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American House Cedarlake 14800 S Van Dyke Road Plainfield Illinois 60544 (815) 254-3564 americanhouse.

Crystal Eichhorst, Sales & Marketing Director Carol Malinoski, AL Wellness Director Walk Around the Pond! Wouldn t it be fun for all of us to combine the great outdoors with physical activity?

The pond offers sights and sounds of Spring and is surrounded with a great walking path and benches. The gazebo is a short trek and a quiet place to sit and view nature.

1 American House Cedarlake S Van Dyke Road Plainfield Illinois (815) americanhouse.com April 2016 Sara Friel, Executive Director Lisa Choinski, Assistant Executive Director Patti Eulitz, Life Enrichment Director Sam Bugarsky, Culinary Director Jesus Ortiz, Maintenance Director Crystal Eichhorst, Sales & Marketing Director Carol Malinoski, AL Wellness Director Walk Around the Pond! Wouldn t it be fun for all of us to combine the great outdoors with physical activity? Our beautiful grounds offer many paths to follow while breathing in fresh air. Weather permitting, let s begin to go outside for some short movement sessions. The pond offers sights and sounds of Spring and is surrounded with a great walking path and benches. The gazebo is a short trek and a quiet place to sit and view nature. Our walks can start out short and sweet, but still be very effective for mood enhancement and change of routine. Meet on April 10:30 a.m. in the Library. National Volunteer Week April 10-16, 2016 This week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It is about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet and accomplish our goals. Through their services, volunteers make an extraordinary impact offering hope, making sacrifices to lift up the people around them as well as those they have never met. As they do, volunteers give new life to the values that bind us together as Americans. Volunteer recognition is a way to say thank you to those who make a difference in our community. Our community is a better place because of the efforts of volunteers. Heartfelt appreciation goes out to the generous people among us who give from their hearts. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

2 April Birthdays 4-2 Kathryn M. 4-4 Vivian M. 4-7 Ann Z. 4-8 Stanley P. 4-14 Mary H. 4-21 Curtis W. 4-22 Catherine T. 4-23 George A. 4-24 Catherine A. 4-24 Tom M. 4-26 Dolores L. 4-26 Ron R.

Wilsey Presents: Friday, April 8, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m.

2 2 April Birthdays 4-2 Kathryn M. 4-4 Vivian M. 4-7 Ann Z. 4-8 Stanley P Mary H Curtis W Catherine T George A Catherine A Tom M Dolores L Ron R Bill S Betty E Bob L. Tim Wilsey Presents: Friday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room Princess Diana- Tim will present a look at a woman who captivated the world by her marriage, actions, dedication and grace and the tragic accident that shocked the world and changed the future. Beautiful Spring Blossoms Freshly blooming flowers are one of the sure signs of spring. Breathe in the beauty of these seasonal favorites: Tulip. A classic symbol of spring, tulips are native to Central Asia but are now commonly associated with the Netherlands. Tulips are available in nearly every color of the rainbow. Daffodil. Commonly called narcissus, which is the botanical genus that also includes jonquils and paperwhites, the trumpet-shaped daffodil is most popularly available in yellow shades, but they can also be white, orange, pink or two-toned. Crocus. In some parts of the country, certain varieties of crocus peek up out of the snow to signal the arrival of spring. Their cup-shaped blossoms are typically yellow, white or purple. Pansy. This annual is one of the best flowers to plant in early spring containers, since they bloom best in cooler weather. Common colors include yellow, purple and blue, and the smiling centers of two-toned varieties are cheerful choices for the changing seasons. Hyacinth. There s no mistaking the intense, sweet fragrance of this flower, which has tiny star-shaped blooms that grow in a bell-shaped cluster along a single stem. Colors range from white and pale pink to deep indigo. Chris Colletti Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room The energetic, versatile, powerful singer and entertainer, Chris Colletti will be here again. Since he broke into the entertainment scene more than twenty years ago, the Chicago native has done it all! From musical theatre productions to restaurants and lounges, from intimate concerts to outdoor festivals, from conventions and trade shows to corporate and charity events, he has brought his love of music to audiences everywhere. His fresh approach to the music of the Big Band Era leaves his audience in awe. Whether he croons Time After Time, or belts out New York, New York, he offers that elusive quality of class. Chris has appeared on major cruise lines and has been featured in musical theatre productions. He will take you on a journey back to a sweeter time, a simpler time...a time when a song and its lyrics really meant something. Come and hear for yourself!

3 Phone Numbers The Charming Chimers Resident Town Hall Meeting We are holding two Town Hall meetings on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room.

