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American House Sterling Meadows

June 2017Our Friendly StaffExecutive Director Todd SchuverAssistant Director Kristine ElliottLife Enrichment Director Tammy LaflinDietary Supervisor Kathy YoungMaintenance Supervisor Mike KossNight & Weekend Managers Vicki, Robin, and

Ann-Marie, and Elise

Summertime SipsThis summer, relax and unwind by enjoying an

Arnold Palmer, the refreshing beverage created andloved by its legendary namesake. According to thegolf great himself, he got the idea one day at lunch toadd lemonade to his wife’s batch of iced tea, and heexperimented until he found the perfect ratio: 2 partsiced tea to 1 part lemonade. Palmer began carrying athermos of the concoction on courses and orderingthe mixed beverage in restaurants, and the drink waseventually named after him.

Nature’s ToothbrushesDentists recommend brushing your teeth after a

meal, but if you can’t do that, eat a crunchy fruit orvegetable such as an apple, carrots or celery. Theirfibrous texture and high water content make themnatural teeth cleansers.

Honoring Dad“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—

father.” —Lydia Maria Child

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Trivia Whiz

Blood PressureClinic

The nurse is hereevery Wednesdayfor blood pressure

checks at12:45 p.m.(2nd Floor)

DoctorDr. Cohen will behere every other

Tuesday afternoon,and

Dr. Rojas will be hereevery Wednesday

afternoon.If you want anappointment,

sign up with theMedical Team.

Foot DoctorDr. Pitzer, DPM, ishere on the thirdFriday of each

month.For an appointment,

Sign up in theMedical Team Office.

Apt. #307

Star-SpangledThe U.S. flag is

unique in that it hasmore stars than theflag of any othernation. Celebrate theStars and Stripes onFlag Day, June 14.

Flying the US FlagWhile many places fly the American

flag, there are eight historic locationsthat have official proclamations todisplay the Stars and Stripes 24/7.Celebrate Flag Day on June 14 bylearning about some of these sites:

White House. Photographs show theflag being flown at the White House asearly as the mid-1800s. During WorldWar I, it was customary to display flagson the east and west fronts of thebuilding for 24 hours a day. In 1970,President Richard M. Nixon made itofficial for one flag to fly above theWhite House at all times.

Washington Monument. Thememorial in Washington, D.C., toAmerica’s first president has 50 flags,one for each state, encirclingthe monument.

Lexington Battle Green. The firstconflict of the American Revolution tookplace in this Massachusetts town,where the 1775 battlefield has beenmade into a park. Since 1965, a U.S.flag flies continuously near the site’sfamed Minute Man statue.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.The statue of this memorial in Arlington,Va., is based on the iconic photographof six soldiers raising the U.S. flag at theBattle of Iwo Jima. In 1961, PresidentJohn F. Kennedy proclaimed that theflag atop the 60-foot bronze flagpole beflown 24/7.

Films About FathersCelebrate Father’s Day this

month by watching these moviesthat explore the relationshipbetween dads and their children.

“Father of the Bride” (1950).Spencer Tracy plays a dadwhose daughter (ElizabethTaylor) is planning a lavishwedding, which leads to funnyand poignant moments.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).In this acclaimed classic,Gregory Peck portrays aSouthern lawyer who teaches hischildren about compassion in atown divided by prejudice.

“Field of Dreams” (1989). AnIowa farmer (Kevin Costner),following the advice of amysterious voice, turns hiscornfield into a baseball diamondand receives visitors fromthe past.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).Yearning to spend more timewith his children, a divorced dad(Robin Williams) disguiseshimself as a female Scottishnanny in order to be hired by hisformer wife.

“Finding Nemo” (2003). In thisOscar-winning animated feature,Marlin, a timid clown fish living inthe Great Barrier Reef, bravesunfamiliar waters to rescue hislost son, Nemo.

“The Pursuit of Happyness”(2006). Actor Will Smith andhis real-life son star in thisdrama based on the true storyof a determined single dadwho perseveres despitelife’s setbacks.

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RoseLove and gratitude

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

High-Flying FeatsWith their trademark blue and

gold jets, the U.S. Navy Blue Angelsare famous for amazing audienceswith spectacular aerial feats andformations. This elite flightdemonstration squadron performsfor about 10 million people eachyear at air shows and sportingevents across the country.

The Blue Angels have beenthrilling spectators since 1946,when the chief of U.S. navaloperations, Adm. Chester W.Nimitz, established the team toencourage public interest in navalaviation, attract recruits to the Navyand boost morale in the branch.

