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American House Cedarlake

14800 S Van Dyke Road | Plainfield | Illinois | 60544(815) 254-3564 | americanhouse.com

April 2016

Sara Friel, Executive DirectorLisa Choinski, Assistant Executive Director

Patti Eulitz, Life Enrichment DirectorSam Bugarsky, Culinary Director

Jesus Ortiz, Maintenance DirectorCrystal Eichhorst, Sales & Marketing Director

Carol Malinoski, AL Wellness Director

Walk Around the Pond!Wouldn’t it be fun for all of us to combine the

great outdoors with physical activity? Ourbeautiful grounds offer many paths to follow

while breathing in fresh air. Weatherpermitting, let’s begin to go outside for someshort movement sessions. The pond offers

sights and sounds of Spring and is surroundedwith a great walking path and benches. The

gazebo is a short trek and a quiet place to sitand view nature. Our walks can start out shortand sweet, but still be very effective for moodenhancement and change of routine. Meet on

April 6th @ 10:30 a.m. in the Library.

National Volunteer WeekApril 10 - 16, 2016

This week is about inspiring, recognizing andencouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to

engage in their communities. It is aboutdemonstrating to the nation that by working together,

we have the fortitude to meet and accomplish ourgoals. Through their services, volunteers make an

extraordinary impact offering hope, making sacrificesto lift up the people around them as well as those

they have never met. As they do, volunteers give newlife to the values that bind us together as Americans.Volunteer recognition is a way to say “thank you” tothose who make a difference in our community. Ourcommunity is a better place because of the efforts of

volunteers. Heartfelt appreciation goes out to thegenerous people among us who give from

their hearts.Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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April Birthdays

4-2 Kathryn M.4-4 Vivian M.4-7 Ann Z.4-8 Stanley P.4-14 Mary H.4-21 Curtis W.4-22 Catherine T.4-23 George A.4-24 Catherine A.4-24 Tom M.4-26 Dolores L.4-26 Ron R.4-26 Bill S.4-28 Betty E.4-29 Bob L.

Tim WilseyPresents:

Friday, April 8, 2016@ 10:30 a.m.

in the CommunityRoom

Princess Diana-Tim will present a

look at a woman whocaptivated the world

by her marriage,actions, dedicationand grace and thetragic accident thatshocked the worldand changed the

future.

Beautiful Spring BlossomsFreshly blooming flowers are one of

the sure signs of spring. Breathe in thebeauty of these seasonal favorites:

Tulip. A classic symbol of spring,tulips are native to Central Asia but arenow commonly associated with theNetherlands. Tulips are available innearly every color of the rainbow.

Daffodil. Commonly called narcissus,which is the botanical genus that alsoincludes jonquils and paperwhites, thetrumpet-shaped daffodil is mostpopularly available in yellow shades, butthey can also be white, orange, pinkor two-toned.

Crocus. In some parts of the country,certain varieties of crocus peek up outof the snow to signal the arrival ofspring. Their cup-shaped blossoms aretypically yellow, white or purple.

Pansy. This annual is one of thebest flowers to plant in early springcontainers, since they bloom best incooler weather. Common colorsinclude yellow, purple and blue,and the “smiling” centers of two-tonedvarieties are cheerful choices for thechanging seasons.

Hyacinth. There’s no mistaking theintense, sweet fragrance of this flower,which has tiny star-shaped blooms thatgrow in a bell-shaped cluster along asingle stem. Colors range from whiteand pale pink to deep indigo.

Chris CollettiThursday, April 21, 2016 at

2:30 p.m.in the Community Room

The energetic, versatile, powerfulsinger and entertainer, Chris

Colletti will be here again. Sincehe broke into the entertainmentscene more than twenty yearsago, the Chicago native has

done it all! From musical theatreproductions to restaurants andlounges, from intimate concerts

to outdoor festivals, fromconventions and trade shows tocorporate and charity events, hehas brought his love of music toaudiences everywhere. His freshapproach to the music of the BigBand Era leaves his audience inawe. Whether he croons “TimeAfter Time,” or belts out “NewYork, New York,” he offers that

elusive quality of class. Chris hasappeared on major cruise lines

and has been featured in musicaltheatre productions. He will take

you on a journey back to asweeter time, a simpler time ....atime when a song and its lyricsreally meant something. Come

and hear for yourself!

