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American House Oakland

February 2016American House Oakland StaffLaura Broecker Executive DirectorChantal Letts ManagerSherry Kuecken Life Enrichment DirectorKevin Kendrick Maintenance DirectorKathy Tuzzolino Housekeeping SupervisorAmanda Paul Culinary Director

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

Love Is Ageless Valentine PartyPlease join us for this special event on Friday,

February 12, from 4:30 to 6:30. Attire is semi-formalwith entertainment by David Rowe in the dining room.

Finger food will be served in the Lobby and DiningRoom as well as pink champagne and nonalcoholic

punch. Please invite your family and friends. Thiswonderful event is open to all residents. So let’s getall dolled up and feel the love. You will not want to

miss the fun. We LOVE February.

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We Love Music

**Dan HaysTue., Feb. 9 and 23,

7:00 (LO)

**Leonard DowFri., Feb. 5, 2:30

(DR)

**David RoweLove Is Ageless

PartyFri., Feb. 12, 4:30

(DR & LO)

**Andy DessoAccordion MagicFri, Feb. 19, 2:30

(DR)

**Caroljean TennantOscar Party

Fri, Feb. 26, 2:30(LO)

Ben, Sherry, & Kevinhaving fun at the staff

holiday party.

Danielle and Robinlooking good at theHoliday Hope Party.

Sweetness at itsbest. Awesome!!

Fabulous February Birthdays!Carolyn B. February 6Sharon W. February 8Ila W. February 9Donald T. February 13Jennie M. February 15Irma P. February 18Richard M. February 18Cathy R. February 19Kathy W. February 19Jack B. February 21Edward A. February 25Elaine C. February 26Gene R. February 27

Can you guess? This gorgeous girlloves art and has lived in AZ.

The Power of OatmealBy Brian Rosso, R.D.I hope you find the information

below helpful:• Oatmeal is a low-fat and

low-calorie food.• Oatmeal has been shown to

lower cholesterol levels.Research is showing thateating oatmeal can removebad cholesterol (LDL) fromyour body.

• Eating oatmeal can reduceyour waistline. One of thegreat benefits of eatingoatmeal is that it is veryfilling, so you feel full longerand eat less.

• The soluble fiber in oatmealcan help balance bloodsugar levels. Oatmeal’s fibercan help lower or maintain aperson’s blood pressure.

• Oatmeal is a great source ofvitamins and minerals,including vitamin A, which isimportant for vision; vitaminB6, which can help preventheart disease; iron; andcalcium.

• Oatmeal is a great source offiber. There are 2 grams offiber in a one-cup serving ofoatmeal.

Answer to last month’s Patriot of Can YouGuess was Jean T. She is a watercolor artist

and her work is fabulous.

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Fun & Fabulous February!!Welcome Committee Meeting Mon., Feb. 1, 2:30 (GR)Stuffed Bun Breakfast Out Tue., Feb. 2, 8:00 (LO)Walker/Wheelchair Check Tue., Feb. 2, 11:00 (GR)Choir Practices Wed., Feb. 3, 1:30 (LO)Super Bowl Pre-Game Sun., Feb. 7, 7:00 (TH)Love Is Ageless Party Fri., Feb. 12, 4:30 (LO & DR)Men’s Club Luncheon Tues., Feb. 16, 12:30 (CR)Choir Continued Wed., Feb. 17, 12:15 (LO)February Birthday Party Fri., Feb. 19, 2:30 (DR)Tailwaggers Visit Sat., Feb. 20, 2:30 (LO)DIA Presentation Wed., Feb. 24, 2:30 (TH)Oscar Party Fri., Feb. 26, 2:30 (LO)Current Events Discussion Every Wed., 11:00 (LO)

You are cordially invited to haveFUN!! Oscar party in the lobby onFriday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 with photo

booth, food, trivia, and music.

Detroit Institute of ArtsIn honor of Black History Month,the DIA will be presenting “In Our

Own Voice” featuring AfricanAmerican Artists and their impacton the art world. Please join us on

Wed., Feb. 24, at 2:30 in the theatrefor this wonderful event.

Colorectal CancerScreening

Mark your calendars for March 2 for afree colorectal cancer screening.

American House Oakland haspartnered with McLaren Health toprovide this free screening. Thisevent is open to your family and

friends, so please extend thisinvitation to anyone you know who isconcerned with this condition. You

and your loved ones must sign up byWed., Feb. 24 in the main office; soplease call or stop by the office to

reserve a spot. More information tofollow of what is all involved for the

screening. Don’t delay!!

Wit & Wisdom

VOTE!Monday,

February 15, isEmployee of theMonth voting day.Please stop bybefore your meal atthe voting station onthe lower level,11:15 a.m. to 12:45p.m. “Employee ofthe Month” will beannounced Tue.,Feb. 16. We haveprovided pictures atthe voting station tohelp you recognize atop-notch,OUTSTANDING,wonderful employee.

