American House Oakland 1915 Baldwin Ave. Pontiac Michigan 48340 (248) 335-7020 americanhouse.com American House Oakland Staff Laura Broecker Chantal Cornfield Sherry Kuecken Kevin Kendrick Kathy Tuzzolino Tamra Blassingame Denise Clark Executive Director Manager Life Enrichment Director Maintenance Director Housekeeping Supervisor Med Team Supervisor Medical Team Nurse May 2017 IMPORTANT NUMBERS!!! American House Main (248) 335-7020 Katrina S., Family Care Coor. (248) 752-1734 The Medical Team (248) 338-8198 Med. Team Cell Ph (24 hrs) (248) 499-4248 Med Team Rehab (248) 335-9000 Detroit News & Free Press (800) 395-3300 Smart Bus (866) 962-5515 Pontiac Cab Co. (248) 332-8880 AT&T (800) 244-4444 Oakland Press (248) 745-4700 Comcast Cable (800) 934-6489 Rosanne Hair Affair (248) 334-9515 Celebrate Mother s Day! You re invited to join your friends and family on Friday, May 12, at 9:00 at American House Oakland for a special Mother s Day brunch, where you ll enjoy a delightful morning of delicious treats. Daughters, granddaughters and sisters are all welcome and you re sure to cherish this memory for years to come. This popular event is sure to fill up fast, so please RSVP by May 10 by calling the main office at 248-335-7020. Because we have so many fabulous ladies, we ask that you limit your guests to four. There will be a seating chart, so reserve your spot early. Mon, May 29th Memorial Day. Midday Meals will have a moment of silence followed by the National Anthem to honor those we have lost & served our country.
2 We Love Music! **Bob Lowe Friday, May 5, 2:30 **Gary Richards Friday, May 12, 2:30 **The Ban-Joes of MI Friday, May 19, 2:30 **Dan Hays Tuesday, May 23, 7:00 (LO) **Caroljean Tennant Friday, May 26, 2:30 (LO) Pat s Funny Bone Everyone knows Pat tells lots of jokes, so we thought of giving her a spot to tell a monthly funny! Here goes: What do you call a rabbit with fleas? The answer is somewhere else in this Patriot, so let Sherry know you found the answer and get a prize. Loretta looks so fabulous in her birthday crown. We celebrate all birthdays once a month on a Friday. Check the Patriot newsletter so you know when we will celebrate your birthday. Melody May Birthdays Morene K. May 1 Clinton S. May 6 Helen W. May 7 Sandra B. May 7 Vada W. May 8 Vera F. May 10 Shirley K. May 20 Judy P. May 22 Leo R. May 26 Kitty M. May 28 Doris D. May 28 Birthday Meal Happy Birthday to You!! On your birthday we want to make it extra nice with an awesome special meal specifically prepared for you by our culinary staff. You can choose either shrimp scampi or grilled, marinated sirloin steak. You will also be served your own birthday cake. Please give the culinary department 24 hours prior notice of your choice so they can prepare it timely. Enjoy your birthday!! You deserve it. Interesting Cherry Facts By Brian K. Rosso, R.D. Michigan ranks No. 1 in the nation for growing cherries. Traverse City, Mich., is the home of the annual Cherry Festival. Cherries, especially dark cherries, are a greater source of antioxidants than grapes, oranges, plums, strawberries and raspberries combined. There are more than 1,000 different cherry tree varieties in the U.S. It is believed that cherries were discovered around 70 B.C. One cup of cherries has only 74 calories. Cherries are actually part of the rose family. The largest cherry pie ever weighed was 39,683 pounds. Eau Claire, Mich., is known as the Cherry Pit Spitting Capital of the World. It holds an annual cherry pit spitting contest. Cherries contain cyanidin, which is an anti-inflammatory and can help treat gout. The average cherry pie has 250 cherries. The annual U.S. cherry crop is 300 million pounds. Michigan cherries make up 75 percent of this count. Michigan has 35,000 acres of cherry trees.
