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American House Troy

June 2017

Enriching the Lives of SeniorsSince 1979

American House StaffDebbie Smith Executive DirectorJamee Smith Assistant DirectorJennifer Rhodes Life Enrichment Director

Resident Support Services/The Medical Team

Nancy Luce, LPN NursePassion Beauford Site SupervisorMedical/Personal Care Serv. 248-307-0021

Medical/Health ServicesDr. Greg Hackel, Physician 313-972-9001(Tuesdays)Laura Wilkerson, NP 810-853-5875(Thursdays)

Theramax RehabRehab Services 248-588-9444

PodiatryDr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524

Beauty ShopDenise Vaden 248-597-4959

Summertime SipsThis summer, relax and unwind by enjoying an

Arnold Palmer, the refreshing beverage created andloved by its legendary namesake. According to thegolf great himself, he got the idea one day at lunch toadd lemonade to his wife’s batch of iced tea, and heexperimented until he found the perfect ratio: 2 partsiced tea to 1 part lemonade. Palmer began carrying athermos of the concoction on courses and orderingthe mixed beverage in restaurants, and the drink waseventually named after him.

Nature’s ToothbrushesDentists recommend brushing your teeth after a

meal, but if you can’t do that, eat a crunchy fruit orvegetable such as an apple, carrots or celery. Theirfibrous texture and high water content make themnatural teeth cleansers.

Honoring Dad“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—

father.” —Lydia Maria Child

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Outings/Events

Tidal TidbitsWorld Oceans Day

is June 8, so dive intothese facts about thewaters that cover70 percent of ourplanet’s surface.

There are threemain oceans—thePacific, Atlantic andIndian—plus theArctic and Southern(Antarctic).

The Atlantic Oceanis named for Atlas,the Titan of Greekmythology. ThePacific comes fromthe Spanish nameMar Pacífico, or“Peaceful Sea.”

Scientists knowmore about themoon’s surfacethan the ocean’sdepths. Only threepeople have beento the MarianaTrench, which is thedeepest part of theocean, roughly7 miles down.

Almost 94 percentof all life on Earthis aquatic.

The most remotepoint in the ocean isin the South Pacific,1,670 miles from thenearest land.

Flying the US FlagWhile many places fly the American

flag, there are eight historic locationsthat have official proclamations todisplay the Stars and Stripes 24/7.Celebrate Flag Day on June 14 bylearning about some of these sites:

White House. Photographs show theflag being flown at the White House asearly as the mid-1800s. During WorldWar I, it was customary to display flagson the east and west fronts of thebuilding for 24 hours a day. In 1970,President Richard M. Nixon made itofficial for one flag to fly above theWhite House at all times.

Washington Monument. Thememorial in Washington, D.C., toAmerica’s first president has 50 flags,one for each state, encirclingthe monument.

Lexington Battle Green. The firstconflict of the American Revolution tookplace in this Massachusetts town,where the 1775 battlefield has beenmade into a park. Since 1965, a U.S.flag flies continuously near the site’sfamed Minute Man statue.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.The statue of this memorial in Arlington,Va., is based on the iconic photographof six soldiers raising the U.S. flag at theBattle of Iwo Jima. In 1961, PresidentJohn F. Kennedy proclaimed that theflag atop the 60-foot bronze flagpole beflown 24/7.

Films About FathersCelebrate Father’s Day this

month by watching these moviesthat explore the relationshipbetween dads and their children.

“Father of the Bride” (1950).Spencer Tracy plays a dadwhose daughter (ElizabethTaylor) is planning a lavishwedding, which leads to funnyand poignant moments.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).In this acclaimed classic,Gregory Peck portrays aSouthern lawyer who teaches hischildren about compassion in atown divided by prejudice.

“Field of Dreams” (1989). AnIowa farmer (Kevin Costner),following the advice of amysterious voice, turns hiscornfield into a baseball diamondand receives visitors fromthe past.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).Yearning to spend more timewith his children, a divorced dad(Robin Williams) disguiseshimself as a female Scottishnanny in order to be hired by hisformer wife.

