Jan. 16 to 29, 2017
A Newsletter for Residential Living
Maples Messenger
A gentleman is a man who can play the
accordion but doesn't. ~Author Unknown
RESIDENT COUNCIL MTG.
Issues and opportunities
are discussed! Monday,
Jan. 16, 3pm, Garden Rm.
CONCERT: PRIME TIMERS
This uplifting and talented
choir from Chelsea Free
Methodist Church sings
many of your favorite
hymns. Monday, Jan. 16,
6:30pm, Maples Room.
KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT:
PAUL KELLER AT SUNDOWN QUARTET
Come early to get a good
seat to hear renown bass
player Paul Keller and the
At Sundown Quartet. The
group features vocalist/
clarinetist Sarah D'Angelo,
who, Keller says, "is the
voice of my music." Saxophonist Steve Wood, and
pianist Duncan McMillan
round out the group delightfully! Tue., Jan. 17,
7pm, Maples Room.
FIRST PERSONKE TRAVEL : B ARB Z IKMUND ’ S
MEDITERRANEAN CITIES
Barbara Brown Zikmund
shares pictures and reflections about a trip she
and Joe took to Europe
last summer—the sea,
the people, the art, the
history, the ancient ruins, and life on a cruise
ship. Wed., Jan. 18,
3:30pm, Maples Room.
HERE & N OW : “O N BEING ” I NTERVIEW W / F R .
JAMES MARTIN
Before Pope Francis,
James Martin was perhaps
the best-loved Jesuit in
American life. He’s followed the calling of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the
founder of the Jesuit order, to “find God in all
things”—and for him that
means being a writer of
books, an editor of America magazine, and a wise
and witty presence on
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Copies of the entertaining and thoughtful
transcript are available in
the Mail Room. Thu., Jan.
19, 1pm, Garden Room.
RIVER RAISIN RAGTME REVUE REHEARSAL
This band will hold one of
their final rehearsals here
before their big fundraising
event at the Michigan Theatre. It’s a rehearsal, so there
will stops and starts, but
fun and entertaining, nonethe-less. Wed., Jan. 18,
7pm, Maples Room.
Good Luck Open House
for Natalie
Stop in to wish Natalie the
best as she moves to widen
her career path! Fri., Jan. 20,
1:30 to 2:30pm, Bistro.
CONCERT : T WO A GAINST
THE M OON
Vocalist Neeta Delaney is
WINTER TRIVIA!
The Southern Hemisphere
typically has milder
winters than the
Northern Hemisphere.
This is because the
Southern Hemisphere has
less land and a more
maritime climate.
According to the
Guinness World Records,
on January 28, 1887, a
snowflake 15 inches wide
and 8 inches thick fell in
Fort Keogh, Montana,
making it the largest
snowflake ever observed.
Snowflakes are actually
translucent, not white
Every winter, at least one
septillion (that’s 1
followed by 24 zeros)
snow crystals fall from
the sky.
Winter cold kills more
than twice as many
Americans as summer
heat does.
join by guitarist Brian
Delaney for an afternoon
of American Standards.
Sat., Jan. 21, 1:30pm,
Maples Room.
NOTE CHANGE! SUNDAY
MOVIE: “BOY IN STRIPED
PAJAMAS”
When his family moves to
Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who
lives on the other side of
the fence, where everyone
seems to be wearing striped
pajamas. Unaware of
Shmuel's fate as a Jewish
prisoner, Bruno embarks on
a dangerous journey. .
Sun., Jan. 22, 2:30pm, Garden Room.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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EMERSON INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM
We’ll meet and share with
these exceptional 5th grade
students. Topic: Leadership:
You, Your Mentors, and History’s Leaders. If you are not
a regular, please feel free to
drop in anyway, and maybe
you’d like to become a sub!
It’s a wonderful morning!
Mon., Jan. 23, 10:15am,
Bistro.
TRIP TO MEIJER’S!
You’ll have about an hour to
shop and stock up on all
kinds of everyday things
and groceries! Sign up!
Mon., Jan. 23, 12:30pm.
FIRST PERSON TRAVEL: PAT
MARTIN’S DAUGHTER MARTI!
