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February 2017A Note From Your CoordinatorHappy February everyone!Hope you all have had a wonderful start to

the year and managed to stay safe and warmthrough the beginning of this winter. We’vedefinitely had some strange weather! I wouldlike to say I have had a wonderful start to theyear. Thanks for all of your flexibility,encouragement, and kind words!

January was a fun month! We had a fewdifferent enjoyable entertainers including thewonderful Marimba player Nancy Crumback,singer and guitar player Chris Sloan, and apresentation from Jim Dreyer! We also got totake the bus to many fun places such as theRavenna Pub, Hemlock Crossing, Delly BellyBakery in Coopersville, Red Robin, and theRivertown Mall!

We have a lot to look forward to this month.Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, andyou are all invited to join us for our Valentine’sDay Celebration! There are also many fun tripswe will be taking. Trips include: a visit to seeCory in Spring Lake, Coral Gables for lunch inSaugatuck, Celebration Cinema at RivertownMall, and Fricano’s Pizza for dinner. Two otherevents you won’t want to miss are the SuperBowl Party and our ’50s day Diner at ournoon meal!

I’m really looking forward to this month! Ihope to see you all at these exciting events.

God Bless,Natalie

StaffDarren Tigelaar AdministratorNatalie McComb Life Enrichment CoordinatorChristie Lubbers Admissions AssistantRick Deemter Maintenance SupervisorSteven Faulk ChaplainLouAnn Kloostra Housekeeping SupervisorShari Jackson Culinary SupervisorJennifer McClellan Cottages

Important Phone NumbersJenison Main Office (616) 457-9815Lodge Office (616) 284-4498Lodge Kitchen (616) 284-4495Maplewood Manor (616) 457-3576(Maint. Emergency)Jennifer McClellan (616) 450-7408

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Seasonal Section

A Landmarkfor Lincoln

The LincolnMemorial on theNational Mallin Washington, D.C.,honors the16th president ofthe United States,Abraham Lincoln.Born Feb. 12, 1809,Lincoln served from1861 to 1865.

The buildingcontains inscriptionsof Lincoln’sGettysburg Addressand his secondinaugural address.

Carved from28 blocks of whiteGeorgia marble, thestatue of Abe is19 feet tall.

The LincolnMemorial cost$3 million to build.

The structure wasdedicated on May 30,1922. About50,000 peopleattended theceremonies,including hundreds ofCivil War veteransand 78-year-oldRobert Todd Lincoln,the president’s son.

About 6 millionpeople visit the siteeach year.

Items of InterestGuardian Medical MonitoringGuardian’s personal emergency

response system is a medical alarm thatcan preserve the independence ofseniors while offering immediateresponse in the first critical moments ofan emergency with a hands-free,two-way connection.

Call Guardian Medical Monitoringat 1-888-349-2400.

• If anyone needs a ride to theAmerican House/Allen SpringsJenison Campus, Chuck Morrisfrom Cottage 957 is willing to pickyou up in his golf cart andtransport you. You can reach himat (616) 667-1149.

• Lodge Residents: Pleaseremember to discard your trashcorrectly. Put all trash in the big tallbins and any newspapers ormagazines in the smaller recycletub.

• Cottage and Villa Residents: Whencoming to the Lodge pleaseremember to park in the parking lotand not under the over hang.Thank you!

• Continental Breakfast is beingserved daily from 7:30 AM- 9 AM

Resident Council• Tuesday, February 21st @ 1 PM• In the Lodge dining room

after lunchCome with questions and comments!

Lodge BirthdayAnne V. February 2

Cottage BirthdaysStella H. February 2Esther D. February 5Jim N. February 12Joe F. February 19Jim S. February 20Barbara M. February 25

Save the

DateFeb. 1 Visit Cory in SLFeb. 2 Craft CornerFeb. 8 Coral GablesFeb. 9 ’50s Day DinerFeb. 10 Movie at the LodgeFeb. 13 Viola PerformanceFeb. 14 Valentine’s SocialFeb. 15 Rivertown MovieFeb. 21 Resident CouncilFeb. 21 Fricano’s PizzaFeb. 27 Tech Thyme

Super Bowl Party!!• Who: Allen Springs

Residents• What: Appetizers,

refreshments, and footballon the big screen!

