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February 2016American House StaffCassandra Lowe Executive DirectorMaria Hutchison Assistant DirectorKarlita Young Life Enrichment DirectorDebbie Mogg Culinary SupervisorMuria McIntee Housekeeping SupervisorGary Crane Maintenance SupervisorColleen Night and Weekend Office

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Chocolate TrulySoothes the Soul

Feeling stressed? A dose of dark chocolate couldcheer you up by lowering your stress-hormone levels,a new study suggests. Swiss researchers trackedvolunteers who said they were highly stressed. “Thestudy provides strong evidence that a daily dose ofchocolate (1.4 ounces) over two weeks is sufficient tomodify the metabolism of healthy human volunteers,”researchers said. The chocolate also appeared tohelp correct other imbalances in the body related tostress. Join us in the activity room on Thursday,February 11, from 3 to 4 p.m., as we sample differentchocolates and discuss the benefits of eatingchocolate.

Love Is Ageless Valentine’s Day DancePlease join us for our annual Love Is Ageless

Valentine’s Day Dance on Friday, February 12, from6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the dining room. Please feel freeto invite a loved one to join us.

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Trivia Whiz

Logos of LoveSymbols for love

and romance areeverywhere we look.Hearts, flowers, gemsand other motifsbring to mind theemotional qualities oflove and how we feelabout our loved ones.

The Romansbelieved diamonds,worn to symbolizeeternal love,were splinters offallen stars. Thefirst diamondengagement ring canbe traced to the15th century.

The personificationof love and courtship,Cupid is depictedwith a bow andquiver of arrows.The notion that beinghit by Cupid’s arrowwill make the victimfall in love comesfrom the myth ofCupid and Psyche.

Likely the mostcommon symbol forlove is the heart. Atone time, scholarsbelieved the heartwas the seat of allhuman emotions.

Other symbols oflove include the rose,swan and harp.

Happy Birthday!!314 Grace V. 2/1322 Rose W. 2/5319 Mark L. 2/11243 Naomi R. 2/14137 Flora C. 2/15112 Ron M. 2/15106 Nancy G. 2/16121 Stanley Z. 2/17223 Helen S. 2/19336 Jack S. 2/19233 Jerry H. 2/21242 John O. 2/23329 Helen M. 2/24311 Jean P. 2/26328 Edward O. 2/27

Cake for February birthdaysFeb. 26, at 2 p.m.

Time to Celebrate a Birthday!Each month we celebrate birthdays

for our residents. We have cake witheveryone. This is a time to announcewho is having a birthday for that month.We sing Happy Birthday to them andenjoy a time of celebration. This is onFridays at 2 p.m. during Entertainment.

Pioneers in Black HistoryCelebrate Black History Month

by paying tribute to some firsts inAfrican-American history:

Published poet. Brought toAmerica as a slave, PhillisWheatley was only about13 years old when her first poemwas published in a Rhode Islandnewspaper in 1767. Six yearslater, she published a book ofpoetry, which earned herworldwide admiration.

Governor. P.B.S. Pinchback,the son of a white plantationowner and a former slave, brieflyserved as Louisiana’s governorfrom December 1872 to Januaryof the next year, after the electedgovernor was impeached. Thecountry’s first elected African-American governor didn’t comeuntil more than 100 years later,when L. Douglas Wilder becameVirginia’s governor in 1989.

Olympic medalist. Afterbreaking records running trackfor the University of Wisconsin,George Poage competed in the1904 Summer Olympics inSt. Louis, where he becamethe first African-American to winan Olympic medal. He placedthird in both the 220- and440-yard hurdles.

TV show host. FromNovember 1956 to December1957, NBC aired “The Nat ‘King’Cole Show,” the first nationalvariety TV series to be hosted byan African-American. Thepopular jazz pianist and singerwas joined by guests such asElla Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé.

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Word for February: ShadowEach Feb. 2, famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his hole,

and the nation waits to learn whether he saw his shadow. February is also agood time for us to examine our own shadows. One definition of shadow, fromMerriam-Webster, is “partial darkness or obscurity.” What talents or skills doyou humbly hide from others? This February, as winter begins to wane, polishup some dazzling facets of your personality and pull them out of the shadows.Show off your painting talent in our painting on canvas class on Monday andThursday in the theatre or join us for a game of Wii bowling to show off yourbowling skills, on Tuesday mornings in the Lobby. Let the whole world seeyou shine!

First DatesIt’s February, a popular month for

sweethearts. Do you remember thefirst time you were struck byCupid’s arrow? Use the questionsbelow to start a discussion aboutyour own dating experiences, aswell as those of your friends andneighbors.

• Who was your first date with?Did you ask them out, or didthey ask you?

• How old were you then? Didyou have to get your parents’permission to go?

• Where did you go on that firstdate? Maybe a dance, pizzaparlor or movie? Did it lead toother dates?

• Did you ever double date? Ifso, with whom?

• What was, or would be, a“dream date” with your specialsomeone?

