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1 American House Lloyds Bayou Lloyds Bayou Drive Spring Lake Michigan americanhouse.com Your American House Staff Executive Director Sher Lewis Life Enrichment Director Brooke Morey Culinary Director Scott Boston Assistant Culinary Director Sonny Gaitan Culinary Angelo Roberts Dining Room Supervisor Mary Poniatowski Dining Room Server Shontonique Piggue Dining Room Server Denise Nuismer Housekeeping Supervisor Gabby Ederer Housekeeping Jordan Schroedter Housekeeping Allison Spangler Maintenance Director Chris Pastor Important Phone Numbers Main Office: M-F 9 am-5 pm (616) After-Hrs. Maint. Emergency (616) Harbor Transit Bus Service (616) Beauty Shop- Paula (616) Grand Haven Senior Center (616) Grover Pharmacy (231) Meijer Pharmacy (616) Orchard Market (616) The Med Team (616) Kitchen Phone (616) Life Enrichment Office (616) January 2018 Marshmallows by the Millions Dean Martin sang, It s a marshmallow world in the winter back in 1966, but this sweet and fluffy confection can be spotted year-round. Whether as a topping for hot cocoa, sandwiched in a s more, or a gooey ingredient in a variety of treats, more than 90 million pounds of marshmallows are consumed each year in the U.S. Warm Up With Layers Instead of one thick sweater, wear layers of clothing to keep away the chill of cold weather. Multiple layers act as insulation by trapping warm air, keeping you cozier. The King of Stamps As the King, Elvis Presley not only put his stamp on rock n roll, but also on U.S. Postal Service history. On Jan. 8, 1993, the USPS released a 29-cent stamp featuring an image of the young Presley, and it remains the top-selling commemorative U.S. postage stamp to date.

2 2 Trivia Whiz The Last Frontier Alaska, famous for snowy glaciers and long, dark winters, became the 49th state on Jan. 3, Here are a few more facts about the land called the Last Frontier: In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward arranged to buy the Alaskan territory from Russia for $7.2 million. As the largest state, Alaska is more than twice the size of Texas. It is about 1,400 miles from north to south and 2,700 miles from east to west. Alaska s name is based on an Aleut word that means great land. The state motto is North to the Future. Juneau is the only capital city in the United States that is not accessible by road. The town can be reached by boat or airplane. The official state sport is dog mushing. Alzheimer s Awareness Event! Always Being Supportive and Understanding of Those in Our Community! Get Creative! In December, we did a Popsicle snowflake craft and they all turned out amazing! For the month of January, we will be doing a craft for Valentine s Day to put on your shelves. Keep looking out for the sign-up sheets to be up by the office!

3 3 Wit & Wisdom Soup s On Whether it s a hearty chowder or a delicate broth, a bowl of soup can warm you up on a winter day. During National Soup Month in January, take stock of these common types: Chowder. This is a chunky soup that often features pieces of seafood and vegetables. European fishermen introduced chowder to America, where it became a signature dish in New England. Bisque. Originating in France, bisque is a rich, creamy soup traditionally made with pureed shellfish. In the past, recipes called for the shells to be ground into a paste and added to the soup to thicken it. Broth/Stock. The light liquid that remains after cooking meat and vegetables in water and then straining it is called broth. To create stock, meat or fish bones are simmered to create an intense, flavorful base for other recipes. Cream. By itself or used as an ingredient in casseroles and other dishes, this popular soup is made by adding cream to a pureed vegetable or meat stock. Mushroom, tomato and chicken are classic varieties. Consommé. This is a broth or stock that has been clarified, meaning all the tiny bits of food used to create its flavor are removed to create a clear, concentrated soup. Chilled soups. Spanish gazpacho and French-style vichyssoise are common examples of soups that are served cold. Blended or pureed vegetables and fruits create their flavor and texture. The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals. Melody Beattie Set your goals high, and don t stop till you get there. Bo Jackson What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Zig Ziglar Life s up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as steppingstones to build the life you want. Marsha Sinetar Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life. Les Brown

