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American House Oakland

November 2016American House Oakland StaffLaura Broecker Executive DirectorChantal Cornfield ManagerSherry Kuecken Life Enrichment DirectorKevin Kendrick Maintenance DirectorKathy Tuzzolino Housekeeping SupervisorLaurie Havens Culinary DirectorTamra Blassingame Med Team SupervisorDenise Clark Medical Team Nurse

IMPORTANT NUMBERSAmerican House Main (248) 335-7020Katrina Stallworth.. (248) 752-1734Family Care CoordinatorThe Medical Team (248) 338-8198Med. Team Cell Ph (24 hrs) (248) 499-4248Med Team Rehab (248) 335-9000Detroit News & Free Press (800) 395-3300Smart Bus (866) 962-5515Pontiac Cab Co. (248) 332-8880AT&T (800) 244-4444Oakland Press (248) 745-4700Comcast Cable (800) 934-6489Rosanne Hair Affairand Beauty Salon (248) 334-9515

Holiday Hope CelebrationOur annual Holiday kick off event is Thursday,December 1, from 5:00 to 7:00. This holiday

extravaganza will be held in the dining room and inthe lobby area with music by Beth and Randy in the

dining room. Appetizers and beverages will be servedand this event is OPEN to all residents. The AmericanHouse Foundation will also be selling paper bulbs atthis event as a fundraiser to help needy seniors in our

area. The Foundation was created by AmericanHouse, in partnership with the Institute of

Gerontology at Wayne State University, to help put anend to significant aging issues. Gifts that aregenerously donated to the American House

Foundation will provide hope and preserve the dignityof older adults enduring hardship. Please gather withyour family and friends for this spectacular event. Thisis the event of the year and you will not want to miss

it. Please RSVP to the main office by Wednesday,November 23rd, either by calling 248-335-7020 orstopping by the office to give us a total number of

friends and family joining us.

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Fine Tunes

**Mark GreenPiano

Fri., Nov. 4, 2:30(LO)

**Bob LoweSinger

Happy HourFri., Nov. 11 2:30

(DR)

**Dan HaysGreat Singer

Tue., Nov. 15, 7:00(LO)

**Gary RichardSinger

Fri., Nov. 18, 2:30(DR)

**Paul KrassSinger

Fri., Nov. 25, 2:30(DR)

Answer to lastmonth’s Can You

Guess?...The lovelyMiss Kathy, thehousekeeping

supervisor.Everyone did a

great job guessing!

Carmel Says Happy Birthday to Everyone!

November Birthdays!!Pat G. November 2Apple B. November 5Charles L. November 6Patsy B. November 6Kathy V. November 9Kathy V. November 9MaryAnn B. November 11Kay M. November 12Joyce C. November 14Berji M. November 16Pat K. November 18Jessie S. November 18Heather C. November 21Bob S. November 24Jessie S. November 24Patricia B. November 25B.J. B. November 25Bob F. November 26Ann T. November 28Barbara M. November 28

Sandy looking gorgeous as usual!!

Thanksgiving IsTurkey Time!

By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Thanksgiving is celebrated thismonth & turkey is the main foodconsumed during this holiday.

• On average, Americans eatmore than 16 pounds ofturkey annually and thelargest turkey on record was86 pounds.

• A male turkey is a tom, afemale is a hen and anewborn is a poult and theaverage mature turkey has3,500 feathers.

• A turkey egg takes 28 daysto hatch.

• Wild turkeys actually sleepin trees.

• It’s estimated that 675million pounds of turkey willbe eaten this Thanksgivingin the United States.

• The main farmers of turkeyare Minnesota, NorthCarolina, Arkansas, Virginiaand California.

• Turkeys see in color andonly male turkeys gobble.

• Every year, the president ofthe United States pardons aturkey for the Thanksgivingholiday.

• Turkey is a great source ofprotein—30 grams per 3.5ounces of cooked turkey &the first meal eaten on themoon was turkey.

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

THANKSGIVING!

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Notorious November News!Intergenerational Fun Activity 8th Graders Tue., Nov. 1 10:15 (AR)Choir Rehearsal at AH Village Wed., Nov. 2, 12:45 (LO)Detroit Eats Presentation Wed., Nov. 2 3:00 (TH)Breakfast Out to Stuffed Bun Fri., Nov 4, 8:00 (LO)Frankenmuth Trip Tue., Nov. 8, 9:15 (LO)New Resident Party Happy Hour Fri., Nov. 11, 2:30 (DR)Bingo Bash at AH Stone Mon., Nov. 14 2:00 (LO)Resident Lunch To Muldoons Tue., Nov. 15, 11:30 (LO)Brain Health Seminar Wed., Nov. 16, 3:00 (TH)Walking Club to Great Lakes Crossing Mon, Nov. 21, 10:00 (LO)Celebrate November Birthdays Fri., Nov. 25, 2:30 (DR)Greektown Casino Trip Tue., Nov. 29 9:00 (LO)Learn Poker Wed., Nov. 30, 2:30 (AR)

Can You Guess??

