American House Petoskey 2000 E Mitchell Road Petoskey Michigan 49770 (231) 348-2600 americanhouse.com Your Friendly American House Staff Executive Director Assistant/Life Enrichment Dir. Head Housekeeper Maintenance Supervisor Dee Keil Stacy Lubbers Gina Lewis Justin Bluer Important Phone Numbers Office (231) 348-2600 AH Fax (231) 348-5910 Comfort Keepers (231) 330-6580 CK Fax (231) 947-9477 Becky Martz/Hair Stylist (231) 633-2266 Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 2016 Everything we do at American House is with respect and appreciation for our elders. We view sharing their latter years of life with them and their loved ones as a great honor. Our goal is to provide the most rewarding life experience for each and every resident. MOTHER S DAY TEA PARTY You are cordially invited to join us for our Mother s Day Tea Party on Friday, May 6th, at 3:00 p.m. Daughters, granddaughters, and sisters are all invited. Entertainment provided by Eddie Francisco. We look forward to seeing you and your family! Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 4th.
2 INFORMATION Friendly Reminders Please DO NOT park in the circle drive. That is for pickup and drop-off only. We must keep that clear for emergency vehicles. Housekeeping: Make sure all your personal washable items are clearly marked with your name or room number. This is the only way to ensure that you get your belongings back! Dietary: If you would like to enjoy a meal with your family member, please give two hours notice. Costs are: Breakfast - $5 Dinner - $7 Supper - $6 Keep in mind that the library is available for your use as well. You could enjoy a private meal or have a birthday celebration. COMING SOON! Residents Recipe Box We are looking for your favorite recipes! Please submit recipes to Stacy at petoskeyassistant@americanhouse.com 6th 9th 13th 16th 20th HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Robert G...May 7 Barbara W...May 9 Gwen K...May 13 Monique B...May 28 ENTERTAINMENT Eddie Francisco Nazarene Worship Choir James Greenway Friendship Center Choir Steele & Wood Resident Meeting Let your voice be heard! Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. for our monthly resident meeting. Cookies and beverages will be served. Volunteer Corner Part time rewarding volunteer positions open! Excellent opportunity to meet great people and enrich the lives of seniors! If interested, please contact Stacy at 231-348-2600 Blossoms of Remembrance During the month of May, you might see someone wearing a red poppy flower. The mementos, known as Buddy Poppies, have been assembled by veterans since 1924 and are sold by the Veterans of Foreign Wars to raise money for programs that assist men and women who have served our country. Red poppies are an international symbol of remembrance made famous by John McCrae s World War I poem In Flanders Field.
3 Famous Faces Born in May May 4, 1978: Erin Andrews May 8, 1926: Don Rickles May 14, 1993: Miranda Cosgrove May 17, 1961: Enya May 21, 1952: Mr. T May 22, 1987: Novak Djokovic May 24, 1944: Patti LaBelle May 31, 1930: Clint Eastwood Remember and Appreciate Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and appreciation. We remember those who have gone before us and appreciate the friends and family who surround us as a new season is set to begin. Asparagus Facts By Brian Rosso, R.D. Asparagus is a popular menu item at American House. I hope you enjoy the following facts about this nutritious vegetable! Asparagus was believed to have originated in Greece 2,500 years ago. Asparagus comes in three colors: white (grown underground to avoid sunlight, and very popular in Northwest Europe), green and purple. Asparagus is part of the lily family. After planting, it takes three years to harvest asparagus for the first time. From a health aspect, asparagus acts as a diuretic and a laxative. Michigan is ranked third in producing asparagus nationally. Our state produces 25 million pounds of asparagus annually (a market value of $15 million) on 11,000 acres. Prime growing season is early May to late June. Asparagus is 93 percent water. Five ounces of asparagus provide three grams of fiber and only 20 calories, and it is fat-free. Asparagus is a great source of folic acid, potassium, protein, and vitamins A and C. Visit an American House today and enjoy some asparagus. Live From New York Actress Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2010. White, 88 at the time, became the oldest person to ever host the long-running sketch comedy show. Almost 500,000 people had supported a Facebook campaign calling for White to host SNL. Wit & Wisdom The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Let us go forward in this battle fortified by conviction that those who labor in the service of a great and good cause will never fail. Owen Arthur Service to others in their time of need is a privilege and an honor. Harley King How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be? Vincent Van Gogh Being of service to others is what brings true happiness. Marie Osmond