• Where: Lodge Dining Room• When: Sunday, February 5th

@ 6PM

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Chaplain’s CornerUNLEASHING HOPE

REFUSE TO GO IT ALONEHave you ever had conflicts with

someone?There was a church where the

Preacher and the Song Leader werenot getting along. As time went on,the friction between the Preacherand the Song Leader began to spillover into the worship service.

For example, the first week, thePreacher preached on Commitmentand how we should dedicateourselves to the service of the Lord.

Right after that, the Song Leadergot up and led the song ‘I Shall NotBe Moved.’

The second week, the Preacherpreached on tithing and how weshould all gladly give and tithe ourmoney to the work of the Lord.

The Song Leader got up and ledthe song, ‘Jesus Paid It All.’

The third week the Preachertalked on gossiping and how weshould all watch our tongues.

The Song Leader led the song, ‘Ilove to tell the story.’

With all of this going on, thePreacher became very disgusted withthe situation and finally told thecongregation that he was consideringresigning.

The Song Leader got up and ledthe song, ‘Oh, Why Not Tonight?’

And it came to pass that thePreacher did, in fact resign.

The next week he informed thechurch that it was Jesus who led himthere, and it was Jesus who is takinghim away,

And the Song Leader led the song‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus.’

The Bible says, “...it is not good forthe man to be alone...” (Genesis 2:18)That’s because God designed youand I for relationships! Jesushimself said, "...love one another. As Ihave loved you...” (John 13:34)

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

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s DayCelebrationThe Valentine’s

Day Celebration is aparty that AmericanHouse holds everyyear at everycampus. We aredelighted to hold thissemi-formal eventhere at the Lodgeagain this year. Theevent will take placeTuesday, February14th, in the diningroom from 6:30- 8:00PM. There will beappetizers,beverages, music,dancing, and doorprizes! We encourageall Allen Springsresidents (singles andcouples) to attend. Itshould be a lovelyevening!

*You must be presentto claim a door prize

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February 2017Jension - Independent Living

Bus OutingEntertainmentLodge Dining RoomLodge Activity Room

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Meijer

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage2:00 Visit Cory in Spring Lake3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

210:00 Craft Corner12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour3:30 One-on-One Session7:00 Cribbage

310:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Games

412:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

512:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service6:00 Super Bowl Party

69:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Cards3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Pinochle

710:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Meijer3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

811:00 Lunch at Coral Gables in

Saugatuck12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage1:30 Hymn Sing with Connie3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

912:00 ’50s Day Diner12:30 Blood Pressures

1:00 Wii Bowling1:00 Guided Meditation Group3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Cribbage

1010:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour4:00 Movie “Steel Magnolia”6:30 Games

1112:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

1212:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

139:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Wizard of Oz Viola

Performance- Steve Brook3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Pinochle

1410:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Euchre2:00 Mystery Ride Out3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Valentine’s Day

Celebration7:00 Games

159:30 Meijer

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage2:00 Rivertown Movie Theater-

“A Dog’s Purpose”3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

1612:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Cribbage

1710:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Games

1812:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

1912:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

Presidents Day 209:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Bridge3:00 Cards3:00 Coffee Hour6:30 Pinochle

2110:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Resident Council1:00 Euchre2:00 Meijer3:00 Coffee Hour5:00 Fricano’s Pizza7:00 Games

229:30 Marge’s Donuts

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Cribbage1:30 Hymn Sing with Connie2:00 Target3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

239:30 Lodge Breakfast

10:00 Blood Pressures1:00 Wii Bowling1:00 Guided Meditation Group3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Cribbage

