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American House Lloyds Bayou17046 Lloyds Bayou Drive | Spring Lake | Michigan | 49456

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October 2016Your American House StaffExecutive Director Jane ThomsonAssistant Executive Director Tammy KipenLife Enrichment Judy TylerCulinary Director Scott BostonAssistant Culinary Director Sonny GaitanDining Room Supervisor Mary PoniatowskiDining Room Server Misti HendersonDining Room Server Ginger BregeHousekeeping Sue TerryHousekeeping Misti HendersonHousekeeping Jordan SchroedterHousekeeping Gabby EdererMaintenance Chuck Rainbolt

Important Phone NumbersMain Office: M-F 9 am-5 pm (616) 844-9001After-Hrs. Maint. Emergency (616) 928-9409Beauty Shop- Paula (616) 502-9845Grand Haven Senior Center (616) 842-9210Harbor Transit Bus Service (616) 842-3200Grover Pharmacy (231) 865-3345Meijer Pharmacy (616) 847-8033Orchard Market (616) 844-6662Comfort Keepers (616) 414-3034Kitchen Phone (616) 844-1626

FLU SHOT CLINICNorth Ottawa Community Health is holding a Flu

Shot Clinic here at Lloyds Bayou on Wednesday,October 5th, from 1:30 to 3:00 on the 1st floor. Pleasebring your insurance cards. See flyer by the office.

If the needle prick of your seasonal flu shot makesyou anxious, here’s some advice that may help: Lookaway. The medical journal Pain found that patientssaid the stick of a needle hurt less when they didn’tanticipate the sting by watching the process.

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DID YOU KNOW

Check out our hairsalon on the 1st floor!Paula is there to meetall of your hair andnail care needs onTuesdays, Thursdaysand Fridays from 9 to4. Call Paula today at616-502-9845 foryour nextappointment!Walk-ins arewelcome too!

PositiveThought

“Life is full ofbeauty. Notice it.Notice thebumblebee, the smallchild and the smilingfaces. Smell the rainand feel the wind.Live your life to thefullest potential andfight for yourdreams.” —AshleySmith

We Would Like to WelcomeTHE MEDICAL TEAM

It’s official! The Medical Team willbe on site 24/7 beginning Monday,September 19, 2016. We provide:

• Medicare certified home healthservices: Nursing, Physical,Occupational, and SpeechTherapy, and home health aideservices. You need to qualify for usto bill your insurance for theseservices. Please see our staff tosee if you qualify.

• Personal Care services: A wholehost of services with our certifiednursing assistants. Anything froman escort to the dining room to24-hour care. Stop by our offices ifyou have unmet needs.

• Hospice Care: If you or your lovedone are ever in need of hospicecare, we give you hope and qualityof life.

We are pleased to be able to providea full menu of services, so that you canremain safe, and as independentas possible.

FYI• Note that bingo has been

moved to Mondays andThursdays toaccommodate ourTuesday and Friday busdays.

• The Senior Shuttle hasbeen reduced toWednesdays andSaturdays only.

• We now have churchservices 2 days a monthwith more coming soon!

• The popular paperbackbooks are now on theshelves by the window inthe 4th floor library.

• If you need help in usingthe exercise equipment forthe first time, see Judy.

• Get ready for Christmas!Crafters hone yourskills...We will be having aBazaar/Sale on Thursday,November 17th, andThursday, December 8th,from 9 to 11am. Anycrafter that would like towill be able to use a diningroom table to display theirgoods for sale. This will beopen to all residents andfamily members. Makesome money and do allyour shopping in oneplace. We have some verytalented residents here!

• Looking for information onany veterans that live atLloyds Bayou. Please seeJudy if you are a veteranor the widow or widowerof a veteran.

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MEET THE STAFFHave you met Jordan Schroedter and Gabby

Ederer yet? They are two new additions to ourhousekeeping staff. Please say hello and make themfeel welcome!

Jordan and Gabby

WELCOME NEWRESIDENTS

#114 Clay Boatman#305 Bev Swidorski#227 Joan Cambell#120 Gerry Ling#304 Butch Cantrall#118 Doris Bell#410 David & Mary Coats#105 Phyllis Ziekle#214 Pat Kessler• Birt & Gaye Hilsonhave moved to #405

Happy

BirthdayRanch unitsSouth J James S.South A Gladys O.Main Building#421 Anna M.#430 Mary H.#316 Bruce B.#324 Florence K.#405 Birt H.#117 Bob F.#122 Anita B.#317 Larry C.#420 Lois M.#115 James S.#108 Sandi T.

Kitchen Corner

We have new staff in thekitchen! Meet Sonny Gaitenand Ginger Brege. Sonny isour pastry chef and Gingerdoes prep in the kitchen andis a server in the dining room.They both make greatdesserts! Below is a recipe forGinger’s Pumpkin Squares.

