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American House Troy

July 2017

Enriching the Lives of SeniorsSince 1979

American House StaffDebbie Smith Executive DirectorJamee Smith Assistant DirectorJennifer Rhodes Life Enrichment Director

Resident Support Services/The Medical Team

Nancy Luce, LPN NursePassion Beauford Site SupervisorMedical/Personal Care Serv. 248-307-0021

Medical/Health ServicesDr. Greg Hackel, Physician 313-972-9001(Tuesdays)Laura Wilkerson, NP 810-853-5875(Thursdays)

Theramax RehabRehab Services 248-588-9444

PodiatryDr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524

Beauty ShopDenise Vaden 248-597-4959

A Figure of SpeechPhrase: As American as apple pieMeaning: Authentically American; patrioticOrigin: Neither apples nor pie originated in the

United States, and the first known recipe for apple piewas published in an English cookbook in 1381. Appletrees and pies were brought to American shores inthe 1600s, and the pastry’s popularity grew alongwith the new nation. The phrase “as American asapple pie” was in use by 1860. It became a patrioticslogan during World War II, when American soldierssaid they were fighting “for Mom and apple pie.”

Hydrating FoodsStaying hydrated is important, especially when the

temperature soars. In addition to drinking water, trysnacking on these fruits and vegetables that are morethan 90 percent water: strawberries, watermelon,tomatoes, cucumbers, baby carrots and celery.

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Outings/Events

Our MarvelousMoon

For centuries,the Earth’s closestcelestial neighborhas fascinatedstargazers, inspiredworks of art andstirred the quest forspace travel. Explorethese facts aboutthe moon:

Earth’s onlynatural satellite isabout one-fourth thesize of our planet—about 2,160 milesin diameter.

The moon is240,000 miles awayand completes anorbit around ourplanet in about27 days.

The moon hasno atmosphere totrap heat or cold,producing extremetemperatures thatrange from minus280 degrees at nightto 260 degreesduring the day.

On July 20, 1969,Apollo 11 astronautNeil Armstrongbecame the firstperson to set footon the moon. In all,12 men have walkedon the moon.

Favorite Fair FoodsFair season is underway, and one of

the highlights of these annual festivalsis the delicious fare! Tempt your tastebuds with these classic foods:

Cotton candy. Originally called“fairy floss,” this colorful, fluffy spunsugar was introduced at the St. LouisWorld’s Fair in 1904 and has become afavorite of fairgoers.

Corn dogs. Hot dogs dipped incornmeal batter, deep-fried and servedon a stick have been staples sincethe 1940s.

Funnel cakes. Crisp on the outsideand light and airy on the inside, thisfried dough dessert is traditionallytopped with powdered sugar, butfruit, chocolate and ice cream arepopular add-ons.

Candy apples. Tart, crisp apples arecovered in sweet, hard candy or creamycaramel to make this snack-on-a-stick.

Kettle corn. Those who can’t decidebetween sweet and salty get the bestof both worlds in this popcorn treatseasoned with sugar and salt.

Turkey legs. Meat lovers can get theirfill with these giant gobbler legs that areeasy to eat while on the go.

Deep-fried anything. Candy bars,Twinkies, butter and salad are just afew of the many foods that fairvendors have dared to serve upbattered and deep-fried.

UnderstandingSunscreen

Wearing sunscreen is a safe,easy way to protect your skinfrom sun damage that can leadto premature aging, sunburn andskin cancer.

The ingredients in sunscreenwork together to block or absorbthe sun’s ultraviolet rays beforethey reach your skin. Chooseproducts labeled as broad-spectrum, which means theyprotect against both UVA rays(the cause of wrinkles and agespots) and UVB rays (the causeof sunburn).

The Food and DrugAdministration recommendssunscreens with a sun protectionfactor of at least 15, whiledermatologists advise usingSPF 30 or above. This numberrefers to the percentage of thesun’s rays that the sunscreenblocks. SPF 15 filters out93 percent of incoming rays, andSPF 30 filters out 97 percent.

