A L L S E A S O N S S E N I O R AC T I V I T Y G U I D E
FALL / WINTER OCTOBER - MARCH
2023-24
ALL SEASONS WEST BLOOMFIELD
FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LAST QUARTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Get to Know Our Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Get to Know Your Corporate Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Signature Music Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Monthly Music Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Active Aging Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Resident Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Philanthropy Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Berliner Philharmoniker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Art Classes and Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fitness Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Happy Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Resident Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lifelong Learning Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Community Events – Get Involved! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 On The Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Notable Days & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Featured Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Culinary Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 Wellness Corner: Green Perscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VoiceFriend + Caremerge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Resident Referral Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Testimonials From Our Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM BREE RISI Sales Counselor
What’s the best place you traveled to? Italy with my family. What’s the most exciting part of your job? I love getting to know new prospective residents and helping them find their new forever home! What’s your favorite food? Pasta, I love traditional Italian food, especially made by my grandfather. What’s your favorite movie? “Pitch Perfect” Favorite thing to do with your family? Visiting our cottage on the west side of the state during the summer, and family dinners. Favorite seasons? Summer/Fall Hidden talent? I played volleyball for over 10 years on travel teams. Have you met anyone famous? My grandad was the Press Secretary for George H. W. Bush and was able to meet him on different occasions. Favorite thing to do on weekends? Spending time with my family and friends. Favorite family tradition? Going to my grandma's for Italian dinners on Sundays. Which famous figure would you like to meet? I would have loved to have met Marilyn Monroe; she was so advanced for her time in the beauty and makeup industry. Some of her beauty secrets are still used today!
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HOPE JONES Dining Room Manager
Who inspires you? My family inspires me to always strive to do better and be better. What’s the best place you've traveled to? Dominican Republic, I love the Tropics. What’s the most exciting part of your job? Definitely the residents. I have gained so much history and knowledge from so many of the residents. I truly enjoy my days at work. What’s your favorite food? Chocolate Milk, although technically not a food, is still delicious and my favorite thing. What’s your favorite movie? I am hopelessly devoted to “Grease!” Have you met anyone famous? I had a very fun night in Kansas City and got to meet most of the WWE wrestlers and a couple movie actors after a pay-per-view event. Favorite things to do on the weekends? Camping, kayaking, bonfires and relaxing with family. Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I am an avid softball player. I play catcher and second base and have been playing for over 40 years. Favorite family tradition? Holiday dinners and summer BBQ’s. Which historical figure would you like to meet? Elvis! Had I met him, there never would have been a Pricilla. Favorite season? Summer. I love to be outside.
Robert Rhodes is one of All Molly Ellenberger William Singleton is one of our Director of Life Enrichment outstanding drivers for All Seasons Seasons West Bloomfield’s outstanding drivers who has been West Bloomfield. We did an Originally from Onaway, MI, with us for over 10 years! interview with William so you can Molly Ellenberger received her get to know him more. What’s the best place you've Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from What inspires you? New learning traveled to? The Bahamas. Grand Valley State University. opportunities. You are never too What’s the most exciting part young or old to learn. She brings over 6 years of of your job? The residents! They experience in the Wedding have become my family in the What’s the best place you've industry to her role as Director years I've been here. traveled to? Japan. of Life Enrichment. Molly feels What’s the most exciting part of your What’s your favorite food? the relationships she builds with job? Meeting new people, creating Soul Food. residents bring value to her life relationships with the residents Do you have any hidden talents and have positively impacted and helping those who need it. or hobbies? My cars! I can fix who she is professionally and anything and like to cruise on a What’s your favorite movie? personally. Outside of work, Molly nice sunny day. enjoys creating memories with her Forrest Gump! “Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what Have you met anyone famous? son Owen, being outdoors, and Smokey Robinson! spending quality time with family you're going to get”. Do you have any hidden talents Which historical figure would you and friends. like to meet? Martin Luther King or hobbies? Playing pinochle. Jr. because he changed history. Have you met anyone famous? Forest Whitaker.
GET TO KNOW YOUR CORPORATE SUPPORT TEAM PETER A. RICHARDSON, REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, ALL SEASONS BIRMINGHAM, WEST BLOOMFIELD, AND ROCHESTER HILLS With 15 years of experience in senior living, Peter is well-positioned for his role as Regional Director of Operations, currently responsible for overseeing All Seasons Rochester Hills, All Seasons Birmingham, and All Seasons West Bloomfield. In addition to providing operations and sales support to on-site teams, Peter especially enjoys his part in positively impacting the lives of residents and the All Seasons team members. In terms of his philosophy in approaching his work, he says, “Always do the right thing with an abundance of pride, passion, and purpose!” Born and raised in Flint, MI, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and being outdoors.