ScheduledTransportation

It starts at10:00 a.m. everyThursday. Twocritical items that youneed to remember:First, your destinationMUST be within a10-mile radius of ourcommunity in orderfor us to transport;second, allappointmentsabsolutely takepriority. Please fill outa transportation formin the main office toschedule your ride orget alternatives fortransportation.

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Oakland

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calendar KeyBP Billiards-1st floorGR Game Rm.-second floorCH Chapel-1st floorCR Craft Rm.-second floorCS Ceramics-second floor

110:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Muffins with Manda (DR)3:00 Welcome Committee Meeting (GR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

28:00 Breakfast Stuffed Bun Out (LO)9:15 Shopping Meijer

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:00 Walker/Wheelchair Check (GR)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 Penny Pitch Game (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

310:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)1:30 Choir Rehearsal Oakland2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)

49:00 Beauty Shop Open (LO)

10:00 Scheduled Transportation10:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Communion (CH)10:50 Rosary (CH)

2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)7:30 Dominos (DR)


10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Entertainment: Leonard

Dow, Happy Hour NewResident Bash

7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)

69:30 Pastries in Bistro

10:00 Chair Zumba (EX)10:30 Euchre (GR)

2:00 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)2:30 Fresh Coffee in Bistro7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend

(TH)

79:55 Morning Worship Faith Baptist

Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Super Bowl Pre-Game and Game

in Theatre with Pretzels and Pop7:00 Worship: Joy Bell Gospel (CH)


2:30 Crafts (CR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

99:15 Shopping to Kroger (LO)

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:30 Red Hatters’ Lunch/Max &

Erma’s (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Resident Meeting (TH)7:00 Dan Hays (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

Omelet Station 1010:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)


10:00 Exercise (EX)10:00 Scheduled Transportation10:30 Communion (CH)10:50 Rosary (CH)



10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)4:30 Love Is Ageless Party with

Entertainment with DavidRowe (DR) & (LO)



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

2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:30 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in the Bistro


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Victory World

Outreach (CH)

Presidents Day 1510:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:15 Vote for Employee of Month (LL)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Kings in Corner Cards (Bistro)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

Men’s Club Luncheon 12:30 (CR) 1610:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Euchre (GR)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (GR)7:30 Dominos (DR)

179:15 Shopping to Ryan’s

10:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)12:15 Choir Rehearsal Different Location2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:00 Brain Neurobics (TH)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Andy Dessocelebrate February Birthdays




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

(TH)


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Calvary Mission

Church (CH)

Positive Energy 2:30 (TH) 2210:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

239:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:30 Resident Lunch out to Carmen

Trini’s (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (GR)7:00 Dan Hays (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

Fried Egg Breakfast 2410:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 DIA Presentation-In Our Own

Voice (TH)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Oscar Party and

Entertainment withCaroljean Tennant (LO)




2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:30 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in Bistro


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Life Point Church

(CH)



This is your home. You areencouraged to gather with yourfriends and neighbors forgames, parties and more.

If you would like to reserve aroom for

an event or activity, please callthe main office.

Guests are always welcome todine with our residents at

American House Oakland. Thecost for both dinner and supper

is $7.Please get your meal ticket(s) in

the main office and exactchange is appreciated.

Positive Thoughts Lead toPositive Actions which Lead

to Positive Results.

Calendar KeyBR Bistro-first floorDR Dining Rm.-lower levelEX Exercise-lower levelLO Lobby-first floorLB Library-second floor west endTMT Medical Team-first floorTH Theater-Lower levelIHR In-Home Rehab

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Oakland

OutingEntertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Calendar KeyBP Billiards-1st floorGR Game Rm.-second floorCH Chapel-1st floorCR Craft Rm.-second floorCS Ceramics-second floor


2:30 Muffins with Manda (DR)3:00 Welcome Committee Meeting (GR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

28:00 Breakfast Stuffed Bun Out (LO)9:15 Shopping Meijer

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:00 Walker/Wheelchair Check (GR)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:30 Penny Pitch Game (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

310:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)1:30 Choir Rehearsal Oakland2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Entertainment: Leonard

Dow, Happy Hour NewResident Bash




2:00 Adult Coloring Pages (CR)2:30 Fresh Coffee in Bistro7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend

(TH)


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Super Bowl Pre-Game and Game

in Theatre with Pretzels and Pop7:00 Worship: Joy Bell Gospel (CH)


2:30 Crafts (CR)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

99:15 Shopping to Kroger (LO)

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:30 Red Hatters’ Lunch/Max &

Erma’s (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Resident Meeting (TH)7:00 Dan Hays (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

Omelet Station 1010:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)4:30 Love Is Ageless Party with

Entertainment with DavidRowe (DR) & (LO)




2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:30 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in the Bistro


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Victory World

Outreach (CH)

Presidents Day 1510:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:15 Vote for Employee of Month (LL)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Kings in Corner Cards (Bistro)3:30 Wii Bowling (EX)7:00 Scrabble/Bananagrams (GR)

Men’s Club Luncheon 12:30 (CR) 1610:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Euchre (GR)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (GR)7:30 Dominos (DR)

