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1 American House Dearborn Heights Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights Michigan t (313) f (313) ahdearbornhts@comcast.net americanhouse.com Your Friendly American House Staff at Dearborn Heights Dawn Steckroth Michelle Green Elizabeth Hatfield Daryl Rogalski Linda Kaminski Linda Marasheski Executive Director Assistant Director Life Enrichment Dir. Maintenance Culinary Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisor Important Phone Numbers American House Office Medical Team Medical Team Night Med Team Rehab Smart Bus Connector Detroit Free Press Kathy and Company Salon cell home Renee Stokes (Transportation) Valentine s Day Dance! Bring out your dancing shoes and the love in your heart for music and those you love. On Tuesday, Feb. 14th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., we will be having a semi-formal cocktail party and dance with refreshments, spirits and entertainment by Grant Danley. Please plan on joining us for this special event and RSVP to Elizabeth. February 2017 Hear Ye! Hear Ye! In honor of Valentine s Day, we would like our residents and staff to bring in a photograph from when they were a baby and have a challenge of Guess Who? We will make a color copy of the photo and then return the original to you. The photo will be displayed for a period of time with everyone having the opportunity to take their guess on the answer ballot. Why not participate and have a little fun? If interested, please see Elizabeth. Get Your Ballot and Vote! Stop by the Life Enrichment office to get your ballot to vote for the King and Queen of American House at Dearborn Heights. Choose your community residents who should have the honor of wearing the crown. They will be announced at the social event on Feb. 14th at 2:30 p.m., and their presence will be required at the Valentine s Dance in the evening.

2 Trivia Whiz A Landmark for Lincoln The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Born Feb.

2 2 Trivia Whiz A Landmark for Lincoln The Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., honors the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Born Feb. 12, 1809, Lincoln served from 1861 to The building contains inscriptions of Lincoln s Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address. Carved from 28 blocks of white Georgia marble, the statue of Abe is 19 feet tall. The Lincoln Memorial cost $3 million to build. The structure was dedicated on May 30, About 50,000 people attended the ceremonies, including hundreds of Civil War veterans and 78-year-old Robert Todd Lincoln, the president s son. About 6 million people visit the site each year. Love by Dolores S. What crosses your mind when you hear the word LOVE? Do you think of husband and wife still in love after many years of marriage? Do you think of your children, weddings, getting together on Sunday for dinner? Do you think or know how much God loves you? God loves you enough to send His son Jesus to die for you and me. Love is watching your baby come into this world. When I think of love I think of my own three sons and daughters-in-law. They are all a blessing to me. They keep me and take care of me now that I am growing older. Sometimes I ask, God What did I do to deserve such a family? It s love-god s love. Valentine s Day is a day to show others what love is. It is a day for a woman buying her man a new tie or baking his favorite pie. Love is handing over the remote control so your husband can watch his shows. (This I know!) Love is giving your best girl an engagement ring. Show your friends and neighbors some love. Love is all these things but the best love is God s love to all of us. Today, tell someone you love them. God says, Love one another. Trip to Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History On February 16, we will be taking a trip down to the museum to see over 35,000 artifacts and archival materials that is the home to the Harriet Tubman Museum collection and many others. The museum features an interactive core exhibit, ring of genealogy, 92 flags displayed by country and origin, and others. The cost is $5 for seniors and $8 for adults and we will be having a scheduled tour at the museum. There will be some walking, so be prepared and wear comfortable shoes. After we are done at the museum, we will be going out to lunch. If interested, please see Elizabeth. Intergenerational Visit Thank you, Global Heights Academy for visiting with us.

3 Wit & Wisdom American House Transportation Service We have an eight-passenger van, which includes a wheelchair lift capable of lifting up to 300 pounds.

3 3 Wit & Wisdom American House Transportation Service We have an eight-passenger van, which includes a wheelchair lift capable of lifting up to 300 pounds. The wheelchair cannot exceed 30 inches in width and the van cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs. Scheduled appointments need to be within 10 miles of our building; medical appointments take priority. To schedule an appointment, please call Renee Stokes at (248) Please allow hours notice. Please remember, our normal scheduled days are Mondays and Tuesdays. Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze. Elinor Glyn In a great romance, each person basically plays a part that the other really likes. Elizabeth Ashley Happy Birthday Everyone at American House would like to extend birthday greetings to you on your special day. Resident Birthdays! 2/12 Ray W. 2/15 Marabelle V. 2/15 Marge P. 2/16 Anthony D. 2/18 Mildred S. 2/18 Juan C. 2/18 Emogene B. 2/21 John C. 2/21 Elaine G. 2/21 Dorothy J. 2/24 Carolina C. Staff Birthdays! 2/12 Michelle Green 2/14 Evette Mass 2/23 Elizabeth Hatfield Welc me New Residents Let s welcome the new residents to our American House family. It only takes a few minutes of our time to introduce ourselves and spread a little sunshine! So, go ahead: introduce yourself, smile, talk and make a new friend. Practice random acts of kindness. Lee M. Ken and Fran A. Tradition wears a snowy beard; romance is always young. John Greenleaf Whittier The word romance, according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime. Billy Graham To me, romance and suspense go hand in hand. What s more suspenseful than wondering how two wonderful people can manage to get together in spite of the world going crazy around them? Maggie Shayne

