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American House West Bloomfield

July 2017The Friendly Staff atAmerican House West Bloomfield

Megan Mirza Executive DirectorJory Brown Assistant Executive DirectorSara Moore Life Enrichment DirectorJim Maedel Maintenance DirectorRon Czajkowski Culinary DirectorCarrie Hawes Housekeeping SupervisorBill Bower TransportationSandra Jolagh ConciergeHannah Godfrey Concierge

The Medical TeamSite Supervisor Tia WillisSocial Worker Melissa Faxon Kutinsky

Important Phone NumbersFront Office (248) 538-5283Bill Bower (248) 318-2699Medical Team (248) 737-8209Med Team Rehab (248) 862-2605Char Case, Beautician (248) 515-9361Comcast Cable (800) 266-2278AT&T (800) 244-4444Oakland Press (248) 332-8181Det. Free Press/News (313) 222-6400Jewish News (248) 354-6060W.B. Parks & Rec. Bus (248) 706-2411Dr. Howell (Podiatrist) (734) 728-4300Barbara with Lois Gross Cleaners (248) 210-5907

A Writer for All AgesBorn July 11, 1899, E.B. White is probably best

known for writing the children’s classic “Charlotte’sWeb.” White joined The New Yorker magazine in1927 as a writer and contributing editor. His first bookfor children was “Stuart Little,” published in 1945;“Charlotte’s Web” was released in 1952. In 1959,White revised “The Elements of Style” by WilliamStrunk Jr., and the resulting guide is still used bywriters today. He also penned numerous poems andessays. White received a Presidential Medal ofFreedom in 1963, and seven years later published histhird children’s book, “The Trumpet of the Swan.”During his lifetime, the author received the NationalMedal for Literature and a Pulitzer Prizespecial citation.

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Trivia Whiz

MonthlyResidentMeeting

Meetings are alwaysheld every secondMonday of every

month in the DiningRoom. The head of

each department willbe in attendance. We

look forward toseeing you on May

8th at 2:15 p.m.Come and share any

comments orconcerns. We did araffle last meeting!

And a Cherryon Top

To many, nosundae would becomplete without amaraschino cherrysitting atop it. Thecandied neon redembellishmentoriginated in Europewith the marascacherry. By the early1900s, maraschinoswere the rage in theU.S. as garnishes fordesserts and drinks,so Americanproducers beganmaking them. Today,Oregon cherries aretypically used tocreate the sweettopping.

Favorite Fair FoodsFair season is underway, and one of

the highlights of these annual festivalsis the delicious fare! Tempt your tastebuds with these classic foods:

Cotton candy. Originally called“fairy floss,” this colorful, fluffy spunsugar was introduced at the St. LouisWorld’s Fair in 1904 and has become afavorite of fairgoers.

Corn dogs. Hot dogs dipped incornmeal batter, deep-fried and servedon a stick have been staples sincethe 1940s.

Funnel cakes. Crisp on the outsideand light and airy on the inside, thisfried dough dessert is traditionallytopped with powdered sugar, butfruit, chocolate and ice cream arepopular add-ons.

Candy apples. Tart, crisp apples arecovered in sweet, hard candy or creamycaramel to make this snack-on-a-stick.

Kettle corn. Those who can’t decidebetween sweet and salty get the bestof both worlds in this popcorn treatseasoned with sugar and salt.

Turkey legs. Meat lovers can get theirfill with these giant gobbler legs that areeasy to eat while on the go.

Deep-fried anything. Candy bars,Twinkies, butter and salad are just afew of the many foods that fairvendors have dared to serve upbattered and deep-fried.

UnderstandingSunscreen

Wearing sunscreen is a safe,easy way to protect your skinfrom sun damage that can leadto premature aging, sunburn andskin cancer.

The ingredients in sunscreenwork together to block or absorbthe sun’s ultraviolet rays beforethey reach your skin. Chooseproducts labeled as broad-spectrum, which means theyprotect against both UVA rays(the cause of wrinkles and agespots) and UVB rays (the causeof sunburn).

The Food and DrugAdministration recommendssunscreens with a sun protectionfactor of at least 15, whiledermatologists advise usingSPF 30 or above. This numberrefers to the percentage of thesun’s rays that the sunscreenblocks. SPF 15 filters out93 percent of incoming rays, andSPF 30 filters out 97 percent.

About 15–30 minutes beforeyou go outside, apply 1 ounce—about a full shot glass—ofsunscreen to the parts of yourbody not covered by clothing.Don’t forget the tops of your feet,the tips of your ears and anyexposed areas of your scalp.