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Spring Hand Bell Concert

The Charming Chimers

Our very own Charming Chimers will be performingon Friday, April 1, 2016! The musicians have been

working diligently on some new music for yourenjoyment. Their performance will begin at 2:30 p.m.and will be held in the Community room. Won’t you

please join them as they perform selections withspring, Easter, and patriotic themed pieces. They will

transform the gray of the past season into thebrightness of Spring. Welcome Chimers and

welcome Spring!

Resident TownHall Meeting

We are holding two Town Hallmeetings on Wednesday,

April 13, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. and3:00 p.m.

in the Community Room.We encourage everyone to attend

one of the meetings andlearn about all the new thingsgoing on in our community.

Sandi Sylver, Storyteller,Ventriloquist, Songstress

“LIFE! LOVE! LAUGHTER!”Her performances feature stories,

music, and a variety of ventriloquistpuppets, all of which are

guaranteed to have hearts warmingand bellies laughing. Sandi weavesoriginal stories with those she lovesand picked up along the way; manyhave songs to enhance the telling.Visit with Sandi and her “friends” in

the Community Room on Friday,April 29th at10:30 a.m.

Birthday Celebration With“Mo’ Beat Blues” Show

This is something much more thanjust the Blues. Samuel Lozada hasbeen called the Louis Armstrong ofthe harmonica. Harry Porterfield of

the CBS Channel 2 News calls Sam,“a music machine!” Sam of Mo’ BeatBlues is back to celebrate our Aprilbirthdays. He will be performing on

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. inthe Community Room. Sam sings the

blues, jazz, swing, harmony, andcountry rock.

A good time is guaranteed!

Phone Numbers

Front Desk(815) 254-3564

LunchReservations

Taken8 a.m.–8 p.m.

(815) 733-0078

CedarlakeCell Phone(815) 733-0078

Cedarlake BusTom’s Number:815-353-2874

Wellness Center(815) 267-3790

Comcast1-(800) 266-2278

AT&T1-(800) 244-4444

Hair SalonColleen

Thursdays 1–5 p.m.(815) 405-2717

VickiFridays 8 - 4 &

Wednesdays 8 - 4(815) 955-6991

PlainfieldLibrary

(815) 436-6639

Pace Bus(800) 244-4410

PlainfieldShuttle

(815) 436-1112

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Cedarlake

ActivitiesOutingsEntertainmentResident Run Activities

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayRoom Key

AC - Arts and Crafts Room (3rdFloor in Wheatland Building)CD - Cedar RoomCR - Community RoomL - Loft (Renwick)Ll - Library (Renwick)W - Wellness CenterRL - Renwick Lounge (2nd Floor)

“April Hath Put a Spirit of Youth inEverything.”

April Fools' Day 18:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Creative Writing (RL)2:00 No Movie!2:30 Hand Bell Spring Concert

(CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

210:30 Drum Circle (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Mr. Roberts (CR)

31:00 Bunco (AC)1:00 Nondenominational

Service (CR)2:00 Movie: April Love (CR)

410:30 Jewelry Making (AC)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)4:00 Sox/Cubs-Welcome to 2016

Baseball! Refreshments/Bean BagBaseball Game (CR)

6:30 Bingo (CR)

59:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation

in Wheatland Fireside Lounge10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Greeting Card Making (AC)2:30 Mo’ Beat Blues Entertainment

(CR)3:30 Birthday Party (CD)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)

National Walking Day! 68:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Movie Committee Meeting (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Cedarlake Cares Meeting (RL)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)

78:30 Bus Transportation9:00 Bus Transportation

10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-House Game (CR)12:00 Kohl’s Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 “Around the World in 60 Minutes”

Entertainment by Heather Braoudakis(CR)

4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)

88:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Presentation by TimWilsey: Princess Diana(CR)

2:00 Movie: The Aviator (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

910:30 Bingo (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: A Walk In the

Sun (CR)6:00 Happy Hour (CD)

101:00 Nondenominational

Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: Fury (CR)

1110:30 Spring Crafts (AC)1:30 Left-Center-Right Dice Game (AC)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Schwan’s Foods (Ll)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)6:30 Bingo (CR)

