American House at Holland

11911 James Street | Holland | Michigan | 49424americanhouse.com

January 2017

Your Friendly AmericanHouse Staff

Executive Dir. Meagan FreriksAdmissions & Marketing Alix OverbeekLife Enrichment Dir. Abbie DykstraMaintenance Dir. Mike DewittLighthouse & Bay Point Coord. Cathy FucileLakeshore Coord. Pat MelhornBoardwalk Coord. Loren DuemlerBeachside Coord. Kerrie FloresDriftwood Coord. Loren DuemlerSandy Cove Villa Coord. Abbie DykstraHuman Resources Dir. Jessica IntVeldAdministrative Asst. Jeanne BurnisChaplain Dennis PerkinsCulinary Director Sue SheffieldClinical Director Rose Milanowski

Happy New Year FromAmerican House

The New Year has arrived, and 2017 is now here!American House is excited to have another yearwith you. As we look forward to another year, wehave a lot to be thankful for and many things tocelebrate. We are blessed to serve you, yourfamilies, your loved ones, and provide the best carepossible. Thank you for choosing us to be a part ofyour family!

For the upcoming year, we have many greatactivities, events and fun things planned! We lookforward to enjoying 2017 with you! We wish you ahappy, and healthy New Year.

Love, Your Friendly Staff at American House

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January 2017

RememberingMLK

Martin Luther KingJr. Day is a federalholiday celebrated onthe third Monday inJanuary. King, bornJan. 15, 1929, was aminister and socialactivist who playeda pivotal role inthe American civilrights movement.

King’s famous“I Have a Dream”speech at the LincolnMemorial cameduring 1963’s Marchon Washington.The appearanceestablished hisreputation as oneof the greatestAmerican orators.

Time magazinenamed King its Manof the Year in 1963.

A year later,King received theNobel Peace Prizefor combatinginequality throughnonviolent resistance.

The Martin LutherKing Jr. Memorial inWashington, D.C.,was dedicatedin 2011.

Wii Fun!

Wii Bowling at Beachside

Wii Bowling at Driftwood

L to R: Ruth, Abby, Bill, Pat

Kitten Love

Eleanor from Lakeshore

Goodbye, Dry SkinWinter’s cool, dry air can leave

skin rough and itchy. Take thesesteps to banish dry skin:

Bathing. Hot water can zapskin of essential moisture, sotake lukewarm showers andbaths, and limit them to10 minutes or less. Use a gentlesoap and dry off by blottinggently with a towel.

Moisturize. Apply moisturizerimmediately after bathing whileskin is still damp. Try creams orointments, which are thicker thanlotions, and look for productsthat contain shea butter, olive oilor petroleum jelly. Use itthroughout the day, especiallyafter washing your hands.

Hydrate. You’ve probablyheard the expression “You arewhat you eat.” The right nutritioncan hydrate you from the insideout. Drink plenty of water andavoid caffeine, which cancontribute to dehydration.Many fruits and vegetables arehigh in water content, and theomega-3 fats found in foodssuch as salmon, tuna, nuts andolive oil can help your bodyretain moisture.

Heating. Avoid sitting near afireplace, furnace vent or otherheat sources. If possible, use ahumidifier to combat dryindoor air.

Bedtime. Hands and feet areoften the driest parts of the body,so slather them with lotion beforebed. To treat especially dry skin,wear cotton gloves and socksovernight to trap moisture.

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January at American HouseCheck out these upcoming activities for January! Mark your calendars for:• Musical entertainment: Eddy Francisco, Tim Vagle, Bob DeYoung, and

David Molonari• Outings to: Hawk’s Nest in Hamilton, Deboer Bakery, Golden Corral, and

Brunch at Anna’s House, and many more!• Resident Council, Craft Club, Snack Club, and Winter activities*See January Activity Calendar for complete list!

Fourth Sunday Worshipfor January

Our chaplain, Dennis Perkins,leads a worship service for theentire campus. The service isheld in the dining room of SandyCove. This month, the fourthSunday worship will be held onSunday, January 22.Transportation is provided by theLife Enrichment team, startingbetween 1:45 - 2 p.m. If youwould like to attend this serviceand are in need of transportation,please notify a present staffmember and wait for the golf cartor bus in the lobby area of yourmanor. Following the service,there is a time of fellowship, andcookies and punch are provided.

