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American House Lakeside

December 2016Our Friendly StaffAubrey Brohl Executive Dir.Kathryn Scharf Assistant Executive Dir.Sandy Duby Office Manager LIISarah Giannunzio Life Enrichment Dir.Michelle Cornell Culinary Dir. LILeanne Eurich Housekeeping Dir.Ray Claussen Maintenance Dir. LITai Phan 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

WELCOME HOME NEW RESIDENTS!

Lakeside I• Dorothy G, Elaine B, Antoinette C, Peter R,

Janina R, & Joseph J

Lakeside II• Louise T, Betty V, & James K

Holiday Hope for Seniors Party!Please join us as we kick off the season of giving by

bringing hope to seniors in need. There will be music,drinks, hors d’oeuvres, family and a fundraiser for theAmerican House Foundation. Purchase an ornament

(donations accepted in any denomination) and hang iton our tree to support seniors in need in the metro

Detroit area! Feel free to invite family and friends (upto five guests per resident) and enjoy this beautiful

holiday event!Thursday, December 1st, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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What’s Happening

WeekendMovie Time!

Let’s enjoy a movieand popcorn!

Join us in the Lobby:• Saturdays at

Lakeside 1• Sundays at

Lakeside 2

PamperYourself!

Did you know thatwe have hair and nailservices in eachbuilding? That’s right!Why not schedule anappointment to getyour hair washed andset, or treat yourselfto a manicure orpedicure? It’s soeasy! You’ll find thephone numbers onthe 1st page underthe ImportantNumbers section.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lakeside IDec. 9 Shirley G.Dec. 10 Mary R.Dec. 13 Carolyn K.Dec. 16 Joseph G.Dec. 27 Josephine B.

Lakeside IIDec. 4 Michael A.Dec. 4 Lucille G.Dec. 14 Ruth F.Dec. 27 Joseph D.Dec. 28 Delphine S.

Employee Holiday FundBecause it is our pleasure to serve youeach and every day, American House

employees cannot accept gifts asgratuities directly. However, we knowthat at this time of year, many want toshow their appreciation in a tangible

way, so we have set up a holiday fund.If you so desire, bring a contribution tothe office by December 8th and it willbe divided among the American House

Lakeside employees.Thank you, AH Management

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Lakeside 1 Trevor M (Dietary)Lakeside 2 Teresa K (Housekeeping)

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Winter Outings PolicyNow that winter is upon us,

outings may be canceled due toinclement weather at any time. Ourpolicy is enforced to keep everyonesafe. Cancelled outings may/maynot be rescheduled for a later date.We thank you for yourunderstanding.

December OutingsDec 2 Friday FlockDec 5 Choir PerformanceDec 6 MeijerDec 7 Holiday ConcertDec 12 KrogerDec 13 Christmas Lights Tour (L1)Dec 15 Christmas Lights Tour (L2)Dec 19 MeijerDec 20 Choir RehearsalDec 23 Wildflower CafeDec 27 Dollar Tree

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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.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.

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

December 2016Lakeside

EntertainmentOutingsSign-Up RequiredSpecial Event

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MERRY

L1 = Lakeside I BuildingL2 = Lakeside II BuildingL = LobbyDR = Dining Room2 = 2nd Floor3 = 3rd Floor

110:00 No Catholic Service Today11:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L2-2

1:15 No Exercise with Nick Today2:15 No Walking Club Today3:00 No Entertainment Today5:00 Holiday Hope Party L1-DR &

L2-DR7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:15 No Bingo Tonight

Dr. Pitzer Visits 210:15 “Friday Flock” at Trinity Lutheran

Church11:00 Rosary L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L1:30 Mass with Father Ron L1-22:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L4:15 “What’s Next?” Game L1-L7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

311:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

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

41:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L2-L1:30 Rosary with Elizabeth L2-32:00 Christmas Caroling L1-L2:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Holiday Hot Chocolate L1-L

& L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

59:30 Christmas Coloring L1-L & L2-L

10:30 Exercise with SydFit L1-311:00 Choir Performance at St. Barnabas

Church11:15 Exercise with Tracy L2-L

3:00 Walker/Wheelchair Decorating Station L1-L6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-2

One-on-Ones With Sarah 69:30 Protestant Service L1-39:30 Meijer1:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-21:30 Exercise with SydFit L2-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment by Chet Penkala

