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American House Sterling Meadows

December 2016

Our Friendly StaffExecutive Director Renée LotitoAssistant Director Todd SchuverLife Enrichment Director Tammy LaflinDietary Supervisor Kathy YoungMaintenance Supervisor Mike KossNight & Weekend Managers Vicki, Kristine,

Robin and Ann- Marie

To Our Wonderful ResidentsOn behalf of our staff at American House

Sterling Meadows, we would like to wish youand your family a wonderful Christmas season.

May the spirit of the holiday be withyou always!

We look forward to another greatNew Year with all of you!

Holiday Hope Tree Lighting Eventand

Holiday Christmas PartyIt is time again for our Holiday Hope Annual Tree

Lighting Fundraising Event and Holiday Party.Please join us in the spirit of giving by purchasing

American House Foundation Bulbsfor those less fortunate.

We hope that you enjoy the entertainment, goodcompany along with a delicious dessert and

appetizer bar with champagne punch, and more.We look forward to seeing you.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:00–8:00 p.m.R.S.V.P. by Monday, November 28th.

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Blood PressureClinic

The nurse is hereevery Wednesdayfor blood pressure

checks at12:45 p.m.(2nd Floor)

DoctorDr. Cohen will behere every other

Tuesday afternoon,and

Dr. Rojas will be hereevery Wednesday

afternoon.If you want anappointment,

sign up with theMedical Team.

Foot DoctorDr. Pitzer, DPM, ishere on the thirdFriday of each

month. Sign up in theactivity book.

Cranberry Informationand Facts

By Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Cranberries have been eaten by

Americans since the Pilgrims arrived atPlymouth Rock. Below is someinteresting information aboutcranberries.

• The official name for cranberries isVaccinium macrocarpon.

• Cranberries are a great source ofvitamin C, fiber and potassium.

• Native Americans used cranberriesfor dyeing purposes.

• Eating cranberries helped sailors inpast years avoid developing scurvybecause of the vitamin C present.

• Cranberries are one of the threefruits native to North America.(Blueberries and Concord grapesare native to North America, also.)

• Cranberries are a great antioxidantsource.

• Cranberries are grown in wetlands(known as bogs), and somefarmers use helicopters to maintainthe crops.

• White cranberry juice is made fromcranberries harvested three weeksearly.

• Wisconsin is the top-producingstate for cranberries.

• Michigan has 250 acres ofcranberries.

American House will be servingcranberries this coming Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

LifeEnrichment

Thank You For Your Service!

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4. Custom

5. Campanulas

6. Day of festivity

7. Annual Christian

celebration

11. Penny-pincher

13. Greeting paper

14. Present

15. Arrangement

of flowers

1. Nutty person

2. Signs of welcome

3. Sources of illumination

8. Decoration

9. Foliage with berries

10. Christmas drink

12. Wax cylinder

Holiday Gift GivingEmployee Christmas FundAlthough our employees appreciate

kind gestures during the holidayseason to acknowledge their hardwork throughout the year, they are

not allowed to accept gifts orgratuities directly. That is why we

have set up theEmployee Christmas Fund!

Residents and family members whowould like to show their

appreciation to our employees maycontribute to the fund at the office

by Monday, Dec. 12th.This is the only time during the year

when employees are allowed toaccept a gift. Please bring yourmonetary donation to the office.Thank you in advance for your

generosity.

CornerMaintenance

The boilers in the building havebeen running for the past twomonths. If you want heat in yourapartments, you must turn thethermostat up to the desiredtemperature that you want.

If you set the thermostat at acertain temperature, and after half anhour it is still cold, notify the officeand they will contact me.

I want you to be warm andcomfortable this winter.

If you are decorating your roomsthis holiday season, make sure alllights and extension cords are ingood working order. If you’re notsure, just let the office know and I willstop by and check them for you.

We want you to have a safe andblessed holiday!

Staff

Directory

Office(586) 979-5340

Medical Team(586) 795-8703

Please always callthe medical teamwith ANY medicalissues—not the

AH office.