129:30 Tuesday Tangents-

Conversation in WheatlandFireside Lounge

10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Community Life Meeting (RL)11:00 Cooper’s Hawk Winery Outing

2:30 Trivia (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Town Hall Meeting (CR)1:00 Centennial Dice Game (AC)1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Town Hall Meeting (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Resident Ambassador Meeting (CD)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)


10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-HouseGame (CR)

12:00 Aldi Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 John Boda Entertainment“Big Bands” (CR)

2:00 Elmhurst College Women’sChoir to Sing (CR)

3:00 Scrabble (AC)3:30 Movie: The Irish Tenors (CR)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

1610:00 Private Party until 1:15

p.m. (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Meet the Fockers

(CR)


Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: The Age of

Adaline (CR)

1810:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)1:00 Adult Coloring (RL)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor


199:00 New Resident Orientation (AC)9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation

in Wheatland Fireside Lounge10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Mind Benders (RL)2:30 Green Thumb Garden Meeting

(AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Assisted Living vs. IndependentLiving “What’s the Difference?”Presentation by Tracey Abrams (CR)

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Beanbag Baseball Game (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)



12:00 Caputo’s Grocery Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 Chris Colletti Entertainment (CR)3:00 Culinary Meeting (CD)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)

Earth Day 228:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Great Courses (CR)2:00 Movie: True Grit (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

2312:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Modern Marvels:

Architectural Wonders;Golden Gate Bridge, St.Louis Arch (CR)

6:00 Happy Hour (CD)


Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: The Russians are

Coming, The Russiansare Coming (CR)

2510:30 TRIAD - Severe Weather

Safety (CR)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Schwan’s Foods (Ll)3:00 Memorial Service with Pastor

Bill (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)6:30 Bingo (CR)



10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)2:30 Red Hat Ladies Meeting (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Cooking with Rosewood (CR)Sign-Up Required

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Gary Midkiff “Panama Canal” (CR)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)


10:30 Collectibles Day (CR)12:00 Louis-Joliet Mall Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 Sandi Sylver“Ventriloquist-Storyteller-Songstress”(CR)

2:00 Movie: Pelican Brief (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)


(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Life of Pi (CR)

Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

April 2016Cedarlake

ActivitiesOutingsEntertainmentResident Run Activities

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayRoom Key

AC - Arts and Crafts Room (3rdFloor in Wheatland Building)CD - Cedar RoomCR - Community RoomL - Loft (Renwick)Ll - Library (Renwick)W - Wellness CenterRL - Renwick Lounge (2nd Floor)

“April Hath Put a Spirit of Youth inEverything.”

April Fools' Day 18:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Creative Writing (RL)2:00 No Movie!2:30 Hand Bell Spring Concert

(CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

210:30 Drum Circle (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Mr. Roberts (CR)

31:00 Bunco (AC)1:00 Nondenominational

Service (CR)2:00 Movie: April Love (CR)

410:30 Jewelry Making (AC)

1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor

Bill) (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)4:00 Sox/Cubs-Welcome to 2016

Baseball! Refreshments/Bean BagBaseball Game (CR)

6:30 Bingo (CR)

59:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation

in Wheatland Fireside Lounge10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Greeting Card Making (AC)2:30 Mo’ Beat Blues Entertainment

(CR)3:30 Birthday Party (CD)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)

National Walking Day! 68:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Movie Committee Meeting (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Cedarlake Cares Meeting (RL)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)


10:30 Bean Bag Baseball In-House Game (CR)12:00 Kohl’s Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 “Around the World in 60 Minutes”

Entertainment by Heather Braoudakis(CR)

4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 Presentation by TimWilsey: Princess Diana(CR)

2:00 Movie: The Aviator (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

910:30 Bingo (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: A Walk In the

Sun (CR)6:00 Happy Hour (CD)


Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: Fury (CR)

1110:30 Spring Crafts (AC)1:30 Left-Center-Right Dice Game (AC)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Schwan’s Foods (Ll)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor




10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Community Life Meeting (RL)11:00 Cooper’s Hawk Winery Outing

2:30 Trivia (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Town Hall Meeting (CR)1:00 Centennial Dice Game (AC)1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Town Hall Meeting (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Resident Ambassador Meeting (CD)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)