About 15–30 minutes beforeyou go outside, apply 1 ounce—about a full shot glass—ofsunscreen to the parts of yourbody not covered by clothing.Don’t forget the tops of your feet,the tips of your ears and anyexposed areas of your scalp.

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LarkspurLove and happiness

F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | JULY

Appalachian AdventureIn the wilderness of the

Appalachian Mountains, a pathwinds for 2,190 miles through14 states from Georgia to Maine.The Appalachian National ScenicTrail is one of the world’s longestand most famous hiking trails.

In 1925, a group of outdoorenthusiasts gathered to discusstheir dream of building anextensive footpath that would allowhikers to experience the beautyand splendor of the AppalachianMountains. The Appalachian Trailwas completed in 1937 thanksto volunteers, who formed theAppalachian Trail Conservancy.Today, the trail is still managed bythe group, along with the NationalPark Service, the U.S. ForestService and other organizations.

Each year, the trail attracts about3 million visitors, with most walkingsections of it in one-day andmulti-day trips, but more attentionis given to thru-hikers, those who

trek the entire trail in one continuoustrip. The first person to complete thisfeat was World War II veteran EarlShaffer of Pennsylvania, who hikedthe trail in 1948, then again in 1965and 1998 (at age 79!). A typical thru-hiker needs five to seven months tocomplete the journey’s approximately5 million footsteps.

The Appalachian Trail is part ofthe Triple Crown of long-distancehiking in the U.S., along with theContinental Divide Trail and thePacific Crest Trail.

The Appalachian Trailwinds for 2,190 miles

through 14 states

Entertainment!!

“The butterfly countsnot months but

moments, and hastime enough.”

—RabindranathTagore

“Just as the birdsings or the butterfly

soars, because itis his natural

characteristic, sothe artist works.”

—Alma Gluck

“Float like a butterfly,sting like a bee.”—Muhammad Ali

“Literature andbutterflies are the two

sweetest passionsknown to man.”

—Vladimir Nabokov

“Love is like abutterfly, a rare and

gentle thing.”—Dolly Parton

“I dreamed I was abutterfly, flitting

around in the sky;then I awoke. Now Iwonder: Am I a manwho dreamt of beinga butterfly, or am I abutterfly dreamingthat I am a man?”

—Chuang Tzu

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR

2:00 Dr. Quinn Series TR3:00 Kings in the Corner AC6:00 Movie TR

29:00 Sing Along w/Brian LR

10:30 Communion TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Movie TR

38:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Short Stories w/ Joyce S. TR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop LR

7:00 Bingo DR

Independence Day 48:45 Exercise! DR

10:00 Crafts AR26:00 Cards AR2

58:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:00 Therapy in Color AR23:00 Bible Study TR7:00 Bingo DR

68:45 Chair Exercise (Video) TR9:00 1 Meijer

10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble AC3:00 New Series -Victoria TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Games AR2

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Good Times!!

‘I Love aParade’

From marchingbands and floats tofire trucks andanimals, parades area festive way tocelebrate a holiday orevent. March into adiscussion of yourparade memories.

Did you attendlocal parades whenyou were a child?What were they like?Were they in a smalltown or big city?

What was yourfavorite part of aparade when youwere a youngster?What about as anadult spectator?

Have you everparticipated in aparade? What wasthe occasion? Didyou walk, wave froma float, ride a horse,or cruise the route inanother form oftransportation?Describe theexperience.

A grand marshalusually leads theprocession. Haveyou or someoneyou know had thehonor of being agrand marshal?

The Healthy Kickof Horseradish

At first glance, horseradishappears to be a plain, pale root, butas far back as ancient Greece,people have valued the vegetable asworth its weight in gold. Famous foradding a sharp, distinct flavor todishes, horseradish also has anumber of health benefits.

Native to parts of Europe and Asia,horseradish is in the same plantfamily as broccoli, cabbage, Brusselssprouts and mustard greens. Cuttinginto the root releases oils thatproduce its pungent aroma and heat.

