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American House Zephyrhills

September 2016Our Management TeamVirginia Rice Executive DirectorKeaton Hobbs Marketing DirectorBarbara Bartlett, RN Wellness DirectorAbigail Boyd Business Office ManagerMike Diaz Environmental Services DirectorCindy Christmas Life Enrichment Director

Epicurean Dining RoomHours of Operation

BREAKFAST7 - 9 a.m.LUNCH

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.DINNER

4 p.m.– 6 p.m.

Visit Us on the Webwww.americanhouse.com

Sept. 11, 2001 - Sept. 11, 2016On Sept. 11, remember all who were lost

15 years ago. Also remember our militaryand their families for the sacrifices theymake to keep us safe.

Happy Anniversary to Our BuildingIt’s hard to believe that we opened our doors as

Bentley Commons on September 1, 2009! It has beenan amazing 7 years and I hope that you have enjoyedwatching us grow as much as I did.

Autumn will be here on September 22nd, bringingcooler weather with it ... hopefully!

Football season is right around the corner so havefun with your favorite teams and ... GO GATORS!

I would like to take this time to welcome our newresidents and to let everyone know that, as always,my door is open for you.

God Bless You!Virginia

Invite your family to join us on Sunday, Sept. 11, aswe celebrate Grandparents Day with a Carnival-themed party! There will be great food, fun games,face painting, pony rides, and a bounce house!

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Wit & Wisdom

Grandma LearnsA second grader

came home fromschool and said toher grandmother,“Grandma, guesswhat? We learnedhow to make babiestoday.”The grandmother,more than a littlesurprised, tried tokeep her cool.“That’s interesting,”she said, “How doyou make babies?”“It’s simple,” repliedthe girl. “You justchange ‘y’ to ‘i’ andadd ‘es’.”

Out of theMouths

of BabesBilly’s maternal

grandmother had justcome for a visit, andhe was ecstatic.“Now Daddy can dohis trick!” yelled Billywith glee. “What trickis that?” Grandmaasked. “Well,”answered Billy,“Daddy said that ifyou stayed for awhole week, he’dclimb the walls. Inever saw anyone dothat before.”

“A Grandparent’s Love”by Tina Williams

It seems like only yesterdayOur lives were just beginning.Your love for us never failed,Our hearts continually mending.

It is strange to watch the time flyBefore our very eyes,Which reminds me of the blessing,That we have you in our lives.

To have yet to feel the touchThat’s as gentle as your handThe closeness of our familyOne could never understand.

As each of our livesContinue to change,Reflections of your loveIn each of us remains.

You have pointed out the pathAnd led us along the way;The wisdom you have planted,We each still hold today.

You sheltered us through childhoodAnd saw us through today,Taught us of the Lord above,About faith, and how to pray.

One day we’ll all be in heavenDancing on the throne,Praising God for giving usA family like we’ve never known.

No matter where our lives may go,We will trust the Lord aboveAnd through it all always thank him forour grandparents’ love.

IntergenerationalActivities

From Grandparents Day onthe Sunday after Labor Day toIntergeneration Monththroughout September, thisseason offers plenty of remindersto take some time to bond withyounger people. Whether they’reyour grandchildren, otherrelatives, friends, or communitymembers in need of a mentor,here are a few ways you canconnect with them:

Teach your grandkids yourfavorite card game or a classicgame like mahjong or chess. Inreturn, have them show you afavorite video game or funmobile app.

Volunteering together is agreat way to teach younger folksthe importance of giving back tothe community. Visit an animalshelter or spend time helping outat a food bank.

Like the song says,“Everything old is new again.”Many in today’s generation areinterested in traditional hobbieslike sewing, knitting andgardening. If you possess skillsin these areas, offer to teach thebasics. Working on projectstogether gives you a chance tochat about other topics as wellas foster the love of learning.

Speaking of learning, ask youryounger peers for some tips onusing a computer, tablet orsmartphone. As a result, you cansend emails, photos and textmessages to each other to stayin touch.

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Resident of the Month:Emily J.