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LarkspurLove and happiness

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

Appalachian AdventureIn the wilderness of the

Appalachian Mountains, a pathwinds for 2,190 miles through14 states from Georgia to Maine.The Appalachian National ScenicTrail is one of the world’s longestand most famous hiking trails.

In 1925, a group of outdoorenthusiasts gathered to discusstheir dream of building anextensive footpath that would allowhikers to experience the beautyand splendor of the AppalachianMountains. The Appalachian Trailwas completed in 1937 thanksto volunteers, who formed theAppalachian Trail Conservancy.Today, the trail is still managed bythe group, along with the NationalPark Service, the U.S. ForestService and other organizations.

Each year, the trail attracts about3 million visitors, with most walkingsections of it in one-day andmulti-day trips, but more attentionis given to thru-hikers, those who

trek the entire trail in one continuoustrip. The first person to complete thisfeat was World War II veteran EarlShaffer of Pennsylvania, who hikedthe trail in 1948, then again in 1965and 1998 (at age 79!). A typical thru-hiker needs five to seven months tocomplete the journey’s approximately5 million footsteps.

The Appalachian Trail is part ofthe Triple Crown of long-distancehiking in the U.S., along with theContinental Divide Trail and thePacific Crest Trail.

The Appalachian Trailwinds for 2,190 miles

through 14 states

Wit & Wisdom

Medical TeamInformation

The medical team ishere for you 24/7; It

is a full-service homehealth, personal care

and private dutyagency. We offer a

full range of servicesthat are responsive to

our clients’ needs.*Medicare-certified

home health*Diabetes

management*Wound and ostomy

careEvery Wednesday

from 3:00-4:00 p.m.Med team willcheck blood

pressure.Call our office in your

American House,(248) 737-8209, orour central number,

(734) 779-9700.

Need a Doctor?*Legacy Medical

Group is here Fridayswith Dr. Gietzen.

*Advance MedicalHouse Call is here

Tuesdays with NursePractitioner Laura

Wilkerson.*Dr. Howell, a

podiatrist, also visitsevery 2 months. Thepodiatrist will be here

May 12th.

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July 2017West Bloomfield

EntertainmentReligious Services

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

111:00 Wii Bowling

2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)

22:30 Kings in the Corner with

Mildred (B)3:45 Prayer & Song Group

with Anita (LB)6:00 Table Games (B)

32:15 Walgreens Health

Presentation (MR)3:30 Happy Hour (L)

Independence Day 4 510:30 West Bloomfield Librarian

Visit (LB)10:45 Catholic Mass with Pastor Ron1:30 Chair Exercise with Med Team

Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with

Pastor Schroeder

61:00 Shabbat Service with

Rabbi Polter (MR)1:15 Bible Study (MR)

73:30 Happy Hour (L)

810:45 Pet-a-Pet (L)11:00 Wii Bowling



Mildred (B)6:00 Table Games (B)

102:15 Resident Meeting (DR)3:30 Happy Hour (L)

11 121:30 Chair Exercise with Med

Team Rehab (MR)3:00 Church Service with

Pastor Schroeder

13 143:30 Happy Hour (L)

1511:00 Wii Bowling1:00 Baptist Singers2:15 BINGO with Joanna (DR)3:45 Blackjack with Dalia (B)5:30 Evening Movie (MR)


Mildred (B)3:45 Prayer & Song Group

with Anita (LB)6:00 Table Games (B)


183:30 Chair Massage with Gayle

(DR)

191:30 Chair Exercise with Med


Pastor Schroeder

201:15 Bible Study (MR)

211:00 Shabbat Service with

Rabbi Polter (MR)1:30 Rosary Service (SL)3:30 Happy Hour (L)

2211:00 Wii Bowling



Mildred (B)6:00 Table Games (B)

302:30 Kings in the Corner with Mildred (B)3:45 Prayer & Song Group with

Anita (LB)6:00 Table Games (B)



25 261:30 Chair Exercise with Med


Pastor Schroeder

27 283:00 Shabbat Service3:30 Happy Hour (L)

2911:00 Wii Bowling


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Talk About It

MaintenanceRequests

For problems withelectrical, plumbing,

windows, etc.,contact the front

office to file amaintenance request

for Jim Maedel.

Front EntranceCircle Drive

This is for pickupsand drop-offs only.Emergency medicalvehicles must have

access to ourbuilding in the event

of an emergency.

Dry CleaningService

To use the drycleaning service,contact Barb at

(248) 210-5907. Barbvisits on Wednesdays

for pickup anddrop-off and will

come directly to yourapartment.

‘Nicer’ Is OneHow many words

can you come upwith using the lettersin “declaration”?

