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ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

SPRING 2022 APRIL • MAY • JUNE

ANN ARBOR

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Message from Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Get To Know Your Life Enrichment Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Signature Music Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 & 6 Resident Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Monthly Music Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Art Classes and Workshops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Fitness Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lifelong Learning Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Community Events – Get Involved! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mill Pub Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Featured Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 On The Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Resident Referral Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Notable Days & Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Culinary Adventures April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Culinary Adventures May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Culinary Adventures June. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Favorite Memories from Last Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 From Our Residents Testimonials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Resident Poetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CareMerge Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Philanthropy Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Designing All Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wellness Corner: Ikigai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LOIC VINCE

“Spring is coming…Time for some cleaning. Remove all the self-doubt, worry, jealousy, regret, anger, guilt, or any other negative emotions that are holding you back from your happy, fulfilled life.” - Nanette Mathews It finally feels as though Spring has sprung here at All Seasons Ann Arbor. This winter felt longer than most due to the rise in new COVID variant cases and the long cold days of winter, but the community made it through with a positive mindset and great respect for one another. I want to express my gratitude to each of you for making this community the best place to reside in Ann Arbor. As we look ahead, I thought I’d highlight a few of the things that the team and I are thrilled about. Our next culinary journey includes an 8-episode “Around The World in 80 Days” miniseries followed by a gastronomy pairing of special dishes from each episode’s featured country. In May, we’ll head south of the border to learn more about Mexico’s culinary traditions. In celebration of the birthday of Thailand’s Queen Suthida, “A Taste of Thailand” will follow in June. Finally, Angela Swan and our Life Enrichment Team have been working meticulously and joyfully to provide a fantastic agenda to enliven your senses. Some of the highlights this quarter include the second season of the All Seasons Chorus directed by a Music Education graduate student, a presentation on courage and perseverance by a cross country cyclist and author, poetry workshops in honor of National Poetry month, and events with the Artistic Leadership of Detroit Public Theatre about their hit show “Detroit ‘67” by Broadway playwright and Michigan native Dominique Morisseau. I encourage you to invite a new neighbor and try something new. As always, if there is anything I can do to facilitate your fullest enjoyment of All Seasons, I am at your service. 3

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM! ANGELA SWAN DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT Angela’s passion is to inspire our residents to pursue the meaningful self-care of their whole person. As a Life Enrichment professional and artist, she leads programs that effectively support social connection, self-expression, vitality, and purpose. Angela received her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in Sculpture and Community Engagement and was awarded the prestigious Advanced Opportunity Fellowship, a Foreign Language Fellowship to study Portuguese in Brazil, and Fredrick Layton Graduate Fellowships. Prior to her masters, Angela had a robust exhibition practice in Chicagoland and was published in Poets/ Artists Magazine and the Art and Cultural Strategies Magazine. She is also a professional photographer and is certified to teach Benevolent Ballet, Chair Tai Chi and NIA Creative Movement.

DEON’DRE JOHNSON DRIVER Deon’Dre Johnson (DJ) is an ambitious employee of All Seasons Ann Arbor. He has a great personality, positive attitude and excels in engaging our residents in conversation. Deon’Dre secured the most nominations in February and was awarded Employee of the Month! As All Seasons Ann Arbor’s full-time Driver, Deon’Dre provides transportation for residents to their medical appointments, weekly grocery trips and cultural outings. He enjoys helping residents with technology and never backs away from the challenges of the day. Deon’Dre is an aspiring filmmaker and looks forward to using that love of creativity to assist the residents with art projects in the studio.

SPRING SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

MACK SISTERS

SCHNITTKE DUO

DUO PIANISTS

VIOLIN AND PIANO DUO

APRIL 29 @ 2 PM

MAY 24 @ 3 PM

Japanese-born pianists, Yuki and Tomoko Mack have dazzled audiences on three continents. After winning strong recognition as soloists, these Steinway Artists partnered to form the award-winning piano duo, ‘The Mack Sisters.' From Bach to Piazzolla, their diverse repertoire includes a broad range of four-hands piano music and orchestral works. Beyond the main stage, they’ve performed live on the radio and recorded a highly-acclaimed collection of fourhands piano music - all of which exhibit their unique sense of interpretation and flawless technique. “…Exciting choice of repertoire played with flawless technique and fire…” – Music and Dance Press/Tokyo, Japan

Arseniy Gusev (b.1998, Saint Petersburg) is a student at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studio of Sergei Babayan (piano) and Keith Fitch (composition). He actively performs abroad and has given solo concerts in Russia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, USA, and Germany. Maude Cloutier, a French-Canadian violinist, is quickly building up a reputation as a young musician of great promise and already concertizes full-time as a soloist and chamber musician across Northeast Ohio and beyond. She began studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music at the age of 16, graduated from the Young Artist Program in 2021, and is currently wrapping up her first year as a full scholarship student in the coveted Artist Certificate program studying with Jan Sloman and Jaime Laredo.