Hint: This gorgeous girl has made a career out ofhelping others, especially seniors.

Frankenmuth/ZehndersLet’s eat!! Our annual Frankenmuthtrip is Tue., Nov. 8th. Please be inthe lobby by 9:00 for a departure

time of 9:15. You will be able to visitthe bakery and purchase items

including FUDGE!! Sign up in thebook located just outside thebilliards room on the table.

Veterans’ Lunch OutAll veterans are invited to Chili’s for aFREE lunch on Fri., Nov. 11, at 10:00.

It is their way to say thank you foryour service. Anyone can join the

veterans for lunch, but seats will bereserved for veterans first and all

others second.

Employee Holiday FundNormally American House employees

may not accept gifts or gratuitiesfrom residents. However, we

understand that you feel stronglyabout showing your appreciation,

especially around the holidays, so wehave set up an Employee Holiday

Fund for a one-time donation to beshared with all staff.

Be Kind!!

Your VoteCounts!

Monday, Nov. 21, isEmployee of the

Month voting day.Stop by before yourmeal at the voting

station on the lowerlevel beginning at

11:15. “Employee ofthe Month” will beannounced Tue.,Nov. 22. We have

provided pictures atthe voting station tohelp you recognize a

top-notch,OUTSTANDING,

wonderful employee.

ScheduledTransportationTransportation starts

every Thursday at10:00 a.m.

Please remember:1) Your transportation

destination isrestricted to a

10-mile radius fromour community.

2) Set appointmentstake priority.

3) Transportationrequest forms must

be completed& turned into the

main office. Pleasenote: we kindly ask

for 1 week advancednotice.

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November 2016Oakland

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calendar KeyBR-Billiards Rm.-first floorAR-Activity Rm.-second floorCH-Chapel-first floorCR-Craft Rm.-second floorCS-Ceramics Rm.-second floorBI-Bistro-first floorDR-Dining Rm.- lower level

EX-Exercise Rm.-Lower LevelEast EndLO-Lobby-first floorLB-Library-Second Floor WestEndTMT-Medical Team-first floorTH-Theater Rm.-Lower levelIHR-In-Home Rehab-lower level

110:15 Intergenerational Activity with

8th graders1:30 Shopping to Meijer (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

29:45 Exercise With Sherry (EX)

10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)12:30 Choir Rehearsal at AH Village (LO)

3:00 “Detroit Eats” presentation by SteveSanford (TH)

7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring aFriend (TH)

39:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)

10:00 Scheduled Transportation10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer

(EX)10:30 Communion (CH)10:50 Rosary (CH)

2:30 Food Meeting with Laurie (DR)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

48:00 Breakfast at Stuffed Bun (LO)9:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)

10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Drums Alive Exercise (EX)11:00 Trivia Time (TH)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Mark Greenin Lobby


59:30 Pastries in Bistro

10:00 Chair Zumba (EX)10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro

2:00 Crafts with Pam (CR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend

(TH)

69:55 Morning Worship Faith Baptist

Church (CH)10:30 Puzzle Making (CR)

2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Joy Bell Gospel (CH)

710:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Bible Study with Pastor Sandy (DR)3:00 Welcome Committee Meeting (AR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Cards in the Bistro

89:15 Frankenmuth Lunch (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Resident Meeting (TH)7:30 Dominoes (DR)


10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)




2:30 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor7:30 Dominoes (DR)

Veterans Day 119:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)

10:00 Veterans Lunch out to Chili’s (LO)10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Strengthening Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Bob Lowe (DR)& New Resident Bash HappyHour (DR)



10:00 Exercise Room Open (EX)10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro

2:00 Crafts with Pam (CR)2:15 Movie Matinee (TH)3:00 Euchre in the Activities Room7:00 Hangman in the Bistro


Church (CH)10:30 Puzzle Making (CR)2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Victory World Outreach

(CH)

1410:00 Yoga Exercise (EX)10:45 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:00 Bingo Bash at AH Stone $1.25 (LO)2:30 Bible Study with Pastor Sandy (DR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Poker Night (AR) Second Floor7:00 Cards in the Bistro

159:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)11:30 Resident Lunch Out to

Muldoons (LO)12:00 Dan Hays (LO)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor7:30 Dominoes (DR)


10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)3:00 Brain Health Seminar (TH)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)






10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Drums Alive Exercise (EX)11:00 Choir Performance at Auburns Hills

Civic Center (LO)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Gary Richards(DR)



