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American House Westland Hunter

May 2016American House StaffRenee Hamblin Executive Director

Assistant DirectorJill Klein Life Enrichment DirectorNicholas Batey Culinary SupervisorBill Abraham Maintenance DirectorDamin Harris Assistant CookMarrica Mitchell Housekeeping SupervisorShelby Bray Night & Weekend ManagerJohn Ingison Transportation Driver

Community Store Open Tuesdays &Thursdays 2:00-4:00

Important Phone NumbersMain Office (734) 728-8670Medical Team Office (734) 721-9188Medical Team (Cell Phone) (313) 204-1769Transportation Driver (734) 558-0493Beauty Salon Amelia (734) 728-8864

Community NewsWe are proud to announce, that Renee

Hamblin is the New Executive Director of ourcommunity Westland Hunter. Congratulations,Renee!!

Monthly CelebrationsApril showers brought May flowers, and also

helped lead us to these monthly events in May:· National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

Month· Family Wellness Month· Creative Beginnings Month· Older Americans Month· National Bike Month· Women’s Health Care Month· No Pants Day (First Friday in May)· National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

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Talk About Health

Nutrient of theMonth:

Vitamin DThis nutrient works

with calcium tomaintain strong,healthy bones.People with a vitaminD deficiency candevelop rickets (inchildren) orosteoporosis (inadults).

Salmon, tuna,eggs and mushroomsare some of the fewnatural sources of thevitamin, but foodssuch as milk, cerealsand orange juice areoften fortified with it.

The human bodycan make vitamin Dwhen exposed tosunlight, giving it itsnickname “thesunshine vitamin.”Spending 10 to 15minutes outside inthe sun—withoutsunscreen—threetimes a week shouldproduce the vitaminD needed by thebody.

Heart Disease PreventionBy: Brian Rosso, R.D.This month I am writing about living a

heart-healthy lifestyle. I hope you findthe information below helpful in youreveryday lives.

Visit your doctor on a regular basis.Monitor your blood pressure andcholesterol levels.

Maintain a healthy weight. Keep yourbody mass index (BMI) level under 25.BMI levels above 25 are associated withan increased risk of developing heartdisease. Your BMI level is determinedby using a formula that includes aperson’s weight and height.

Here is a list of heart-healthy foods:salmon, oatmeal, tuna, carrots, spinach,broccoli, sweet potatoes, asparagus,oranges, tomatoes, cantaloupe, andtea. All of these foods can be found onthe menu at American House.

Limit your salt and saturated fatintake. American House offers manyheart-healthy food choices on ourmenu; just look for the picture ofthe heart.

Stay active. Try to do some form ofphysical activity 30 minutes everyday.This is also a great way to managestress!

American House offers many ways tolive a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Arthritis AwarenessMonth

Many people with arthritis areso desperate for relief that theyare willing to try remedies thathave not been tested or provento be helpful. Some of these,such as snake venom, areactually harmful. Others, such ascopper bracelets, are harmlessbut have no official research toback their validity.

How can you tell whether aremedy is unproven?

• The remedy claims that atreatment, such as a lotionor cream, works for all typesof arthritis and otherdiseases.

• Scientific support isreported as coming fromonly one research study.

• The label has no directionsfor use or warnings aboutside effects.

Even with these “fake”remedies, you can find sometrustworthy, nontraditionaltechniques to help with yoursymptoms. For example, recentstudies suggest that Chineseacupuncture may easeosteoarthritis (OA) pain for somepeople. Others have had luckwith dietary supplements, suchas glucosamine and chondroitin.Research now shows that thesetwo dietary supplements mayhelp lessen OA pain.

Scientists are studyingalternative treatments to find outhow they work and if they keepthe joint changes caused byarthritis from getting worse.

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Meaning |Sweetness, return of happiness

gggggggg ggggggBotanical name | Convallaria majalis

Other names | May Bells, Our Lady’s Tears

Description | Small bell-like blooms on ashort delicate stem

Colors | White, pink

Facts | All parts of the plant are poisonous ifingested. !is "ower is popular for weddingsbecause of its delicate and romantic shape.

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Flower of [May] [Lily of the Valley]

Birthday CelebrationWednesday, May 11, @ 2:00pm

is the May Birthday Celebration.Everyone is welcome to join us inthe dining room for Live MusicEntertainment with Dan Bergen,cake & ice cream!!