4 Lloyds Bayou January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year's Eve! 6:00 Sparkling Champagne and Party Supplies will be put out for you to enjoy while watching the ball drop into the New Year! Floor Dining Room 2:30 Church Service Rev. Gary Lacy (Communion) 4th Happy Birthday Dorothy 14 Richardson #204 2:30 Church Service, Spring Lake Presbyterian, 4th Happy Birthday Caroline Page # :30 Walter and Angela Grysen Bible Doctrine Church of Allendale Church 4th 28 2:30 Church Service, Spring Lake Presbyterian, 4th 7 New Year's Day 1 Happy Birthday Janet Brown #308 8 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 15 1:30 Get Creative Valentine s (sign-up by the office) Happy Birthday Joanne Polhman 9 #223 10:30 Dollar Tree and Lunch at Olive Garden 16 11:00 Mystery Bus trip :30 Chair Exercise 10 10:30 Chair Exercise 10:30 Farkle 3rd 10:30 John Ball Traveling Zoo! Floor 10:30 Chair Exercise :30 Chair Exercise 2:00 Take and Bake Spaghetti Happy Birthday Sandra Grey #210, And Ann Raczok #412 10:30 Chair Exercise 31 Happy Birthday Barbara Kadlac 4 Happy Birthday Leo Debien #321, 5 #413 Tana Botbyl #301 10:00 The Medical Team Blood Pressure Clinic 2nd 1:30 Birthday Celebration 2:30 Music by (Tom Sloan Just Us ) 3:00 BINGO Happy Birthday Joyce Tweist # :00 The Medical Team Blood Pressure Clinic 2nd 3:00 BINGO Happy Birthday Bruce Carter # :00 The Medical Team Blood Pressure Clinic 2nd 3:00 BINGO 10:00 The Medical Team Blood Pressure Clinic 2nd 3:00 BINGO Happy Birthday Geraldine 12 Rodarmer #315 Cancelled! 2:00 Popcorn Friday! 2nd 19 2:30 Happy Hour ( Silverado s ) Cancelled! Welcome New Neighbors! #105 Bruce and Nancy Carter #206 Henry Krosschell #316 Lois Yungton Exercise Bus Entert & Edu Take & Bake Get Creative Copyright 2015 Uhlig LLC

5 6 Talk About It Monday Friday from 9am to 5pm, please use the maintenance sheets in the front lobby to put in a maintenance request. After 5pm and on weekends, please use the maintenance pager for EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE requests ONLY (for example, no heat or a water problem). That number is **Emergencies ONLY!!** Snow Removal The parking lot and sidewalks will be plowed/shoveled and salted every 3 inches of snow. Our Team will be responsible for shoveling and salting the sidewalks as well to keep everyone in our community safe. Thank you for your patience and be safe this winter! - Chris Pastor Chef s Corner Eggnog, What is it? A homogeneous blend of milk or cream, beaten eggs, sugar, nutmeg and usually Liquor of some kind, such as Rum, Brandy, or Whiskey. Liquor-free eggnog has long been served to convalescents and growing children as a tonic. Some eggnogs are made by separating the eggs and stiffly beating the egg whites before adding them to the milk mixture, which produces a light air-filled brew. Commercial eggnog is sans liquor and is available in cartons beginning around mid-october. Canned eggnog can be found year-round in some locations. Bon appetit- Chef Sonny and Chef Scott Great Job, Kitchen Team! We just had our bi-annual health department Kitchen inspection and, for the second year in a row, we had NO health violations! Keep up the great work! Remember When: Wooden Sleds For generations of children, the combination of a winter snowfall and a nearby hill made for a day of sledding fun. One of the most popular means of riding the snowy slopes was aboard a Flexible Flyer. The iconic wooden sled with its eagle logo, red metal runners and hardwood seat slats was famous for a revolutionary feature a flexible front-end steering bar that allowed the rider to control their course. Created in 1899 by a New Jersey manufacturer, millions of the sleds were sold up until the 1980s.