L1-DR4:00 Jewelry Making L2-27:00 Poker Club L1-27:00 Bingo L2-DR

75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor 79:30 “Pearl Harbor” Movie L1-L9:30 Hearing Aid Appointments L1-29:30 Tim Hortons Coffee & Donuts L1-L

10:30 Hearing Aid Appointments L2-211:00 Holiday Concert at Grosse Point High School11:00 State Farm Insurance Presentation L1-L1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 No Exercise with Nick Today3:30 Bingo L1-23:30 No Bingo Today (L2)4:00 State Farm Insurance Presentation L2-L6:30 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards & Games L1-2

810:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Chair Yoga with Joyce L2-L

1:15 Exercise with Nick L2-22:15 Walking Club L2-L3:00 Entertainment by Mike Pale

L2-DR4:00 Jewelry Making L1-27:00 Cards & Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

99:30 Vote For Employee of the Month

L1-L & L2-L11:00 Rosary L1-211:15 “What’s Next?” Game L2-L

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

1011:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L1-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

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

111:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L2-L1:30 Rosary with Elizabeth L2-32:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Holiday Hot Chocolate L1-L

& L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

128:00 Omelet Station L1-DR9:30 Christmas Coloring L1-L & L2-L

10:30 Exercise with SydFit L1-311:15 Exercise with Tracy L2-L1:30 Kroger6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L7:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Cards & Games L2-2

One-on-Ones With Sarah 138:00 Omelet Station L2-DR1:30 “Back Care Basics” Presentation L1-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-21:30 Exercise with SydFit L2-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment by

Dan Hayes L1-DR6:30 Christmas Lights Bus Tour (L1)7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 1411:15 “Work That Body” Educational Seminar L2-L11:15 Freshly Popped Popcorn L1-L

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 No Exercise with Nick Today2:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ L1-L3:30 Bingo L1-2 & L2-26:30 No Wii Bowling Tonight (L1)6:30 Wii Bowling L2-27:00 Cards & Games L1-27:00 Christmas Caroling L1-L

1510:00 Catholic Service L2-31:15 Exercise with Nick L2-21:30 Resident Meeting L1-22:15 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Birthday Party! Entertainment by

Gary Pillow L2-DR6:30 Christmas Lights Bus Tour (L2)7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

1611:00 Rosary L1-211:00 Free Prize Giveaway L2-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:00 Free Prize Giveaway L1-24:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

1711:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

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

181:30 Rosary with Elizabeth L2-31:30 Movie & Popcorn L2-L1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-22:00 Pinochle L1-23:30 Holiday Hot Chocolate L1-L

& L2-L7:15 Bingo L1-DR

199:30 Christmas Coloring L1-L & L2-L

10:30 Exercise with SydFit L1-311:15 Exercise with Tracy L2-L1:30 Meijer6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

One-on-Ones With Sarah 209:30 Protestant Service L1-3

11:15 Christmas Sing-A-Long L2-L1:00 Choir Rehearsal at East II1:30 “Back Care Basics” Presentation L2-L1:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-21:30 Exercise with SydFit L2-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Entertainment by Tom Birchler L1-DR4:00 Egg Nog Milkshakes L2-27:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

First Day of Winter 219:30 Tim Hortons Coffee & Donuts

L2-L11:15 “Would You Rather” Game L1-L

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

2210:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 Christmas Sing-A-Long L1-L11:15 Chair Yoga with Joyce L2-L

1:15 Exercise with Nick L2-22:15 Walking Club L2-L3:00 Entertainment by Leonard Dow

L2-DR4:00 Eggnog Milkshakes L1-27:00 Cards & Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

2311:00 Rosary L1-211:00 Lunch Outing to Wildflower

Cafe1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Hangman” Game L2-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L1-L7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

Christmas Eve 2410:00 Hymn Fest L1-L11:15 Therapy Dog Sawyer L2-L11:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

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

Christmas Day 25 269:30 Christmas Coloring L1-L & L2-L

10:30 Exercise with SydFit L1-311:15 Exercise with Tracy L2-L11:15 “You Be The Judge” Game L1-L2:00 Walker/Wheelchair Decorating Station L2-L4:15 “You Be The Judge” Game L2-L6:15 Wii Bowling L1-L7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:00 Dominoes L1-27:00 Nickels in the Pot L1-DR

