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American House East I

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December 2016

Thank You

Our Annual Arts & Crafts Boutique was a bigsuccess! Thank you to all residents who

helped with crafts, set-up and who worked theday of the event. Without your help, wecouldn’t have had such a great show!

Fran Marable Executive DirectorDeanna Arendoski Assistant DirectorJennifer Rizzo Life Enrichment DirectorShelly Bjur Culinary DirectorBob Gray Maintenance SupervisorJacquis Stephens Housekeeping Supervisor

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We are so glad you decided to becomea part of the American House family.

Sheila M.Jessie H.Sally M.Julie T.

Delores N.Join us for the New Neighbor Social

on Tuesday, December 20th, at 10:00 am for coffeeand fresh donuts!

Peppermint Pick-Me-UpWhether in candy canes, lotion or tea, peppermint ispopular this time of year. Use it to give yourself an

instant pick-me-up. The scent stimulates blood flowto the brain, which increases alertness.

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Happy Birthday!!

Nadia S.December 17th

Joe R.December 17th

Pete E.December 19th

Arline H.December 20th

Sally L.December 28th

Bobbie R.December 29th

Banish WinterBlahs

Banish the winterblahs with a dose ofnatural light. Whensunlight hits the eye’sretina, it boosts thebody’s levels ofserotonin, whichbalances your mood.If cold weather keepsyou indoors, getsome sun by openingup room blinds, andsit near windowswhenever possible.

ENTERTAINMENTThursday, December 1st,

at 2:30 pmElection History: HerbertHoover/Fireside Theater

Sunday, December 4th, at 2:00 pmBob Lowe

Tuesday, December 6th,at 3:00 p.m.

Christmas Tree Trim with Jim LauriFriday, December 9th,

at 1:15 pmMusic & Movement with Kathleen

Saturday, December 10th,at 11:00 am

The BarbershoppersSaturday, December 10th, at 2:00pmCasali School of Dance Christmas

ShowSunday, December 11th,

at 2:00 pmLukas Stachurski

Tuesday, December 13th,at 6:00 pmJoe Armijo

Saturday, December 17th,at 6:00pm

Metropolitan WindsSunday, December 18th, at 2:00 pm

Charley GehringerTuesday, December 20th at 6:00 pm

Dorothy MartinThursday, December 22nd,

at 2:30 pmChristmas Music History/Fireside

Friday, December 23rd,at 2:00 pm

Paul GoodrowTuesday, December 27th, at 6:00 pm

Jim AyresFriday, December 30th,

at 11:30 am in the Dining RoomNew Year’s Eve Celebration

Employee ChristmasFund

Although our employeesappreciate kind gestures

during the holiday season toacknowledge their hard work

throughout the year, they are notallowed to accept gifts or

gratuities directly.That is why we have set up the

EMPLOYEECHRISTMAS FUND.

Residents or family memberswho would like to show their

appreciation to our employeesmay contribute to the fund in the

office. All contributions will beequally divided and presented to

the employees at our annualChristmas party.

If you wish to donate, please doso by Friday, Dec. 16th.

Christmas Tree Trim &Music Hour

Please help us decorate ourAtrium Christmas Tree

on Tuesday, December 6th,at 3:00 p.m. Music with

Jim Lauri!

Christmas Cookie SocialOne of our favorite things about

the Christmas season is the widearray of cookies and sweet treats

available. Join us on Tuesday,December 13th, at 2:00 p.m. for

a Christmas Cookie Social inthe Library.

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Medical News• Dr. Greg Hackel with Henry Ford Physicians is here every Tuesday at

1:00 p.m. Please sign up if you need to be seen.• Dr. Rubin, our podiatrist, is here every nine weeks. His next visit is

Thursday, December 15th. Sign up to see him.• Blood Pressure Checks take place every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in

the lounge.• New Ear Hearing is here Tuesday, December 6th, at *1:30 p.m., in the

library. They sell hearing aid batteries for $4/pack. * Please note theNEW TIME!

