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American House Southland

June 2016

American House StaffCassandra Lowe Executive DirectorMaria Hutchison Assistant DirectorKarlita Young Life Enrichment DirectorDebbie Mogg Culinary SupervisorMuria McIntee Housekeeping SupervisorGary Crane Maintenance SupervisorColleen Fields Office SupportRubina Chohan Weekend Office

Important NumbersThe Medical Team (734) 946-7853American House Driver John (734) 558-0493Northline Drugs (734) 285-9496Smart Bus Connector (866) 962-5515Xfinity (cable & phone) (734) 231-9268Taylor Senior Center (313) 291-7740

Stars and StripesOn June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress

established an official United States flag. In 1949,June 14 officially became national Flag Day. Join us inthe back of the building under the tent for the raisingof the flag at 11:45 a.m. The dinner meal will beserved after the raising of the flag. This will beeveryone’s dinner meal.

Thanks, DadHonoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood,

Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June. Join us inthe dining room on Friday, June 17th at 2p.m. for ourFather’s Day party.

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Trivia Whiz

Celebrate theStars and

StripesThe first Flag Act

was passed June 14,1777, to dictate thatthe United Statesflag be made of13 alternating redand white stripes and13 white stars on ablue background.Today, much of thecountry observesFlag Day on June 14.

Legend maintainsthat Betsy Ross, aseamstress fromPhiladelphia, madethe first U.S. flag,but it was likelyCongressmanFrancis Hopkinsonwho designed it.

Since the GreatSeal was created in1782, the flag’scolors hold specialmeaning: Whiterepresents purityand innocence, redsymbolizes hardinessand valor, and bluestands for vigilance,perseveranceand justice.

The publicfascination with theflag as a patrioticsymbol came aboutduring the Civil War.

Time to Celebrate a Birthday!Each month we celebrate birthdays

for our residents. We have cake witheveryone. This is a time to announcewho is having a birthday for that month.We sing Happy Birthday to them andenjoy a time of celebration. This is onFridays at 2 p.m. during Entertainment.

Cake for June birthdaysJune 24, at 2 p.m

Happy Birthday!!6/13 Norma P.6/18 Beverly S.6/20 Barbara M.6/21 Dolores W.6/21 Randall E.6/23 Mary O.6/24 William K.6/25 Marian S.6/29 Joseph O.6/30 Sally D.

Army StrongFounded on June 14, 1775,

to defend American liberty, theU.S. Army stands as the oldestand the largest branch of theU.S. armed forces.

The nation’s first professionalfighting force began as theContinental Army and was madeup of volunteers and militiasoldiers from all over the13 Colonies. The SecondContinental Congress appointedGeorge Washington its generaland commander in chief.Over the eight years of theRevolutionary War, the amateursoldiers became a skilled armythat fought for the Colonies’independence from England.

Since then, under the officialmotto “This We’ll Defend,” theU.S. Army has specialized inland-based operations in everywar and conflict involvingAmerica. During World War II,the branch swelled to more than8 million personnel.

Today, more than 1 millionsoldiers serve in the Army, withabout half on active duty andhalf serving in the ArmyNational Guard and theU.S. Army Reserve.

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Preventing Heat StrokeSummer’s warm weather makes it the ideal season for outdoor sports and

activities. However, it is important to take precautions against overheating,which could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Following are some tips tohelp you stay safe this summer.

Drink water. Becoming dehydrated is the biggest danger of heat stroke. Drinkplenty of liquids throughout the day to stay hydrated and allow your body toregulate its temperature.

Wear light colors. Light-colored clothing absorbs less heat from the sun, andtherefore can keep you much cooler than wearing dark shirts or pants.

Look for signals. Pay attention to how you’re feeling. If you begin to feel dizzyor nauseated, find shade or go indoors to cool off. Once you’re in a coolerenvironment, sit down and drink cool water. Headaches, nausea and fatigue areall symptoms of heat exhaustion, which is a precursor to heat stroke.

Interesting Pear FactsBy Brian RossoI hope you find the following pear

facts interesting and informative.The first pear tree was planted in

America in the 1620s.One pear contains only 100

calories. Pears are a good source ofvitamin C and fiber.

A fresh pear is ripe when thestem area of the pear is soft whengentle pressure is applied. If themiddle of the pear is soft to thetouch, the pear is overripe.

Michigan ranks No. 5 in regard toharvesting pears. The top two pearvarieties grown in Michigan areBartlett and Bosc.