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SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS
FLAMENCO DUO SEAN BLACKMAN AND LISA MONTES
DJANGOPHONIQUE FEATURING KATIE SMITH
EAT IT UP TRIO
JASEN MAGIC
DECEMBER
JANUARY
Detroit-based and undeniably swinging, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter, bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, the Eat It Up Trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire spanning from traditional jazz to modern R&B, funk to folk country, classic rock to bebop, and all the cracks and crevices in between. Dedicated to putting on an entertaining and accessible show, the Eat It Up Trio is guaranteed to deliver a good time!
Our January Signature performer has been televised in nearly 40 countries. He’s been featured on ABC, FOX, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel and is a regular on Detroit’s own “Live in the D” on NBC.
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER Lisa Montes is Michigan’s most prominent flamenco teacher and performer. Ms. Montes began studying and performing Spanish dancing at the age of seven with her grandmother, Dame Maria del Carmen. She is highly trained in the classical, regional and Flamenco dances of Spain. Some highlights of her career include dancing with the Michigan Opera Theater and with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She will be accompanied by Sean Blackman, the award winning world music guitarist, composer and producer. They will deliver an array of Spanish Flamenco songs while sharing the history of the dance and chosen repertoire.
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Djangophonique is an ensemble led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that captures the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall with respect for tradition and a fearless creativity. This group will be appearing as a guitar, bass, and vocalist group with Katie Smith.
When Jasen Magic is not performing aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines he appears annually at hundreds of events around the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He has been invited to perform for the likes of Tiger Woods, Mario Andretti, and most currently, for The Rolling Stones. Welcome Jasen Magic - Magician, Comedian, Improvisor, Storyteller, and Emcee!
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SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS
MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming is subject to change.
AL “SMOKE” JONES BAND
MOTOR CITY IRISH DANCE
FEBRUARY
MARCH
The Smoke Jones Detroit Band is a premier Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B band. Consummate performer Alfred “Smoke” Jones has had the honor of singing with world-renowned music greats. He’s been nominated for multiple Detroit Music Awards, including with Bobby Murray for the song "Sooner Come Later" for Outstanding Blues Recording. The band has played with jazz greats David Kocbus, Mike Stach, and more, and recently played at the televised Detroit Ford Fireworks Special. Don’t miss Smoke Jones and his hot blues band!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Motor City Irish Dance, the only performance-focused Irish dance company in Southeast Michigan. In their robust dance academy, students of all ages learn to enjoy Irish dance and connect with its rich cultural heritage in a fun, no-pressure environment. Motor City Irish Dance also has a performance company that showcases Irish dance and music throughout the year. Don’t miss their All Seasons debut!
DID YOU KNOW? Soft or hard shoes are used depending on the style of dance; hard shoes have tips and heels of fiberglass to add percussion noises and rhythm, while soft shoes are leather lace-ups, also known as "ghillies."
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BILLY MCALLISTER Billy McAllister grew up in Michigan and has been singing and playing piano since he was 8 years old. At the age of 20, he began a 15-year career as a singer and piano player in bands, then spent 10 years as a one-man-band, before spending 20+ years performing in “Dueling Pianos” around the world and aboard Holland and Carnival Cruise Lines. In 2017, McAllister began performing his Sinatra Tribute Show “Frankie and the Crooners” across the country. He consistently headlines Chamber concert series, festivals, and venues and communities across the country. TYLER NGUYEN Stemming from a deep adoration of Frank Sinatra since he was 8 years old, Tyler Nguyen (pronounced Win) continues and reveres the singing traditions of the 40s, 50s, and 60s. As a diehard fan of crooners, Tyler has cherished performing at the various All Seasons communities. His jazzy vocals will invoke his inspirations from Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself. Whether belting with brass or serenading with strings, Tyler invites the audience to join him in a shared journey remembering an incomparable era of music.
MICHAEL KRIEGER Michael is a singer and songwriter who has been entertaining and uplifting audiences for over forty years. His songwriting is informed by his love of popular, Broadway and folk music, and his engaging performances always feature audience singalongs. He has a great love for music, and it comes through in his heartfelt and inspiring performances. VANESSA CARR & JEFFREY CAVATAIO Celebrate the love in the air with a Valentine’s soirée. We’ll enjoy refreshments while being entertained by the musical stylings of our favorite crooners, Vanessa Carr and Jeffrey Cavataio. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! MUSE YE AND BETHANY WORRELL Hailing from New Zealand, Muse Ye is a collaborative pianist currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Michigan. She studied in Singapore for her Bachelor's degree in piano performance, and then moved to Ithaca, NY to pursue a Masters in collaborative piano and subsequently a second Masters in vocal performance. Soprano Bethany Worrell is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music where she earned her Master of Music with honors, and completed her Bachelor of Music degree, summa cum laude, at Western Illinois University. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan, studying Voice 9 Performance.
