American House Elmwood 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills Michigan 48309 (248) 852-1980 Fax: (248) 852-8393 elmwood@americanhouse.com americanhouse.com January 2018 Our Friendly Staff Kathy Porman Executive Director Kathy Smith Assistant Director Patti Adams Life Enrichment Director, C.D.P. Kayla Smitterberg Life Enrichment Assistant Michelle Fairchild Culinary Supervisor Susan Hus Housekeeping Supervisor Steve Trammel Maintenance Supervisor Linda, Sharon and Sandra Office Important Phone Numbers Main Office (248) 852-1980 The Medical Team (248) 299-9955 Beauty Shop (248) 853-5277 OPC Mini Bus (248) 652-4780 With a new year ahead of us, it is a pleasure to reflect upon the good times we had in our community last year. We have shared wonderful news, as well as unfortunate sorrow. We know we have many blessings for which we should be thankful and possibilities that await us as we approach the months ahead. 2018 brings with it new opportunities to help fellow neighbors in our community and to support the larger community that surrounds us. Keep an eye on this newsletter as we bring you notice of familiar events and important news. Please let us know if you have an idea for something new and exciting that we can plan together. As always, give us a call or stop by during office hours to discuss activities that might benefit all residents of our community. We wish you joy and peace and a happy New Year!
2 BINGO BINGO BASH This month s BINGO BASH is Monday, Jan. 29, at 3:00 p.m. at American House Village. Four American Houses will join together for a bingo game like no other. Cost is $1.25 for up to four cards. The bus will leave at 2:00 p.m. FAMILY AND FRIENDS BINGO Family and Friends Bingo is set for Wednesday, January 10, at American House Elmwood. 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. Welc me CHARLIE D. ANN L. AND JEAN L. HELEN AND SID B. AUBURN HILLS SENIOR CENTER WINTER PARTY The Auburn Hills Senior Center invites us to attend their Winter Party luncheon on January 19, at 11 a.m. Be sure to sign up in the hallway. Cost is $5.00 by January 4th. Thank You The employees at American House Elmwood thank you for your generosity. We all try to do that little bit extra when it comes to making sure our residents are comfortable and well looked after. Your contribution is a sign to us that we are doing what it takes to promote those values. Again, from all the employees at American House Elmwood, thank you for your kindness and generosity. Maintenance Corner Steve Trammel Let s celebrate Maintenance Day, January 18, by sending Steve a thank-you card for all he does for our community. He is such a hard worker and is always going out of his way to help someone. Thank you, Steve! Stop by Patti s office to sign his card.
3 Jan. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 4, at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 4, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 9, at 1:45 p.m. Jan 11, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 16, at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 20, at 6:00 p.m. Jan. 23, at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at 1:00 p.m. EVENTS AT ELMWOOD Music with Kathleen Sabino Free Blood Pressure Checks by Roch. Hills Fire Dept. Music with Tom Birchler Cookies and Crafts with Deerfield Elementary Music with Greg Greer Music with Matt Drinkard Music with Jerry Thomas Music with Dennis Farac New Resident/Birthday Party and Music by Kroon Positive Thought Do not wait until conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect. Alan Cohen Health Benefits of Garlic By Emily Beard, Nutrition Intern This month, I am writing about the health benefits of eating garlic. Fresh garlic is available in grocery stores all year round. Look for bulbs that are plump with unbroken skin and are not soft, shriveled or beginning to sprout. Any sign of rotting can greatly affect garlic s flavor and texture. *Tip: Gently squeeze the bulb between your fingers, and if it feels firm, not damp, then you are choosing good quality garlic! When it comes to cooking garlic, avoid using high heat, and remember that the longer it is cooked, the more its health benefits are lost! Therefore, it is best to add it to the pan when the food is almost done, or add it raw at the very end. Health benefits from eating garlic can include: Improvements in heart health Reduced arthritis pain Lower blood pressure Reduced inflammation Improvements in memory and brain function Better blood sugar control Interesting fact: Garlic could help to reverse hair loss! According to research in European countries, applying garlic gel on the scalp twice a day for three months showed promise in treating a condition called alopecia (an autoimmune skin disease that results in hair loss all over the body). Keep in mind: If you enjoy eating raw garlic but hate the garlic breath that results, chew on some fresh parsley or mint leaves to counteract the aftertaste. It really, truly works! BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday Resident Birthdays Mary Katy G. January 2 Florence C. January 7 Connie S. January 31 Staff Birthdays Caitlyn N. January 12 Ann B. January 15 Linda B. January 31 January birthdays and the new residents celebration will be on Jan. 25 at 1:00 p.m. in the living room with Music from Kroon.
