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American House Westland Hunter

April 2016American House StaffAlexandra Georgiadis Executive DirectorRenee Hamblin Assistant DirectorJill Klein Life Enrichment DirectorNicholas Batey Dietary/Housekeeping Dir.Bill Abraham Maintenance DirectorDamin Harris Assistant CookShelby Bray Night & Weekend ManagerVictoria Baker Night & Weekend ManagerJohn Ingison Transportation Driver

Important Phone NumbersMain Office (734) 728-8670Medical Team (734) 721-9188Medical Team 2nd number (313) 204-1769Transportation Driver (734) 558-0493Beauty Salon Amelia (734) 728-8864

Detroit Symphony OrchestraOn Thursday, April 21st, a small group of

the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be at theAmerican House in Dearborn Hts. Ourcommunity has been invited to attend thisspecial event. Please sign up in the activitybook to attend.

What Does April Stand for?A is for April showersP is for Planting crops and gardensR is for Rainy days, then blue skiesI is for Indoor spring cleaningL is for Leaving winter behind

Detroit TigersThat’s right, it’s that time again... Time for

BASEBALL!!! Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers thisyear will be on Friday, April 8th, at Comerica Park.

The game starts at 1:10pm Detroit Tigers vs.NY Yankees.

LET’S GO TIGERS!!!

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Did You Know

Laugh It UpIn April, we

celebrate NationalHumor Month. Agood laugh can helpreduce stress, lowerblood pressure,elevate mood, boostthe immune system,and make you feelgood. Studies alsoshow that a goodsense of humor mayhelp prevent heartdisease and heartattacks. Some waysto expand your senseof humor include:look for absurd orsilly activities that goon around you eachday, increase yourexposure tocomedies andsitcoms, take a fewminutes each day toread joke or humorbooks, and remindyourself to have funevery day.

Write ItApril 1 begins

National Card andLetter Writing Month.Take some time andwrite a note or aletter to your friendsand family. They willlove the surprise thatwill surely brightentheir day.

April Is National Pecan MonthThink outside the pie and grab a

handful of pecans!With American adults and children

snacking more, it’s time to spotlight thenatural, healthy, fuss-free pecan.

The National Pecan ShellersAssociation (NPSA) has a propositionfor you. This April, consider snackinghealthy and snacking on pecans. Aone-ounce serving of 15 to 20 pecanhalves packs a nutritious punch:

• Pecans contain more antioxidantsthan any other nut varietyaccording to ORAC values

• Pecans can help reduce the risk ofheart disease and lowercholesterol levels

• Pecans contain more than 19vitamins and minerals

• Pecans are a natural, high-qualitysource of protein and naturallysodium free

April Is OT MonthThis month is Occupational Therapy

Month, which spotlights the work ofoccupational therapists and OTassistants. Working in a variety of healthcare settings, these professionals helppatients live life to the fullest byimproving their abilities to perform dailyactivities with specialized therapy,support and services.

The Power of OatmealBy Brian Rosso, R.D.This month I am writing about

the power of oatmeal. I hope youfind the information below helpfulin your everyday lives:

• Oatmeal is a low-fat andlow-calorie food.

• Oatmeal has been shown tolower cholesterol levels.Research is showing thateating oatmeal can removebad cholesterol (LDL) fromyour body.

• Eating oatmeal can reduceyour waistline. One of thegreat benefits of eatingoatmeal is that it is veryfilling, so you feel full longerand eat less.

• The soluble fiber in oatmealcan help balance bloodsugar levels.Oatmeal’s fibercan help lower or maintain aperson’s blood pressure.

• Oatmeal is a great source ofvitamins and minerals,including vitamin A, which isimportant for vision; vitaminB6, which can help preventheart disease; iron; andcalcium.

• Oatmeal is a great source offiber. There are 2 grams offiber in a one-cup serving ofoatmeal.

Enjoy oatmeal every morningat American House.

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Meaning |Innocence, loyal love, purity

gggggggg ggggggBotanical name | Bellis perennis

Other names | Many plants share the name, thoughthe Bellis perennis is often considered to be the archetypal species of the name

Description | Long, narrow ray petals surround a center of tiny petals on a long stem

Colors | Many colors but the quintessential daisy has white ray petals with a yellow center

Facts | During the Middle Ages, the Crusaders made an ointment from the daisy plant, which they used to treat bruises, broken bones and wounds. Many people continue to use the plant for homeopathic remedies.

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Flower of [April] [Daisy]

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April BirthdaysRobert B. 1stFranco G. 7thRita C. 12th

Employee BirthdayDamin Harris 30th

Birthday CelebrationWe would like to invite everyone

come celebrate the April Birthdayson Wednesday, April 6th, @ 2pm.

Enjoy Live Music Entertainmentwith John Latini and a specialbirthday treat.

We hope to see you there!!