12:00 Aldi Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 John Boda Entertainment“Big Bands” (CR)

2:00 Elmhurst College Women’sChoir to Sing (CR)

3:00 Scrabble (AC)3:30 Movie: The Irish Tenors (CR)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)

1610:00 Private Party until 1:15

p.m. (CR)12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes

(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Meet the Fockers

(CR)


Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: The Age of

Adaline (CR)

1810:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)1:00 Adult Coloring (RL)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Spiritual Discussion Group (Pastor


199:00 New Resident Orientation (AC)9:30 Tuesday Tangents- Conversation

in Wheatland Fireside Lounge10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Mind Benders (RL)2:30 Green Thumb Garden Meeting

(AC)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Assisted Living vs. IndependentLiving “What’s the Difference?”Presentation by Tracey Abrams (CR)

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Beanbag Baseball Game (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)



12:00 Caputo’s Grocery Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)2:30 Chris Colletti Entertainment (CR)3:00 Culinary Meeting (CD)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)

Earth Day 228:00 Beauty Salon (Vicki)

10:30 Great Courses (CR)2:00 Movie: True Grit (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)


(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Modern Marvels:

Architectural Wonders;Golden Gate Bridge, St.Louis Arch (CR)

6:00 Happy Hour (CD)


Service (CR)1:00 Bunco (AC)2:00 Movie: The Russians are

Coming, The Russiansare Coming (CR)

2510:30 TRIAD - Severe Weather

Safety (CR)1:30 Harris Bank (Conference Room)2:00 Catholic Communion Service (CR)3:00 Schwan’s Foods (Ll)3:00 Memorial Service with Pastor

Bill (CR)4:00 Wii Bowling (L)6:30 Bingo (CR)



10:00 Plastic Mat Bag Cutting (AC)10:30 Walk & Talk Outside (Ll)2:30 Red Hat Ladies Meeting (CR)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)


10:30 Cooking with Rosewood (CR)Sign-Up Required

1:30 Pinochle (AC)2:00 Gary Midkiff “Panama Canal” (CR)2:00 Wii Bowling (L)3:00 Scrabble (AC)6:00 Canasta (AC)6:30 Bingo (AC)


10:30 Collectibles Day (CR)12:00 Louis-Joliet Mall Bus Trip1:00 Beauty Salon (Colleen)4:30 Bingo (CR)6:00 Men’s Poker (CR)7:00 Wii Bowling (L)


10:30 Sandi Sylver“Ventriloquist-Storyteller-Songstress”(CR)

2:00 Movie: Pelican Brief (CR)3:00 Scrabble (AC)4:00 Dominoes (AC)6:00 Men’s Poker (AC)


(AC)1:00 Wii Bowling (L)2:00 Movie: Life of Pi (CR)

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Please check withyour physician

beforestarting any

exercise program.Fitness programs are

all held in theCommunity Room.

Silver SneakersCARDIO &

STRENGTHMon. & Wed.

8 a.m.Saturday

9 a.m.BALANCE &STRENGTH

Tuesday & Thursday8 a.m.

Sit and Be FitMonday through

Friday9:40 a.m.

Activities to Join in AprilCreative Writing

Friday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m.Hand Bell Spring ConcertFriday, April 1, at 2:30 p.m.

Drum CircleSaturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m.

Jewelry MakingMonday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Greeting Card MakingTuesday, April 5, at 10:30 a.m.

Walk & Talk OutsideWednesday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m.Monday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m.

Movie Committee MeetingWednesday, April 6, at 2:00 p.m.

Cedarlake Cares MeetingWednesday, April 6, at 3:00 p.m.

Spring CraftsMonday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Community Life MeetingTuesday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m.

TriviaTuesday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m.

Activities to Join in AprilCentennial Dice Game

Wednesday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m.Adult Coloring

Monday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m.Mind Benders

Tuesday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m.Green Thumb Club Gardening

MeetingTuesday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m.

Culinary MeetingThursday, April 21, at 3:00 p.m.

Great CoursesFriday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m.

TRIAD MeetingMonday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.

Memorial ServiceMonday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m.

Red Hat Ladies MeetingTuesday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m.

Collectibles DayThursday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m.

Collectibles Daycol-lect-i-ble: an item valued and sought by a hobbyist.

