American House North 3375 North Linden Road Flint Michigan 48504 (810) 733-8900 Fax: (810) 733-9970 north@americanhouse.com September 2016 The Friendly Staff at American House North Lisa Alexander Tiffany Giammarco Cathy Aiello Alicia Lewis Paul Battiste Karen Rosebush Laurie Hayes Executive Director Assistant Director Life Enrichment Director Culinary Director Maintenance Director Housekeeping Director Office Manager September Fun Busy month!! Please join us for American House North s 3rd annual Grandparents Day Celebration on Sunday, September 11th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Please invite your families to the carnival-themed celebration!! Also coming up this month: Walk to End Alzheimer s on the 17th, picnic in the park on the 20th, Soaring Eagle trip on the 22nd and out to lunch to Gina s in Flushing on the 23rd. These are a few highlights, please check the calendar for more info. 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 Facebook Fun American House North now has a Facebook Page. Please check us out!!
2 Shopping Trips September 2016 Shopping trips take place on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 pm. Sign up in the activity book if you are interested in going to the store. Wed., Sept. 7 Bueche s Wed., Sept. 14 Walmart Wed., Sept. 21 Kroger Wed., Sept. 28 Meijer Open 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 appointments take priority over shopping 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! September Birthdays 9/1 Glen R. 9/5 Dovie W. 9/7 Joanne Q. 9/13 Helen K. 9/16 Cathy H. 9/17 Earline W. 9/19 Jose R. 9/29 Joyce J. Birthday Bash Join us on Thursday, September 15, 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 Barb C. Sherry C. Cindy L. Donald R. Yvonne S. Welcome New Resident Happy Hour We would like to say welcome to all of our new residents. On Friday, Sept. 30th, 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 Honor Your Grandparents Did you know the first Sunday following Labor Day is recognized as National Grandparents Day? A day to honor and celebrate all grandparents, the observance was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, and every year since, a proclamation is issued to call on people to observe the day with appropriate activities. The holiday has an official song, Johnny Prill s A Song for Grandma and Grandpa, and even an official flower, the forget-me-not. Other countries, including Australia, France and Poland, celebrate their own Grandparents Day at different times of the year. Remember Grandparents Day with a card or phone call, or better still, a personal visit. Celebrate by looking through photo albums to share memories and recognize old friends and family, or have grandparents demonstrate their talents by cooking a favorite recipe, knitting a scarf or playing an instrument. Mealtime Visitors Guests are always welcome to dine with our residents at American House North. We love to see new, friendly faces in our dining room. Please pay $7 for dinner, $5 for supper and $10 for our buffet meals. Understand your guest must get a meal ticket from the main office and you must be present while your guest is dining with us. Farewell to Summer Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day recognizes the achievements of American workers. Many people consider Labor Day the end of the summer season and organize cookouts and other outdoor events. The week of Labor Day also marks the start of the National Football League s regular season. Detroit Connection VS Louisville Sluggers Warriors Saturday, September 10th, @ 1:00 pm at Jimmy John s Field in Utica. American House Senior Living Communities, in partnership with United Shore Professional Baseball League, presents The American House All Star Game in commemoration of 9/11, honoring the unwavering dedication of our American heroes. Featuring the Louisville Sluggers Warriors and Michigan s own softball champs, the Detroit Connection. If you are interested in going please see Cathy or the main office for more info About Louisville Slugger Warriors The Louisville Slugger Warriors are a highly decorated national slow pitch softball tournament team featuring US Military Veterans and Active Duty Personnel who have suffered service-connected physical and invisible wounds. Safety First!! Critters: Please remember not to throw food outside to feed the animals! As cute as they are, they can cause problems, so please do not feed the wild animals. Thank you from American House North Staff
North September 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00 Classic Movie (TH) 3:00 Resident Choice Games 4 CalendarCodes 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 Labor Day - Cathy Off Today 5 2:30 Afternoon stroll down the Nature Trail (meet in the lobby) 11 12 12:00 Grandparents Day Celebration with Entertainment by: WKDD 10:30 Craft Sale with FWOGC (CR) (outside) 12:30 Salon Open with Linda 3:00 Resident Choice Games 2:30 Mini wheelchair/walker clinic (LO) 18 10:00 Classic Movie (TH) 2:00 One Life Church Volunteers here (CG) 3:00 Resident Choice Games 10:00 Classic Movie (TH) 3:00 Resident Choice Games 25 Cathy Off Today 19 2:30 Afternoon stroll down the Nature Trail (meet in the lobby) 2:30 Vets Gathering with Doug Wilson (PR) 26 2:30 Afternoon stroll down the Nature Trail (meet in the lobby) Cathy Off Today 6 10:00 Coffee Hour & Garden Club on the patio 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group (CR) 13 10:00 Coffee Hour & Garden Club on the patio 1:30 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 2:30 Diabetic seminar with Guardian Angel Medical Equipment (FC) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group (CR) 10:00 Coffee Hour & Garden Club on the patio 11:00 Picnic in Flushing City Park (Please sign up in the office) 1:30 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group (CR) 10:00 Coffee Hour & Garden Club on the patio 1:30 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 2:30 Resident Choice Games (CG) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group (CR) 20 27 1 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 2:30 Entertainment by: MO 7 8 10:00 Open Transportation 9:30 Eucharist with St. 