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 JoAnn Fanning Executive Director Kathy Smith Assistant Director Patti Adams Life Enrichment Director Michelle Fairchild Culinary Supervisor Susan Hus Housekeeping Supervisor Steve Trammel Maintenance Supervisor Cherie, Ivana, Linda and Sharon Office Important Phone Numbers Main Office (248) 852-1980 The Medical Team (248) 299-9955 Physical Therapy Clinic (248) 416-2997 Beauty Shop (248) 853-5277 OPC Mini Bus (248) 652-4780 HAPPY ST. PATRICK S DAY It s that time again to Get Your Green On. March 17, we invite you to our St. Patrick s Day Bingo Bash starting at 2:00 p.m., with great Irish entertainment with Matt, and light refreshments. Following the music, bingo begins with prizes and more. March 2016 All About Easter Easter, one of the most important holidays in Christianity, celebrates the central event of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. This event is significant to Christians because, through his death and resurrection, Jesus suffered for the sins of the world, yet was able to overcome death. Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the vernal equinox (the first day of spring). During Holy Week, Christians observe Maundy Thursday, when the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples took place; and Good Friday, the day of the crucifixion. The resurrection is then celebrated on Easter Sunday. Children often participate in Easter egg hunts and look forward to visits from the Easter Bunny, who is said to deliver candy and eggs during the night. Our Staff wishes all of you a wonderful holiday.
2 BINGO Welc me FAMILY AND FRIENDS BINGO Family and Friends Bingo is set for Wednesday, March 23, at American House Stone. 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 overall jackpot is $90. The bus will leave at 5:45. IT S CRAZY HAT BINGO NIGHT, SO WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HAT! I HOPE YOU HAVE GOOD LUCK. Elden T. Welcome to Our Community We re thrilled you ve decided to make our community your home. As soon as you ve settled in, we d like to invite you to get acquainted with your neighbors. We ll be hosting plenty of activities in the weeks to come. So glad to have you with us! WELLNESS BINGO The Medical Team will host a Wellness Bingo every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Join us March 9, at 10:30 in our Activity Room. There is no cost for this bingo, but great prizes will be given out to the winners! DO YOU LIKE TO SING? American House has a choir for you to sing in. The choir is made up of residents from all of the communities. You might have seen them singing on TV commercials. If you are interested in joining this fun group of residents, please let Patti Adams know and she will introduce you to Dan, our Choir Director. The choir will practice at our community on March 16, at 1:30. Come out and join them for some fun and songs. ST. PATRICK S DAY PARTY! Auburn Hills is hosting a St. Patrick s Day Party on March 17. Great Irish food and good entertainment. Please sign up in the outings booklet under the calendar. The cost is $5.00. The bus will leave at 11:00 a.m.
3 JOIN US! MEMORY CARE FAMILY EVENT Join Us March 14, at 5:30 p.m. for a Family Memory Care St. Patrick s Day Party. Resident Council Meeting Our next resident council meeting is March 18, at 1:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. We will discuss upcoming news about American House and our community. Valentines With Deerfield. Joyce and Her Gang at the Valentine s Day Party. Residents Celebrating the Chinese New Year! The King and Queen of Mardi Gras, Earl and Delores. Myron Won
Elmwood Birthdays Residents: Jolande W. - March 3 Delores E. - March 9 John R. - March 24 Teuna P. - March 28 Andy B. - March 31 March 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 13 First Day of Spring/Palm Sunday 20 8:30 Music with Mark Smith DR Easter 27 Staff: Sue H. - March 2 Bianca L. - March 9 Ivana P. - March 24 Jenai B. - March 24 Dr. Romadan Here Today 7 10:15 Memory Game LR Dr. Romadan Here Today 14 10:15 Memory Game LR 5:30 MC St. Patrick s Day Party MC Dr. Romadan Here Today 21 10:15 Memory Game LR Dr. Romadan Here Today 28 10:15 Cooking with Mary 10:45 Ladies Lunch & Shopping at Macy s 10:30 Music with Craig Marsden LR 11:15 Eyeglass World Here 10:30 Music with Tom Birchler LR 3:30 Helping Hands for St. Patty s Day AR 1:15 Craft with Tracie AR 2:00 Music in the LR 10:30 Music