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American House North

May 2016The Friendly Staff atAmerican House North

Lisa Alexander Executive DirectorTiffany Giammarco Assistant DirectorCathy Aiello Life Enrichment DirectorAlicia Lewis Culinary DirectorPaul Battiste Maintenance DirectorKaren Rosebush Housekeeping DirectorLaurie Hayes Office ManagerDanielle Spanding Weekend Manager

Important Phone NumbersFront Office (810) 733-8900The Medical Team (810) 733-6111Med Team Cell Phone (810) 282-8861Flushing Your Ride (810) 780-8930Kristi P. - Beautician (248) 245-8183Linda H. - Beautician (810) 814-1666Flint Journal (810) 766-6100

Scams and Fraud PresentationOn May 19th at 2:00 pm in the lobby, we will be

holding a presentation on safety in your home andhow to be safe from scams / fraud. Joel Woods, whois Director of Risk Management for American House,will be the speaker. Mr. Woods is also a retired policeofficer and is a private investigator. This is going to bea very interesting presentation, so please join us and

feel free to invite your family members.Immediately following, we will be celebrating this

month’s birthdays with cake and entertainment by:Dan Hays

Wheelchair / Walker Mini ClinicOn May 19th at 2:30 pm in the lobby, we will be

having a meet & greet with Rapid Mobility Services,who will do light maintenance on wheelchairs, powerchairs & walkers. Come down and check whatservices they may have for you.

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Shopping Trips

May 2016Shopping trips takeplace on Tuesday

mornings at9:00 AM. Sign up inthe activity book if

you are interested ingoing to the store.Tuesday, May 3

BuecheTuesday, May 10

WalmartTuesday, May 17

KrogerTuesday, May 24

MeijerTuesday, May 31

Kroger

OpenTransportationEvery Thursday at

10 a.m. is OpenTransportation. Don’tforget to see Cathyat least 24 hours in

advance if you wouldlike to go (within a

10-mile radius).Please understandthat appointmentstake priority overshopping trips.

Remember, we mayhave to cancel

transportation fromtime to time due to

road conditions,temperatures,

illness, etc. Pleasesee Cathy for any

questions.

Happy Birthday!Happy birthday to all our residentscelebrating birthdays this month!

May Birthdays5/1 Terese M.5/1 Bernadette G.5/13 Corinne M.5/25 Ginny W.5/29 Mattie S.5/30 Ilene W.

Birthday BashJoin us on Thursday, May 19th, at

3:00 p.m., in the lobby to enjoyentertainment by Dan Hays and to

celebrate all of this month’sbirthdays.

New ResidentHappy Hour

We would like to say welcometo all of our new residents.

On Wednesday, May 25th, at2:30 p.m., we are having aWelcome New Resident

Happy Hour in the dining room.Please join us to introduce

yourself and get acquaintedwith a few new friends.

New Residents/Neighbors

The American House Northstaff would like to welcome theresidents that recently movedinto our fantastic community.

Welcome HomeAllen P.

Harold S.Phyllis S.Walter R.Harold S.

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Easter Egg and Spring CraftsOur crafty crafters did a great job on the Easter

and spring crafts! Please join us for our next craftproject, even if you think you don’t have any crafttalent. It is amazing what we can do when we putour minds together! Thank you for the fun timeswe have when we get together!!

Mealtime Visitors

Guests are alwayswelcome to dine with

our residents atAmerican House

North. We love to seenew, friendly faces in

our dining room.Please pay $7 for

dinner, $5 for supperand $10 for our buffet

meals. Understandyour guest must get ameal ticket from themain office and you

must be presentwhile your guest is

dining with us.This is your home.

You are encouragedto gather with

friends andneighbors beyond

scheduled activities.If you would like to

reserve a room for aparty/gathering, callthe Life Enrichment

Director duringnormal business

hours and we wouldbe happy to help.

We just ask for youto be courteous toyour neighbors andrespect their peace

and quiet time,Please remember

you are responsiblefor any clean up

after you arefinished with yourgatherings as well.