Famous Faces Born in AprilApril 1, 1961: Susan BoyleApril 2, 1805: Hans Christian

AndersenApril 4, 1965: Robert Downey Jr.April 5, 1900: Spencer TracyApril 7, 1915: Billie HolidayApril 9, 2000: Jackie EvanchoApril 10, 1847: Joseph PulitzerApril 12, 1916: Beverly ClearyApril 12, 1947: David LettermanApril 13, 1743: Thomas JeffersonApril 14, 1932: Loretta LynnApril 16, 1924: Henry ManciniApril 16, 1965: Jon CryerApril 20, 1951: Luther VandrossApril 21, 1926: Queen Elizabeth IIApril 24, 1942: Barbra StreisandApril 25, 1940: Al PacinoApril 26, 1785: John James

AudubonApril 28, 1974: Penelope CruzApril 29, 1933: Willie Nelson

April

MonthlyCelebrationsKeep these events

in mind this April:• Eat some pecan

pie duringNational PecanMonth.

• Consider a newstyle for NationalDecoratingMonth.

• Laugh out loud.It’s NationalHumor Month.

History of AprilApril is probably

named for the Latinaperire, meaning “toopen,” referencingthe blooming of treesand flowers.However, theRomans named themonths for theirgods, and as themonth wasconsidered sacred byVenus (due to theannual festival, Feastof Venus and theGood Luck of Men,which took place onthe first day of themonth), the namemay come from herGreek name,Aphrodite.

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Westland Hunter

Outings Special EventEntertainment EducationalExerciseDetroit Tigers GameHealth Smart

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools’ Day 1

9:00 Coffee & News Discussions10:00 Kroger11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:00 Tea Time with Table Magic2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

28:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they

can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo

38:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service

49:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:45 /12:30 All County Choir

Rehearsal @ Southfield10:00 Nails with Jill Canceled2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café

59:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:00 Angel Meditation (2nd floor

Solarium)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers @ Miami


10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore(transportation needed)

11:00 Cooking Club2:00 April Birthday Celebration2:15 Entertainment with John

Latini4:55 Detroit Tigers @ Miami6:30 Cards in the Café

National Beer Day 79:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta

Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Beer Tasting in the Cafe’6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Moovin’ & Groovin’ WorkOuts11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops1:00 Tigers Opening Day in the

Cafe’1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY Yankees2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

98:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY

Yankees2:30 Bingo

108:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service8:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY

Yankees


10:00 Nails with Jill12:00 Choir Performance @ DMC

Hospital1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Pittsburgh2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Pittsburgh2:30 Creative Minds/ Make your own

Ice Cream6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night



10:00 Bank Run2:15 Entertainment with6:30 Cards in the Café7:05 Detroit Tigers @

Pittsburgh


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Luigi’s Restaurant12:35 Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh

2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Meijer11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night8:10 Detroit Tigers @ Houston

168:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo7:10 Detroit Tigers @

Houston

178:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


12:00 Entertainment with CraigMarsden

2:10 Detroit Tigers @Houston


10:00 Nails with Jill2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 /12:00 Chair Massageswith Sissel Bridges

11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Creative Minds/ Spring Wreaths6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas

City



10:30 Blood Pressure Checks11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Garvin6:30 Cards in the Café7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City


10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:00 DSO Performance @ Dearborn

Hts.2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City

Earth Day 228:00 /10:00 Omelet Bar9:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:30 Kroger11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland

238:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Cleveland2:30 Bingo

248:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Cleveland


10:00 Nails with Jill1:00 Choir Rehearsal @

Joy Rd.1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Resident Meeting6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland

279:00 Premiere for the American

House Anthem @ OrchestraHall

9:00 Coffee & News Discussions2:15 Entertainment with Kenny

Lang6:30 Cards in the Café7:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Culver’s1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café



Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night8:10 Detroit Tigers @

Minnesota

308:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:10 Detroit Tigers @

Minnesota2:30 Bingo

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Westland Hunter

Outings Special EventEntertainment EducationalExerciseDetroit Tigers GameHealth Smart

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayApril Fools’ Day 1

9:00 Coffee & News Discussions10:00 Kroger11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:00 Tea Time with Table Magic2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

28:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo

38:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


49:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:45 /12:30 All County Choir

Rehearsal @ Southfield10:00 Nails with Jill Canceled2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:00 Angel Meditation (2nd floor

Solarium)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers @ Miami



11:00 Cooking Club2:00 April Birthday Celebration2:15 Entertainment with John

Latini4:55 Detroit Tigers @ Miami6:30 Cards in the Café

National Beer Day 79:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta

Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Beer Tasting in the Cafe’6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Moovin’ & Groovin’ WorkOuts11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops1:00 Tigers Opening Day in the

Cafe’1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY Yankees2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

98:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY

Yankees2:30 Bingo

108:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service8:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY

Yankees


10:00 Nails with Jill12:00 Choir Performance @ DMC

Hospital1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Pittsburgh2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Pittsburgh2:30 Creative Minds/ Make your own

Ice Cream6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night



10:00 Bank Run2:15 Entertainment with6:30 Cards in the Café7:05 Detroit Tigers @

Pittsburgh


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Luigi’s Restaurant12:35 Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh

2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café



Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night8:10 Detroit Tigers @ Houston

168:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo7:10 Detroit Tigers @

Houston

178:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


12:00 Entertainment with CraigMarsden

2:10 Detroit Tigers @Houston


10:00 Nails with Jill2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 /12:00 Chair Massageswith Sissel Bridges

11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Creative Minds/ Spring Wreaths6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas

City



10:30 Blood Pressure Checks11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Garvin6:30 Cards in the Café7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City


10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:00 DSO Performance @ Dearborn

Hts.2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café7:15 Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City

Earth Day 228:00 /10:00 Omelet Bar9:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:30 Kroger11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland

238:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Cleveland2:30 Bingo

248:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service1:10 Detroit Tigers VS.

