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American House Cedarlake

14800 S Van Dyke Road | Plainfield | Illinois | 60544(815) 254-3564 | americanhouse.com

August 2016

Cedarlake’s Friendly StaffMark Miron, Executive Director

Lisa Choinski, Assistant Executive DirectorPatti Eulitz, Life Enrichment Director

Sam Bugarsky, Culinary DirectorCrystal Eichhorst, Sales & Marketing Director

Carol Malinoski, AL Wellness DirectorJuan Diaz, Maintenance Director

Happy Birthday!August 7th Lorna S.August 10th Ernie H.August 10th Sue G.August 13th Nancy D.August 18th Charlotte T.

Great Value Living at AmericanHouse Cedarlake

There’s so much to be thankful for in our lives. Forthose working at Cedarlake we appreciate thisbeautiful community and enjoy providing service forour residents. Our staff is always striving to improveand your continuous feedback is very important. Wehope you are enjoying all the benefits of living in thisbeautiful senior living community.

Since the Grand Celebration on June 22nd, therehave been strong sales activity as more seniors learnabout our community. Our newly renovated areas inthe Wheatland building are beautiful and a greatenhancement - Dining Room, Bistro, Exercise Center,and Lobby area. We hope you are taking advantageof the new outdoor patio furniture, gas grill, and thewonderful “gliders” located outside the lobby in theWheatland. We have also made investments withcarpeting and granite counter tops in the CedarRoom for our Renwick residents.

Some of the other special attractions to Cedarlakeis the wonderful food being served daily by Chef Samand his culinary team. We know how important agreat dining program is to your overall satisfaction.Our Life Enrichment program is also outstanding -with Patti and Karen being so creative in bringing thebest activities, events and outings possible. Asalways, we appreciate your support and are verythankful you have selected Cedarlake as your home.Summer is going by quickly, so enjoy the niceweather and I wish you all the best.

Mark Miron, Executive Director

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Life Enrichment CornerTry something new! Check out

the calendar and meet some newfriends! We have a fine selectionof meetings, clubs, committees,activities, and outings. You couldbe quite busy if you would like!Everyone is invited to attend allof the different activities on thecalendar! Even though we maycall something a committee, a

meeting, or a club, each item isopen to all residents of

Cedarlake! Some crafts oroutings may require a small fee.This will be made known to you

on the sign-up sheets, kept in thelibrary, when this is applicable fora reservation, or when suppliesare needed to be purchased for

the activity. Life Enrichment is foryou! We host a meeting once a

month that appeared on thecalendar as “Life Enrichment

Meeting.” We have changed thename of this to “Entertainment &Outing Meeting.” This is where

residents get together with a staffmember and discuss new

possibilities in places to dine,new places to visit, live

entertainment you would like tosee, local options, and historicalevents to book. We love to hear

from all residents and get thegreat ideas from putting our

experienced lives together. Wehave a lot of fun planning as wellas executing the final decisionsand reservations! Hope to see

you mingling at a function soon!

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Friends and Family Referral ProgramWe have had several residents refer friends and family to Cedarlake! We ask thatyou keep up the great work of spreading the word of how wonderful it is to livehere! Share your story with someone and be amazed at how that story could

change someone else’s life!~ A referral bonus of $1000 to the resident who referred a new prospect that

was not in our data base and has lived here for 30 days.~ The prospect has to be 55+ and the resident must have received permission

that we are able to contact them.~ Contact the Marketing Team for information or with any questions you

may have.~ Be sure to tell your friend or family member to mention your name so that you

get the referral bonus.Thank you from the Marketing Team!

Resident TownHall Meeting

We are holding two Town Hallmeetings on Wednesday,

August 10th,at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.,

in the Community Room.We encourage everyone to attend

one of the meetings andlearn about all the new thingsgoing on in our community.Your questions are always

welcome.

AMC Theatre andLunch Outing

Friday, August 26th, we will go onan outing to enjoy lunch and a

movie! The movie title and showtime is to be announced as it getscloser to the date. This informationis not available to us at this time.

We will keep you informed as soonas we are! AMC Naperville is

conveniently located to us, as wellas Panera Bread where we will dineal fresco or in the comfort of A/C!