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT MEET JOY CROEL

TERRA VOCE ENSEMBLE

VIOLIN, CLARINET, CELLO, AND PIANO JUNE 10TH @ 2:30PM Organized as a chamber music group in 2017, Terra Voce members draw upon their individual experiences with chamber music, choral, and orchestral organizations throughout Metropolitan Detroit. Lillian Dean, clarinet: Lillian Dean is principal clarinet with the Royal Oak Symphony and also plays with the Warren Concert Band, and holds Masters degrees in Urban and Regional Planning. Doris Hall, piano: Doris Hall is the organist at the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham. She received her Bachelor's degree in Music Theory from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Organ and Church Music from Wayne State University. Kelly Roenicke, violin: Kelly Roenicke performs and teaches in the metropolitan Detroit area, and holds degrees in Violin Performance from Western Michigan University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Karen Wingert, cello: Karen Wingert graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s degree in cello performance. Karen is a private music instructor in the Farmington Hills area and freelances with various chamber music ensembles.

Joy says her greatest accomplishment is having seven of the most wonderful children! Her grandchildren and great grandchildren love to visit her at ASAA. Joy’s lifelong career was as an educator and principal. She also produced a TV and radio show entitled "Forever Joy" for 7 years! Joy is also a Licensed Ordained Minister and active participant in ‘The Gathering’, a resident-led bible study on Sundays. Joy is the published author of Woman You Are Special and A Bird’s Eye View of the Bible. We are grateful that Joy volunteered to become one of our first Resident Ambassadors! In this role, she offers support and assistance to new residents during their initial weeks of living in the community. Joy’s goal is to help them feel familiar and comfortable. 6

MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

EMILIE LIN Apart from a 2-year hiatus during her PhD training in psychology, Emilie Lin performed actively from the time she moved to the United States from Taiwan at age 14 until she started a family. She graduated magna cum laude and Phil Beta Kappa with distinction in psychology, honors in music performance, and winning the concerto competition from Carleton College. Since 2020, Emilie has composed beyond educational piano music published by The FJH Music Company, expanded her artistic expressions with instrumental and accessible piano music in the genres of contemporary classical/new age, jazz fusion, and EDM.

VOICES IN HARMONY CHORUS Voices in Harmony is a 40-member women's a cappella chorus from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Since 1975, the chorus has provided Michigan with the highest quality a cappella and barbershop harmony through performance, education, and community service. Affiliated with

Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide singing organization for women, they are a nonprofit organization providing innovative entertainment sung in 4-part harmony. Voices in Harmony has found a perfect blend of being excellent singers and performers who understand the importance of laughter and friendship. DERZIER DUO Rob Crozier and Kelly McDermott Rob Crozier is a singer, bassist, composer, and multi-instrument performer. The Rob Crozier Jazz Ensemble, based in Ann Arbor, wows audiences with his high energy approach to modern jazz, spacious ballads, and a true variety of world music-infused originals. Kelly McDermott is an accomplished flutist and vocalist performing and recording both classical and contemporary genres. Together they will present an eclectic mix of folk, world music, and jazz improvisation.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS Led by our Life Enrichment Team, “Art for Everyone” classes are for all ability and skill levels. Drop in to learn new techniques and build collaborative art with your neighbors.

Wooden Flower Bouquets for Mother’s Day: These lightweight balsa wood flowers are dipped in acrylic paint to make some of the most realistic faux flowers we have ever seen.