Kitchen(586) 979-2645

American HouseTransport Driver

Claudia(586) 383-0515

Theramax Rehab(248) 417-3646

Blessings HairSalon Colleen(248) 720-9118

Kroger Pharmacy(586) 285-9487Free Delivery

Comcast Cable(800) 934-6489

AT&T(800) 288-2020

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December 2016Sterling Meadows

Religious Required Sign-UpsOutingsEntertainmentExerciseBlood Pressure & Exercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AC - Anytime CafeC - ChapelDR - Dining RoomL - LobbyMPR - Multi- Purpose Room

18:30 Blessings Salon

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)2:00 Movin & Groovin

w/Kathleen (MPR)6:00 Holiday Hope Tree

Lighting & Resident andFamily Holiday Party

28:30 Blessings Salon

10:00 Shopping at Meijer1:15 Communion (C)2:30 Entertainment w/Kenny

Lang (MPR)3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

310:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

2:00 Movie (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

410:15 Communion (C)

2:00 Movie (MPR)4:00 Trivia Quiz (L)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

59:30 Coffee & Current Events (AC)

10:00 Bank Runs10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Rosary (C)2:00 Malt Shop Monday (AC)3:00 Cards & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

69:30 Coffee & Cookies (AC)

10:15 Gentle Joints Exercise(MPR)

11:00 Trivia w Tammy (L)1:00 - 3:00 Wii Bowling (MPR)3:00 Tuesdays Travels (MPR)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

Pancake Breakfast 710:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Indoor Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks

(MPR)2:30 Heartland Prize Bingo (MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)

88:30 Blessings Salon8:30 Breakfast Out - Dodge

Park Coney10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)3:15 Cocktails & Comedy T.V. (AC)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

98:30 Blessings Salon

10:00 Shopping at Kroger1:30 Menu Committee (AC)2:30 Birthday Party w/ Bob

Lowe (MPR)3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

1010:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

2:00 Bingo For Prizes (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

1110:15 Communion (C)

2:00 Movie (MPR)2:00 Movie (MPR)4:00 Trivia Quiz (L)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

129:30 Coffee & Current Events (AC)

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:00 Resident Council Meeting1:30 Rosary (C)2:00 Malt Shop Monday (AC)6:00 Christmas Light Tour6:30 Cards (AC)

139:30 Coffee & Cookies (AC)

10:15 Gentle Joints Exercise(MPR)

11:15 Lunch Out - Ruby`sChinese

1:00 - 3:00 Wii Bowling (MPR)3:00 Tuesdays Travels (MPR)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

Omelette Station 1410:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Indoor Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks

(MPR)2:30 Mystery Bag Bingo (MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)

158:30 Blessings Salon

10:00 Shopping at Big Lot10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Decorate Christmas Cookies

(MPR)3:15 Cocktails & Comedy T.V. (AC)6:45 Christmas Carolers (MPR)

168:30 Blessings Salon

10:30 Coffee w/Kathy (AC)2:30 Entertainment w/Gary

Richards (MPR)3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

1710:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

2:00 Movie (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

1810:15 Communion (C)

2:00 Movie (MPR)4:00 Trivia Quiz (L)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

199:30 Coffee & Current Events (AC)

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)11:00 Trivia w/Tammy (L)1:30 Rosary (C)2:00 Malt Shop Monday (AC)3:00 Cards & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

209:30 Coffee & Cookies (AC)

10:00 Shopping at Kroger10:15 Gentle Joints Exercise

(MPR)1:00 - 3:00 Wii Bowling (MPR)3:00 Tuesdays Travels (MPR)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

2110:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Indoor Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks

(MPR)2:30 Mystery Bag Bingo (MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)

228:30 Blessings Salon

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)1:30 Christmas Crafts (AC)3:15 Cocktails & Comedy T.V. (AC)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

Breakfast W/Santa 237:30 - 9:30 Breakfast w/Santa (DR)8:30 Blessings Salon1:30 Menu Committee (AC)2:30 Christmas Music w /Gail

Engling (MPR)3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

2410:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

2:30 The Sunshine Band (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

Christmas 2510:15 Communion (C)

2:00 Christmas Movie (MPR)4:00 Trivia Quiz (L)7:00 Christmas Cookies & Hot

Chocolate (AC)

269:30 Coffee & Current Events (AC)

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)11:00 Trivia w/Tammy (L)1:30 Rosary (C)2:00 Tea w/Tammy (MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)

279:30 Coffee & Cookies (AC)

10:15 Gentle Joints Exercise(MPR)