She’ll share stories and pics
from the Falkland's.
Mon., Jan. 23, 3:30pm,
Maples Room.
HOLLYWOOD NIGHT REHEARSAL
All acts meet to go over
the plan! Tue., Jan. 24,
3:30pm, Maples Room.
LUNCH OUTING TO CLEAR
LAKE GRILL
Just down I-94, Clear Lake
Grill is a nice little home
style restaurant with great
food! Wed., Jan 25, 11:10am.
Wii Starts at 1:30 Today,
Jan. 25.
GABI WEINREICH PLAYS
Gabi will play a single
piece in 3 movements:
Mozart, Sonata in Bb major, K.V. 333 (K.V. is the
full catalog of Mozart’s
works). It was composed
in 1779, pretty much at
the midpoint of his creative activity, and takes
approximately half an
hour. It’s also by far the
most difficult piece he
has played in his life, so a
bit of audience tolerance
will not be out of place.
Advance program notes
will be available for those
who like to have some
understanding of the
piece ahead of time, but if
you just want to come
and listen that’s fine,
too.” Wed., Jan. 25,
3:30pm, Maples Room.
COFFEE HOUR W / J ULIE &
COMPANY
Hear all the news fit to
print! And get there early
to beat the buffet rush
and get a good seat! .
Th., Jan. 26, 10am, Bistro.
WRITER’S GROUP
If you’re interested in writing, please stop by to hear
others, share inspirations,
and provide support for
peers. Thur., Jan. 26, 3pm,
Art Room.
No Happy Hour, Jan. 27.
WINTER TRIVIA
CONTINUED!
The average snowflake falls at
about 3 mph.
One inch of snow will produce
just less than 1/10 of an inch of
water when melted. Ten
inches of snow will melt down
to only 1 inch of water.
The largest recorded
snowman ever built was in
Bethel, Maine, in February
1999. The 113-foot, 7-inch
snowman broke the previous
record held by Yamagata,
Japan, at 96 feet and 7 inches.
Bismarck, North Dakota,
holds the record for the most
snow angels at one time. On
February 17, 2007, several
schools joined forced to
create 8,962 snow angels.
HOLLYWOOD NIGHT ! Following a delicious dinner,
come to our own “amateur
hour, sure to provide
laughs and moments of
beautiful music! Fri., Jan.
27, 7pm, Maples Room.
NOTE CHANGE!
SUNDAY MOVIE: “TO KILL
A MOCKINGBIRD”
This timeless classic is
probably the best movie
version of a book ever! Starring Gregory Peck.
Sun., Jan. 29, 2:30pm,
Garden Room.
News To Use
Need a Ride
Postal Conveniences
Did you know that the Front Desk sells
stamps and can weigh small packages
(and sell you the correct amount of postage)? See Lynette for more info!
Introducing Foot Nurse Sandra
Miller!
She will be here on Thursdays! Call
248.417.7077. Appointments will be $38
(cash/check) and will last 45 minutes.
She looks forward to meeting you!
Introducing Massage Therapist Amanda
Humphrey!
Call 734.355.0227. She’s a medical book
illustrator by day, but loves and values
the importance of massage therapy. So
she became a massage therapist! She’ll be
here on Tuesdays!
Caption Call
Two of our local hearing offices are now
providing access to the free CaptionCall
service. Benson Hearing and Ascent Audiology can help you obtain this excellent
phone that has a screen that captions everything your caller is saying. Ask them
for more information.
Sunday Bus Service—Church & Wellness Only
Please remember that bus service on Sundays is limited to the churches and the
Wellness Center. Please plan to take care
of other business Monday through Friday. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please let Mike know as soon as you have a
transportation need. This ensures the best
chance that he can get you where you need
to go. If the bus is unavailable due to other
resident’s needs or trips, then Mike will try
to set up a WAVE ride. If they are unavailable, we now have an “Alternative Transportation Options” brochure at the front desk.
