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American House Troy

December 2016

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 NurseKarla Johnson Site SupervisorMedical/Personal Care Serv. 248-307-0021

Medical/Health ServicesDr. Greg Hackel, Physician 313-972-9001(Tuesdays)Laura Wilkerson, NP 810-853-8575(Thursdays)

Theramax RehabRehab Services 248-588-9444

PodiatryDr. Stephen Pitzer, Podiatrist 586-263-4524

Beauty ShopDenise Vaden 248-597-4959

Merry Christmas!Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and

Holiday season!We look forward to seeing you and your family on

Thurs., Dec. 1st, at 4:30 p.m. for a spaghetti dinnerto start off the festivities. Santa will be visiting us at

6:00 this evening, along with the Cub Scouts singingChristmas Carols.

The resident Christmas party is scheduled on Tues.,Dec. 20th. A festive holiday meal will be served at

11:30 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. a special (surprise)entertainer will be here to entertain! See you all there!!

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Outings/Events

Friday FlockFri. Dec. 210:00 a.m.

Morley CandyMakers

Tues. Dec. 69:15 a.m.

Kohl’sWed. Dec. 14

9:30 a.m.

ChristmasLights! Bus

Ride!Tues. Dec. 20

6:00 p.m.

ChineseRestaurant:

Ho WahTues. Dec. 27

11:00 a.m.

Kroger and/orMeijer!

Every Thursday,Bus leaves at

9:00 a.m.

Sign Up!!Be sure to sign up forupcoming outings in

the TR (theatre room)!Sign-up forms are

added in advance, soyou can scheduleappt.’s around theoutings that you

would like to attend.Come join in on

the fun!

Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 20th, at6:00 p.m. for a bus ride around town tolook at Christmas lights! Sign up inthe TR!

Morley Candy Makers andSanders Candy Factory!

Morley Candy Makers is the largestproducer of chocolates and confectionsin Michigan and is among the largest inthe United States as well. Sign up toobserve the Morley & Sanders CandyMakers in action while we go on a tourand sample some chocolate! Bus willbe leaving at 9:15 a.m. on Tues.,Dec. 6th!

Bingo Bash Will Resume inJanuary 2017!

Friday Flock!Join us on Fri., Dec. 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. for a church

service and a luncheon following at Trinity LutheranChurch!

Card Shop!!Just a reminder to our

residents: Every Monday at 12:30we sell a variety of cards in theTR. We have a nice variety ofChristmas cards to choose fromas well. Please come and checkit out!

Weekend Movies!Feature Presentations are

posted in the TR, above the sign-up book! Showtime begins at6:00 p.m. on Sat. & Sun.!

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Christmas Shopping!On Wed., Dec. 14th, we will be going to Kohl’s to

finish up Christmas shopping. Every Wed. is “SeniorDay” and you can save an extra 10%-15% off yourtotal purchase. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. We will beback in time for lunch!

Cocktail Party!Come take a break during the holiday hustle and

bustle and sip on a nice cocktail or beverage whilevisiting with friends! Thurs., Dec. 15th, at 2:00 p.m.

Brain Neurobics Class - Fri., Dec. 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. AC!

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!!Dec. 1 Barbara R.Dec. 3 Dorothy P.Dec. 4 Joan M.Dec. 7 Charles W.Dec. 8 Carl L.Dec. 12 Mary C.Dec. 12 Robert W.Dec. 13 Andrew B.Dec. 20 Kathleen K.Dec. 21 Susan W.Dec. 22 Amogene B.Dec. 22 Helen S.Dec. 22 Dorothy S.Dec. 26 Clare S.Dec. 30 Isabelle W.Dec. 30 Ota Mae B.

Staff Birthdays!Dec. 20 Lutmira DuleDec. 22 Jacquelyn Sykes

Monthly Birthday Party!We look forward to seeing you at

our monthly birthday party onWednesday, December 14th, at2:30 p.m. in the Dining Room! Comeand celebrate all of our friends bornin the month of December! Have apiece of cake and enjoy some liveentertainment. The Eastern SkySingers will be performing, and youdon’t want to miss this wonderfulgroup of singers.

Entertainment!!

DecemberEntertainers!

Eric Deluca(’50s-Elvis)

Fri., Dec. 2nd2:30 p.m.

Joyce Backus(Yoga Class)Mon. Dec. 5th

10:00 a.m.Eastern Sky Singers

(Singing Group)Wed. Dec. 14th

2:00 p.m.Royal Oak Hand

Bells Choir(Handbells)

Fri. Dec. 16th2:00 p.m.

Anita Irons(Music Envy)

Thurs. Dec. 22nd2:30 p.m.

Caroljean Tennant(Sing Along)

Wed. Dec. 28th2:30 p.m.

Brian’s AnnualChristmasProgram!

Celebrate with Brianduring his annual

Christmas Programon Fri., Dec. 16th, at7:00 p.m. in the DR!

