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American House Riverview

August 2017OUR FRIENDLY STAFFExecutive Director

Elizabeth JonesAssistant Director

Lisa BrockLife Enrichment Director

Sherri SeiberMaintenance Supervisor

Gary GuslerOffice ManagerLaurie De Poorter

Night/Weekend ManagerDelene Stepaniak

Culinary SupervisorHailey Prusky

Housekeeping SupervisorSue Thomas

IMPORTANT NUMBERSFront Office: (734) 479-1010Medical Team: (734) 479-4319Golden Shears Salon:(734) 626-9315DTE: (800) 477-4747AT&T: (800) 244-4444Comcast: (800) ComcastSmartBus: (866) 962-5515Trinity Cab: (734) 282-2222John Ingison: (734) 558-0493John is available to our community Fridays

from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for medical (primary) andother (secondary) transportation. Please givehim 24–48 hours’ notice if you needtransportation.

Swimming at the Flat Rock Senior Center

Betty, Kathy, and Eileen at the ’50s Party

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Trivia Whiz

Top DogsCelebrate these

“pup” culture iconson National Dog Day,Aug. 26.

Petey. The poochin “The LittleRascals” comedieshad a black circlearound one eye,giving him hisdistinctive look.

Pluto. Since 1930,Mickey Mouse’spet has entertainedaudiences withhis silly facialexpressions andplayful personality.

Toto. Dorothy’scompanion, whojourneyed with her toa magical land in thefilm “The Wizard ofOz,” was played bya black cairn terriernamed Terry.

Snoopy. Sleepingon top of hisdoghouse,pretending to be aWorld War I flyingace, and writingstories on histypewriter are justa few of the quirkypastimes of CharlieBrown’s pet beaglein the “Peanuts”comic strip.

Fascinating Strawberry FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, M.S., R.D.The Michigan strawberry season will

be here before you know it. I hope youenjoy the following facts about thisdelicious fruit.

• Eight strawberries provide only 45calories, 140 percent of the RDAfor vitamin C and three gramsof fiber.

• One strawberry contains about200 seeds.

• Strawberries are the only fruit withseeds found on the outside insteadof the inside.

• The only way to harveststrawberries is by hand.

• The largest strawberry ever pickedwas half a pound.

• Historically, strawberries representpeace and prosperity.

• The average American eats 4.85pounds of strawberries annually.

• Strawberries offer the most flavorwhen eaten at room temperature.

• Strawberries are a member of therose family.

• Birds are responsible for thespread of strawberry seeds acrossthe country.

• Belgium offers a museumdedicated entirely to strawberries.

Visit an American House today andenjoy some strawberries.

A Celestial SpectacleMillions across the U.S. will

have their eyes on the sky thismonth: The first coast-to-coastsolar eclipse in nearly a centurywill take place on Aug. 21.

A total solar eclipse occurswhen the moon moves betweenthe sun and the Earth, coveringthe sun and casting a shadowon Earth.

This month’s eclipse is uniquebecause its path will cross theU.S. diagonally from Oregon toSouth Carolina, passing throughparts of 14 states.

All areas of the continentalU.S. will experience at least apartial eclipse, but people in the70-mile-wide “path of totality”will see a total eclipse, when onlythe sun’s outer atmosphere, thecorona, will be visible. In themiddle of the day, twilight will fallfor up to 2 minutes, 40 seconds;stars and planets will be visible;and the temperature will drop,just like at nighttime.

The view is sure to bebreathtaking, but experts cautionthat looking directly at the suncan cause permanent eyedamage. Special eclipse glassesor solar viewers are essential.

The next total solar eclipse inthe U.S. will occur in 2024.

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What’s New in the “View”Well, new things are happening! Have you heard about the Dance Class

w/Eileen? We’ll have Ballroom Dancing in the Lobby at 6:30 pm. You can takeinstruction in a wheelchair or independently. We’ll have fun! Join us.

Enter the Senior Olympics, August 7-11! Different events will be held atdifferent communities. Speak with me to let me know if you are interested.

Painting Class will be on August 15 at 2 pm. This class offers instructionevery step of the way. Bring out the inner artist in you.

Blood Pressure Clinic will be here every other Tuesday at 10 am in our lobbyw/Barb a registered nurse.

Diamond DreamsEach summer, youngsters across

the U.S. and the world take the fieldas Little League ballplayers.

Variations of baseball have beenaround since the 18th century.When the game grew to be thenational pastime, children playedpickup games in streets andsandlots, often using castoffequipment that was madefor adults.

In 1938, Carl Stotz ofWilliamsport, Pa., wanted to givehis young nephews and otherneighborhood boys the opportunityto play on a field and wear uniformsin an organized league. He spentmonths testing gear and fielddimensions and recruiting playersfor three teams. Stotz also askedsponsors to help pay for theuniforms and equipment to keepcosts low for families.