Our September Resident of theMonth will be celebrating her 75thbirthday on September 22. AnAmerican House resident sinceDecember 27, 2014, Emily J. wasborn in Bridgeport, CT. She grewup in Bristol, CT, where shegraduated in 1959. She dreamed ofa career as a stewardess withAmerican Airlines, but didn’t makethe height requirement: she was aninch taller than the height limitof 5'8".

But not being chosen as a flightattendant didn’t stop our MissEmily. She passed her Civil Serviceexam at the age of 17 and movedto Washington, D.C., to work as anAdministrative Assistant for theDepartment of Defense.

Emily worked for the DoD for twoyears before marrying Charlie (sheknew him since she was a year old!)on June 2, 1962. They moved to

Laredo, TX, where Charlie wentthrough Air Force pilot training. Withno A/C in their vehicle, once theydrove into Laredo, she told him thatshe was going to be on the first planeback to Connecticut. But she did stayin TX and had her first daughter,Debra, whom they lost 9 months lateron March 10, 1963. Son Charles wasborn in 1965, followed by Cynthia in1966 and Craig came along in 1970.Sadly, Emily and Charlie lost Craig atthe age of 2 weeks also on March 10.

Emily, a self-proclaimedbookworm, went to college to obtainher degree in Library Science. Shealso worked as a Production ControlSpecialist at a casket-makingcompany for over 2 years.

After divorcing Charlie in 1985(they are very close friends to thisday), she met Donald at a dance. Hewas getting ready to leave and shewas getting ready to steal his chair.He asked her to dance and as theysay, that was it. They were togetherfor 23 wonderful, happy years.

Emily J.

Besides her son anddaughter, Emily alsohas 2 granddaughters &a great-granddaughter.

Emily’s hobbiesinclude Bingo,Jokereno, Poker,puzzles, going onoutings and working onher computer and iPad.She is also one of ourstandby Bingo andJokereno callers.

When asked whatshe likes about livinghere, she said thatliving here has broughther out of her shell. Shefeels like she hasbecome a new personsince moving in.

Her advice to newresidents: “Being newhere can be bad and itcan be sad. It’s nothome, but it’s the nextbest thing. Enjoy whatis here. Remember thatthere is alwayssomething good aboutany and every place.”We know thatsentiment for a fact,Ms. Emily, because youare one of the “goodthings” about thisplace. HAPPYBIRTHDAY andcongratulations forbeing chosen as ourspecial resident forSeptember.

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September 2016Zephyrhills

Special EventsEntertainmentOutingsRecurring Events

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 Morning Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Peggy’s Card Class - AC1:00 Jeopardy - CC2:00 Happy Hour/ Birthday

Party with Perry & Joy - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

Hug Your Boss Day and NationalCollege Colors Day

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9:30 Exercises with Shane - CC10:00 Bible Study with Gary - CC11:00 Lunch Outing to Ruby

Tuesday3:00 Bridge - B3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B

39:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Ukulele Club - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

Happy Birthday, Trudy T. 410:00 Wii Bowling - CC3:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Labor Day 510:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Afternoon Movie & Popcorn

- CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Ruth K. 69:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Communion10:30 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Entertainment by Midlife

Crisis - B6:00 Bingo - GR

79:30 Stretch & Flex - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - GR1:00 Bon Worth Trunk Sale - CC1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Jokereno - GR3:00 Bridge - B6:00 Rummikub - L


10:00 Gulfside Fall Prevention - AC10:00 Wii Bowling - CC

1:00 Group Crosswords - CC2:00 Happy Hour with Clint Giesler

- B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

99:30 Exercises with Shane - CC

10:00 Bible Study with Gary - CC1:00 Decorating Fall Cupcakes

- AC3:00 Bridge - B3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B


10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Shopping Trip2:30 Movie & Popcorn - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bridge - B

National Grandparents Day andPatriot Day

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10:00 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Grandparents Day

Carnival3:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

National Chocolate Milkshake Day 129:00 Coffee Club - B9:30 Morning Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Snack Time: Chocolate