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise Robert s Parish (CH) with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Bueche Shopping 2:30 Entertainment by: Craig 3:30 Word Search (CG) Marsden 14 15 10:00 Open Transportation 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Walmart Shopping 21 10:00 Open Transportation 10:00 Mass with St. Robert s Parish (Chapel) 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Kroger Shopping 3:30 Word Search (CG) 28 10:00 Open Transportation 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Meijer Shopping 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 2:30 Birthday Bash with Entertainment by: Dan Hays Autumn Begins 22 9:00 Soaring Eagle Outing (please sign up in the office) 2:30 Entertainment by: Kenny Lang 29 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 2:30 Entertainment by: Vern 2 10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH) 2:30 Toni Bingo (DR) 9 10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH) 2:30 Penny Bingo (DR) 16 12:00 Bingo Bash @ AHGB $1.50 (Please sign up in the office) 23 11:00 Out to Lunch at Gina s (Please sign up in the office) 2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (DR) 30 2:30 Welcome New Resident Happy Hour (DR) with Entertainment by: Brian Dixon Outings Entertainment Special Events Exercise 3 10 17 8:00 Walk To End Alzheimer s (Please make sure you have signed up) 24 Remember any activity is subject to change. Please check the big calendar on the wall outside of the dining room for any changes. Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Talk About It Your Sports Stories Many people acquired their love of sports in their youth. Use the following questions to reminisce about your early days on the playing field. What sports did you play as a child, either with friends for fun or as part of an official team? Do you remember the name of your team(s)? How about colors, mascots and slogans? Did you have any memorable teammates? What about coaches? Talk about the training or practice involved. Did you or your team ever earn a medal or trophy? Did you play on a sports team as an adult? Share your experiences. Out of all the sports you ve ever played, which is your favorite and why? In general, do you prefer team sports or individual contests? LCR LCR (left, center, right) is a fun dice game where everyone is a winner by just having fun! Check out your calendar for next LCR game or any of our fun games and come join us. Having fun playing LCR game! Thank You Jake M. Jake is a resident here at American House North along with his wife Corinne. Jake is a retired teacher who hosts This Week in History Discussion Group on Tuesday afternoons. Jake makes these discussions very interesting and fun! Please come and check it out on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm in the craft room or stop in The Country Store on Mondays (Jake volunteers) to introduce yourself or just say hi. If there are groups, games, etc... or you would like to volunteer for anything, please see Cathy.
7 Spotlight on Alzheimer s Can/Bottle Drive & Bracelet Sale We will be collecting returnable bottles and cans and selling handmade bracelets for the Walk to End Alzheimer s until Sept. 15th. Every little bit helps! Thank you all for your support!!! Out& About Please remember to be on time for departure or pickup for any outings/trips. If departure time is 10:00 that is the time we will be leaving. You want to give yourself time enough to be on the bus by the given times. Also remember, for shopping trips there is a 3 bag rule; this means you are limited to 3 shopping bags per person. Large packages, jugs or bulky items all count as 1 bag. This rule is for everyone s safety & comfort while on the bus. If you sign up for any outings and need assistance getting around, you must have someone go with you to help you (space on the bus permitting). Please see Cathy if you have any questions about any outings/trips. When you sign up for open transportation, this must be done at least 24 hours in advance, and please have the address of where you are going. Interesting Corn Facts By Brian K. Rosso, R.D. Michigan farmers produce 335 million bushels of corn annually. I hope you find the following facts on corn interesting. There are 11,000 corn farmers in Michigan. One ear of corn has 800 kernels. Yellow is not the only color of corn. It can also be green, red, white or purple. Corn is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Another word for corn is maize. Forty percent of the corn produced is used to make ethanol. Corn is actually part of the grass family. Corn is a major food staple for livestock and poultry. Michigan is part of the Corn Belt, an area of the country where corn grows the best. Sweet corn is a great source of fiber, iron, thiamin and vitamin C. Visit an American House today and enjoy some sweet corn, a regular item on our menu. Arts & Crafts Dazzling Fall Decor Add glam to some plain acorns with this beautiful and simple craft. Materials: Acorn caps Clear nail polish Hot glue gun and glue Round marbles, various colors Directions: Paint each acorn cap with clear nail polish to protect it from cracking. Let dry. Carefully line the inside of an acorn cap with hot glue, then place a marble inside. Hold the cap and the marble together for several seconds until the glue dries. Set aside. Repeat with the remaining acorn caps and marbles. When all have dried, arrange them in a bowl or shallow dish. To create extra shimmer and shine, place a batteryoperated pillar candle in the center of the acorns.
September 2016 Relax and ENJOY LABOR DAY AMERICAN HOUSE NORTH 3375 N. Linden Road Flint, MI 48504