The Healthy Kickof Horseradish

At first glance, horseradishappears to be a plain, pale root, butas far back as ancient Greece,people have valued the vegetable asworth its weight in gold. Famous foradding a sharp, distinct flavor todishes, horseradish also has anumber of health benefits.

Native to parts of Europe and Asia,horseradish is in the same plantfamily as broccoli, cabbage, Brusselssprouts and mustard greens. Cuttinginto the root releases oils thatproduce its pungent aroma and heat.

Horseradish is most commonly

eaten as a condiment by gratingthe root and adding it to spreads,dressings and sauces forsandwiches, salads, beef andseafood. The prepared horseradishsold in grocery stores usuallyconsists of grated horseradish andvinegar, which helps stabilize theingredient’s potent spice level.

Like many spicy foods, the kickfrom horseradish can clear thesinuses. A source of fiber,vitamin C, potassium, calciumand several other nutrients, thevegetable also contains powerfulcancer-fighting enzymes calledglucosinolates, plus naturalantibacterial properties that canhelp protect the body frominfections. Additionally, horseradishis used to aid digestion, ease painfrom sinus headaches and boostenergy and concentration.

Horseradish addsa sharp, distinct flavor

to dishes

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Looking Back atSummer Camps

For over a century, summer campshave provided countless childrenthe opportunity to connect withnature, learn valuable skills andcreate memories.

In the late 1800s, overnight campsbegan popping up in the northeasternU.S. as a means for boys to breakaway from city life and buildcharacter, and were generally gearedtoward those from wealthy families.By the early 1900s, summer campsgrew in number and diversity. Nationalorganizations like the YMCA and BoyScouts catered adventures for boysfrom all social classes. Many of thesecamps focused on military basics andsurvival skills.

At about the same time, summersleep-away camps for girls wereestablished to teach life skills andencourage independence. The CampFire Girls and Girl Scouts wereamong the programs that providedthese outdoor experiences foryoung women.

Starting in the 1950s, specialtycamps began to concentrate onspecific pursuits, such as academics,art, sports and music. Camps werealso created for children withspecial needs and medical conditions.Today, there is a camp for nearlyevery interest.

The Mighty TigerThe lion may be called the king of

the jungle, but it’s really the tiger whoshould wear the crown. Tigers are thelargest members of the cat family, andhave long been revered for theirbeautiful striped coats and powerfulhunting skills.

There were once nine subspeciesof wild tigers, but now only six remainand are endangered. They live invarious habitats throughout Asia. Thelargest of the cats, the Siberian tiger,primarily roams the cold, mountainousregions of Russia.

No two tigers have the samepattern of markings, which extends totheir skin. Their orange and white furwith black vertical stripes acts ascamouflage while they seek out prey.Tigers do most of their hunting atnight, and can jump more than 30 feetto attack large animals like deer,antelope and water buffalo.

A tiger’s roar can be heard almost2 miles away. Scientists believe theyroar to find mates or to warn othertigers to stay out of their territory. Likedomestic cats, tigers make a variety ofsounds, such as hissing, snarling andpurring. Unlike most house cats,however, these felines love the waterand are skilled swimmers.

Fewer than 4,000 tigers are left inthe wild, where they typically liveabout 20 years.

This & That

Beauty SalonOpen everyTuesday.

Contact Char Caseat (248) 515-9361$5-Hair Removal

$8 Nail Clean/Trim$10 Wax Sheets

$12 Shave$15 Manicure,Shampoo Set,

Haircut$16 Blow Dry and

Style$24 Haircut with

Blow Dry$30 Haircut with Curl

& Style$38-$43 Tint

$50 Highlights$58 & up Perm

Celebratethe USA

Independence DaycommemoratesJuly 4, 1776, the daywhen the ContinentalCongress,representing the13 Colonies, adoptedthe Declaration ofIndependence. Wecelebrate the nation’sbirth with gatheringsof family and friends,fireworks, food andfun. Happy241st birthday, USA!

July 2017

Space Probes

Since the space program began, the U.S. has launched hundreds of spacecraft,

ranging from satellites circling the Earth to probes surveying other planets. Your

mission: Explore some of these machines and their journeys into space.

Year Spacecraft Mission

1962 Mariner 2 Gather data about Venus.

1972 Pioneer 10 Observe Jupiter and deep space.

1977 Voyager 1 & 2 Explore Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

1989 Galileo Study Jupiter and its moons.

1990 Hubble Telescope Orbit Earth and provide images of space.

1997 Cassini-Huygens Orbit Saturn and study its rings and moons.

2003 Spirit &

Opportunity Rovers Land on Mars and explore its terrain.

2006 New Horizons Learn about Pluto and the outer solar system.

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