American House North 3375 North Linden Road Flint Michigan 48504 (810) 733-8900 Fax: (810) 733-9970 north@americanhouse.com February 2017 The Friendly Staff at American House North Lisa Alexander Tiffany Giammarco Cathy Aiello Alicia Lewis Dan Grant Karen Rosebush Laurie Hayes Stanley Gilbert Executive Director Assistant Director Life Enrichment Director Culinary Director Maintenance Director Housekeeping Director Office Manager Weekend Manager The Holidays Are Over but the Memories Will Last Forever! The holidays might be over but the memories will live in our hearts forever! Thank you to all of the residents, families and staff of American House North who made the season wonderful! Important Phone Numbers Front Office (810) 733-8900 The Medical Team (810) 733-6111 Med Team Cell Phone (810) 282-8861 Flushing Your Ride (810) 780-8930 Kristi P. - Beautician (248) 245-8183 Linda H. - Beautician (810) 814-1666 Flint Journal (810) 766-6100
2 Shopping Trips February 2017 Shopping trips take place on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 pm. Sign up in the activity book if you are interested in going to the store. Wed., Feb. 1 Bueche s Wed., Feb. 8 Walmart or Dollar Tree Wed., Feb. 15 Kroger Wed., Feb. 22 Meijer Open Transportation Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. is Open Transportation. Don t forget to see Cathy at least 24 hours in advance if you would like to go (within a 10-mile radius). Please understand that medical appointments take priority over any other trips. Remember, we may have to cancel transportation from time to time due to road conditions, temperatures, illness, etc. Please see Cathy for any questions. Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to all our residents celebrating birthdays this month! February Birthdays 2/2 Gail D. 2/3 Yvonne S. 2/4 Sarah T. 2/9 Mark B. 2/11 Aletha F. 2/14 Robert W. 2/16 Pearl K. 2/18 Cynthia M. 2/22 Marilyn D. Birthday Bash Join us on: Thursday, February 16th, at 2:30 p.m. in the lobby to enjoy entertainment by Dan Hays and to celebrate all of this month s birthdays. New Residents & Neighbors The American House North staff would like to welcome the residents that recently moved into our fantastic community. Welcome Home Welcome New Resident Happy Hour We would like to say welcome to all of our new residents. On Friday, February 24th, at 2:30 p.m., we are having a Welcome New Resident Happy Hour in the dining room. Please join us to introduce yourself and get acquainted with a few new friends.
3 Happy Valentine s Day We hope your holiday is filled with sweet sentiments and tasty treats! Facebook Check Us Out on Facebook American House North has a Facebook page where you can see more pictures of our events and see what is coming up. Interesting Chocolate Facts By Brian K. Rosso, R.D. Chocolate is a food enjoyed by most people, especially at Valentine s Day. Here are some interesting facts about chocolate: Worldwide, consumers spend more than $20 billion per year on chocolate products. It takes about 400 cacao beans to create 1 pound of chocolate. Chocolate is a great source of antioxidants, which have been shown to reduce a person s risk of developing cancer or heart disease. Snickers is the No. 1 selling chocolate bar in the world. Eating dark chocolate in moderation can lower a person s cholesterol levels. Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate; however, the consumption of dark chocolate is increasing. Try to eat dark chocolate containing at least 40 percent cacao (will be stated on the chocolate candy wrapper) for the most health benefits. The first United States chocolate factory was built in 1765. The average American eats 12 pounds of chocolate every year. One tablespoon of cocoa powder contains almost 10 percent of the daily requirement for iron intake. The first chocolate candy bar was made in 1842. Chocolate is made from cacao beans. However, the cacao bean is actually a seed. Chocolate can offer some health benefits, but it should be eaten in moderation because of the fat and sugar content. Happy Valentine s Day! Family and Friends
