American House Southfield 27577 Lahser Road Southfield Michigan 48034 (248) 353-5835 americanhouse.com June 2016 Welc me Your Friendly American House Staff Belinda Smith Landon Carter Alexandra Allie Jenna Shelby John Williams Reginald Glaspie Marla Ross Senior Executive Director Assistant Director Building 2 Executive Director Life Enrichment Director Culinary Supervisor Maintenance Director Housekeeping Supervisor Welcome to American House Southfield Welcome to American House. Our community is dedicated to making sure you feel at home. We have had several residents move in this month, and we would like to extend a warm welcome to those who are new to our community. Summer is here, so let s get outside and enjoy some of those warm rays of sunshine! We d like to wish all the dads in our community a Happy Father s Day! We invite you to join our Father s Day festivities, that will begin on Monday, June 13, 2016. Please join us for our annual Father s Day BBQ, 12:00 p.m.-1 p.m. in the Dining Room. Meal tickets are available in the Main Office for the low cost of $10. Happy Father s Day! Have a blessed day filled with love!
2 Welc me New Residents Mary H. Nancy C. Please join us in welcoming our new residents with a warm American House welcome on Friday, June 3rd, at 3 p.m. for our monthly Happy Hour Meet and Greet. Light refreshments will be served as everyone enjoys live entertainment. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of some of our dear residents. Please extend your support and condolences to the families of: Marion R. Reverend Minnie W. Maintenance Corner Just Some Friendly Reminders As the summer season finally sets in, we would like to take a moment to remind you of a few things to keep this community in the wonderful shape it is in, please remind your visitors as well. Firstly, please do not throw trash on the ground, or leave it lying around, and if you do see any trash around, please pick it up so we can keep our buildings clean. Secondly, please refrain from parking behind or in front of our buses; they are used frequently and need a clear path to move, and those are also fire lanes for fire and rescue buses. If you need additional parking space, you can park near the entrances to the building, or on the opposite side of the parking circle. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF APARTMENTS! Please do not remove plants, flowers, or vegetables from our garden or garden beds. Also, please remember that smoking areas are under the carports across from the entrances. Please do not smoke at the entrance to the building and do not leave cigarette butts lying around; we have cigarette cans to dispose of them cleanly. Please work with us in making sure our building is a shining example of beauty. Thank you; your cooperation is greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful Summer season! Maintenance Director Reginald Glaspie Director s Corner Dear Residents, The sun is shining, the grass is green, and the flowers are blooming; what better way to start our summer season. Our community would like to celebrate Father s Day throughout the month of June, with several Father s Day festivities. Your American House family would like to wish all dads out there a very special Happy Father s Day. We hope you all have a wonderful summer season, filled with joy, and new memories! Senior Executive Director Belinda Smith Oakland County Picnic It s that time again. Our annual Oakland County Picnic will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jaycee Park in Troy. However, the bus will depart at 10:15 a.m. If you would like to attend this afternoon of excitement, enjoy a picnic, dancing, and more. Please sign up in the Activity Book, located in the Main Lobby of Building 1. Hurry, seats are limited!
3 Wit & Wisdom American House Amenities Luxurious, affordable apartments that are maintenance-free. Access to meals, housekeeping, laundry and personal-care services. Social, cultural, recreational and fitness activities organized by our Lifestyles Director, with complimentary scheduled personal transportation. On-site physical therapy clinic, fitness room, computer room with Internet access and general store. Lighted parking and controlled entrances. On-site beauty salon/barbershop. Month-to-month rental packages. Contact our office any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (248) 353-5835, or visit us at 27577 Lahser Rd., Southfield, MI. Building 2 Call Alexandra Allie at (248) 809-6622 Life Enrichment Department - Call Jenna at (248) 353-5835 HEALTHY LIVING After 5 p.m. - Emergency Phone: (248) 208-0096 After 8 p.m. please contact Clarence at (248) 353-5835 In-Home Doctor Visits Dr. Cohen, MD Call for appointment, (313) 972-9001. All Dr. Cohen visits will take place in your private apartment. In-Home Podiatry Visits For appointment, call Beverly at Downriver Internist Dr. Sheryl Bentzley s office, (formally known as Dr. Mansky s office) (313) 382-0505 Free Blood Pressure Checks Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. (VM) (subject to change) On-Site Physical Therapy Clinic By Spectrum Home Care, Inc. For appointment, call (248) 591-9500. FITNESS OPTIONS We offer several different fitness classes such as Morning Stretch, Tai Chi, Stretch Stride and Strive, and Walking Club, and Strength & Balance. Fitness Room Always open. Equipped with treadmills, weight machines, etc. Weight Room All residents interested in building strength, toning up or trimming down are encouraged to visit our weight room. Dietary/ Kitchen - Call Chef John at (248) 353-2164 Housekeeping Call Marla, (248) 914-2345 Manicurist Call Milica at (248) 227-5827 Hair Salon, Call Roxanne at (248) 252-3723 Wise Is One How many words can you come up with using the letters in strawberries?