Cleveland


10:00 Nails with Jill1:00 Choir Rehearsal @

Joy Rd.1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a caller)6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Resident Meeting6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland

279:00 Premiere for the American

House Anthem @ OrchestraHall

9:00 Coffee & News Discussions2:15 Entertainment with Kenny

Lang6:30 Cards in the Café7:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Culver’s1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Start-Up6:30 Cards in the Café



Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night8:10 Detroit Tigers @

Minnesota

308:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:10 Detroit Tigers @

Minnesota2:30 Bingo

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Talk About It

Laugh Lines:Play Ball!

Q: What has 18legs and catchesflies?

A: A baseballteam.

Q: Why wasCinderella so bad atbaseball?

A: She had apumpkin for a coach.

Q: How doumpires make theirmothers proud?

A: They alwaysclean their plate.

Q: Which baseballplayer holds thewater?

A: The pitcher.Q: How do

baseball players staylifelong friends?

A: They touchbase every once ina while.

Q: A man leaveshome, makes a leftturn, makes anotherleft, then another leftturn and goes homeagain. When he getshome there are twomen wearing maskswaiting for him. Whoare they?

A: The catcher andthe umpire.

E-mail UpdatesIf you or your family would like to

start receiving weekly e-mailsregarding our community, pleasecontact Jill, the Life EnrichmentDirector. This is also a great way forlong-distance family to stayconnected with their loved ones. Weare now also able to e-mail themonthly newsletter.

Music EntertainmentEvery Wednesday @ 2 pm in the

dining room you can enjoy live musicentertainment. Each week there is adifferent musician for you to enjoy.

Please Do Not Feedthe Animals

Spring is here. You may benoticing all of the animals aroundthe building: geese, ducks, squirrelsand birds. Although they look cutePLEASE DO NOT FEED THEANIMALS. When they know peoplefeed them they start to rely on thatfood, tend to cause damage to thebuilding and can try to get inside.They also draw other critters such aRACCOONS. If you wish to have abird house, that would be the bestfit for the building. Thank you.

Make Someone Laugh!Make Someone Laugh!

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April Fools’ Tea TimeFriday, April first, drop by the Café

@ 2:00 for a special Tea Time. This isnot an ordinary tea time. Ariana will bedoing a small magic show ateach table.

Angel MeditationSissle Bridges will be bringing

Angel Meditation to our community forthe first time on Tuesday, April 5th.This class will begin at 2:00pm on thesecond floor in the solarium. See Jillfor more info

Chair YogaChair Yoga is designed just for

seniors. Yoga is a great exercise formind, body and soul. Yoga Class isheld every first and third Thursday ofevery month in the Café.

April 7th & 21st @ 10:00am.

Beer Taste TestingThursday, April 7th, is National

Beer Day. There’s no better way tocelebrate than by having a tastetesting day. Stop by the Café @ 2:30and have a taste of a different varietyof Michigan-made Beer.

Moovin’ & Groovin’Friday, April 8th, @10:00am

Brooke Munson will be running herchair exercise/ dance class. Allexercises are senior friendly and funfor everyone!

Opening Day @Comerica Park

Friday, April 8th, join us in the Caféto watch the Opening Day Gameat 1:00pm.

Stop and get your Peanuts &Cracker Jacks and a chance to win aDetroit Tigers Themed Gift basket.Don’t forget to wear your DetroitGear!!!

Garden Start-UpThursday, April 14th, we will be

starting our Garden out on the backPatio. We will need to get everythingready for planting. Meet out back onthe patio by 2:30pm.

Resident MeetingTuesday, April 26th, @ 2:30pm is

the Community Meeting. Jill will behosting this meeting to talk aboutupcoming events, new programs andto get the resident feedback about thecommunity. If you have any questionsor concerns we will be happy todiscuss them. This is also a great wayfor new residents to get involved inthe community. Everyone is welcome;we hope to see you there.

Omelet BarFriday April 22nd join us from 8:00

to 10:00am for a special Omelet BarBreakfast. Watch Chef Nick make youyour own customized omelet.

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Bob, theGardener

Bob is our veryown gardener. Hespends his summerdays out back takingcare of the garden.He grows the besttomatoes in town.

A Day at the Ball Park

Moovin’ & Groovin’ ChairDance Exercise with BrookeMunson

The America House Choir @the VA Hospital Ann Arbor

Jill & Angie @ the ToledoMudHens Game

April 2016

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