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June 2017OUR FRIENDLY STAFFExecutive Director

Elizabeth JonesAssistant Director

Lisa BrockLife Enrichment Director

Sherri SeiberMaintenance Supervisor

Gary GuslerOffice ManagerLaurie De Poorter

Night/Weekend ManagerDelene Stepaniak

Culinary SupervisorHailey Prusky

Housekeeping SupervisorSue Thomas

IMPORTANT NUMBERSFront Office: (734) 479-1010Medical Team: (734) 479-4319Golden Shears Salon:(734) 626-9315DTE: (800) 477-4747AT&T: (800) 244-4444Comcast: (800) ComcastSmartBus: (866) 962-5515Trinity Cab: (734) 282-2222John Ingison: (734) 558-0493John is available to our community Fridays

from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for medical (primary) andother (secondary) transportation. Please givehim 24–48 hours’ notice if you needtransportation.

Honoring Dad“No music is so pleasant to my ears as that word—

father.” —Lydia Maria Child

Enjoying the DetroitSymphony Orchestra

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Trivia Whiz

Tidal TidbitsWorld Oceans Day

is June 8, so dive intothese facts about thewaters that cover70 percent of ourplanet’s surface.

There are threemain oceans—thePacific, Atlantic andIndian—plus theArctic and Southern(Antarctic).

The Atlantic Oceanis named for Atlas,the Titan of Greekmythology. ThePacific comes fromthe Spanish nameMar Pacífico, or“Peaceful Sea.”

Scientists knowmore about themoon’s surfacethan the ocean’sdepths. Only threepeople have beento the MarianaTrench, which is thedeepest part of theocean, roughly7 miles down.

Almost 94 percentof all life on Earthis aquatic.

The most remotepoint in the ocean isin the South Pacific,1,670 miles from thenearest land.

Flying the US FlagWhile many places fly the American

flag, there are eight historic locationsthat have official proclamations todisplay the Stars and Stripes 24/7.Celebrate Flag Day on June 14 bylearning about some of these sites:

White House. Photographs show theflag being flown at the White House asearly as the mid-1800s. During WorldWar I, it was customary to display flagson the east and west fronts of thebuilding for 24 hours a day. In 1970,President Richard M. Nixon made itofficial for one flag to fly above theWhite House at all times.

Washington Monument. Thememorial in Washington, D.C., toAmerica’s first president has 50 flags,one for each state, encirclingthe monument.

Lexington Battle Green. The firstconflict of the American Revolution tookplace in this Massachusetts town,where the 1775 battlefield has beenmade into a park. Since 1965, a U.S.flag flies continuously near the site’sfamed Minute Man statue.

U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.The statue of this memorial in Arlington,Va., is based on the iconic photographof six soldiers raising the U.S. flag at theBattle of Iwo Jima. In 1961, PresidentJohn F. Kennedy proclaimed that theflag atop the 60-foot bronze flagpole beflown 24/7.

Films About FathersCelebrate Father’s Day this

month by watching these moviesthat explore the relationshipbetween dads and their children.

“Father of the Bride” (1950).Spencer Tracy plays a dadwhose daughter (ElizabethTaylor) is planning a lavishwedding, which leads to funnyand poignant moments.

“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).In this acclaimed classic,Gregory Peck portrays aSouthern lawyer who teaches hischildren about compassion in atown divided by prejudice.

“Field of Dreams” (1989). AnIowa farmer (Kevin Costner),following the advice of amysterious voice, turns hiscornfield into a baseball diamondand receives visitors fromthe past.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).Yearning to spend more timewith his children, a divorced dad(Robin Williams) disguiseshimself as a female Scottishnanny in order to be hired by hisformer wife.

“Finding Nemo” (2003). In thisOscar-winning animated feature,Marlin, a timid clown fish living inthe Great Barrier Reef, bravesunfamiliar waters to rescue hislost son, Nemo.

“The Pursuit of Happyness”(2006). Actor Will Smith andhis real-life son star in thisdrama based on the true storyof a determined single dadwho perseveres despitelife’s setbacks.

