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American House Westland Hunter

October 2016American House StaffRenee Hamblin Executive DirectorJill Klein Assistant DirectorShelby Bray Life Enrichment DirectorNicholas Batey Culinary SupervisorBill Abraham Maintenance DirectorDamin Harris Assistant Culinary CookLaTaginee Jackson Night & Weekend Mgr.Torri Johnson 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 StoreOpen Mondays & Thursdays 2:00/4:00

From toiletries to birthday cards, everythingis available to you just downstairs in ourcommunity cafe! And we are always takingstock suggestions. Come satisfy your sweettooth and let us know what you need!

Community NewsIt’s that time of the year again, flu shots and

tuberculosis tests! American House is offering inhouse options for prevention. On October 20th, we’llbe offering flu shots and on November 8th we’ll beoffering the TB shots. In order for you to be eligiblefor either, we’ll need a few things from you: a copy ofyour insurance card, a copy of your identificationcard, a copy of your Medicare card, & your signatureon our consent form. If your insurance does not coverthe cost, it will be a $30 charge. You may see theMedical Team office in room 309 or the AmericanHouse office for questions.

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October

In-HouseRehabilitation

The MedicalTeam offersin-houserehabilitation tocater to yourrecovery needs.Our physicaltherapist, Alex,works with ourresidents to ensureall ailments aretaken care ofaccordingly. Signup today at (734)779-9700.

PrescriptionSafety

Octoberobservances includePrescription ErrorsEducation andAwareness Week. Ifyou haven’t already,make a list of themedications youtake, including thedosage, reason fortaking, and any sideeffects you haveexperienced. Bringthis list with you toevery doctor visit andgive a copy to atrusted relative orfriend. It’s always agood idea to havejust in any casesomething happens.

Senior OlympicsThis year was the first annual

American House Senior Olympics. Theevents of the year included bean bagtoss, crafts, creative writing, frisbeetoss, photography, softball throw, andtrivia! We even got Mayor Wild to comeout and judge some of our work for us,how cool is that? We’re hoping toexpand next year, if you’re interested,do be on the lookout for moreinformation come 2017!

Getting ready for the opening ceremony!

Roger and Shelby doing the frisbee toss!

Looking good, Jim!

Barb, our second place Creative Writingwinner, doing her thing! Great job!

The best part about the Olympics is the icecream social that follows!

Congrats Lee Anne for getting a specialrecognition award! You deserve it!

The whole crew!

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Meaning |Winning grace

gggggggg ggggggBotanical name | Calendula O!cinalis

Other names | Pot marigold

Description | 2-inch-wide straw"ower-likeblossoms on long stems

Colors | Orange, yellow, cream and apricot

Facts | Calendula petals are used in soups, stews and salads. #e blossoms were usedin ancient beverages as a cure for indigestionand in ointments for skin irritations, sore eyesand toothaches.

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Flower of [October] [Marigold]

Birthday CelebrationOn Wednesday, October 19th,

at 2:15 pm we’ll be having ourOctober Birthday Celebration!Everyone is encouraged to comeand join us in the dining room forlive music with Christine! There willbe celebratory treats if thatsweetens the pot for you.

Our October BirthdaysPatricia Looney October 5thRobert Skolarus October 14thAudrey Taylor October 16thBuelah Minor October 18thLee Ann Wheelock October 30th

Employee BirthdaysNajah Lewis October 22ndAllison Jones October 25th

Famous Faces Bornin October

Jimmy Carter Oct. 1, 1924Julie Andrews Oct. 1, 1935Mahatma Ghandi Oct. 2, 1869Susan Sarandon Oct. 4, 1946Carole Lombard Oct. 6, 1908John Lennon Oct. 9, 1940Theolonious Mark Oct. 10, 1917Dwight D. Eisenhower Oct. 14, 1890Ralph Lauren Oct 14, 1939Joan Fontaine Oct. 22, 1917Hillary Clinton Oct. 26, 1947Bill Gates Oct. 28, 1955Julia Roberts Oct. 28, 1967Christopher Columbus Oct. 31, 1451

October

Meal TicketsJust a reminder

that we encourageyou to have guestswhen coming formeal times, but weare now charging andhanding out mealtickers. For ourdinner meals, thecharge will be $7.00per person and thesupper meals will bea $5.00 charge perperson. If you areaware you’re havingguests, please allowthem to stop in theoffice to pay and wewill exchange that fora ticket. You are tobring this ticket intothe dining room to becollected by one ofour wait staff. Pleasedo not let this deteryou from havingpeople join your formeals. This is a rulewe have always beensupposed toimplement. Thankyou for yourcooperation, anddon’t be afraid to askquestions!

