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American House Southfield

September 2016

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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. As the days grow shorter and thetemperatures dip, enjoy the changing seasons

and look forward to festive holidaycelebrations. Fall is here, enjoy the season!

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

Honoring Our HeroesOur world changed drastically on Sept. 11, 2001. That

day, many Americans lost loved ones, security and,perhaps, a little hope. But from the wreckage of

buildings and lives, we found the courage to uniteand to share our strength with our neighbors. WhileSeptember will always be a month of remembrance,

it’s also a time to give thanks for the men and womenwho risked their lives to help others, for the neighborswho were there in our time of need and for ourselves

for having the heart to hope once again.

Wit & Wisdom“A hero is someone who has given his or her life

to something bigger than oneself.”—Joseph Campbell

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Welc meNew Residents

We Welcome:Shirley MasseyNorene Lawson

Please join us onFriday, September

2, 2016 for ourmonthly meet andmingle so we canwelcome our new

residents! There willbe entertainment and

light refreshments!

All Hail theAmpersand

A relatively newdesignation, NationalAmpersand Day(Sept. 8) wasfounded in 2015 bydesigner andtypographer ChazDeSimone. Theampersand (&) is ajoining of the letters“e” and “t,” which inLatin is “et” or“and.” NationalPunctuation Day isalso this month, onSept. 24, but thecomma has to sharethe spotlight with thesemicolon andellipsis, while theampersand gets aday all to itself!

LifeEnrichment

Although summer may be windingdown, our activities are not! We have alot going on this month, especiallyGrandparents Day, which will be heldon Saturday, September 11th, from 11AM to 2 PM in our Courtyard. Come ondown, bring your kids and grandkids toa fun-filled day to celebrategrandparents. We will have food,games, and good music! We are alsohaving a special ‘Shop ‘til You Drop’event on Tuesday, September 20,2016. We leave at 9:30 for a dayof shopping!

Happy Fall!Life Enrichment DirectorJenna Shelby

CornerMaintenance

Just a friendly reminder, please becareful when disposing of trash.Whether it be in your apartment or inthe trash room, please do NOT disposeof any liquids. Please pour them outprior to disposing of the container. Also,please be sure to tie the trash bagtightly to help prevent spills and foulscents. Your cooperation is greatlyappreciated!

Maintenance SupervisorReginald Glaspie

CornerDirector’s

Dear Residents,Hello everyone! Can you

believe fall is right around thecorner? As Septemberapproaches, we keep those inour prayers and in our heartswhose lives were taken onSept. 11. We honor the memoryof those we’ve lost and hopeyou’ll take some time on the 11thto remember the many who diedon this tragic day. Thank you tothose who have served ourcountry! Please remember not toopen any doors for anybodyvisiting our community. Allguests are to be let in by ourOffice staff via telephone. IF yousee anyone opening the door,please contact the Main office.Have a wonderful Fall season!

God bless!Executive DirectorBelinda Smith

Monkeyin’ AroundAmerican TV sitcom “The

Monkees” premiered onSept. 12, 1966, starring DavyJones, Micky Dolenz, MichaelNesmith and Peter Tork asmembers of a rock ’n’ roll band.Initially intended to remain afictional group, the quartet wenton to achieve real-life musicalsuccess with hits including “LastTrain to Clarksville” and“Daydream Believer.”

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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:

(248) 208-0096After 8 p.m. please contact

Clarence at(248) 353-5835

In-Home Doctor VisitsDr. Cohen, MD

Call for appointment,(313) 972-9001.

All Dr. Cohen visits will take placein your private apartment.

In-Home Podiatry Visits (B1-113)For appointment, call

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

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

(subject to change)On-Site Physical Therapy Clinic

By Spectrum Home Care, Inc.For appointment, call

(248) 591-9500.

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 weightroom.

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

Mark ItUse a shoelace as

a bookmark thatwon’t bend or slideout easily inside abackpack orhandbag.