PUMPKINSQUARES

4 Eggs (beaten)1 Cup Oil2 Cups Sugar1 Cup Pumpkin1 Cup Raisins

(opt.)1/2 t. Salt2 t. Cinnamon1 t. Baking Soda1 t. Baking Powder2 Cups FlourMix 1st 9

ingredientsAdd Flour 1 cup at

a time till mixedgrease 11x16

sheet panBake at 350 for

20-25 minutesYUM!

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October 2016Lloyds Bayou

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayTRICK OR TREAT

We will be opening our doors onHalloween at 5:00 to all kids!Please join us in the 2nd floorlobby to hand out treats to allthe little goblins! Add to the funand wear your costumes!

11:00 pm Skip Bo 3rd6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 Hand and Foot 1st

21:30 pm Pokeno 1st1:30 pm Birthday Celebration 1st2:30 Church Service Rev. Gary

Lacy 4th

310:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st1:30 pm Open Wii Bowling 4th3:00 BINGO 1st6:30 pm Dominoes 1st7:00 pm Everybody Loves Raymond

3rd

TACO TUESDAY 48:30 am Coffee’s On 1st9:00 SALON OPEN till 49:30 am Wii Bowling 4th

10:30 am Farkle 1st6:00 Movie Night CANCELLED6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 Wyatt & Shari Knapp guitar

duo 1st

510:00 Airway Oxygen Walker &

Wheelchair Clinic10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st

1:00 Bridge 4th1:30 FLU SHOT CLINIC 1st6:30 pm Euchre 3rd6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling 4th

69:00 SALON OPEN till 4

10:00 am Craft 3rd10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 BINGO 1st6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes 1st6:30 pm Cribbage 3rd


10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:00 Bus to Dr. appointments till

2:00 - SEE JUDY10:30 am Farkle 1st

6:30 pm Wii Bowling 4th

81:00 pm Skip Bo 3rd2:00 Movie Matinee6:30 Hand and Foot 1st6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

91:30 pm Pokeno 1st


3rd

118:30 am Coffee’s On 1st9:00 SALON OPEN till 49:30 am Wii Bowling 4th

10:30 am Farkle 1st2:00 Fall Color Tour w/Judy sign-up

sheet by office6:00 Movie Night6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

129:00 Beltone Hearing Aid Clinic

3rd10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st

1:00 Bridge 4th6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling 4th6:30 pm Euchre 3rd


10:00 am Craft 3rd10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 BINGO 1st6:30 pm Cribbage 3rd6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes 1st

LUNCH BUNCH 149:00 SALON OPEN till 4

10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 KENO6:30 pm Wii Bowling 4th

I LOVE LUCY DAY 151:00 pm Skip Bo 3rd2:00 Movie Matinee6:30 Hand and Foot 1st6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

161:30 pm Pokeno 1st2:30 Church Service Harvest Bible

Church 4th


3rd


10:30 am Farkle 1st6:00 Movie Night6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

1910:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st10:30 Blood Pressure Clinic - NOCH,

3rd1:00 Bridge 4th6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling 4th6:30 pm Euchre 3rd


10:00 am Craft 3rd10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 BINGO 1st4:00 Pizza Day 1st6:30 pm Cribbage 3rd6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes 1st

219:00 SALON OPEN till 49:00 am Friday Sale, 1st

10:00 Bus to Dr appointments till2:00 - SEE JUDY

10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st

6:30 pm Wii Bowling 4th

221:00 pm Skip Bo 3rd2:00 Movie Matinee6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd6:30 Hand and Foot 1st

231:30 pm Pokeno 1st

CANDY CORN DAY 301:30 pm Pokeno 1st

24Same events as Monday, 17th

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 31Same events as Monday 17thplus Trick or Treaters at5:00 2nd floor


10:30 am Farkle 1st1:30 Brain Games6:00 Movie Night6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

2610:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st

1:00 Bridge 4th6:30 pm Open Wii Bowling 4th6:30 pm Euchre 3rd


10:00 am Craft 3rd10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 Speech Therapy Presentation1st3:00 BINGO CANCELLED6:30 pm Cribbage 3rd6:30 pm Dominoes 1st6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd


10:00 Chair Exercise 1st10:30 am Farkle 1st3:00 Halloween Happy Hour -

Karaoke! 1st6:30 pm Wii Bowling 4th

291:00 pm Skip Bo 3rd2:00 Movie Matinee6:30 Hand and Foot 1st6:30 pm Manipulation 3rd

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LAUGH LINES

Football FrenzyAngie’s

grandmother alwayssaid, “Footballconsists of 22 menon the fielddesperately in needof a rest, and 40,000in the standsdesperately in needof exercise.”

Q: What did thefootball coach say tothe broken vendingmachine?

A: “Give me myquarterback!”

A high schoolfootball player calledhis coach at homeone night. When thecoach’s wifeinformed the youngman that the coachwasn’t home, theplayer became franticand said he had tospeak to the coachright away. “Justcalm down and I’llhave him call youback as soon as hegets home,” thecoach’s wife toldhim. “What’s yournumber?”