Milkshakes - AC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

National Fortune Cookie Day 139:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Communion10:30 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Craft Corner: “Easy

Terrariums” - AC6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - GR

1:00 Mahjong - L3:00 Bridge - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Rummikub - L

National Double Cheeseburger Day 159:30 Morning Exercises - CC

10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Jeopardy - CC2:00 Solid Gold Barbershop

Quartet - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR

POW/MIA Recognition Day 169:30 Exercises with Shane - CC

10:00 Bible Study with Gary - CC11:00 Lunch Outing to Fresh

Country Cafe2:00 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR3:00 Bridge - B6:00 Poker - B



1810:00 Wii Bowling - CC3:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Betty B. and TalkLike a Pirate Day

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9:00 Coffee Club - B9:30 Morning Exercises - CC

10:00 Shopping Trip1:00 Scenic Ride Group 13:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC7:00 Democratic Club - CC

Happy Birthday, Annie Laurie B. 209:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Communion10:30 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Entertainment with Fred

Campbell - B3:00 Craft Corner: “Alzheimer’s

Support Ribbons” - AC6:00 Bingo - GR

Happy Birthday, Robert S. andNational Alzheimers Day

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9:00 Alzheimer’s with Gulfside - AC10:00 BP & Weight Clinic - CC10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - GR


Happy Birthday, Emily J. andNational Centenarians Day

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9:30 Morning Exercises - B1:00 Wii Bowling - CC2:00 Happy Hour with Eddy

Rivers - B3:00 Jokereno - GR6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Bible Study with Gary - CC1:00 Scenic Ride3:00 Bridge - B3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR6:00 Poker - B



2510:00 Wii Bowling - CC3:00 Church Services - CC6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Catholic Mass - CC1:00 Wii Bowling - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR5:30 Bible Study with Maureen - CC

Happy Birthday, Frances L. 279:30 Chair Exercises - CC

10:00 Communion10:30 Wii Bowling - CC12:00 Manicures - AC2:00 Entertainment with Dave

Smith - A6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Shopping Trip10:30 Chime Lessons - GR



10:00 Wii Bowling - CC1:00 Group Crosswords - CC2:00 Resident Council Meeting

- B3:00 Jokereno - GR4:00 Candlelight Dinner - DR6:00 Bingo - GR


10:00 Bible Study with Gary - CC11:00 Lunch Outing to Sonny’s

2:00 ZUMBA with Maria - CC3:00 Early Bird Bingo - GR3:00 Bridge - B6:00 Poker - B

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Just so You Know

Countdownto ChristmasAs of today

(September 1st),there are only 115days until ChristmasDay. Or to break itdown even more, 3months and 24days. And for thoseof you who lovenumbers, this is foryou:

Until ChristmasDay, you have9,936,000 seconds

165,600 minutes2760 hours16 weeks and 3

days31.42% of the

2016 year

CalendarChanges

Changes to thecalendar may occurduring the month. Weapologize for anyinconvenience thatthese changes maycause you. Pleasecheck the calendar inthe Bistro for anychanges.

Vote for the Resident &Employee of the Month

Do you know of a resident whoyou believe deserves a littlerecognition? Do you know of anemployee who embodies the spirit ofAmerican House?

If so, you may vote for them as our“Resident of the Month” and“Employee of the Month.” A ballotbox and ballot slips will be availableat the Front Desk beginningSept. 1st. We ask that you vote foronly one resident and one employeeper month.

Saturday’s Movie &Popcorn Activity

The titles of Saturday’s moviesthat are to be shown will be postedin the Bistro and by the mailboxes afew days before the scheduledshowing. If there is a certain moviethat you would like to see, pleasecontact Cindy.

Why Is a Marriage Likea Workshop?

Because the husband works andthe wife shops.

HAPPY

Labor Day!

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Mrs. Peggy MarchantMrs. Kathleen WomackMr. Joe McClainMrs. Ina Bozeman

Take a Moment to Stop byand Say Hi to Your

New Neighbors!Kate C. #17Glenn C. #227

Wishing the FollowingResidents a VeryHappy Birthday!