• St. John Pharmacy, Kroger Pharmacy, Frank’s Pharmacy and VillagePharmacy all deliver your prescriptions right to your door. Come to ouroffice for more info!

Surviving theHoliday SeasonBy Brian Rosso, R.D.

During the holiday season, theaverage person experiences

increased stress & gains about5 lbs. This weight gain & stress can

be minimized by following thesuggestions listed below.

Exercise on a regular basis. Peoplewho schedule time to exercise are

more successful at keeping theextra pounds off & feel better

overall.Avoid overeating your holiday

favorites! Eat a healthy meal beforegoing to a party. Drink plenty of

water, decaffeinated tea ordecaffeinated coffee. Not only will

the liquids hydrate you, but they willalso fill your stomach & decreaseyour chances of overeating. Enjoyyour favorite holiday foods, but eatthem off a small plate. This limitsthe amount of food you will eat &helps keep the extra pounds off.

Keep your stress to a minimum overthe holidays. Get plenty of sleep, atleast eight hours a night. Socialize

with family & friends. Eatwell-balanced meals. Do not forgetbreakfast—it is the most important

meal of the day.Happy Holidays!

Winter Workouts Can KeepYou Cozy

Chilly winter days provide a goodexcuse to stay wrapped up under a

blanket. But that’s even more reasonto get moving and exercise. Even 20min. of working out can warm you up

& keep you warm well after thesession is over.

Join us for Strength Training onMondays & Thursdays at

1:30 p.m. or Chair Dancing onWednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in

the Atrium!

Bank RunThe bank run is

Friday,December 9th,at 10:00 a.m.

Gift Shop HoursMonday,

Wednesday& Friday

1:30–2:30 p.m.*Thank you to our

store helpers,Virginia, Lenora &

Clark!

HAIR ONTHE GO

Open Tues. & Thurs.at 8:30 a.m.

Call Delores at(586) 489-2666

to make anappointment.MANICURESManicure-$15Pedicure-$25

Gift CertificatesMake Great

Christmas GiftsGift certificates are

available for theBeauty Shop and for

Healing TouchMassages. If your

family asks you whatyou want, tell them a

gift certificate!

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December 2016East I

Outings Sign-up RequiredEntertainment Special EventExerciseSpiritualHealth

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC

10:00 Crafts: Adult Color Art/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD2:30 Election History: Herbert Hoover’s

Landslide/Fireside Theater6:30 Holiday Hope Family Christmas

Party

29:00 Breakfast Out to Roseann’s

Kitchen11:00 Crafts: Make Cut Out Snowflakes/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Warm Up America Crochet Club/Atrium1:30 Holiday Movie & Popcorn/Fireside1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC4:00 Communion Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

310:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:00 Card Games/Library4:00 Mass/Chapel6:00 HAPPY HOUR: Wine &

Cheese Social/Lounge6:00 Dime Poker/Lounge

411:15 Rosary/Chapel

2:00 Music Hour/Atrium6:00 Shanghai & Scrabble/Library

59:00 Communion Service/Chapel9:30 Project Gratitude: Cut

Coupons/Library10:45 Travel Choir Performs at St.

Barnabus & Brunch Out11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:00 Movie/Fireside6:00 Scattergories/LLAD

St. Nicholas Day 69:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC9:30 Wake Up Chair Yoga/LOUNGE

10:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle/Library11:00 Blood Pressures/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:45 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 New Ear Hearing/Library3:00 Christmas Tree Trim Party/Atrium6:00 New Movie Night/Fireside

79:00 Communion Service/Chapel

10:30 Grosse Pte. H.S. ChoirPerformance & Brunch Out toCharlie’s

11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD

Feast of the ImmaculateConception

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8:30 Mass at St. Faustina’s Church9:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC

11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:30 Gentlemen of Swing at

Assumption Cultural Center1:00 Card Games/Library2:00 PBS Documentary/Library6:30 Bingo/LLAD

