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3375 North Linden Road | Flint | Michigan | 48504

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American House North

November 2016

The Friendly Staff atAmerican House North

Lisa Alexander Executive DirectorTiffany Giammarco Assistant DirectorCathy Aiello Life Enrichment DirectorAlicia Lewis Culinary DirectorPaul Battiste Maintenance DirectorKaren Rosebush Housekeeping DirectorLaurie Hayes Office ManagerStanley Gilbert Weekend Manager

Important Phone NumbersFront Office (810) 733-8900The Medical Team (810) 733-6111Med Team Cell Phone (810) 282-8861Flushing Your Ride (810) 780-8930Kristi P. - Beautician (248) 245-8183Linda H. - Beautician (810) 814-1666Flint Journal (810) 766-6100

Last Day of Summer PicnicAmerican House North’s Residents enjoyed the

beautiful weather on the last day of summer with apicnic in the park.

Thank You

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Shopping Trips

November 2016Shopping trips take

place onWednesday

afternoons at2:30 pm. Sign up inthe activity book if

you are interested ingoing to the store.

Wed., Nov. 2Bueche’s

Wed., Nov. 9Walmart

Wed., Nov. 16Kroger

Wed., Nov. 23Meijer

Wed., Nov. 30Kroger

OpenTransportation

Every Wednesday at10 a.m. is Open

Transportation. Don’tforget to see Cathyat least 24 hours in

advance if you wouldlike to go (within a

10-mile radius).Please understandthat appointmentstake priority overshopping trips.

Remember, we mayhave to cancel

transportation fromtime to time due to

road conditions,temperatures, illness,etc. Please see Cathy

for any questions.

Happy Birthday!Happy birthday to all our residentscelebrating birthdays this month!

November Birthdays11/2 Artie D.11/8 Mary S.11/10 MaryAnn B.11/13 Sandra F.11/16 Martha D.11/19 Margaret H.11/24 Harold S.11/27 Sharon T.11/30 Jeanne

Birthday BashJoin us on Thursday, November 17th

at 2:30 p.m.,in the lobby to enjoy entertainment byDan Hays and to celebrate all of this

month’s birthdays.

New Residents& Neighbors

The American House Northstaff would like to welcome theresidents that recently movedinto our fantastic community.

Welcome HomeJay H.

Robert & Natalie W.Robert B.

Marshall K.Donna V.

Welcome New ResidentHappy Hour

We would like to say welcometo all of our new residents.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30th, at2:30 p.m., we are having aWelcome New Resident

Happy Hour in the dining room.Please join us to introduce

yourself and get acquaintedwith a few new friends.

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Enjoying the Beautiful Dayin the Park

Soothing Sounds

Last Dayof Summer

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November 2016North

OutingsEntertainmentSpecial EventsExerciseNew

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayCalendarCodes

LO = LobbyDR = Dining RoomCG = Card & Game RoomFC = Fitness CenterTH = Movie TheaterPR = Pool RoomCR = Craft RoomLI = LibraryCH = ChapelTMT=The Medical Team

110:00 Coffee Hour (DR)11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)

1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy1:30 Afternoon Movie Matinee & Popcorn (TH)2:30 Montrose United Methodist Church

(LO)3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group

with Jake M. (CR)6:00 Billiards (PR)

210:00 Open Transportation10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation

Exercise with Kimberly(FC)

1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Bueche Shopping6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

38:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St.

Robert’s Parish (CH)10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Kenny

Lang6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

48:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 2nd Annual Poker Run beginsin the lobby

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Poker Run Finale (winners

announced and donuts andcider will be served) (LO)

6:00 Billiards (PR)

Set Clocks Back 1 Hour Tonight 51:30 Newly Released Movie &

Popcorn (TH)5:00 Resident Games (CG)6:00 Bible Study with Host:

Venice Kincaid (CH)

Daylight Saving Time Ends 610:00 Color & Relax Group (LI)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)2:30 Dream Ministries

NondenominationalDevotion (CH)

3:00 Resident Choice Games6:00 Billiards (PR)

710:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Activity Planning Group (CG)

Everyone is welcome to help planactivities or outings that you wouldlike to see.

2:30 Hangman Word Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

810:00 Coffee Hour (DR)11:00 Open Wii Games (TH)11:30 Color & Relax Group (LI)1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy1:30 Afternoon Movie Matinee & Popcorn

(TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Craig Marsden3:30 This Week in History Discussion

Group with Jake M. (CR)6:00 Billiards (PR)

910:00 Open Transportation10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation

Exercise with Kimberly (FC)1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Walmart Shopping6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles6:30 Sing-a-long (LO)

108:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St.

