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American House Oakland

February 2017American 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

Valentine’s Day PartyValentine’s Day Party!! Please join us for this specialevent on Tuesday, February 14, from 2:30 to 4:30 in

the dining room. Attire is semi-formal withentertainment by Gail Engling. Sweet desserts will beserved as well as pink champagne and nonalcoholic

punch. Please invite your family and friends. Thiswonderful event is open to ALL residents. So let’s get

all dolled up and feel the love. You will not want tomiss the fun. We LOVE February and our residents.

Please RSVP by to the main office by Friday,February 10th, 2017. Hope to see you all there!

February Is Black History MonthIn Honor of Black History Month we are hosting aspecial themed meal on Thursday, February 9 for

both meal times of 11:30 & 1:00. Please note that thisevent is open to all residents. Your normal meal times

& seating assignments apply. If you need a seatassignment & meal time, please reach out to our main

office. We will gladly accommodate your request.

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Music Is Fun!!

**Paul KrassFri., Feb. 3, 2:30

(DR)

**Dan HaysTue., Feb. 7, 7:00

(LO)

**Mark GreenFri., Feb. 10, 2:30

(LO)

**Gail EnglingTue., Feb. 14, 2:30

(DR)

**Bob LoweCelebrate Feb.

BirthdaysFri., Feb. 17, 2:30

(DR)

**Music EnvySat, Feb. 18 10:00

(LO)

**Dan HaysTue., Feb. 21 7:00

(LO)

**Caroljean TennantFri., Feb. 24 2:30

(LO)

Answer to last month’s CanYou Guess is Sharon K. Happy

New Year everyone!!!

Eldora celebrated her birthday in December

Fabulous February Birthdays!!Carolyn B. February 6Bev. B. February 8ILA W. February 9Don T. February 13Carla M. February 15Irma P. February 18Richard M. February 18Barb C. February 19Kathy W. February 19Ed A. February 25Elaine C. February 26Pat H. February 28

Can You Guess?

Hint: This employee loves Honey Bunches of Oats andhelps in all departments. Hug her when you got it.

Chocolate FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.• Worldwide, consumers

spend more than $200billion per year on chocolateproducts.

• It takes about 400 cacaobeans to create 1 pound ofchocolate.

• Chocolate is a great sourceof antioxidants, which havebeen shown to reduce aperson’s risk of developingcancer and heart disease.

• Snickers is the No. 1 sellingchocolate bar in the world.

• Eating dark chocolate inmoderation can lower aperson’s cholesterol levels.

• Americans prefer milkchocolate over darkchocolate; however, theconsumption of darkchocolate is increasing. Tryto eat dark chocolatecontaining at least 40percent cacao for the mosthealth benefits.

• The first United Stateschocolate factory was builtin 1765.

• The average American eats12 pounds of chocolateevery year. One tablespoonof cocoa powder contains10 percent of the dailyrequirement for iron intake.

• The first chocolate candybar was made in 1842.

• Chocolate is made fromcacao beans. However, thecacao bean is actuallya seed.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Fantastic February FolliesAH Choir Practice Wed., Feb. 1 & 15 12:15 (LO)New Resident Bash/Happy Hour Fri., Feb. 3 2:30 (DR)Watch Super Bowl 51 Sun., Feb. 5 6:00 (TH)Black History Month Themed Meal Thur., Feb. 9 11:30 & 1:00DIA Presentation Thur., Feb. 9 2:30 (TH)Valentine’s Day Party Tue., Feb. 14 2:30 (DR)Celebrating Feb. Birthdays Fri., Feb. 17 2:30 (DR)Tailwaggers Visit Sat., Feb. 18 2:30 (LO)Resident Lunch out to Joe’s Crab Shack Tue., Feb. 21 11:30 (LO)Men’s Club Luncheon Wed., Feb. 22 12:00 (CR)Bingo Bash at AH Stone Mon., Feb. 27 2:00 (LO)Watch the Oscars Sun., Feb. 26 7:00 (TH)Mardi Gras Themed Meal Tue., Feb. 28 11:30 & 1:00(DR)

Detroit Institute ofArts (DIA)

We are excited that DIA will be hereon Thursday, February 9 at 2:30 in

the theater for a presentationhonoring African-American artists

titled “In Their Own Voice.”February is Black History Month

and the presenter will speakspecifically on the influence that

African-American artists had on theart world and the rest of the world.

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Important notice from the main officeregarding feeding the animals out

and around American HouseOakland. Please for the health &

safety of our residents, DO NOT feedthe animals that surround the outside

of our community. Feeding themencourages them to want to enter ordamage our building. These animals

could potentially be harmful toresidents and their homes by

possibly tearing screens and roofs.Your cooperation is greatly

appreciated. If you have anyquestions or concerns, please call the

main office at 248-335-7020.

Voting Time!

Your VoteCounts!

