American House Sterling Woods36430 Van Dyke Avenue | Sterling Heights | Michigan | 48312

Office: (586) 268-8550 | sterlingwoods@americanhouse.com | americanhouse.com

September 2016Our Friendly StaffJohn Berra Executive DirectorJonathan Marzicola Asst. Executive DirectorJillian Kidd Life Enrichment DirectorPaul Mittelstaedt Executive ChefCarrie Lamberti Community LiaisonKim Travnik Housekeeping SupervisorMike Moses Maintenance ManagerDoug Huffer Transportation Specialist

Important Dates to Remember1st- Holocaust Museum (make-up date)6th- Cute Dog Therapy at 10am in Lobby7th- Senior Day at Detroit Zoo (FREE)8th- Free Manicures at 1pm in DR11th- Grandparents Day Celebration13th- Hearing Checks 12:30pm in TR

Lunch at Fuddruckers (O$)14th- Dr. Butler Entertainment15th- Moovin and Groovin with Kathleen DR

Belle Isle Drive & Lunch at Coney (O$)21st- Brain Storm Seminar DR22nd- Breakfast at IHOP (O$)23rd- Casino Outing27th- Birthday lunch with Dr. Butler29th- Moovin and Groovin with Kathleen DR

CornerDirector’s

Reminders!*** Please use front door parking for drop-off or

pickup only!*** Please let the front desk know if you take or your

loved one goes to the hospital*** Please sign up prior to outings so no one gets

left behind! :)*** Lost & Found is located in the Lobby!

Save the Date!Join us on September 11th for a celebration of

you grandparents. The Carnival-themed fun willbegin at noon and end at 2! We will have a greatselection of food, games, prizes andentertainment.

STERLING WOODS HEALTH FAIR!Save the date! Sterling Woods will be conducting

their first health fair on October 4th from1:30pm-3:30 pm. We will have many different tablesset up from dental to optical, medical to rehab. Wewill have a lot of great information to offer. Don’tforget to mark those calendars!

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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.

Weekly Sneak PeekAll residents are encouraged to come tothe dining room on Mondays at 10 a.m.

We go over the WHO, WHAT, WHEN,WHERE and sometimes WHY of all theactivities and trips of the week! It’s a

great opportunity to discuss ideas youmay have about anything you would liketo see on the Activity Calendar as well.If you have any questions, please feel

free to contact Jillian!

HappyBirthday

Resident Birthdays1st Ruth F.4th Virginia R.16th Joe F.18th Inge W.19th George L (100th)27th Karin G.

Birthday Lunch/Open ForumJoin us on Tuesday, Sept. 27th, at

12 p.m. for our monthly BirthdayLunch and Open Forum! Lunch willbe served in the Dining Room andALL residents are invited to come!!Help us celebrate all of ourSeptember birthdays in a fun way!Join us after for our Open Forum,where the floor will be open to allresidents for suggestions andgrievances or to tell us what a greatjob we are doing!! :)

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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UNITED WE STAND

Honoring those whose lives were touched

by the events of September 11, 2001.

Shuttle HoursMonday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m.Please remember that a shuttle

request form must be filled out atleast 48 hours in advance andgiven to Doug. If approved, you

will receive a copy confirming thatyou have been put on the schedule

with a leave time written on it.Please remember to schedule yourappointments before 2 p.m. so thatthere is enough time for you to be

picked up.* Please look at the activity

calendar for outings scheduledbefore making an appointment.

SpiritualCorner

Church ServicesOn Tuesdays:

9 a.m.—Shuttle Takes You to aChurch Service (Meet in Lobby)10:30 a.m.—Pastor Rhodes in

the Chapel**On the Fourth Tuesday, Lutheran

Service in the Craft Room at 10 a.m.On Fridays:

10:30 a.m.—Rosary (Chapel)11 a.m.—Communion (Chapel)

On Sundays:Church Service (Chapel) is with Rev.

John Sanders at 1:30pm

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

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

September 2016Sterling Woods

Theater Room Heart HealthyEntertainment Sign Up RequiredOutings Social EventsDining Room Spiritual EventsBrain Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

HONOROUR VETS

19:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot12:30 Holocaust Museum

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

29:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion

(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)

2:00 Happy Hour with Gary Richards3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

310:00 Wii Bowling10:30 Comedy Matinee- The Lucy

Show11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Women’s Club7:00 Movie Night

410:00 Men’s Movie Matinee John

Wayne Classics1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Ice Cream Cone Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

Labor Day 510:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)

1:00 Head Bandz2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

69:00 Church Outing

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot1:00 Choir Practice @ Sterling

Meadows2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night

79:00 Senior Day at the Detroit Zoo9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores

10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:30 Denture Seminar2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

89:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot

1:30 Free Manicures2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

99:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion (Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:00 SALVATION ARMY RUN! (Bring your stuffto Jillian)

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)

2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Beaubian3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

