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June 2016Our Friendly StaffJohn Berra Executive DirectorJonathan Marzicola Asst. Executive DirectorJillian Kidd Life Enrichment DirectorPaul Mittelstaedt Executive ChefCarrie Lamberti Community LiaisonKim Travnik Housekeeping SupervisorKen Valentine Maintenance ManagerDoug Huffer Transportation Specialist

Flag Day!!Join us on Tuesday, June 14, at 11:45 a.m.to celebrate patriotism and the Americanflag together. We will be serving hot dogs,

hamburgers, chips, baked beans, and more!Live entertainment will be heard andeveryone who attends will receive a

small flag!Come on down for the fun!!

Welcome New ResidentsAndrew N.

Welcome back Helen and Bill S.

A Day for DadsFather’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in

June. It is a time to honor fathers, celebratefatherhood and appreciate the influence of fathers insociety. Let all the fathers in your life know howspecial they are on this day just for them.

Save the

Date2nd Lunch at Cracker Barrel7th Ice Cream Outing7th Hearing Checks9th Greenfield Village Outing14th Flag Day Celebration17th Ice Cream Social at Happy Hour21st Ceramics at East 123rd MJR Movie Matinee28th Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler28th Open Forum30th Macomb County Picnic at Belle Isle

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Trivia Whiz

Celebrate theStars and

StripesThe first Flag Act

was passed June 14,1777, to dictate thatthe United Statesflag be made of13 alternating redand white stripes and13 white stars on ablue background.Today, much of thecountry observesFlag Day on June 14.

Legend maintainsthat Betsy Ross, aseamstress fromPhiladelphia, madethe first U.S. flag,but it was likelyCongressmanFrancis Hopkinsonwho designed it.

Since the GreatSeal was created in1782, the flag’scolors hold specialmeaning: Whiterepresents purityand innocence, redsymbolizes hardinessand valor, and bluestands for vigilance,perseveranceand justice.

The publicfascination with theflag as a patrioticsymbol came aboutduring the Civil War.

Weekly Sneak PeekAll residents are encouraged to come tothe dining room on Mondays at 10 a.m.

We go over the WHO, WHAT, WHEN,WHERE and sometimes WHY of all theactivities and trips of the week! It’s a

great opportunity to discuss ideas youmay have about anything you would liketo see on the Activity Calendar as well.If you have any questions, please feel

free to contact Jillian!

Happy

BirthdayResident Birthdays

2 Rosemary C.4 Theresa W.14 Theresa P.19 Rosemary L.24 Virginia G.26 Dorothy T.

Birthday Lunch/Open ForumJoin us on Tuesday,

June 28th, at12 p.m. for our monthly Birthday

Lunch and Open Forum! Lunch willbe served in the Dining Room andALL residents are invited to come!!

Help us celebrate all of our Junebirthdays in a fun way! Join us afterfor our Open Forum, where the floor

will be open to all residents forsuggestions and grievances, or to tellus what a great job we are doing!! :)

Army StrongFounded on June 14, 1775,

to defend American liberty, theU.S. Army stands as the oldestand the largest branch of theU.S. armed forces.

The nation’s first professionalfighting force began as theContinental Army and was madeup of volunteers and militiasoldiers from all over the13 Colonies. The SecondContinental Congress appointedGeorge Washington its generaland commander in chief.Over the eight years of theRevolutionary War, the amateursoldiers became a skilled armythat fought for the Colonies’independence from England.

Since then, under the officialmotto “This We’ll Defend,” theU.S. Army has specialized inland-based operations in everywar and conflict involvingAmerica. During World War II,the branch swelled to more than8 million personnel.

Today, more than 1 millionsoldiers serve in the Army, withabout half on active duty andhalf serving in the ArmyNational Guard and theU.S. Army Reserve.

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MID-JUNE}

At the Heart of Care.

Shuttle HoursMonday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to

3 p.m.Please remember that a shuttle

request form must be filled out atleast 48 hours in advance andgiven to Doug. If approved, you

will receive a copy confirming thatyou have been put on the schedule

with a leave time written on it.Please remember to schedule yourappointments before 2 p.m. so thatthere is enough time for you to be

picked up.* Please look at the activity

calendar for outings scheduledbefore making an appointment.

Church ServicesOn Tuesdays:

9 a.m.—Shuttle Takes You to aChurch Service (Meet in Lobby)10:30 a.m.—Pastor Rhodes in

the Chapel**On the Fourth Tuesday, Lutheran

Service in the Craft Room at 10 a.m.On Fridays:

10:30 a.m.—Rosary (Chapel)11 a.m.—Communion (Chapel)

On Sundays:Church Service (Chapel) is with Rev.

John Sanders at 1:30pm

ICE CREAMSOCIAL

On June 17th at2pm, we will have aspecial happy hour,an Ice CreamSocial. There will bemany differentoptions, toppingsand yummycreations by ChefPaul. This isn’t anyole social. This willbe one toremember. We willhave greatentertainment byCharlene and MarkGrablowski, and agift card raffle.Come join us for thefun in the DiningRoom and enjoy theice cream, musicand our fantasticresidents! Hope tosee you there!Families arewelcome!