KindnessAct of

Some “Sparkling”Residents!

Don P.Angie Z.

Aldona B.Michael O.Kathryn M.

“I stopped looking for the light. Idecided to become it instead”!

Self DefenseTerre Theis, one of our Silver

Sneakers instructors, will be in theCommunity Room on Thursday,

August 18th, at 2:30 p.m., to talkabout Self Defense for Seniors.

Please plan on attending to learnsome new ways to stay safe.

Front Desk(815) 254-3564

LunchReservations

Taken8 a.m.–8 p.m.

(815) 733-0078

CedarlakeCell Phone(815) 733-0078

Cedarlake BusTom’s Number:(815) 353-2874

Wellness Center(815) 267-3790

Comcast(800) 266-2278

AT & T(800) 244-4444

Hair SalonColleen

Thursdays 1–5 p.m.(815) 405-2717

VickiWednesdays 8 - 4 &

Fridays 8 - 4(815) 955-6991

PlainfieldLibrary

(815) 436-6639

Pace Bus(800) 244-4410

PlainfieldShuttle

(815) 436-1112

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August 2016Cedarlake

ActivitiesOutingsEntertainmentResident Run Activities

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

ENJOYSUMMER!

110:30 Greeting Card Making (AC)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)2:30 The Price Is Right Game

(AC)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)

210:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Ageless Grace (CR)

2:30 Entertainment by ChrisColletti (CR)

4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)

38:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)9:00 Larry’s Diner - All Men Invited!

Sign up in the Library1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie Committee Meeting (R3)3:00 Short Story Reading (RL)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Canasta (AC)

48:30 Bus Transportation9:00 Bus Transportation

10:00 Hand Massage (R3)10:30 Adult Coloring (RL)

1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:00 Ageless Grace (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)

58:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Joyful Life Club (CR)1:30 Hand Bell Practice (AC)2:30 Movie: Andre Rieu-The

Flying Dutchman (CR)(popcorn day!)

3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)

610:30 Drumming Circle with

Mary Helen (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Stake Out - 1987

Version (CR)

71:00 Nondenominational

Service (CR)2:00 Movie: Risen (CR)

810:00 Hand Massage (R3) (Sign Up

Required)10:30 Zen Garden Craft (AC) Sign Up

in Library1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)3:30 Centennial Dice Game (AC)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)


2:00 Light House Painting(AC) (Sign Up in Library)



10:30 Town Hall Meeting (CR)1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Town Hall Meeting (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Resident Ambassador Meeting

(CD)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Canasta (AC)


10:30 Outdoor Croquet (Meet at theRenwick Door)

1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 Entertainment by Samuel Lazoda

“Mo” Beats Blues Duet (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 Entertainment & OutingMeeting (RL)

1:30 Hand Bell Practice (AC)2:30 Movie: The Butler (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)

1310:30 BINGO (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Mall Cop 26:00 Happy Hour! (Blue Spruce

Dining Room)

1410:30 Depart for 10:45 Mass @

St. Mary Immaculate(Renwick Door Entrance)

1:00 NondenominationalService (CR)

2:00 Movie: The Wizard ofOz (CR)

1510:30 Mandala Coloring (AC)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Left, Center, Right Dice

Game (AC)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)

1610:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Ageless Grace (CR)2:30 Entertainment by Kym

Frankovelgia (CR)3:30 Birthday Party

Refreshments (Blue Spruce)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Bunco Tournament (Sign Up inLibrary) (CD)

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Beanbag Baseball Game AT Oswego

(Sign Up Necessary for BusTransportation) (Ll)

2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Canasta (AC)


10:00 Hand Massage (R3)1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 Self Defense for Seniors presented by

Terre Theis (CR)3:00 Culinary Meeting (Blue Spruce Dining

Room)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 Rodgers & HammersteinPresentation by John Boda(CR)

1:30 Hand Bell Practice (AC)2:30 Movie: My Big Fat Greek

Wedding (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)

2012:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Forbidden Planet

(CR)

211:00 Nondenominational

Service (CR)2:00 Movie: Slum Dog

Millionaire (CR)