1010:00 Wii Bowling10:30 Comedy Matinee- The

Lucy Show11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night

Grandparents Day! 1112:00 Grandparents Day

Celebration!1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

128:00 HOT BREAKFAST

10:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Show and Tell (Bring your items to share)1:00 Head Bandz2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

139:00 Church Outing

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot11:30 Lunch at Fuddruckers12:30 Hearing Checks

1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night

149:00 Hair on the Go with Delores

10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

159:30 Belle Isle Drive and Lunch @ Coney

island9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot2:30 Exercise Class2:30 Moovin and Groovin3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

169:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion (Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)12:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 Happy Hour with David Rowe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

1710:00 Wii Bowling10:30 Comedy Matinee- The Lucy

Show11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Women’s Club7:00 Movie Night

181:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Cookies and Coffee Social

(Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

1910:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)

1:00 George’s 100th Birthday Bash!!2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

209:00 Church Outing9:30 Ceramics at East 1

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Choir Practice at Cottage2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night

219:00 Hair on the Go with Delores

10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Brain Storm Seminar1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

229:30 Breakfast at IHOP9:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot1:30 Lets get Crafty- Bird seed

Ornaments2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

239:00 Casino Outing9:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion (Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Bergen3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

2410:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre7:00 Movie Night

251:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Root Beer Float Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

268:00 HOT BREAKFAST

10:00 Sneak Peek10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Head Bandz2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry4:00 Memory Game- (LR)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

279:00 Church Outing

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)10:30 Lutheran Service (Cft Rm)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Blackjack7:00 Movie Night

289:00 Hair on the Go with Delores

10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes1:00 Sweet Treat by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

299:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:00 MJR Movie Matinee10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot2:00 Moovin and Groovin with

Kathleen3:00 Blackjack4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

309:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion

(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

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Talk About It

Your SportsStories

Many peopleacquired their love ofsports in their youth.Use the followingquestions toreminisce about yourearly days on theplaying field.

What sports didyou play as a child,either with friends forfun or as part of anofficial team?

Do you rememberthe name of yourteam(s)? How aboutcolors, mascotsand slogans?

Did you haveany memorableteammates? Whatabout coaches?

Talk about thetraining or practiceinvolved.

Did you or yourteam ever earn amedal or trophy?

Did you play on asports team as anadult? Share yourexperiences.

Out of all thesports you’ve everplayed, which is yourfavorite and why?In general, do youprefer team sports orindividual contests?

Make Your Dreams RealityIs there something you would love

to see on the schedule? Is there aplace you want to visit? If yes, pleasebring your suggestions to Jillian sowe can make it happen! Also, if thereis something you would like to see inthe Patriot (i.e., an article, poems),please just let us know!

Sunday Socials!Check out the calendar to keep

up-to-date with our Sunday Socials!Every Sunday at 3 p.m we will beserving snacks in the cafe! All arewelcome! Come out of your roomand down for the fun!!

Quality Private CareQuality Private Care can provide

personal care services to ourresidents. Services offered includeshower assistance, a.m. and p.m.care, and much more! QualityPrivate Care can be reached at(586) 932-7405.

Information can also be found atthe front desk!

American House ChoirIt’s that time of year again,

when you should start warmingup those vocal cords andconsider joining the AmericanHouse Choir! The AH Choir meetstwice a month on a Tuesday andpractices or performs for onehour. It is a great way tosocialize, meet new people, andsing your heart out! If you areinterested in joining, please seeJillian for more information andscheduling.

Gerry and Lucy are ready toperform!!

Picture from DSO performance~April 2016

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Eat Sweet Potatoes forGood Health!

By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Sweet potatoes are a great addition

to any meal. I hope you find theinformation in this article informativeand interesting.

• Sweet potatoes can bepurchased year-round.

• In 1920, the average Americanate 31 pounds of sweet potatoesper year. In 2007, the averageAmerican ate 5.3 pounds.

• Forty percent of the sweetpotatoes grown in the UnitedStates come from North Carolina.The crop grows best in warmclimates with plenty of sunshine.

• Most sweet potatoes are grownwithout the addition of anypesticides.

• Individuals living in Taiwanprepare and eat the leaves of thesweet potato plant.

• Street vendors in China sellbaked sweet potatoes to thepublic during the winter months.

• Three-fourths of a cup of sweetpotato provides 155 calories, 0grams of fat, and 3 grams ofprotein. It’s also a great source ofvitamin C, fiber and potassium.

Sweet potatoes are on theAmerican House menu. They areserved baked, mashed or even in apie. Stop by a local American Houseand enjoy some sweet potatoes.

Residents enjoying NationalWatermelon Day last month! ChefPaul did a great job picking out theperfect watermelon for you to enjoy!Stay tuned for our next special social!

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

National Day of Service and Remembrance

Patriot Day

Sept. 11

A moment in our lives, forever in our hearts.

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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