Intentional Etegami: In recent years, the popular Japanese art form “etegami” (e= image; tegami= letter) has captured Cardmaking with the interest and imagination of artists all over the world. The simplest English definition of etegami Claudia Henderson: National Scrapbooking Day is may well be “Japanese postcard art.” Etegami coming this May and we’ll be was conceived in the 1960s, when calligrapher learning techniques for making Kunio Koike became exasperated with the rigid traditions of his field. He envisioned an art handmade greeting cards from form that could be spontaneous, honest, and Claudia Henderson. She has a lifelong personal without being self-obsessed. Koike passion for taking photographs and preserving memories. For Claudia, the most satisfying thing began combining simple images with brief but thoughtfully chosen words on washi postcards. is knowing she made someone smile with her He sent these postcards, called this idea “New unique, thoughtful cards made with love. Year’s cards in their everyday clothes,” and Photography Workshop with Angela: created the slogan “Heta de ii, heta ga ii” which Angela Swan has been a fine art and portrait can be translated as “It’s okay to be awkward. photographer for over 20 years. During her Awkwardness has charm.” This welcoming slogan 7-year career as a wedding photojournalist, encouraged people who wanted to make art she honed skills to make you and your loved but felt they lacked the talent to do so. Come ones look great! She will teach us how to find explore and expect to be delighted by your own flattering light sources for taking people pictures authentic Etegami! and basic editing on smartphones. Upcoming curriculum may include:

MONDAY CERAMICS WITH MEG

Join University of Michigan Penny Stamps School of Art and Design alum Meg Gizzi and create your own pinch pot and slabwork bowls, vases, trays and more. Beginners welcome.

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO

Self-organized time to finish residents’ own independent projects.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS

Create art with a purpose! Artistic projects, suggested by the resident Community Service committee and Life Enrichment Team, will again include silk flower creation and arrangements for Promedica Nursing Center, our neighbor. They enjoyed the bright pop of color on their dining room tables all last year! For Mother’s and Father’s Days in May and June, join us to create Mini Tissue Tapestries and Bookmarks for local Meals on Wheels recipients.

FITNESS CLASSES Mondays and Wednesdays: Aquafit Water Aerobics with Natalie Becker Tuesdays: Stretch & Strength with Rebecca Round Wednesdays: Exercise Equipment Orientations Fridays: Sit & Stand Cardio with Rebecca Round Saturdays: Fitness Dancing with the Life Enrichment Team

greatest accomplishments was riding a bike across the south island of New Zealand. Another goal is to visit all 50 US states. She only has 20 more to go! One of her favorite things about teaching at All Seasons is the enthusiasm of the participants: “They are a joy to instruct and teaching there is the highlight of my week!”

INSTRUCTOR BIOS: REBECCA "BECKY" ROUND attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor's of Education and a Bachelor's in Nutrition. She practiced as a clinical dietitian for five years before becoming an ACE certified personal trainer. The most rewarding part of her career as a Health and Wellness professional is helping people of all ages keep moving and stay healthy. Round lives in Saline and is an avid participant in outdoor sports including road biking, mountain biking, hiking, cross country, and skiing. One of her

NATALIE BECKER has been working as a fitness professional since 2005. As a Fitness Specialist at a medically based fitness facility she performed Fitness Assessments and prescribed exercise programs to individuals pre and post therapy to integrate them back into a fitness routine. Natalie earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Eastern Michigan University. Her multiple certifications include The American College of Sports Medicine, Health Fitness Specialist (ACSMHFS), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Exercise Instructor, Senior Fitness Specialist Certificate and Mad Dogg Certified Spinning Instructor. She also holds a certification in CPR/First Aid and AED through the American Red Cross and is a Manager/Trainer for SydFit.

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

“THE LANGUAGE OF FILM” WITH RUSS COLLINS, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MICHIGAN THEATER FOUNDATION We’re thrilled to welcome a very prominent figure in the Ann Arbor community to our own Geddes Auditorium for a live presentation on the “language” of motion pictures; about how cinema, tv, video, and media have language systems and constructed dynamics like English grammar and music theory. For the past 32 years, Collins has been Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Theater, earning his living by fostering a love for live performances and film in an 87-year-old building that was designed as a movie palace. Collins served on the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority board and on the Michigan Humanities Council board of directors, appointed by the governor. Collins provides commentary on films for several local radio shows. He also taught film studies at EMU from 2002-2013. In 2013, Collins was named to Indiewire’s inaugural list of “influences” in the independent film industry. HAPPY FOR NO REASON WITH TAMARA ZONER Join Speaker and Happiness Trainer, Tamara Zoner, to learn the actions and habits of happiness! Based on the NY Times Bestselling book, Happy for No Reason, and research in happiness and positive psychology, Tamara will share the tools that you can begin using to bring greater happiness into your life. A show-not-tell single mom to three awesome kids and a karaoke enthusiast, Tamara demonstrates daily how to create a life you love! She was the Director of Life Enrichment for four years at All Seasons West Bloomfield and has a six-year background in senior living. WEEKLY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS Led by the Life Enrichment Team, these hands-on workshops are geared to meet residents’ every-changing technology needs, ranging from smartphone and tablet use to photography tutorials. Continued on Next Page