Today, a squad of six expertNavy and Marine Corps aviators,flying modified F/A-18 Hornets,demonstrate many of the sameexciting maneuvers from the unit’sfirst flights. Showcasing skill,precision and teamwork, the pilotsexecute loops, rolls, tight turns andhigh-speed passes of up to

700 mph. In the Blue Angels’signature diamond formation, thejets fly as close as 18 inches fromeach other.

Along with providing entertainmentin the sky, the pilots also work on theground as goodwill ambassadors, bytalking with spectators at shows andpractice sessions and makingpersonal appearances at schools,hospitals and public functions.

The Blue Angels and their supportcrew of more than 100 personnel arebased at Naval Air Station Pensacola,on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Blue Angels havebeen thrilling spectators

since 1946

Wit & Wisdom

Office(586) 979-5340

Medical Team(586) 795-8703

Please always callthe medical teamwith ANY medicalissues—not the

AH office.

Kitchen(586) 979-2645

American HouseTransport Driver

Claudia(586) 383-0515

Theramax Rehab(248) 417-3646

Blessings HairSalon Colleen(248) 720-9118

Kroger Pharmacy(586) 285-9487Free Delivery

Comcast Cable(800) 934-6489

AT&T(800) 288-2020

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June 2017Sterling Meadows

ReligiousExerciseBlood Pressure & ExerciseRequired Sign-Ups

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:30 Blessings Salon

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)11:30 Veterans Club (MPR)1:30 Walking Club {L}3:30 Happy Hour (AC)7:00 Bingo (MPR)


10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:15 Communion (C)1:30 Walking Club {L}3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

310:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

1:30 Walking Club {L}3:30 Word Search (AC)7:00 Trivia (L)

410:15 Communion (C)11:00 Word Puzzles (AC)

2:00 Movie (MPR)4:00 Trivia Quiz (L)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

510:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Rosary (C)1:30 Walking Club {L}6:30 Cards (AC)

69:30 Coffee & Cookies (AC)

10:15 Gentle Joints Exercise(MPR)

1:00 - 3:00 Wii Bowling (MPR)1:30 Walking Club {L}2:00 Bible Study w/Pastor Ben (C)3:00 Bag Toss League7:00 Bingo (MPR)

710:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks (MPR)

2:30 Bingo For Prizes - Heartland(MPR)

6:30 Cards (AC)


10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Walking Club {L}3:30 Happy Hour (AC)7:00 Bingo (MPR)


10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Walking Club {L}3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)









1410:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks

(MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)









1910:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Walking Club {L}1:30 Rosary (C)6:30 Cards (AC)











1:30 Walking Club {L}2:30 The Sunshine Band (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)7:00 Trivia (L)













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Talk About It

MaintenanceWe can only provide

bulbs for ceilinglights, vanity lights,

kitchen andbathroom lights.Mike can install or

change the bulbs butyou must provide thebulbs for him to doso. This is the same

for any batteryoperated device. Wedo not carry batteries

on-site. Pleaseremember to reportany problems to theoffice, not to Mike

directly.Dietary

Please do not comeinto the dining roomif you are not feelingwell. Sick trays will

be delivered for up tothree days for

influenza or after ahospitalization.Housekeeping

Please remember toadd all the dirty

clothes in the laundrybag that we providedyou at move in. Thehousekeepers willpick up your dirty

laundry and return itthe same day. Theyare not responsiblefor collecting soiled

laundry and putting itin the bag.

Starry, Starry NightOne of the most magnificent sights

in nature, the night sky has beeninspiring stargazers for centuries.Adding to its beauty are88 identifiable star patterns, calledconstellations. Have some fun findinga few of the most famous:

Orion. The distinct figure of Orionthe Hunter is easy to find by his belt,represented by a row of threebright stars.

Ursa Major. The name of thisconstellation means “Great Bear,”and it is notable for containing theBig Dipper, one of the mostrecognizable star patterns. The Big

Dipper forms the bear’s tail andpart of its back.

Ursa Minor. In Greek mythology,the “Little Bear” is the child of theGreat Bear, and is also called theLittle Dipper. The dipper’s handle isthe bear’s tail. Polaris, better knownas the North Star, is the tip of thetail and has been used fornavigation for thousands of years.

Canis Major. The brightest star inthe night sky, Sirius, is located inthis constellation, which means“Great Dog.” Look for stars thatform a stick figure, with Sirius asthe head.

Cassiopeia. Named for a queenin Greek mythology, thisconstellation’s five bright starscreate an “M” or “W” shape.

Scorpius. Meaning “Scorpion,”Scorpius is usually located near thehorizon, where a line of stars curveinto an upside-down questionmark, forming the animal’s tail.