4 Dearborn Heights February 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 11:00 Catholic Service 3:30 Tailgating party 6:30 Super Bowl Game 12 11:00 Catholic Service 3:30 Afternoon Movie 19 10:30 Catholic Mass at St. Sabina with Renne 3:30 Afternoon Movie 26 11:00 Catholic Service 3:00 Laughter with Bonnie 3:30 Afternoon Movie 9:15 Shopping at Walmart 13 1:00 Choir Rehearsal at AH Livonia Presidents Day 20 9:15 Shopping at Kroger 27 12:45 Choir Rehearsal at Riverview 6 10:15 Chicken Soup for the Soul 11:15 Resident Council Meeting 11:15 Brain Games 1:30 What s The Difference 2:30 Afternoon Movie and Popcorn 6:15 Music with Robin Beck 6:30 The Knit Wit Club 10:15 Valentine s Poetry 11:00 Music with Bobby G 1:30 What s The Difference 2:00 Dearborn Heights Garden Club 3:00 Valentine s Social with Announcing of King and Queen 6:30 Valentine s Dance with Entertainment by Grant Danley 10:15 Chicken Soup for the Soul 11:15 Brain Games 1:30 What s The Difference 2:30 Afternoon Movie and Popcorn 6:15 Music with Robin Beck 6:30 The Knit Wit Club :00 McDonald Madrigal Choir 1:30 Travel to New Orleans 2:30 Mardi Gras Celebration with The King Cake 6:30 The Knit Wit Club 3:30 Bible Study with Evelyn 10:00 Departure for Morley Factory and Lunch 10:00 Catholic Mass with Father Bucon 10:30 Lutheran Service with Pastor Colleen 3:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Eric 9:15 Greektown Casino :30 Musical Hot Potato 10:15 The Story of Punxsutawney Phil 1:30 Groundhog Trivia 2:30 Fur Angels Pet Therapy 3:15 Poetry and Prose with Joyce 3:30 Movie: Groundhog Day 9:30 Musical Hot Potato 10:15 Short Stories/Reminiscing 3:00 Wellness Bingo with the Med Team 16 9:30 Charles Wright Museum of African American History and Lunch 10:15 Short Stories/Reminiscing 3:15 Poetry and Prose with Joyce 23 9:30 Musical Hot Potato 10:15 Short Stories/Reminiscing 2 9 Entertainment Outing Lobby Dining Room Game Room 3 10:30 Travelogue with Med Team Rehab 11:15 Jigsaw Puzzles 11:30 Lunch and MJR Theatres 3:30 Trivia 2:30 Entertainment by Daniel Bergen 6:00 Scrabble 10 with Med Team Rehab 2:30 Entertainment with Bobby T 17 with Med Team Rehab 2:30 Snowy Birthday Party with Joe Moore 24 with Med Team Rehab 2:30 Entertainment with Garvin Freeman 11:15 Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 Trivia 6:00 Scrabble 10:30 Tai Chi With Andrea 11:15 Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 Trivia 6:00 Scrabble 11:15 Jigsaw Puzzles 3:30 Trivia 6:00 Scrabble Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC

6 Reminders! Reminders! Laura Wilkerson FNP-BC of Advanced Medical Housecalls, will be here weekly. Dr. Howell, podiatrist, will be here on Tuesday, April 4th, at 10:30 a.m. Sign-Out Sheets!

In the event of an emergency, we need to know which residents are out of the building. Thank you for your cooperation. Maintenance Reminders!

All residents were having a blast at our New Year s Eve Balloon Drop. FEBRUARY 1849: William G. Morgan, a physical education director in Massachusetts, invents a sport called mintonette.