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS PARTNERS: ALL SEASONS AND OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) The mission of OLLI is to enhance quality of life by providing stimulating, meaningful, and high-quality lecture series, classes, travel and social events for an increasingly diverse group of persons 50 and older. OLLI is a volunteer centered organization in that it offers programs for older adults, designed by older adults. It capitalizes on the skills, knowledge, and experience of dedicated senior volunteers who actively plan and implement the learning programs for their peers. Tune in each week from April 14 to May 19 to catch the series "Native Americans of the Great Lakes Region." This quarter’s focus is Native Americans of the Great Lakes Region. Indigenous people migrated to the Americas more than 15,000 years ago. Their settlements spread over all of North, Central and South America, long before Europeans arrived. This lecture series focuses on the Native Americans who settled and thrived in the Great Lakes region for thousands of years. It will examine their various lifestyles, technologies, cultures, and religious beliefs in the near and distant past as well as the present. It will investigate the impact and the disruption that the arrival of Europeans had on their way of life. One topic that is especially relevant today, given climate change and other environmental problems, is the sustainable conception many Native Americans have of the relation between humans and the natural world. LARRY WALSH PRESENTS "CYCLING ACROSS AMERICA TO SELF-DISCOVERY" “Your job has been eliminated.” When Larry Walsh heard those words, his world was turned upside down. After serving 7 years in the Army and working for 28 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Larry Walsh stepped away from corporate life and cycled into the heart of America to fulfill his lifelong dream of riding across the country. He purchased a Surly Disc Trucker touring bike and began his 3,120-mile ride from California to Florida. Cycling over treacherous mountains, through open plains, unforgiving deserts, and over 200 unique small towns, Walsh not only discovered a new world and new people, but he uncovered a side of himself that he thought was long forgotten—one filled with true grit and determination. Join Walsh on his trip across America and see what it feels like to experience life one pedal rotation at a time. Continued on Next Page

VINCENT YORK’S HANDS-ON HISTORY OF JAZZ Enjoy this new session as Vincent York introduces the audience to the deeper meaning and history of Jazz. Vincent plays and demonstrates how the evolution of diverse music styles contributed to the birth of jazz. It’s a hands-on, multimedia experience with audience participation, singing, and music. Vincent York was born into a family of musicians and a life of music. Vincent toured with the Duke Ellington Orchestra until he formed his own band in 1977. He has recorded or played with noteworthy jazz artists such as Marcus Belgrave, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Aretha Franklin and Martha Reeves. As bandleader, Vincent York draws on his wealth of understanding and local professional artists to unveil the story of jazz to audiences of all ages.

ARTIST TALK Angela Swan will give an Artist Talk about her diverse career as a sculptor, photographer, and community-builder. In May of 2020, she received her Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Angela simplifies art processes to engage residents in a method she coined, Art for Everyone. She adapts artmaking to include all abilities, even those that don’t feel creative or who face physical or cognitive challenges. After her talk, we’ll have a Champagne Social where Angela will conduct a fun and engaging photoshoot with attendees. Don’t miss the Photography Collage in the Art Studio the following day!

