1980: Olivia MunnJuly 4, 1924: Eva Marie SaintJuly 12, 1951: Cheryl LaddJuly 17, 1976: Luke BryanJuly 22, 2013: Prince GeorgeJuly 28, 1990: Soulja BoyJuly 31, 1965: J.K. Rowling

July CelebrationsIs there any month that says

“summer” more than July? Theseventh month of the year is:National Blueberry Month, GrillingMonth, Ice Cream Month, Hot DogMonth, Watermelon Month, Parkand Recreation Month, andVacation Rental Month.

Good-for-You GrillingTake advantage of grilled meat,

poultry and vegetables on summermenus. The grilling process allowsboth meat and produce to retainmore of their vitamins, minerals andnutrients than other cookingmethods.

Easy Way to Cut CaloriesCut your calorie intake by filling

up on fresh fruit. Check out a localfarmers’ market to discover what’sin season.

Free Personal Errand Transportation Service W/ Renee• Free transportation is available by appointment only on Thursdays

9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call (248) 880-9130.Calling at least three days in advance is advised.

• American House provides free transportation to any destination within a10-mile radius of our property. The bus driver will call you back toconfirm all requests for transportation.

• Unconfirmed requests may not be honored. Medical and businessappointments will be scheduled first.

• No doctors’ appointments after 2 p.m.• Please utilize scheduled shopping trips whenever possible.• You may share a ride to the same destination with other residents. Riders

will be given the van driver’s phone number to call when ready to return.• Van has a wheelchair lift.

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HappyBirthdayHappy Birthday to All of Our

July Babies!Judy B. 7/3Alice S. 7/3Gloria H. 7/5Percy M. 7/12Wonnie T. 7/12Rosewitha J. 7/13Henry J. 7/16Oscar T. 7/16Oscar L. 7/21William D. 7/22Charles J. 7/23Jean B. 7/27Mary Ann O. 7/27William N. 7/29Gwendolyn P. 7/31

Join us on Friday, July 7, 2017, at3 p.m., during Happy Hour in the

Dining Room for our monthly BirthdayBash. Light refreshments will be

served. See you there! Be sure tocheck the Activity Book to be sureyour birthday is listed so we can

announce it in our newsletter.

Interesting Ice Cream Facts• The first ice cream parlor in

America opened in NewYork City.

• Vanilla ice cream is consumedmore than any other flavor.

• Sunday is the No. 1 day that icecream is purchased.

• About 50 licks are needed to eata single scoop of ice cream.

• On average, each person inAmerica eats 23.2 quarts of icecream annually.

• The No. 1 ice cream topping ischocolate syrup.

• Ice cream is an $11 billionindustry in the U.S.

• The U.S. is the No. 1 country forice cream consumption.

• The No. 1 ingredient in ice creamis air; without this ingredient, icecream would be too hard toscoop and eat.

• Green tea ice cream is verypopular in Japan.

Here is a recipe for a basic vanillaice cream:

Ingredients:• 1 (8 oz.) container frozen

whipped topping• 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk• 1/2 can (7 oz.) sweetened

condensed milk• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractDirections:Mix all of the ingredients together,

pour into a sealable container, freezefor 24 hours and enjoy!

Visit an American House today andenjoy some cool and refreshing icecream during National Ice CreamMonth.

VolunteerCorner

A huge thanks toour volunteers who

have been sowonderful to go

above and beyondseveral times

throughout themonth. Thank you;we couldn’t do it

without you!

George S.Jackie M.

Princess E.Mary M.Mazie B.Rita A.

Mavis S.Rose D.

Walter W.Ella J.

July 2017