2410:00 Bible Study12:00 Noon Meal2:00 Manicures3:00 Coffee Hour5:00 Pizza Party6:30 Games

2512:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Wii Bowling3:00 Coffee Hour6:00 Games

2612:00 Noon Meal

3:00 Church Service

279:00 Men’s Group9:30 Exercise

12:00 Noon Meal1:00 Tech Thyme1:00 Bridge3:00 Coffee Hour3:00 Cards6:30 Pinochle

2810:00 Bingo12:00 Noon Meal

1:00 Euchre2:00 Aldi Grocery Store3:00 Coffee Hour7:00 Games

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Laugh Lines:

Riddled WithRomance

Q. What did theValentine card say tothe stamp?

A. Stick with meand we’ll go places.

Q. What did theoctopus say to hisvalentine?

A. I want to holdyour hand, hand,hand, hand, hand,hand, hand, hand.

Q. Why did thebanana go out withthe prune?

A. Because itcouldn’t get a date.

Q. What did thesnake give hisvalentine?

A. A hug and ahiss.

Q. What is a ram’sfavorite love song?

A. “I Only HaveEyes for Ewe.”

Q. What do squirrelsgive for Valentine’sDay?

A. Forget-me-nuts.

Plymouth Christian Kindergartners

Baldwin Street Middle School 8th Graders

Trip to Horrocks

A trip to the beach is a sight to see no matterwhat. Rain, shine.. Or snow.

Photo of the Month

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Interesting Chocolate FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Chocolate is a food enjoyed by

most people, especially at Valentine’sDay. Here are some interesting factsabout chocolate:

• Worldwide, consumers spendmore than $20 billion per year onchocolate products.

• It takes about 400 cacao beansto create 1 pound of chocolate.

• Chocolate is a great source ofantioxidants, which have beenshown to reduce a person’s riskof developing cancer or heartdisease.

• Snickers is the No. 1 sellingchocolate bar in the world.

• Eating dark chocolate inmoderation can lower a person’scholesterol levels.

• Americans prefer milk chocolateover dark chocolate; however,the consumption of darkchocolate is increasing.

• The first United States chocolatefactory was built in 1765.

• The average American eats 12pounds of chocolate every year.

• One tablespoon of cocoa powdercontains almost 10 percent of thedaily requirement for iron intake.

• The first chocolate candy barwas made in 1842.

• Chocolate is made from cacaobeans. However, the cacao beanis actually a seed.

Chocolate can offer some healthbenefits, but it should be eaten inmoderation because of the caloriesassociated with the fat and sugarcontent.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Craft Corner

Cookies in a Jar!Ten residents came for Craft Corner

last month! Join us this month in theActivity Room on February 2nd! Signup is in the sign up and outings book!

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1789: George Washington is

unanimously elected the first

president of the United States.

1909: The NAACP, the nation’s

oldest and largest civil rights

organization, is founded in

New York City.

1910: With the motto “Be

Prepared,” the Boy Scouts of

America is incorporated.

1925: A heroic five-day dog sled

relay across Alaska saves the

population of Nome from a deadly

diphtheria outbreak.

1933: The first issue of Newsweek

magazine is published.

1941: Providing a home away

from home for U.S. military

personnel, the United Service

Organizations is chartered. The USO

tradition of entertaining troops

continues today.

1959: NASCAR’s first Daytona 500

race is run at the new Daytona

International Speedway

in Florida.

1962: First lady Jacqueline Kennedy

hosts a televised tour of the recently

renovated White House.

1982: The comedy talk show

“Late Night With David Letterman”

premieres.

1995: In the driver’s seat of the

Discovery, astronaut Eileen Collins

becomes the first female pilot of a

space shuttle mission.

2000: The last original “Peanuts”

comic strip appears in newspapers

nationwide.

2005: At the Grammy Awards,

singer Ray Charles wins eight

posthumous awards for his final

album, “Genius Loves Company.”

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