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December 2016Troy

1 Outings2 Entertainment

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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

10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble AC3:00 Pinochle L3:00 Downton Abbey TR4:30 Res./Family Christmas Dinner6:00 Santa Visits & Cub Scouts DR

28:45 Exercise Video TR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:00 1 Friday Flock2:30 2 Entertainment! DR3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

310:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR12:30 -2:00 Snack Cart TR

2:00 Dr. Quinn Series TR3:00 LRC Game AR26:00 Movie TR

49:00 Sing Along w/Brian LR

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

58:45 Exercise! DR

10:00 2 Yoga with Joyce TR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:30 Bowling AC7:00 Bingo DR

Dr. Hackel Here 68:45 Exercise Video TR9:15 1 Morley Candy Makers

Tour2:30 Oral Health Presentation! TR6:00 Cards AR2

78:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 Meet & Greet Gathering AC7:00 Bingo DR

88:45 Chair Exercise (Video) TR9:00 1 Meijer

10:30 Leader Dog for Blind Visit LR2:00 Scrabble AC3:00 Downton Abbey TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Christmas Carols with the

Girl/Boy Scouts DR


10:30 Hangman LR2:30 Balloon Volleyball LR3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR





128:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:00 Walking Club! LR7:00 Bingo DR

Dr. Hackel Here 138:45 Exercise! DR

10:00 Crafts AR22:30 Social Hour! AC3:30 Rosary AR26:00 Cards AR2

148:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop9:30 1 Kohls

10:00 Therapy in Color AR210:30 Veterans Meeting TR

2:00 2 Birthday Party withEntertainment! DR

7:00 Bingo DR


10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Cocktail Hour! DR3:00 Downton Abbey TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Game 31 AR2

168:45 Exercise Video TR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:00 Word Games LR2:30 2 Entertainment! DR3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Brain’s Annual Christmas

Program DR





198:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:30 Bowling AC7:00 Bingo DR


10:00 Decorating Cookies AR22:00 2 Resident Christmas

Celebration withEntertainment! DR

6:00 Cards AR26:00 1 Christmas Lights! Bus Ride

First Day of Winter 218:45 Exercise! DR9:00 Beauty Shop

10:00 Therapy in Color AR21:30 American House Choir Practice

L3:00 Scrabble AC7:00 Bingo DR


10:30 Beauty Shop2:30 2 Entertainment! DR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Game 31 AR2


10:30 Brain Neurobics AC2:30 Christmas Movie & Popcorn TR3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

Hanukkah, Begins at Sunset 2410:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR12:30 -2:00 Snack Cart TR


Christmas 259:00 Sing Along w/Brian LR


268:45 Exercise! DR

10:30 Trivia LR12:30 Milkman/Card Shop TR2:00 Knitting/Crochet AR22:30 Walking Club! LR7:00 Bingo DR


10:00 Crafts AR211:00 1 Lunch Outing-Chinese

Rest.: Ho Wah2:30 Hot Chocolate & Donuts AC3:30 Rosary AR26:00 Cards AR2


10:00 Therapy in Color AR22:30 2 Entertainment! DR7:00 Bingo DR


10:30 Beauty Shop2:00 Scrabble AC3:00 Downton Abbey TR3:00 Pinochle L6:00 Card Game 31 AR2


10:30 Discussion: New Year’sResolutions LR

2:30 Bowling AC3:00 BP Check TMT7:00 Bingo DR

New Year’s Eve 3110:30 Chair Exercise TR11:00 Communion TR12:30 -2:00 Snack Cart TR


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Good Times!!

Virginia clowning around!

Josephine during Halloween.

Polish Cultural Center!

Duane “Movin’ & Groovin’”.

Walter, George, & Ralph!

Veterans Day!Thank you to our Veterans for

serving our country & protectingour freedoms!

Veterans Committee!The next Veterans meeting is on

Wed., Dec. 14th, at 10:30 a.m. Allveterans are encouraged to attend!

Christmas Cookies!Come and help us decorate Christmas cookies on Tuesday, Dec. 20th, at

10:00 a.m. in the AR2!

Oral Health Presentation!If you missed the first Oral Health Presentation back in September, you can

attend the new presentation on Tues., Dec. 6th, at 2:30 in the TR!

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Mackie MetzenMackie was born in Detroit and

raised in Grosse Pointe where shecontinued to live and raise her 4children. Mackie is the mother of 1son and 3 daughters. She is alsograndmother to 5 grandchildren and 5great-grandchildren. Mackie enjoysreading and playing games, such asSolitaire and mahjong. She alsoenjoys anything to do with politics.Please introduce yourself to Mackiewhen you see her.

A Warm Welcome toDorothy Percy!

Dorothy was born in Marion, NY!She raised her 5 children in MadisonHeights, Michigan. In her early years,she worked in Optical, and then laterretired from Crowley’s Dept. Store.After she retired, she helped raise hergrandchildren. Dorothy used to enjoysinging solo at her church, crocheting,painting and reading. Now Dorothylikes to relax and take it easy whilewatching her favorite shows on TV.We are glad to have you here withus, Dorothy!

Meet and Greet!We encourage all of our new

residents to attend our “Meet andGreet Gathering”! Please join us onWed., Dec. 7th, at 2:30 in the AC(anytime cafe)! This is an opportunityfor you to meet others, visit, askquestions, etc. Refreshments will beprovided! Hope to see you there!

American HouseChoir Practice!

We will be hosting the AmericanHouse Choir Practice here at ourcommunity on Wednesday, Dec.21st, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on thesecond floor in the library/activity

room area! You’re more than welcometo watch them practice. You will beable to hear them while sitting in the

living room.

What’s New!

Leader Dog forthe Blind!

Meet Ryan, a leader dog forthe blind! Ryan will be visitingus on Thursday, Dec. 8th, at10:30 a.m. in the Living Room.Come on down and listen toRyan’s trainer, Lisa, give ademonstration and answerquestions about the serviceRyan provides.

ChristmasCaroling!

The Boy Scoutsand Girl Scouts willbe here on Thurs.,Dec. 8th, at 6 p.m.to sing ChristmasCarols to us rightafter dinner! Comeshow some HolidayCheer and singalong!!

Peace onEarth ...

And goodwill to all.May this holidayseason be filled withjoy and blessings foryou and your family.

December 2016

AMERICAN HOUSE TROY

2300 Grand Haven Drive

Troy, MI 48083

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