179:15 Shopping to Ryan’s

10:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)12:15 Choir Rehearsal Different Location2:30 Bingo $1.25 (DR)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:00 Brain Neurobics (TH)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)

2:30 Entertainment with Andy Dessocelebrate February Birthdays




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

(TH)


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Calvary Mission

Church (CH)

Positive Energy 2:30 (TH) 2210:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Walking Club (EX)11:00 Sherry Visits New Residents11:30 Country Store Open (LL)


239:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO)

10:00 Exercise (EX)11:30 Resident Lunch out to Carmen

Trini’s (LO)2:00 Bible Study (CH)2:00 Dr. Binder (TMT)2:30 Card Bingo $1 (GR)7:00 Dan Hays (LO)7:30 Dominos (DR)

Fried Egg Breakfast 2410:00 Exercise (EX)10:30 Blood Pressure Checks (GR)11:00 Current Events Discussion (GR)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 DIA Presentation-In Our Own

Voice (TH)3:30 Bananagrams (GR)7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH)





10:00 Ceramics (CS)10:15 Exercise (EX)11:30 Country Store Open (LL)2:30 Oscar Party and

Entertainment withCaroljean Tennant (LO)




2:00 Puzzle Making (CR)2:30 Movie Matinee (TH)7:00 Hangman in Bistro


Church (CH)2:30 Card Bingo $1.00 (GR)3:15 Wii Gaming/Bowling (EX)5:00 Cards-Euchre(GR)7:00 Worship: Life Point Church

(CH)



This is your home. You areencouraged to gather with yourfriends and neighbors forgames, parties and more.

If you would like to reserve aroom for

an event or activity, please callthe main office.

Guests are always welcome todine with our residents at

American House Oakland. Thecost for both dinner and supper

is $7.Please get your meal ticket(s) in

the main office and exactchange is appreciated.

Positive Thoughts Lead toPositive Actions which Lead

to Positive Results.

Calendar KeyBR Bistro-first floorDR Dining Rm.-lower levelEX Exercise-lower levelLO Lobby-first floorLB Library-second floor west endTMT Medical Team-first floorTH Theater-Lower levelIHR In-Home Rehab

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Get Money

Refer a FriendIf you have a familymember/friend you

would like to refer tomove into AmericanHouse Oakland, you

will get rewarded!You earn $500 foreach referral who

moves into ourcommunity. Justinform the MainOffice when you

make a referral. Wewill track your referral

and immediatelyapply a $500 creditwhen your rent isdue. The referral

must reside here forat least 30 days

before you receivethe credit.

RentPayments Due

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

Gloria and her son!

Novella and Apple thoroughly enjoyed the residentholiday party and each others’ company.

Kathy and A.J. enjoyed the music, food, and wineat the Holiday Hope Foundation Party. Fun was had

by all of us. Thank you to all who donated to thefoundation. It was truly appreciated.

Gene and Puddy enjoying fresh made Reubensandwiches and beverages at the men’s

luncheon. Smile Gene!!

101st BirthdayCelebration for ILA W.

Join us in the dining room on Fri.,Feb. 5, at 2:30 for cake and

punch for Ila’s 101st birthday.Congrats, ILA!

Themed Meal for BlackHistory Month

On Wed., Feb. 24, at both the 11:30and 1:00, we have themed food inhonor of Black History Month. Getready for some real awesome food.

The American House Choir performed at St. Mary’s Catholic School during the holidays. Pictured here areGloria, Marylou, Marilyn & Barb. Come join the choir at our next practice on Wed., Feb. 3, at 1:30 in the lobby.

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Medical Services OaklandMONDAYS: Dr. Salloum (Internist)

Sign up in The Medical Team office.His number is (248) 338-5516.Francesca is available on Thurs.

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

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

Star EMS (Nonemergency)(866) 973-9999

Super Bowl SundayJoin us in the theatre at 7:00 for

pretzels and root beer for thepre-game show. Kickoff at 8:00 orso after. Stay to watch the game

and the great commercials.

Kathalyn and her grandson, Damani. He played aJazz concert for us on his saxophone during theholidays. He honestly was excellent. Thank you.

Happy New Year, Pat and Theresa (above). John(below) looks so handsome with his New Year crown

and we hope 2016 brings peace and smiles.

Thank you to Girl Talk organization for deliveringpresents and cards to the residents for the holidays.

We loved it. They are an inspiring group of youngwomen. We hope to see them real soon. Great job,

ladies, & keep smiling.

Remember Me?

OnlyEmergency

Personnel ParkPlease do not park

at the front entrance.The circle drive is forpickups and drop-offs only. Emergencymedical vehiclesmust have access toour building. Any carparked in the circledrive is at risk ofbeing towed.

Also, whenemergency personnelare in the building,please be aware thatthey need to get onthe elevator beforeyou in order torespond in anappropriate timeframe. Thank you forall of yourconsideration!

February 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE OAKLAND

1915 Baldwin Ave.

Pontiac, MI 48340

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