3 Lake Orion Senior Expo/Health Choir Rehearsal Cinco de Mayo Fun St. Hugo s Healing/Luncheon Trivia at AH Village Mother s Day Brunch Friday Red Hatters Lunch Olive Garden Wear Purple Day for Peace Tailwaggers Therapy Dogs Bingo Bonanza AH Southfield Celebrate May Birthdays Music Envy Performs Men s Club Luncheon Here National Chocolate Chip Day Enjoy some warm fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the bistro on Monday, May 15. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Fri., May 5, at 2:30 in the dining room with margaritas and a nacho bar. We will be also welcoming our new residents to our community. Lake Orion Senior Expo/Health, May 2 Come visit the Orion Center, and take care of yourself. Join us at a FREE Healthcare Expo. Visit our exhibitors for free screenings, and information to meet your health concerns. Plenty of giveaways. Sign up in the outings book. Marvelous May Fun Tue., May 2, 10:30 (LO) Wed., May 3, 1:45 (LO) Here Fri., May 5, 2:30 Tue., May 9, 10:00 (LO) Wed., May 10, 2:00 (LO) Fri., May 12, 9:00 Tue., May 16, 11:30 (LO) Tue., May 16, All Day Sat., May 20, 2:15 (LO) Mon., May 22, 1:30 (LO) Fri., May 26, 2:30 (LO) Sat., May 27, 10:15 (LO) Tue., May 30, 12:00 (CR) Trivia Did you know that trivia helps your brain function and make connections? Why not join Team Trivia? Join our team as we take on AH Village and AH Hazel Park on Wed., May 10, at 2:00. We will be traveling to AH Village. We are working hard to bring our trophy back to AH Oakland, so we are in need of a few players and cheering squad. Please see Sherry if you are interested. Put your game faces on! Bingo Bonanza Time Anyone yell Bingo? We are traveling to AH Southfield for an afternoon of winning!! The bash begins at 2:30, so departure will be at 1:30 on May 22. The cost is $5 per resident, so bring ALL your lucky little charms and be a winner. Wit & Wisdom Your Vote Counts! Monday, May 15, is Employee of the Month voting day. Stop by the Country store on the lower level from 11:15 to 12:45 to cast your vote. Employee of the Month will be announced Tuesday, May 16. We have provided pictures at the voting station to help you recognize a top-notch, OUTSTANDING employee. Scheduled Transportation Bus Information Starts every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Please remember: 1) Your transportation destination is restricted to a 10-mile radius from our community. 2) Dr. appointments take priority. 3) Transportation request forms must be completed and turned into the main office. Please note: we kindly ask for one week advance notice. :)
Oakland May 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 7:00 Worship: Joy Bell Gospel (CH) Happy Mother s Day! 14 7:00 Worship: Victory World Outreach (CH) 21 7:00 Worship: Calvary Mission 28 7:00 Worship: Life Point Church (CH) 1 2:30 Play Penny Pitch Game (LO) 8 10:00 Yoga Exercise (EX) 2:30 Penny Pitch Game (LO) National Chocolate Chip Day! 15 11:15 Vote for Employee of Month (LL) 2:30 Positive Attitude/Energy Seminar 22 10:00 Yoga Exercise (EX) 1:30 Bingo Bonanza at AH Southfield-$5 per resident Memorial Day 29 10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX) 10:45 Walking Club - Resident Led (EX) 2 3 8:30 Shopping to Meijer (LO) 8:30 Breakfast at Stuffed Bun (LO) Cash Only 10:30 Lake Orion Senior Expo and Health Screening (LO) 10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR) 1:45 Choir Practice Here in Lobby 2:30 Play Chair Basketball (LO) 3:00 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 9 10 10:00 Luncheon and Healing Mass at St. Hugo s-all denominations are welcome! 2:15 Penny Pitch Game (LO) Wear Purple for Peace Today! 16 9:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO) 11:30 Red Hatters Lunch out to Olive Garden (LO) 23 9:15 Shopping to Meijer (LO) 11:30 Resident Lunch out to Carmen Trini s (LO) 7:00 Dan Hays (LO) 30 8:30 Shopping to Kroger (LO) 12:00 Men s Club Luncheon in Craft Room on Second Floor 2:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR) 2:00 Trivia Team to Village 3:00 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 17 10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR) 12:30 Choir Practice at West Bloomfield with Sherry (LO) 2:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 24 10:00 Exercise With Resident Volunteer (EX) 10:45 Current Events Discussion - Resident led (BR) 2:30 Bingo $1.25 National Macaroon Day! 31 10:45 Current Events Discussion (BR) 2:30 Bingo $1.25 10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX) 