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American House Lakeside

April 2016Our Friendly StaffAubrey Brohl Executive Dir.Kathryn Wright Assistant Executive Dir.Sandy Duby Office Manager LIISarah Giannunzio Life Enrichment Dir.Michelle Cornell Culinary Dir. LIDonna Backers Culinary Dir. LIILeanne Eurich Housekeeping Dir.Ray Claussen Maintenance Dir. LISandu Simon Maintenance Dir. LII

*Important Numbers*Main Office Lakeside I (586) 263-0081Main Office Lakeside II (586) 228-8889The Med. Team Office (L1) (586) 226-0047The Med. Team Office (L2) (586) 263-6524In-Home Rehab (586) 649-7940A. H. Transportation (Claudia) (586) 383-0515Smart Bus (866) 962-5515Macomb Daily (586) 783-8650Detroit News (800) 395-3300Kathy - Cut Sensations Salon (248) 854-4067Ruth Straub - Mani/Pedis (586) 489-8710

Lakeside I• James P.

Lakeside II• Richard D.• Joyce S.• Betsy G.

Earth Day Is April 22!Join us on Friday, April 22, as we celebrate Earth Day!

Throughout the day we’ll learn about Earth Day, aswell as have a recycling station available in the lobby.

Start saving up those recyclables so we can startsaving our beautiful Earth!

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What’s Happening

WeekendMovie Time!

Let’s enjoy a movieand popcorn! We will

be showing newreleases and

classics! Watch forthe featured movie of

the weekend andjoin us:

• Saturdays atLakeside 1 &Lakeside 2, inthe Lobby

PamperYourself!

Did you know that wehave hair and nailservices in each

building? That’s right!Why not schedule anappointment to get

your hair washed andset, or treat yourself

to a manicure orpedicure? It’s so

easy! You’ll find thephone numbers onthe 1st page under

the ImportantNumbers section.

Lakeside IApr. 1 David M.Apr. 7 Elaine M.Apr. 8 Frank P.Apr. 18 Joyce J.

Lakeside IIApr. 11 Anthony C.Apr. 15 Carol D.Apr. 20 Alice M.Apr. 24 Etta C.Apr. 25 Geraldine P.Apr. 28 Betsy G.

Do You Have a Favorite Story,Poem, Recipe, Artwork orSomething Else? Please

Share It With Us!We would LOVE to feature you in an

upcoming Patriot! Please see Sarah ifyou have an interesting story, poem or

piece of artwork. We are also takingrecipe suggestions for baking andcooking demonstrations, as well asChef’s Choice meal suggestions.

L2 Residents enjoying Pajama Party Bingo

L1 Residents comfy and cozy during ourPajama Bingo Party

Nick and Mary dancing at the Spring FlingDance at American House East I!

Everyone enjoying listening to The Ramblers atSpring Fling

Sarah and Larry enjoying a dance around thedance floor during Spring Fling

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earth daya green earthis a happy earth!

April Outings Overview:• Friday Flock Service &

Luncheon (April 1) - join usfor service at Trinity Lutheranfollowed by a delicious meal.

• Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser(April 5) - travel with us to TheMirage Banquet Center for an“all you can eat” dinner tosupport the Clinton Twp.Police Honor Guard. $7 perperson.

• Morley Candy Factory Tour(April 8) - everyone lovescandy! Join us for a tour of theMorley Candy Factory,complete with informationalvideo and free samples!

• “The 1940s: Through the WarAnd Beyond” Presentation(April 15) - we will be travelingto The Albert L. LorenzoCultural Center to walk aroundthe exhibit and view thepresentation “A Hidden Child.”

• Choir Rehearsal &Performance at the DetroitSymphony Orchestra (April 26& 27) - the American HouseChoir has been given theextraordinary opportunity toperform at the DSO! If you areinterested in joining the Choir forevents like these in the future,please see Sarah for moreinformation!

• Red Hat Ladies’ Club Outingto Royal Treat Tea Room (April29) - the Red Hat Ladies’ areready for tea! Please join uswearing your best purple andred hats as we travel to TheRoyal Treat Tea Room fordelicious tea and scones.

Amenities

Note FromLaundry

Remember to emptyall your pockets

before packing andsending your laundrydown to be washed.

The laundry room isopen after 4 p.m.

daily or anytime onthe weekends; just

bring your detergent.Washers and dryersare complimentary;just push in the coinholder. Please do not

leave your laundryunattended.

Join Us atMealtime!

Dinner at noon is $8for guests and

Supper at 5 p.m. is$6. There’s always agood time to be hadwith good food and

great company!Please give an

advance notice to thedietary staff if you will

be having guests.

