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American House Westland Hunter

July 2017American House StaffRenee Hamblin Executive DirectorJill Klein Assistant DirectorShelby Bray Life Enrichment DirectorNicholas Batey Culinary SupervisorBill Abraham Maintenance DirectorDamin Harris Assistant Culinary CookLaTaginee Jackson Housekeeping SupervisorDaryan Richmond Night & Weekend ManagerAllison Jones Night & Weekend ManagerJohn Ingison Transportation Driver

Important Phone NumbersMain Office (734) 728-8670Medical Team Office (734) 721-9188Medical Team (Cell Phone) (313) 204-1769Transportation Driver (734) 558-0493Beauty Salon Amelia (734) 728-8864

Community NewsOur choir season has come to a close but

we are always accepting members to join ourAmerican House Choir. Talk to Shelby ifinterested; we’d love to start the fall quarterwith lovely new participants.

Rummage Sale: Just an early reminder we areaccepting donations for our rummage sale onSeptember 22nd, 23rd, 24th. Please keep in mind weare not accepting clothes, large furniture, or books.Thank you!

Bake Sale: Also, we are doing our annual bakesale on August 17th, 18th, and 19th. If you would liketo donate some baked goods, please let us know inthe office!

Wayne County Picnic: We are looking to load upthe bus to head on over to our Wayne CountyAmerican House picnic. We’re going to join our otherAmerican House buildings for an outdoor picnic andfun afternoon! This will be on July 14th; sign-upsheets located in the cafe!

American House Senior Olympics: Our secondannual private Olympics will be coming up quick fromAugust 7th to August 11th. We have sign-up sheets inour activity book located in the cafe!

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AsparagusFacts

By Brian Rosso,R.D.

Asparagus is apopular menu item atAmerican House. Ihope you enjoy thefollowing facts aboutthis nutritiousvegetable!

• Asparagus wasbelieved to haveoriginated inGreece.

• Asparaguscomes in threecolors: white,green andpurple.

• Asparagus ispart of the lilyfamily.

• After planting, ittakes threeyears to harvestasparagus forthe first time.

• From a healthaspect,asparagus actsas a diuretic anda laxative.

• Prime growingseason is earlyMay to lateJune.

• Asparagus is 93percent water.

Visit an AmericanHouse today!

CookingWhat’s

IMPORTANT DATES

Grandparents Day is quicklyapproaching us! Be sure to mark thedate on your calendars, we’re going tobe having an outdoor Carnival themedevent on September 10th this year.We’ll start eating at 12pm and ourentertainment will follow shortly after.

Just another early reminder, we’regoing to Erwin Orchards this year. Keepthis in mind and we’ll post a sign-upsheet as the date inches closer.

SpotlightResident

A special mention this monthto our very own Scott Applegate!He’s always participating inactivities and offering help to ourother residents. We absolutelyadore having him as a part of ourfamily. Keep up the good work,Scott; we look forward to havingyou involved in all that we do.

Save the

DateExotic Zoo

The Exotic Zoo is coming backJuly 5th from 2:30 pm to 3:30pm. We are very excited for this!

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LarkspurLove and happiness

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

Happy

BirthdayOur July Birthdays

Delores K. July 1stCarol B. July 3rdBarb L. July 10thAlma T. July 22ndBetty R. July 22ndRonald A. July 24thCarola S. July 24thArlene C. July 28thScott A. July 29th

Staff BirthdaysJohn Ingison July 12th

Happy Birthday!Happy birthday to all our

residents celebrating birthdays thismonth! The world is a better placebecause you’re here.

Famous Faces Born in JulyHappy birthday to some folks you

may recognize:July 1, 1957: Dan AykroydJuly 4, 1927: Neil SimonJuly 5, 1950: Huey LewisJuly 6, 1937: Ned BeattyJuly 8, 1951: Anjelica HustonJuly 11, 1931: Tab HunterJuly 13, 1942: Harrison FordJuly 15, 1946: Linda RonstadtJuly 17, 1935: Diahann CarrollJuly 20, 1938: Diana RiggJuly 20, 1945: Kim CarnesJuly 26, 1943: Mick JaggerJuly 28, 1948: Sally StruthersJuly 30, 1941: Paul Anka

July

Flower of July:Delphinium

Botanical name:Delphinium elatuem

Other names:Candle delphinium,larkspur

Description:Spikes with clustersof trumpet-shaped ordisc-shaped flowers

Colors: Blue,lavender, red, white,pink and purple

Meaning: Derivedfrom the Greek worddelphis meaningdolphin. Many saythe flower representsa flight of fancy,ardent attachment oragility.

Bloom size: 8 to20 inches long

Color pattern:Solid, spotted orstriped

Facts: Extracts ofthe plant have beenused in herbalmedicines. Theflower’s juices willcreate a blue inkwhen mixed withalum.

CelebrateJuly 23 is

Gorgeous GrandmaDay. Enjoy your day,all you gorgeousgrandmas!

