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The Medical Team:(734)455-1717In-Home Rehab:(734)392-7084Hair Care w/Dawn:(734)693-5496Trans-John:(734)558-0493Comcast-Jay:(248)459-2747

Begin each day with alittle courage, a littlecuriosity and a littlespring in your step.

Your Friendly Staff(734)454-9838Executive DirectorTabitha Hooper

Assistant DirectorPatty Mack

Life Enrichment DirectorAshley Kocovski

Culinary SupervisorTiffany Perry

Housekeeping SupervisorStephanie Cadeau

Maintenance SupervisorArron Hirkey

Office Support Deborah Salter

Office SupportLatrina Stoudemire

Employee of the Month!

Dawn has been apart of our AmericanHouse family a little over a year. She hasworked at our sister community DearbornHeights in Dietary before coming to ourcommunity in August. She findshousekeeping to be very rewarding. Dawnreally enjoys the residents. She is happilymarried with three grown boys and a dog. Welove having Dawn apart of our AmericanHouse family.

Did You Know American HouseWestland Joy is on Facebook?

We love to share what’s happening atAmerican House! Stay “in the know” byliking and following our Facebook page.Follow these 4 easy steps and soon, you’llsee posts and pictures from AmericanHouse Westland Joy in your FacebookNews Feed.Step 1: Go to www.americanhouse.comStep 2: Find American House WestlandJoy by searching under “OurCommunities” at the top of the page.Step 3: Once on our website, click on theFacebook icon located on the right-side ofthe page under our contact information.Step 4: Click the “Like” and “Follow”buttons located underneath ourcommunity’s cover photo.It’s that simple! We look forward to sharingour community news with you.

Happy Birthday!

Resident BirthdaysApril 9- Marion H.April 12- Grace N.April 16- Allen K.April 27- Bud S.

Staff BirthdayApril 21- Latrina S.

Welcome Back Tigers!

It’s that time of the year again, Baseballseason! Join us on Thursday April 19th fora Welcome Back Tigers celebration. Wearyour favorite Tigers gear and cheer on thehome team. Light refreshments will beserved.

Bread and Cheese Social and Bingo BashJoin us on Friday April 6 at 2:00 p.m. forour Bread and Cheese Social.Refreshments are provided by HeartlandCanton.Join us on Tuesday April 24 at 2:00 p.m.for our Bingo Bash. The cost is 5 cards for$1.00. Refreshments will be provided byHeartland Canton.

Troy Historical Village

Join us on Wednesday April 25th for atrip to the Troy Historical Village. We will begiven the opportunity to visit ten historicbuildings including homes, a one-roomschool house, a general store, and churchjust to name a few. The cost is $5.00 perperson. If you have any questions, pleasesee Ashley in the Life Enrichment office.Hope to see you there!

Detroit Institute of ArtsJoin us on Wednesday April 25th at 2:00p.m. For a presentation on Diego Riveraand the Detroit Murals.

Nutrition Article for the April 2018 Edition of the American House Patriot

Easter EggsBy: Brian RossoThe Easter egg is a tradition that is celebrated around the world. Many people believe thatthe egg is a sign of rebirth. Originally, people would take great time and effort to paint anddecorate eggs. However, over time some people choose to use plastic eggs or chocolateeggs. Decorating Easter Eggs can date back 2,500 years Countries such as Russia, Romania, and Poland still take create very detailed coloredeggs Some people prefer tan Easter Eggs, so they boil the eggs in water containing onionskinso In England different colored yarns are also tied to the eggs to create a unique look. On Easter in the United Kingdom, painted eggs are rolled down steep hills for fun In the United States children will roll eggs on the ground using a spoono An annual event at the White House Easter egg hunts are another famous traditiono Beeping Easter Eggs are now used to allow the visually-impaired the opportunity to alsohunt for Easter eggs.Happy Easter!

Welcome Home!

Say hello to our new resident.March 8- Trish P.

Let’s welcome our new resident to our American House family. It will only take a fewminutes of your time to introduce yourselves and spread a little joy!

Apr 3 @ 11:00 Lunch

Apr 4 @ 11:30 Noon Mass

Apr 6 @ 9:30 Meijer

Apr 9 @ 12:45 Choir

Apr 11 @ 10:00 Dollar Tree

Apr 12 @ 1:30 Bingo Bash

Apr 13 @ 9:30 Meijer

Apr 17 @ 11:00 Three Brothers

Apr 20 @ 9:30 Mijer

Apr 20 @ 1:45 DSO Ensemble

Apr 23 @ 12:30 Movie Outing

Apr 25 @ 12:00 Troy Historical Village

Apr 27 @ 9:30 Meijer

Apr 30 @ 1:00 Choir

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Location Key:

Activity Room AR Lobby LR Café C Dining Room DR Outing OMed Team Office MT

2:00 This Day in History AR 3:30 Word Game Packet LR

10:00 Exercise: Zumba AR 10:30 Rosary AR 11:00 You Be the Judge C 1:00 Ice Cream Social C 2:00 Bingo DR 4:00 Balloon Volleyball C 7:00 Fair Haven Church C

Salon Open 10:00 Exercise w/Brooke AR 11:00 Long Horn O 2:00 Bingo DR 2:30 One on Ones 4:00 Wii Bowling AR