with Leonard Dow LR 1:30 Memory Game 1 2 8:30 Men s Donuts and Coffee AR 11:00 Name that Tune LR 2:00 Uno Card Game AR 8 10:30 Wellness Bingo AR 1:30 The Price is Right LR 22 23 8:30 Women s Donuts and Coffee AR 2:00 One on One 5:45 Friend & Family Bingo at Stone/ Crazy Hat Day 9 30 Laura Wilkerson Here Today 3 3:30 Music with Dorothy Martin LR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 10 1:30 RHFD with Nancy LR 3:30 The Little Big Band LR 5:15 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Troop 75451 LR 15 16 St. Patrick s Day/Laura Wilkerson 17 Here Today 11:00 Lunch at Auburn Hills Senior Center 2:00 St. Patrick s Day Bingo Bash at 1:30 American House Choir at Elmwood DR Elmwood 3:30 Helping Hands DR 29 8:30 Breakfast at Toasted Bun 2:00 Dominoes AR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 24 2:00 Egg Hunt LR 3:30 Music with David Awong LR Laura Wilkerson Here Today 31 1:00 Massage Therapy LR 2:30 Birthday/New Resident Party & Music with Jack Ferguson DR 3:00 Bingo with Colleen AR 2:00 Sing-A-Long LR 1:15 Resident Council Meeting 3:00 Bingo with Colleen AR Entertainment Outings 4 5 10:00 Therapy Dogs 6:00 Music with Jerry Thomas LR 11 18 Good Friday 25 2:00 One on One SET CLOCKS FORWARD TONIGHT 12 10:00 Therapy Dogs 6:00 H is for Henry Presentation LR 12:00 ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK WALL CALENDAR DAILY: KEY: AR-Activity Room, DR-Dining Room, LR-Living Room, MC-Memory Care 19 26 Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 FUN TIMES Fay and Dan Ruth N. and Friend Earl and Jenelle Easter Eggs By: Brian Rosso, R.D. The Easter egg is a tradition that is celebrated around the world. Many people believe that the egg is a sign of rebirth. Originally, people would take great time and effort to paint and decorate eggs. However, over time, some people chose to use plastic eggs or chocolate eggs instead. Decorating Easter eggs dates back 2,500 years. Countries such as Russia, Romania and Poland still create very detailed colored eggs. Some people prefer tan Easter eggs, so they boil the eggs in water containing onion skins. 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 roll eggs on the ground using a spoon, which is an annual event at the White House. Easter egg hunts are another famous tradition. Beeping Easter eggs are now used to allow the visually impaired the opportunity to also hunt for Easter eggs. Happy Easter! Bob and Kelly at the Pre-game Super Bowl Party! THE EASTER BUNNY WILL BE HERE! Families, friends, grandkids, great-grandkids, neighbors, etc., come and get your picture with the Easter Bunny. American House will take pictures on March 26, at 1:00 p.m. in our living room. Donations will be accepted for The American House Foundation. The Foundation helps so many senior citizens in need in the metropolitan area. SPRING AHEAD - MARCH 12, 2016 - SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED!
7 MASSAGE THERAPY Sign up for a free 10-minute massage. Massage therapist Gayle Delaney will be at Elmwood on March 31 at 1 p.m. in the living room. Please sign up in the hallway, as spots fill up fast. MOVING and GROOVING WITH LISA - Every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. American House and The Medical Team send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of our former residents, Philip B., Nancy D., and Lawrence E. Spiritual Corner 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 and Matt The Rev. Thomas Fischer from Gethsemane Lutheran Church visits us the third Wednesday of every month. This month we visit Gethsemane Lutheran Church for a Lenten service and lunch provided by Gethsemane. Scripture Study Fridays in the activity room at 10 a.m., Jan, Jim, Sandie, Marianne and Kathy lead us in Scripture Study, prayers and hymns. NEED TO KNOW 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. Blood Pressure Checks: Tuesdays, at 12:30 p.m. Foot Doctor - April 6th HELP WANTED - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for our Memory Care Unit no experience necessary. If you enjoy singing and reading the Bible while helping others out, this would be for you. (No teaching or leading involved.) Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. We need help on Thursdays for Moving and Grooving with Lisa. Call Patti Adams, Life Enrichment Director.
March 2016 Luck of the Irish Happy St. Patrick s Day AMERICAN HOUSE ELMWOOD 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309