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July 2017Westland Hunter

OutingsEntertainmentExerciseHealth SmartSpecial Event

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Sheets

(Found in the Cafe)2:30 Bingo5:00 Kind Words

28:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Matinee Movie2:30 Game Club6:30 Ladies Domino Club

39:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings

10:00 Monday Manicures with Shelby11:45 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo4:30 Veterans’ Happy Hour7:00 TV Time

Independence Day 49:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings

10:00 Butterfly Gardening w/ Kim11:45 Lobby Games12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:00 Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Service2:30 Fourth of July Cornhole Game6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

59:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings9:00 /1:00pm Shelbys Shuttle

Service11:00 Cooking Club2:30 / 3:30 Exotic Zoo6:30 Ladies Domino Club


10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Rummy Challenge7:00 TV Time

Popcorn Day 78:00 /10:00 Hot Breakfast

10:00 Kroger Shopping Trip11:30 Current Events11:45 Sunshine Committee/Clipping

Coupons for Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

88:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



98:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Butterfly Gardening w/ Kim2:00 Matinee Movie6:30 Ladies Domino Club


10:00 Monday Manicures with Shelby11:45 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo7:00 TV Time

Popcorn Day 119:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings

10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Trivia Hour2:00 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Service2:30 Coloring Therapy with Julie3:00 Senior Alliance Presentation with

Heather in the Cafe6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night6:30 Bible Study & Discussion with Amy

129:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings9:00 /1:00pm Shelbys Shuttle

Service11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Craig

Marsden6:30 Ladies Domino Club


10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Morning Exercise2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Ice Cream Social6:30 Ladies’ Night with Suzanne7:00 TV Time


10:30 / 3:30 County PicnicOuting

11:45 Sunshine Committee/ClippingCoupons for Troops

2:30 Bingo (Depending on a Caller)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

158:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



168:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Matinee Movie2:30 Game Club6:30 Ladies Domino Club


10:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ ChairAerobics with Brooke

11:45 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Resident Meeting with

Department Heads7:00 TV Time


10:00 Chair Massages with SisselBridges

11:45 Lobby Games2:00 Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Service2:30 Coloring Therapy with Julie6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

199:00 /1:00pm Shelbys Shuttle

Service (Cancelled)9:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings

10:30 Blood Pressure Checks2:15 Entertainment with John

Hanba6:30 Ladies Domino Club

Cherry Pie Day 209:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings

10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta10:00 Morning Exercise2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Music Therapy7:00 TV Time


10:00 Dollar Store Shopping Trip(Depending onTransportation)

11:30 Current Events11:45 Sunshine Committee/Clipping


228:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



238:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Butterfly Gardening w/ Kim2:00 Matinee Movie6:30 Ladies Domino Club

308:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Matinee Movie2:30 Game Club6:30 Ladies Domino Club


11:45 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo7:00 TV Time


11:45 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo7:00 TV Time


10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Trivia Hour12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:00 Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Service2:30 The DIA Presents: The Women’s

Artists Specials6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

269:00 /1:00pm Shelbys Shuttle

Service (Cancelled)9:00 Coffee & Morning Greetings2:15 Entertainment with John

Latini6:30 Ladies Domino Club


10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 “Crack Open a Cold One” Social6:30 Ladies’ Night with Suzanne7:00 TV Time


10:00 Kroger Shopping Trip(Depending onTransportation)

11:30 Current Events11:45 Sunshine Committee/Clipping


298:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



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Did you know thatAmerican HouseWestland Hunter isnow on Facebook?Stay up to date byliking and followingour Facebook page!Follow these foureasy steps and soonyou’ll see posts andpictures fromAmerican HouseWestland Hunter onyour Facebook NewsFeed. Go to ourAmerican Housewebsite and findAmerican HouseWestland Hunter bysearching under “OurCommunities” at thetop of the page.Once on our website,click on theFacebook iconlocated on the rightside of the pageunder our contactinformation. Be sureto click the “Like”and “Follow” buttonslocated underneathour community’scover photo. We lookforward to sharingour community newswith you.

What’s Been Going on?Here’s a few of the things we’ve

been up to here at American HouseWestland Hunter!

Kim Petersen had come to work on our ButterflyGarden, but instead was stuck with rainy weather!We brought the Butterflies inside to decorateinstead!

It would have been awesome to work on thegarden, but we had fun crafting instead. Thanks toeveryone who stayed!

Community StoreOur community store is open on

Mondays and Thursdays from 2pmto 4pm.

Special thanks to Betty and Jeni!

Suzanne’s Birthday was the same day as ourFamous Daves outing!

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Flag Day CelebrationSpecial thanks to everyone who

came to celebrate Flag Day with us.We didn’t let the rain dampen ourmoods and we had a blast!

Our “Valentine’s Day Celebration” King and Queenlooking good as usual. Thanks to Joe and Aileen forthe photo op!

These handsome gentleman made sure to getseated early so they could have plenty to eat! I thinkthey were well fed!

Sharon and Angie looking beautiful as always! Welove that red, white, and blue spirit!

Lovely Rita: she looks like she really enjoyed herself!

Laughing, funny, and smiling faces are the personalfavorites from us American House staff.

Bob and Nellie relaxing!

July

“Our flag honorsthose who havefought to protect it,and is a reminder ofthe sacrifice of ournation’s founders andheroes. As theultimate icon ofAmerica’s storiedhistory, the Stars andStripes representsthe very best of thisnation.”

July 2017

AMERICAN HOUSE WESTLAND HUNTER

35700 Hunter Avenue

Westland, MI 48185

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