Robert’s Parish (CH)10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Vern6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

Veterans Day 118:00 Salon Open with Kristi

10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Entertainment by: Mo (LO)6:00 Billiards (PR)

121:30 Newly Released Movie &


Venice Kincaid (CH)

1310:00 Color & Relax Group (LI)2:00 Jigsaw Puzzles (CR)3:00 Resident Choice Games6:00 Billiards (PR)

1410:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 New Lorthrup United Church (CH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)10:30 Craft Sale with FWOGC (CR)12:30 Salon Open with Linda

1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 LCR Games (CG)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles





1610:00 Open Transportation10:00 Mass with St. Robert’s Parish

(Chapel)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise

with Kimberly (FC)1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Kroger Shopping6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles


10:00 Blood Pressure Checks (TMT)1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Birthday Bash with

Entertainment by: DanHays

6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles


10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise (TH)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)1:30 Bingo Bash @ AHGB $1.50

(Please sign up in the office)6:00 Billiards (PR)



Venice Kincaid (CH)


2110:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise

(TH)10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group (CG)1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Vets Gathering with Doug

Wilson (PR)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles



(LO)2:30 Resident Choice Games (CG)3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group


2310:00 Open Transportation10:30 Stretch & Relaxation

Exercise with Kimberly (FC)10:30 Country Store Open

1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Meijer Shopping6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles6:30 Sing-a-long (LO)

Thanksgiving - Cathy Off Today 248:00 Salon Open with Kristi9:30 Eucharist with St.

Robert’s Parish (CH)10:00 Blood Pressure Checks

(TMT)1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles


10:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise(TH)

10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Billiards (PR)



Venice Kincaid (CH)


2810:00 Sit & Be Fit Chair Exercise

(TH)10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group

(CG)10:30 Country Store Open1:30 Women’s Wii Bowling (TH)6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles





3010:00 Open Transportation10:30 Country Store Open10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise

with Kimberly (FC)1:30 Men’s Wii Bowling (TH)2:30 Welcome New Resident

Happy Hour (DR) withEntertainment by Brian Dixon

6:00 Jigsaw Puzzles

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Just Cruisin’

Captain Chris has greatstories!

Michigan PrincessRiverboat Cruise

Such a great day to be onthe river!!

The weather was perfect, Thebuffet lunch was so good, we evengot serenaded while we dined. Oh,and the tree colors were not in fullswing, but there was just enoughcolor for us to enjoy!! Thank you

Captain Chris and crew!!

Getting ready to board

Being serenaded during lunch.

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Thanksgiving IsTurkey Time!

By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.The traditional holiday of

Thanksgiving is celebrated this month.Turkey is the main food consumedduring this holiday. Below are severalinteresting and informative facts aboutthe turkey.

• On average, Americans eat morethan 16 pounds of turkeyannually.

• The largest turkey on record was86 pounds.

• A male turkey is a tom, a femaleis a hen and a newborn isa poult.

• The average mature turkey hasaround 3,500 feathers.

• A turkey egg takes 28 daysto hatch.

• It’s estimated that 675 millionpounds of turkey will be eatenthis Thanksgiving in the UnitedStates.

• The main farmers of turkey areMinnesota, North Carolina,Arkansas, Virginia and California.

• Turkeys see in color.• Only male turkeys gobble.• Wild turkeys actually sleep

in trees.• Every year, the president of the

United States pardons a turkeyfor the Thanksgiving holiday.

• Turkey is a great source ofprotein—30 grams per 3.5ounces of cooked turkey.

• The first meal eaten on the moonwas turkey.

American House will be servingturkey (along with seconds) thiscoming Thanksgiving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Reminder

DeskFrom the

of...

AmericanHouse North’s

ExecutiveDirector

Drinks will nolonger be taken outof the dining room.

Thank You

About

Out &

Winter WeatherWith winter fastapproaching, I

would like to remindeveryone that

transportation,shopping trips or

outings may have tobe canceled or

postponed due toroad conditions or

freezingtemperatures. As arule, if schools are

closed there will notbe transportationbut is also at thediscretion of thedriver. As always

your safety comesfirst!!

November 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE NORTH

3375 N. Linden Road

Flint, MI 48504

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American House North · The American House North staff would like to welcome the residents that recently moved into our fantastic community. Welcome Home Jay H. Robert & Natalie W