Elmwood January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 New Year's Day 1 1:00 Music in the Living Room 3:00 Movie about Cat s LR Dr. Romadan Here 8 1:00 Putting Competition LR 2:30 Bingo AR Beauty Salon Open/Christine 2 10:30 Music with Kathleen Sabino LR 2:30 Records and Root Beer DR Beauty Salon Open/ Christine 9 10:45 Wii Bowling LR 1:45 Cookies and Crafts with Deerfield Elementary DR 3:30 Crafts with Goodlife AR 3 10:30 Pick a Color - Name Everything that Color LR 2:00 Crafts/Coloring AR 10 10:30 Wellness Bingo AR 1:30 A Ride in the Neighborhood 6:45 Family and Friends Bingo DR 4 9:30 Movin & Groovin with Kathleen LR 12:30 Rochester Hills Fire Dept. Free Blood Pressure LR 2:00 Root Beer and Records DR 3:30 Music with Tom Birchler LR 11 9:30 Exercise with SydFit AR 2:00 Popcorn and Pop DR 3:30 Music with Greg Greer LR 5 2:00 Coffee and You Be the Judge DR 12 2:00 Pop, Chips and Dips (DR) Entertainment Outings 6 13 National Activity Professionals Week - Jan. 21-27 14 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Dr. 15 Romadan Here 12:45 Trip to the Dollar Store 2:30 Bingo AR Island Theme Week/Dr. Romadan 22 Here 10:30 Bus to Bahama Breeze for Lunch 2:30 Bingo AR Beauty Salon Open/Christine 16 10:30 Music with Matt Drinkard LR 3:00 Coffee and You Be the Judge DR Foot Dr. Here Today/Beauty Salon Open 23 10:30 Would You Rather? LR 2:30 Island Music with Dennis Farac DR 11:00 Music with Pastor Fischer LR 2:00 Crafts/Coloring AR 10:30 Picture Reminisce LR 1:30 Visit the Islands on the ipad LR 17 24 Maintenance Worker Day 18 9:30 Exercise with SydFit AR 1:00 Massage with Gayle MC 3:30 Music in the Living Room TBD 25 9:30 Exercise with SydFit AR 1:00 Music with Kroon LR 2:00 Cake and Island Bingo DR 19 11:00 Winter Party at Auburn Hills Senior Center 2:00 Coffee and You Be the Judge (DR) 26 1:15 Resident Council Meeting AR 2:00 Coffee and You Be the Judge (DR) 6:30 Movie Night - Blue Hawaii w/popcorn LR 20 6:00 Music with Jerry Thomas LR 27 28 Dr. Romadan Here 29 2:00 Bingo Bash at American House Village $1.25 Beauty Salon Open/Christine 30 10:30 Resident Tea AR 3:00 Wii Bowling LR 31 8:15 Mass and Breakfast Out 1:30 Bowling LR ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! AR-Activity Room DR-Dining Room LR-Living Room MC-Memory Care Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Talk About It Sharon and Santa Tracie, Santa and Patti Santa and June Did you know American House Elmwood is on Facebook? We love to share what s happening at our community! Stay in the know by liking and following our Facebook page. Follow these 4 easy steps and soon, you ll see posts and pictures from American House Elmwood in your Facebook News Feed. Step 1: Go to www.americanhouse.com Step 2: Find American House Elmwood by searching under Our Communities at the top of the page. Step 3: Once on our website, click on the Facebook icon located on the right side, under our contact information. Step 4: Click the Like and Follow buttons located underneath our community s cover photo. We love to share what s happening in our community. Stay in the know by liking and following our Facebook page. ISLAND WEEK To start off our Island Theme Week, January 22, we will head to lunch at Bahama Breeze in Troy. They have great food and a wonderful island atmosphere. Please sign up to go. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. June and Her Family Oliva and Santa Jan. 10, at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15, at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 19, at 11:00 a.m. Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 30, at 8:15 a.m. FUN OUTINGS! A Ride in the Neighborhood Dollar Tree Store Auburn Hills Winter Party Lunch at Bahama Breeze in Troy Mass at St. Thomas More and Breakfast Popcorn Pick: Blue Hawaii - Jan. 26th at 6:30 p.m. Paradise was the setting for Elvis Presley s eighth big-screen role, and fans made this 1961 romantic comedy the star s most successful movie. Presley plays Chad Gates, an ex-gi who comes home to Hawaii, but instead of joining the family s fruitful pineapple business, he takes a job as a tour guide. Light, funny and filled with scenes of the islands beauty and culture plus a hit soundtrack of 14 songs, including Can t Help Falling in Love the film makes for a perfect escape from the winter blahs.
7 NEED TO KNOW HEALTH NEWS!! MASSAGE THERAPY Sign up for a free 10-minute massage. Massage therapist Gayle Delaney will be at Elmwood on January 18, at 1:00 p.m. American House and the Medical Team send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of our former resident Teuna P. National Activity Professionals Week - Jan. 21-27 I would like to thank all the residents for making my job so much fun. It s such a pleasure working with all of you! Patti Adams 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. Scripture Study Fridays in the Activity Room at 10 a.m., Jim, Sandie, Kathy and Audrey lead us in Scripture Study, prayers and hymns. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested, please contact Patti Adams. Events With Gethsemane Lutheran Church Due to vacation, we will not be attending Gethsemane Service and Lunch this month. January 9, at 3:30, Goodlife will do crafts in our Activity Room. Rev. Thomas Fischer, from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, will play beautiful hymns on the piano on January 17, at 11:00 a.m. DR. SUZANNE ROMADAN, MD, MONDAYS LAURA WILKERSON, NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR CHRISTINE MAXIM, TUESDAYS DR. SHERYL BENZTLEY, PODIATRIST Next visit is January 23
January 2018 winter comforts AMERICAN HOUSE ELMWOOD 2251 West Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309