910:00 BANK RUN11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:15 Music & Movement with

Kathleen/Atrium1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC1:30 Warm Up America Crochet Club/Atrium2:00 Holiday Movie & Popcorn/Fireside4:00 Communion Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

1010:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:00 THE GROSSE POINTE

BARBERSHOPPERS CHOIR/ATRIUM11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library2:00 Casali School of Dance Christmas

Show/Atrium4:00 Mass/Chapel6:00 Movie/Fireside Theater6:00 Dime Poker/Lounge




Coupons/Library10:30 Wii Bowling League/L11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Strength Training/LLAD1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:15 Wii Bowling League/L6:00 Scattergories/LLAD

139:00 Beauty Shop Open/LLBC9:30 Wake Up Chair Yoga/LOUNGE

10:00 MEIJER11:00 Blood Pressures/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:45 Milkman/Atrium

1:00 Card Games/Lounge1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC2:00 Christmas Cookie Social/Library6:00 Music Hour/Atrium

149:00 Communion Service/Chapel9:30 KROGER

11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 RESIDENT MEETING/Fireside1:00 One-on-One1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium3:15 Dog Visit with Joerg and Zoey/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD


10:00 Non-Baking with Jennifer: ReindeerChow in the Lounge

11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Podiatrist: Dr. Rubin/Craft Room1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 CRAFTS: Christmas Crafts with

Nancy/Library6:30 Bingo/LLAD

1610:00 Muffins & Mimosas/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 -3:00 PM Christmas Shopping:

Jewelry Sale/Library1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC1:30 Warm Up America Crochet

Club/Atrium4:00 Communion Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

1710:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Movie/Fireside Theater4:00 Mass/Chapel6:00 The Metropolitan Winds

Christmas Program/Atrium




Coupons/Library10:30 Wii Bowling League/L11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Strength Training/LLAD1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:15 Wii Bowling League/L6:00 Scattergories/LLAD


10:00 New Neighbor Social/Lounge10:00 Crafts: Ceramic Class/LLAD11:00 Blood Pressures/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:45 Milkman/Atrium1:00 Card Games/Library1:00 Travel Choir Practice at A.H. East II1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC6:00 Music Hour/Atrium


11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:30 SUNSHINE GROUP/Library1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium5:45 Christmas Light Tour6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD


10:00 Christmas Trivia and WordGames/Library

11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD2:30 Christmas Music History

Class/Fireside6:30 Bingo/LLAD

2310:00 Dollar Tree/CVS11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Warm Up America Crochet

Club/Atrium1:30 Farewell to Fran Party/Atrium1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:00 Music Hour/Atrium4:00 Communion Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

Christmas Eve 2410:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Movie/Fireside Theater4:00 Christmas Eve

Mass/Chapel6:00 Dime Poker/Lounge

Christmas 2511:15 Rosary/Chapel

2:00 Holiday Movie/Fireisde


Coupons/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:30 Strength Training/LLAD1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:00 Movie/Fireside6:00 Scattergories/LLAD


10:00 Giant Crossword/Library11:00 Blood Pressures/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel12:45 Milkman/Atrium

1:00 Massage Therapy/LLBC1:00 Card Games/Library2:00 Balloon Ping Pong/Library6:00 Music Hour/Atrium


11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 One-on-One1:30 Dog Visit with Bailey/Atrium1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC2:30 Chairdancing/Atrium6:15 Progressive Pinochle/LLAD


10:00 Crafts: Adult Color Art/Library11:15 Rosary/Chapel1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Strength Training/LLAD6:30 Bingo/LLAD

3010:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel11:30 New Year’s Eve Celebration &

Music with Little Big Band/DiningRoom

1:30 Gift Shop Open/LLBC1:30 Warm Up America Crochet Club/Atrium1:30 Holiday Movie & Popcorn/Fireside4:00 Communion Service/Chapel6:15 Progressive Euchre/LLAD

New Year’s Eve 3110:00 Coffee Break/Lounge11:15 Rosary/Chapel

1:00 Card Games/Library1:30 Movie/Fireside4:00 Mass/Chapel6:00 New Year’s Eve

Social/Atrium

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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Just a Reminder...