ACTIVE AGING WEEK OCTOBER 2 - 8, 2023 Active Aging Week, which was first launched by the International Council on Active Aging® in 2003, is an annual week-long campaign aimed at celebrating and highlighting the positive aspects of aging. The event showcases the abilities of older adults and their valuable contributions to society while also emphasizing the role models who lead the way. The goal of Active Aging Week is to challenge society's negative perceptions of aging by demonstrating that older adults can thrive in all aspects of life, including physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, and environmental domains, regardless of age or health status.
At All Seasons West Bloomfield, celebrate Active Aging Week each day with fitness classes, gratitude and mindfulness practices, artmaking, learning, hours filled with social and musical enrichment, and more! Try something different. Challenge yourself. Meet someone new. Don’t forget to refuel! Keep the celebrations going with healthy refreshments in the Bistro and Dining Rooms. Did you know? A healthy diet includes all the food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods, grain and dairy. Eating a variety of foods from every food group is essential for healthy aging, but one nutrient—protein—is particularly important. Experts agree that older adults need more protein to age well! UPCOMING HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
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Kick off Active Aging with a Wellness Health countries. It combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing techniques (Pranayama) Fair with specialized vendors. which brings more oxygen to our body and Drums Alive: Verified by the world’s first brain. 10 to 15 minutes of LY exercises can ever academic research on the combination reduce stress, make your immune system of cognition, drumming, movement, music, stronger and keep your mind positive during and rhythm. challenging times. Unwind and get aligned with an on-site Poetry Slam: Share one of your favorite Chiropractor, professional massage, and a poems and hear from other poets in the glass of wine! community. If you haven’t written an original Laughter Yoga (LY) is an exercise program poem recently, you can read one of your developed by Indian physician Dr Madan favorites written by someone else! Kataria. It is practised in more than 110
Meet our new home health company, Sharing Hearts, and learn what they can do for you! Sharing Hearts is committed to the goal of helping individuals who may be experiencing physical challenges due to illness, injury or aging. They are fully bonded and insured. Their screening process for caregivers includes criminal background checks and reference checks, skill testing and license verification. Come say hello to Joddy Smith, Principle at Sharing Hearts, and learn more about how to stay as independent, safe, healthy and happy as possible!
Pickleball The best way to have fun with a racket, Pickleball is a combination of tennis and oing pong, played on a badminton court. Come see why it’s the fastest growing court sport of active adults! All skill levels welcome. Close out Active Aging Week with our first-ever All Seasons West Bloomfield Walkathon! We encourage all residents and families to participate in our big walk outside the community, ending with a celebration!
RESIDENT POETRY We are excited to share that Arlene Herman’s poem was hand-picked by Dr. Alison Powell, who has written a personalized reflection. Dr. Powell is Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Oakland University and lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Metro Detroit. Recent poetry can be found in the Alaska Quarterly Review, Boston Review, Copper Nickel, Crazyhorse, Prairie Schooner, and more; her lyric essays have recently appeared in A Public Space, Black Warrior Review, Hayden’s Ferry Review, Sonora Review, and Proximity Magazine. A chapbook of her lyric essays, The Art of Perpetuation, is forthcoming from Black Lawrence Press. Her book of poems, On the Desire to Levitate, won the Hollis Summers Poetry Prize and was published by Ohio University Press in 2014.
“Car Poem” by Arlene Herman My first car was painted powder blue Given to me by my grandmother, Betsy Sue It had a stick shift four on the floor It was a Ford, they don’t make it anymore It rattled and rumbled, but had lots of go: It got me to school, friends, and the show It couldn’t compare to my friend’s cars, so new But it was different, I loved it, and painted it powder blue Dr. Powell: “Despite its brevity, Herman’s piece interweaves the idea of the old and the new— and the values attached to each — in this ode to her first car. A Ford that’s not made anymore, it was given to the speaker by her grandmother, Betsy Sue; excited as she was about it, as she notes, “it couldn’t compare to my friend’s cars, so new.” I enjoyed learning where this car went, how it “rattled and rumbled, but had lots of go” (lovely sounds in that line), and most of all, the detail that it was powder blue!” 11
PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT “FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - DETROIT” SCHOOL SUPPLY SUCCESS! In August, All Seasons residents across Michigan raised funds and donated school supplies for young students, and we hit it out of the park! Not only did we send each student back to school with a new backpack stuffed with supplies, but we raised enough to give a $90 JC Penny gift card to every student for new shoes, coats, and necessities! Thank you, All Seasons residents! Friends of the Children - Detroit is the local chapter of a nationwide organization that pairs paid mentors with at-risk youth for years of support, helping them build trust and inner strength. About 78% of Detroit youth live in high-poverty neighborhoods. Friends of the Children - Detroit is working to end generational poverty through their mentoring program. Their model is evidenceinformed and research-based with proven long-term outcomes.