Assistive Listening Devices (Aldies)
Did you know we have these great little devices that can help you hear programs, movies and speakers much better? We do! Almost all of the rooms in which we hold
events (Garden, Maples, Great, Dining
Rooms, etc) are equipped with the Aldie system. We have those on hand for anyone who
likes to use them. They work wonderfully as
they “pipe” what’s being broadcast diretly
into your ear! Please let any Wellness/
Activity staff member know if you’d like to
try one!
10—Minute Parking Spot
A reminder that we have a “10-Minute Parking” spot outside Phase 1’s first entrance.
This a designed for those making a quick
stop into their apartments, visitors stopping
to drop something off, etc. If you or your
guests are planning a longer stay, please
park in a regular parking spot. Thank you!
Computer & Tech Help w/Jack Volk
Wednesdays!
Volunteer Jack Volk can meet you in your
apartment or in the library. He can help with
all kinds of technology issues—using a smart
phone, mastering your Comcast remote,
looking for lost emails, or hooking up a new
printer — and just about anything else tech
related! Sign up for your FREE 1/2 hour time
slot! If you need more comprehensive help,
Jack is also available by appointment for $30
an hour.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
WELLNESS CENTER
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30. (And
11am on Coffee
Klatch days).
Sundays around
9:30am.
EXERCISE CLASS
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at
9:30 am, in the Maples Room. Get a
good workout! Join
us for a new habit of
fitness and fun!
POOL
Monday & Thursdays at 2pm, Saturdays at 10am, Game
Room.
Wii SPORTS
Wednesdays, 1pm,
Maples Room.
COMPUTERS
On Wednesdays
with Jack Volk! Jack
can help you with
all kinds of tech
from computers to
tv remotes to
phones...and more!
10 am to noon. Sign
up!
MICHIGAN RUMMY
Saturdays at 2:30
pm in the Art
Room.
DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
Duplicate Bridge
Group plays every
other Tuesday at
1 pm in the Game
Room. Subs are
also frequently
needed.
EUCHRE!
Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm,
Library. New players welcome! Contact Arlene Harvey
for more info.
SHOP POLLY’S
Tuesday at 2pm
and Friday at 10
am. Once a month,
we’ll add a trip to
Meijer’s or Trader
Joe’s. Sign up!
PINOCHLE
Mondays @ 6:30pm
in the Library
DOLLAR STORE
TRIP
Second Wednesdays at 3:30pm.
Meet in the Lobby.
BINGO GUYS &
DOLLS!
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
in the Game Room.
SCRABBLE CLUB
Thursdays at
6:30pm in the Library.
WRITERS GROUP
Thursdays, 3 pm,
Art Room.
COFFEE HOUR!
10am Mornings,
Garden Room
SPA, SALON &
BARBERING
Open Monday
through Friday:
hours vary; Saturdays by appointment.
For StylistsAlexus, Lauretta,
Angela: 433.5222
For Foot Nurse
Sandra Miller:
248.417.7077
For Massage Therapist Amanda
Humphrey:
734.355.0227
ZEN COLORING &
DRAWING
Supplies provided!
Thursdays at 11am,
Art Room
HAPPY HOUR
Fridays from 4 – 5
pm in the Game
Room! We serve
wine and hors
d’oeuvres. We play
a little pool and or
darts! $10 per person (in cash,
please!) to Shawn.
Or $2 Drop-In.
SILVER MAPLES
CHOIR
Singing classical,
folk, and familiar
songs from the ages. If you can read
music, please join
us! Tuesdays at
10:30am.
BLOOD
PRESSURES
Wednesdays,
10am, Garden
Room.
CATHOLIC
COMMUNION
Wednesdays at 10
am, except 3rd
Wednesdays. In the
Meadows Lounge.
CATHOLIC MASS
3rd Tuesdays at
10am. Maples Room.
BIBLE STUDY
WITH PASTOR
DALE GRIMM
Most Thursdays at
2pm in the Maples
Room, Sept-May.
SUNDAY CHURCH
BUS SERVICE
To St. Mary, St.
Paul, and, First
United Methodist
beginning at
9:30am.
SILVER MAPLES
WORSHIP SERVICE
Sundays in the
Great Room in the
Meadows at 9:45
am with Rev. Jeff
Crowder. Donations received will
be given to Faith in
Action.