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May 2016North

OutingsEntertainmentSpecial EventsExerciseNew

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

CINCO DE

MAYO

HAPPY

110:00 Classic Movie (TH)1:00 High Tea at Krapohl

Abby2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Afternoon Treats (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

210:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Craig Marsden3:30 Activity Planning Group (CG)

Everyone is welcome to help planactivities or outings that you wouldlike to see.

6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

Marching Ant Movers Here Startingat 10:00 am

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9:00 Bueche Shopping11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)2:00 “Mind, Body & Soul” Program

by: Safe Hands Warm Hearts3:30 This Week in History Discussion

Group (CG)6:00 Billiards (PR)

410:00 Coffee, Tea & Chit Chat (DR)10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise

with Kimberly (FC)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 For-Mar Nature Preserve

Program (CR)3:30 Word Search (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

Happy Cinco de Mayo 58:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St.

Robert’s Parish (Chapel)10:00 Open Transportation10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Mo6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

Cathy Off Today 68:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Billiards (PR)

71:30 Newly Released Movie &

Popcorn (TH)5:00 Resident Games (CG)6:00 Bible Study with Host:

Venice Kincaid (Chapel)

Happy Mother's Day 810:00 Classic Movie (TH)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Afternoon Treats (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

910:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise

(TH)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)12:30 Salon Open with Linda

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)3:00 Euchre Card Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

109:00 Walmart Shopping

11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)2:30 Wheelchair / Walker Mini Clinic

with Rapid Mobility Services (LO)3:30 This Week in History Discussion

Group (CG)6:00 Billiards (PR)

1110:00 Coffee, Tea & Chit Chat (DR)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with

Kimberly (FC)11:30 Flint Institute of Arts Outing (Please

sign up in the office)1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Meet & Greet & Treats with All American

Home Health & Hospice (DR)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

128:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert’s

Parish (Chapel)10:00 Open Transportation10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Lil Big

Band6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

138:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Penny Bingo (DR)6:00 Billiards (PR)

141:30 Newly Released Movie &

Popcorn (TH)5:00 Resident Games (CG)6:00 Bible Study with Host:

Venice Kincaid (Chapel)

1510:00 Classic Movie (TH)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Afternoon Treats (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

1610:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Vets Gathering with Doug Wilson

(PR)3:00 Euchre Card Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

179:00 Kroger Shopping

11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)2:30 Meet & Greet & Treats with

Molina Health Care (DR)3:30 This Week in History Discussion

Group (CG)6:00 Billiards (PR)

Cathy Gone in the Morning 1810:00 Mass with St. Robert’s

Parish (Chapel)10:30 Stretch & Relaxation

Exercise with Kimberly (FC)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)3:30 Word Search (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

198:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert’s Parish

(Chapel)10:00 Open Transportation10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Fruad / Home Safety Presentation by:

Joel Woods3:00 Birthday Bash with Entertainment by:

Dan Hays6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

208:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Bingo Bash at AHGB $1.50

(please sign up in the office)1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Billiards (PR)

211:30 Newly Released Movie &

Popcorn (TH)5:00 Resident Games (CG)6:00 Bible Study with Host:

Venice Kincaid (Chapel)

2210:00 Classic Movie (TH)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Afternoon Treats (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

239:00 Meijer Shopping

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)3:00 Euchre Card Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

2410:00 Detroit Zoo Outing (Please

sign up in the office)11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)

2:30 Resident Choice Games (CG)3:30 This Week in History Discussion

Group (CG)6:00 Billiards (PR)

2510:00 Coffee, Tea & Chit Chat (DR)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise

with Kimberly (FC)1:30 One-on-One Visits with Cathy1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Welcome New Resident Happy

Hour (DR)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

268:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:00 Soaring Eagle Trip9:30 Eucharist with St.

Robert’s Parish (Chapel)10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Vern6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

Cathy Off Today 278:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Billiards (PR)

281:30 Newly Released Movie &

Popcorn (TH)5:00 Resident Games (CG)6:00 Bible Study with Host:

Venice Kincaid (Chapel)

2910:00 Classic Movie (TH)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Afternoon Treats (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

Memorial Day - Cathy Off Today 3010:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise

(on your own) (TH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group

(CG)10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)3:00 Euchre Card Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

319:00 Kroger Shopping

11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)3:30 This Week in History

Discussion Group (CG)6:00 Billiards (PR)

Calendar CodesLO = LobbyDR = Dining RoomCG = Card & Game RoomFC = Fitness CenterTH = Movie TheaterPR = Pool RoomCR = Craft RoomLI = LibraryCH = Chapel

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May Is Busy!!!