2210:30 TRIAD - (Information for seniors

about safety, health, and well being)Presentation on Medicare (CR)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)4:30 BINGO: Cedarlake Cares (Blue

Spruce Dining Room)

2310:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Red Hat Ladies Meeting

(CR)2:00 Presentation by Tim Wilsey:

Marilyn Monroe (CD)2:00 Ageless Grace (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Euchre Tournament (AC) Sign Upin Library)

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Professor Gary Midkiff to present

“Cuba & the U.S. (CR)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Canasta (AC)


10:30 Downers Grove Naturalist, MargeTrocki, Beekeeper to Present (CR)

1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:00 Ageless Grace (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)

2612:00 Lunch & A Movie Outing (Movie

& Time To Be Announced)8:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:00 Hand Massage (R3)1:30 Hand Bell Practice (AC)2:30 Movie: Celtic Thunder Storm

(CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)

2712:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: My Best Friend’s

Wedding (CR)6:00 Happy Hour! (Blue Spruce

Dining Room)

2810:30 Depart for 10:45 Mass @

St. Mary Immaculate(Renwick Door Entrance)

1:00 NondenominationalService (CR)

2:00 Movie: Mr. & Mrs. Smith(CR)

2910:00 Hand Massage (R3) (Sign Up

Required)10:30 Mind Benders (B)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)3:30 Jewelry Making (AC)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)


2:30 Building the Plane withWayne! Presentation(CR)



10:30 Hollywood Casino Outing(Depart from Renwick Entrance)

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:30 Trivia (B)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Canasta (AC)

Room Key for Activities/EntertainmentAC - Arts & Crafts Room (3rd Floor in WheatlandBuilding)CD - Cedar RoomCR - Community RoomL - Loft (2nd Floor Renwick Building)Ll - LibraryW - Wellness CenterRL - Renwick Lounge (2nd Floor)R3 - Renwick Lounge 3rd FloorB - Americana BistroBS - Blue Spruce Dining Room

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Exercise

Please check withyour physician

beforestarting any

exercise program.Fitness programs are

all held in theCommunity Room.

Silver SneakersBasic Chair ClassMonday through

Friday9:15 a.m. to 9:45

a.m.Fifteen minutesoptional cardio

9:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Ageless GraceOur kick off for

Ageless Grace wasa success and wellattended. Having

Karen for ourinstructor will be fun

and lively! Allresidents are

encouraged to seefor themselves at oneof the many classesoffered throughoutthe month. No need

to sign up! Just showup and be preparedto get energized and

possibly use yourvoice to sing! Pleasecheck the calendarfor days and times.Enjoy and keep on

moving!

Play, Create, Explore!Greeting Card Making

Monday, August 1, at 10:30 a.m.The Price Is Right Game

Monday, August 1, at 2:30 p.m.Movie Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 3, at 2:00 p.m.Short Story Reading

Wednesday, August 3, at 3:00 p.m.Adult Coloring

Thursday, August 4, at 10:30 a.m.Joyful Life Club

Friday, August 5, at 10:30 a.m.Drumming Circle

Saturday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m.Zen Garden - Craft

Monday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m.Centennial Dice Game

Monday, August 8, at 3:30 p.m.Light House Painting

Tuesday, August 9, at 2:00 p.m.Outdoor Croquet

Thursday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m.Entertainment & Outing MeetingFriday, August 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Play, Create, Explore!Mandala Coloring

Monday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m.Left, Center, Right Dice GameMonday, August 15, at 3:00 p.m.

Bunco TournamentWednesday, August 17, at

10:30 a.m.Culinary Meeting

Thursday, August 18, at 3:00 p.m.TRIAD Meeting

Monday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.Cedarlake Cares BINGO

Monday, August 22, at 4:30 p.m.Red Hat Ladies Meeting

Tuesday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m.Euchre Tournament

Wednesday, August 24, at10:30 a.m.

Mind BendersMonday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m.

Jewelry MakingMonday, August 29, at 3:30 p.m.

TriviaWednesday, August 31, at

2:30 p.m.