ARNOLD COLLENS PRESENTS “RE-EMERGING VAN GOGH” Vincent Van Gogh exhibits are sweeping the world. What's in them and what's the appeal? Arnold Collens holds degrees from Wayne State University’s School of Business and College of Education and Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Over the last 17 years, he’s weaved photography and research to tell stories. He engages groups by sharing his interest in community, history, nature, art, industry, cars, and architectural landscape. In Florida, Arnie serves as a naturalist and day captain at Audubon’s flagship facility in Naples: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

DETROIT PUBLIC THEATRE’S “DETROIT ‘67” To kick off an all-new partnership, you’re invited to attend a three-part community program with Detroit Public Theatre’s Co-Producing Artistic Director, Sarah Winkler and Connectivity & Engagement Manager, Madelyn Porter. In May, Winkler and Porter will visit All Seasons to discuss the history and vision of the Detroit Public Theatre and give us an exclusive snapshot of the development process of their upcoming production of the acclaimed play “Detroit ’67” written by TONY Award nominated daughter of Detroit, Dominique Morisseau. On June 3rd, we will attend a special matinee performance with students, for an intergenerational audience experience. The week following the performance, Winkler and Porter will return to All Seasons for a facilitated discussion about the themes, highlights, and questions raised by this unique production.

COMMUNITY EVENTS G E T I N VO LV E D ! Want to join a resident-led program, or start one yourself? Reach out to our Life Enrichment team for opportunities to get involved. Women’s Forum – An evolving group which invites speakers and holds active discussions on topics of shared interest, such as women in science, the arts, literature, and government. Men’s Group – An affinity group meeting every week to discuss pressing topics such as voting rights, civic engagement, economic justice, and active living in the 21st century.

Current Events – A moderated discussion forum for all residents. Community Service Committee - A group led by passionate residents interested in mobilizing for relevant causes. Environmental Protection Group - Join "Protecting Our Environment," a new club, to discuss green activism through small and large-scale actions.

All Seasons Chorus Bryan Gilbey, our new chorus director, is a graduate student at Eastern Michigan University currently working towards a Masters Degree in Music Education. Bryan received his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Michigan State University in 2018, and has spent the past three years teaching. Bryan has worked with singers of all ages and conducted many choruses over the years, including at the Michigan State University Community Music School. He’s very excited to begin working with the singers at All Seasons Ann Arbor! After seven rehearsals, the chorus will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein on Broadway, a medley featuring 13 classic favorites like Edelweiss, Oklahoma, and There is Nothing Like a Dame. Perfect Pair Intergenerational connections are important for our health, wellness, and awareness and appreciation of the changing world. Learn more about Perfect Pair, a free program run through the University of Michigan, that creates one-on-one connections between seniors and college students. Student volunteers and senior participants are paired based on similar hobbies and interests. Through shared laughs, conversation, and fun activities, members have the opportunity to foster meaningful and long-lasting relationships with their Perfect Pair.

MILL PUB PROGRAMMING Join us Wednesdays in the Mill Pub for Laughter and Libations! STORYTELLING Master storyteller Laura Raynor tells a story to spark memories and inspire participants, provides questions and story prompts, opens up the circle for tellers, and includes residents' meaningful objects or photographs as we learn how to craft and appreciate the oldest form of human entertainment - the story. MICHIGAN THEATRE TRIVIA Join trivia expert Nick Alderink and test your film knowledge and compete in teams for prizes to the historic Michigan Theatre. MILL PUB OPEN MIC Have a poem you’d like to share? A stand-up comedy set you want to polish off? A song you’ve prepared with a couple friends? Hop on the mic and share your talents! Liquid courage available for purchase. Sign up with the Life Enrichment team. POETRY IN THE PUB WITH AMY JOHNSON Nothing crystallizes a moment quite like poetry. Calling all language lovers, vocabulary venerators, and alphabet admirers. Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month for three weeks of hour-long word whimsy where no experience is necessary. Collectively we will respond to poems, contemplate and craft original works from prompts, and when ready, perform for each other. Amy received her Masters in Communication with specialization in Interpretation/Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University. As a creative writing, interpretation, and performance teacher, Amy Johnson has a wealth of experience helping people express themselves through the art of poetry. She started performing poetry in 1997 at the Green Mill in Chicago, where Slam originated. She continues to write and perform poetically as a member of the Untheatre Company who performs Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. 14

FEATURED OUTINGS

The FoolMoon Stroll + Roll invites everyone to dress up, light the luminaries, celebrate, spread smiles, and share some love with A2 local businesses. This year's theme, Alice in WonderFools, invites you to imagine and make all sorts of curious creations from Mad Hatter tea parties to flamingo croquet to bread and butterflies! Join our Life Enrichment Team in making luminary hats to wear on this adventurous outing!