The flusteredplayer replied,“Twenty-three.”

Veteran Pinning CeremonyNovember 11th

American Veterans have doneeverything asked of them in theirmission to serve our country and itis never too late to show how muchwe appreciate them. Join us onFriday, November 11th, at 2:00.We will gather on the 1st flooralong with VFW Post 2326 for apinning ceremony to honor ourveterans.

Any spouse (widow or widower)of a US Vet is encouraged to takepart in this ceremony on theirspouse’s behalf. This year, severalhundred veterans throughout WestMichigan will once again berecognized and honored with aspecial lapel pin and certificate as a“Thank You” for their service to ourcountry and the freedoms we allenjoy. Please see Judy in the LifeEnrichment office to get your formfilled out.

Mercy Health and Visiting Nurses PresentsMarzieh Schultz is certified nationally through the American Speech and

Hearing Association and licensed through the state of Michigan. Marziehwill be here on Thursday, October 27th, to do a presentation onspeech therapy.

• What is speech therapy?• Who would benefit from speech therapy?Join us at 3:00 on the 1st floor for this very informative program.

AMERICAN HOUSE MISSION STATEMENTThe American House Mission is to offer personalized relationships,

meaningful services and life enriching programs in a high quality, comfortableenvironment at an affordable price - so all seniors can live with dignity, joyand freedom.

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We held the first annual LloydsBayou Olympic games outdoors in ourbeautiful back yard. There was livelycompetition in the washers game, thebeanbag throw and a round ofcroquet. We had many spectatorscome out to support our teams!

Exercise!Did you know that we have a group

of residents that meet Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays for a Sit andFit Exercise class? They meet in theexercise room on the 1st floorat 10:00.

All exercises are done sitting in achair. Try it, you might like it! Also,there are a couple of new pieces ofequipment in our exercise room too!Check them out!

REMINDERS

Fire SafetyThe staff here at

Lloyds, along withthe Spring Lake FireDepartment, isputting together aplan of action for firesafety. There will be apresentation aboutwhat to do in case ofa fire alarm. More tocome...Remember tonever store anythingon top of your stoveor inside your oven.

Winter IsComing!

Whether we like itor not, winter is on itsway! Pleaseremember... do notpark at the west endof the parking lotswhen the snow flies.We use that area topile snow. Ranchunits need to keeptheir porches free oflawn furniture so thatthe walks can beshoveled.

October 2016

ACROSS

1. Fleur-de-__

4. Flow back

7. Pierre’s mom

11. Tortellini, for example

13. Successors of Popes

Pius VII and Pius IX

15. Like the Sahara

16. Story of a swan

19. Sports buildings

20. Planning skill

21. __ Thérèse of Lisieux

23. Half-and-half

24. Catch sight of

27. Minute

30. __ Barrymore

34. Portion

36. Pharmacy purchases

38. Matador’s encouragement

39. Most horrible

40. Lyricist Gershwin

41. Committed a crime

43. Nettle

44. Sultan’s women

46. Subdued

47. Vegetarian’s no-no

49. V-shaped rampart

51. Young and others

52. Part of every yr.

54. All __; ready

56. Oases for the thirsty

61. Göteborg residents

66. Novel with a WWI setting

68. Michigan, for one

69. Lose one’s footing

70. Word with well or case

71. Vexed

72. Patriots’ goals, for short

73. Cpl.’s superior

DOWN

1. Cowardly Lion’s portrayer

2. Words of understanding

3. Shock

4. Actor Ron __

5. Places for roses

6. Struggle

7. __ milk

8. Tribal member

9. Marriage symbol

10. Not at ease

11. School carnival

planning org.

12. Muslim o$cials

14. Torah, for one

17. Nav. transports

18. Home for Dorothy

and Aunt Em: abbr.

22. Kingdom

24. Coast

25. Jacket type

26. Periods of time: abbr.

28. Made public

29. Mountain animals

31. Like a mansion

32. French pronouns

33. Unwanted growth

34. Sink’s alternative

35. Afr. nation

37. Concorde, familiarly

42. Part of the title of

an X-O game

45. Indicators

48. __ and feathered

50. Egg container

53. Macabre author

55. Pairs

56. Indonesian island

57. O% in the distance

58. Dissolute man

59. Dissolve

60. Moved smoothly

62. Devours

63. Haul

64. Rising time?

65. Division of a former

nation: abbr.

67. CD forerunners

Crossword Puzzle

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PASTALEOSARID

THEUGLYDUCKLING

ARENASSTRATEGY

STEONE

SPYSMALLDREW

SHAREPILLSOLE

WORSTIRASTOLE

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Did you know that we are now starting a service that brings residents to their doctor appointments? We will be running theAmerican House bus on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. We will be covering the Tri-cities area and into Muskegon. You willneed to see Judy in the Life Enrichment office to see if the time slot is available and to see if your appointment is within our area.

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