May BirthdaysJames. M 1stNellie. W 1stHarvey. W 4thEarl. W 10thJaanan. G 20th

Suzanne Smith 26thJennie. M 27th

Employee BirthdaysKayla Salter 7thJill Klein 25th

Famous Faces Born in MayMay 3, 1934: Frankie ValliMay 4, 1967: Ana GasteyerMay 4, 1978: Erin AndrewsMay 8, 1975: Enrique IglesiasMay 8, 1926: Don RicklesMay 12, 1986: Emily VanCampMay 14, 1993: Miranda CosgroveMay 16, 1966: Janet JacksonMay 17, 1955: Bill PaxtonMay 21, 1952: Mr. TMay 22, 1987: Novak DjokovicMay 24, 1945: Priscilla PresleyMay 24, 1944: Patti LaBelleMay 27, 1990: Chris ColferMay 31, 1930: Clint Eastwood

May

This Month inHistory (May)May 1, 1952: The

first Mr. Potato Headtoy is introduced.

May 6, 1937: TheGerman airshipHindenburg burstsinto flames overLakehurst, NJ.

May 10, 1994:Nelson Mandelabecomes SouthAfrica’s first blackpresident.

May 14, 1998: Thelast episode of“Seinfeld” airs ontelevision.

May 18, 1804:Napoleon Bonapartebecomes theEmperor of France.

May 22, 1933: Thefirst reported sightingof the Loch NessMonster is received.

May 28, 1961:London lawyer PeterBerenson foundsAmnestyInternational.

May 31, 1977: TheTrans-Alaska Pipelineis completed.

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May 2016Westland Hunter

Outings Special EventEntertainment EducationalExerciseDetroit Tigers GameHealth Smart

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Acapella Group/ Full

Throttle2:10 Detroit Tigers @

Minnesota

29:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Nails with Jill2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:10 Detroit Tigers @

Cleveland6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class withJill

11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:00 Wayne- Westland Senior

Chorus6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night


10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore(transportation needed)

11:00 Cooking Club2:15 Entertainment with Allan

Goupel6:10 Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland6:30 Cards in the Café

Cinco de Mayo 59:00 Coffee & News Discussions

10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta Patel10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 Big Boys2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:00 Cinco De Mayo Celebration with

Kelly Miller6:10 Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland6:30 Cards in the Café

68:00 / 10:00 Mother’s Day Breakfast9:00 Coffee & News Discussions

11:00 & 12:30/ Mealtime Music withJohn Hanba

11:45 Sunshine Committee/ ClippingCoupons for the Troops

2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers vs. Texas

78:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast12:00 Weekend Puzzle Packets (they

can be picked up in the office)1:10 Detroit Tigers vs. Texas2:30 Bingo

Mother’s Day 88:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service1:10 Detroit Tigers vs. Texas2:00 Afternoon Show


10:00 Nails with Jill1:00 Choir Performance @

Dearborn Hts.2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a Caller)6:30 Cards in the Café7:05 Detroit Tigers @ Washington


10:00 Senior Tai Chi Class11:30 /1:30 One on One Time

6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:05 Detroit Tigers @

Washington


10:00 Bank Run10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore

(transportation needed)2:15 Entertainment with Dan

Bergen6:30 Cards in the Café7:05 Detroit Tigers @ Washington


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:00 Beauty Salon11:00 DIA @ Dearborn Hts.

2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Startup6:30 Cards in the Café7:05 Detroit Tigers @ Baltimore


10:00 Movin’ & Groovin’Exercise Class

11:45 Sunshine Committee/ ClippingCoupons for the Troops

2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:05 Detroit Tigers @ Baltimore

148:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo7:05 Detroit Tigers @

Baltimore

158:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service1:35 Detroit Tigers @

Baltimore2:00 Entertainment with

Kenny Lang


10:00 Nails with Jill2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café7:10 Detroit Tigers vs.

Minnesota


10:00 Chair Massages withSissel Bridges

11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Resident Meeting6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers vs.