HAPPY

DAY

FATHER’S

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MAY BIRTHDAYSRESIDENTS

3 Irma W.5 Patricia B.7 Ashley T.11 Dorinne K.11 George W.15 Ed C.19 Helen K.20 Dr. John B.20 Marty F.21 Leo P.31 Edith J.

On the Menu: Sous VideEven the most talented chef can

struggle with cooking a piece of meator seafood perfectly every time—atleast when only using traditionaltechniques and equipment like askillet or oven. That’s why manyprofessional cooks use the sous videmethod. This French term meaning“under vacuum” refers to food that isplaced in a sealed bag with desiredseasonings, then cooked in atemperature-controlled water bath.The water heats the food to thedesired temperature and can safelykeep it there for hours, or even days,without overcooking it. The chef canfinish the food by grilling or searing itsexterior. The resulting dish is juicy,tender and full of flavor. In practicesince the 1970s, the method is gainingpopularity with home cooks, thanks tothe availability of sous videequipment.

Day for DadsFather’s Day is Sunday, June 18, a

time to honor and appreciate all thefathers in your life.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’For more than two decades,

star-studded country music andcornball comedy combined toproduce one of the most successfulshows in television history. Just askthe fans of “Hee Haw,” whichpremiered June 15, 1969.

The variety show’s creators wereinspired by the popularity of “Rowanand Martin’s Laugh-In” and wanted tomake a country version. Roy Clarkand Buck Owens co-hosted theseries, which took place in fictionalKornfield Kounty. Along with music,the show featured old-fashioned ruralcomedy in recurring segments like“Pickin’ and Grinnin’,” “What’s forSupper?” and “Lulu’s Truck Stop.”

In addition to famous castmembers such as Roy Acuff andMinnie Pearl, “Hee Haw” showcaseda long list of high-profile guestperformers, from country legends toartists in a variety of genres. JohnnyCash, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn,Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis andSammy Davis Jr. are just a few of thesingers who made appearances.Dozens of TV, film and sports stars—including Ed McMahon, EthelMerman, Big Bird from “SesameStreet” and Mickey Mantle—also paidvisits to Kornfield Kounty.

The Senior Games

KrogerFriday, May 5

9:45 a.m.Walmart

Friday, May 129:30 a.m.

No ShoppingFriday, May 19

MeijerFriday, May 26

9:45 a.m.

Please make sure tocheck shoppingdates and times,as they may have

changed.

A PeonyParadise

Alaska is knownfor its glaciers andgold, salmon andscenic views, butpeonies haveblossomed as thestate’s newestattraction. Theflower’s pretty ruffledpetals make it aperennial favorite insummer weddingbouquets. On farmsin the Land of theMidnight Sun, thelong hours ofsunshine and cooltemperaturesproduce biggerblooms in half thetime than anywhereelse in the world.

June 2017

Telephone Milestones

From its invention 140 years ago to the smartphones of today, the telephone has

advanced by leaps and bounds. Dial into these phone history highlights.

Year Milestone

1876 Alexander Graham Bell is issued a patent for his “electrical speech machine.”

1915 Bell makes the first transcontinental phone call, from New York to San Francisco.

1927 Transatlantic phone service is established between the U.S. and London.

1963 Push-button dial phones begin to replace rotary-dial phones.

1973 A Motorola employee makes the first portable cell phone call.

1984 Cell phones, with price tags of about $4,000, are available to the public.

1996 The first successful consumer cell phone, the flip phone, debuts.

2007 Apple introduces its touch-screen smartphone, the iPhone.

1903: Ford Motor Company is

incorporated by carmaker

Henry Ford and 12 investors.

1919: The Treaty of Versailles is

signed in Paris, officially ending

World War I.

1925: Starring as his screen

character the Little Tramp,

Charlie Chaplin’s comedy

“The Gold Rush” premieres

and is a box office hit.

1944: President Franklin D.

Roosevelt signs the GI Bill into law,

providing benefits for veterans of

World War II.

1956: At a courthouse ceremony

in White Plains, N.Y., actress

Marilyn Monroe marries playwright

Arthur Miller.

1965: During the flight of Gemini 4,

astronaut Edward White becomes

the first American to walk in space.

1977: Seattle Slew wins horse

racing’s Triple Crown.

1985: Due to newer interstates,

Route 66, the iconic road stretching

from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif.,

is officially removed from the federal

highway system.

1996: The Women’s National

Basketball Association is founded.

2004: Former President

George H.W. Bush celebrates his

80th birthday with a parachute jump

over his presidential library in

College Station, Texas.

2007: After 35 years, Bob Barker

retires as host of TV’s

longest-running game show,

“The Price Is Right.”

2010: The FIFA World Cup begins in

South Africa. It was the first time the

international soccer tournament was

held on the African continent.

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