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August 2017

Spray Away Summer HeatBeat the summer heat by keeping a spray

bottle filled with cold water handy. Spritz yourface, neck and arms when you need tocool down.

The Super Bowl of BridgeThe card game bridge has been called the

sport of the mind and is recognized as suchby the International Olympic Committee. Thebidding for contract bridge’s most prestigiousprize begins Aug. 12 in Lyon, France, whereteams from around the globe will play in theBermuda Bowl, the biennial worldchampionships of the game.

Color Yourself HappyIf the sight of a new box of colorful crayons

makes you smile, apply that idea to yoursurroundings. Bright colors, such as red,purple, green and yellow, can spark feelings ofhappiness and boost energy, so use them inyour décor and clothing.

Crazy for Kool-AidWith its “rainbow of flavors,” Kool-Aid has

been a favorite summer drink since 1928.That’s when Nebraska entrepreneur EdwinPerkins found a way to transform his inventionFruit Smack, a bottled drink concentrate, intoconvenient powders. At 10 cents a packet,Kool-Aid’s six original flavors were grape,lemon-lime, cherry, orange, raspberryand strawberry.

Renee Lotito Executive DirectorDeanna Arendoski Assistant DirectorJennifer Rizzo Life Enrichment DirectorShelly Bjur Culinary DirectorBob Gray Maintenance SupervisorJacquis Stephens Housekeeping Supervisor

We are so glad you decided to becomea part of the American House family.

Margaret H.Barbara W.Edward A.

Join us for the New Neighbor Social on Tuesday,May 23rd, at 10:00 am for coffee and fresh donuts!

Popular Pages: ‘The Maltese Falcon’Before Humphrey Bogart played him on the big

screen, private eye Sam Spade came to life in thepages of Dashiell Hammett’s 1929 novel “TheMaltese Falcon.” Largely influenced by Hammett’swork as an investigator for the Pinkerton NationalDetective Agency, the mystery captivated readerswith its authentic, straightforward storytelling;compelling, flawed characters; and exciting plot full oftwists and turns. Many modern-day depictions of atough detective and a mysterious femme fatale,whether in film, TV or literature, are inspired byHammett’s work.

Curl Up With a Coloring BookColoring is no longer just child’s play, but a popular

pastime for grown-ups. Sit, relax and color inside thelines (or not!) on National Coloring Book Day, Aug. 2.

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Trivia Whiz

Eleanor N.May 9thArt O.

May 13thAda C.

May 13thLew M.

May 17thBetty M.May 18thNorine K.May 18thKaye B.May 21stMax H.

May 22ndJack L.

May 24thEvelyn B.May 24th

Lenore W.May 27thRoma C.May 30th

Staff BirthdaysCatherine E.

May 1stTiffany F.May 6th

Ruthell I.May 7th

Mackenzie H.May 11thSarah C.May 16th

Roxanne R.May 17th

Did You Know?Half a byte is

called a nibble.

ENTERTAINMENTTuesday, May 2nd,

at 6:00 pmJim Lauri

Sunday, May 7thJim Ayres

Tuesday, May 9th,at 6:00 p.m.Gail Engling

Sunday, May 14that 2:00 pm

Kenny LangTuesday, May 16th,

at 6:00 pmDan Bergan

Friday, May 19th,at 1:15 pm

Music & Movement with KathleenSunday, May 21st,

at 2:00 pmLukas StachurskiTuesday, May 23rd,

at 6:00 pmCharley GehringherSunday, May 28th,

at 2:00 pmThe Little Big BandTuesday, May 30th

at 6:00 pmHarmonica George

Just PeachyThe peak of peach season is winding

down, with just a few weeks left toenjoy the freshest of the fuzzy fruit.There are theories about why peacheshave fuzz; some suggest that it protectsthe skin and thwarts insects. But it alsocan be a turnoff for some folks, sothat’s why peaches sold at most storesare defuzzed by brush machines orsprays of high-pressure water afterharvesting.

A Celestial SpectacleMillions across the U.S. will

have their eyes on the sky thismonth: The first coast-to-coastsolar eclipse in nearly a centurywill take place on Aug. 21.

A total solar eclipse occurswhen the moon moves betweenthe sun and the Earth, coveringthe sun and casting a shadowon Earth.

This month’s eclipse is uniquebecause its path will cross theU.S. diagonally from Oregon toSouth Carolina, passing throughparts of 14 states.

All areas of the continentalU.S. will experience at least apartial eclipse, but people in the70-mile-wide “path of totality”will see a total eclipse, when onlythe sun’s outer atmosphere, thecorona, will be visible. In themiddle of the day, twilight will fallfor up to 2 minutes, 40 seconds;stars and planets will be visible;and the temperature will drop,just like at nighttime.

The view is sure to bebreathtaking, but experts cautionthat looking directly at the suncan cause permanent eyedamage. Special eclipse glassesor solar viewers are essential.

The next total solar eclipse inthe U.S. will occur in 2024.

