American House North 3375 North Linden Road Flint Michigan 48504 (810) 733-8900 Fax: (810) 733-9970 north@americanhouse.com The Friendly Staff at American House North Lisa Alexander Tiffany Giammarco Cathy Aiello Alicia Lewis Dan Grant Karen Rosebush Laurie Hayes Jada Gallery Executive Director Assistant Director Life Enrichment Director Culinary Director Maintenance Director Housekeeping Director Office Manager Weekend Manager Important Phone Numbers Front Office (810) 733-8900 The Medical Team (810) 733-6111 Med Team Cell Phone (810) 282-8861 Flushing Your Ride (810) 780-8930 Kristi P. - Beautician (248) 245-8183 Linda H. - Beautician (810) 814-1666 Flint Journal (810) 766-6100 The staff of American House North would like to wish each and every one of you a happy New Year!! We will be having some new and exciting upcoming events this year. Watch your calendars carefully! Some of the highlights include: 1/12 Poetry Reading. (Bring your favorite poem or ones you have written yourself). 1/15 Luau buffet- (Wear your Hawaiian shirts) with entertainment by Vern. 1/23 Pie Bingo with The Medical Team. (no money needed just come and win pies) 1/25 Birthday Bash with entertainment by Dan Hays (help us celebrate all birthdays this month and Dan Hays birthday also). 1/26 Welcome New Resident Happy Hour & Elvis Celebration with entertainment by Brian Dixon. 1/29 Motown Karaoke with Marcia & Pat
2 Shopping Trips Shopping trips take place on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am. Sign up in the activity book if you are interested in going to the store. Tues., Jan. 2 Kroger Tues., Jan. 9 Walmart Tues., Jan. 16 Kroger Tues., Jan. 23 Walmart Tues., Jan. 30 Kroger Transportation Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. is Open Transportation. Don t forget to see Cathy at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to go (within a 10-mile radius). Please understand that medical appointments take priority over any other trips. Remember, we may have to cancel transportation from time to time due to road conditions, temperatures, illness, etc. Please see Cathy for any questions. Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to all our residents celebrating birthdays this month! January Birthdays 1/1 Dorothy P. 1/4 Bennie L. 1/8 Shirley B. 1/16 Phyllis K. 1/23 Curtis K. 1/24 Sharon S. 1/30 Venice K. Birthday Bash Join us on: Thursday, January 25th, at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby to enjoy entertainment by Dan Hays and to celebrate all of this month s birthdays. New Residents & Neighbors The American House North staff would like to welcome the residents that recently moved into our fantastic community. Welcome Home Welcome, New Resident Happy Hour We would like to say welcome to all of our new residents. On Friday, January 26th, at 2:30 p.m., we are having a Welcome New Resident Happy Hour in the Dining Room. Please join us to introduce yourself and get acquainted with a few new friends.
3 Brrrrrr! It s a brand-new year and we re looking forward to spending it with you! from your friendly staff. Winter Wonderland Fun Dancing to the music!! 5 Things About: January January is the coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere and the hottest month in the Southern Hemisphere. Scholars say the name January derives from the Latin word for door. With the exception of leap years, January begins on the same day of the week as October. The birth flower for the month is the carnation. The third Monday of January is recognized as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Calendar Codes LO = Lobby DR = Dining Room CG = Card & Game Room FC = Fitness Center TH = Movie Theater PR = Pool Room CR = Craft Room LI = Library CH = Chapel TMT = The Medical Team BI = Bistro North Outings Entertainment Special Events Exercise New Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 14 2:00 Tech Talk with Venice (TH) 7 21 28 2:00 Tech Talk with Venice (TH) New Year s Day - Cathy Off Today 1 6:30 Dog Training / Socializing with Dr. 7:00 Balanced Living Series with Venice K. (TH) 8 12:30 Salon Open with Linda 7:00 Balanced Living Series with Venice K. (TH) Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15 11:15 Luau Buffet (Everyone Welcome) (DR) 2:30 Entertainment by: Vern (LO) 7:00 Balanced Living Series with Venice K. (TH) 22 12:30 Salon Open with Linda 7:00 Balanced Living Series with Venice K. (TH) 29 2:30 Motown Karaoke with Marcia & Pat 7:00 Balanced Living Series with Venice K. (TH) 9:00 Kroger Shopping 1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 9 9:00 Walmart Shopping 16 9:00 Kroger Shopping 1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy National Pie Day 23 9:00 Walmart Shopping 2:30 Pie Bingo with The Medical Team (DR) Group with Jake M. (CR) 9:00 Kroger Shopping 1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 