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American House Grand Blanc

12640 Holly Rd. | Grand Blanc | Michigan | 48439(810) 694-7300 | Fax: (810) 695-1443 | [email protected] | americanhouse.com

August 2017American House StaffSamantha Barlow Executive DirectorStacie Klein Assistant DirectorBarb Foerster Life Enrichment DirectorKathie Miller Culinary DirectorHelen Solomon Housekeeping SupervisorRod Tennant Maint. SupervisorGiarah Payne Weekend ManagerJoy Elwell Weekend Manager

Medical Team StaffSite NurseSite Supervisor Sharketa WatkinsTMT (810) 694-0598TMT Emergency (810) 282-8702

Important Phone NumbersFront Office (810) 694-7300The Medical Team (810) 694-0598Dr. Wilkerson (810) 853-5875Hairstylist (Kelly Smith) (810) 397-2478

Just PeachyThe peak of peach season is winding down, with

just a few weeks left to enjoy the freshest of the fuzzyfruit. There are theories about why peaches have fuzz;some suggest that it protects the skin and thwartsinsects. But it also can be a turnoff for some folks, sothat’s why peaches sold at most stores are defuzzedby brush machines or sprays of high-pressure waterafter harvesting.

Wake Up and Drink UpAfter a night of sleep, rehydrate your body by

drinking a glass of water when you first wake up.The replenishment can provide a natural pick-me-upas you start the day.

Celebrating SeniorsThere are 46 million people in the U.S. who are

age 65 and older, and that number is expected tomore than double to 98 million by 2060. NationalSenior Citizens Day on Aug. 21 celebrates the oldergeneration and their contributions to their families,communities and country.

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Trivia Whiz

Top DogsCelebrate these

“pup” culture iconson National Dog Day,Aug. 26.

Petey. The poochin “The LittleRascals” comedieshad a black circlearound one eye,giving him hisdistinctive look.

Pluto. Since 1930,Mickey Mouse’spet has entertainedaudiences withhis silly facialexpressions andplayful personality.

Toto. Dorothy’scompanion, whojourneyed with her toa magical land in thefilm “The Wizard ofOz,” was played bya black cairn terriernamed Terry.

Snoopy. Sleepingon top of hisdoghouse,pretending to be aWorld War I flyingace, and writingstories on histypewriter are justa few of the quirkypastimes of CharlieBrown’s pet beaglein the “Peanuts”comic strip.

Tomato TalkNothing says summer quite like the

taste of a fresh tomato. Easy to growand full of vitamins and other nutrients,tomatoes are popular picks at farmers’markets, in home gardens, and as aningredient in a variety of dishes.

The hundreds of tomato varieties arecategorized according to their use:

Globe tomatoes. These are typicallywhat people picture when they hearthe word “tomato.” Large, round andred, globe tomatoes are ideal forsandwiches, which is why they’re oftencalled slicing tomatoes. They’re alsoknown as beefsteak tomatoes becauseof their meaty texture.

Salad tomatoes. This is the name forany medium-sized tomato, about 2 to3 inches in diameter, with a juicy,intense flavor. There are more cultivatedvarieties of salad tomatoes than anyother type of tomato.

Cherry and grape tomatoes. Thesetiny tomatoes are shaped like the fruitsthey’re named after. They’re very sweetand juicy, so they make a perfect snackor salad topping.

Roma tomatoes. These are thetomatoes you want if you’re making asauce or stew. Also called plum, pasteor Italian tomatoes, Romas feature athick skin and less moisture, so theyhave a long shelf life. Sweet and firm,they’re easily recognized by theiregg shape.

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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GladiolusStrength and beauty

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

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

“When you can’tmake them see thelight, make them

feel the heat.”—Ronald Reagan

“Maybe we adultsidealize our ownred-rover days,

the hot afternoonsspent playing games

that required nocoaches, eating

foods that involvedno nutrition, gettingdirty in whole newways and rarelyglancing in the

direction of a screenof any kind.”

—Nancy Gibbs

“I’m surprised howhot it gets in the

Moab Desert.I knew it got hot,but I didn’t think

it got, like,Mercury-hot.”

—Adam Ferrara

“What dreadful hotweather we have!It keeps one in acontinual stateof inelegance.”—Jane Austen

“It ain’t the heat,it’s the humility.”

—Yogi Berra

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August 2017Grand Blanc

OutingsExerciseGamesEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Cafe chat with Barb- Bistro

10:00 Strength training- AR10:45 Mall walking - B

3:30 Wii bowling- Bistro7:00 Residents’ choice

games- AR

29:30 Blood pressure checks - LO

10:00 Strength training withJulie- AR

10:30 Wii bowling- Bistro2:30 Euchre - AR7:00 Residents choice games-

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310:00 Strength training- AR3:45 Pray the Rosary - CH7:00 Bingo - AR

48:00 Made-to-order omelets - DR9:00 Beauty Shop Opens

10:00 Mall walking - B7:00 Residents’ choice games

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510:00 Strength training- AR

7:00 Residents’ choice games- AR

69:30 Communion- CH2:30 Matinee movie and snacks

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79:30 Shopping trip to Meijer /

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Talk About It

I Scream,You Scream ...

