American House West Bloomfield 5859 West Maple Road West Bloomfield Michigan 48322 (248) 538-5283 Fax: (248) 538-5290 WestBloomfield@AmericanHouse.com americanhouse.com July 2016 The Friendly Staff at American House West Bloomfield Barbie Campbell George Simmon IV Jory Brown Kim Hunter Christina Harbin Tonya Borck Angel Merriweather Richard Downs Michael Puchalski Brandi Ellington Executive Director Assistant Director Life Enrichment Director Office Assistant Office Assistant Office Assistant Housekeeping Supvr. Master Chef Maintenance Supervisor Transport Driver Important Phone Numbers Front Office (248) 538-5283 Brandi Ellington (248) 318-2699 Medical Team (248) 737-8209 Med Team Rehab (248) 862-2605 Char Case, Beautician (248) 515-9361 Comcast Cable (800) 266-2278 AT&T (800) 244-4444 Oakland Press (248) 332-8181 Det. Free Press/News (313) 222-6400 Jewish News (248) 354-6060 W.B. Parks & Rec. Bus (248) 706-2411 Site Supervisor Nurse Social Worker The Medical Team Gricelda Battle Angela Crawford, LPN Melissa Faxon Kutinsky
2 Trivia Whiz Monthly Resident Meeting Our Resident Meeting will be held on the second Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m. in the Dining Room. The head of each department will be in attendance to receive feedback. We look forward to seeing you this month on July 11th. Karaoke Night! Personal Transportation Transportation for appointments and/or errands is available Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Remember, your destination must be within a 10-mile radius of our building. For scheduling, please call Brandi Ellington directly or visit the front office. Out& About Residents outside of the Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo. Residents at Temple Israel enjoying a live musical performance. Two of our residents enjoying an afternoon stop for frozen yogurt! Outing Sign-Up The sign-up sheet for all outings will be posted in the front office. Please sign up for all outings at least the day before the outing is to occur. If you decide you cannot attend, let Jory know ASAP. Upcoming Outings Shopping at Target: Wednesday, July 6th Take this time to get some items off your list OR just go to browse around the store. Henry Ford Museum: Tuesday, July 12th Tickets are $19.00. Ladies Day Out: Wednesday, July 20th Let s get the girls together and head out for some lunch to the restaurant of your choice! Gentlemen s Day Out: Wednesday, July 27th Gentleman, let s head out to grab a bite to eat at the restaurant of your choice! Outing Requests Residents, Jory is always accepting new ideas for outings! Please don t hesitate to stop in the office to let her know if there is a place, restaurant or event you would like to visit.
3 Stay Active! Chair Exercise is held at 9:30 am M-F in the Movie Theater Room. Afternoon Exercise will be offered on Saturdays in July. Walk and Roll Club is held Monday and Wednesdays at 1:30. *Note: Exercise Groups are inclusive to all residents. Don t be shy; let s stay active together!! Seated Volleyball Massage Therapy at its finest! Happy Birthday!! Elaine: July 7th Shirley: July 8th Edie: July 13th Mary: July 14th Dolores: July 14th Reva: July 16th Henrietta: July 16th Evelyn: July 19th Stella: July 23rd Jay: July 25th Bessie V.: July 27th Residents, make sure to come down on July 15th for our monthly Birthday Party to celebrate all the wonderful people born in July! Health & Wellness Medical Team Information The medical team is here for you 24/7! It is a full-service home health, personal care and private duty agency. We offer a full range of services that are responsive to our clients needs. Specialties include: *Medicare-certified home health *Diabetes management *Wound and ostomy care *Alzheimer s support and more! Call our office in your American House, (248) 737-8209, or our central number, (734) 779-9700. Need a Doctor? *Legacy Medical Group is here Fridays with Dr. Gietzen. *Advance Medical House Call is here Tuesdays with Nurse Practitioner Laura Wilkerson. *Dr. Migdal, a podiatrist, is here one Wednesday monthly. *Dr. Howell, a podiatrist, also visits every few months.