The first Little League gameswung into action in Williamsport in1939. The program was a hit, and

leagues popped up across thecountry, then around the globe.The first National Little LeagueTournament—now known as theannual Little League Baseball WorldSeries—was played in 1947.

From the beginning, Stotz wantedLittle League to be a place forchildren to learn the game in a funenvironment, with an emphasis onsportsmanship and teamwork.Parents have always beenencouraged to step up to the plateas volunteer coaches, managers,umpires and more.

Today, more than 200,000 teamsin 80 countries participate inLittle League.

Wit & Wisdom

“When you can’tmake them see thelight, make them

feel the heat.”—Ronald Reagan

“Maybe we adultsidealize our ownred-rover days,

the hot afternoonsspent playing games

that required nocoaches, eating

foods that involvedno nutrition, gettingdirty in whole newways and rarelyglancing in the

direction of a screenof any kind.”

—Nancy Gibbs

“I’m surprised howhot it gets in the

Moab Desert.I knew it got hot,but I didn’t think

it got, like,Mercury-hot.”

—Adam Ferrara

“What dreadful hotweather we have!It keeps one in acontinual stateof inelegance.”—Jane Austen

“It ain’t the heat,it’s the humility.”

—Yogi Berra

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August 2017Riverview

OutingsEntertainmentThings to Do in BuildingExercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 Poker Promenade (LO)10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic w/ Barb

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Chair Yoga / Peg Darnell (TBD)2:00 Cooking with Class (TBD)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)

210:00 Euchre (L)1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd Fl

North)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Baggo (LO)6:30 Ballroom Dancing w/Eileen

(TBD)

310:00 Current Events (LO)12:20 RIVERVIEW BINGO

2:00 Movin’ & Groovin’ w/JoLynn(DR)

3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)

49:00 Good Neighbor Visits

10:00 Rosary and Communion(CH)

2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Cass Pawlowski (DR)7:00 Bingo (DR)

510:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)

61:00 Wii Games (TH)1:00 Hangman (LO)3:00 Church Services (CH)

79:30 Senior Olympics @

Dearborn Heights (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)6:30 Bible Study (CH)


Taylor (O)10:00 Poetry Reading (L)1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)

910:00 Euchre (L)12:00 Senior Olympics @

Southgate (O)1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd Fl North)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Baggo (LO)6:30 Ballroom Dancing w/Eileen

(TBD)


Hunter (O)2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)


10:00 Rosary and Communion (CH)12:00 Senior Olympics @

Livonia (O)2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Chuck Sharp (DR)7:00 Bingo (DR)


131:00 Hangman (LO)1:00 Wii Games (TH)3:00 Church Services (CH)

149:30 Banks (O)

10:00 Meijer (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Chair Kickball (LO)6:30 Bible Study (CH)

1510:00 Poker Promenade (LO)

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cooking with Class

(TBD)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store2:00 Painting Class w/Michelle3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)



(TBD)


2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)


10:00 Rosary and Communion(CH)

2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Sheila & Joe7:00 Bingo (DR)


201:00 Hangman (LO)1:00 Wii Games (TH)2:00 Church Services w/Ray

Sawmiller (CH)

219:30 Banks (O)

10:00 Meijer (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:00 Poetry Reading Robert Frost

(L)6:30 Bible Study (CH)

2210:00 Poker Promenade (LO)10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic w/Barb

(LO)12:00 Respite Unveiling

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Kelly Miller /Chair Dancing2:00 Cozy Corner General Store3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)

2310:00 Euchre (L)12:00 Dog Days of Summer Dog

Show (O)1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd Fl North)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Baggo (LO)6:30 Ballroom Dancing w/Eileen

(TBD)

2410:00 Dollar Store (O)


(LO)


10:00 Rosary and Communion (CH)1:00 Presentation by Rivergate

Diabetic Diets2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 River Raisin Sweet

Adelines (LO)7:00 Bingo (DR)


271:00 Hangman (LO)1:00 Wii Games (TH)3:00 Church Services (CH)

289:30 Banks (O)

10:00 Meijer (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Chair Kickball (LO)6:30 Bible Study (CH)

2910:00 Resident Monthly Meeting (DR)10:30 Poker Promenade (LO)

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store

w/Dawns Bundles3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)

309:30 Out for Breakfast (O)



(TBD)



(LO)

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Talk About It

I Scream,You Scream ...

We all scream forice cream! Chocolateor vanilla, cone orcup, soft serve orhand-dipped ... thereare endless ways toenjoy this sweettreat. Dip into adiscussion about icecream and get thescoop on what otherslike, too.

Did you eat icecream when youwere a child? Whatwas your favoriteflavor then? Is it stillyour favorite now?

