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1 American House Westland Hunter Hunter Avenue Westland Michigan (734) americanhouse.com American House Staff Alexandra Georgiadis Executive Director Renee Hamblin Assistant Director Jill Klein Life Enrichment Director Nicholas Batey Dietary/Housekeeping Dir. Bill Abraham Maintenance Director Damin Harris Assistant Cook Shelby Bray Night & Weekend Manager Victoria Baker Night & Weekend Manager John Ingison Transportation Driver April 2016 Important Phone Numbers Main Office (734) Medical Team (734) Medical Team 2nd number (313) Transportation Driver (734) Beauty Salon Amelia (734) Detroit Symphony Orchestra On Thursday, April 21st, a small group of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be at the American House in Dearborn Hts. Our community has been invited to attend this special event. Please sign up in the activity book to attend. What Does April Stand for? A is for April showers P is for Planting crops and gardens R is for Rainy days, then blue skies I is for Indoor spring cleaning L is for Leaving winter behind Detroit Tigers That s right, it s that time again... Time for BASEBALL!!! Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers this year will be on Friday, April 8th, at Comerica Park. The game starts at 1:10pm Detroit Tigers vs. NY Yankees. LET S GO TIGERS!!!

2 2 Did You Know Laugh It Up In April, we celebrate National Humor Month. A good laugh can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, elevate mood, boost the immune system, and make you feel good. Studies also show that a good sense of humor may help prevent heart disease and heart attacks. Some ways to expand your sense of humor include: look for absurd or silly activities that go on around you each day, increase your exposure to comedies and sitcoms, take a few minutes each day to read joke or humor books, and remind yourself to have fun every day. Write It April 1 begins National Card and Letter Writing Month. Take some time and write a note or a letter to your friends and family. They will love the surprise that will surely brighten their day. April Is National Pecan Month Think outside the pie and grab a handful of pecans! With American adults and children snacking more, it s time to spotlight the natural, healthy, fuss-free pecan. The National Pecan Shellers Association (NPSA) has a proposition for you. This April, consider snacking healthy and snacking on pecans. A one-ounce serving of 15 to 20 pecan halves packs a nutritious punch: Pecans contain more antioxidants than any other nut variety according to ORAC values Pecans can help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals Pecans are a natural, high-quality source of protein and naturally sodium free April Is OT Month This month is Occupational Therapy Month, which spotlights the work of occupational therapists and OT assistants. Working in a variety of health care settings, these professionals help patients live life to the fullest by improving their abilities to perform daily activities with specialized therapy, support and services. The Power of Oatmeal By Brian Rosso, R.D. This month I am writing about the power of oatmeal. I hope you find the information below helpful in your everyday lives: Oatmeal is a low-fat and low-calorie food. Oatmeal has been shown to lower cholesterol levels. Research is showing that eating oatmeal can remove bad cholesterol (LDL) from your body. Eating oatmeal can reduce your waistline. One of the great benefits of eating oatmeal is that it is very filling, so you feel full longer and eat less. The soluble fiber in oatmeal can help balance blood sugar levels.oatmeal s fiber can help lower or maintain a person s blood pressure. Oatmeal is a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, which is important for vision; vitamin B6, which can help prevent heart disease; iron; and calcium. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber. There are 2 grams of fiber in a one-cup serving of oatmeal. Enjoy oatmeal every morning at American House.