Sept. 4th Trudy T.Sept. 6th Ruth K.Sept. 19th Betty B.Sept. 20th Annie Laurie B.Sept. 21st Robert S.Sept. 22nd Emily J.Sept. 27th Frances L.

Employee of the Month:Pauline D.

Our September Employee of theMonth is a familiar face in Dietary,having just celebrated her secondyear here on May 16th. Pauline D.was born on March 31, 1973, in Flint,MI, but moved to Florida when shewas 8 years old. She is a 1992graduate of Zephyrhills High Schooland spends most of her free time withher son, Joshua, and hergrandmother, Isabell, who turned92 years “young” on Aug. 24th.

And on June 14th, a 7-poundbundle of joy named Ian enteredPauline’s life ... her first grandchild.Congratulations, Pauline!

Pauline’s first job was in the DietaryDept. at Westbrooke Manor, whereshe spent five years before joiningour “family.”

She loves action movies, especiallythe ones with Vin Diesel (whodoesn’t?). She also loves camping,spending time with her friends andfamily, and shopping at flea marketsand yard sales.

When asked what she likes aboutworking here, she said (withouthesitation), “The residents and thestaff.” Her advice to new employees:“Enjoy the residents ... take time toget to know them.”

Pauline’s outlook on life: “Life is agame ... you don’t have a choice butto play. You don’t know where you aregoing to land, so you have to makethe most of where you do finally land.”Well, Pauline, we are so happy thatyou “landed” here. Congratulations onbeing chosen as our Employee of theMonth for September!

Arts & Crafts

DazzlingFall Decor

Add glam to someplain acorns withthis beautiful andsimple craft.

Materials:• Acorn caps• Clear nail polish• Hot glue gun

and glue• Round marbles,

various colorsDirections:Paint each acorn

cap with clear nailpolish to protectit from cracking.Let dry.

Carefully line theinside of an acorncap with hot glue,then place a marbleinside. Hold the capand the marbletogether for severalseconds until theglue dries. Set aside.

Repeat with theremaining acorn capsand marbles. Whenall have dried,arrange them in abowl or shallow dish.To create extrashimmer and shine,place a battery-operated pillar candlein the center ofthe acorns.

September 2016

ACROSS

1. Celebrities

6. Actor Garrett

10. Accounting specialists,

for short

14. Interlaced

15. Ireland, to the Irish

16. Gymnast Korbut

17. Public building

18. __ Linda, California

19. Actual

20. Picture

22. Give

24. That femme

25. Removes

26. United

29. Cruise ship

30. Traveler’s way: abbr.

31. Cars used by a

dealer, for short

33. Anatomical partitions

37. Object

39. Respond

41. Expired

42. __ T

44. Nosy person

46. Fragrant neckware

47. Narratives

49. Enthusiastic

51. Those easily victimized

54. Czech river

55. Honey factory

56. Guiding sponsorship

60. Pain

61. Splinter group

63. “Stop!” on the seas

64. Undesirable spots

65. Ending for Ann or Nan

66. French income

67. Romanian coins

68. Raise

69. German city

DOWN

1. Switch

2. Bull

3. State with conviction

4. Leased

5. Was very unfriendly

6. Misrepresent

7. Major disturbance

8. Part of a river

9. Benumb

10. Got a monopoly on

11. Skirt feature

12. Hard stone

13. Realtor’s delights

21. Rapidly growing tree

23. Spanish shouts

25. Nightclub

26. Part of a teacup

27. Chancellor __

von Bismarck

28. Requirement

29. Bank transactions

32. Level, raised areas

34. Stack

35. Ending for 7 numbers

36. Mine entrance

38. Answering machine’s

recordings

40. Amphibians

43. Den

45. Prime

48. Steamy spring

50. Uses a number 1 wood

51. Of Pius X

52. Quickly

53. Cheaply made

54. External

56. Judicial proceedings

57. Fires

58. This: Sp.

59. British submachine gun

62. Champagne season

Crossword Puzzle

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