American House Zephyrhills · Resident Spotlight: MARILYN G. Our spotlight resident, Marilyn G., was born and raised in Manhattan with her sister, Estelle. After high school, Marilyn

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American House Zephyrhills

July 2016Our Management TeamVirginia Rice Executive DirectorKeaton Hobbs Marketing DirectorHeather Hawkins, LPN Wellness DirectorDennis Millet Executive ChefAbigail Boyd Business Office ManagerMike Diaz Environmental Services DirectorCindy Christmas Life Enrichment DirectorJessica Swan Memory Care Director

Epicurean Dining RoomHours of Operation

BREAKFAST7 - 9 a.m.LUNCH

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.DINNER

4 p.m.– 6 p.m.

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Donated by Theresa LeBlanc from The Zephyrhills News.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!As July 4th approaches, this great nation will

celebrate its 240th year of independence. On thisglorious day, we should never forget the origins of it,nor should we ever fail to appreciate the hard-earnedfreedoms that go with it.

I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyableholiday. I would like to welcome all our new residentsto the American House family. Remember that mydoor is always open to you and your loved ones.

God Bless You,Virginia

Resident Ice Cream Social & SurveyI would like to invite all residents to please join us

on Tuesday, July 12th, at 2:00 in the Bistro for a“Super Special Ice Cream Social”! There will bedelicious ice cream treats, live entertainment, and adrawing for a $25 gift card. In order to enter thedrawing, all we ask is that you complete a shortResident Survey, which will be distributed to yousoon. You must be present at the Ice Cream Social towin. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Thisis something you don’t want to miss!

Virginia

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HAPPY FLAG DAYEmployee Spotlight:ALEXANDRA OLLES

Our Employee Spotlight for Julyshines on the young lady whose brightsmile first greets you as you enter thelobby.... Alexandra Olles. Born andraised in Rochester, NY, Alex was anonly child until she recently became the“proud owner” of a half-brother, Julian.

An employee here since August 4,2015, Alex is 19 years old and has beena Florida resident since fifth grade. Shecurrently attends college and will bereceiving her Associate in Arts degree inDecember. After that, she will go on toobtain a bachelor’s degree in GeneralPsychology and Biology. This willprepare her for a new chapter in her life:medical school. She is on a journey topursue a career in Psychiatry and weknow that she will make that dreamcome true.

She spends her spare time with herfamily, hanging out with her bestfriends, and binge watching “The BigBang Theory.” Congratulations, Alex;and just for you, in the words of Dr.Sheldon Cooper: “BAZINGA!”

Upcoming EventsBreak out that poodle skirt

and slip on those saddle shoes.We will be dressing in the style ofthe 1950s on Tuesday, July 5th.

The Florida Department ofMotor Vehicles will be here onMonday, July 11th, to assist withLicense Renewals, ID cards, andvarious other services.

Interested in making reallybeautiful jewelry? We will behaving a beginners’ orientationclass on Monday, July 11th.

On July 12th, all residents areencouraged to attend a specialIce Cream Social in the Bistro.You could be the lucky winner ofa gift card!

On Wednesday, July 20th, theBlood Pressure and WeightClinic will be here.

Also on that Wednesday, wejust feel like dressing down alittle—OK, a lot. Wear yourtattered jeans and ripped anddirty flannel shirt. It’s “Dress Likea Hobo Day”!

For those residents whoparticipated in the “Step on It”program with thepedometers, thank you. We willbe relaunching the program witha special meeting on Tuesday,July 26th.

Last but not least, we havehad a sincere request for anouting to the Zephyrhills MilitaryHistory Museum. We are happyto say that it is scheduled forSaturday, July 30th.

Please check your calendar formore information.

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The Management & Staff of American House ZephyrhillsWould Like to Wish Everyone ...

Resident Spotlight:MARILYN G.

Our spotlight resident, MarilynG., was born and raised inManhattan with her sister, Estelle.After high school, Marilyn workedas an assistant to a Hematologyand Oncology doctor.

On February 5, 1949, ahandsome young man named Allen“literally” fell for Marilyn at a JewishWar Veterans dance (he tripped andshe caught him!). They danced thenight away and less than a yearlater, on Dec. 17, 1949, they weremarried. They then moved toOakland, NJ, where they raised twoamazing children, their daughter,Jeri, and their late son, Miles.

Marilyn and Allen decided tomove to Florida when they got tiredof the 8-foot-tall wall of snow liningtheir driveway. So they dusted offtheir sandals, gave away the snowshovel and headed down to WestPalm. Sadly, Marilyn lost Allen, the

love of her life, three years ago.Marilyn is very proud of daughter

Jeri, son-in-law Tom andgranddaughters Marisa and Michele.Tom is a member of the Dade CitySymphony. They make sure we havegreat seats when we attend theconcerts. Thank you, Jeri and Tom!