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June 2016Sterling Woods

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

HONOROUR VETS

19:00 Hair on the Go with Delores

10:00 Trivial Pursuit (Cafe)10:00 Meijer10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat Smoothies by Jillian (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

29:45 Milkman (Lobby)

10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot11:30 Lunch at Cracker Barrel

2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

39:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion

(Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)

2:00 Happy Hour with Dan Beaubian3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

410:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Jackpot

1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

510:00 Movie Matinee

1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Cookies and Coffee(Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

68:00 HOT BREAKFAST

10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Dog Therapy in the Lobby11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball (Courtyard)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Movie Council3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

79:00 Church Outing

10:00 Book Club10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:30 Hearing Checks1:15 Ice Cream Outing1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Euchre7:00 Movie Night



1:00 Sweet Treat Smoothies by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:30 Dr. Butler2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Greenfield Village Outing11:00 Jackpot

1:30 Free Manicures2:30 Exercise Class3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

Banana Split Day 109:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion



2:00 Happy Hour with Chuck Sharpe3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

1210:00 Movie Matinee12:00 Root Beer Float Social (Cafe)1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

1310:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball (Courtyard)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

FLAG DAY 149:00 Church Outing

10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:45 Flag Day Celebration

3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Euchre7:00 Movie Night



1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat Smoothies by Jillian (Cafe)2:00 Cooking with Chef Paul2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot11:30 Red Lobster Lunch Outing


179:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion (Cafe)9:30 One on Ones

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Rosary (Chpl)11:00 Communion (Chpl)12:00 Dr. Pitzer2:00 ICE CREAM SOCIAL-with Charlene and

Mark3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Men’s Club2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

Happy Father’s Day 1910:00 Movie Matinee

1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Father’s Day Beer and

Munchies Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

First Day of Summer 208:00 HOT BREAKFAST

10:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)

1:00 Ladder Ball (Courtyard)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

219:00 Church Outing9:30 Ceramics at East 1

10:00 Book Club10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot1:30 Veterans Club2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Euchre7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer10:00 Trivial Pursuit (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Sweet Treat Smoothies by Jillian (Cafe)1:00 Blood Pressure Checks2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:00 MJR Movie Matinee10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Jackpot


249:00 Hair on the Go with Delores9:15 Coffee and Current Events Discussion



2:00 Happy Hour with Chet Penkala3:15 Wheel Of Fortune (Lobby)6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


1:00 Chair Dancing2:00 Pinochle/ Euchre3:00 Walking Club7:00 Movie Night

2610:00 Movie Matinee

1:30 Rev. John Sanders2:00 Jackpot3:00 Ice Cream Social (Cafe)4:00 Pool/ Wii Bowling7:00 Movie Night

2710:00 Sneak Peek (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Adult Coloring-iPad Art (LR)1:00 Ladder Ball (Courtyard)2:30 10 Cent Bingo3:00 Learn Sign Language3:30 Knit and Crochet with Gerry6:00 Poker Night! (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night

289:00 Church Outing

10:15 Morning Stretch10:30 Lutheran Service (Cft Room)10:30 Pastor Rhodes (Chpl)11:00 Jackpot12:00 Birthday Lunch with Dr. Butler

1:00 Open Forum2:30 Exercise Class3:00 19 Letter Word Game (LR)4:00 Euchre7:00 Movie Night


10:00 Meijer10:00 Trivial Pursuit (Cafe)10:15 Morning Stretch11:00 Dominoes

1:00 Blood Pressure Checks1:00 Sweet Treat Smoothies by Jillian (Cafe)2:00 Wii Bowling Tournament3:30 Poker (Cafe)6:00 Uno (Cafe)7:00 Movie Night


10:30 Macomb County AH Picnic-Belle Isle

11:00 Jackpot2:00 Movin’ and Groovin’ with

Kathleen3:00 Blackjack (Cafe)4:00 Giant Crossword Puzzle (LR)7:00 Movie Night

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Talk About It

Hair on the Go!Don’t forget we

have our very ownbeauty and barbersalon in our building!It can be found onthe first floor (EastWing) just past thetheater room. Thereis no need to leavethe building! Deloresis here onWednesdays andFridays at 9am. Sheoffers many services:shampoo, blow dry,haircuts, perms,manicures andpedicures. Call herdirectly to set up yourappointment!

(586) 489-2666

Quality PrivateCare

Quality PrivateCare can providepersonal careservices to ourresidents. Servicesoffered includeshower assistance,a.m. and p.m. care,and much more!Quality Private Carecan be reached at(586) 932-7405

Information canalso be found at thefront desk!

Why Do We ForgetThings Midway?