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Medical News• Dr. Greg Hackel with Henry Ford Physicians is here every Tuesday at

1:00 p.m. Please sign up if you need to be seen.• Dr. Rubin, our podiatrist, is here every nine weeks. His next visit is

Thursday, June 22nd. Sign up to see him.• Blood Pressure Checks take place every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in

the lounge.• New Ear Hearing is here Tuesday, May 2nd, at 1:30 p.m., in the library.

They sell hearing aid batteries for $4/pack.• St. John Pharmacy, Kroger Pharmacy, Frank’s Pharmacy and Village

Pharmacy all deliver your prescriptions right to your door. Come to ouroffice for more info!

Diamond DreamsEach summer, youngsters across

the U.S. and the world take the fieldas Little League ballplayers.

Variations of baseball have beenaround since the 18th century.When the game grew to be thenational pastime, children playedpickup games in streets andsandlots, often using castoffequipment that was madefor adults.

In 1938, Carl Stotz ofWilliamsport, Pa., wanted to givehis young nephews and otherneighborhood boys the opportunityto play on a field and wear uniformsin an organized league. He spentmonths testing gear and fielddimensions and recruiting playersfor three teams. Stotz also askedsponsors to help pay for theuniforms and equipment to keepcosts low for families.

The first Little League gameswung into action in Williamsport in1939. The program was a hit, and

leagues popped up across thecountry, then around the globe.The first National Little LeagueTournament—now known as theannual Little League Baseball WorldSeries—was played in 1947.

From the beginning, Stotz wantedLittle League to be a place forchildren to learn the game in a funenvironment, with an emphasis onsportsmanship and teamwork.Parents have always beenencouraged to step up to the plateas volunteer coaches, managers,umpires and more.

Today, more than 200,000 teamsin 80 countries participate inLittle League.

Wit & Wisdom

Bank RunThe bank run is

Tuesday,May 9th,

at 10:00 a.m.

Gift Shop HoursMonday,

Wednesday& Friday

1:30–2:30 p.m.*Thank you to our

store helpers,Virginia, Lenora &

Clark!

HAIR ONTHE GO

Open Tues. & Thurs.at 8:30 a.m.

Call Delores at(586) 489-2666

to make anappointment.MANICURESManicure-$15Pedicure-$25

Spidey SenseArmed with agility,

strength andspider-like abilities,masked crime fighterSpider-Mancelebrates his55th anniversary thismonth. The MarvelComics superherodebuted in theAugust 1962 issue ofthe comic book“Amazing Fantasy.”

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August 2017East I

Outings Sign-up RequiredEntertainmentExerciseSpiritualHealth

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC9:15 Wake Up Chair Yoga/LOUNGE

10:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle/Library11:00 Blood Pressure/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:35 Milkman/Atrium

1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC1:30 New Ear Hearing/Library6:00 Music Hour/Atrium

29:00 Communion Service/Chapel9:30 KROGER

11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD

39:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC9:15 Wake Up Chair

Yoga/LOUNGE11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD6:30 Bingo/LLAD

411:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC4:00 Communion

Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

510:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:00 Card Games/Library2:00 Stroll Down Memory

Lane/Library4:00 Mass/Chapel6:00 Movie/Fireside6:00 Dime Poker/Lounge


2:00 Music Hour/Atrium6:00 Shanghai & Scrabble/Library

79:00 Communion Service/Chapel9:30 Project Gratitude: Cut Coupons/Library

10:00 Walk with Jennifer/Atrium10:30 Wii Bowling League/L11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Strength Training/LLAD1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:15 Wii Bowling League/L6:00 Scattergories/LLAD


10:00 Word Games & Trivia/Library11:00 Blood Pressure/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:35 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC1:30 MEIJER1:30 Travel Choir Practice at East I/ATRIUM6:00 Music Hour/Atrium


11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium3:15 Dog Visit with Joerg and Zoey/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD


10:00 Crafts: Adult Color Art/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD2:30 Bible Study with Willie/Library6:30 Bingo/LLAD












10:00 Crafts: Ceramic Class/LLAD11:00 Blood Pressure/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:35 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC6:00 Music Hour/Atrium
















10:00 New Neighbor Social/Lounge11:00 Blood Pressure/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:35 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC1:30 Dollar Tree/CVS1:30 Travel Choir Practice at East I/ATRIUM6:00 Music Hour/Atrium


11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:00 SUNSHINE GROUP/Library1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD


10:00 Crafts: Adult Color Art/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD2:30 Bible Study with Willie/Library6:30 Bingo/LLAD












11:00 Blood Pressure/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:35 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC6:00 Music Hour/Atrium





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Just a Reminder...

MILKMANDave, our milkman, ishere every Tuesday at12:35 p.m. He sells a

variety of dairyproducts, bread,eggs, juice and

ice cream!“MR. DRY CLEAN”Mobile dry-cleaningservice will pick up

items on Wednesdayonly. Bring youritems to Jennifer

on Tuesday.AVON

Esther, our AvonLady, is here

every other week.