Southfield June 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 12 Father s Day 19 26 2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby) 2:30 Name that Movie (BLD #2 Lobby) 5:00 Father s Dinner and Movie (VM) 2:30 Name that Place (BLD #2 Lobby) 2:30 Name that Show (BLD #2 Lobby) 6 13 20 27 11:00 Take Out Tuesday 2:00 Takes & Makes Discussion Group: This Generation 3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans 11:00 Flag Day Celebration (DR) 12:00 Table Top Tuesday 2:00 Takes & Makes Discussion Group: Gardening 411 3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans 6:00 Men s Night (VM) 7 14 21 10:00 CVS Trip 12:00 Table Top Tuesday 2:00 Takes & Makes Discussion Group: Technology 3:00 Fire Safety Meeting (DR) 10:00 Dollar Tree Trip 12:00 Table Top Tuesday 1:30 Arts & Crafts (VM) 3:00 Giving Back: Postcards to Veterans 28 2:30 Jeopardy (VM) 8 4:00 Casino Night (DR) 10:00 Father s Fishing Foray 10:30 Oakland County Picnic 1 15 22 29 10:00 Sea Life Aquarium Trip 12:00 KENO w/ Friends from A.H. Hazel Park (VM) 9:30 Morley s Candy Trip 6:00 Ladies Night (VM) 2 9 16 23 30 10:00 Kroger Trip 1:30 Travel Time: Let s go to Florida 2:30 Helping Hands (DR) 3:00 Happy Hour Meet and Greet and Birthday Bash (DR) 9:00 Greektown Casino Trip 2:00 Vakasha Game (VM) 3:00 Fun Friday Game Day (DR) 10:00 Kroger Trip 2:30 Helping Hands (DR) 3:00 Happy Hour (Fathers Day Special Event) (DR) 2:30 Helping Hands (DR) 2:30 KENO at A.H. Hazel Park 3:00 Fun Friday Game Day (DR) 3 10 17 24 Entertainment Outings New Activity Health and Fitness 4 11 18 25 10:30 Men s Trip Bowling (more details to come) Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Our Mother s Day Fashion Show went better than we could have dreamed, thanks to our great models. We have many new activities, such as our new Stretch, Stride, and Strive, a stretching and walking activity. We also have Takes and Makes, a new discussion group for the opinions of you and your neighbors. Giving Back gives you the chance to help others outside the community. Toss and Talk is all about getting to know your fellow residents using the question ball. Table-top Tuesdays are at lunch; work with your friends to win a prize. Jeopardy is like the show; come answer questions for a chance at a prize. Further, we have a Splash of Color, a painting activity. We also have Viewing from Afar; see exotic places without the hassle of airports. Robert, Rita, Richard, Clarice, & Sarah wait patiently for their chance to shine at the Fashion Show. Wilmer and Laurine smile for the camera before going out to flaunt their fabulous outfits at the Fashion Show. Ruth and Jerelene prepare to walk down the red carpet and show their stuff for the Fashion Show. Sarah, Latrelle, and Mazie await the Fashion Show while talking about the types of tea that they will drink afterwards. Free Personal Errand Transportation Service W/ Renee Free transportation is available by appointment only on Thursdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Fridays 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Call (248) 880-9130. Calling at least three days in advance is advised. American House provides free transportation to any destination within a 10-mile radius of our property. The bus driver will call you back to confirm all requests for transportation. Unconfirmed requests may not be honored. Medical and business appointments will be scheduled first. No doctors appointments after 2 p.m. Please utilize scheduled shopping trips whenever possible. You may share a ride to the same destination with other residents. Riders will be given the van driver s phone number to call when ready to return. Van has a wheelchair lift.
7 Happy Birthday to All of Our June Babies! Janice H. 1 Reginald R. 2 Janie B. 3 Joan M. 6 Gwendolyn P. 12 Gloria T. 16 Ada C. 17 Vera W. 17 Minnie A. 21 Norman T. 23 Preston J. 24 Marjorie B. 25 Lois S. 28 Join us on Friday, June 3rd, at 3 p.m. during Happy Hour in the Dining Room for our monthly Birthday Bash. Light refreshments will be served. See you there! Choir Performance It is with great joy that we would like to report the exquisite performance given by our very own choir, working alongside the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on April 27th. Long into the night they sang to the Orchestra s music, causing awe and tears at the beauty of their voices. Make sure to congratulate our performers, and take a look at some of their photos from the event. We are so proud of all of them, they did such an amazing job, as always. Remember, it s never too late to join in on all of the fun! Beautiful Evening Our Choir members did a wonderful job at their performance! Laurine and Dorothy take a picture while Maisey smiles from behind. Great job, ladies! Wilmer and Herman smile for the camera after getting all dressed up for the Choir Performance. Maisey and Linda take a break from practicing before their performance to smile for our camera. Jenna with Maisey just before the wonderful performance. Laugh Lines Volunteer Corner A huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers for all of their help to make this American House better: Mavis S. Rose D. Lady Laurine R. Ruth P. Mary M. Rita A. Thelma P. Mazie B. Ed K. Thelma S. Lucy K. Jackie M. A Day for Dads Father s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. It is a time to honor fathers, celebrate fatherhood and appreciate the influence of fathers in society. Let all the fathers in your life know how special they are on this day just for them.
June 2016 HAPPY FATHER S DAY