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American House Elmwood 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills Michigan 48309 (248) 852-1980 Fax: (248) 852-8393 elmwood@americanhouse.com americanhouse.

Trammel Maintenance Supervisor Brooke, Linda and Sharon Office Important Phone Numbers Main Office (248) 852-1980 The Medical Team (248) 299-9955 Beauty Shop (248) 853-5277 OPC Mini Bus (248)

Evenings R is for Rejoicing in the arrival of summer Annual Classic Car Show at Elmwood Once again, these classic beauties will be arriving at Elmwood for our Annual Classic Car Show. The date is Aug.

1 American House Elmwood 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills Michigan (248) Fax: (248) americanhouse.com Our Friendly Staff Lisa Jones Executive Director Kathy Smith Assistant Director Patti Adams Life Enrichment Director Michelle Fairchild Culinary Supervisor Susan Hus Housekeeping Supervisor Steve Trammel Maintenance Supervisor Brooke, Linda and Sharon Office Important Phone Numbers Main Office (248) The Medical Team (248) Beauty Shop (248) OPC Mini Bus (248) August 2016 Seasonal ABCs S is for the warm Sunshine U is for fluffy clouds high Up in the sky M is for a Meadow of flowers M is for the Melody of leaves in a breeze E is for long, pleasant Evenings R is for Rejoicing in the arrival of summer Annual Classic Car Show at Elmwood Once again, these classic beauties will be arriving at Elmwood for our Annual Classic Car Show. The date is Aug. 22, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for viewing and help us with your vote, to select the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners. Balancing Earth Entertainment will entertain us with plenty of good music to dance to. A grilled hot dog supper with chips, pop and ice cream will be available for everyone. Donations for the American House Foundations will be accepted. Plan to join us and spend a fun time with your loved ones and the staff at American House Elmwood. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and if you plan on bringing your Classic Car, by Aug. 14. Rain Date 8/29. If anyone is interested in cruising Woodward on August 19, at 11:15 Cruising with the Oldies please sign up.

2 BINGO FAMILY AND FRIENDS BINGO Family and Friends Bingo is set for Wednesday, August 10 at American House Village. The fun starts at 6:45 p.m. All families and friends of residents are invited, so make a date with your loved one.

BINGO BASH This month s BINGO BASH is August 1, at 3 p.m. at American House Stone. Four American Houses will join together for a Bingo game like no other.

COME PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WITH AMERICAN HOUSE ELMWOOD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Did you know that purple is the color for Alzheimer s

Please RSVP by August 12. OLYMPIC GAMES AT ELMWOOD The Summer Olympics will be starting on August 5th.

2 2 BINGO FAMILY AND FRIENDS BINGO Family and Friends Bingo is set for Wednesday, August 10 at American House Village. The fun starts at 6:45 p.m. All families and friends of residents are invited, so make a date with your loved one. Bingo cards are 50 each, and you can play as many cards as you can handle. The bus will leave at 5:45. Please sign up in the hallway. BINGO BASH This month s BINGO BASH is August 1, at 3 p.m. at American House Stone. Four American Houses will join together for a Bingo game like no other. Cost is $1.25. Jackpot will reach at least $30. The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. Welc me New Residents RON H. E.K. B. FLORENCE C. COME PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WITH AMERICAN HOUSE ELMWOOD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Did you know that purple is the color for Alzheimer s awareness? Come make memories with us as we celebrate Alzheimer s Awareness with a Purple Party. Join us for an evening of painting, wine, food, laughter and fun. Please RSVP by August 12. OLYMPIC GAMES AT ELMWOOD The Summer Olympics will be starting on August 5th. Elmwood will have their own Olympic games August 5, at 1:15 p.m., in our living room. We will have the following events: Cup Stacking, Target Shooting, Hoop Shoots, Wheelchair Races and much more. Please come and join in the fun!

3 EVENTS AT ELMWOOD August 2, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Dr. Butler LR August 4, at 3:30 p.m. Music with Dan Hays LR August 5, at 1:15 p.m. Olympic Games LR August 6, at 6:00 p.m. Music with Jerry Thomas LR August 9, at 2:00 p.

m. Music with Del Grebe LR August 22, at 5:00 p.m. Elmwood Classic Car Show August 23, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Jim Artinian LR August 25, at 2:30 p.m. Music with Bob Lowe DR August 30, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Charley Gehringer LR JOIN US!

Resident Birthdays Ruth A. August 4 Lillian L. August 12 Ron H. August 19 Earl M. August 19 Lucielle G. August 19 Ruth G. August 21 LeRoy T. August 29 Volunteer Birthday Tai Y.