3 3 gggggggg gggggg Flower of [April] Botanical name Bellis perennis... Other names Many plants share the name, though the Bellis perennis is often considered to be the archetypal species of the name... Description Long, narrow ray petals surround a center of tiny petals on a long stem... Colors Many colors but the quintessential daisy has white ray petals with a yellow center... Facts During the Middle Ages, the Crusaders made an ointment from the daisy plant, which they used to treat bruises, broken bones and wounds. Many people continue to use the plant for homeopathic remedies. Robert B. Franco G. Rita C. April Birthdays 1st 7th 12th Employee Birthday Damin Harris 30th Birthday Celebration We would like to invite everyone come celebrate the April Birthdays on Wednesday, April 2pm. Enjoy Live Music Entertainment with John Latini and a special birthday treat. We hope to see you there!! [Daisy] Meaning Innocence, loyal love, purity Famous Faces Born in April April 1, 1961: Susan Boyle April 2, 1805: Hans Christian Andersen April 4, 1965: Robert Downey Jr. April 5, 1900: Spencer Tracy April 7, 1915: Billie Holiday April 9, 2000: Jackie Evancho April 10, 1847: Joseph Pulitzer April 12, 1916: Beverly Cleary April 12, 1947: David Letterman April 13, 1743: Thomas Jefferson April 14, 1932: Loretta Lynn April 16, 1924: Henry Mancini April 16, 1965: Jon Cryer April 20, 1951: Luther Vandross April 21, 1926: Queen Elizabeth II April 24, 1942: Barbra Streisand April 25, 1940: Al Pacino April 26, 1785: John James Audubon April 28, 1974: Penelope Cruz April 29, 1933: Willie Nelson April Monthly Celebrations Keep these events in mind this April: Eat some pecan pie during National Pecan Month. Consider a new style for National Decorating Month. Laugh out loud. It s National Humor Month. History of April April is probably named for the Latin aperire, meaning to open, referencing the blooming of trees and flowers. However, the Romans named the months for their gods, and as the month was considered sacred by Venus (due to the annual festival, Feast of Venus and the Good Luck of Men, which took place on the first day of the month), the name may come from her Greek name, Aphrodite.

4 Westland Hunter April 2016 Outings Entertainment Exercise Detroit Tigers Game Health Smart Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY Yankees :00 Entertainment with Craig Marsden 2:10 Detroit Houston 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Cleveland 24 9:45 /12:30 All County Choir Southfield 10:00 Nails with Jill Canceled (Depending on a caller) 10:00 Nails with Jill 12:00 Choir DMC Hospital 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Pittsburgh (Depending on a caller) 10:00 Nails with Jill :00 Angel Meditation (2nd floor Solarium) 7:10 Detroit Miami 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Pittsburgh 2:30 Creative Minds/ Make your own Ice Cream 10:00 /12:00 Chair Massages with Sissel Bridges 2:30 Creative Minds/ Spring Wreaths 7:15 Detroit Kansas City :00 Nails with Jill 1:00 Choir Joy Rd. 2:30 Resident Meeting 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland (Depending on a caller) 7:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland 5 9:00 Coffee & News Discussions 10:00 Card Saint Theodore (transportationon needed) 11:00 Cooking Club 2:00 April Birthday Celebration 2:15 Entertainment with John Latini 4:55 Detroit Miami 12 10:00 Card Saint Theodore (transportationtion needed) 10:00 Bank Run 2:15 Entertainment with 7:05 Detroitt Pittsburgh :00 Coffee & News Discussions 10:00 Card Saint Theodore (transportationon needed) 10:30 Blood Pressure Checks 11:00 Cooking Club 2:15 Entertainment with Garvin 7:15 Detroit Kansas City 27 9:00 Premiere for the American House Orchestra Hall 2:15 Entertainment with Kenny Lang 7:10 Detroitt Tigers VS. Oakland 6 National Beer Day 7 10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta Patel 2:30 Beer Tasting in the Cafe April Fools Day 1 10:00 Kroger 2:00 Tea Time with Table Magic (Depending on a caller) 10:00 Moovin & Groovin WorkOuts 1:00 Tigers Opening Day in the Cafe 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY Yankees :00 Meijer 11:00 Luigi s Restaurant 12:35 Detroit Pittsburgh 2:30 Garden Start-Up 8:10 Detroit Houston 10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta Patel 2:00 DSO Dearborn Hts. 2:30 Garden Start-Up 7:15 Detroit Kansas City :00 Culver s 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Oakland 2:30 Garden Start-Up Earth Day 22 8:00 /10:00 Omelet Bar 10:30 Kroger 7:10 Detroit Cleveland 10:00 Meijer 8:10 Detroit Minnesota Special Event Educational :10 Detroit Tigers VS. NY Yankees 16 7:10 Detroit Houston 23 1:10 Detroit Tigers VS. Cleveland :10 Detroit Minnesota Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC

5 6 Talk About It Laugh Lines: Play Ball! Q: What has 18 legs and catches flies? A: A baseball team. Q: Why was Cinderella so bad at baseball? A: She had a pumpkin for a coach. Q: How do umpires make their mothers proud? A: They always clean their plate. Q: Which baseball player holds the water? A: The pitcher. Q: How do baseball players stay lifelong friends? A: They touch base every once in a while. Q: A man leaves home, makes a left turn, makes another left, then another left turn and goes home again. When he gets home there are two men wearing masks waiting for him. Who are they? A: The catcher and the umpire. Updates If you or your family would like to start receiving weekly s regarding our community, please contact Jill, the Life Enrichment Director. This is also a great way for long-distance family to stay connected with their loved ones. We are now also able to the monthly newsletter. Music Entertainment Every 2 pm in the dining room you can enjoy live music entertainment. Each week there is a different musician for you to enjoy. Please Do Not Feed the Animals Spring is here. You may be noticing all of the animals around the building: geese, ducks, squirrels and birds. Although they look cute PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS. When they know people feed them they start to rely on that food, tend to cause damage to the building and can try to get inside. They also draw other critters such a RACCOONS. If you wish to have a bird house, that would be the best fit for the building. Thank you. Make Someone Laugh!

6 7 April Fools Tea Time Friday, April first, drop by the 2:00 for a special Tea Time. This is not an ordinary tea time. Ariana will be doing a small magic show at each table. Angel Meditation Sissle Bridges will be bringing Angel Meditation to our community for the first time on Tuesday, April 5th. This class will begin at 2:00pm on the second floor in the solarium. See Jill for more info Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is designed just for seniors. Yoga is a great exercise for mind, body and soul. Yoga Class is held every first and third Thursday of every month in the Café. April 7th & 10:00am. Beer Taste Testing Thursday, April 7th, is National Beer Day. There s no better way to celebrate than by having a taste testing day. Stop by the 2:30 and have a taste of a different variety of Michigan-made Beer. Moovin & Groovin Friday, April Brooke Munson will be running her chair exercise/ dance class. All exercises are senior friendly and fun for everyone! Opening Comerica Park Friday, April 8th, join us in the Café to watch the Opening Day Game at 1:00pm. Stop and get your Peanuts & Cracker Jacks and a chance to win a Detroit Tigers Themed Gift basket. Don t forget to wear your Detroit Gear!!! Garden Start-Up Thursday, April 14th, we will be starting our Garden out on the back Patio. We will need to get everything ready for planting. Meet out back on the patio by 2:30pm. Resident Meeting Tuesday, April 2:30pm is the Community Meeting. Jill will be hosting this meeting to talk about upcoming events, new programs and to get the resident feedback about the community. If you have any questions or concerns we will be happy to discuss them. This is also a great way for new residents to get involved in the community. Everyone is welcome; we hope to see you there. Omelet Bar Friday April 22nd join us from 8:00 to 10:00am for a special Omelet Bar. Watch Chef Nick make you your own customized omelet Bob, the Gardener Bob is our very own gardener. He spends his summer days out back taking care of the garden. He grows the best tomatoes in town. A Day at the Ball Park Moovin & Groovin Chair Dance Exercise with Brooke Munson The America House the VA Hospital Ann Arbor Jill & the Toledo MudHens Game

7 April 2016 AMERICAN HOUSE WESTLAND HUNTER Hunter Avenue Westland, MI 48185