Her performances feature stories, music, and a variety of ventriloquist puppets, all of which are guaranteed to have hearts warming and bellies laughing.

3 3 Phone Numbers The Charming Chimers Resident Town Hall Meeting We are holding two Town Hall meetings on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the Community Room. We encourage everyone to attend one of the meetings and learn about all the new things going on in our community. Sandi Sylver, Storyteller, Ventriloquist, Songstress LIFE! LOVE! LAUGHTER! Her performances feature stories, music, and a variety of ventriloquist puppets, all of which are guaranteed to have hearts warming and bellies laughing. Sandi weaves original stories with those she loves and picked up along the way; many have songs to enhance the telling. Visit with Sandi and her friends in the Community Room on Friday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m. Spring Hand Bell Concert Our very own Charming Chimers will be performing on Friday, April 1, 2016! The musicians have been working diligently on some new music for your enjoyment. Their performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. and will be held in the Community room. Won t you please join them as they perform selections with spring, Easter, and patriotic themed pieces. They will transform the gray of the past season into the brightness of Spring. Welcome Chimers and welcome Spring! Birthday Celebration With Mo Beat Blues Show This is something much more than just the Blues. Samuel Lozada has been called the Louis Armstrong of the harmonica. Harry Porterfield of the CBS Channel 2 News calls Sam, a music machine! Sam of Mo Beat Blues is back to celebrate our April birthdays. He will be performing on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Sam sings the blues, jazz, swing, harmony, and country rock. A good time is guaranteed! Front Desk (815) Lunch Reservations Taken 8 a.m. 8 p.m. (815) Cedarlake Cell Phone (815) Cedarlake Bus Tom s Number: Wellness Center (815) Comcast 1-(800) AT&T 1-(800) Hair Salon Colleen Thursdays 1 5 p.m. (815) Vicki Fridays 8-4 & Wednesdays 8-4 (815) Plainfield Library (815) Pace Bus (800) Plainfield Shuttle (815)

4 Cedarlake April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Room Key AC - Arts and Crafts Room (3rd Floor in Wheatland Building) CD - Cedar Room CR - Community Room L - Loft (Renwick) Ll - Library (Renwick) W - Wellness Center RL - Renwick Lounge (2nd Floor) 1:00 Bunco Service 2:00 Movie: April Love Service 1:00 Bunco 2:00 Movie: Fury Service 1:00 Bunco 2:00 Movie: The Age of Adaline Service 1:00 Bunco 2:00 Movie: The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming 10:30 Jewelry Making 2:00 Catholic Communion Service 3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor Bill) 4:00 Sox/Cubs-Welcome to 2016 Baseball! Refreshments/Bean Bag Baseball Game 6:30 Bingo :30 Spring Crafts 1:30 Left-Center-Right Dice Game 2:00 Catholic Communion Service 3:00 Schwan s Foods (Ll) 3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor Bill) 6:30 Bingo 18 10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll) 1:00 Adult Coloring (RL) 2:00 Catholic Communion Service 3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor Bill) 6:30 Bingo 25 10:30 TRIAD - Severe Weather Safety 2:00 Catholic Communion Service 3:00 Schwan s Foods (Ll) 3:00 Memorial Service with Pastor Bill 6:30 Bingo 5 9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation in Wheatland Fireside Lounge 10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting 10:30 Greeting Card Making 2:30 Mo Beat Blues Entertainment 3:30 Birthday Party (CD) 12 9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation in Wheatland Fireside Lounge 10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting 10:30 Community Life Meeting (RL) 11:00 Cooper s Hawk Winery Outing 2:30 Trivia 19 9:00 New Resident Orientation 9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation in Wheatland Fireside Lounge 10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting 10:30 Mind Benders (RL) 2:30 Green Thumb Garden Meeting 9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation in Wheatland Fireside Lounge 10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting 10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll) 2:30 Red Hat Ladies Meeting 26 National Walking Day! 6 10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll) 1:30 Pinochle 2:00 Movie Committee Meeting 2:00 Wii Bowling (L) 3:00 Cedarlake Cares Meeting (RL) 6:00 Canasta 6:30 Bingo 10:30 Town Hall Meeting 1:00 Centennial Dice Game 1:30 Pinochle 2:00 Wii Bowling (L) 3:00 Town Hall Meeting 4:00 Resident Ambassador Meeting (CD) 6:00 Canasta 6:30 Bingo 10:30 Assisted Living vs. Independent Living What hat s the Difference? Presentation by Tracey Abrams 1:30 Pinochle 2:00 Wii Bowling (L) 2:00 Beanbag Baseball Game 6:00 Canasta 6:30 Bingo April Hath Put a Spirit of Youth in Everything. 10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-House Game 12:00 Kohl s Bus Trip 2:30 Around the World in 60 Minutes Entertainment by Heather Braoudakis 10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-House Game 12:00 Caputo s Grocery Bus Trip 2:30 Chris Colletti Entertainment 3:00 Culinary Meeting (CD) 7 April Fools' Day 1 10:30 Creative Writing (RL) 2:00 No Movie! 2:30 Hand Bell Spring Concert 4:00 Dominoes 6:00 Men s Poker 10:30 Presentation by Tim Wilsey: Princess Diana 2:00 Movie: The Aviator 4:00 Dominoes 6:00 Men s Poker :30 John Boda Entertainment 10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-House Big Bands Game 2:00 Elmhurst College Women s 12:00 Aldi Bus Trip Choir to Sing 3:30 Movie: The Irish Tenors 4:00 Dominoes 6:00 Men s Poker Earth Day 22 10:30 Great Courses 2:00 Movie: True Grit 4:00 Dominoes 6:00 Men s Poker 27 10:30 Cooking with Rosewood Sign-Up Required 1:30 Pinochle 2:00 Gary Midkiff Panama Canal 2:00 Wii Bowling (L) 6:00 Canasta 6:30 Bingo 10:30 Collectibles Day 12:00 Louis-Joliet Mall Bus Trip :30 Sandi Sylver Ventriloquist-Storyteller-Songstress 2:00 Movie: Pelican Brief 4:00 Dominoes 6:00 Men s Poker Activities Outings Entertainment Resident Run Activities 2 10:30 Drum Circle 2:00 Movie: Mr. Roberts 10:30 Bingo 2:00 Movie: A Walk In the Sun 6:00 Happy Hour (CD) 16 10:00 Private Party until 1:15 p.m. 2:00 Movie: Meet the Fockers 2:00 Movie: Modern Marvels: Architectural Wonders; Golden Gate Bridge, St. Louis Arch 6:00 Happy Hour (CD) :00 Movie: Life of Pi Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC

6 Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program. Fitness programs are all held in the Community Room. Silver Sneakers CARDIO & STRENGTH Mon. & Wed. 8 a.m. Saturday 9 a.m. BALANCE & STRENGTH Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.

m. Jewelry Making Monday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. Greeting Card Making Tuesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Walk & Talk Outside Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 a.

5 6 Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program. Fitness programs are all held in the Community Room. Silver Sneakers CARDIO & STRENGTH Mon. & Wed. 8 a.m. Saturday 9 a.m. BALANCE & STRENGTH Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m. Sit and Be Fit Monday through Friday 9:40 a.m. Activities to Join in April Creative Writing Friday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m. Hand Bell Spring Concert Friday, April 1, at 2:30 p.m. Drum Circle Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m. Jewelry Making Monday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. Greeting Card Making Tuesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m. Walk & Talk Outside Wednesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. Movie Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 6, at 2:00 p.m. Cedarlake Cares Meeting Wednesday, April 6, at 3:00 p.m. Spring Crafts Monday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m. Community Life Meeting Tuesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. Trivia Tuesday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m. Activities to Join in April Centennial Dice Game Wednesday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. Adult Coloring Monday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m. Mind Benders Tuesday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. Green Thumb Club Gardening Meeting Tuesday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. Culinary Meeting Thursday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m. Great Courses Friday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. TRIAD Meeting Monday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service Monday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. Red Hat Ladies Meeting Tuesday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. Collectibles Day Thursday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m. Collectibles Day col-lect-i-ble: an item valued and sought by a hobbyist. Do you have a collection that you would like to share? Is it unique to others? Is it a collection of stamps, coins, teacups, photos, postcards, or maybe ornaments? We would be interested in seeing your collection in the Community Room on Thursday, April 28th, at 10:30 a.m. We would enjoy learning more about what you treasure and hold dear to your heart. Your collectibles are inspiring to others as well as very interesting for your Cedarlake friends. Your collection will give us a view into the nuances that make you the special person that you are and show us what makes you such a unique individual. Please sign up in the library so Life Enrichment will reserve adequate table space for displaying your collection(s).

7 Green Thumb Garden Club Tomatoes, peas, and peppers, pumpkins, squash, and corn...can you envision the colors of your garden? Our Green Thumb Club is meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room.