Bible Study With DennisSandy Cove Mondays @ 11 a.m.Boardwalk Mondays @ 1:30 p.m.Lakeshore Mondays @ 3 p.m.Lighthouse Wednesdays @ 9 a.m.Beachside Wednesdays @

11:30 a.m.Driftwood Wednesdays @ 1:30 p.m.BayPointe Fridays @ 9 a.m.

Monthly Scripture

But my life is worthnothing to me unlessI use it for finishingthe work assignedme by the Lord Jesus- the work of tellingothers the GoodNews about thewonderful grace ofGod.

Acts 20:24

Faith shows thereality of what wehope for; it is theevidence of thingswe cannot see.

Hebrews 11:1

John himself wasnot the light; he wassimply a witness totell about the light.

John 1:8

Because wehave thesepromises, dearfriends, let uscleanse ourselvesfrom everythingthat can defile ourbody or spirit. Andlet us work towardcomplete holinessbecause we fearGod.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Take delight in theLORD, and he willgive you your heart’sdesires. Psalm 37:4

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Holland Campus

Main PhoneNumbers

393-2174 MainPhone

796-2690 Baypointe392-1007 Beachside393-0406 Boardwalk393-0160 Driftwood393-2101 Lakeshore393-9270 Lighthouse796-2600 Life

Enrich.393-2174 Billing

Want to WorkHere?

Please stop into ouroffice at Lakeshore or

Beachside to get apaper copy of an

application.Unfortunately we do

not have onlineapplications, but wewould love to have

you come in and meetus!

Time to Lose That ExtraWeight From the HolidaysBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Happy New Year! Many people are

not successful at weight loss becausethey forget to have fun. One way tolose weight and have fun is throughdoing an activity you enjoy. Below is alist of activities and calories that canbe burned by completing them.

• Dancing: 300 calories per hour• Golf: 246 calories per hour• Playing piano: 176 calories

per hour• Walking: 246 calories per hour• Aerobics: 422 calories per hour• Cooking: 176 calories per hourIn order to lose one pound per

week, a person needs to burn an extra500 calories per day. Once you havelost the unwanted pounds, here aresome interesting facts regardingindividuals who have lost 30 or morepounds and kept the weight off.

• They all ate a nutritious breakfastdaily.

• They weighed themselves atleast two times weekly.

• They watched less than 10 hoursof TV weekly.

• They all exercised one hour daily.We like to have fun in the ways we

exercise at American House locations.Come join in the fun!

Happy New Year!

American HouseServing Others

So grateful to have had the pleasureof donating to Hand to Hand

Ministries with our can drive. 1,037cans! A huge thank you to our staff,

residents, family and friends forhelping childhood hunger in ourarea. Hand to Hand Ministries

delivers hope to hungry children bymobilizing churches and schools to

provide nutritious meals over theweekends. You have helped make adifference in this area! Thank you!

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January Birthdays02 Hank P. Boardwalk02 Donna K. Lakeshore03 Helen D. Driftwood16 Irene T. Sandy Cove18 Geneva V. Boardwalk18 Ward V. Boardwalk19 Joyce B. Sandy Cove20 Barb R. Sandy Cove20 Carl A. Lakeshore24 Bev A. Boardwalk28 Karen K. Sandy Cove29 Betty B. Beachside29 Jeanne W. Sandy Cove

Happy

BirthdayJanuary Birthday PartyWe will celebrate all residents

who have birthdays in January withentertainment from David Molonari!This will be held in the Sandy CoveDining Room with transportationavailable to any residents who wishto come. This special event will takeplace at 2:30 p.m. on Friday,January 27!

10 New Year’s ResolutionsThe American Geriatrics Society’s

Health in Aging Foundationrecommends these top 10 healthyNew Year’s resolutions for olderadults to help achieve your goal ofbecoming and staying healthy.

1.Eat fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, fish, low-fat dairy andhealthy fats

2. Consider a multivitamin3. Be Active4. See your provider regularly5. Drink alcohol in moderation6. Guard against falls7. Give your brain a workout8. Quit smoking9. Speak up when you feel down

or anxious10. Get enough sleep

Life Enrichment OutingsJoin the fun! Sign up for any bolded

activity on your calendar by notifying astaff member! We would love to haveyou come along to all of our funoutings. The bus is always warm andthe company makes the trip delightful.