Horseradish is most commonly

eaten as a condiment by gratingthe root and adding it to spreads,dressings and sauces forsandwiches, salads, beef andseafood. The prepared horseradishsold in grocery stores usuallyconsists of grated horseradish andvinegar, which helps stabilize theingredient’s potent spice level.

Like many spicy foods, the kickfrom horseradish can clear thesinuses. A source of fiber,vitamin C, potassium, calciumand several other nutrients, thevegetable also contains powerfulcancer-fighting enzymes calledglucosinolates, plus naturalantibacterial properties that canhelp protect the body frominfections. Additionally, horseradishis used to aid digestion, ease painfrom sinus headaches and boostenergy and concentration.

Horseradish addsa sharp, distinct flavor

to dishes

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Looking Back atSummer Camps

For over a century, summer campshave provided countless childrenthe opportunity to connect withnature, learn valuable skills andcreate memories.

In the late 1800s, overnight campsbegan popping up in the northeasternU.S. as a means for boys to breakaway from city life and buildcharacter, and were generally gearedtoward those from wealthy families.By the early 1900s, summer campsgrew in number and diversity. Nationalorganizations like the YMCA and BoyScouts catered adventures for boysfrom all social classes. Many of thesecamps focused on military basics andsurvival skills.

At about the same time, summersleep-away camps for girls wereestablished to teach life skills andencourage independence. The CampFire Girls and Girl Scouts wereamong the programs that providedthese outdoor experiences foryoung women.

Starting in the 1950s, specialtycamps began to concentrate onspecific pursuits, such as academics,art, sports and music. Camps werealso created for children withspecial needs and medical conditions.Today, there is a camp for nearlyevery interest.

The Mighty TigerThe lion may be called the king of

the jungle, but it’s really the tiger whoshould wear the crown. Tigers are thelargest members of the cat family, andhave long been revered for theirbeautiful striped coats and powerfulhunting skills.

There were once nine subspeciesof wild tigers, but now only six remainand are endangered. They live invarious habitats throughout Asia. Thelargest of the cats, the Siberian tiger,primarily roams the cold, mountainousregions of Russia.

No two tigers have the samepattern of markings, which extends totheir skin. Their orange and white furwith black vertical stripes acts ascamouflage while they seek out prey.Tigers do most of their hunting atnight, and can jump more than 30 feetto attack large animals like deer,antelope and water buffalo.

A tiger’s roar can be heard almost2 miles away. Scientists believe theyroar to find mates or to warn othertigers to stay out of their territory. Likedomestic cats, tigers make a variety ofsounds, such as hissing, snarling andpurring. Unlike most house cats,however, these felines love the waterand are skilled swimmers.

Fewer than 4,000 tigers are left inthe wild, where they typically liveabout 20 years.

Happenings!

SummerCruisin’

A 70-year-old manbought his first ridinglawn mower. Afterusing it, he braggedto his grandson, “Ittook me only an hourand a half to mow thelawn. It used to takeyour grandmothertwo days to do it all!”

A woman teachingher son to ride a bikeshouted, “Step backon the pedals, andthe bike will brake!”The boy nodded, butrode straight intoa bush.

“Why didn’t youpush back on thepedals?” she asked,helping him up.

“You said ifI did, the bikewould break.”

“My wife calledme. She said,‘There’s water in thecarburetor.’ I said,‘Where’s the car?’She said, ‘In thelake.’” —HennyYoungman

What has fourwheels and flies?A garbage truck.

July 2017

Space Probes

Since the space program began, the U.S. has launched hundreds of spacecraft,

ranging from satellites circling the Earth to probes surveying other planets. Your

mission: Explore some of these machines and their journeys into space.

Year Spacecraft Mission

1962 Mariner 2 Gather data about Venus.

1972 Pioneer 10 Observe Jupiter and deep space.

1977 Voyager 1 & 2 Explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

1989 Galileo Study Jupiter and its moons.

1990 Hubble Telescope Orbit Earth and provide images of space.

1997 Cassini-Huygens Orbit Saturn and study its rings and moons.

2003 Spirit &

Opportunity Rovers Land on Mars and explore its terrain.

2006 New Horizons Learn about Pluto and the outer solar system.

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