December Highlight on Daniel Barenboim and Martha Argerich
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The Berliner Philharmoniker is widely recognized as one of the finest and most highly esteemed orchestras in the world. In December, listeners can look forward to a legendary concert when these two international stars, who have known each other since childhood, appear together. Martha Argerich plays the solo part in Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, in which the young composer seems absolutely exuberant. Under Daniel Barenboim – honorary conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker – Johannes Brahms’s Third Symphony, which vacillates between major and minor, will also be heard.
ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH KRISTI Explore this growing craftsmanship class twice a week with Kristi Ternes, a multimedia artist who loves to help people of all ages explore and create in different mediums. Kristi graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and spent 20 years in Minneapolis working with communities. She works as an artist and teacher across metro Detroit. SOUL STUDIO WORKSHOPS New this year, we are pleased to announce a partnership with Soul Studio (right next door). Soul Studio, a division of Friendship Circle, is a loving and inclusive environment that encourages artistic self-expression, vocational training, and employment opportunities for adults with special needs. Artwork made by Soul Studio artists is exhibited in the Soul gallery and in outside curated exhibitions. We will be visiting their space and they will be visiting ours for mutual learning and skill building opportunities. Stay tuned! ART THERAPY Don’t miss this new Art Class offering, specifically designed for therapeutic outcomes. The American Art Therapy Association describes its main functions as improving cognitive and sensorimotor functions, fostering self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivating emotional resilience, promoting insight, enhancing social skills, and reducing and resolving conflicts and distress (American Art Therapy Association, 2018). Plus, it’s just plain fun! All skill levels welcome.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOOD DRIVE With the holiday season quickly approaching, we’ll be launching a community-wide food drive for Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE Michigan. Running for three weeks, we encourage you to bring in non-perishable food and personal items to help fill the shelves of pantries throughout SE Michigan. Our goal in this drive is to have every resident bring in a minimum of two items. For every two items you bring in, your name will be entered into a raffle. Drawn weekly, you will have a chance to win prizes to show our appreciation for joining us in this effort.
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HAPPY HOUR
FITNESS CLASSES Mondays: Yoga with Natalie Tuesdays: Stretch and Strength with Debbie Wednesday: Super Fit with Lola
Pub Programming
Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying pub programming ranging from Poetry readings, Storytelling, Game competitions, Trivia, Paint & Pour, Book reading and author talks, Folk and singer-songwriter tavern tunes, sports viewing parties, mixology demos, and more!
Thursdays: Chair Movement with Debbie
S I G N AT U R E CO C K TA I L S
Fridays: Cardio, Balance, and Stretch with Natalie
INSTRUCTOR BIOS: NATALIE BECKER has been working as a fitness professional since 2005. Previously, Natalie was a Fitness Specialist at a medically-based facility, performing Fitness Assessments and prescribed 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 and is certified as an American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist (ACSM-HFS), an Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), Senior Fitness Specialist Certificate and Mad Dogg Certified Spinning Instructor. Natalie attends the annual American College of Sports Medicine annual conference for continuing education. She also holds a certification in CPR/First Aid and AED through the American Red Cross.
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DEBBIE BOOTH has over 20 years in the fitness industry. Debbie holds certification through the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA) as an Aquatic Fitness Professional. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Deb spent time in the Applied Science Program at Anne Arundel Community College. She is an American Red Cross Instructor Trainer and holds her CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the Red Cross. Debbie is also a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Officials Certified for Field Hockey and Lacrosse and a United States Field Hockey (USFH) official. LOLA FALEIX currently conducts classes and personal training sessions at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center and has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2006, working with a variety of individuals. Lola grew up in Iowa on a dairy farm and attended college at the University of Northern Iowa. Lola earned her National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer Certificate in 2006 and later, her Senior Strength & Conditioning Specialist Certificate. In her spare time, walks, runs, snow shoes, skis (both XC and downhill) and cycles (her current love). Last year, she won the Michigan Gravel Series for women 50+ and participated in the Michigan Senior Olympics Road Cycling earning a spot to compete at the National Senior Olympics, which she did in FL in May. She will also be competing in the Senior Olympics this year!