Monday, Feb. 20 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.,Feb. 21. 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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February 2017Oakland

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 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 Practice at AH Southfield (LO)

With Logan2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring a

Friend (TH)

Happy Groundhog Day 29:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)9:30 Scheduled Transportation

10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX)10:30 Communion (CH)10:50 Rosary (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor

with Pam3:30 Audio Book Club with Pam (BR)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

39:00 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 New Resident Bash/Happy Hour &Entertainment with Paul Krass (DR)

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

49:30 Pastries in Bistro

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

2:00 Computer Fun with Pam (CR)3:15 Euchre in the Activities Room7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend

(TH)

59:55 Morning Worship Faith Baptist

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

2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)6:00 Super Bowl fun (TH)7:00 Worship: Joy Bell Gospel (CH)

610:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:45 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Food Meeting with Laurie (DR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Euchre Club (AR)

78:00 Breakfast Stuffed Bun Out (LO)9:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)10:30 Brain Games with Pam in Bistro11:00 Walker/Wheelchair Check (AR)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Penny Pitch Game (LO)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

810:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Brain Health Seminar (TH)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)

Themed Meal Day 99:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)9:30 Scheduled Transportation

10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer(EX)

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

2:30 DIA presents “In Their Own Voice”3:30 Audio Book Club with Pam (BR)7:30 Dominoes (DR)


10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Strengthening Exercise (EX)11:00 Fun Videos (TH)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Mark Green(LO)



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

2:00 Crafts with Pam (CR)2:15 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in the Bistro



2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Victory World

Outreach (CH)

1310:00 Yoga Exercise (EX)10:45 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floorwith Sherry

3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Euchre Club (AR)

149:15 Shopping to Kroger (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)10:30 Brain Games with Pam in Bistro

2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 Valentine’s Day Party with live

music from Gail Engling (DR)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

1510:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)12:15 Choir Practice at AH Farmington

(LO) With Sherry2:30 Puzzle Making (CR)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring a

Friend (TH)

169:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)9:30 Scheduled Transportation




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 Bob Lowecelebrating all February Birthdays(DR)



10:00 Music Envy Performs2:15 Tailwaggers Visit (LO)3:15 Euchre in the Activities Room7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend

(TH)



2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)7:00 Worship: Calvary Mission

Church (CH)

Presidents Day 2010:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:45 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:15 Vote for Employee of Month (LL)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Positive Attitude/Energy Seminar3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Euchre Club (AR)

219:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)10:30 Brain Games with Pam in Bistro11:30 Resident Lunch Out to Joe’s

Crab Shack (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Resident Meeting (TH)7:30 Dominoes (DR)

2210:00 Exercise With Sherry (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (AR)10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)12:00 Men’s Club Luncheon (CR)

3:00 Brain Health Seminar (TH)7:00 Movie Night & Free Snack Bring

a Friend (TH)

239:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)9:30 Scheduled Transportation




10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Strengthening Exercise (EX)11:00 Fun Videos (TH)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with CaroljeanTennant (LO)



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

2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:15 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in Bistro


Church (CH)10:30 Puzzle Making (CR)2:45 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)3:30 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)6:00 The Oscars (TH)7:00 Worship: Life Point Church (CH)

2710:00 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)

3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Euchre Club (AR)

Fat Tuesday-Mardi Gras 289:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise with Med Team (EX)10:30 Brain Games with Pam in Bistro

2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 King’s in the Corner in Bistro7:30 Dominoes (DR)

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

Calendar Key Cont’dEX-Exercise Rm.-Lower LevelEast EndLO-Lobby-first floorLB-Library-2nd Floor West EndTMT-Medical Team-first floorTH-Theater Rm.-Lower levelIHR-In-Home Rehab-lower level

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Talk About It

RentPayments Due

You can avoid a$25 late fee bypaying your rent bythe 7th of eachmonth. Get it in ontime, save a dime($25 actually)!

Refer a Friendor Family

If you know someoneyou would like to

refer to us, you willget rewarded! Youearn $500 for eachreferral that moves

into 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.

Thank you for all thereferrals and

believing in us.

February is library loversmonth!! Thank You Elsie formaking sure our library is

updated and neat! You Rock!

Jean has fun celebrating her birthday in December

Birthday fun for all residents!! Wewant to help you celebrate your

special day by giving you a specialmenu. You are able to pick either

shrimp scampi or a grilled, marinatedsirloin steak. Please give the culinary

staff 24 hours’ prior notice of yourchoice so they can prepare it timely.

We will also serve you a birthdaycake on your special day!! Enjoy!

Ruth, Patsy, Betty, Bea, Barb, & June all gatheredto ring in the New Year. 2017 is going to be great.

Irma, Sandy, Barb P., & Miki pose in front ofSanta’s workshop at Great Lakes Crossing during

their holiday shopping spree. Great picture.

February

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Medical Services at OaklandMONDAYS: Dr. Salloum (Internist)

Sign up with Medical Team located onthe first floor. The doctor’s number is(248) 338-5645. Francesca is availableon 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 (Non-emergency)(866) 973-9999.

Jacqueline smiles for the camera. Thanks for joiningus for our new resident party. It was fun.

Susan is proud of the blanket she made at crafts

Elizabeth & her daughter rang in the New Year

Ann had a blast at our pre-new year party! She sangalong and toe tapped with the wonderful music.

Gertie giggled when we showed her this picture.Happy 2017 Gertie! Glad you joined the party.

Important News

OnlyEmergency

Personnel ParkPlease do not park at

the front entrance.The circle drive is forpickups and drop-

offs only. Emergencymedical vehicles

must 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!

February 2017

february is

Let’s take time to remember the achievements

and contributions of great African-Americans.

AMERICAN HOUSE OAKLAND

1915 Baldwin Ave.

Pontiac, MI 48340

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American House Oakland - Amazon S3 House Oakland Staff Laura Broecker Executive Director Chantal Cornfield Manager ... (24 hrs) (248) 499-4248 Med Team Rehab (248) 335-9000 Detroit