Secure your spot today and sign up with the Life Enrichment Team

Earth Day Celebratory Concert from the Vocal Arts Ensemble of Ann Arbor Contemporary works and Italian madrigals meet in an Earth Day program that celebrates the natural world and reflects on the human relationship with it. Lori Laitman's ‘The Earth and I’ is a three-movement choral cycle that sets the poetry of Emily Dickinson and Evan Hause's ‘The Two Trees’ with the music of Mechem, Elgar and Ireland, as well as, the seventeenthcentury masters Marenzio and Monteverdi.

UMMA Join neighbors from All Seasons communities across SE Michigan and enjoy a docent-led tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s exhibitions and installations. Following the tour, socialize and discuss over lunch in the Museum Cafe. One of the finest university art museums in the country, UMMA holds collections representing 150 years of art collecting.

“Detroit ‘67” at Detroit Public Theatre The Detroit Public Theatre (DPT) produces nationally recognized plays and programs with world-class writers, directors, actors, and designers in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s thriving cultural district. The play “Detroit ‘67” sits in the summer of 1967, and the songs of Motown are breaking records and breaking barriers. Chelle and her brother, Lank, are running an unlicensed after-hours joint out of their basement—risky business—especially during a brutal police crackdown that has sparked unrest throughout the city. When Lank offers refuge to a mysterious stranger, he and Chelle clash. Pent-up emotions erupt, and they must navigate the chaos both outside and within.

ON THE CALENDAR April 1

April Fools Day

April 18

Tax Day

April 22

Earth Day

April 30

International Jazz Day

May 1

International Labor Day

May 5

Cinco de Mayo

Month of April: Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month

May 6-7

Kentucky Derby

May 8

Mother’s Day

Month of May: National Photography Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Older Americans Month, Jewish American Heritage Month

May 21

Armed Forces Day

May 30

Memorial Day

June 3

World Bicycle Day

June 14

Flag Day

June 19

Juneteenth

June 19

Father’s Day

June 21

Summer Solstice

Month of June: Pride Month, Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, National Oceans Month

RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS! REFER SOMEONE TO ALL SEASONS AND WHEN THEY MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE $1,500. With a limited amount of apartment homes remaining, it is the perfect time for you to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have a potential new resident in mind, please contact the Concierge to register your referral name and contact information.

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS The Kentucky Derby - May 7th - is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles at Churchill Downs. We’ll be watching heartfelt films and historical documentaries, and creating extravagant hats to wear as we watch the races in our Mill Pub! Earth Day - April 22nd - Join us in celebrating and appreciating our planet Earth with a nature walk around Parker Mill and Huron trails. We’ll also be creating the ever popular circular Pour Paintings in earth colors to fill our Resident Artwork Display space! In May, we will showcase a Resident Picture Exhibit for National Photography Month. In conjunction with our Photography Workshop, we’ll also be creating a body of work that captures our community members and the things they hold dear to their heart. Mother's Day - May 8th - is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day and in 1914 U.S. Pres. Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Did you know that more phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year? Join us for a Sunday Social with live music to celebrate the mother in all of us.

Father’s Day Social - Father’s Day in the United States is a holiday (third Sunday in June) to honor fathers. Credit for originating the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, WA, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth. President Nixon established it as a national holiday in 1972. Join us in celebrating with a Sunday Social. Juneteenth - June 19 - We will commemorate this day with a documentary on Juneteenth’s history and a celebration of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the day when emancipation reached enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South. It wasn't until June 19, 1865, two months after the Civil War ended and more than two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, that Union Gen. Gordon Granger and more than a thousand U.S. troops shared the news of freedom with the 250,000 enslaved people in the state. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as one of the best-regarded African American holidays in this country.