10:00 Exercise with Ashley AR 11:00 Noon Mass O 2:00 Travel to France C 2:00 Bakery Social C 4:00 Cover the Number C

10:00 Exercise with Ashley AR 11:00 Fancy Fingers C 11:30 Table Talk C 1:00 Resident Store C 2:30 Crafts: Spring Wreath AR 4:00 Life C

9:30 Meijer O11:00 Blood Pressure CheckMT11:30 Chair Kickball C 2:00 Ent:Kenny Lang C 2:00 Bread & Cheese Social C 3:00 One on Ones 3:15 Bible Study AR 4:00 Yahtzee C

11:45 Cards: Dealer’s Choice C 2:00 Bingo DR 3:00 Twinkie Social C 3:00 Doggy Time w/SpeedyLR

11:00 This Day in History AR 2:30 Ent: CraigMarsden C 3:30 Word Game Packet LR

10:00 Exercise: Zumba AR 10:30 Rosary AR 11:00 Bean Bag Toss C 12:30 Choir Rehearsal O 1:00 Ice Cream Social C 2:00 Bingo DR 4:00 Color Therapy C 7:00 Fair Haven Church C

Salon Open 10:00 Exercise: Chair Work AR 11:30 You be the Judge C 2:00 Bingo DR 2:30 One on Ones 4:00 Wii Bowling AR

10:00 Exercise: Yoga AR 10:00 Dollar Tree O11:30 Noodle Ball C 2:00 Magic Show C 4:00 Cover the Number C

10:00 Exercise with Ashley AR 11:00 Fancy Fingers C 11:30 Putt Putt C 1:00 Resident Store C 1:15 Bingo Bash @ Venoy O 4:00 Life C

9:30 Meijer O11:00 Blood Pressure CheckMT11:30 Chair Kickball C 2:00 Ent: Ron Muka C 2:00 Peach Cobble Social C 3:00 One on Ones 3:15 Bible Study AR 4:00 Yahtzee C

11:45 Cards: Dealer’s Choice C 2:00 Bingo DR

11:00 This Day in History AR 3:30 Word Game Packet LR

10:00 Exercise: Zumba AR 10:30 Rosary AR 11:00 You Be the Judge C 1:00 Ice Cream Social C 2:00 Bingo DR 4:00 Balloon Volleyball C 7:00 Fair Haven Church C

Salon Open 10:00 Exercise w/Brooke AR 11:00 Three Brothers O 1:00 Eye Glass Repair C 2:00 Bingo DR 2:30 One on Ones 4:00 Wii Bowling AR

10:00 Exercise: Sittercise AR 11:00 Noodle Ball C 2:30 Ent: Dorothy Martin C 4:00 Color Therapy C

10:00 Exercise:Kickboxing AR 10:30 One on Ones 11:00 Fancy Fingers C 11:30 Table Talk C 1:00 Resident Store C 1:00 Wel Back Tigers C 2:30 Crafts:French bag AR 4:00 Life C

9:30 Meijer O11:00 Blood Pressure CheckMT11:30 Chair Kickball C 1:45 DSO Ensemble O 2:00 Ent: Steve Kovich C 2:00 Birthday Bash C 3:00 One on Ones 3:15 Bible Study AR 4:00 Yahtzee C

11:45 Cards: Dealer’s Choice C 2:00 Bingo DR 3:00 Doggy Time w/SpeedyLR

11:00 This Day in History AR 3:30 Word Game Packet LR

10:00 Exercise: Zumba AR 10:30 Rosary AR 11:00 Bean Bag Toss C 12:30 Movie Outing: O 1:00 Ice Cream Social C 2:00 Bingo DR 4:00 Color Therapy C 7:00 Fair Haven Church C

Salon Open 10:00 Exercise: Chair Work AR 11:30 You be the Judge C 2:00 Bingo w/Heartland DR 2:30 One on Ones 4:00 Wii Bowling AR

10:00 Exercise: Yoga AR 10:30 One on Ones 11:00 Color Therapy C 12:00 Troy Historical Village O 2:00 DIA Presentation C 4:00 Cover the Number C

10:00 Exercise with Ashley AR 11:00 Fancy Fingers C 11:30 Putt Putt C 1:00 Resident Store C 2:00 Resident Council C 2:30 Crafts: Key chain AR 4:00 Life C

9:30 Meijer O11:00 Blood Pressure CheckMT11:30 Chair Kickball C 2:00 Ent: Bob Tarinelli C 2:00 French Wine Tasting C 3:00 One on Ones 3:15 Bible Study AR 4:00 Yahtzee C

11:45 Cards: Dealer’s Choice C 2:00 Bingo DR 3:00 Blueberry Pie Social C

11:00 This Day in History AR 3:30 Word Game Packet LR

10:00 Exercise: Zumba AR 10:30 Rosary AR 11:00 Bean Bag Toss C 1:00 Ice Cream Social C 1:00 Choir Rehearsal O 2:00 Bingo DR 4:00 Balloon Volleyball C 7:00 Fair Haven Church C

Attention Residents,Please note that outingswill be canceled if there isnot at least five peoplesigned up. If there is anouting you would like toattend please sign upprior to the day of theouting. Thank you! If youhave any questionsplease see Ashley in theLife Enrichment Office.

Ashley is out.

Happy Easter!

Westland Joy(734) 454-983839201 Joy Rd.Westland MI 48185