2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor - Resident Caller 10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX) 2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor - Resident Caller 4 11 18 10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX) 1:00 Tigers Baseball with Comcast in theater-hot dogs, chips, & Drinks (TH) 2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor - Resident Caller 10:00 Exercise with Resident Volunteer (EX) 2:15 Card Bingo $1 (AR) 2nd Floor - Resident Caller 25 Cinco de Mayo 5 10:00 Ceramics (CS) 10:15 Drums Alive Exercise (EX) 11:00 Fun Videos (TH) 2:30 Entertainment with Bob Lowe -New Resident Bash and Happy Hour 12 9:00 Special Mother s Day Brunch 11:00 Trivia Time (TH) 2:30 Entertainment with Gary Richards (LO) 19 10:00 Ceramics (CS) 10:15 Drums Alive Exercise (EX) 11:00 Fun Videos (TH) 2:30 Entertainment with The Ban-Joes of MI 26 10:00 Ceramics (CS) 2:30 Entertainment with Caroljean Tennant in Lobby Celebrate May Birthdays Calendar Key BR-Billiards Rm.-first floor AR-Activity Rm.-second floor CH-Chapel-first floor CR-Craft Rm.-second floor CS-Ceramics Rm.-second floor BI-Bistro-first floor DR-Dining Rm.- lower level Outing Entertainment Kentucky Derby Day!! 6 10:00 Chair Zumba (EX) 10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 3:15 Euchre in the Activities Room 7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH) 13 10:00 Exercise Room Open (EX) 10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 2:15 Movie Matinee (TH) 3:15 Euchre in the Activities Room 7:00 Hangman in the Bistro 10:00 Chair Zumba (EX) 10:30 Kings in the Corner in Bistro 2:15 Tailwaggers Visit (LO) 7:00 Movie Night-Bring a Friend (TH) 20 27 10:00 Exercise Room Open (EX) 10:15 Music Envy Trio Performs Patriotic Songs 2:15 Movie Matinee (TH) 3:15 Euchre in the Activities Room 7:00 Hangman in Bistro Calendar Key Cont d. EX-Exercise Rm.-Lower Level East End LO-Lobby-first floor LB-Library-2nd Floor West End TMT-Medical Team-first floor TH-Theater Rm.-Lower level IHR-In-Home Rehab-lower level Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Get the Money!! Refer a Friend! If you know someone you would like to refer to us, you will get rewarded! You earn $500 for each referral that moves into our community. Just inform the Main Office when you make a referral and we will track it, then immediately apply a $500 credit when your rent is due. The referral must reside here for at least 30 days before you receive the credit. Thanks for referrals. Rent Payments Due You can avoid a $25 late fee by paying your rent by the 7th of each month. Get it in on time, save a dime. Friendly Reminder As the weather gets warmer, it is natural for us to want to be outside, whether it is for a walk or sitting out front. Please remember to bring your key to re-enter the building. Enjoy the weather and keep your eyes on the buds that are blooming! Maxine and Max made a special connection back in November during a school project. He loved her handwritten poems so much, he typed them and made her the beautiful book. Great Job, Max. Marie & Dan dressed goofy for April Fools Day! Vada enjoyed the St. Pat s Party! Go Vada! Answer to April s Can You Guess was Sherry!
7 Medical Services at Oakland MONDAYS: Dr. Salloum (Internist) Sign up with Medical Team located on the first floor. The doctor s number is (248) 338-5645. Francesca is available on Thursdays. TUESDAYS: Dr. Binder (Podiatrist) Please call (248) 338-3668. Every Third Wednesday: Dr. Zazaian (Internist) Please call (248) 681-1880 for an appointment. Star EMS (Non-emergency) (866) 973-9999. New resident Lynda shows her support for the Tigers. Bev is having a blast making flower pens with the students. Her smile says it all. How Fun is This Picture?!! Dan & Joan, adorable. Mary Lou, Susan, & Barb enjoyed egg coloring with some volunteers. They loved it! Bugs Bunny!!! Only Emergency Personnel Park Please do not park at the front entrance. The circle drive is for pickups and dropoffs only. Emergency medical vehicles must have access to our building. Any car parked in the circle drive is at risk of being towed. Also, when emergency personnel are in the building, please be aware that they need to get on the elevator before you in order to respond in an appropriate time frame. Thank you for all of your consideration! Look how fun flower pen making is with Dottie & Barb. Happy Birthday, Hattie!! Looking Good!
AMERICAN HOUSE OAKLAND 1915 Baldwin Ave. Pontiac, MI 48340 May 2017