Tart Is SmartNational Cherry Month in February

gives you a good reason to choosecherries—specifically tart cherries.This sweetly sour snack containsanthocyanins, compounds thatcontribute to the fruit’s flavor, brightred color, and numerous healthbenefits. Research shows that tartcherries may lower the risk of heartdisease; fight inflammation in arthritisand gout patients; provide relief tosore muscles; and promote bettersleep.

Purple PowerAmethyst, February’s birthstone, is

a purple variety of quartz. In ancienttimes, people believed this gemstonecould provide mental clarity,intelligence and pleasant dreams.

Wit & Wisdom

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February 2016Southland

Painting on CanvasEntertainmentOut TripsExercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Ceramics2:00 Balloon Volleyball7:00 Bingo

210:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby11:15 Banking

2:00 Bingo3:00 Knitting Hats in Activity Rm.6:30 Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.

310:00 Sitter Size Exercise Class10:00 Bible Study W/ Reverend Ken

in the Chapel1:45 Going to Meijer2:00 Sing-a-Long in the Dining Rm.6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo

410:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Bingo3:30 Euchre6:30 Rosary & Communion

510:00 Arts and Craft in the Activity

Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Entertainment W/ Anita

Greene7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.

68:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast2:00 Penny Ante3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Bingo7:00 Movie

79:45 Church Service W/ Reverend

Ken in the Chapel1:30 - 2:30 Pool Game in Library2:00 Penny Ante6:30 Church Service W/ Pastor

Roland in the Chapel7:00 Movie

810:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo

Happy Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday!Paczkis Served During Breakfast

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10:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby11:15 Lunch Outing




118:30 - 10:30am Wyandotte Hsp. Blood

Pressure Checks in the Lobby10:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas

2:00 Bingo3:00 - 4:00pm Seminar with Rivergate3:30 Euchre6:30 Rosary & Communion

1210:00 Arts and Craft in the Activity Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing6:00 - 8:00pm Love Is Ageless

Dance W/ Barry in the DiningRm. (Wear Your Red)

7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.





Presidents Day 1510:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo







Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Beach Party W/ Kelly

Miller7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.

208:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast2:00 Penny Ante3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Movie7:00 Bingo





2310:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby11:15 Dollar Store


2410:00 Sitter Size Exercise Class10:00 Bible Study W/ Reverend Ken in

the Chapel10:30 Auction in the Library

1:45 Going to Meijer2:00 Sing-a-Long in the Dining Rm.6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo



Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Entertainment W/ Allen

Goupel & Birthdays Today7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Movie






Copyright © 2015 Uhlig LLC

February 2016Southland

Painting on CanvasEntertainmentOut TripsExercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday


210:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby11:15 Banking






Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Entertainment W/ Anita

Greene7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.






Happy Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday!Paczkis Served During Breakfast

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118:30 - 10:30am Wyandotte Hsp. Blood

Pressure Checks in the Lobby10:00 Laughing Yoga Class10:30 Painting on Canvas

2:00 Bingo3:00 - 4:00pm Seminar with Rivergate3:30 Euchre6:30 Rosary & Communion

1210:00 Arts and Craft in the Activity Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing6:00 - 8:00pm Love Is Ageless

Dance W/ Barry in the DiningRm. (Wear Your Red)

7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.





Presidents Day 1510:00 Ball Exercise Class10:30 Painting on Canvas2:00 Balloon Volleyball2:00 Ceramics7:00 Bingo







Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Beach Party W/ Kelly

Miller7:00 Movie7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.

208:00 - 9:30 Morning Breakfast2:00 Penny Ante3:00 Shuffleboard Games in Lobby7:00 Movie7:00 Bingo





2310:00 Wii Bowling in Lobby11:15 Dollar Store


2410:00 Sitter Size Exercise Class10:00 Bible Study W/ Reverend Ken in

the Chapel10:30 Auction in the Library

1:45 Going to Meijer2:00 Sing-a-Long in the Dining Rm.6:30 Inter City Baptist7:00 Bingo



Rm.10:30 Chair Dancing2:00 Entertainment W/ Allen

Goupel & Birthdays Today7:00 Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.7:00 Movie






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Resident Services

Ear CenterAudiology: Here WithDr. Iverson the firstMonday of the monthat 10 a.m. Dr. Iversonwill see you in yourapartment.

BLOODPRESSURE

CHECKSWyandotte

Hospital BloodPressure checks willbe on the SecondThursday of theMonth. This will be inthe Lobby from 8:30to 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Yedulla, MD,is here on Fridaysafter 9 a.m.

They will see youin your apartment;please be in yourapartment if youneed to see them.

A sign-up sheet ison the 2nd Floor.

IN-MedicalTeams OFFICE.

Foot Doctors’ScheduleDr. Rives /Dr. Brown

Friday, 2-5-16&

Dr. SchelbergMonday, 2-22-16

Sing-a-LongJoin us on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.,

in the Dining Rm., for a sing-a-long.

Movie Night!The movies we watch are in our

cinema, located on the 2nd floor,Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7p.m. “The Star of the Month” is ...

George Clooney

Friday Is SpecialFeature Night!!