CULINARY ADVENTURES APRIL

Signature Dinner SPRING-TIME IN PARIS STARTERS: Fresh Berries & Brie SOUP: French Onion Soup SALAD: Salad Frisée ENTRÉES Steak Frites, Chargrilled NY Striploin, beurre Maître D’hôtel, French Fries finished with Siracha Sauce OR Tomato Bouillabaisse and Saffron Rouille with Garlic Toast; Monkfish, Salmon, Shrimp, Mussels, Little Neck Clams, Saffron Rouille OR Roasted Airline Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Potato Salardaise DESSERT: Peach Melba

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS French Madeline COOKING DEMO Crêpe Suzette INDULGE WATER Kiwi Mint SPECIALTY COCKTAIL French 75 TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Miami - Cuban Sandwich with Mint Mojito

CULINARY ADVENTURES M AY

Signature Dinner FIESTA DE MAYO

STARTERS: Homemade Pico de Gallo with fresh tortilla crisps SOUP: Tortilla Soup SALAD: Avocado Salad ENTRÉES Chicken and avocado enchiladas with avocado Cream OR Savory and Juicy Shrimp, Grilled and Perfectly Basted with a Unique, Mexican-style Barbeque Sauce OR Pork Carnitas Tacos with Mango Salsa and S hredded Cabbage Slaw. DESSERT Dulche De Leche Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Guacamole COOKING DEMO Ceviche INDULGE WATER Strawberry Thyme SPECIALTY COCKTAIL Margarita TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Louisville / Kentucky Hot Brown with Keeneland Breeze

CULINARY ADVENTURES JUNE

Signature Dinner A TASTE OF THAILAND STARTERS: Crispy Crab Wontons SOUP: Hot & Sour Soup SALAD: Cucumber & Onion Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette ENTRÉES Chicken, Mint & Thai Basil Stir Fry OR Thai Catfish Pad Ped with Red Curry, Eggplant, Green Pepper, Onion OR Chicken Pad Thai with Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Egg, Peanuts DESSERT Coconut & Mango Custard

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Thai Pot Stickers COOKING DEMO Chicken, Basil & Mint Stir Fry INDULGE WATER Cucumber Mint SPECIALTY COCKTAIL Thai Mule TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Baltimore / Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with Sauvignon Blanc

FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LAST QUARTER

FROM OUR RESIDENTS

TESTIMONIALS

Dorothy @ ASAA: “We have been at All Seasons Ann Arbor for eight months and have enjoyed meeting and making friends with all the people. The staff, the activities, and the great food combine to make this a comfortable and caring community.”

RESIDENT POETRY “PREMATURE POSTLUDE”

Flora @ ASBH: “All Seasons of Birmingham is the best place to live! Very clean, food is good, and management is excellent. If you need help with anything they are always quick to help.”

At last, to commemorate

Mike @ ASNA: “Modern, well-kept facility. Friendly & very helpful staff. Outstanding music programs. Very good amenities. Good food quality, choice, and quantity.”

Lessons carefully seeded,

Roger @ ASOV: “After investigating several adult retirement communities in Tucson, we happily picked All Seasons. It was one of the best choices we’ve made in our life together.” Mira @ ASRH: “Why do I call All Seasons my home? It is because of the genuine care I receive from the management and working staff. It is exciting to see the staff composed of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds working together. This is a lesson for all of us in accepting diversity…I am happy and grateful to be living here with wonderful staff. Namaste”

that long awaited date— intrudes fresh concern— requires brusque u-turn. yet casually unheeded. Divisions firmly entrenched, hopes once again quenched? Emotions collide, as doors swing shut. Expectations unfilled, still in a rut. Marking our time, to drummer’s slow beat, forward the pace, shuns further retreat. Precise steps, on wobbling wire. All join hands, in single file.

Rona @ ASWB: “I’ve been a resident here at All Seasons for almost 3 years and I love it. My apartment is beautiful and my view is the courtyard. Couldn’t ask for a better view. I love the staff here. This is an amazing community with very talented entertainers. Molly does a great job at getting great entertainment here.”

Clouds will lift, fog to dissipate, light pours in, soon to celebrate.

BY CINDY LARSON

tips All Seasons Residents, Staff, and Families Improve Communication Using Caremerge Family Engagement Beginning in early 2020, when COVID-19 changed the way we engage with our loved ones outside our buildings, residents in our six All Seasons communities wanted an easier way to keep in touch with their families. Using Caremerge as our technology partner, the Family Engagement platform has been an easy tool to use to improve communication and critical to improving isolation and loneliness, which

can have serious health implications in adults, negatively impacting mental and physical health. As we continue to navigate the hardships of the pandemic, family communication remains vitally important. Caremerge Family Engagement allows staff to upload photos and videos, publish announcements, and survey residents and families about community life.

To learn how you can improve family communication with CareMerge, contact your Director of Life Enrichment today!

