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American House Grand Rapids2619 Kalamazoo Avenue SE | Grand Rapids | Michigan | 49507

Office: (616) 248-3499 | [email protected] | americanhouse.com

May 2017Your Friendly American HouseGrand Rapids Staff

Executive Director Theresa BursleyAssistant Executive Director Belinda WernerLife Enrichment Director Stella BlissSupervising RN Heather WalkerHead Chef Teresa McCookHousekeeping Supervisor Karie BeaudinMaintenance Supervisor Josh ForneyHairstylist Just ConnieOffice Support Katie RobertsonSocial Worker Jill Thymes

Important Phone NumbersMain Office (616) 248-3499The Medical Team (616) 916-7958Life Enrichment Office (616) 248-9889Dietary Services (616) 248-0283Ridelink (616) 774-1288GO! Bus (616) 456-6141Senior Meals (616) 459-3111Calder City Taxi (616) 454-8080Walgreens (616) 452-4870Meijer (616) 452-9651

What a Beautiful Day for an Easter EggHunt at American House Grand Rapids

It was a perfect day for our Easter Egg Hunt!The kids found lots of Easter Eggs filled with

goodies. Afterwards they passed out Easter bags toresidents that came out for the event. As theresidents looked on, the kids were blowing somegiant bubbles with their new bubble blowers. Some ofthe kids along with the Life Enrichment Directorpassed out Easter Eggs throughout the building forthe residents to find on Easter morning.

Daydream AwayFolks who daydream can rejoice in this research:

Studies show that daydreaming may be a vitalcognitive tool that is linked to improved problem-solving, creativity and better social skills.

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Trivia Whiz

Cinco De Mayo

Everyone’s invited to join us inthe Bistro on Friday, May 5th,at 10:45 to celebrate CINCODE MAYO!There will be some greatfestive treats and drinks foryou to enjoy.

ImportantAttachmentPlease notice the

attachment in yourMay Patriot regardingtransportation to yourscheduled Doctor’sAppointments onTuesdays. This willbegin in June.

Supporting OurNation’s Mothers

For more than 80 years, theAmerican Mothers organization hasworked “to champion women byhonoring, educating and servingmothers at home, at work and inthe world.”

American Mothers was originally acommittee formed by a group ofinfluential citizens—includingJ.C. Penney, Norman Vincent Pealeand Eleanor Roosevelt—who strived tohonor the role that mothers hold instrengthening families and the nation.In 1935, Sara Delano Roosevelt,mother of then-president Franklin D.Roosevelt, presented the first Mother ofthe Year award to Lucy Keen Johnsonof Georgia.

Since then, the nonprofit organizationhas selected a Mother of the Year fromthe 50 states, the District of Columbiaand Puerto Rico, then named a nationalhonoree. Nominations can be made atAmericanMothers.org from Mother’sDay through Nov. 15.

The official sponsor of Mother’s Day,American Mothers works year-round toimplement service and educationalprograms, provide scholarships, andraise awareness of issues that impactmothers. They’ve also partnered withthe United Nations to serve mothersand families at a global level. Our residents loved watching

the kids search for Easter Eggs.

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MAY BIRTHDAYSMay 1st Apt 249 Dean LMay 1st Apt 349 Billie MMay 3rd Apt 244 Phyllis BMay 5th Apt 358 Wanda MMay 17th Apt 242 Liz BMay 19th Apt 206 Sally BMay 24th Apt 253 Ernestine MMay 26th Apt 337 Dennis FMay 28th Apt 359 Doris SMay 30th Apt 151 Eleanor LMay 31st Apt 327 Ken BEveryone’s invited to join us for our May

birthday party on Friday, May 5th, at 2:30.

Reading for a CauseEach May, Get Caught Reading

Month is celebrated as a way toencourage people of all ages toread. How heartwarming would itbe to get caught doing a kind deedat the same time? Here are someways you can use your love ofbooks to give back to others:

Read to kids. Many preschoolsand elementary schools welcomevolunteers to read a story to a classof eager listeners. Or considerbeing a mentor to a child who islearning to read; he or she canpractice and gain confidence byreading to you.

Read to animals. Both dogs andcats are often soothed by thesteady rhythm of a human voice.Reading aloud to animals inshelters can ease their anxiety andhelp socialize them as they wait tobe adopted.