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September 2016Southfield

EntertainmentOutingsNew ActivityHealth and Fitness

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:30 Detroit Princess Cruise

10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)

29:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Meijer Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Meet and Mingle (DR)

310:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)

1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

410:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Afternoon Movie & Ice Cream

Social (VM)

Labor Day 59:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Fun & Facts (VM)10:30 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)12:00 Know it or Blow it (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Current Events (VM)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:30 Finish the phrase (VM)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

69:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)

10:00 Cooking w/ Jenna (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

79:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Choir Rehearsal (ML)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

89:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)

99:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Kroger Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Arts & Crafts (VM)

1010:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)

1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

1110:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)11:30 Grandparents Day

Celebration (Courtyard)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)

129:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Fun & Facts (VM)10:30 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)12:00 Know it or Blow it (VM)1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:30 Finish the phrase (VM)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

139:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Cooking w/ Jenna (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

149:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

159:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)

169:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Personal Errands

10:00 Meijer Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Guess Who (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Happy Hour Birthday Bash with Live

Entertainment (DR)

1710:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)

1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

1810:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Afternoon Movie & Ice Cream

Social (VM)

199:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Fun & Facts (VM)10:30 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)12:00 Know it or Blow it (VM)1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:30 Finish the phrase (VM)3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

209:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:30 Shop ‘til You Drop

10:00 Cooking w/ Jenna (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

219:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

229:00 Personal Errands9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Blakes Apple Orchard10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)

239:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Personal Errands

10:00 Kroger Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)12:00 1st Annual Rummage Sale (DR)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)1:30 Guess Who (VM)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)

2410:00 Puzzle Hour (VM)

1:30 Bid Whist (BLD#2 DR)3:00 Prize Bingo (DR)

2510:00 Interdenominational Church

Service (VM)1:30 Bridge Club (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Afternoon Movie & Ice Cream

Social (VM)

269:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 History Fun & Facts (VM)10:30 Puzzle Hour (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)12:00 Know it or Blow it (VM)

1:30 Current Events (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Wii Bowling Practice (VM)2:00 Ladder Ball (DR)2:30 Finish the phrase (VM)2:30 Bingo Bash3:00 Walking Club (VM)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

279:00 Coffee w/ Jenna (DR)9:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Cooking w/ Jenna (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Tai Chi (VM)2:30 Blood Pressure Checks (VM)3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans6:30 Bingo Night (DR)

289:00 Morning Stretch (VM)

10:00 Prize Trivia (VM)11:00 Toss & Talk (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Stretch Stride & Strive (VM)3:00 Bingo (DR)6:00 Movie Night (VM)

299:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Personal Errands

10:30 News & Views (BLD#2 Lobby)11:00 Splash of Color (Store)11:30 One on One (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:00 Exercise & Balance Class (DR)3:00 Bible Study (VM)

309:00 Morning Stretch (VM)9:00 Personal Errands

10:00 Meijer Trip11:00 Exercise Bingo (VM)11:30 One on One (VM)

1:30 Guess Who (VM)1:30 Kings in the Corner (BLD#2 DR)2:30 Helping Hands (DR)3:00 Fall into Fashion (DR)

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Shop ‘tillYou Drop

Enjoy a leisurelyshopping experience.It may be a newsweater, or a newpair of shoes you arelooking for, or maybeyou just want to getout for a while. Our“Shop ‘til you drop”trip will take place onTuesday, Sept. 20th.The bus will depart at9:00 am. Please meetin the Main Lobby ofBuilding 1 if you planon attending this trip.Also be sure to signup in the ActivityBook, located in theMain Lobby ofBuilding 1. Please beon time. Grab yourwalking shoes &wallets and meet mein the Lobby!

Start ShoppingFall does not arrive

until later this month,but it’s a good timeto start planning yourholiday shopping.Take advantage ofsales now, and you’llbe able to relax inDecember.

Fall Into FashionSummer often brings sweltering

weather, and temperatures staypretty warm in the early Fall season.Our desire to stay cool usuallyoutweighs our fashion sense.However, looking good and beingcomfortable in the heat are notmutually exclusive. This fall stay cooland stylish. We are seeking modelsfor our “Fall into Fashion” show onFriday, September 30, 2016 at 3p.m. in the Dining Room. Please signup in Activity Book, located in theMain lobby of Building 1, if you wouldlike to walk the runway.