Remember Me?

She belted outsongs on Broadwayas the first lady ofthe American musicalstage. Here’s yourticket to a lookback at the life ofEthel Merman.

She was bornEthel AgnesZimmerman onJan. 16, 1909, inQueens, N.Y.

In 1930, at age 21,she became anovernight sensationafter her Broadwaydebut in the Georgeand Ira Gershwinmusical “Girl Crazy.”

Merman went onto star in 12 moremusicals, including“Anything Goes,”“Annie Get YourGun” and “Gypsy.”

SharpshooterAnnie Oakley was herlongest-running role,and “There’s NoBusiness Like ShowBusiness” becameher signature song.

She said her partas Mama Rose in“Gypsy” was herfavorite, and thehit “Everything’sComing Up Roses”became another ofher standards.

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Laugh Lines

The Write StuffQ: What do you

get when youcombine RobertFrost andJames Bond?

A: “The Road NotShaken, But Stirred.”

Q: What is thehighest honor amongcowboy poets?

A: Poet lariat.Q: What did the

poet say toLuke Skywalker?

A: “Metaphors bewith you.”

Q: How manymystery writers doesit take to change alightbulb?

A: Two—one toscrew in the bulbalmost all the way,and one to give asurprising twist atthe end.

Fun Book Titles“Pain Relief” by

Ann L. Gesick“Life in Chicago”

by Wendy City“The Tiresome

Talker” by Boris Stiff“A New Slant on

Life” by EileenSideways

“The Volunteer’sGuidebook” byLinda Hand

Christmas CookieDecorating

Boardwalk

Driftwood

LifeEnrichment

Lakeshore

Snack ClubThis past month we got to frost

Christmas cookies for our snackclub! As the upcoming monthscome around our life enrichmentteam works hard to come up withdelicious recipes for you to try rightin your building. Check yourcalendar for the next snack club!

Solution

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Christmas Party 2016We were blessed with a great

community surrounding us in themonth of December for the ChristmasParty! We had many family and friends

of our residents!

Kassie and Family

Jut and Family & Grace

All the families and loved ones at Sandy CoveChristmas Party

AnnaMae and Family

Arlene and Betty waiting for the party to start!

Lakeshore Residents and Family

Bev and Family

Christmas Cheer

Della and Family

Harvey and Family

Marie and Family

Evelyn and Family

Sweet Wanda

January 2017

ACROSS

1. Crow

5. Pronto, in the office

9. Despised

14. Seldom seen

15. Padre, in Paris

16. Overact

17. River in England

18. Spread

19. Sophia __

20. Northeastern resident

23. “Norma __”; 1979 film

24. Light source

25. TV manufacturer

28. Journeys

32. Cavalry weapons

34. Furnace frame

35. Evict

37. State

38. Rajah’s partner

39. Nitwits

40. __, Nevada

41. One __ one is one

42. Brain passage

43. Noisy fight

44. Beautiful to view

46. Alfalfa, Spanky, et al.

48. Brother of John & Bobby

49. “Diamond State”: abbr.

51. Australian bird

52. One who treats children

58. Marketplace

61. Kirghiz’s __ Mountains

62. Birthplace for 19 Across

63. Wooden shoe

64. Thick cord

65. Once more

66. Slippery, sticky matter

67. Mlles. of Paradise

68. Works with leather

DOWN

1. __ muffin

2. Talk wildly

3. Lined up

4. __ gap

5. Farthest point

in an orbit

6. Exchange for cash

7. Carpet layer’s calculation

8. Lowly laborers

9. Capital city

10. Love: Sp.

11. Rocky hill

12. Summer abroad

13. TV room, often

21. Parishioners’ section

22. Does a

household chore

25. Narrate again

26. Wading birds

27. “...was an old woman

who lived in __...”

28. Spell

29. Carried on

30. Ransack

31. Gas buyer’s choice

33. Governmental official

34. Mill grain

36. Poison remedies

39. Chopped finely

43. Start of Theodore

Roosevelt’s presidency

45. Imagine

47. World __

50. Untrustworthy ones

52. School event

53. “Thanks __!”

54. Record

55. Scottish island

56. Word indicating

agreement

57. Information

58. Beast of burden

59. Qt. + qt. + qt. + qt.

60. Sash

Crossword Puzzle

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