10:00 Chair Zumba (EX)10:30 King’s in the Corner in Bistro

2:00 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)2:00 Crafts with Pam (CR)2:30 Tailwaggers Visit (LO)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)


Church (CH)10:30 Puzzle Making (CR)2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Calvary Mission Church

(CH)

2110:00 Walking Exercise With Sherry at

Great Lakes Crossing Mall (LO)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:15 Vote for Employee of Month (LL)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Bible Study with Pastor Sandy (DR)3:00 Positive Attitude/Energy Seminar7:00 Cards in the Bistro

229:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)12:30 Men’s Club Luncheon (CR)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)7:30 Dominoes (DR)


10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)

Happy Thanksgiving 2410:00 Exercise with Resident

Volunteer (EX)10:30 Communion (CH)10:50 Rosary (CH)



10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Strengthening Exercise (EX)11:00 Penny Pitch Game (LO)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with PaulKrass-Celebrate Nov. Birthdays (DR)



10:00 Exercise Room Open (EX)10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro

2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:15 Movie Matinee (TH)3:00 Euchre in the Activities Room7:00 Hangman in Bistro


Church (CH)10:30 Puzzle Making (CR)2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Life Point Church (CH)

2810:00 Yoga Exercise (EX)10:45 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Bible Study with Pastor Sandy(DR)

3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Cards in the Bistro

299:00 Greektown Casino (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.25 (AR)3:30 Chair Basketball (LO)7:30 Dominoes (DR)


10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Learning Poker with Sherry &

Fred (AR)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)

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Free Money Really

Refer a Friendor Family

If you know someoneyou would like to

refer to us, you willget rewarded! Youearn $500 for eachreferral who movesinto our community.Just inform the Main

Office when youmake a referral andwe will track it, thenimmediately apply a

$500 credit whenyour rent is due. Thereferral must residehere for at least 30

days before youreceive the credit.

RentPayments Due

Avoid a $25 latefee by paying yourrent by the 7th ofeach month. Get itin on time, save adime ($25 actually)!

Irma loves her bracelets!!

Fred’s family came to celebrate his 100th!

Even Fred’s Pastor came to celebrate!!

We were honored to have the Mayor’s officerepresentative attend Fred’s 100th celebration.

The representative read Fred’s wonderfulproclamation as his friends and family watchedwith excitement. Congrats, Fred, on your 100th

birthday. We Love You!!!

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Medical Services at OaklandMONDAYS: Dr. Salloum (Internist)

Sign up with Medical Team. Hisnumber is (248) 338-5645. Francescais available on Thursdays.

TUESDAYS: Dr. Binder (Podiatrist)Please call (248) 338-3668.

Every Third Wednesday: Dr.Zazaian (Internist) Please call(248) 681-1880 for an appointment.

Star EMS (Nonemergency)(866) 973-9999.

Sherry and Sara taking selfies during the birthdayparty!! You look amazing, Sara!!

Sandra enjoys ceramic class every Friday! It is notonly fun to do, but you meet new residents. Join uson Fridays at 10:00 in the ceramics room 2nd floor.

Laundry ServiceWe have recently had questions

regarding our laundry service. Wehave 2 types of laundry serviceprovided at American House. We havetowel and linen service which isincluded in our services. We also havepersonal laundry that can be added toyour lease at an additional cost of $75per month.

Towel and Linen Service includesyour bed sheets and towels.Unfortunately anything in addition tothese items, such as comforters orblankets, are not part of our towel andlinen service.

Personal Laundry is a bag ofpersonal laundry such as clothing andundergarments.

Residents that may need additionalservices like laundering extra loads ofpersonal laundry that exceed our onebag standard or need regular washingof your comforters & blankets candouble their laundry service for anadditional fee. Please see our office ifyou need to increase your laundryservices. We would be happyto assist.

Daylight Saving Time Ends!Friendly reminder for you to turn

your clocks back one hour Sunday,November 6. It is that time of year!

NO PARKING!

OnlyEmergency

Personnel ParkPlease do not park at

the front entrance.The circle drive is for

pickups and dropoffs only. Emergency

medical vehiclesmust have access toour building. Any carparked in the circle

drive is at risk ofbeing towed.Also, when

emergency personnelare in the building,

please be aware thatthey need to get onthe elevator before

you in order torespond in an

appropriate timeframe. Thank you for

all of yourconsideration!

November 2016

Our tables are full—and so are our hearts. Thank you for being a part of our community!

AMERICAN HOUSE OAKLAND

1915 Baldwin Ave.

Pontiac, MI 48340

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American House Oakland - Amazon S3 · 2016. 10. 28. · Our annual Holiday kick off event is Thursday, December 1, from 5:00 to 7:00. This holiday extravaganza will be held in the