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What’s New in the “View”June is the month for “Fathers and Men” here at Riverview. We will be

Celebrating the Men in our lives. We’ll be doing a “Cookout” and having KendraRay (the belly dancer) on Monday, June 19th at 2:30.

On Saturday, June 10th from 9-1 we’ll be getting rid of stuff and clutter, withour yard sale.

Wednesday, June 14th Cathy from Hospice of Michigan will help us Celebratewith a Veterans Pinning Ceremony, and a Flag folding, cake walk and games.

Michelle Rhodes will be back to guide all your gifted hands with painting classon Tuesday, June 27th at 2pm.

We will end the month with a fabulous ’50s show, featuring the Dave DeClarkband. The music will take us back to the 1950s.

Mother’s DayOur ladies of the house got

treated to hand massage, beadedkey chains, and Pina coladas, forour Celebrating the Ladies ofthe House.

Wit & Wisdom

“My father gave methe greatest gift

anyone could giveanother person;

he believed in me.”—Jim Valvano

“My dad had thisphilosophy that ifyou tell childrenthey’re beautiful

and wonderful thenthey believe it,

and they will be.”—Emily Mortimer

“My father was myteacher. But mostimportantly he was

a great dad.”—Beau Bridges

“It was my fatherwho taught me to

value myself.He told me that

I was uncommonlybeautiful and that

I was the mostprecious thing

in his life.”—Dawn French

“My father believed intoughness, honesty,politeness and being

on time. All veryimportant lessons.”

—Roger Moore

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June 2017Riverview

OutingsEntertainmentThings to Do in BuildingExercise

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18:00 Coffee and Chat (DR)2:00 Movin’ & Groovin’/w JoLynn

(DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)

28:00 Coffee and Chat (DR)

10:00 Rosary and Communion(CH)

10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Steve Kovich7:00 Bingo (DR)

310:30 Wii Bowling (TH)

3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)

41:00 Wii Games (TH)1:00 Hangman (LO)3:00 Church Services (CH)

58:00 Coffee and Chat (DR)9:30 Banks

10:00 Meijer (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)6:30 Bible Study (CH)


10:00 Poker Promenade (LO)1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store2:00 Chair Yoga / Peg Darnell

(TBD)3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)


10:00 Euchre (L)1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd Fl

North)2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Baggo (LO)


12:20 RIVERVIEW BINGO1:30 Crafting Fun w/Dawn from TMT

(LO)2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks (LO)



10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Set-up for Yard Sale (O)7:00 Bingo (DR)

109:00 Community Yard Sale (O)

10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)





10:00 Poetry Reading (L)10:00 Poker Promenade (LO)

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store2:00 Kelly Miller Chair Dancing3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)


10:00 Euchre (L)11:30 Flag Day celebration (DR)

3:30 Baggo (LO)


10:00 Christmas Tree Store (O)2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)



10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Sheila Burke7:00 Bingo (DR)




Celebrating the Men of the House 198:00 Coffee and Chat (DR)9:30 Banks

10:00 Meijer (O)2:00 Bingo (DR)2:30 Kendra Ray/Bellydancer

(DR)6:30 Bible Study (CH)


10:00 Poker Promenade (LO)1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store2:00 Cooking with Class

(TBD)3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)


10:00 Euchre (L)1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd Fl

North)2:00 No Bingo Today!!!!3:30 Baggo (LO)


12:20 RIVERVIEW BINGO1:30 Crafting Fun w/Dawn from TMT

(LO)2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks (LO)



10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Happy 1/2 Hour2:30 Chuck Sharp7:00 Bingo (DR)



251:00 Hangman (LO)1:00 Wii Games (TH)3:00 Church Services (CH)




10:00 Poker Promenade (LO)10:00 Resident Monthly Meeting (DR)

1:00 Pinochle (L)2:00 Cozy Corner General Store2:00 Painting Class 3rd Fl North3:30 Brain Games (LO)6:00 Sing Along (LO)


10:00 Euchre (L)12:00 Lunch to Red Lobster (O)

1:30 Bible Study Group (3rd FlNorth)

2:00 Bingo (DR)3:30 Baggo (LO)


10:00 Walmart (O)2:00 Feel Good Stretching (DR)3:30 Uno Card Game (LO)5:30 Putting for Store Bucks

(LO)


10:00 Rosary and Communion (CH)10:30 Wii Bowling (TH)2:00 Ice Cream Trolley (LO)2:30 Dave DeClark/ Fabulous

’50s7:00 Bingo (DR)

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Talk About It

Wheelsin Motion

From riding ina wagon to pedalinga bicycle, manychildhood adventurestake place onwheels. Use thesequestions to rollinto a discussionabout bikes, trikesand more.