2/5 Ocean’s Eleven2/12 Ocean’s Twelve2/19 O Brother, Where Art Thou?2/26 Ocean’s Thirteen

Salute the USOCelebrate the organization with

the mission of lifting the spirits ofAmerica’s troops and their families.The USO’s anniversary is Feb. 4.

Logic ProblemJames, Sam, Jeff, Ben, Henry

and Dan all gave Anna a gift forValentine’s Day. Anna receivedflowers, a box of chocolates, aheart necklace, cookies, a heartballoon, and a fishing pole. Usingthe clues, can you find out whogave which gift?

• Henry gave Anna a gift thatbegins with the same letter ashis name.

• James wrapped his gift in asmall box.

• Dan’s gift, which was notchocolates, smelled verygood.

• Neither James nor Sam gaveAnna something to eat.

• Ben needed an oven to makehis gift.

Happy

Day

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Daily Activities!• Balloon Volleyball in the lobby on

Mondays at 2.• Ceramics Class in Activity Rm.

on Mondays at 2.• Wii Bowling in lobby, Tuesdays

at 10:00.• Bingo on Tuesdays and

Thursdays in dining room at 2and Monday, Wednesday andSaturday at 7.

• Knifty Knitters make hats for thenewborn babies and children onTuesdays at 3.

• Scrabble Games in Activity Rm.Tuesdays at 6:30.

• Euchre in Library on Thursdays at3:30; Church Services in Chapelon second floor west end.

• Eucharistic Service at 10:30 firstFriday of the month. Rosary andCommunion, Thursday evening,6:30. Bible Study Class,Wednesday morning, 10:30.Baptist Service, Wednesdayevening, 6:30. Second Sunday ofthe Month, a Church Service w/David at 2, in Chapel. PaintingCanvas, Thursday Morningsat 10:30.

• Special Feature Movies inCinema Room on second floor,Friday, Saturday and Sundayat 7.

• Dominoes Game in Dining Rm.,Friday night at 7.

• Penny Ante Every Saturday andSunday at 2 in Dining Room.Pool Games in Library Sundaysat 1:30.

• Puzzles in Library Saturday& Sunday!

• Auction in Library Every Month!Something you have to see!

Interesting Chocolate FactsBy Brian K. Rosso, R.D.Chocolate is a food enjoyed by

most people, especially at Valentine’sDay. Here are some interesting factsabout chocolate:

• Worldwide, consumers spendmore than $200 billion per yearon chocolate products.

• Chocolate is a great source ofantioxidants, which have beenshown to reduce a person’s riskof developing cancer and heartdisease.

• Snickers is the No. 1 sellingchocolate bar in the world.

• Eating dark chocolate inmoderation can lower a person’scholesterol levels.

• Try to eat dark chocolatecontaining at least 40 percentcacao (will be stated on thechocolate candy wrapper) for themost health benefits.

• The first United States chocolatefactory was built in 1765.

• The average American eats 12pounds of chocolate every year.

• One tablespoon of cocoa powdercontains 10 percent of the dailyrequirement for iron intake.

• The first chocolate candy barwas made in 1842.

• Chocolate is made from cacaobeans. However, the cacao beanis actually a seed.

Chocolate can offer some healthbenefits, but it should be eaten inmoderation because of the caloriesassociated with the fat and sugarcontent.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Building Services

Check Out OurBeauty Salon!Call for an

appointment:With Kathy:

(313) 460-3234

ManicuresSheron will be

doing manicures onFridays for $10. Call(313) 928-1608 tomake anappointment.

Remember,please come to theoffice for any repairsyou may need in yourapartment. We willinform Gary. If youcannot come down,please call the officeand someone will behappy to help you.Thank you.

February 2016

FEBRUARY

1778: A few months before his death, author Voltaire returns to Paris after being in exile for 28 years.

1805: While on the road with Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea gives birth to a son, Jean Baptiste, often called Pompey.

1809: The steamboat is patented by Robert Fulton.

1924: Beginning with a single clarinet, George Gershwin’s masterful piece “Rhapsody in Blue” is performed for the first time.

1935: The board game Monopoly hits the shelves. The game would go on to become a favorite for decades.

1940: Singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie writes the ultimate American folk song, “This Land Is Your Land.”

1952: Following the death of her father, Elizabeth is proclaimed queen. She is not formally crowned until more than a year later, receiving the proper title Queen Elizabeth II.

1962: On the Friendship 7 spacecraft, John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth. He would make a return journey to space many decades later.

1972: Baseball great Hank Aaron signs a three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves that pays him $200,000 per year. The deal made him the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball at the time.

1983: The series finale of “M*A*S*H,” titled “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen,” draws more than 100 million viewers. It is the most-watched series finale of any television show in America.

1998: At the age of 15, Tara Lipinski becomes the youngest Olympic gold medal winner in her sport, figure skating.

2008: After 100 days and large-scale consequences for the entertainment industry, the Writers Guild of America ceases a strike.

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American House Southland - Amazon S3 · 2016-02-02 · Fridays at 2 p.m. during Entertainment. Pioneers in Black History Celebrate Black History Month by paying tribute to some firsts