Read to hospital patients. Afunny story—complete with sillygestures and sound effects—can

bring much-needed cheer to childrenin the hospital. For adult patients,simply reading the newspaper tothem can brighten their day andprovide meaningful companionship.

Read to friends and family. Maybeyour neighbor loves literature, but hervision isn’t what it used to be. Payher a visit once or twice a week toread a novel together. Do you haveyoung grandchildren who live faraway? Many retailers offer recordablestorybooks, which can help you stayconnected to them.

May is Get CaughtReading Month

Wit & Wisdom

“All the great thingsare simple, and many

can be expressedin a single word:freedom, justice,

honor, duty,mercy, hope.”

—Winston Churchill

“Honor alwayscomes at a price,

else it wouldbe worthless.”

—Michelle Griep

“Duty, Honor,Country: Those three

hallowed wordsreverently dictatewhat you ought to

be, what you can be,what you will be.”

—Douglas MacArthur

“There is no dishonorin losing the race.

There is onlydishonor in not racing

because you areafraid to lose.”—Garth Stein

“He who is false tothe present duty

breaks a thread in theloom, and you will

see the effect whenthe weaving of a

lifetime is unraveled.”—William Ellery

Channing

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May 2017Grand Rapids

EntertainmentOutingsSpecial Events

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class11:00 Line Dance/ Fitness Center1:00 Cribbage1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Meijer

29:30 Balance Class

10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Arts & Crafts12:00 Symphony

1:00 The Corner Store7:00 Bingo

310:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class10:30 BP & Weight Checks11:00 Red Geranium

1:00 The Corner Store1:00 65 Game2:00 YMCA Veggie Van3:00 Bible Study4:00 Fellowship

49:30 Balance Class

10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Meijer

1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Bingo7:00 Bridge

510:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class10:30 Cinco de Mayo10:30 Catholic Communion1:00 The Corner Store1:00 Euchre2:30 Birthday Party

610:00 Coffee Hour

1:00 65 Game1:30 Saturday Movie

710:00 Coffee Hour

3:00 Worship Service4:00 Fellowship

810:00 Exercise Class10:00 Coffee Hour11:00 Line Dance/ Fitness Center1:00 The Corner Store1:00 Cribbage2:00 Meijer

99:30 Balance Class

10:00 Coffee Hour With Jevon fromMolina

10:30 Arts & Crafts12:00 Dollar Tree

1:00 The Corner Store7:00 Bingo

1010:00 Exercise Class10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 BP & Weight Checks11:30 First Wok on 44th

1:00 65 Game1:00 The Corner Store2:00 YMCA Veggie Van3:00 Bible Study4:00 Fellowship

119:30 Balance Class



1210:00 Mother’s Day Event10:30 Catholic Communion

1:00 The Corner Store1:00 Euchre2:30 Happy Hour with Eddie

Francisco

1310:00 Coffee Hour


MOTHER'S DAY 1410:00 Coffee Hour


1510:00 Exercise Class10:00 Coffee Hour11:00 Line Dance/ Fitness Center1:00 The Corner Store1:00 Cribbage2:00 Meijer


10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Arts & Crafts1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Banks & D&W7:00 Bingo

1710:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class10:30 BP & Weight Checks11:00 Logans





1910:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class10:30 Catholic Communion1:00 Euchre1:00 The Corner Store2:30 Happy Hour with The

Silvertones

2010:00 Coffee Hour


2110:00 Coffee Hour


2210:00 Exercise Class10:00 Coffee Hour11:00 Line Dance/ Fitness Center1:00 Cribbage1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Meijer


10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Arts & Crafts1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Health and Wellness with

Kathryn7:00 Bingo

2410:00 Whitecaps Baseball Game10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 BP & Weight Checks1:00 65 Game1:00 The Corner Store2:00 YMCA Veggie Van3:00 Bible Study4:00 Fellowship




2610:00 Exercise Class10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Catholic Communion1:00 The Corner Store1:00 Euchre2:30 Happy Hour with Bob

DeYoung

2710:00 Coffee Hour


2810:00 Coffee Hour


Memorial Day 2910:00 Coffee Hour1:00 Cribbage1:00 The Corner Store


10:00 Coffee Hour10:30 Arts & Crafts1:00 The Corner Store2:00 Meijer7:00 Bingo

3110:00 Coffee Hour10:00 Exercise Class10:30 BP & Weight Checks11:00 Gun Lake Casino


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Talk About It

Memorial DayTraditions

The last Monday inMay is Memorial Day,a time to rememberand honor those whohave given their livesin service to thecountry. The federalholiday is associatedwith many traditionsthat Americanscarry on to paytheir respects.