West Bloomfield July 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Activity Location Key: DR= Dining Room L= Lobby B= Bistro ACR= Arts & Crafts Room MR= Movie Room LB=Library O= Outing Trip" Is One How many words can you come up with using the letters in patriotic? Awe Is One How many words can you come up with using the letters in heat wave? Residents: All Activities are subject to change. Please refer to our Activity Board and daily printouts for the most up-to-date information regarding activities. Thanks for being amazing! 1 10:00 Lighter Side of Life with Sue (L) 1:30 S mores Outdoors (Front Entrance) 3:30 Left-Right-Center (ACR) Entertainment Outings Religious Services 2 10:30 Shabbat Service with Jeanne K. 1:30 Afternoon Exercise DVD 3 1:00 Music with Ron Muka (L) 1:10 Tigers VS Tampa Bay Rays in the Movie Room Independence Day 4 Beauty Salon Open 5 10:30 Adult Coloring (ACR) 1:15 Trivia (L) 2:15 Cracker Jack BINGO (DR) 3:30 Jumbo 5 (ACR) 3:30 Chair Massages with Gayle (LB) 6 10:30 Knitting Class with Catherine (ACR) 10:30 WB Librarian Visits (LB) 10:30 Shopping at Target (O) Schroeder Open Transportation 9-5pm 7 10:45 Catholic Mass with Pastor Ron 1:30 Painting with Susan (Bistro) 3:30 Garbage: The Card Game (ACR) 8 1:30 Passport Day Activity (L) 3:00 Shabbat Service with Edna & Marshall 3:30 Word Scramble (L) 9 10:45 Pet-a-Pet (L) 1:30 Afternoon Exercise DVD 10 1:00 Tigers VS Toronto Blue Jays in the Bistro 17 1:00 Tigers VS Kansas City Royals in the Bistro 3:45 Prayer and Song Group with Anita (LB) Open Transportation 9-5pm 11 10:30 Jewelry Making (ACR) 2:00 Resident Meeting (DR) 3:30 Blackjack (ACR) Open Transportation 9-5pm 18 10:30 Jewelry Making (ACR) 2:30 Cooking Club (ACR) 3:45 Blackjack (ACR) Beauty Salon Open 12 11:00 Henry Ford Museum (O) 1:15 Wii-Bowling 3:30 Tripoley (ACR) Beauty Salon Open 19 10:30 Adult Coloring (ACR) 1:15 Trivia (L) 3:30 Jumbo 5 (ACR) 3:30 Chair Massages with Gayle (LB) 13 11:00 Seated Volleyball (L) Schroeder 6:00 Musical Entertainment with Robin Beck (L) 20 10:30 Knitting Class with Catherine (ACR) 11:00 Ladies Day Out (O) Schroeder Open Transportation 9-5pm 14 11:00 Cranium Crunches (B) 1:15 Bible Study 3:30 Giant Spoons (ACR) Open Transportation 9-5pm 21 11:00 Cranium Crunches (B) 3:30 Garbage: The Card Game (ACR) 15 1:15 Rosary with Mary (South Lounge) 2:30 Resident Birthday Party with Jack Bailey (L) 3:30 Left-Right-Center (ACR) 22 1:30 Ice Cream Shakes (L) 3:00 Shabbat Service with Edna & Marshall 3:30 Monthly Craft (ACR) 16 10:30 Shabbat Service with Jeanne K. 1:00 Hymn Sing with Covenant Baptist (L) 3:30 Fresh Popcorn in the Lobby for Orville Redenbacher Day 23 1:30 Afternoon Exercise DVD 24 1:30 Therapy Dogs International (L) 2:00 Tigers VS Chicago White Sox in the Bistro 3:45 Prayer and Song Group with Anita (LB) 31 12:00 Afternoon Movie 1:00 Tigers VS Houston Astros in the BIstro 6:00 Jim Lauri (L) Open Transportation 9-5pm 25 10:30 Jewelry Making (ACR) 1:30 Music with Christine Schinker (L) 2:45 Walk and Roll Club (L) 3:30 Senior Book Talk (LB) 3:45 Blackjack (ACR) Beauty Salon Open 26 11:00 Seated Volleyball (L) 1:15 Wii-Bowling 3:30 Tripoley (ACR) 27 11:00 Gentleman s Day Out (O) Schroeder 6:00 Music with Charlie Gehringer (L) Open Transportation 9-5pm 28 11:00 Cranium Crunches (B) 1:15 Bible Study 3:30 Giant Spoons (ACR) 29 1:00 Shabbat with Rabbi Polter 1:30 Word Scramble (L) 3:30 Left-Right-Center (ACR) 30 1:30 Afternoon Exercise DVD Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Talk About It Flag Day Celebration! Beauty Salon Open every Tuesday. $5-Hair Removal $8 Nail Clean/Trim $10 Wax Sheets $12 Shave $15 Manicure, Shampoo Set, Haircut $16 Blow Dry and Style $24 Haircut with Blow Dry $30 Haircut with Curl & Style $38-$43 Tint $50 Highlights $58 & up Perm Front Entrance Circle Drive This is for pickups and drop-offs only. Emergency medical vehicles must have access to our building in the event of an emergency. Maintenance Requests Problems with electrical, plumbing, windows, etc.? Contact the front office to file a maintenance order for Mike. Meal Alternate Requests Please remember, meal substitution request forms for dinner and supper must be completed and turned in by 10 a.m. on the day the substitute meal is desired. Dry Cleaning To use the dry- cleaning service, bring your items to the front office. Barb visits on Wednesdays for pickup and drop-off.
7 Jewelry Making Please Note: Monthly Craft! Communion & Rosary Jeanett visits American House one time per week to provide communion. Also, Mary is here on the 3rd Friday of every month to lead Rosary. Fascinating Strawberry Facts By Brian K. Rosso, M.S., R.D. I hope you enjoy the following facts about this delicious fruit. One strawberry contains about 200 seeds The largest strawberry ever picked was half a pound. The average American eats 4.85 pounds of strawberries annually Strawberries are a member of the rose family. Birds are responsible for the spread of strawberry seeds across the country.
July 2016 AMERICAN HOUSE WEST BLOOMFIELD 5859 West Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322