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October 2016Westland Hunter

Outings Special EventEntertainmentExerciseHealth SmartEvents

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they

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

28:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show

39:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Nails with Shelby11:45 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Dominoes Night


10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 One Minute Mysteries12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:30 Creative Arts / Fall Mason Jars6:30 Bills Movie Premiere Night!


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

10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Bank Run (Depending on

Transportation)11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with John Latini6:30 Cards in the Café

69:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:30 Cider Mill Trip

10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta

Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Kroger (Depending onTransportation)

11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

88:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



98:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Entertainment

w/ Anita

Columbus Day 109:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Lobby Games2:00 Oktoberfest & Entertainment

w/ Balancing Earth6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night


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

10:00 Library Drop Off2:15 Entertainment with

Kenny Lang6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Creative Arts / Halloween

Bottles6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ ChairAerobics with Brooke


158:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



168:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show


10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 TED Talks (Inspirational)2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 One Minute Mysteries12:30 / 2:00 One on One Time2:30 Creative Arts / Paint Your

Pumpkins6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night


10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore

(transportation needed)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Christine

S.6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Yoga Class with NeetaPatel

10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Morning Exercise

2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Let’s Play! You Pick!6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Meijer (Depending onTransportation)

11:45 Sunshine Committee2:30 Bingo6:00 / 8:00 Trick or Treat for the

Kids

228:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



238:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show

308:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @ Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show

2410:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Dear Abby Discussions2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Nails with Shelby12:00 Reminiscing Therapy2:00 Halloween Party/Costume Competition6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Morning Exercise11:45 Lobby Games

2:30 Resident Meeting/Fire SafetyMeeting

6:30 Upper Room Bible Studywith Amy


10:00 Library Drop Off10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore

(transportation needed)2:15 Birthday Celebration

with Dan Bergen6:00 / 8:00 Medical Team Expo


10:00 Morning Exercise10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Red Robin

2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Yahtzee in the Solarium6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Walmart (Depending onTransportation)


298:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @



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October

China StarPalace

A group of ussigned up to head onover for lunch atChina Star Palace.We were greeted byGinnie and EarlFrank, past residentsof ours, and we wereable to sit with themand enjoy ourselves.Let Shelby knowwhat otherrestaurants you’d liketo go to!

ChoirThe American

House Choir hasstarted and we areactively seeking newmembers. If you areinterested, please letShelby know and wecan work together inarrangements. Anyadditional questionswill be answered.

Wine & Cheese GatheringA few of the residents got together

for a Wine and Cheese get-together,and we’d say it was a huge success!I think we’re definitely going to haveto do it more often.

Jeanette tried the Moscato and the empty glassimplies she really enjoyed it!

Shirley really enjoyed herself!

Smiles all around!

Lee Ann and Rita saying ‘cheese.’

Need a Flu Shot?Contact the office for details.

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Mexican FiestaCounty Picnic

This year we had our annual familypicnic, and we decided on a MexicanFiesta theme. Great family turnout andbeautiful weather, we couldn’t haveasked for a better day.

Jim looks great in that sombrero!

Agnes got to celebrate her birthday, it was twice thefun!

Chips, salsa, and entertainment! Not too shabby.

Grandparents DayThis is one of American House’s

favorite events, and any chance weget to spotlight our family we take it!These are a few pictures from ourCarnival themed fun.

I think Dorothy had a good time, the smile gave itaway!

Good food and good entertainment.

Happy Grandparents Day to the people we considerour Grandparents.

October

Photo BoothHere we have a

few pictures from ourGrandparents Dayevent!

October 2016

Enjoy

AMERICAN HOUSE WESTLAND HUNTER

35700 Hunter Avenue

Westland, MI 48185

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