October Jack-OLantern
November White Russian
December Rum Chatta Egg Nog
January French 75
February Hurricane
March Nutty Irishman
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT BEVERLY MANCHEL Beverly has been with All Seasons West Bloomfield for a short time but has made a great impression on all of us! She is a beautiful soul and was selected to be our resident spotlight. Beverly grew up in Detroit where she attended Drury and Central High School. She had two wonderful children, Carol and David. Beverly cared for her family, and they grew to be amazing people. Once her children were older Beverly wanted to do something for herself and so she enrolled at Sinai Grace Nursing School. She said it was the hardest but most fun year of her life! She worked for many years in the nursing office and -- fun fact!-- she worked with Dr. Murray Levin. Beverly loves to travel, shop, and learn about new cultures. Her favorite places to explore were Venice and Africa. Venice was everything she dreamed of, and Africa was so much more than she ever expected it to be. She would love to travel to India to experience SE Asian cultures and all the beauty. Beverly also loves to read! You can usually find her in the library soaking up a good book. We are happy to have Beverly at All Seasons! She said this community motivates her and she can’t wait to dive into all the community activities and gain new friends.
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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 the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
PARTNERS:
participants in a discussion about the state of the arts in our country. Matthew VanBesien ALL SEASONS AND has served as the president of the University OSHER LIFELONG Musical Society since 2017, becoming only LEARNING INSTITUTE the seventh president in UMS’s 144-year (OLLI) history. Before his role in Michigan, Matthew The mission of OLLI served as Executive Director and then is to enhance quality of life by providing President of the New York Philharmonic from stimulating, meaningful, and high-quality lecture series, classes, travel and social events 2012-2017. for an increasingly diverse group of persons THE TRANSITION 50 and older. TO RENEWABLE ENERGY: TRUTHS AND DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING OLLI CONSEQUENCES PRESENTATIONS: PROMOTING SOCIAL GROWTH AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH MUSIC
Matthew VanBesien, President of the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan, will give a talk about the arts today in America, where we’ve been, how we’re adapting to an ever-changing landscape, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Artists and arts organizations today face incredible volatility and uncertainty, but are finding creative and exciting ways to lean into the moment. Matthew will talk about ways the arts are striving to become an even more vital part of society today, and will look forward to an interactive Q&A portion that engages
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The green energy transition requires significantly increasing the extraction of resources including cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and many others to build battery electric vehicles, photovoltaic solar, wind turbines, and grid-scale battery storage. Where do these resources come from? Will they be available on the timescale we need? What are the economic, environmental and sociopolitical implications? Adam C. Simon is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan and the Faculty Director for the Michigan Research & Discovery Scholars (MRADS) Living Learning Community. His scholarly work focuses on the global flow of energy and mineral resources with an emphasis on the geologic availability of energy critical metals. Continued on Next Page
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE BANKS (AND WITH THEIR REGULATION)? Turbulence in the U.S. financial sector is as old as the U.S. itself. What causes this seemingly systemic instability? What has the government done about it? What should be done about it? Let’s talk about it! William J. (Jim) Adams is Shorey Peterson Professor of Industrial Organization and Corporate Finance, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Economics, at UM’s School of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research has ranged broadly, from public policies toward business in the United States to economic integration in Europe. Adams has advised the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Ambassador to France, and several foreign policy departments of the U.S. government. He’s a winner of the UM’s Golden Apple award for teaching. KEVIN WOOD “GETTYSBURG ADDRESS” Kevin Wood has made appearances at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln Heritage Museum, and more. As President, Mr. Lincoln ably led our nation through its darkest days. In addition to providing a firsthand account of his own life and times, “Mr. Lincoln” will speak on rising from obscurity to the highest office in the land, valuing education, liberty, freedom, democracy, equality, and opportunity.
HENRY FEINBERG “THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK” Henry Feinberg is a musician, composer, music theorist and music instructor. He has taught music history classes at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills since 2002, and has coached numerous piano and harmonica students. He also performs on the piano and harmonica at various venues in metropolitan Detroit. WENDY EVANS “NORMAN ROCKWELL: AMERICA'S STORYTELLER” Wendy Evans is an art historian with advanced degrees from Oxford University and Wayne State University. A long-time volunteer at the DIA, Wendy taught art history at WSU, CCS, and the DIA. She loves to share her passion for art with groups around the metro area and beyond. Learn more at www.art-talks.org. MADEYLN PORTER “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” Madelyn Porter has worked as a professional storyteller/ actress for the past forty years. She is a member of Actor’s Equity Association and recipient of the 2019 Kresge Arts in Detroit – Literary Arts Award. Madelyn performs historical reenactments and storyliving at the Detroit Historical Museum, The Henry Ford/Greenfield Village, Troy Historical Village, and is the lead instructor for Michigan Opera Theatre’s Create and Perform Outreach Program.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
ON THE CALENDAR
G E T I N VO LV E D !
October 1 October 9 October 10 October 12 October 31 November 1-2 November 5 November 7 November 11 November 23 December 7
Want to join a resident-led program, or start one yourself? Reach out to our Life Enrichment team for opportunities to get involved. Current Events A topic-based, moderated discussion forum for all residents, led each week by Linda Garfield.