Submitted by: Rosemary S.If you happen to forget what you

were going to do after entering aroom, blame it on the doorway, saysa recent study conducted by theUniversity of Notre Dame. Entering orexiting doorways results in an “eventboundary,” which breaks the mentalassociation between activities. Theexperiment was conducted byprofessor Gabriel Radanksky, whoasked his participants to performmemory tasks where it was foundthat doorways act as eventboundaries which prevent peoplefrom remembering their thoughts anddecisions made in a different room.

STERLING WOODS STOREWashing the dishes and run out of

soap? Go to the bathroom and ohno! You’re out of toilet paper ... butdid you know Sterling Woods has amini mart located right in Jillian’soffice? And at a great price!

Make Your Dreams RealityIs there something you would

love to see on the schedule? Isthere a place you want to visit? Ifyes, please bring your suggestionsto Jillian so we can make it happen!Also, if there is something youwould like to see in the Patriot (i.e,an article, poems), please just letus know!

Friendly ReminderPLEASE DO NOT PARK UNDER

THE PORTE COCHERE AT THEFRONT ENTRANCE. THAT IS AFIRE LANE MEANT FORDROP-OFFS AND PICKUPS ONLY.THIS SHOULD BE KEPT CLEARFOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES ATALL TIMES. THANK YOU FORYOUR COOPERATION!~Management

ACROSS

1. Cotton-tipped item

5. Fall !ower

10. Small progression

14. Carson’s successor

15. River through Paris

16. Pre"x for prompter or vise

17. Countertenor

18. Punitive

19. Freedom from di#culty

20. Sore spot

22. Coal or phosphate

24. Not reversed

25. Paper appliqué

26. Baby bird’s noise

29. Abbr. on an

encyclopedia spine

30. Come together

34. Estate recipient

35. “Diamond __”

36. Throw o% track

37. As well as

38. Was relevant

40. Numerical pre"x

41. Shows contempt

43. Launderer’s purchase

44. Late Foxx

45. Danny’s daughter

46. Craft made of

gopherwood

47. Succinct

48. Collect

50. Prank

51. Evergreen trees

54. Encircled

58. “You don’t know

the half __!”

59. Projection

61. Greedy person’s desire

62. Places

63. French novelist Zola

64. “__ go bragh!”

65. Type of secretary: abbr.

66. Readjust

67. In good order

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1. Thick piece

2. Healthy

3. One opposed

4. Enthusiastic supporter

5. Poplar variety

6. Crystal ball gazer

7. Metal container

8. Part of a tooth

9. Keepsake

10. Pennsylvania athlete

11. Droplet

12. Ms. Maxwell

13. Part of an apple

21. Surpass

23. Called

25. Monetary units

26. Gap

27. Reddish tint

28. Sea duck

29. Bigwig, for short

31. Assessor

32. Surrounds

33. Slur over

in pronunciation

35. Albums, for short

36. State: abbr.

38. Fragrance

39. Type

42. Waistband material

44. Regulated system

46. Take for granted

47. Small !ap

49. “... for spacious skies,

for __...”

50. Say “Hi” to

51. Tree trunk

52. Sly as __

53. Tiny insects

54. Make eyes at

55. __ o%; detached

56. Orchid genus

57. Car scar

60. Fleur-de-__

Crossword Puzzle

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

a heart-healthy lifestyle. I hope youfind the information below helpful inyour everyday lives.

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

Maintain a healthy weight. Keepyour body mass index (BMI) levelunder 25. BMI levels above 25 areassociated with an increased risk ofdeveloping heart disease. Your BMIlevel is determined by using a formulathat includes a person’s weightand height.

Here is a list of heart-healthy foods:salmon, oatmeal, tuna, carrots,spinach, broccoli, sweet potatoes,asparagus, oranges, tomatoes,cantaloupe, and tea. All of these foodscan be found on the menu atAmerican 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 every day.This is also a great way to managestress!

American House offers many waysto live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

A Fabulous Night atOrchestra Hall

On the evening of April 27th, theAmerican House Choir performed onthe stage of the Detroit SymphonyOrchestra, debuting the AmericanHouse Anthem. It was a wonderfulnight with our beautiful residentssinging their hearts out, surroundedby their families. Lucy and Gerry didan outstanding job representingSterling Woods. Jillian has video ofthe Anthem debut for anyone who hasnot seen it. Congratulations again toLucy and Gerry! You made usvery proud!

Laugh Lines

SummertimeFun Time

Q: What holds thesun up in the sky?

A: Sunbeams.Q: When do you

go at red and stopat green?

A: When you’reeating a slice ofwatermelon.

Q: What doyou call a Frenchman who’swearing sandals?

A: PhilippePhloppe.

Q: Why didthe man lovehis barbecue?

A: Because itwas the grill ofhis dreams.

Q: Why shouldbananas usesunscreen?

A: Becausethey peel.

Serious Sunblock“We use a really

strong sunblockwhen we go to thebeach with the kids.It’s SPF 80: Yousqueeze the tube,and a sweatercomes out.”—Lew Schneider

June 2016

Happy

DayShowing Gratitude to Dads Everywhere

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