3 3 EVENTS AT ELMWOOD August 2, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Dr. Butler LR August 4, at 3:30 p.m. Music with Dan Hays LR August 5, at 1:15 p.m. Olympic Games LR August 6, at 6:00 p.m. Music with Jerry Thomas LR August 9, at 2:00 p.m. Conversations with Goodlife AR August 11, at 1:30 p.m. Rochester Hills Fire Dept. Talk LR August 16, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Dan Bryson LR August 17, at 6:00 p.m. Purple Party with Painting with a Twist DR August 18, at 3:30 p.m. Music with Del Grebe LR August 22, at 5:00 p.m. Elmwood Classic Car Show August 23, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Jim Artinian LR August 25, at 2:30 p.m. Music with Bob Lowe DR August 30, at 10:30 a.m. Music with Charley Gehringer LR JOIN US! Resident Council Meeting Our next resident council meeting is August 12, at 1:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. We will discuss upcoming news about American House and our community. Resident Birthdays Ruth A. August 4 Lillian L. August 12 Ron H. August 19 Earl M. August 19 Lucielle G. August 19 Ruth G. August 21 LeRoy T. August 29 Volunteer Birthday Tai Y. August 31 August Birthdays and New Residents celebration will be on August 25th with entertainment by Bob Lowe at 2:30 p.m. Jimmy John s Stadium Tour and Lunch American House residents are invited to tour the new Jimmy John s Stadium on August 16th, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. If you would like to go, please sign up in the book. END OF SUMMER PULLED PORK MEAL & LUAU AT THE AUBURN HILLS SENIOR CENTER August 26 at 11:00 we will head to the Auburn Hills Senior Center to enjoy good music and succulent, juicy pork and plenty of delicious side dishes. Cost is $5.00 and is due by the 15th. Please see Patti if you are interested.

Elmwood August 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 8:30 Music with Mark Green DR 14 21 28 Dr. Romadan Here Today 1 3:00 Bingo Bash at Stone Dr. Romadan Here Today 8 Dr.

4 Elmwood August 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 8:30 Music with Mark Green DR Dr. Romadan Here Today 1 3:00 Bingo Bash at Stone Dr. Romadan Here Today 8 Dr. Romadan Here Today 15 3:45 Supper at Kim s Chinese Restaurant Dr. Romadan Here Today 22 5:00 Classic Car Show with Balancing Earth Entertainment Dr. Romadan Here Today 29 10:15 Cooking with Mary AR 5:00 RAIN DATE FOR CLASSIC CAR SHOW 10:30 Music with Dr. Butler LR 12:00 McDonald s and Movie 1:30 Music in the Living Room 3:00 Lemonade on the Porch 11:15 Eyeglass World in Hallway 2:00 Conversations with Goodlife AR 4:30 Balloon Volleyball 9:15 Tour and Lunch at JJ Stadium 10:30 Music with Daniel Bryson LR 2:00 Uno Card Game AR 4:30 Balloon Volleyball in Hallway 10:30 Music with Jim Artinian and Friends LR 1:30 Crafts with Tracie AR 3:30 Walk in the Garden AR :45 Service and Lunch at Gethsemane Foot Doctor Here Today 10 10:30 Wellness Bingo AR 2:00 Name that Movie Star LR 6:45 Family and Friends Bingo at Elmwood DR :00 Music with Pastor Fischer LR 2:00 Name that Tune Bingo AR 6:00 Purple Party Painting with a Twist DR :30 Music with Charley Gehringer LR 1:30 Washer Game on the Porch 3:00 Lemonade and Conversations DR 8:30 NEW RESIDENT BREAKFAST AR 2:00 Apt. Tour LR 3 24 Tai s Birthday 31 11:00 Movin & Groovin with Kathleen LR 2:00 One on One Laura Wilkerson Here Today 4 Lisa LR 2:00 One on One 3:30 Music with Dan Hays LR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 11 Lisa LR 1:30 R.H.F.D. with Nancy LR 3:30 Music with Andy Desso LR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 18 Lisa LR 2:30 You Be the Judge DR 3:30 Music with Del Grebe LR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 25 Lisa LR 1:00 Massage Therapy in Memory Care 2:30 New Resident/ Birthday Music with Bob Lowe DR 11:15 Wii Bowling LR 1:15 Olympic Games LR 12 11:15 Wii Bowling LR 1:15 Resident Council Meeting AR 10:45 Lunch at Kerby s and Cruise Woodward 11:00 Lunch and Luau at Senior Center Entertainment Outings 6 6:00 Music with Jerry Thomas LR ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK WALL CALENDAR DAILY. KEY: AR-Activity Room DR-Dining Room LR-Living Room MC-Memory Care Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC

6 GO U.S.A.! Let the Games Begin This month, much of the world will be watching as athletes go for the gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Who are your all-time favorite Olympic athletes? Why do you admire them? What do you remember about them during competition? Have you or anyone you ve known trained for or competed in the Olympics?