Other pear types include:• Anjou, sweet with a citrus

flavor.• Comice, sweet with a buttery

taste.• Concorde, crunchy with a

vanilla flavor.• Seckel, small in size and very

sweet.

A Man of Many TalentsBlaise Pascal was born June 19,

1623, in France. The child prodigywore many hats, includingmathematician, physicist, inventor,theologian, philosopher and writer. Atthe age of 18, he constructed amechanical calculator capable ofaddition and subtraction, called thePascaline. He laid the foundation forthe modern theory of probabilitiesand made many other contributionsto mathematics and physics. Pascalis also regarded as an importantauthor. In honor of his scientificcontributions, the name Pascal hasbeen given to a unit of pressure, to aprogramming language, and toPascal’s law, which is an importantprinciple of hydrostatics.

BrainteaserQuestion: I have a head but no

body, a heart but no blood. Justleaves and no branches, I growwithout wood. What am I?

Answer: Lettuce.

New Activities!

Walking andGardening Club

Join us in thelobby on Tuesdaysand Fridays at 10:30for our walking club.A special award isgiven to our loyalwalkers every walk.Help weed and feedthe flowers in ourflower bed onTuesdays andThursdays at 3:30.

Mother’sDay Party!!

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June 2016Southland

Painting on CanvasEntertainmentOut TripsExercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

NursingAss�tant!

THANK A

June

110:00 Come make Jewelry in the

Activity Rm.1:45 Going to Meijer2:00 Sing-a-Long in the Dining Rm.6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

210:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Bingo3:30 Euchre6:30 Rosary & Communion

310:00 Color Time in the Activity Rm.10:30 Walking Club meet in Lobby

2:00 Entertainment W/ CassPawlowski

7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Movie

48:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast2:00 Penny Ante3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Movie7:00 Bingo

59:45 Church Service W/ Reverend

Ken in the Chapel1:30 - 2:30 Pool Game in Library2:00 Penny Ante6:30 Church Service W/ Pastor

Roland in the Chapel7:00 Movie

610:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Ceramics2:00 Balloon Volleyball7:00 Bingo

710:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby10:30 Walking Club meet in Lobby11:15 Banking

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.3:30 Water & Weed Flowers6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.



98:30 - 10:30am Wyandotte Hsp. Blood

Pressure Checks in the Lobby10:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas

2:00 Bingo3:30 Euchre3:30 Water & Weed Flowers6:30 Rosary & Communion


2:00 Entertainment W/ SylviaCasterton

7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.


129:45 Church Service W/ Reverend Ken in the

Chapel, Communion will be given today!1:00 -3:00 pm Make cards w/ Maleta in

Activity Rm.1:30 - 2:30 Pool Game in Library2:00 Penny Ante6:30 Church Service W/ Pastor Roland in

the Chapel7:00 Movie

1310:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo

Flag Day 1411:45 -2p.m. Flag Day celebration

today on our patio w/ Barry.This will be everyones dinnermeal.

6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.



1610:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Bingo3:30 Euchre3:30 Water & Weed Flowers6:30 Rosary & Communion


2:00 Father’s Day Party W/Allen Goupel

7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.


Happy Father’s Day! 199:45 Church Service W/ Reverend



First Day of Summer 2010:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo

2110:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby10:30 Walking Club meet in Lobby11:15 Dollar Store



Activity Rm.10:30 Auction in the Library

1:45 Going to Meijer2:00 Sing-a-Long in the Dining Rm.6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

2310:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas

2:00 Bingo3:30 Water & Weed Flowers3:30 Euchre6:00 -8p.m. Senior Prom in the

Dining Rm.6:30 Rosary & Communion


2:00 Entertainment W/ AnitaGreene & Birthdays

7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Movie


269:45 Church Service W/ Reverend



2710:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo

2810:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby10:30 Walking Club meet in Lobby11:15 Lunch Outing




3010:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Bingo3:30 Water & Weed Flowers3:30 Euchre6:30 Rosary & Communion

Join Us for Our Senior Prom onThursday, June 23rd in the DiningRoom From 6p.m. to 8p.m.

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Resident Services

Ear CenterAudiology: Here WithDr. Iverson the firstMonday of the monthat 10 a.m. Dr. Iversonwill see you in yourapartment.