One-on-Ones With Sarah 279:30 Dollar Tree1:30 Exercise with SydFit L2-21:30 Blood Pressure Screening L1-22:30 Blood Pressure Screening L2-23:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment

by Dr. Butler L1-DR7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Poker Club L1-2

Dr. Hackel Visits 2811:15 Freshly Popped Popcorn L2-L11:15 “Work That Body” Educational

Seminar L1-L1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Nick L1-33:30 Bingo L1-2 & L2-26:30 Wii Bowling L1-L & L2-27:00 Cards & Games L1-2

2910:00 Catholic Service L2-311:15 “Would You Rather” Game L2-L

1:15 Exercise with Nick L2-22:15 Walking Club L1-L3:00 Happy Hour! Entertainment

by Joel Palmer L2-DR7:00 Cards & Games L2-27:15 Bingo L1-DR

3011:00 New Year’s Eve Celebration Party

L1-L & L2-L11:00 Rosary L1-2

1:30 General Store Open L2-L2:00 Exercise with Janice L1-34:15 “Hangman” Game L1-L4:15 Therapy Dog Rustie L2-L7:00 Bingo L2-DR7:00 Dominoes L1-2

New Year's Eve 3111:30 Puzzle Club L1-2 & L2-2

1:30 Mexican Train Dominoes L2-21:30 Movie & Popcorn L1-L2:00 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 on

Friday, December 2!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.

Appointments WithDr. Hackel

Dr. Hackel visits Lakeside I &Lakeside II every Wednesday. Sign

up with the Medical Team if youwould like an appointment.

Hearing Aid AppointmentsWith Kathy Mieczkowski

“The Hearing People” now offer freehearing aid appointments at bothLakeside I and Lakeside II on thefirst Wednesday of every month.

Sign up in the Activities Binder if youwould like an appointment or call

Kathy at (586) 344-0455.

Blood Pressure ScreeningEvery Tuesday1:30 Lakeside 1-22:30 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, December 2

Dr. Stephen Pitzer(586) 263-4524

Lakeside 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!

Communion and MassMass with Father Ron will be on Friday, December 2, in the Lakeside I

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

Communion service.

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.

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Ouch, My Achin’ Back!Did you know that 85% of

Americans will have some sort ofback-related problem in their lifetime?We would like to educate you on howto maintain good posture, how to useproper lifting and bending techniques,and show you the best exercises thatsuit your body and promote a healthy,functioning back. Exercises tomaintain strength, flexibility, andposture are key. Knowing propermechanics of how to lift, bend, andmove will reduce your risk of injury.Consult your doctor and physicaltherapist to guide you to a healthierback......and join us for a FREE presentation:

“Back Care Basics”Tuesday, December 13, at 1:30 PM

in L1-2&

Tuesday, December 20, at 1:30 PMin L2-L

Surviving theHoliday Season

By Brian Rosso, R.D.During the holiday season, the

average person experiences increasedstress and gains about five pounds.

This weight gain and stress can beminimized by following thesuggestions listed below.

Exercise on a regular basis. Peoplewho schedule time to exercise aremore successful at keeping the extrapounds off and feel better overall.

Avoid overeating your holidayfavorites! Eat a healthy meal beforegoing to a party. Drink plenty of water,decaffeinated tea or decaffeinatedcoffee. Not only will the liquidshydrate you, but they will also fill yourstomach and decrease your chancesof overeating. Enjoy your favoriteholiday foods, but eat them off a smallplate. This limits the amount of foodyou will eat and helps keep the extrapounds off.

Keep your stress to a minimum overthe holidays. Get plenty of sleep, atleast eight hours a night. Socializewith family and friends. Eatwell-balanced meals. Do not forgetbreakfast—it is the most importantmeal of the day.

Happy Holidays!

News & Notes

DID YOU KNOW?Every evening in theDining Room there

are treats andbeverages served!

Join us at 8 p.m. Wehope to see you!

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 Dec. Resident

Meeting will be heldat Lakeside I on

Dec. 15th! This is aninformal meeting

where all residentsare encouraged to

voice theirsuggestions and

concerns! We alsohave suggestionboxes near the

activity calendars inthe lobby for

residents to submitwritten suggestions

anonymously!

December 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE LAKESIDE

15731 19 Mile Rd.

Clinton Twp., MI 48038