To Your Health: TeatimeWhen you make tea, steep the tea

bag for at least five minutes to getthe most health benefits. Teaconsumption can lower the risk ofheart attack, certain cancers andtype 2 diabetes. A British study foundthat tea steeped for five minutes hadmore antioxidants than tea steepedfor just one or two minutes.

Jimmy Johns StadiumDon’t forget, for those who

reserved tickets...The LouisvilleSlugger Warriors, woundedveterans and nationally recognizedsoftball team, will take on theDetroit Connection during theAmerican House All-Star Game atJimmy John’s Field on Saturday,September 10, at 1p.m. On this15th anniversary of 9/11, join us inshowing our appreciation to thesecourageous heroes for their serviceand sacrifice. American HouseAll-Star Game featuring LouisvilleSlugger Warriors vs. the DetroitConnection-Sept. 10th at 1pm atJimmy John’s field in Utica.American House Hazel Parkemployee and Detroit Connectionplayer Tony Perry ready to face theWarriors for this highly anticipatedgame. Warriors include 2016Invictus Gold Medalist, LeonardAnderson and 2016 recipient of thePresident’s Lifetime AchievementAward, Christopher Ferrell.

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

September Babies!Thelma P. 3Edward W. 3Mary M. 5Annie Ruth P. 5Thessia D. 10Corbin E 11Leamon W. 13Lorraine R. 17Rose D. 17Linda J. 22Margaret J. 23Izolar G. 25Netdeen N. 28Izolar G. 29

Join us on Friday, September 16, at3 p.m. during Happy Hour in the

Dining Room for our monthly BirthdayBash. Light refreshments will be

served. See you there!

American House ChoirIt’s that time again, the American

House Choir season will begin thismonth. If you are interested in

becoming a member of our Choirplease sign up in the Activity Book,

located in the Main office of Building1. Remember you don’t have to be the

BEST singer, you just have to LOVEto sing.

National Grandparents DayWe would like to wish all the

grandparents in our community aHappy Grandparents Day, which isthe first Sunday after Labor Day.

Grandparents make a real differencein the lives of their grandchildren.

Please join us on Sunday, Sept. 11, inthe courtyard from 11-2, for a

fun-filled afternoon. Thiscarnival-themed outdoor celebration

will include face painting, cottoncandy, water balloons, dancing andmuch more. Guests are welcome, so

be sure to invite your children,grandchildren and great-grandchildrento join in on all of the fun. If you haveany guests joining you for this event,please be sure to RSVP, so that we

have a head count for lunch. You cando so by signing up in the ActivityBook located in the Main Lobby of

Building 1.

1st Annual Rummage SaleOne person’s trash, is another

person’s treasure. Rummage Salesare a great place to score secondhandgoods for a sweet price. Do you haveunwanted dishes, clothes, CD’s, andwant to downsize? Bring ‘em down tothe Rummage Sale on Friday,September 23, 2016 at 3 p.m Pleasesign up in the Activity book, and seeJenna for more details.

Send Your Suppliesto School

If you have art or craft supplies youwon’t use, call an area school and askif they would like the items. Theteachers will probably be thrilled toreceive some donated supplies.

A huge thanks toour wonderful

volunteers for all oftheir help to make

this AmericanHouse better:

VolunteerCorner

Mavis S.Rose D.

Latrelle P-MMazie B.

Annie Ruth P.Thelma P.

Margaret J.Mary M.Rita A.

Thelma S.Jackie M.

Ed K.

Stay SocialHelp keep your

mind healthy andactive by spendingtime with friends andfamily, serving as avolunteer, or joining asocial club. If you areinterested involunteering, pleasebe sure to sign up inthe Activity Book,located in the Mainlobby of Building 1.Thanks again to all ofour volunteers, wecouldn’t do it withoutyou!

September 2016

GRANDS

NATIONAL

are great!

{SUNDAY AFTER LABOR DAY}

GRANDPARENTSDAY

National Day of Service and Remembrance

Patriot Day

Sept. 11

A moment in our lives, forever in our hearts.