Do you have a collection that you would like to share? Is it unique to others? Is ita collection of stamps, coins, teacups, photos, postcards, or maybe ornaments?

We would be interested in seeing your collection in the Community Room onThursday, April 28th, at 10:30 a.m. We would enjoy learning more about what

you treasure and hold dear to your heart. Your collectibles are inspiring to othersas well as very interesting for your Cedarlake friends. Your collection will give usa view into the nuances that make you the special person that you are and showus what makes you such a unique individual. Please sign up in the library so LifeEnrichment will reserve adequate table space for displaying your collection(s).

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Green Thumb Garden ClubTomatoes, peas, and peppers,

pumpkins, squash, and corn....Canyou envision the colors of your

garden? Our Green Thumb Club ismeeting on Tuesday, April 19th, at

2:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room.All residents who enjoy playing in thedirt should attend! We will talk about

the Cedarlake gardens, we will beidentifying some plants, and choosingplots for the season. Please bring your

ideas and gardening tips.

Red Hat Ladies MeetingAll ladies are welcome!

Our Red Hat Ladies meeting will be onTuesday, April 26th, at 2:30 p.m. in

the Community Room.Wear your purple and red and you will

be in the raffle drawing!Games, crafts, and refreshments arealways a part of our get-togethers!

Ballpark HighlightsThey have been called shrines,

cathedrals, temples and monuments.Some Major League Baseballstadiums are as iconic as the sportitself, and each one has its uniquefeatures. Here are some that makegame days even more memorable.

Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs’century-old home is full of nostalgicfeatures, and one of the most famousis the ivy that covers the brick walls ofthe outfield. It was planted in 1937and grows so thick, baseballs getlost in it.

Fenway Park. Standing 37 feet highand stretching across the left field ofthe nation’s oldest MLB stadium is thefabled Green Monster, a fence thatgot its name when it was painted in1947. Boston Red Sox fans can nowwatch the game from seats atop it.

AT&T Park. The Giants’ ballparksports views of the San FranciscoBay. The water is so close that fanscan boat and kayak in a cove just offright field in hopes of catching homeruns, or “splash hits.”

Chase Field. The ArizonaDiamondbacks make their home in thedesert city of Phoenix, so it’s fittingtheir stadium has a seating sectionwith a swimming pool and a lifeguard.

Tropicana Field. A first for a sportsvenue, the Tampa Bay Rays havetheir namesake mascot swimmingalongside them in a 10,000-gallontank in right field. Fans can eventouch and feed the 30 cownose rays.

Safeco Field. Because of the city’srainy weather, Seattle Mariners fansare used to umbrellas, and its ballfieldis outfitted with one, too—aretractable roof.

Garfield Park Conservatory

Ingrid & Easter Egg Tree

Fifties Fun Day

Joyce, Mary and Stash

April 2016

Let’s Welcome Alice Holm!Alice was born in Kankakee, Illinois to Toni and Oliver Duval. She grew up and

attended school in Herscher, Illinois, about twenty minutes from Kankakee. Alicehas two brothers, an older brother, Bob, and a younger brother, George. As they

say, she is the rose between two thorns!After graduating from high school, her advisors recommended that she work at thelocal bank. She was eighteen years old when she learned the bookkeeping positionthere. Alice worked with a cashier and another bookkeeper at this bank for twenty

years!Alice met her husband of twenty years on a blind date! They had three children,

Michael, Jim, and Mary Beth.Alice met her second husband, Charles, and celebrated over twenty years of

marriage. She has twin step-daughters, Cindy and Alicia, and a step-son named,Jim. Alice also has many grandchildren in her life. She is grandmother to four

granddaughters and three grandsons.Alice has traveled to Hawaii and loved seeing many of the islands in “Paradise.”She has made trips to Ireland and enjoyed the beauty and fun of the music and

dancing!Her favorite words of wisdom are, “Go with the flow” and, “Don’t sweat the small

stuff.” Alice moved to American House Cedarlake last December. She is still gettingsettled in but says she likes living here.

Take time to enjoy

all the changes in our terrific community.

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American House Cedarlake - Amazon S3 · Princess Diana-Tim will present a look at a woman who captivated the world by her marriage, actions, dedication and grace and the tragic accident