Have you evereaten homemade icecream? Did you evermake it yourself? Talkabout the processand the tasty results.

Do you prefer yourice cream served in acup or a cone? Howmany scoops doyou get?

Do you likesundaes? Whattoppings do you liketo add? What aboutmilkshakes or malts?

Which restaurantor parlor do you thinkserves the mostdelicious ice cream?

Happy

BirthdayAugust Birthdays

8/1 Margaret G8/4 Michael C8/5 Stanley W8/11 Jeri B8/13 Virginia F8/15 Dorothy M8/15 Ethel S8/21 Lillian J8/21 Don S8/23 Dale S8/30 Olga C

Bible StudyMondays at 6:30 p.m.

Rosary/CommunionFridays at 10 a.m. in the Chapel

Church: Sundays at 3 p.m.in the Chapel

Dr. Attois here on

Wednesday AfternoonsDr. Cohen

is here every other Thursday

Oakwood DRCL LabWednesday, August 2 & 16,

at 8 a.m.in the Chapel (CH)

Bible Study GroupDon’t forget we read the bible on

Wednesday at 1:30. Each of us inthe group reads and discusseswhat we’ve read. Anyone andeveryone is welcome to join us!

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The Lure of FishingFrom casting a line to reeling in

“the big one,” fishing can be arelaxing and rewarding form ofrecreation. Fish through these populartypes of the sport:

Freshwater. Whether fishing fromthe banks, a bridge or in a boat, manylike the easy access of freshwaterlakes, ponds and rivers. The gear andbait used depends on the type of fishyou’re trying to hook. Bass, bluegill,catfish, crappie and walleye areabundant species.

Saltwater. Oceans and seas aremade of salt water, and fishing canbe enjoyed from a beach or from aboat in deep waters. Bluefish, cod,flounder, grouper, marlin, tarponand tuna are some of the prizedsaltwater game fish. Many touristspots offer chartered fishing trips foradventurous anglers.

Fly. Fly-fishers cast artificial “flies”onto the surface of the water in arhythmic motion to imitate insectsand other bait in order to attract fish.Fly-fishing is often associated withmountain streams, but it can alsobe done in ponds, lakes and saltwater. Trout and salmon arecommon catches.

Ice. Winter’s cold doesn’t stop icefishermen, who cut a hole in a frozenlake or pond, then drop a line.Shelters such as ice shanties providerelief from the elements.

Spectacular SucculentsTall and spiky, plump and fuzzy,

tiny and delicate—with something foreveryone and easy to tend, succulentsmay be the perfect houseplants.

From the Latin word sucus,meaning “juice” or “sap,” asucculent is loosely defined as anyplant that stores water in its leavesor stems. Cactuses likely come tomind, but they are just one type ofsucculent; not all succulents areconsidered cactuses.

Succulents are popular choicesfor gardeners of all types. They’reextremely low maintenance, and someexperts say they “thrive on neglect.”The plants require very little water andare generally pest-resistant. Theycome in a wide variety of interestingshapes, sizes and textures, and inpractically every color of the rainbow.Some succulents will bloom under theproper conditions.

Growing succulents can quicklybecome a fun and addictive-yet-harmless hobby. It’s easy topropagate new succulents by takinga leaf from a bigger plant, letting itdry in the sun, then repotting it.

Many succulents can be grownindoors or outdoors and typicallyrequire at least six hours of full sundaily. Popular varieties includehen-and-chicks, aloe vera, jadeplants, snake plants and sedum, alsoknown as stonecrop.

Laugh Lines

Garden Giggles“Yup, gardening

and laughing aretwo of the bestthings in life you cando to promote goodhealth and a senseof well-being.”—David Hobson

Q: What kind ofsocks does agardener wear?

A: Garden hose.Q: What’s the

gardener’s favoritenovel?

A: “War andPeas.”

Q: Why didn’tanyone laugh at thegardener’s jokes?

A: Because theywere too corny.

If you’re agardener, youmight call yourselfa plant manager.

My wife workedover-thyme in herherb garden, thendecided it was timeto cumin.

Botanists havedeveloped avegetable thateliminates the needto brush your teeth:bristle sprouts.

August 2017

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Many people beat the summer heat by dipping into their favorite ice cream.

Take a “lick” at these popular parlors and see when and where they began serving up

their cool treats.

Year Ice Cream Shop Location

1934 Carvel Hartsdale, N.Y.

1935 Friendly’s Springfield, Mass.

1940 Dairy Queen Joliet, Ill.

1948 Swenson’s San Francisco

1953 Baskin-Robbins Glendale, Calif.

1968 Braum’s Oklahoma City

1976 Häagen-Dazs Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.

1978 Ben & Jerry’s Burlington, Vt.

1988 Cold Stone Creamery Tempe, Ariz.

1989 Bruster’s Bridgewater, Pa.

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