We all scream forice cream! Chocolateor vanilla, cone orcup, soft serve orhand-dipped ... thereare endless ways toenjoy this sweettreat. Dip into adiscussion about icecream and get thescoop on what otherslike, too.

Did you eat icecream when youwere a child? Whatwas your favoriteflavor then? Is it stillyour favorite now?

Have you evereaten homemade icecream? Did you evermake it yourself? Talkabout the processand the tasty results.

Do you prefer yourice cream served in acup or a cone? Howmany scoops doyou get?

Do you likesundaes? Whattoppings do you liketo add? What aboutmilkshakes or malts?

Which restaurantor parlor do you thinkserves the mostdelicious ice cream?

Stories Behindthe Buzzwords

Bees have fascinated humans forcenturies, contributing not only to ourenvironment, but our language, too.Comb through these familiarbee phrases:

Busy as a bee. Worker bees laborconstantly, so industrious people areoften compared to them. The similemay have originated in a story fromGeoffrey Chaucer’s “The CanterburyTales,” written in the late 1300s. Acharacter says women are “busyas bees”—a fitting comparison,considering worker bees are female.

A bee in one’s bonnet. Someone

who is troubled or preoccupied bya problem is said to have a bee inhis or her bonnet. The idiom datesback to a 16th-century translationof Virgil’s ancient poem the“Aeneid,” which described a personwith a “head full of bees.”

The bee’s knees. An example ofRoaring ’20s slang, this phrasemeaning something stylish orexcellent has nothing to do withbees or knees. However, there arebee species that carry pollen backto their hives using pollen basketson their legs where their kneeswould be—if they had them.

Put the bee on someone.Whether focusing on quilting orspelling, certain social gatheringshave been called bees sinceColonial days, possibly due to thesocial nature of a beehive. Frontierfolk would hold fundraising bees tocollect money to pay their churchleaders, leading to the modern-daydefinition of “put the bee on,” whichis to ask for money or donations.

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The Lure of FishingFrom casting a line to reeling in

“the big one,” fishing can be arelaxing and rewarding form ofrecreation. Fish through these populartypes of the sport:

Freshwater. Whether fishing fromthe banks, a bridge or in a boat, manylike the easy access of freshwaterlakes, ponds and rivers. The gear andbait used depends on the type of fishyou’re trying to hook. Bass, bluegill,catfish, crappie and walleye areabundant species.

Saltwater. Oceans and seas aremade of salt water, and fishing canbe enjoyed from a beach or from aboat in deep waters. Bluefish, cod,flounder, grouper, marlin, tarponand tuna are some of the prizedsaltwater game fish. Many touristspots offer chartered fishing trips foradventurous anglers.

Fly. Fly-fishers cast artificial “flies”onto the surface of the water in arhythmic motion to imitate insectsand other bait in order to attract fish.Fly-fishing is often associated withmountain streams, but it can alsobe done in ponds, lakes and saltwater. Trout and salmon arecommon catches.

Ice. Winter’s cold doesn’t stop icefishermen, who cut a hole in a frozenlake or pond, then drop a line.Shelters such as ice shanties providerelief from the elements.

Spectacular SucculentsTall and spiky, plump and fuzzy,

tiny and delicate—with something foreveryone and easy to tend, succulentsmay be the perfect houseplants.

From the Latin word sucus,meaning “juice” or “sap,” asucculent is loosely defined as anyplant that stores water in its leavesor stems. Cactuses likely come tomind, but they are just one type ofsucculent; not all succulents areconsidered cactuses.

Succulents are popular choicesfor gardeners of all types. They’reextremely low maintenance, and someexperts say they “thrive on neglect.”The plants require very little water andare generally pest-resistant. Theycome in a wide variety of interestingshapes, sizes and textures, and inpractically every color of the rainbow.Some succulents will bloom under theproper conditions.

Growing succulents can quicklybecome a fun and addictive-yet-harmless hobby. It’s easy topropagate new succulents by takinga leaf from a bigger plant, letting itdry in the sun, then repotting it.

Many succulents can be grownindoors or outdoors and typicallyrequire at least six hours of full sundaily. Popular varieties includehen-and-chicks, aloe vera, jadeplants, snake plants and sedum, alsoknown as stonecrop.

Just a Reminder...

PLEASE DO NOTPARK IN FRONTCIRCLE DRIVEJust a friendly

reminder that thefront entrance is forquick pickups and

drop-offs only. EMSmust have access

as much as possiblefor the safety ofresidents. Cars

parked at the frontentrance for

extended periods riskbeing towed.

A Crown fora Cause

Since the first Ms.Wheelchair Americawas crowned in1972, the annualpageant has providedhundreds of womenthe opportunity to bean advocate for themillions of peopleliving with disabilities.This year’scompetition takesplace Aug. 14–20 inErie, Pa.

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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