American House Petoskey 2000 E Mitchell Road Petoskey Michigan 49770 (231) 348-2600 americanhouse.com Executive Director Assistant/Life Enrichment Dir. Head Housekeeper Maintenance Supervisor Culinary Director Dee Keil Stacy Lubbers Gina Lewis Justin Bluer Emil Suarez Important Phone Numbers Office (231) 348-2600 AH Fax (231) 348-5910 Comfort Keepers (231) 330-6580 CK Fax (231) 947-9477 Becky Martz/Hair Stylist (231) 633-2266 Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Everything we do at American House is with respect and appreciation for our elders. We view sharing their latter years of life with them and their loved ones as a great honor. Our goal is to provide the most rewarding life experience for each and every resident. July 2016 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Please join us on Friday, July 22nd, at 2:00 pm for a Dog Days of Summer POOCH PARADE!!! Bring your WELL MANNERED DOG IN DRESS UP, and we will have a little parade. Prizes will be awarded to the Best dressed Pooch. Happy hour to follow at 3pm with entertainment and snacks for ALL. Its sure to a be a dog gone good time. RSVP BY July 18th, 2016
2 INFORMATION Friendly Reminders Please DO NOT park in the circle drive. That is for pickup and drop-off only. We must keep that clear for emergency vehicles. Housekeeping: Make sure all your personal washable items are clearly marked with your name or room number. This is the only way to ensure that you get your belongings back! Dietary: If you would like to enjoy a meal with your family member, please give two hours notice. Costs are: Breakfast - $5 Dinner - $7 Supper - $6 Keep in mind that the library is available for your use as well. You could enjoy a private meal or have a birthday celebration. Happy Birthday Mary Jane -July 2 Verva - July 20 Kristine (Kitchen) July 10th Out& About Our Van runs every Monday from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Please let Stacy, in the office know ahead of time if you need to go out to an appointment so she may get you on the schedule early. Thank You LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD On the first Monday of each month we have a Resident meeting. This is where you can voice your cares, concerns, and of course, ideas. A supervisor from each department will be in attendance to answer your questions. Clinical Corner DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DID YOU KNOW... The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Please join Comfort Keepers Nurse Cindy Post Byron on July 26, at 11:00 am. She will talk about the Digestive System; anatomy, disorders and wellness. This little ball of fur belongs to Stacy s daughter Daisha. Her name is Sophie and she is 7 years old. Sophie loves to snuggle anytime of the day.
3 Happy 4th of July WHERE TO WATCH LOCAL FIREWORKS Petoskey July 4th Parade starts at 6 downtown Petoskey Fireworks at 10pm on July 4th Harbor Springs Fireworks at 10pm on July 4th Bay Harbor Fireworks at dusk on July 3 Freedom Ring Let H A P P Y I N D E P E N D E N C E D A Y On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their Independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event. The July 4th, weekend is the most traveled summer holiday because a lot of families use the long weekend for vacations. There are parades of all kinds all over the United States, and fireworks going off everywhere. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!! Monthly Celebrations The biggest celebration in July honors America s independence. If you want to celebrate throughout the month, consider these designations: National Horseradish Month. Add some kick to sandwiches with this spicy condiment. Cell Phone Courtesy Month. Remember, you don t need to answer your cell phone every time it rings. National Ice Cream Month. There are so many flavors of ice cream, you could probably have a different one every day of the month!
Petoskey July 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11:15 Friday Morning Funny 3:15 Rogers Keyboard Classics 1 Outing Entertainment 2 3 Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July 4 12:30 4th of July cookout for dinner 2:30 Movie and popcorn 5:00 Dick Keller Band 5 and conversation 2:30 Wii Bowling 6 11:00 Yoga with Susan 7 11:15 Friday Morning Funny 3:15 Kitty and Jay 8 9 10 11 9:00 OPEN TRANSPORTATION 3:00 Pay to Play BINGO 5:00 Nazarene Worship Choir 12 10:15 Wellness Clinic & Blood Pressure Checks and conversation 2:30 Wii Bowling 13 14 11:15 Card Games 1:30 RESALE SHOPPING TRIP 15 11:15 Friday Funny Videos 3:15 Entertainment by Eddie Francisco 16 17 9:00 OPEN TRANSPORTATION 12:00 Friendship Choir 3:00 Pay to Play BINGO 18 19 11:00 Yoga with Susan 1:30 WALMART SHOPPING TRIP 3:00 Wii Bowling 20 21 12:00 Out to lunch at The Barrel Back in Walloon Lake 22 11:15 Friday Funny Videos 2:00 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER POOCH PARADE 3:15 Music by Owen James 23 24 31 9:00 OPEN TRANSPORTATION 9:00 Foot Care Clinic 3:00 Pay to Play BINGO 25 26 11:00 Nurse Cindy talks about the Digestive System 2:30 Wii Bowling 27 11:15 Reminiscing 28 29 11:15 Friday Funny Videos 2:00 One-on-One Visit 3:15 Entertainment by Steele and Wood 30 Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Talk About It DID YOU KNOW... The butterfly symbolizes the embodiment of the spiritual growth and transcendence perhaps more than any other life form on earth because of the amazing transformation from a little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. The life purpose of every butterfly is to set everything that was once known aside and embrace in the entire new way of being. The butterfly is the symbol of supreme transformations and is filled with Grace, Beauty and the Magic of believing. COMING SOON TO A GARDEN NEAR YOU ARE THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES SPIRITUAL CONNECTION Growing up, we have all seen the beautiful butterflies of summer. As a kid, I am sure we have all found a cocoon (also called Chrysalis) and watched it hatch into a beautiful Butterfly. As you can see in the picture above it s absolutely amazing how beautiful it is to see this happen, and it is hard to imagine that this butterfly was once a little tiny egg the size of a period at the end of a sentence. The milkweed is starting to grow, so if you are outside look closely you might be able to see a cocoon. There comes a time in life where there is so much pain only a lady can bare. The birth of a new life drowns out the pain that was endured. Oh, the precious smile on a baby s face and the laughter shortly thereafter. There is a nothing as precious as a newborn baby, yet to get there is no greater pain. As the seasons come and the seasons go, sometimes painful and slow, we must keep our chin up and learn from the little baby. She knows no sorrow nor distrust, but in her eyes knows nothing but love.
7 Interesting Cherry Facts By: Brian K. Rosso, R.D. Michigan ranks No. 1 in the nation for growing cherries. I hope you find the following facts on cherries interesting. 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. BLUE ANGELS The Blue Angels is the United States Navy s flight demonstrations squadron, with aviators from the Navy and Marines. In 1946 this flying team was formed, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world. The Blue Angels demonstration pilots fly the F/A-18 Hornet, typically in more than 70 shows at over 30 locations throughout the United States. The Blue Angels can be seen here in Traverse City, Michigan at the 2016 National Cherry Festival. Pictured above is a Beautiful cherry tree in full bloom. Spit a Cherry Pit for Good Health Once you eat the cherry, what do you do with the pit? Spit it out at the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship, annually on the first Saturday in July in Eau Claire, Mich. Cherries are a good source of vitamins A and C and potassium. Sour cherries contain more beta carotene than the sweet varieties. They also contain pectin and anthocyanins, which are flavonoids linked to the prevention of cancer and heart disease. Cherries, Cherries and MORE CHERRIES!!!
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