A resident here since Nov. 18,2014, Marilyn loves Bingo, lunchoutings, and especially Wii Bowling,with a record score of 278! Heradvice to new move-ins: “It’s a wholedifferent lifestyle. You have to bepatient and adjust. If you can do that,you will be happy here.” Great advicefrom a great lady. Congratulations,Marilyn. Keep on bowling!

Wit & Wisdom

“Without freedom ofthought, there can be

no such thing aswisdom; and no suchthing as public liberty

without freedomof speech.”

—Benjamin Franklin

“Liberty, when itbegins to take root,

is a plant ofrapid growth.”

—GeorgeWashington

“I would like to beremembered as a

person who wantedto be free ... so other

people would alsobe free.”

—Rosa Parks

“Freedom is the surepossession of thosealone who have the

courage to defend it.”—Pericles

“A hero is someonewho understandsthe responsibilitythat comes with

his freedom.”—Bob Dylan

“Creativity is thegreatest expression

of liberty.”—Bryant H. McGill

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

July 2016Zephyrhills

Special EventsEntertainmentOutingsRecurring EventsSpecial

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayHappy Birthday, Skip H. 1

9:30 Exercises with Bayfront - B10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack

- CC11:00 Lunch at Golden Corral

1:00 Jeopardy - CC2:00 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

Happy Birthday, Peggy H. 29:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Ukulele Club - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

31:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“Concussion” starring WillSmith (2h 3m)

4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Independence Day 41:00 Holiday Movie - CC “Yankee

Doodle Dandy”3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR9:00 Sparklebration Fireworks

Display (you can usually seethe Fireworks from the FrontEntrance)

CELEBRATE With the 1950s DAY 59:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 Communion12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Entertainment with Dave

Smith - A6:00 Bingo - GR

69:30 Exercises with Bayfront - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC1:00 Garden Club Meeting - AC1:00 Mahjong - L4:00 Dinner and A Movie - CC5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

79:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Peggy’s Card Class - AC2:00 Happy Hour with Perry &

Joy - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

89:30 Exercises with Bayfront - B

10:00 Bible Study with Gary Womack- CC

1:00 Group Crosswords - CC1:30 Scenic Ride3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Red”

starring Bruce Willis (1h 51m)3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

Happy Birthday, Felicita G. 101:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“Now You See Me” starringMorgan Freeman (1h 56m)



10:00 Shopping Trip10:00 Florida DMV Mobile Office - L10:30 One-To-One Activity2:00 Jewelry Making Orientation

Class - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC


10:00 Communion10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Residents’ Ice Cream

Social with Entertainmentby Eddy Rivers - B

6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Raymond D. 139:30 Exercises with Bayfront - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC1:00 Craft Corner - AC1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Corn Toss - CC2:00 Happy Hour with Clint

Giesler - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR



11:00 Lunch Outing to Village Inn1:00 Balloon Volleyball - CC2:00 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

Happy Birthday, Thelma H. and JoeM.

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9:30 Chair Exercises - CC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Knight &

Day” starring Tom Cruise (1h 49m)3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

171:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC

“The Losers” starring ChrisEvans (1h 37m)


Happy Birthday, Patricia M. 189:30 Exercises with Bayfront - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 One-To-One Activity1:30 Cooking Corner - AC

“Strawberry Zinfandel Trifle”3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC7:00 Democratic Club - CC


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 Communion12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Residents’ Meeting with

Dennis - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

HOBO DAY 209:30 Exercises with Bayfront - CC

10:00 BP & Weight Clinic - CC10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC

1:00 Prize Bingo - GR1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L

Happy Birthday, Alvin M. 219:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Corn Toss - CC2:00 Birthday Party with

Jeremy Ewbank - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR



1:00 Group Crosswords - CC1:30 Scenic Ride3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

Happy Birthday, Leslie W. 239:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “We

Bought A Zoo” starring MattDamon (2h 6m)

3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

241:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC “The War

Wagon” starring John Wayne (1h 41m)4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Ellen P. 311:00 Sunday Afternoon Movie - CC “Ocean’s

11" starring the Rat Pack (2h 7m)4:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Audrey F. 259:30 Exercises with Bayfront - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 One-To-One Activity10:30 Catholic Mass - CC

1:30 Cooking Corner - AC“Chocolate Lasagna”

3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 Communion12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 “Step On It” Program

Relaunch - CC6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - AC1:00 Craft Corner - AC1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR5:30 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC2:00 Resident Council Meeting

- CC3:00 Jokereno - GR4:00 Candlelight Dinner - DR6:00 Bingo - GR



11:00 Lunch Outing to PapaJoe’s in Brooksville

1:00 Win, Lose and Draw - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC10:00 ZH Museum of Military History

1:00 Shopping Trip2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC “Mr. Hobbs Takes

A Vacation” starring Jimmy Stewart(1h 56m)

3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

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Fun July 4th Facts

In 1776, therewere 2.5 millionpeople living in thenew nation. Todaythe population of theU.S.A. is over324,118,787.