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT Last quarter we reestablished our relationship with Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, which seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity for homebound adults in Ann Arbor who are frail, medically compromised, or have a short-or long-term disability that impacts their ability to shop and prepare complete, nutritious meals. The residents of All Seasons Ann Arbor created 350 cards of encouragement and cheerful decorations that were delivered with each meal! 23

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS THE MAGIC OF A BÖSENDORFER: AN ALL SEASONS STAPLE Bechstein pianos were the only instruments capable of withstanding his tremendously powerful playing.

\ You may have noticed the grand pianos which command attention in the grand living spaces of our communities. Maybe you've noticed the way musicians are drawn to them, how they relish in the sounds and feels of bringing a Bösendorfer to life. But if you're unfamiliar with the pianos and their history, you're not alone. Here are just some of the reasons these pianos are truly unique and beloved by the most celebrated pianists throughout history. In 1824, Ignaz Bosendorfer began refining the handmade pianos of Joseph Brodman, a piano builder in Vienna. Primarily, he wanted to heighten the volume of the instrument, whilst preserving the soft, melodious sound of the string. After having won gold medals at industry exhibitions, Ignaz Bosendorfer was awarded the grand title of ‘Imperial and Royal Fortepiano Purveyor to the Court’ in 1839 by Emperor Ferdinand I because of his work. Among the earliest artists to be associated with Bösendorfer was Franz Liszt who at least once opined that Bösendorfer and

Bösendorfer remains the premier Austrian piano manufacturer and is unusual in that it produces 97- and 92-key models, in addition to instruments with standard 88-key keyboards. Contrary to all other manufacturers, Bösendorfer constructs instruments concentrating on the use of spruce. More than 80% of spruce, ideal for instruments, can be found in Bösendorfer pianos. The whole body - not exclusively the soundboard - supports sound formation. The actual core of the piano rim consists of a 10 mm quarter-sawn piece that is specially grooved by craftsmen to allow it to be bent to the silhouette around the inner rim. This is unique to Bösendorfer. When a note is played, the integrated spruce components become acoustically active, forming a complete resonating body that allows the whole instrument to project the music. Also, Bösendorfer is the only piano manufacturer that applies a detachable and independent Capo d’Astro in the upper register. This is how artisans assure the most precise adjustment in the upper register, guaranteeing the original Bösendorfer sound for generations. We are proud to offer these world renowned instruments to resident and touring musicians for a unique All Seasons experience.

A COLUMN ON GLOBAL APPROACHES AND INSIGHTS INTO AGING WELL

WELLNESS CORNER: IKIGAI Sources: BBC by Yukari Mitsuhashi With no direct English translation, Ikigai is a term that embodies the idea of happiness in living. It is composed of two words: iki, which means life, and gai, which describes value or worth. Author and psychiatrist Mieko Kamiya explains that “ikigai” is like happiness but has a subtle difference in its nuance. Ikigai is what allows you to look forward to the future even if you’re unhappy right now. Japanese people believe that the sum of small joys in everyday life results in a more fulfilling life as a whole. Essentially, ikigai is the reason why you get up in the morning. A concept for longevity? Japan has some of the longest-living citizens in the world – 87 years for women and 81 for men, according to the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Could this concept of ikigai contribute to longevity? Author Dan Buettner believes it does. He's the author of “Blue Zones: Lessons on Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest,” and has travelled the globe exploring long-lived

communities around the world. One such location is Okinawa, a remote island with a remarkably high number of centenarians. While a unique diet likely has a lot to do with residents’ longevity, Buettner says ikigai also plays a part. “Older people are celebrated, they feel obligated to pass on their wisdom to younger generations,” he says. This gives them a purpose in life outside of themselves, in service to their communities. What You Can Do Buettner suggests making three lists: your values, things you like to do, and things you are good at. The cross section of the three lists is your ikigai! But, knowing your ikigai alone is not enough. Simply put, you need an outlet. Ikigai is “purpose in action,” he says. For 92-year-old Tomi Menaka, her ikigai is to dance and sing with her peers in the KBG84 dance troupe, she told the Mainichi newspaper. For others, it might be work itself, volunteering, or learning new skills. To live with more “ikigai,” reach out to your Director of Life Enrichment to learn more about opportunities through All Seasons.

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