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August 2017American House StaffCassandra Lowe Executive DirectorColleen Fields Assistant DirectorRobin Racho Life Enrichment DirectorDebbie Mogg Culinary SupervisorMuria McIntee Housekeeping SupervisorGary Crane Maintenance SupervisorKyra Williams Office SupportRubina Chohan Weekend Office

Important NumbersThe Medical Team (734) 946-7853American House Driver John (734) 558-0493Northline Drugs (734) 285-9496Smart Bus Connector (866) 962-5515Xfinity (cable & phone) (734) 231-9268Taylor Senior Center (313) 291-7740

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.

Time to Celebrate a Birthday!Each month we celebrate birthdays

for our residents. We have cake witheveryone. This is a time to announcewho is having a birthday for that month.We sing Happy Birthday to them andenjoy a time of celebration. This is onFridays at 2 p.m. during Entertainment.

Cake for July BirthdaysJuly 28th, at 2 pm

Popular Pages: ‘TheMaltese Falcon’

Before Humphrey Bogart played himon the big screen, private eye SamSpade came to life in the pages ofDashiell Hammett’s 1929 novel “TheMaltese Falcon.” Largely influenced byHammett’s work as an investigator forthe Pinkerton National DetectiveAgency, the mystery captivated readerswith its authentic, straightforwardstorytelling; compelling, flawedcharacters; and exciting plot full oftwists and turns. Many modern-daydepictions of a tough detective and amysterious femme fatale, whether infilm, TV or literature, are inspired byHammett’s work.

Remember When:‘Schoolhouse Rock!’

If the songs “Conjunction Junction”and “I’m Just a Bill” sound familiar,Saturday morning TV cartoons wereprobably a fixture in your home in the1970s and ’80s. In between shows, aseries of catchy, animated musicalshorts called “Schoolhouse Rock!”aired, teaching children—and theirparents—grammar, math, science,economics, history and government.The original series ran for 12 years andis still popular online.

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

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Wild World: MacawThese striking, intelligent birds

have brightly colored feathers,helping them hide among the fruits,flowers and trees of the Central andSouth American rainforests they callhome. Macaws are the largestmembers of the parrot family and areeasily recognized by their long tailsand impressive beaks, which arestrong enough to crack nuts. Alsofeeding on fruit, seeds and insects,the social birds often live in largeflocks of up to 30. Some species canlive 80 to 90 years, and if macawsspend time around people, they canteach themselves to mimic humanspeech.

Curl Up With aColoring Book

Coloring is no longer just child’splay, but a popular pastime forgrown-ups. Sit, relax and color insidethe lines (or not!) on National ColoringBook Day, Aug. 2.

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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Exercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

26:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

32:00 Bingo3:00 Euchre Game in Activity Rm.

47:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Special Feature Movie

58:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Bingo7:00 Movie

67:00 Movie

77:00 Bingo

810:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

96:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

108:30 - 10:30am Wyandotte Hsp.

Blood Pressure Checks inthe Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Euchre Game in Activity Rm.

117:00 Special Feature Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.

128:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Bingo7:00 Movie

137:00 Movie

147:00 Bingo

1510:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

166:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

172:00 Bingo3:00 Euchre Game in Activity Rm.

187:00 Special Feature Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.

198:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Bingo7:00 Movie

207:00 Movie

217:00 Bingo

2210:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

2310:30 Auction in the Library

6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

242:00 Bingo3:00 Euchre Game in Activity Rm.

257:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Special Feature Movie

268:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Movie7:00 Bingo

277:00 Movie

287:00 Bingo

2910:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

306:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

312:00 Bingo3:00 Euchre Game in Activity Rm.

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Resident Services

Ear CenterAudiology: Here WithDr. Iverson the firstMonday of the monthat 10 a.m. Dr. Iversonwill see you in yourapartment.

BLOODPRESSURE

CHECKSWyandotte

Hospital BloodPressure checks willbe on the SecondThursday of theMonth. This will be inthe Lobby from 8:30to 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Abdallah willbe on site onThursdays; pleasesee The MedicalTeam for moreinformation.

Foot Doctors’Schedule

Dr. Schelberg313-962-4555

&Dr. Rives /Dr. Brown

734-479-1410

‘Grin’ Is OneHow many words

can you come upwith using the lettersin “air conditioning”?

Movie Night!The movies we watch are in our

cinema, located on the 2nd floor, onFriday, Saturday and Sunday at7 p.m.

The Special Feature Movies ofthe Month: Old Time Classics!

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 and headstrongSybylla (Judy Davis) dreams ofhaving a “brilliant career” as a writerbut struggles against social norms,her family’s poverty, and dashingsuitors like Harry (Sam Neil) trying tochange her mind. Touching andamusing, this 1979 movie, based onthe novel of the same name, earnedinternational acclaim.

On the Menu: Fruitsde Mer

The name of this platter can beconfusing, unless you know thatmer is the French word for “sea.”The “fruits” are shellfish—typicallylobster, crab, shrimp, oysters,clams and scallops—which areserved chilled on beds of ice, alongwith lemon wedges and specialtysauces. A fruits de mer display mayconsist of many elaborate tiers andis meant to be visually impressive.A centuries-old tradition in France,the dish is becoming more commonon American shores, particularly incoastal cities where fresh seafoodis readily available.

Spray Away Summer HeatBeat the summer heat by

keeping a spray bottle filled withcold water handy. Spritz your face,neck and arms when you need tocool down.

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Daily Activities!• Laughing Yoga Class Mondays

at 10:00.• Balloon Volleyball in the lobby on

Mondays at 2.• Trivia Time w/ Dawn from TMT

Mondays at 2:30.• Ceramics Class in Activity Rm.

on Mondays at 2.• Wii Bowling in lobby, Tuesdays

at 10:00.• Bingo on Tuesdays and

Thursdays in dining room at 2and Mondays, Wednesdays andSaturdays at 7.

• Knifty Knitters make hats for thenewborn babies and children onTuesdays at 3.

• Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.Tuesdays at 6:30.

• Jewelry class in the ActivityRoom on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

• Euchre in Activity Rm. onThursdays at 3:00; ChurchServices in Chapel at 9:45, onsecond floor west end.

• Rosary and CommunionThursday evenings at 6:30;Baptist Service Wednesdayevenings at 6:30.

• Painting Canvas Thursdaymornings at 10:00.

• Special Feature Movies inCinema Room on second floor;Friday, Saturday and Sundayat 7.

• Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.Friday nights at 7.

• Penny Ante Every Saturday at 2in Dining Room.

• Bible Verses in Library onSundays!

• Auction in Library every month!It’s something you have to see!

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.

Building Services

Check Out OurBeauty Salon!Call for an

appointment:With Kathy:

(313) 460-3234

ManicuresSheron will be

doing manicures onWednesdays for $10.Call (313) 928-1608to make anappointment.

Remember,please come to theoffice for any repairsyou may need in yourapartment. We willinform Gary. If youcannot come down,please call the officeand someone will behappy to help you.Thank you.

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.”

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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