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April 2016Lakeside

EntertainmentOutings

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayDr. Pitzer Visits 110:15 “Friday Flock” Spiritual Service

& Luncheon11:00 Rosary L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L1:30 Mass with Father Ron L1-22:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Would You Rather” Game L2-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

211:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

31:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

49:30 Choir Rehearsal at AH Southfield

10:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:00 Phone, Mail, and E-Scams Presentation L1-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L

4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR

59:30 Protestant Service L1-3

11:15 Lobby Laughs L2-L1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment with

Chet Penkala L1-DR3:30 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser7:00 Poker Club L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

Dr. Hackel Visits 69:30 Shopping Trip to Meijer

10:00 Hearing Aid Appointments L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 710:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Lobby Laughs L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment

with Gary Pillow L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

811:00 Rosary L1-21:15 Morley Candy Factory Tour1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L4:15 “Would You Rather” Game L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

911:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L2-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

101:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

118:00 Omelet Station L1-DR

10:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Kroger4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-2

128:00 Omelet Station L2-DR

10:00 Resident Meeting L1-211:15 Beach Ball Game L2-L1:30 BP Screening & IHR Presentation L1-21:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment with

Jerry Thomas L1-DR7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 1310:00 Vote For Employee of the Month

L1-L & L2-L11:00 Jewelry Making L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:00 Jewelry Making L2-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 1410:00 Catholic Service L2-311:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L2-211:15 Beach Ball Game L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment with

People Making A Difference L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

1510:00 “The 1940s: Through The War

And Beyond” Presentation at TheAlbert L. Lorenzo Cultural Center

11:00 Rosary L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Mad Libs” Game L2-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

1611:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

171:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

1810:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Meijer4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

199:30 Protestant Service L1-3

11:15 Pandora Music L2-L12:00 Choir Performance at SOC Grosse

Pointe Farms1:30 IHR Presentation L2-L1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment with Tom Birchler L1-DR7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 2011:00 The Price Is Right Game L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:00 The Price Is Right Game L2-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 2110:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Pandora Music L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Entertainment with Jim

Perkins L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

Earth Day 2210:00 Recycle Station L1-L & L2-L11:00 Rosary L1-211:15 Earth Day Facts L2-L

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L4:15 Earth Day Facts L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

2310:00 Hymn Fest L1-L11:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L2-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

241:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

2510:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Dollar Tree4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR

2611:15 “Name 5" Trivia L2-L1:00 Choir Rehearsal at DSO1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment with Dr. Butler

L1-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

Dr. Hackel Visits 2710:00 Chicks with Sticks L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:30 Choir Performance at DSO6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 2810:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 “Name 5" Trivia L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Entertainment with Joel

Palmer L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

2911:00 Rosary L1-211:00 Red Hat Ladies’ Club Outing

to Royal Treat Tea Room1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L4:15 “Mad Libs” Game L2-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

3011:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Lakeside

EntertainmentOutings

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayDr. Pitzer Visits 110:15 “Friday Flock” Spiritual Service

& Luncheon11:00 Rosary L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L1:30 Mass with Father Ron L1-22:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Would You Rather” Game L2-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

211:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

31:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

49:30 Choir Rehearsal at AH Southfield

10:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:00 Phone, Mail, and E-Scams Presentation L1-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L

4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR

59:30 Protestant Service L1-3

11:15 Lobby Laughs L2-L1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment with

Chet Penkala L1-DR3:30 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser7:00 Poker Club L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

Dr. Hackel Visits 69:30 Shopping Trip to Meijer

10:00 Hearing Aid Appointments L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 710:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Lobby Laughs L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment

with Gary Pillow L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

811:00 Rosary L1-21:15 Morley Candy Factory Tour1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L4:15 “Would You Rather” Game L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

911:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L2-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

101:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

118:00 Omelet Station L1-DR

10:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Kroger4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-2

128:00 Omelet Station L2-DR

10:00 Resident Meeting L1-211:15 Beach Ball Game L2-L1:30 BP Screening & IHR Presentation L1-21:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment with

Jerry Thomas L1-DR7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 1310:00 Vote For Employee of the Month

L1-L & L2-L11:00 Jewelry Making L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:00 Jewelry Making L2-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 1410:00 Catholic Service L2-311:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L2-211:15 Beach Ball Game L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment with

People Making A Difference L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

1510:00 “The 1940s: Through The War

And Beyond” Presentation at TheAlbert L. Lorenzo Cultural Center

11:00 Rosary L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Mad Libs” Game L2-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

1611:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

171:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

1810:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Meijer4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

199:30 Protestant Service L1-3

11:15 Pandora Music L2-L12:00 Choir Performance at SOC Grosse

Pointe Farms1:30 IHR Presentation L2-L1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment with Tom Birchler L1-DR7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 2011:00 The Price Is Right Game L1-21:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:00 The Price Is Right Game L2-26:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 2110:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Pandora Music L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Entertainment with Jim

Perkins L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

Earth Day 2210:00 Recycle Station L1-L & L2-L11:00 Rosary L1-211:15 Earth Day Facts L2-L

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L4:15 Earth Day Facts L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

2310:00 Hymn Fest L1-L11:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L2-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L2:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

241:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Spring Snacks L1-L & L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