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 and active living in the 21st century.
Euchre Club Once a week, we are playing or teaching residents how to play Euchre. It’s a fun and socializing game. We encourage all to come learn. You might be a lucky winner and meet new friends! Knitting Club Join the community knitting club on Sundays in the Library. All skill levels are welcome to participate! It is a great way to socialize with friends and enjoy a therapeutic activity. Game Club Join our game club to discover new games, learn to play new games, and be social with your neighbors. Book Club Once a month, join Emily Tobin, Librarian at West Bloomfield Township Public Library for a Book Club discussion on some of the Bestselling Literature of the day. Emily is the Community Engagement Librarian. She spent over 15 years in the book industry and prior to this was at Troy Public Library for five years. Emily has a BS in Art and a Masters of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University.
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Month of October: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15); LGBTQ+ History Month Month of November: National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month; Native American Heritage Month Month of December: National Human Rights Month Month of February: Black History and Futures Month Month of March: National Women’s History Month
December 7-15 December 21 December 25 Dec 26-Jan 1 January 15 January 27 February 2 February 9-10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 19 March 8 March 10 March 17 March 20 March 31
International Music Day Indigenous Peoples Day World Mental Health Day National Spain Day Halloween Dia De Los Muertos Daylight Savings Ends Local Election Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Pearl Harbor Remembrance Hanukkah Winter Solstice Christmas Kwanzaa Martin Luther King Jr. Day International Holocaust Remembrance Day Groundhog Day Chinese Lunar New Year Superbowl Lincoln’s Birthday Mardi Gras Valentine’s Day Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday International Women’s Day Daylight Savings St Patrick’s Day Spring Equinox Cesar Chavez Day
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NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS October 31st - Halloween Party Enjoy delicious treats, boozy drinks, and themed games at our Halloween party! Following our party we will continue to celebrate with a live musical performance from Kelly Miller as she takes us back to our childhood with spooktacular music! November 10th - Veterans Day Celebration This ceremony honors veterans and spouses for their service. Join us for a pinning ceremony, distribution of the roses, music, and readings from management. Open to family members and loved ones. November - Thanksgiving We will celebrate gratitude and community with a special menu and a screening of The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Also, don’t forget to root for your favorite team (you know which one!) during the Lions - Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day NFL game. December - New Years Eve Ring in 2024 with delicious hors d’eouvres, a champagne toast, festive decor, and an All Seasons-exclusive performance by the famed Eat It Up Trio with bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, and drummer Sean Perlmutter. January - Summer in Winter Fun Why not bring summer sunshine into snowy winter with a Luau! Themed entertainment, decor, food, and drinks to remind us of summertime. February - Super Bowl Party Who’s making it to the Super Bowl this year? Whichever team makes it to the BIGGEST game of the year, we will pick sides, enjoy tailgate food, drink beer, and celebrate the winning team! February - Valentine’s Day Dance Let’s dance the afternoon away with our friends and loved ones for Valentine’s Day! Dig through your closet to find the perfect outfit in which to show off your dance moves! March - St. Patrick's Day Themed entertainment, food, drinks, and games to prepare for this holiday celebration. Don’t forget to wear your green and orange! Springtime Gardening Gathering Time to kick off our very first community garden to start Spring. We will meet in the beginning of March to plan out what we want to plant and start our beautiful garden together.
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FEATURED OUTINGS
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November DSO - “French Passions & Enduring Dreams”
December Magic of Lights Show at Pine Knob
January “Wicked” at the Detroit Opera House
Renowned French conductor Fabien Gabel leads French classics, and a world premiere by Michigan's James Lee III. Honoring 60 years of Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' in Detroit.
Experience drive-through holiday lights featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations from the comfort and safety of our shuttle bus.
Explore the Oz story from a new angle with the Broadway sensation 'Wicked.' It reveals the friendship and rivalry between a green-skinned talent and a popular blonde, redefining 'good' and 'wicked.'"
October - “Eight Nights” at the Detroit Public Theatre “Eight Nights” follows the journey of Rebecca Blum, a Holocaust survivor who arrives in the United States in December of 1949. Set during the eight nights of Hanukkah, we travel with her as she builds a family and a diverse community of loved ones—always moving forward—daring only to touch the past for those she loves the most.
March - Detroit Symphony Orchestra Classical Roots has celebrated the contributions of African American composers and artists for nearly fifty years. This season, we hear new music from Shelley Washington, who focuses "on exploring February - The Charles H. Wright Museum emotions and intentions by finding their root cause." Saxophonist Steven Banks, of African American History For over half "one of the transformational musicians of a century, Charles H. Wright Museum of the twenty-first century" (Seen and Heard African American History has dedicated International) performs a new concerto itself to exploring and celebrating the rich written for him by Grammy Award winner cultural legacy of African Americans. Billy Childs.