2 30 6:30 Sing a Long (LO) 3 10 7:00 Dr. Noroyan (Foot Dr.) Here Today Cathy Gone Today 17 10:00 Mass with St. Robert s Parish (Chapel) 6:30 Sing a Long (LO) 2:00 Montrose United Methodist Church (LO) 9:45 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 1:30 Heart Presentation with The Medical Team Nurse (TH) 2:30 Entertainment by: Mo (LO) 4 11 9:45 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 2:30 Entertainment by: Dan Hays (LO) 18 1:30 Eye Health Presentation with The Medical Team Nurse (TH) 2:30 Entertainment by: Ross & Jena (LO) 24 25 31 6:30 Sing a Long (LO) 9:45 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 10:30 Select Games (CG) 2:30 Birthday Bash with Entertainment by: Dan Hays (LO) 2:30 Toni Bingo (DR) 6:30 Dog Training / Socializing with Dr. Cathy Gone Today 12 2:30 Poetry Reading (LO) 6:30 Dog Training / Socializing with Dr. 19 1:30 Bingo Bash @ AHGB $1.50 (Please sign up in the office) Elvis Presley Celebration 26 2:30 Welcome New Resident Happy Hour & Elvis Presley Celebration (DR) with Entertainment by Brian Dixon (DR) 5 6 13 20 27 Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Talk About It Famous Folks From actors and authors to singers and athletes, famous people entertain us and sometimes inspire us. Step into the spotlight for a discussion about fame. Have you ever met someone famous? Who was it? Describe your encounter. Sometimes by chance, people spot celebrities at an airport or restaurant without interacting with them. Has that happened to you? Have you ever gone to an event or traveled to a place in an effort to meet a celebrity and get their autograph or take their picture? Did you know anyone who went on to become famous? Who was it? If you could trade places with someone famous for a day, who would you choose? Why? If you could meet anyone famous, past or present, who would it be and why? Winners of the Tree Decorating Contest And the winners are: Lisa (TMT) Jeanette (Dietary) Stephanie (Housekeeping) with the Purple themed tree. Thank you to all that voted, everyone worked hard on all the trees and all were beautiful!! Thanks for all your hard teamwork!! winter comforts Ugly Sweater Contest? Everyone did such a great job making ugly sweaters. They actually all were really cute! Thank you all for a great job!! Martha D. and AHN s own Lisa A. won residents choice!
7 Are You Ready? Interesting Eggnog Facts By Brian Rosso, R.D. Happy holidays! I hope you enjoy these interesting facts about eggnog. History shows that eggnog was first enjoyed in America during the 18th century. George Washington was a fan of eggnog. One cup of eggnog contains 342 calories, 34 grams of carbohydrates and 19 grams of fat. The main ingredients of eggnog are: cream milk eggs (pasteurized eggs are the safest the only kind used at American House) sugar cinnamon nutmeg and alcohol, if you choose Enjoy some eggnog this holiday season! Did You Know American House North Is on Facebook? We love to share what s happening at American House! Stay in the know by liking and following our Facebook page. Follow these four easy steps and soon, you ll see posts and pictures from American House North in your Facebook News Feed. Step 1: Go to www.americanhouse.com. Step 2: Find American House North by searching under Our Communities at the top of the page. Step 3: Once on our website, click on the Facebook icon located on the right side of the page under our contact information. Step 4: Click the Like and Follow buttons located underneath our community s cover photo. It s that simple! We look forward to sharing our community news with you. New Year, New Challenge When it comes to a better brain boost, it s best to get out of your comfort zone, say doctors. That may mean learning to speak a new language or play a musical instrument, or taking on another activity that s new to you. Doing something challenging that requires being mentally and socially engaged and uses a high level of cognitive processes helps maintain the connections between brain cells. Researchers say pursuits that require continuous challenges showed the biggest benefits. Super Bowl 52 - Sunday, February 4, 2018 The first Super Bowl, on Jan. 15, 1967, featured the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Chiefs lost, 35-10, and the Packers became the first world champions. Fur and Football Whether you re a fan of football, furry friends or both, Super Bowl Sunday offers a way to get your fix. For more than a decade, cable TV network Animal Planet has produced the Puppy Bowl, a pregame event in which a charismatic team of pups is assembled to compete in a four-legged version of the big game, complete with a Kitty Halftime Show for feline fans. All the furry participants come from shelters and are available for adoption.
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