“Finding Nemo” (2003). In thisOscar-winning animated feature,Marlin, a timid clown fish living inthe Great Barrier Reef, bravesunfamiliar waters to rescue hislost son, Nemo.

“The Pursuit of Happyness”(2006). Actor Will Smith andhis real-life son star in thisdrama based on the true storyof a determined single dadwho perseveres despitelife’s setbacks.

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RoseLove and gratitude

F LO W E R O F T H E M O N T H | JUNE

High-Flying FeatsWith their trademark blue and

gold jets, the U.S. Navy Blue Angelsare famous for amazing audienceswith spectacular aerial feats andformations. This elite flightdemonstration squadron performsfor about 10 million people eachyear at air shows and sportingevents across the country.

The Blue Angels have beenthrilling spectators since 1946,when the chief of U.S. navaloperations, Adm. Chester W.Nimitz, established the team toencourage public interest in navalaviation, attract recruits to the Navyand boost morale in the branch.

Today, a squad of six expertNavy and Marine Corps aviators,flying modified F/A-18 Hornets,demonstrate many of the sameexciting maneuvers from the unit’sfirst flights. Showcasing skill,precision and teamwork, the pilotsexecute loops, rolls, tight turns andhigh-speed passes of up to

700 mph. In the Blue Angels’signature diamond formation, thejets fly as close as 18 inches fromeach other.

Along with providing entertainmentin the sky, the pilots also work on theground as goodwill ambassadors, bytalking with spectators at shows andpractice sessions and makingpersonal appearances at schools,hospitals and public functions.

The Blue Angels and their supportcrew of more than 100 personnel arebased at Naval Air Station Pensacola,on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Blue Angels havebeen thrilling spectators

since 1946

Entertainment!!

“My father gave methe greatest gift

anyone could giveanother person;

he believed in me.”—Jim Valvano

“My dad had thisphilosophy that ifyou tell childrenthey’re beautiful

and wonderful thenthey believe it,

and they will be.”—Emily Mortimer

“My father was myteacher. But mostimportantly he was

a great dad.”—Beau Bridges

“It was my fatherwho taught me to

value myself.He told me that

I was uncommonlybeautiful and that

I was the mostprecious thing

in his life.”—Dawn French

“My father believed intoughness, honesty,politeness and being

on time. All veryimportant lessons.”

—Roger Moore

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June 2017Troy

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18:45 Chair Exercise (Video) TR9:00 1 Meijer

10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble AC3:00 New Series -Victoria TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Games AR2

28:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

310:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR

2:00 Dr. Quinn Series TR3:00 Kings in the Corner AC6:00 Movie TR

49:00 Sing Along w/Brian LR

10:30 Communion TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Movie TR

58:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Short Stories w/ Joyce S. TR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop LR

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Good Times!!

Wheelsin Motion

From riding ina wagon to pedalinga bicycle, manychildhood adventurestake place onwheels. Use thesequestions to rollinto a discussionabout bikes, trikesand more.

Did you have atricycle or bicyclewhen you weregrowing up? If so,what did it look like?How old were youwhen you learnedto ride?

What other wheelsdid you have as akid—perhaps awagon, pedal car,roller skates or ahomemade soap boxderby car?

Did you usewheels to do a jobor chore, such asdeliver newspaperson a bicycle or drivea farm tractor?

When you gotolder, did you learnto drive a car, truckor motorcycle? Whatwas your favoriteset of wheels asan adult?

Starry, Starry NightOne of the most magnificent sights

in nature, the night sky has beeninspiring stargazers for centuries.Adding to its beauty are88 identifiable star patterns, calledconstellations. Have some fun findinga few of the most famous:

Orion. The distinct figure of Orionthe Hunter is easy to find by his belt,represented by a row of threebright stars.

Ursa Major. The name of thisconstellation means “Great Bear,”and it is notable for containing theBig Dipper, one of the mostrecognizable star patterns. The Big

Dipper forms the bear’s tail andpart of its back.

Ursa Minor. In Greek mythology,the “Little Bear” is the child of theGreat Bear, and is also called theLittle Dipper. The dipper’s handle isthe bear’s tail. Polaris, better knownas the North Star, is the tip of thetail and has been used fornavigation for thousands of years.