Check YourCalendars!!Make sure youcheck out your

calendars carefully;we have a lot going

on!!May is a busy

month, outings,entertainment, etc.

Outdoor StrollsSpring is here!

Take advantage ofmilder weather andgo for a walk in thefresh air. A recentlarge-scale study bythe University ofMichigan reportedreduced stress levelsin people who walkedoutside with a group.Researchers believethat the combinationof exercise, natureand social interactionserves as a powerfulmood enhancer.People facingstressful life events,such as an illness,experienced thebiggest boost;however, going onregular outdoor walksmay contribute to animproved sense ofwell-being, evenwhen you’re feelingfine.

Need a Mattress Flipped??Couch Moved??

On May 3rd, starting at 10 am,Marching Ant Movers will be hereto move your furniture around orflip your mattress. Marching AntMovers will provide this servicefree of charge. If you would likeany of these services, please signup in the office. Feel free to call orstop by the office if you have anyquestions.

Novel Way to BenefitYour Brain

If you find yourself lost in a goodbook and getting caught up in itscharacters, you are not onlyentertaining yourself, but alsoexercising your brain. Scientificstudies have shown that readingfiction appears to affect sensoryand motor pathways, as well as thelanguage area of the brain.Researchers say MRI resultsrevealed enhanced brainconnectivity and function becausereaders visualize the actions andemotions of a story’s charactersand put themselves in their shoes.

HAPPY

DAY

MEMORIAL

is on its way!

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Mexican Food FavoritesWhether throwing a fiesta or

just having an everyday meal,many say “Olé!” to Mexican fare.Tempt your taste buds with some ofthese favorites.

Salsa. The Aztecs are credited withmixing chopped tomatoes, chilies andother ingredients to create earlyversions of this sauce that is servedas a condiment or with tortilla chips asan appetizer.

Tacos. Consuming more than4 billion a year, America is loco(“crazy”) for tacos! This crunchy orsoft folded tortilla staple—usually filledwith meat, cheese, lettuce andtomatoes—evolved from a variety ofrecipes brought to the U.S. byMexican immigrants beginning in theearly 20th century.

Enchiladas. Translating to“chili-filled,” the rolled tortilla of anenchilada is traditionally stuffed withmeat and cheese, then covered in aspicy red, green or cream sauce.

Tamales. The tamale dates backas far as 7,000 B.C., and wascreated as a portable food that couldbe prepared ahead of time. Thesepackets of savory or sweet fillingsinside cornmeal dough are wrappedin corn husks or banana leavesbefore steaming.

Heart Disease PreventionBy: Brian Rosso, R.D.This month I am writing about living

a heart-healthy lifestyle. I hope youfind the information below helpful inyour everyday lives.

Visit your doctor on a regular basis.Monitor your blood pressure andcholesterol levels.

Maintain a healthy weight. Keepyour body mass index (BMI) levelunder 25. BMI levels above 25 areassociated with an increased risk ofdeveloping heart disease. Your BMIlevel is determined by using a formulathat includes a person’s weightand height.

Here is a list of heart-healthy foods:salmon, oatmeal, tuna, carrots,spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes,asparagus, oranges, tomatoes,cantaloupe, and tea. All of these foodscan be found on the menu atAmerican House.

Limit your salt and saturated fatintake. American House offers manyheart-healthy food choices on ourmenu; just look for the picture ofthe heart.

Stay active. Try to do some form ofphysical activity 30 minutes every day.This is also a great way to managestress!

American House offers many waysto live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Just for Fun

5 Things About:The Kentucky

Derby• The annual race

takes place thefirst Saturday inMay inLouisville, Ky.

• It’s called “themost excitingtwo minutes insports.”

• A total of 20thoroughbredsget a spot atChurchillDowns’ startinggate.

• Horses race1.25 milesaround the trackto the finish line.

• More than 400roses are usedto create theblanket of rosesthat is drapedaround thewinner.

May 2016

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