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Signature Dinners
CULINARY ADVENTURES
O CTO B E R
NOVEBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
WELCOME TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH
BOUNTIFUL HARVEST THANKSGIVING
HAPPY HOLIDAYS STARTERS: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
STARTERS: Pumpkin Hummus with Toasted Pita
STARTERS: Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney in Puff Pastry
SOUP: Tomato Parmesan Bisque
STARTERS: French Cheese Puffs
SALAD: Traditional Caesar Salad
SOUP: Egg Drop Soup with Green Onion
SALAD: Cider Mill Salad
CHEF SPECIAL: Grilled Lamp Chops with Garlic & Rosemary
SALAD: Spinach and Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing
ENTRÉES:
CHRISTMAS EVE FEATURED ENTRÉES:
Roasted Turkey - Homemade Bread Stuffing, Bourbon Yams, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Veal Shoulder Roast with Shallots, Fennel, Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme & Stock
ENTRÉES:
Cranberry Sauce - Herb Baked Cod with Dijon & Herb Crust, Saffron Rice, Homestyle Green Beans
Chicken Milanese - Chicken Breast Filet, Italian Breadcrumbs with Garlic Herb & CAper Butter Sauce
Honey Glazed Ham - with Bourbon Yams and Homestyle Green Beans
Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Broiled Served Over Sweet Red Pepper Coulis
DESSERT: Pecan or Pumpkin Pie
DESSERT: Home Baked Pumpkin Spice Mousse Trifle with Ginger Cookie & Whipped Cream
SOUP: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup SALAD: Roasted Brussels with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Diced Apple, Pinenuts, and Goat Cheese ENTRÉES:
Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna - with Parmesan Béchamel Layered Sheets of Pasta Baked Chicken with Maple and Thyme - Served over Caramelized Acorn Squash Hash with Warm Apple Compote Pumpkin Cassoulet Roasted Pumpkin - Dark Meat Chicken, Smoked Paprika, Tomatoes, Onions, and White Beans DESSERT: Fresh Pumpkin Pie In A Pastry Crust HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Pumpkin Pie
SOUP: Butternut Squash Soup
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Poppy Seed Strudel COOKING DEMO: Traditional Borscht
COOKING DEMO: Cider Mill Donuts
INDULGE WATER: Rainbow Citrus
INDULGE WATER: Ginger Peach
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: White Russian
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Jack O’ Lantern
TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Rip De Janerio - Coxinha Chicken Croquette amd Caopirinaha Coctail
TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING 22 Berlin - Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Berlin Kirsch Royale
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Holiday Cookies
Steak Frites with Beurre Maître D’hôtel, Frites with Garlic Aioli Tomato Bouillabaisse and Saffron Rouille with Garlic Toast Airline Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Potato Salardaise DESSERT: Peach Melba with Chantilly Cream
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Turtle Cookies COOKING DEMO: Crepes Suzette
COOKING DEMO: Steak Diane
INDULGE WATER: Lemon Rosemary
INDULGE WATER: Orange Cranberry
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: French 75
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Rumchata Egg Nog
TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING San Francisco
TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Destination Rome with Burrata Bruschetta and Grilled Vegetables
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Signature Dinners
CULINARY ADVENTURES
A COLUMN ON GLOBAL APPROACHES AND INSIGHTS INTO AGING WELL
WELLNESS CORNER: Green Prescriptions FEBRUARY VALENTINE’S DAY STARTERS: Salmon Mousse Crostini SOUP: Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisp SALAD: Spring Mix with Champagne Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese & Pine Nuts
STARTERS: Homemade Irish Soda Bread & Spinach & Artichoke Crostini SOUP: Beer & Cheddar Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons
ENTRÉES:
SALAD: Chopped salad with baby greens, diced avocado, pistachio kernels and grape tomatoes with creamy cucumber dressing
Coquilles Saint Jacques
ENTRÉES:
Tenderloin Filet with Wild Mushroom Sherry Sauce
Traditional Irish Boiled Dinner, Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes
Airline Chicken Florentine
Stout Braised Lamb Shank with Iris Colcannon Potatoes and Green Beans
DESSERT: Chocolate Lava Cake over Raspberry Coulis
Pun Style Fish & Chips
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Chocolate Dipped Strawberries COOKING DEMO: Cherries Jubilee INDULGE WATER: Orange Basil SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Hurricane TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING New Orleans
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MARCH TRAVELLING THE EMERALD ISLE
DESSERT: Irish Apple Cake with Bourbon Sauce Anglaise
HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Irish Soda Bread COOKING DEMO: Bushmills Tenderloin Flambé INDULGE WATER: Kiwi Mint SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Nutty Irishman TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Dublin - Bangers & Mash with Guinness Stout
Doctors globally prescribe “green prescriptions” for patients, encouraging more time in nature. Instead of traditional medication, doctors are now prescribing nature visits, even granting yearlong access to national parks, marine areas, and historical sites. The World Health Organization emphasizes nature’s significance for health and wellbeing and its role in recovering from COVID-19.