John Adams andThomas Jeffersonboth died on July 4,1826, a few hoursapart. James Monroeis the third presidentto share this fate fiveyears later on July4, 1831.

An estimated150 million hot dogswill be consumed onJuly 4th.

Only two peoplesigned theDeclaration ofIndependence onJuly 4th. Mostsigners actuallysigned on August2nd.

The Fourth of Julywas originallycelebrated with a lotof greenery instead ofred, white and blue.

Thomas Jeffersonchanged the wordingof the Declaration ofIndependence from“the pursuit ofproperty” to “thepursuit ofhappiness.”

Best Wishes to theFollowing Residents for a

Wonderful BirthdaySkip H. July 1stPeggy H. July 2ndFelicita G. July 10thRaymond D. July 13thJoe M. July 16thThelma H. July 16thPatricia M. July 18thAlvin M. July 21stAudrey F. July 25thEllen P. July 31st

Take a Moment toWelcome the Newest

Members of the AmericanHouse Family

Ina “Tiny” B. #14Ronnie A. #15Mary Alice A. #112Ruth & Robert F. #223Teresa S. #224Gertrude “Trudy” T. #235Pearl “Buzz” & Gerri M. #239AFrances L. #301APhyllis M. #322

We Are Happy That YouAre Here!

Hello, Yellow!Cheerful and bright, yellow is the color of sunshine, sunflowers and smiley

faces. It’s a hue that is often associated with happiness and optimism. Even thebrain agrees: It releases serotonin, the so-called feel-good hormone, at the sightof yellow. The color’s light waves are said to stimulate the brain, making onemore alert, clearheaded and upbeat when it comes to moodand decision-making.

Know the SignsHeat stroke is a major summertime threat. Watch your friends and loved ones

for signs of the condition, such as confusion, dry skin, headache, nausea andrapid pulse. If you suspect heat stroke, get the person to a cool area and seekmedical help immediately.

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Is Physical Therapy for You?Do you stagger when you walk,

teeter when you stand or fall whenrising from a chair? Do you experiencedizziness or blurred vision? Thesemight be some signs of an underlyingbalance disorder and are a commoncause for falls in older adults.

Many causes such as medications,health disorders, and/or inner earcomplications can attribute to balancedisorders and dizziness, but allpatients share psychological andemotional pain that can seriouslyimpact every daily activity.

As you grow older, your risk ofdeveloping these deficits increase andnon-invasive treatment can beprovided depending upon the type ofbalance disorder you may beexperiencing.

A physical therapist can evaluateand determine which type of balancedisorder may be affecting you andprovide specific, tailored treatment toaid in your recovery.

Balance retraining therapy andvestibular rehabilitation is also ofsignificant benefit for fall prevention inthe elderly patient who may sufferfrom multiple sensory and motorimpairments and help promoteimprovements to their quality of life.To learn about vertigo and balancescreenings, stop by and see ShaneSanborn, Director of Physical Therapyat Bayfront Health Dade City inapartment 219.

Bayfront Health Dade City is proudto be offering rehabilitation services tothe residents of American HouseZephyrhills. We are open Monday,Wednesday, and Friday from10am-2pm in Apartment #219.

Shane Sanborn, PT, DPT is theRehabilitation Director at BayfrontHealth Dade City. He graduated fromFlorida State University with aBachelor of Science Degree inExercise Physiology, and a minor inPsychology. Shane also attended theUniversity of South Florida where heearned his Doctorate of PhysicalTherapy. Shane is licensed by theState of Florida as a physical therapistand he is a member of both theFlorida Physical Therapy Associationand the American Physical TherapyAssociation. Shane prides himself onbeing knowledgeable in exercisephysiology and enjoys using hisprofessional clinical skills to addressthe unique needs of those seekingcare within the rehabilitation setting.Shane will be seeing the residents ofAmerican House for all rehabilitationneeds. Stop by Apartment #219 tomeet Shane and the Bayfront HealthDade City team.

Laugh Lines

Boarding CallA woman called

an airline customerservice line asking ifshe could take herdog on the plane.

“Yes,” arepresentativereplied, “as long asyou provide your ownpet carrier.” Shefurther explained thatthe carrier needed tobe large enough forthe dog to be able tostand, sit down, turnaround, and roll over.

The customerexclaimed, “I’ll neverbe able to teachhim all of thatby tomorrow!”

Bumper toBumper

Brake for thesebumper stickersnickers:

• This vehiclestops at allgarage sales.

• I’m not lost,I’m exploring.

• My windowsaren’t dirty.That’s my dog’snose art.

• Yes, this is mytruck. No, Iwon’t helpyou move.

July 2016

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22. Painful emotional

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42. Evaluates

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American House Zephyrhills · Resident Spotlight: MARILYN G. Our spotlight resident, Marilyn G., was born and raised in Manhattan with her sister, Estelle. After high school, Marilyn