1:00 - 3:00 Wii Bowling (MPR)3:00 Tuesdays Travels (MPR)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

2810:00 - 10:45 Dollar Shop (MPR)10:15 Indoor Walking Club (L)10:45 Wheel Of Fortune (MPR)12:45 Blood Pressure Checks

(MPR)2:30 Mystery Bag Bingo (MPR)6:30 Cards (AC)

298:30 Blessings Salon9:30 Coffee & Current Events (AC)

10:15 Chair Yoga (MPR)2:00 Cookies & Color Therapy3:15 Cocktails & Comedy T.V. (AC)7:00 Bingo (MPR)

308:30 Blessings Salon2:00 New Year`s Eve Party w/

Jerry Poirier (DR)3:30 Puzzles & Games (AC)6:30 Cards (AC)

3110:15 Morning Exercise (MPR)

2:00 Holiday Movie (MPR)3:30 Word Search (AC)7:00 Wine & Cheese (AC)

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MaintenanceWe can only provide

bulbs for ceilinglights, vanity lights,

kitchen andbathroom lights.Mike can install or

change the bulbs butyou must provide thebulbs for him to doso. This is the same

for any batteryoperated device. Wedo not carry batteries

on-site. Pleaseremember to reportany problems to theoffice, not to Mike

directly.Dietary

Please do not comeinto the dining roomif you are not feelingwell. Sick trays will

be delivered for up tothree days for

influenza or after ahospitalization.Housekeeping

Please remember toadd all the dirty

clothes in the laundrybag that we providedyou at move in. Thehousekeepers willpick up your dirty

laundry and return itthe same day. Theyare not responsiblefor collecting soiled

laundry and putting itin the bag.

Blessings SalonHoliday Hours

December:Thurs., 12/22, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Fri., 12/23, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.New Year’s Hours:Thurs., 12/29, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.Fri., 12/30, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Gift Certificates available.Have a Blessed Holiday!Colleen Leonard (248) 720-9118

Laugh Lines: SnowmanSnickers

Q. What do snowmen eatfor lunch?

A. IcebergersQ. What did one snowman say to

the other?A. Do you smell carrots?Q. Where does a snowman keep

his money?A. In a snowbankQ. What is a snowman’s favorite

cereal?A. Frosted FlakesQ. How do snowmen travel?A. By icicleQ. What do snowmen call their

offspring?A. Chill-drenQ. What kind of cakes do

snowmen like?A. The ones with lots of icing

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Happy

BirthdayDECEMBER BIRTHDAY

STAFF22 Janette Warner

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSRESIDENTS

9 Jerry Kast10 Ersilia Conte10 Mike Jarvis11 Mabel Michaels18 Alma Charles

Birthday Pizza PartyBirthday Party will be on

Friday, December 9, 2:30 pm.The Birthday Party will be in the

dining room.We will serve Jets Pizza at the

monthly birthday party.Sign up in the activity book so Tammy

knows how much pizza to order.

DECEMBER EVENTSMovin & Groovin w/Kathleen

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2:00 p.m.

Holiday Hope Tree Lighting& Holiday Christmas Party

Lukas Stachurski SuburbanairesThursday, Dec. 1, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Entertainment - Kenny LangFriday, Dec. 2, 2:30 p.m.

Birthday Party w/Bob LoweFriday, Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m.

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Resident Council MeetingMonday, Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m.

Decorate Christmas CookiesThursday, Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m.

Holiday Music - Gary RichardsFriday, Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m.

Breakfast w/ SantaFriday, Dec. 23, 7:30 a.m.

Entertainment - Gail EnglingFriday, Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Cookies & Hot ChocolateSunday, Dec. 25, 7:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Party - Bob LoweFriday, Dec. 30, 2:00 p.m.

Wine & CheeseSaturday, Dec. 31, 7:00 p.m.

MeijerFriday, Dec. 2

10 a.m.Kroger

Friday, Dec. 910 a.m.Big Lot

Thursday, Dec. 1510 a.m.Kroger

Tuesday, Dec. 2010 a.m.

Please make sure tocheck shoppingdates and times,as they may have

changed.

Please remember toget what you can

safely carry(1-3 bags). If youneed to do a lot ofshopping, you will

have to make otherarrangements.

Bus leaves on time,so please be in thelobby ready to go.

December 2016