Petoskey May 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2:30 Wii Bowling 2 3:00 RESIDENT MEETING 3 4 12:30 A CINCO de MAYO DINNER 5 3:00 Mother s Day Tea Party 3:15 Entertainment by Eddie Francisco 7:08 Detroit Tigers Home Game 6 Outing Entertainment 7 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL 8 THE MOMS EVERYWHERE 9 5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir 10:15 Wellness Clinic & Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 Wii Bowling 10 11 11:15 Scrabble 12 13 1:30 Card Games 3:00 Social Hour 3:15 Entertainment by James Greenway 14 15 12:00 Friendship Choir 16 2:30 Wii Bowling 17 18 11:15 Uno 19 20 1:30 Card Games 3:00 Social Hour 3:15 Entertainment by Steele & Wood TODAY IS NATIONAL ARMED 21 FORCES DAY TODAY IS NATIONAL PUDDING 22 DAY 9:00 Foot Care Clinic 23 2:30 GOLF ON THE Wii 24 25 6:00 LET S TRY A NEW CARD GAME 26 27 9:00 Kate Nurse Practitioner visits 1:30 Card Games 1:45 Manicures 3:00 Social Hour 28 29 HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 30 MEMORIAL DAY 12:30 MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT 2:30 Movie & Popcorn 2:30 Wii Bowling 31 Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Popular Classic The Jungle Book An immediate hit after its publication in 1894, Rudyard Kipling s collection of short stories and poems gained a new generation of fans after the Disney animated film adaptation was released in 1967. Three of the tales feature young Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, mentored by Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear, and pursued by Shere Khan the tiger. The remaining stories highlight various animals, such as the mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi, that are outside Mowgli s world. Each story has been interpreted as a fable about growing up and fitting in. The original Jungle Book came out in 1967; it was Walt Disney s 19th animated movie. This month it hits the theatres as a LIVE version with real animals and people. Horse Play There will be no horsing around in Louisville, Ky., as owners, trainers and jockeys get serious about the Kentucky Derby. Here are a few facts you may not know about the first gem in horse racing s Triple Crown, annually the first Saturday in May: Open for business. Aristides, a 3-year-old colt, won the first Derby on May 17, 1875. Maximum horsepower. In 1907, the facility allowed auto races onto the track. Bet on it. The track lowered the minimum wager on a race from $5 to $2 in 1911. Sounds good. New York journalist Bill Corum coined the phrase run for the roses in 1925. Derby dish. Burgoo, a thick stew of lamb or other meats, plus beans and veggies, is popular on race day. Complimentary pass. In 1969, Richard Nixon was the first sitting president to attend the event. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in many areas of the United States with rowdy and colorful parties, but do you know the history behind the holiday? Frequently confused with Mexico s Independence Day (Sept. 16), it s actually a celebration of the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. An underdog Mexican force, led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza, defeated the well-trained forces of Napoleon III s French Army. The victory symbolized Mexico s resistance to foreign occupation, its patriotism and unity. Happy Cinco de Mayo to all residents who are celebrating this year!
7 GO TIGERS!!! Opening Day Celebration! Miguel Cabrera, known to his many fans as MIGGY, hit a solo home run at the home opening game on Friday, April 8th, at Comerica Park. Final score was Tigers 4 NY Yankees 0! COMERICA PARK HISTORY Comerica Park is a Open Air Baseball Park located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. It s the home of our Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball Team. This Beautiful stadium replaced the older one in the year 2000. It holds 41,782 people Opened: April 11, 2000 Team: Detroit Tigers Owner: Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority Architects were: Mike llitch and David Rockwell Tiger fans say it s a GREAT park to watch the games in because there is no obstructed views from the foul poles. Perfect Pitching On May 5, 1904, Boston Red Sox pitcher Cy Young pitched a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. It was only the third perfect game in baseball history. A perfect game is one in which no opposing player reaches base, so no hits, walks or hit batters. Young pitched 22 seasons and compiled 511 wins a record that stands today. The Cy Young Award honors the best pitchers in Major League Baseball each year. Carolyn M. has her eye on those Tigers!! Comerica Park Home of the Detroit Tigers Fans will consume 470,000 hot dogs and 183,000 sausages for the 2016 Tigers season. That means one of every six fans will eat a hot dog at a game this year. The Tigers were ranked 9th in the MLB with home attendance last year.
May 2016 American House of Petoskey 2000 East Mitchell Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770 Memorial Day Remembering our heroes and their sacrifice.