How did yourfamily observeMemorial Daywhen you weregrowing up?

Parades are oftenheld in cities andtowns across thecountry. Did yourhometown havea parade?

Veterans groupsoften observe the dayby decorating publicspaces with flags,wreaths or ribbons.Have you ever beenpart of a group thatperformed thesetasks? Talk aboutyour participation.

If you have familymembers or friendswho lost their liveswhile serving thenation, sharetheir stories.

Guardian Angel Home Care will behere to discuss Health, Wellness andDiabetes on Tuesday, May 2nd, at2:00pm. This will be a fun,informational talk centered around aHealthy Eating and Portions Bingogame. Snacks and prizes will beprovided to those who attend. Wehope to see you there.

On Tuesday, May 9th, at 10:00amwe will have a representative here inthe bistro to share information withyou about Molina Healthcare.Detailed information will be postedon the bulletin board.

Tuesday, May 2, at 2:00pmAmerican House,

in partnership with the GrandRapids Symphony, invites you, your

family and friends to the JenisonCenter for Fine Arts

for a musical celebration.Enjoy a special concert from one of

America’s leading orchestras.This event will fill up fast so please

be sure to signup as soon as the sign-up sheets

are posted.This will definitely be a day to

remember!There will be food and refreshments

afterward in the lobby.

Whitecaps Baseball GameWe’ll be going to the Whitecaps Game on

Wednesday, May 24th, at 9:15am. The game starts at10:00. The ticket prices are $18.50 per person. Thisprice includes your lunch of hot dogs, chips and adrink. Please sign up with ticket payment no laterthan Friday, May 12th at the Life Enrichment Office toreserve your seat.

SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY GATHERINGEveryone’s invited to join us for a special Mother’s Day Event on Friday, May

12th, at 10:00am in the Bistro. This event is all of our residents to enjoy as wecelebrate Mother’s Day together.

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Arts & CraftsOur arts and crafts class is very

popular here at American HouseGrand Rapids!

Just to name a few projects, we’vebeen working on completing ourspring wreaths, painting birds andflowers on canvas bags, we’ve alsobeen painting over the shouldercanvas cell phone bags, makingEaster baskets and filling more than200 plastic Easter Eggs for our EasterEgg Hunt.

Laugh Lines

Yogi-ismsMLB Hall of Famer

Yogi Berra was alegendary catcherfor the New YorkYankees. But he wasalso famous for hisway with words,known as Yogi-isms.Here are some ofhis most comicalquotes, many ofwhich have becomepart of our culture.

“It ain’t over tillit’s over.”

“When you cometo a fork in the road,take it.”

“You can observea lot by watching.”

“A nickel ain’tworth a dimeanymore.”

“The future ain’twhat it used to be.”

“I usually take atwo-hour nap from1 to 4.”

“Never answer ananonymous letter.”

Berra onceexplained, “A lot ofguys go, ‘Hey, Yog,say a Yogi-ism.’ I tell’em, ‘I don’t knowany.’ They want meto make one up. Idon’t make ’em up.I don’t even knowwhen I say it.”

May 2017

1875: The first Kentucky Derby is

held, and the horse Aristides is the

winner. The Derby is now the

longest-running sporting event in

the U.S.

1910: Glacier National Park in

Montana is established.

1935: Thanks to newly installed

lights, Cincinnati’s Crosley Field hosts

the first MLB night game.

1945: Celebrations erupt after

President Harry S. Truman

announces the end of World War II

in Europe.

1959: Starring Ethel Merman, the

musical “Gypsy” opens on Broadway.

1968: The Gateway Arch in St. Louis

is dedicated.

1971: Soul singer-songwriter

Marvin Gaye releases the album

“What’s Going On.”

1986: Five million people across the

country join in “Hands Across

America” to raise money for the

nation’s hungry and homeless.

1997: In a six-game chess match in

New York City, IBM’s Deep Blue

supercomputer defeats world

champion player Garry Kasparov.

2003: The Treasury Department

unveils a redesigned $20 bill that

includes added colors to prevent

counterfeiting.

2005: Carrie Underwood wins the

televised singing competition

“American Idol,” launching the

country star’s career.

2011: After 25 years, the daytime

TV talk show “The Oprah Winfrey

Show” airs its final broadcast.

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