Did you know that every year American House purchases.

saltines 18,306 pounds of red grapes August 2, at 12:00 p.m. August 3, at 10:45 a.m. August 15, at 3:45 p.m. August 16, at 9:15 a.m. August 19, at 10:45 a.m. August 26, at 11:00 a.m. FUN OUTINGS!

5 6 GO U.S.A.! Let the Games Begin This month, much of the world will be watching as athletes go for the gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Use the following questions to discuss the international sporting event. What are your favorite sports to watch during the Summer Games? More than 200 nations participate. Do you cheer for the U.S. or another favorite country? Who are your all-time favorite Olympic athletes? Why do you admire them? What do you remember about them during competition? Have you or anyone you ve known trained for or competed in the Olympics? The U.S. has hosted the Olympics eight times. Did you ever attend the games when they were here? Did You Know? By Brian Rosso, R.D. This month I wanted to share with you some annual food totals on some popular items purchased at American House Senior Living. Did you know that every year American House purchases... 31,384 gallons of milk 81,910 pounds of bananas 3,262 watermelons 30,125 pounds of tomatoes 1,601,592 coffee creamers 6,657 pineapples 20,856 cucumbers 29,040 pounds of cottage cheese 64,400 saltines 18,306 pounds of red grapes August 2, at 12:00 p.m. August 3, at 10:45 a.m. August 15, at 3:45 p.m. August 16, at 9:15 a.m. August 19, at 10:45 a.m. August 26, at 11:00 a.m. FUN OUTINGS! Our Vegetable Garden Is Being Well Taken Care of and Is Doing Great. We Had Our First Pick! Mary Jane and Her New Friend at the Dog Park. McDonald s and Movie at Park Place Service and Lunch at Gethsemane Lutheran Church Dinner at Kim s Chinese Restaurant Tour and Lunch at Jimmy John s Stadium Lunch at Kerby s and Cruise Woodward Lunch and Luau at Auburn Hills Senior Center

IN SYMPATHY American House and the Medical Team send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of our former resident Marie H.

Music With Pastor Fischer The Rev. Thomas Fischer, from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, will visit and give us a devotion and play some good hymns on the piano. Join us on August 17, at 11:00 a.m. Service and Lunch at Gethsemane is August 1st.

August 9, in the Activity Room, at 2:00 p.m. Scripture Study Fridays in the activity room at 10 a.m., Jim, Sandie and Kathy lead us in Scripture Study, prayers and hymns. Volunteers are needed.

6 7 Spiritual Corner NEED TO KNOW MASSAGE THERAPY Sign up for a free 10-minute massage. Massage therapist Gayle Delaney will be at Elmwood on August 25, at 1:00 p.m., in Memory Care Court Yard. Please sign up. MOVING and GROOVING WITH LISA - Every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. IN SYMPATHY American House and the Medical Team send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of our former resident Marie H. Catholic Service Rosary and Holy Communion are held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the activity room, thanks to the parishioners from Sacred Heart Church. Woodside Bible Service Sundays at 10 a.m., Woodside Bible visits and provides our community devotion, and leads us in songs of praise. Music With Pastor Fischer The Rev. Thomas Fischer, from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, will visit and give us a devotion and play some good hymns on the piano. Join us on August 17, at 11:00 a.m. Service and Lunch at Gethsemane is August 1st. The bus will leave at 10:45 a.m. Conversations with Goodlife is a video of a topic that is interesting to all. Gethsemane will host the talk and refreshments will be provided. August 9, in the Activity Room, at 2:00 p.m. Scripture Study Fridays in the activity room at 10 a.m., Jim, Sandie and Kathy lead us in Scripture Study, prayers and hymns. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested, please contact Patti Adams. HEALTH NEWS!! Dr. Romadan, MD Mondays Laura Wilkerson, N.P. Thursdays Be sure to put your name on the list to see the doctor or Nurse Practitioner. Blood Pressure Checks: Tuesdays, at 12:30 p.m. Foot Doctor - August 10 SAVE THE DATE We will celebrate Grandparents Day on September 11, from 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m. WE ARE GOING TO THE MOVIES What a great way to spend a hot summer day. Popcorn and a good movie at American House Park Place with Brandi. August 2 at 12:00. Please sign up.

7 August 2016 Whether you wag, shake or roll over celebrate man s best friend on NAT IONAL DOG DAY A U G. 2 6 AMERICAN HOUSE ELMWOOD 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309

November Our Friendly Staff

November Our Friendly Staff American House Elmwood 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills Michigan 48309 (248) 852-1980 Fax: (248) 852-8393 elmwood@americanhouse.com americanhouse.com Our Friendly Staff Lisa Jones Executive Director