Alterations bySew Joyous

For all your sewingneeds, contactDorothy Ruper(586) 291-2394

EmergencyContact Info

Has your first contactmoved or changedphone numbers?Please keep the

office updated of anychanges. Does your

family use email?Please provide an

email address to theoffice and stay up todate on last minute

info!

CHAPEL NEWSAll are welcome to enjoy the

chapel & join us for services atAmerican House East I regardless

of religion or denomination.******************

MASS:Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE:Monday & Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Friday at 4:00 p.m.ROSARY:

Daily at 11:15 a.m.

Bible Study With WillieJoin us for Bible Study with Willie.

This is a non-denominational serviceon Thursday, May 4th and May 18th

at 2:30pm in the library.

‘Grin’ Is OneHow many words can you come

up with using the letters in “airconditioning”?

Popcorn Pick: ‘MyBrilliant Career’

It’s the late 1800s in the ruggedOutback of Australia, a time andplace where a young woman isexpected to marry and conform tosociety’s conventions. Yet thefiercely independent andheadstrong Sybylla (Judy Davis)dreams of having a “brilliant career”as a writer but struggles againstsocial norms, her family’s poverty,and dashing suitors like Harry (SamNeil) trying to change her mind.Touching and amusing, this1979 movie, based on the novel ofthe same name, earnedinternational acclaim.

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UPCOMING OUTINGS• Scenic Drive: Join us for a ride

along to Belee Ilse to see thesights. This is a great trip, nowalking involved! Join us May 1stat 1:00 pm.

• MGM Grand Casino: Family andfriends are welcome to join us forthis trip on Thursday, May 4th, at9:15 am

• Meadowbrook Theater: Join usfor this great musical; IrvingBerlin’s I love a Piano onWednesday, May 10th. Thetickets $22 for residents and $27for guests.

• Bingo Bonanza at AmericanHouse Park Place. Try your luckand have some fun onWednesday, May 17th, at1:15 pm.

• Lunch out to New York Deli:Rescheduled from April, pleasejoin us on Thursday, May 18th,at 11:00am.

• Memorial Day of Honor: This isa great tribute to those who gaveall. Please join us for this greatevent at American House SterlingHeights at 12:30 pm on May23rd.

• Sea World Garden Center: Doyou love plants and flowers? Getyour garden ready and join us forthis Planting trip on Thursday,May 25th, at 2:15 pm

• Parade Company: Mark youcalendar for this June 8th Trip tosee the floats of DetroitThanksgiving Day Parade. Lunchfollowing at Buddy’s Pizza.

LET’S GO SHOPPING!KROGER

May 3rd at 9:30 amMEIJER

May 9th at 1:30 pmKROGER

May 10th at 9:30 a.m.KROGER

May 17th at 9:30 a.m.KROGER

May 24th at 9:30 a.m.DOLLAR TREE/CVSMay 30th at 10:00 am

KROGERMay 31st at 9:30 am

Wild World: MacawThese striking, intelligent birds have

brightly colored feathers, helping themhide among the fruits, flowers andtrees of the Central and SouthAmerican rainforests they call home.Macaws are the largest members ofthe parrot family and are easilyrecognized by their long tails andimpressive beaks, which are strongenough to crack nuts. Also feeding onfruit, seeds and insects, the socialbirds often live in large flocks of up to30. Some species can live 80 to90 years, and if macaws spend timearound people, they can teachthemselves to mimic human speech.

Celebrating SeniorsThere are 46 million people in the

U.S. who are age 65 and older, andthat number is expected to more thandouble to 98 million by 2060. NationalSenior Citizens Day on Aug. 21celebrates the older generation andtheir contributions to their families,communities and country.

Transport Driver

CLAUDIA CARNEYis available

Monday–Friday.You must call her at

(586) 383-0515to set up

your appt. time.

On the Menu:Fruits de MerThe name of this

platter can beconfusing, unless youknow that mer is theFrench word for“sea.” The “fruits” areshellfish—typicallylobster, crab, shrimp,oysters, clams andscallops—which areserved chilled onbeds of ice, alongwith lemon wedgesand specialty sauces.A fruits de merdisplay may consistof many elaboratetiers and is meant tobe visuallyimpressive. Acenturies-oldtradition in France,the dish is becomingmore common onAmerican shores,particularly in coastalcities where freshseafood is readilyavailable.

August 2017

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Many people beat the summer heat by dipping into their favorite ice cream.

Take a “lick” at these popular parlors and see when and where they began serving up

their cool treats.

Year Ice Cream Shop Location

1934 Carvel Hartsdale, N.Y.

1935 Friendly’s Springfield, Mass.

1940 Dairy Queen Joliet, Ill.

1948 Swenson’s San Francisco

1953 Baskin-Robbins Glendale, Calif.

1968 Braum’s Oklahoma City

1976 Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.

1978 Ben & Jerry’s Burlington, Vt.

1988 Cold Stone Creamery Tempe, Ariz.

1989 Bruster’s Bridgewater, Pa.

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