Minnesota


10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore(transportation needed)

10:30 Blood Pressure Checks11:00 Cooking Club1:10 Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota2:15 Entertainment with Lori

Adams6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Beauty Salon10:00 Yoga Class with Neeta

Patel2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Startup6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Kroger11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops2:30 Bingo6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa

Bay

Armed Forces Day 218:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo4:10 Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa

Bay

228:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service1:08 Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa

Bay2:00 Afternoon Show

239:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:30 Tour of the Jiffy Factory in

Chelsea2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo (Depending on a Caller)6:30 Cards in the Café7:10 Detroit Tigers vs.

Philadelphia


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill11:30 /1:30 One on One Time2:30 Creative Arts6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night7:10 Detroit Tigers vs.

Philadelphia


10:00 Bob Evens Brunch10:00 Card Club @ Saint Theodore

(transportation needed)1:10 Detroit Tigers vs.

Philadelphia2:15 Entertainment with Kelly

Miller6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill(Canceled)

10:00 Beauty Salon2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Garden Startup6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Kroger10:05 Detroit Tigers @ Oakland11:45 Sunshine Committee/ Clipping

Coupons for the Troops1:00 Choir Performance @ Belle

Fountain in Riverview2:30 Bingo (Depending on a Caller)6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

288:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @


can be picked up in the office)2:30 Bingo4:05 Detroit Tigers @ Oakland

298:00 / 10:00 Coffee Chat @

Breakfast9:30 Catholic Service2:00 Afternoon Show4:05 Detroit Tigers @ Oakland

Memorial Day 309:00 Coffee & News Discussions9:05 Detroit Tigers @ LA

Angels2:00 / 4:00 Community Store2:30 Bingo6:30 Cards in the Café


10:00 Exercise Class with Jill10:05 Detroit Tigers @ LA

Angels11:30 /1:30 One on One Time

2:30 Creative Arts6:30 Popcorn & Movie Night

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Talk About It

Exotic Zoo VisitHands on Cute &

Cuddly Show withthe Exotic Zoo inMarch at ourcommunity.

Fun Times atWestland Hunter

St. Patty’s Day Best Dressed Winner: Dorothy

Second Place for best Dress for St. Patty’s Day: Jim

HAPPY

DAY

MEMORIAL

is on its way!

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Wayne- WestlandSenior Chorus

Tuesday, May 3rd, theWayne-Westland Senior Chorus willbe performing their spring show at ourCommunity @ 2:00pm

Cinco de MayoMay 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Come

enjoy the celebration @ 2:15 in thedining room. Live Music Entertainmentby Kelly Miller

Mother’s Day BreakfastFriday, May 6th, we will be having

a special Mother’s Day Breakfast from8:00 to 10:00am. You are welcome toinvite guests that would like to joinyou. Please RSVP your guest.

Dinnertime MusicFriday, May 6th, John Hanba will

be playing soft music duringmealtimes. He is happy to takerequests that you may have.

Senior Yoga ClassNeeta Patel is our Senior Yoga

instructor. Classes this month will beThursdays, May 5th & 19th, @10:00am in the Cafe.

NEW Tai ChiTuesday, May 10th, @ 10:00am

will be our communities first SeniorChair Tai Chi class. Everyone iswelcome to join.

Movin’ & Groovin’

Movin’ & Groovin’ is a chairaerobics class designed especially forseniors by Brooke Munson. Get yourmorning exercise with a little dancing.Friday, May 13th, @ 10:00am

Chair MassagesTuesday, May 17th, from 10:00 to

12:00 Sissel Bridges will be giving herNorwegian massages. Be sure to signup in the activity book. She is onlyable to do 8 massages.

Jiffy Factory TourMonday, May 23rd, our community

will be taking a trip to Chelsea,Michigan, to take a tour of the JiffyPeanut Butter factory.

Music EntertainmentEvery Wednesday @ 2:15

everyone is welcome to come enjoylive music entertainment in the diningroom. Each week you will get to listento different musicians perform aspecial show for the community.

Resident MeetingThis month’s Resident Meeting will

be held on Tuesday, May 17th, @2:30 in the dining room. This meetingwill talk about Community Events,News, and safety procedures. If youare a new resident to our community,this is a great way to get to knowmore about us.

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Rehearsing for theirDSO Performance.Over 70 AmericanHouse ChoirMembers with allcounties.

MichiganScience Center

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Westland, MI 48185

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American House Westland Hunter - Amazon S3 · copper bracelets, are harmless but have no official research to back their validity. How can you tell whether a remedy is unproven? •