Please bring your ideas and gardening tips. Red Hat Ladies Meeting All ladies are welcome! Our Red Hat Ladies meeting will be on Tuesday, April 26th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ballpark Highlights They have been called shrines, cathedrals, temples and monuments. Some Major League Baseball stadiums are as iconic as the sport itself, and each one has its unique features.

The Chicago Cubs century-old home is full of nostalgic features, and one of the most famous is the ivy that covers the brick walls of the outfield.

Standing 37 feet high and stretching across the left field of the nation s oldest MLB stadium is the fabled Green Monster, a fence that got its name when it was painted in 1947.

6 7 Green Thumb Garden Club Tomatoes, peas, and peppers, pumpkins, squash, and corn...can you envision the colors of your garden? Our Green Thumb Club is meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room. All residents who enjoy playing in the dirt should attend! We will talk about the Cedarlake gardens, we will be identifying some plants, and choosing plots for the season. Please bring your ideas and gardening tips. Red Hat Ladies Meeting All ladies are welcome! Our Red Hat Ladies meeting will be on Tuesday, April 26th, at 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Wear your purple and red and you will be in the raffle drawing! Games, crafts, and refreshments are always a part of our get-togethers! Ballpark Highlights They have been called shrines, cathedrals, temples and monuments. Some Major League Baseball stadiums are as iconic as the sport itself, and each one has its unique features. Here are some that make game days even more memorable. Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs century-old home is full of nostalgic features, and one of the most famous is the ivy that covers the brick walls of the outfield. It was planted in 1937 and grows so thick, baseballs get lost in it. Fenway Park. Standing 37 feet high and stretching across the left field of the nation s oldest MLB stadium is the fabled Green Monster, a fence that got its name when it was painted in Boston Red Sox fans can now watch the game from seats atop it. AT&T Park. The Giants ballpark sports views of the San Francisco Bay. The water is so close that fans can boat and kayak in a cove just off right field in hopes of catching home runs, or splash hits. Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks make their home in the desert city of Phoenix, so it s fitting their stadium has a seating section with a swimming pool and a lifeguard. Tropicana Field. A first for a sports venue, the Tampa Bay Rays have their namesake mascot swimming alongside them in a 10,000-gallon tank in right field. Fans can even touch and feed the 30 cownose rays. Safeco Field. Because of the city s rainy weather, Seattle Mariners fans are used to umbrellas, and its ballfield is outfitted with one, too a retractable roof. Garfield Park Conservatory Ingrid & Easter Egg Tree Fifties Fun Day Joyce, Mary and Stash

April 2016 Let s Welcome Alice Holm! Alice was born in Kankakee, Illinois to Toni and Oliver Duval. She grew up and attended school in Herscher, Illinois, about twenty minutes from Kankakee.

After graduating from high school, her advisors recommended that she work at the local bank. She was eighteen years old when she learned the bookkeeping position there.

Alice met her second husband, Charles, and celebrated over twenty years of marriage. She has twin step-daughters, Cindy and Alicia, and a step-son named, Jim.

7 April 2016 Let s Welcome Alice Holm! Alice was born in Kankakee, Illinois to Toni and Oliver Duval. She grew up and attended school in Herscher, Illinois, about twenty minutes from Kankakee. Alice has two brothers, an older brother, Bob, and a younger brother, George. As they say, she is the rose between two thorns! After graduating from high school, her advisors recommended that she work at the local bank. She was eighteen years old when she learned the bookkeeping position there. Alice worked with a cashier and another bookkeeper at this bank for twenty years! Alice met her husband of twenty years on a blind date! They had three children, Michael, Jim, and Mary Beth. Alice met her second husband, Charles, and celebrated over twenty years of marriage. She has twin step-daughters, Cindy and Alicia, and a step-son named, Jim. Alice also has many grandchildren in her life. She is grandmother to four granddaughters and three grandsons. Alice has traveled to Hawaii and loved seeing many of the islands in Paradise. She has made trips to Ireland and enjoyed the beauty and fun of the music and dancing! Her favorite words of wisdom are, Go with the flow and, Don t sweat the small stuff. Alice moved to American House Cedarlake last December. She is still getting settled in but says she likes living here. Take time to enjoy all the changes in our terrific community.

American House Cedarlake

American House Cedarlake 14800 S Van Dyke Road Plainfield Illinois 60544 (815) 254-3564 americanhouse.com March 2016 Happy St. Patrick s Day! John J.T. Trimmel will be the leprechaun of the hour. He is