BLOODPRESSURE

CHECKSWyandotte

Hospital BloodPressure checks willbe on the SecondThursday of theMonth. This will be inthe Lobby from 8:30to 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Abdallah willbe on site onThursdays; pleasesee The MedicalTeam for moreinformation.

Foot Doctors’ScheduleDr. Rives /Dr. Brown

734-479-1410Thursday, 6-2-16

&Dr. Schelberg313-962-4555

Monday, 6-27-16

Movie Night!The movies we watch are in our

cinema, located on the 2nd floor,Friday, Saturday and Sunday at7 p.m. “The Star of the Month” isWill Smith.

Friday Is SpecialFeature Night!!

6/3 Seven Pounds6/10 Focus6/17 The Pursuit of Happiness6/24 Hitch

Mother’s Day Party!!

June’s BirthstoneThe June birthstone is pearl, which represents health and longevity. Pearls

are unique because they are the only gems to come from a living sea creatureand require no polishing to reveal their natural beauty. Pearls were a favoritegemstone of the Romans.

Alexandrite is a June birthstone, as well. It was found in Russia and namedafter Czar Alexander II, who was in power at the time of its discovery. It isextremely rare, and many jewelers stock synthetic versions to keep up withthe demand.

Moonstone also is considered a June gem. It was given its name by a Romanhistorian who wrote that its appearance altered the phases of the moon. Thegem is believed to hold a spirit who will bring good fortune.

‘Hat’ Is OneHow many words can you come up with using the letters in “heat wave”?

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Daily Activities!• Balloon Volleyball in the lobby on

Mondays at 2.• Ceramics Class in Activity Rm.

on Mondays at 2.• Wii Bowling in lobby, Tuesdays

at 10:00.• Bingo on Tuesdays and

Thursdays in dining room at 2and Monday, Wednesday andSaturday at 7.

• Knifty Knitters make hats for thenewborn babies and children onTuesdays at 3.

• Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.Tuesdays at 6:30.

• Jewelry class in the activity roomon Wednesdays at 10a.m.

• Euchre in Library on Thursdays at3:30; Church Services in Chapelon second floor west end.

• Rosary and Communion;Thursday evening at 6:30. BibleStudy Class; Wednesdaymorning at 10:30. BaptistService; Wednesday eveningat 6:30.

• Painting Canvas; Monday &Thursday mornings at 10:30.

• Special Feature Movies inCinema Room on second floor;Friday, Saturday and Sundayat 7.

• Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.;Friday night at 7.

• Penny Ante Every Saturday andSunday at 2 in Dining Room.

• Pool Games in Library Sundaysat 1:30.

• Puzzles in Library Saturday& Sunday!

• Auction in Library Every Month!Something you have to see!

Nature’s Best DadsAnimals don’t often get nominated

for father of the year, so let’s hear itfor several who should. HappyFather’s Day to:

Emperor penguins. Females needto feed and refuel after laying eggs,leaving males to incubate the eggs inthe frigid Antarctic. For two months,the penguin dads balance an egg ontheir feet, protecting it with theirbrooding pouches. After the chickshatch, the fathers feed them amilk-like substance until the mothersreturn.

Marmosets. These tree-dwellingprimates often give birth to twins ortriplets. When the babies are a fewweeks old, the father steps in to helpraise the young—feeding, groomingand carrying them on his back.

Mourning doves. Thesemonogamous birds team up to reartheir broods. After working together tobuild a nest, Dad sits on the eggsfrom morning to afternoon, then Momtakes over until dawn. Both take turnsfeeding their hatchlings.

Sea catfish. Unlike most fish, thisbewhiskered father refuses to leavehis offspring to fend for themselves. Infact, he protects the fertilized eggsand the hatchlings in his mouth formonths, forgoing food the whole time.

Wolves. Predator mammals aren’tknown for having doting fathers,which is why the wolf pack is a specialfamily bond. While the she-wolfguards pups in the den, the father—her mate for life—hunts for the family.Later, he acts as a protective mentor.

Building Services

Check Out OurBeauty Salon!Call for an

appointment:With Kathy:

(313) 460-3234

ManicuresSheron will be

doing manicures onFridays for $10. Call(313) 928-1608 tomake anappointment.

Remember,please come to theoffice for any repairsyou may need in yourapartment. We willinform Gary. If youcannot come down,please call the officeand someone will behappy to help you.Thank you.

June 2016

June 14 is Flag Day!

AMERICAN HOUSE SOUTHLAND

25250 Eureka Road

Taylor, MI 48180

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