6 7 Fun Challenges for the Year Ahead Is there a novel you ve wanted to read or a hobby you d like to learn? The new year is the perfect time to set some goals you ll enjoy aiming for. Here are some ideas: Reading resolution. Select a number of books or pages you want to read this year, and track your progress. Alternatively, you could challenge yourself to read 10 books set in 10 different countries or try genres outside of your usual picks. Daily doodles. Find a list of drawing prompts online or create your own (you could do a week of zoo animals, a week of flowers, and so on), then capture your creativity in a sketchbook. Experiment with using different media, such as colored pencils or chalk pastels. Meaningful mail. Set a schedule for sending handwritten notes a few times each month. Whether a friend, grandchild or another person in your life, the recipient is sure to smile when reading your words. Eating adventures. Pick five new restaurants to try this year and invite friends and relatives to join in. You may discover a new favorite! Expanded interests. There s always a new hobby to master, from watercolor painting and origami to learning how to play poker or chess. The NFL s Pro Bowl On the weekend before the Super Bowl, the NFL s top players take the field for the Pro Bowl, a faceoff between the league s two conferences, the AFC and the NFC. The Pro Bowl tradition kicked off in 1939 with a showdown between that year s league champions, the New York Giants, and a team of all-stars selected by players and coaches. The game followed a similar format for the next few years, until World War II travel restrictions called a timeout on the event. When the competition resumed in 1951, it featured two all-star teams representing each conference. The game has been played every year since then, with warm-weather locales Los Angeles and Honolulu often hosting the contest. Coaches, players and fans now cast votes for the teams rosters of 44 players each. The Pro Bowl used to take place after the Super Bowl, but in 2010, organizers moved it to the week before the big game to draw more TV viewers. To prevent injuries, players whose teams are in the Super Bowl do not compete in the Pro Bowl, and special rules of play have been enacted to protect the participating players. This year s Pro Bowl is Jan. 28 in Orlando, Fla. Laugh Lines Down, Set, Hike! Q: What s the difference between a quarterback and a baby? A: One takes the snap; the other takes a nap. Q: Why do football coaches like punters? A: Because punters always put their best foot forward. Q: Where does a football player go to get a new uniform? A: New Jersey. Harry spent all day and night watching football games and fell asleep in his chair in front of the TV. His wife nudged him. Get up and go to bed, dear, it s 20 to 10. Harry woke with a start and asked, Who s winning? Football is not a contact sport, it is a collision sport. Dancing is a contact sport. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State University coach

7 January 2018 Nutrition Article: January 2018 Edition of the American House Patriot Health Benefits of Garlic By: Emily Beard, Nutrition Intern This month, I am writing about the health benefits of eating garlic. Garlic is a member of the Allium (a.k.a. Onion) family along with leeks, chives and shallots. It is a great source of calcium, vitamin C, phosphorous, copper, potassium and selenium! You can buy garlic flakes, powder, or paste, but if you truly want to experience all of this herb s flavor and nutritional benefits, then fresh garlic is your best bet!! Fresh garlic is available in grocery stores all year round! Look for bulbs that are plump and have unbroken skin, and are not soft, shriveled or beginning to sprout. Any sign of rotting can greatly affect garlic s flavor and texture. *Tip: gently squeeze the bulb between your fingers and if it feels firm, not damp, then you are choosing good quality garlic! After cutting or crushing garlic, let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before you use it! This stimulates production of its main beneficial ingredient: allicin. When it comes to cooking garlic, avoid using high heat and remember that the longer it is cooked, the more health benefits are lost! Therefore, it is best to add it to the pan when the food is almost done -OR- add it raw at the very end. Health benefits from eating garlic can include: Improvements in heart health Reduced arthritis pain Lower blood pressure Reduced inflammation Improvements in memory and brain function Better blood sugar control *Interesting fact: garlic could help to reverse hair loss!! According to research in European countries, applying garlic gel on the scalp twice a day for three months showed promise in treating a condition called alopecia (an autoimmune skin disease that results in hair loss all over the body). Keep in mind: If you enjoy eating raw garlic, but hate the garlic breath that results, chew on some fresh parsley or mint leaves to counteract the aftertaste. It really, truly works!!