North February 2017 Outings Entertainment Special Events Exercise New Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Black History Month Begins 1 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Bueche Shopping 6:30 Sing a Long (LO) Groundhog Day 2 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 10:00 Free Blood Pressure Checks (TMT) 10:30 Cooking Group (CR) Please sign up 2:30 Entertainment by: Mo (LO) 3 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 2:30 Toni Bingo (DR) 4 Super Bowl Sunday 5 12 19 26 6 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group with Cathy H. (CG) 12:30 Salon Open with Linda 3:00 Hangman Word Games (CG) 13 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group with Cathy H. (CG) 10:30 Craft Sale with FWOGC (CR) 2:30 Remember When (LO) Presidents Day 20 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group with Cathy H. (CG) 12:30 Salon Open with Linda 2:30 Veterans Gathering with Doug Wilson (PR) 2:30 Spouses of veterans gathering with Cathy (DR) Please sign up in the activity book in the office 27 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 10:30 Knitting & Crocheting Group with Cathy H. (CG) 2:30 Brain Storm (CG) 7 10:00 Coffee Hour (DR) Along with a Wellness event with Pam from Guardian Angels. 2:30 Get to Know Your Remote, Question & Answer Seminar with Comcast (in the Fitness Center) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group with Jake M. (CR) 14 10:00 Coffee Hour (DR) 1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 1:45 Afternoon Movie Matinee & Popcorn (TH) 2:30 Montrose United Methodist Church (LO) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group with Jake M. (CR) 6:00 Valentine s Day Celebration 10:00 Coffee Hour (DR) 1:45 Afternoon Movie Matinee & Popcorn (TH) 2:30 Montrose United Methodist Church (LO) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group with Jake M. (CR) 21 28 10:00 Coffee Hour (DR) 1:00 One-on-One Visits with Cathy 1:45 Afternoon Movie Matinee & Popcorn (TH) 2:30 Entertainment by: Dan Hays (LO) 3:30 This Week in History Discussion Group with Jake M. (CR) 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Walmart Shopping 10:00 Mass with St. Robert s Parish (Chapel) 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Kroger Shopping 6:30 Sing a Long (LO) 10:30 Stretch & Relaxation Exercise with Kimberly (FC) 2:30 Meijer Shopping 8 15 22 9 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 10:00 Free Blood Pressure Checks (TMT) 10:30 Trivia (CG) 16 10:00 Free Blood Pressure Checks (TMT) 2:30 Birthday Bash with Entertainment by: Dan Hays (LO) 23 9:30 Eucharist with St. Robert s Parish (CH) 10:00 Free Blood Pressure Checks (TMT) 10:30 Select Games (CG) 10 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 17 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 2:30 Penny Bingo (bring you pennies or you can buy some from Cathy) (DR) 6:30 Show To Go Singers (Clio Cast & Crew) (LO) 24 10:00 Fun & Fit Chair Exercise with Cathy (FC) 2:30 Welcome New Resident Happy Hour with Entertainment by: Brian Dixson (DR) Calendar Codes LO = Lobby DR = Dining Room CG = Card & Game Room FC = Fitness Center TH = Movie Theater PR = Pool Room CR = Craft Room LI = Library CH = Chapel TMT=The Medical Team 11 18 25 11:00 Girl Scouts Here to Sell Girl Scout Cookies 11-1 (LO) Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC
6 Enjoying the Party The Human Heart Not only is the heart a familiar symbol of Valentine s Day, but it s also the focus of another February observance: American Heart Month. Celebrate this incredible organ with these facts: Every day, the heart beats around 100,000 times. During the average person s lifespan, the heart may beat 3 billion times. A healthy adult heart beats 60 to 100 times a minute at rest. Well-trained athletes usually have a slower resting heart rate. In most people, the heart is located in the center of the chest, between the lungs, with the largest part of the organ tilting toward the left. The left lung is smaller than the right lung to allow room for the heart. Make two fists and hold them together. This is roughly the size of your heart. The average heart weighs between 8 and 10 ounces, or about the same weight as an apple. A man s heart is about 25 percent larger than a woman s and can pump more blood in a single beat. Female hearts make up for their smaller size by beating faster, by about 8 beats per minute. The heart does the most physical work of any muscle during a lifetime, pumping 1.5 gallons of blood every minute. Happy Day
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February 2017 Perseverance&spirit have done wonders in all ages. GEORGE WASHINGTON THIRD MONDAY IN FEBRUARY PRESIDENTS DAY AMERICAN HOUSE NORTH 3375 N. Linden Road Flint, MI 48504