MILKMANDave, our milkman, ishere every Tuesday at12:45 p.m. He sells a

variety of dairyproducts, bread,eggs, juice and

ice cream!“MR. DRY CLEAN”Mobile dry-cleaningservice will pick up

items on Wednesdayonly. Bring youritems to Jennifer

on Tuesday.AVON

Esther, our AvonLady, is here

every other week.

Alterations bySew Joyous

For all your sewingneeds, contactDorothy Ruper(586) 291-2394

EmergencyContact Info

Has your first contactmoved or changedphone numbers?Please keep the

office updated of anychanges. Does your

family use email?Please provide an

email address to theoffice and stay up todate on last minute

info!

CHAPEL NEWSAll are welcome to enjoy the

chapel & join us for services atAmerican House East I regardless

of religion or denomination.******************

MASS:Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE:Monday & Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Friday at 4:00 p.m.ROSARY:

Daily at 11:15 a.m.

Join us for Mass out to St. Faustinaon Thursday, December 8th, for the

Feast of the Immaculate Conception.We depart at 8:30 am.

Noon Year’s Eve PartyJoin in the countdown to NOON onFriday, December 30th. Starting at11:30 a.m., Little Big Band will be

entertaining, and we’ll havechampagne, party favors and more!

New Year’s Eve SocialJoin your neighbors for a fun

evening while waiting for the ball todrop! Wine and snacks served.6:00 p.m. on December 31st.

Art ShowDo you have a special talent or

work of art you would like to showoff? Please let Jennifer know and

plan to enter our Art Show onThursday, January 26th.

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UPCOMING OUTINGS• Grosse Pointe High School

Holiday Tea: Join us for thiswonderful holiday show atGrosse Pointe North H.S. This isa free show. We will be going outto brunch beforehand. Wed.,Dec. 7th, at 10:30 am.

• Gentlemen of Swing at theAssumption Cultural Center:Join us for this musicalperformance on Thursday,December 8th, at 12:30 pm. *Ifyou plan to attend, please get tothe dining room by 11:30 am foryour dinner.

• Christmas Light Tour: Join usfor our Annual Christmas LightTour on a luxurious motor coach.Enjoy the beauty of the seasonon Wed., Dec. 21st, at 5:45 pm.

• Save the Dates: MGM GrandCasino Jan. 20th and LakeshoreHigh School Musical, Bye ByeBirdie On Saturday, January 28th.

Chairdancing Exercise Is aRocking Good Time!

LET’S GO SHOPPING!MEIJER

December 13th at 10:00 amKROGER

December 14th at 9:30 a.m.KROGER

December 21stDOLLAR TREE/CVS

December 23rd at 10:00 amKROGER

December 28th at 9:30 a.m.

Rainbow Feathers Visit Wasa Great Time!

Winter BeginsDecember 21st

Transport Driver

CLAUDIA CARNEYis available

Monday–Friday.You must call her at

(586) 383-0515to set up

your appt. time.

Answers FromLast Month’s

Word Pictures1. My better half2. Flightless bird3. Hot on the trail

4. Tax5. Heartthrob

6. Top off the tank7. Down in the

doldrums8. Recycle

9. All hands on deck10. Captain

11. Doggone12. Top secret

Do SomethingNew

As a new yearapproaches, vow totry something out ofthe ordinary every

week. Whether it’s anew activity, friend,

food or simplylearning a new word,bringing somethingdifferent into your

world can enhancebrain health andenrich your life.

December 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE EAST I

17255 Common Rd.

Roseville, MI 48066

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Welc me - Amazon S3...3 Medical News • Dr. Greg Hackel with Henry Ford Physicians is here every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Please sign up if you need to be seen. • Dr. Rubin, our podiatrist,