Did you have atricycle or bicyclewhen you weregrowing up? If so,what did it look like?How old were youwhen you learnedto ride?

What other wheelsdid you have as akid—perhaps awagon, pedal car,roller skates or ahomemade soap boxderby car?

Did you usewheels to do a jobor chore, such asdeliver newspaperson a bicycle or drivea farm tractor?

When you gotolder, did you learnto drive a car, truckor motorcycle? Whatwas your favoriteset of wheels asan adult?

Happy

Birthday6/1 Carrie Z6/8 James B6/9 Pamela H6/10 Cathy M6/12 Art F6/17 Katherine W6/22 Josephine A6/24 Mary W6/27 Estelle S6/28 Billie G6/29 Jenny A6/29 Mary M

Bible StudyMondays at 6:30 p.m.

Rosary/CommunionFridays at 10 a.m. in the Chapel

Church: Sundays at 3 p.m.in the Chapel

Dr. Attois here on

Wednesday AfternoonsDr. Cohen

is here every other Thursday

Oakwood DRCL LabWednesday, June 7 and 21,

at 8 a.m.in the Chapel (CH)

Welcome New NeighborsJane BRon & Pat PKeith & Kathy NOlga CAndrew TEileen HWilliam BMargaret B

HAPPY

DAY

FATHER’S

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A Pink DrinkSipping a refreshing glass of pink

lemonade is the perfect way to cooloff when the temperature climbs. Buthave you ever wondered who inventedthe drink, and why it’s tinted pink?

Most historians have traced pinklemonade to 19th-century travelingcircuses, where traditional lemonadewas already a popular refreshment.Two stories of the origin of the pinkversion stand out. In one, Henry Allott,a teenager working at a circusconcession stand, accidentallydropped red cinnamon-flavoredcandies into a batch of lemonade.He served the rosy-hued drink to hiswaiting customers, and it was a hit.

A second story claims circusworker Pete Conklin ran out of waterwhile making lemonade. He grabbed anearby tub of water that a performerhad used to wash her pink tights,added it to his mixture, and sold it as“strawberry lemonade.”

However the beverage came to be,it continues to be a popular thirstquencher. The pink lemonade soldtoday is usually tinted with fruit juicesand extracts or red food dye.

So why does the pink drink remaina favorite? Psychologists believe thatits pastel color is relaxing andcalming, providing ideal relief on a hotsummer day.

Pickin’ and Grinnin’For more than two decades,

star-studded country music andcornball comedy combined toproduce one of the most successfulshows in television history. Just askthe fans of “Hee Haw,” whichpremiered June 15, 1969.

The variety show’s creators wereinspired by the popularity of “Rowanand Martin’s Laugh-In” and wanted tomake a country version. Roy Clarkand Buck Owens co-hosted theseries, which took place in fictionalKornfield Kounty. Along with music,the show featured old-fashioned ruralcomedy in recurring segments like“Pickin’ and Grinnin’,” “What’s forSupper?” and “Lulu’s Truck Stop.”

In addition to famous castmembers such as Roy Acuff andMinnie Pearl, “Hee Haw” showcaseda long list of high-profile guestperformers, from country legends toartists in a variety of genres. JohnnyCash, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn,Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis andSammy Davis Jr. are just a few of thesingers who made appearances.Dozens of TV, film and sports stars—including Ed McMahon, EthelMerman, Big Bird from “SesameStreet” and Mickey Mantle—also paidvisits to Kornfield Kounty.

The Senior Games

Derby DayThe finalists of

best hats. You voted,Cheryl was thewinner.

June 2017

Happy

DayShowing Gratitude to Dads Everywhere

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