Studies have linked green spaces to improved health for the elderly, reducing hospital admissions for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Zip code greenness, park coverage, and blue space coverage all played a role. For those with limited outdoor access, consider these green prescription alternatives: •
Green prescriptions, initially known for improving • mental health, are now widely used for physical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Research suggests that • exposure to environmental microbes can enhance our immune systems and microbial • communities, benefiting overall health. Spending time in nature improves sleep, reduces stress, enhances happiness, and boosts attention, memory, and creativity. In 2020, the UK government invested £4 million ($5.2 million) in a green prescription pilot program as part of its post-COVID-19 recovery plan. In Japan, clinicians have recommended “shinrin yoku” (forest bathing) since 1982, utilizing the country’s extensive woodland walks. In the United States, the Park Rx America platform enables doctors to prescribe nature visits across thousands of parks. You don’t need remote wilderness for nature’s benefits. Just 15 minutes in a city park can boost energy and vitality. Experts recommend a minimum of five hours a month in nature for health benefits.
Spend time daily on a balcony, observing greenery, birds, or nature changes. Open a window shade daily and enjoy outdoor views. Draw or sketch outdoor scenes, birds, or animals and display them. Print favorite nature photos and hang them up.
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Use a desktop digital frame for rotating nature photos.
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Start a small indoor garden or grow plants from scraps.
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Assist with tending an outdoor herb garden or nature feature if possible.
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Engage with a tree: feel its bark, observe its sway, and savor its scent. Practicing intentional time around trees, known as “shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing, can promote health and happiness.
In summary, green prescriptions offer a natural remedy for various health conditions, emphasizing the vital role of nature in human well-being and recovery.
Sources: World Economic Forum www.weforum.org | Park Rx America www.parkrxamerica.org
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TESTIMONIALS
FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES Icon formed this year in a merger between VoiceFriend, provider of the leading HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based two-way communication platform for senior care organizations, and Caremerge, a leader in family and resident engagement. To help residents, Icon is focusing on addressing five key areas where senior living helps residents: • Care • Socialization • Independence • Happiness • Health
Icon has wellness-based programming with activity scheduling and recommendations, all of which can optimize a community’s programming toward the dimensions of wellness that will keep a given resident healthy. If you already have a CareMerge account, don’t worry! It still works, and you don’t have to change a thing. If you don’t have an account, contact your Director of Life Enrichment today for a tutorial, and don’t miss a single activity or community announcement!
Jacquie for ASAA: “For over a year my husband Brian and I have been living at All Seasons… From our window we see the beautiful Parker Mills County Park where we take daily walks in the forest along the Huron River. The tasteful décor of the residence itself provides a restful environment. The staff (too numerous to list individually) could not be more friendly and helpful. We enjoy the delicious home-cooked meals provided by John, the Chef, meals that we often share with non-resident friends. Current residents are welcoming and open to making new friends, ‘we’re all the new kids on the block.’ Most of all we appreciate the feeling nurtured by Robert, the Executive Director, that All Seasons is our home and our community.” Ronald for ASBH: “I love All Seasons, the best decision I ever made. Heather Solomon, our Life Enrichment Director, makes it all possible for us every day.”
RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM
Timothy for ASRH: “My husband and I recently toured All Seasons Rochester for my parents. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful from the minute we walked in the door. The facility is so clean and decorated beautifully.”
FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS!
Ellen and Richard for ASOV: “The Mother’s Day luncheon was a big success in Memory Care. Congratulations to your staff for a job well done.”
REFER A FRIEND TODAY AND SEE THE REWARD TOMORROW Learn more about our Resident Referral Program 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.
For the Joys of Independent Senior Living
Sheri for ASNA: “My dad has been at All Seasons in the memory care unit for 3 months now and Julie Carver, who runs the unit, has been amazing. My siblings and I all live out of town and she has helped to make this transition has seamless as possible. She always gets back to us ASAP and really has my dad’s best interest at heart. Julie is kind, thoughtful and very professional.” Allan for ASWB: “Bree the Sales Counselor is a fantastic person. She has helped me every step of the way to move into All Seasons. I could not have asked for a more brilliant and fabulous person to work with. She has done everything to ensure I will be all set when it becomes time to move into the community. I am looking forward to many great years being at All Seasons!” 27
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