2510:00 Color Therapy L1-L & L2-L10:30 Exercise with Glenn L1-310:45 Exercise with Tracy L2-211:15 “Table Topics” Game L2-L1:30 Shopping Trip to Dollar Tree4:15 “Table Topics” Game L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling (Team 2) L1-L7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR

2611:15 “Name 5" Trivia L2-L1:00 Choir Rehearsal at DSO1:30 Exercise with Glenn L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment with Dr. Butler

L1-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

Dr. Hackel Visits 2710:00 Chicks with Sticks L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L1-33:30 Bingo L1-24:30 Choir Performance at DSO6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards/Games L1-2

One-on-Ones 2810:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 “Name 5" Trivia L1-L

1:15 Walking Club L2-L2:00 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Entertainment with Joel

Palmer L2-DR7:00 Cards/Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

2911:00 Rosary L1-211:00 Red Hat Ladies’ Club Outing

to Royal Treat Tea Room1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L4:15 “Mad Libs” Game L2-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

3011:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L & L2-L1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Euchre L1-27:00 Cards/Games L2-2

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Spiritual Services

Hymn FestJoin the folks fromFisherman’s Net

around L1’s piano aswe sing songs andenjoy fellowship at10 a.m. on the 4thSaturday of every

month!

Friday FlockThis month’s FridayFlock service is onFriday, April 1st.

Please join us for acommunion service

and luncheon atTrinity Lutheran!

Rosary andCommunion

Every Friday, 11 a.m.at L1-2. Provided by

parishioners fromSt. Paul of Tarsus.

SAVE THE DATE!The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will

be performing in the Lakeside IIDining Room on Friday, May 27th, at

2:00 p.m.

Hearing/HearingAid Appointments

Boyds Hearing Center now offersfree hearing/hearing aid

appointments at both Lakeside I andLakeside II on the first Wednesday ofevery month. Sign up in the Activities

Binder if you would like anappointment.

Blood Pressure ScreeningEvery Tuesday1:30 Lakeside 1-22:20 Lakeside 2-2

On the first Tuesday of everymonth, the Medical Team will also

check your emergencybracelet/necklace

Podiatrist Appointmentson the First Friday of

Every MonthFriday, April 1, 2016Dr. Stephen Pitzer

(586) 263-4524Lakeside I in the a.m.Lakeside II in the p.m.

Sign up in the Activities Binder andfill out the attached paperwork if

you are a new patient!

Protestant ServicesWorship and Fellowship are extended to all. Services will be held the first and

third Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd Floor at Lakeside I.

Communion and MassMass with Father Ron will be on Friday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m., on the 2nd Floor of

Lakeside I. Additionally, Deacon Marc from St. Paul of Tarsus comes to theLakeside II Chapel on Thursdays for a Liturgy of the Word with Communion

service. The American House staff would like to thank everyone for theirunderstanding as we coordinate the schedule of Catholic services.

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April Is NationalOccupational

Therapy Month!Do you know what Occupational

Therapy is? (Hint: It does not meanwhat you do or did for a living.) Have

you met Lydia, our occupationaltherapist? Do you use any adaptive

equipment for activities of daily living?An AARP study showed that

approximately 33% of people 50years and older use some form of

assistive technology to improve theirability to perform routine dailyactivities. You can learn aboutadaptive equipment and how

Occupational Therapy can promoteyour safety and independence.

Join Lydia for aFree Presentation:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY andAdaptive Equipment for Activities of

Daily LivingCourtesy of In Home Rehab

Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:30 PMin L1-2

&Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 1:30 PM

in L2-L

Interesting Apple FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.I hope you find the following apple

information interesting andinformative.

• Eating an apple can brightenyour smile.

• Apples are a source ofantioxidants, which can fightcancer. Researchers believe thateating apples on a regular basismay limit the development ofAlzheimer’s disease andParkinson’s disease.

• One apple has only 50 calories, 2grams of fiber and no fat.

• The apple blossom is the stateflower of Michigan and Arkansas.

• Apples can be kept for up to twoweeks in a refrigerator (outside ofany packaging).

• The state of Michigan growsmore than 20 different kinds ofapples. Last year, Michiganfarmers sold more than 20 millionbushels of apples. Here are afew: Paula Red, McIntosh,Jonathan, Empire, Idared, Romeand Honeycrisp.

Fresh apples are available at allAmerican House locations.

News & Notes

DID YOU KNOW?Every evening on themain floor there are

treats and beveragesserved! Come and

join us at 8 p.m. Wehope to see you

there!

Wii GamesWii Bowling Leagues:

Every Wednesday,6:15, L1-L & L2-2

Join us for a fun andfriendly competition!If you would like tojoin a Wii BowlingTeam, please see

Sarah! We have roomfor everyone to play!

Speak Up!Our April resident

meeting will be heldat Lakeside I on

Tuesday, April 12th,at 10:00 a.m.

This is an informalmeeting where all

residents areencouraged to voicetheir suggestions and

concerns! We alsohave suggestionboxes near the

activity calendars inthe lobby and a

write-in space on ourweekly calendar!

April 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE LAKESIDE

15731 19 Mile Rd.

Clinton Twp., MI 48038