5 6 Reminders! Reminders! Laura Wilkerson FNP-BC of Advanced Medical Housecalls, will be here weekly. Dr. Howell, podiatrist, will be here on Tuesday, April 4th, at 10:30 a.m. Sign-Out Sheets! Our residents, families and friends must remember to use the sign-out sheet when their loved one leaves the building. The sign-out sheet is under the Activity calendar in the front hall. In the event of an emergency, we need to know which residents are out of the building. Thank you for your cooperation. Maintenance Reminders! Please make sure you call or stop by the office and have a request form filled out for any repairs that need to be done in your apartment. New Year s Eve Party! All residents were having a blast at our New Year s Eve Balloon Drop. FEBRUARY 1849: William G. Morgan, a physical education director in Massachusetts, invents a sport called mintonette. A year later, the name was changed to volleyball. 1922: Reader s Digest magazine is published for the first time. 1930: Pluto is discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at Arizona s Lowell Observatory. The tiny, distant body was labeled the ninth planet in the solar system, but scientists in 2006 reclassified it as a dwarf planet. 1945: Captured in a now-iconic photograph, U.S. Marines raise the American flag on Japan s Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. 1953: Cambridge University scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announce their discovery of the chemical structure of DNA. 1964: The Beatles make their first live TV performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. More than 70 million people tuned in to watch their U.S. debut. We are seniors but are young at heart. Happy New Year! 1980: The U.S. Olympic hockey team beats the heavily favored Soviet team at Lake Placid, N.Y., in a stunning upset dubbed the Miracle on Ice. The U.S. went on to win the gold medal. 1990: South African human rights activist Nelson Mandela is freed after 27 years in prison. 2001: Two astronauts from the crew of the space shuttle Atlantis make NASA s milestone 100th spacewalk. 2004: The online social networking service Facebook is launched. 2009: The Pittsburgh Steelers win a record-setting sixth NFL championship after a victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.

Chocolate is a great source of antioxidants, which have been shown to reduce a person s risk of developing cancer or heart disease. Snickers is the No. 1 selling chocolate bar in the world.

6 7 Interesting Chocolate Facts By Brian K. Rosso, R.D. Chocolate is a food enjoyed by most people, especially at Valentine s Day. Here are some interesting facts about chocolate: Worldwide, consumers spend more than $20 billion per year on chocolate products. It takes about 400 cacao beans to create 1 pound of chocolate. Chocolate is a great source of antioxidants, which have been shown to reduce a person s risk of developing cancer or heart disease. Snickers is the No. 1 selling chocolate bar in the world. Eating dark chocolate in moderation can lower a person s cholesterol levels. Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate; however, the consumption of dark chocolate is increasing. Try to eat dark chocolate containing at least 40 percent cacao (will be stated on the chocolate candy wrapper) for the most health benefits. The first United States chocolate factory was built in The average American eats 12 pounds of chocolate every year. One tablespoon of cocoa powder contains almost 10 percent of the daily requirement for iron intake. The first chocolate candy bar was made in Chocolate is made from cacao beans. However, the cacao bean is actually a seed. Chocolate can offer some health benefits, but it should be eaten in moderation because of the calories associated with the fat and sugar content. Happy Valentine s Day! The Knit Wit Club! Our community has started this group so we can help those in the community. The Knit Wit Club meets once a week to get together and knit, crochet, tie, sew or embroider to make hats, scarves, and maybe even mittens to donate to local shelters in the surrounding areas. It is our hope that we can contribute greatly but also feel a sense of purpose and fulfill our desire to help others. If there are any family and friends who would also like to help us with this project, it would be greatly appreciated. See Elizabeth for more details. Think About It! Brainteaser Question: A man is standing on one side of a river; his dog is on the other side. The man calls the dog, which quickly crosses the river without getting wet and without using a bridge or a boat. How did the dog do it? Answer: The river is frozen. Logic Problem Punxsutawney Phil isn t the only groundhog checking for his shadow on Feb. 2. Using the clues below, can you figure out how many groundhogs around the world join Phil in his yearly ritual? 1. The number of groundhogs is a three-digit number. 2. The sum of the digits in the tens place and the ones place is the digit in the hundreds place. 3. The sum of all three digits is The ones digit is one greater than the tens digit. Answer: 734

7 February 2017 Happy Valentine s Day We hope your holiday is filled with sweet sentiments and tasty treats! AMERICAN HOUSE DEARBORN HEIGHTS Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

February Valentine s Day Celebration! Tuesday, February 14th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

February Valentine s Day Celebration! Tuesday, February 14th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM American House Westland Venoy 1660 South Venoy Road Westland Michigan 48186 (734) 326-7777 Fax: (734) 326-3802 ahwestland1@comcast.net americanhouse.com American House Westland Staff Executive Director