Building the Plane With Wayne!On Tuesday, August 30th, in the Community Room, at 2:30 p.m., Wayne

Brazinski will be here giving a presentation on the work he has been busy doingwith his father, Don, our fellow resident. Wayne will chat with us about the

Father/Son projects they have worked on over the years, starting withmotorcycles in the 1980s to aircrafts in the 2000s. Don and Wayne are also very

involved with local aviation and volunteer extensively with the ExperimentalAircraft Association (EAA) making aviation accessible to people from all walks of

life. Everyone is welcome for this informative presentation. Please join us!

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Interesting Cherry FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Michigan ranks No. 1 in the nation

for growing cherries. I hope you findthe following facts on cherriesinteresting.

• Traverse City, Mich., is the homeof the annual Cherry Festival.

• Cherries, especially darkcherries, are a greater source ofantioxidants than grapes,oranges, plums, strawberries andraspberries combined.

• There are more than 1,000different cherry tree varieties inthe U.S.

• It is believed that cherries werediscovered around 70 B.C.

• One cup of cherries has only74 calories.

• Cherries are actually part of therose family.

• The largest cherry pie everweighed was 39,683 pounds.

• Eau Claire, Mich., is known asthe Cherry Pit Spitting Capital ofthe World. It holds an annualcherry pit spitting contest.

• Cherries contain cyanidin, whichis an anti-inflammatory and canhelp treat gout.

• The average cherry pie has 250cherries.

• The annual U.S. cherry crop is300 million pounds. Michigancherries make up 75 percent ofthis count.

• Michigan has 35,000 acres ofcherry trees.

Hand Massage ReflexologyOur Life Enrichment Coordinator,

Karen, is certified for hand massages!She has set aside one hour slots

throughout the month so everyonewho would like to try this comfortingmassage with relaxing effects mightbe able to do so. Karen will be using

coconut oil to massage the hands in acalming and soothing way. Each

therapy session will last about fifteenminutes per person, so Karen will beable to have four residents per hoursign up for her “hands on” therapy.Sign up is necessary for a session.

The sign-up sheets will be kept in thelibrary and the therapy sessions will

be in the Renwick Building on the 3rdfloor. (R3)

Massage is known to reduce stressand uplift the mood!

Culinary CornerThank you to all who

dine in the BlueSpruce! I want to

thank you all for yourpatience and

empathy these pastweeks as my staffand myself worked

through the newendeavor of movingmeals into our newspace! We are stillworking throughsome details and

have gotten a lot ofgood feedback andideas from you to

consider andimplement. I am veryappreciative of yoursuggestions. Most ofall, I am thankful foryour patience and

understanding in thiswhole new process.Thank you for being

so kind.Sincerely,Chef Sam

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Nancy Dominis was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and met her husband, John,in Philadelphia on July 4th, 52 years ago. They were married in Horseheads, NewYork. They have three sons, two living close by and one in Finland (miss him a lot).They have six grandgirls and one grandson to Grampa’s delight! Nancy and Johnmoved to Cedarlake two years ago with Rudi, their pitbull cross, who passed away,sadly, three weeks after their arrival. Nancy really would like another dog, but John isagainst the early morning walks. He bought her a Bonsai (small Japanese tree) to carefor and greet each morning. Nancy studied archaeology but was sidetracked by a3½ year move to Amsterdam and Antwerp, and had two sons born in Holland. Shewas a stay-at-home mom for her three boys and moved wherever her husband’sengineering career took the family. As the boys grew, Nancy became a bookseller,first owning a Book Rack and then working for B. Dalton. They moved to Holland,Belgium, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Tower Lakes, Illinois, Memphis, Tennessee, andlastly to Ottawa, Illinois near their oldest son and family, after retiring. Nancy canspeak some French, Dutch, and Croatian (John’s family). At Cedarlake, Nancy lovesto create miniatures, house boxes and “stand alones.” She is an avid reader and raidsthe library here often. She keeps Judi at the Plainfield Library very busy! Crafts,puzzles, and adult coloring activities are some of her favorite pastimes. She is amusician in the Hand Bell Choir and calls herself a “Ding-a-Ling” lady. Her motto is“Don’t sweat the small stuff.” This has really helped her in raising three rowdy boysand having to move so often!

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