Canis Major. The brightest star inthe night sky, Sirius, is located inthis constellation, which means“Great Dog.” Look for stars thatform a stick figure, with Sirius asthe head.

Cassiopeia. Named for a queenin Greek mythology, thisconstellation’s five bright starscreate an “M” or “W” shape.

Scorpius. Meaning “Scorpion,”Scorpius is usually located near thehorizon, where a line of stars curveinto an upside-down questionmark, forming the animal’s tail.

HAPPY

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FATHER’S

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A Pink DrinkSipping a refreshing glass of pink

lemonade is the perfect way to cooloff when the temperature climbs. Buthave you ever wondered who inventedthe drink, and why it’s tinted pink?

Most historians have traced pinklemonade to 19th-century travelingcircuses, where traditional lemonadewas already a popular refreshment.Two stories of the origin of the pinkversion stand out. In one, Henry Allott,a teenager working at a circusconcession stand, accidentallydropped red cinnamon-flavoredcandies into a batch of lemonade.He served the rosy-hued drink to hiswaiting customers, and it was a hit.

A second story claims circusworker Pete Conklin ran out of waterwhile making lemonade. He grabbed anearby tub of water that a performerhad used to wash her pink tights,added it to his mixture, and sold it as“strawberry lemonade.”

However the beverage came to be,it continues to be a popular thirstquencher. The pink lemonade soldtoday is usually tinted with fruit juicesand extracts or red food dye.

So why does the pink drink remaina favorite? Psychologists believe thatits pastel color is relaxing andcalming, providing ideal relief on a hotsummer day.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’For more than two decades,

star-studded country music andcornball comedy combined toproduce one of the most successfulshows in television history. Just askthe fans of “Hee Haw,” whichpremiered June 15, 1969.

The variety show’s creators wereinspired by the popularity of “Rowanand Martin’s Laugh-In” and wanted tomake a country version. Roy Clarkand Buck Owens co-hosted theseries, which took place in fictionalKornfield Kounty. Along with music,the show featured old-fashioned ruralcomedy in recurring segments like“Pickin’ and Grinnin’,” “What’s forSupper?” and “Lulu’s Truck Stop.”

In addition to famous castmembers such as Roy Acuff andMinnie Pearl, “Hee Haw” showcaseda long list of high-profile guestperformers, from country legends toartists in a variety of genres. JohnnyCash, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn,Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis andSammy Davis Jr. are just a few of thesingers who made appearances.Dozens of TV, film and sports stars—including Ed McMahon, EthelMerman, Big Bird from “SesameStreet” and Mickey Mantle—also paidvisits to Kornfield Kounty.

Happenings!

Much like theOlympic Games,the National SeniorGames is an inspiringdisplay of hard work,dedication andathleticism. Thecompetition is thelargest multisportevent in the worldfor seniors and takesplace every twoyears in a differentU.S. city.

The first SeniorGames were held in1987 in St. Louis.

In recent years,the games haveattracted more than10,000 athletes, allover the age of 50,including somecentenarians.

After competingat the state level,qualifying athletesattend the nationalgames for a chanceto win a gold, silveror bronze medalin their events.Currently, 19 sportsare offered, includingbasketball, tennis,swimming, golf,bowling andshuffleboard.

This year’scompetition isJune 2–15 inBirmingham, Ala.

June 2017

Telephone Milestones

From its invention 140 years ago to the smartphones of today, the telephone has

advanced by leaps and bounds. Dial into these phone history highlights.

Year Milestone

1876 Alexander Graham Bell is issued a patent for his “electrical speech machine.”

1915 Bell makes the first transcontinental phone call, from New York to San Francisco.

1927 Transatlantic phone service is established between the U.S. and London.

1963 Push-button dial phones begin to replace rotary-dial phones.

1973 A Motorola employee makes the first portable cell phone call.

1984 Cell phones, with price tags of about $4,000, are available to the public.

1996 The first successful consumer cell phone, the flip phone, debuts.

2007 Apple introduces its touch-screen smartphone, the iPhone.

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