ASWB Fall/Winter Program Guide

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GET TO KNOW YOUR EXECUTIVE CHEF!

ROBERT TURNER EXECUTIVE CHEF

A Michigan native and graduate of Culinary Institute of America in New York, Robert Turner brings over 25 years’ experience to his role as Executive Chef. His day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the kitchen to ensure every resident is satisfied with their dining experiences at the community. Robert understands the power of a good meal to change a person’s day—and, as an added bonus, cooking makes him happy, too. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and both

watching and playing sports. A quote that inspires him: “A recipe has no soul. You as the chef must bring soul to the recipe.”

Have you met anyone famous?

The celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain! I met him when I was in culinary school. Anthony taught a culinary class that year and I had a chance to cook next to him. Great experience!

Favorite things to do on the weekends?

Making Sunday pizza with my daughter, River. She is only five and she is the best pizza maker.

Favorite season?

My favorite season is Fall, because I love the smell of the leaves. It reminds me of living off the Hudson River in New York.

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM!

MOLLY ELLENBERGER

Originally from Onaway, MI, Molly Ellenberger received her Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Grand Valley State University. She brings over 6 years’ experience in the Wedding industry to her role as Director of Life Enrichment at All Seasons. Her day-to-day involvement at the community is helping residents create an active, enriching social life by creating experiences for residents to keep them engaged with their community and others. She especially enjoys bringing happiness to residents as well as fun and entertainment to their everyday life. Molly has come to love what this position provides in her life. She feels the relationships that are built with each resident creates value to her everyday life and has positively impacted who she is professionally and personally. Outside of work, Molly enjoys creating memories with her one-year-old son Owen, being outdoors, and spending quality time with family and friends.

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

MAL AND SUE HILLMAN

Mal and Sue grew up in New York; Mal lived in the Manhattan area and Sue in the Brooklyn area. It was in Queens where they met at a social dance event in their 20s. They have been married for 50 years with two daughters and five grandchildren. Mal and Sue traveled the country the first 20 years of their marriage before settling in Michigan. They lived in Puerto Rico in the late ‘70s. Sue was a special education teacher and Mal wore many hats! He was a senior manager in manufacturing and operations for pharmaceutical, health and beauty companies, including Revlon and L'Oreal. Mal also plays the organ. The past 30 years they lived only three miles from All Seasons! When they decided to move out of their home they wanted to find a community for the social opportunities. Mal stated he loves not having to do any grounds work, and the landscape is wonderful at All Seasons. Mal and Sue have gained new friends at All Seasons and Mal loves the entertainment! He stated it’s the best around and is one of the main reasons they moved here, along with their beautiful apartment facing the courtyard. When asked what she considers the most beautiful sound in the world, Sue says an overture, just before a great show is about to start!

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT

HOW DOES GLEANERS WORK?

With the holiday season quickly approaching, we’ll be launching a communitywide food drive for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast 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 2 items. For every 2 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.

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

DJANGOPHONIQUE

NOVEMBER 21 @ 2PM

Djangophonique is a musical project born out of reverence for the Parisian Jazz Manouche style that was made popular by the legendary Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and his Quintette du Hot Club de France. While remaining steeped in the rich and virtuosic tradition, the group brings this music into the present with stunning improv, spontaneity and musical interaction. Hot swing, lush ballads, musette waltzes, jazz standards, boleros, and moody minor pieces are all fused together with theatrical flair and musical humor. The group will appear as a duo with Andrew Brown and Brad Brose.

With over a decade of national touring experience, Andrew Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. Brad Brose plays his gypsy jazz guitar in legendary gypsy jazz clubs and festivals.

SOPRANO DUO DANIELS AND KNOWLES

DECEMBER 13 @ 2PM

As far back as she can recall, music has been the central element that Ms. Putice Daniels has used to emit joy throughout the world. From singing at her grandfather’s church to performing with choirs at university, her vibrant and encapsulating soprano voice has brought delight, bliss, and comfort to many across the Metro-Detroit Area.

Ms. J. Timiesha Knowles was born on the isle of Nassau, Bahamas. From church halls to those of the Bahamian Government House, Knowles’s formative musical journey consists of appointments throughout the 700 islands and cays of the Bahamas and neighboring Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti. She has been described as a "soaring, earthy, and full soprano."

YANG AND OLIVIA

JANUARY 10 @ 7PM

Chinese Lunar New Year with Yang and Olivia Husband and wife duo Yang and Olivia are virtuosic talents who create an unforgettable storytelling event on violin and piano. Their programs feature combinations of Chinese music and Western classical. They have traveled to more than 30 cities in the United States, and perform and teach in China, Portugal, Brazil, and Taiwan. Yang Liu is a prize winner of the Twelfth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and a first prize winner of China’s National Violin Competition. Dr. I-Hsuan Tsai was the staff pianist of world-renowned Aspen Music Festival and currently serves as chair of Theory and Piano and associate professor at VanderCook College of Music. Her book “Schubert’s Piano Trios” was published by Scholar’s Press in Germany in 2014. She co-founded Yang and Olivia Foundation to promote cultural exchange via classical music between China and the US.

RJ SPANGLER

FEBRUARY 28 @ 2PM

Mardi Gras with the Paxton/Spangler Band

Lifelong buddies RJ Spangler & Tbone Paxton started working together in 1980 around Detroit with the Sun Messengers. They toured the east coast, Midwest and deep south for a number of years. Tbone was awarded a Motor City Music Award for best trombonist. In fact, he has been nominated a number of years in a row now as best jazz vocalist at the Detroit Music Awards. The two are cornerstone members of the 10 pc Planet D Nonet, and as such, have toured to 11 states, released as many CDs and garnered 9 Detroit Music Awards. They perform great song by Fats Waller, Hoagie Carmichael, Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Earl King, Danny Barker, Duke Ellington, The Stylistics, Roy Ayers, Leon Russell, Jimmy Cliff, Nat King Cole and of course, Louis Jordan. RJ was pianist/singer Eddie Bo's bandleader for many years.

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.

KELLY AND DARRYL ROENICKE - December 8th

Kelly Roenicke is an active teacher and performer in Detroit’s metropolitan area. Her résumé includes previous performances with the following artists: Richard Marx, Anne Murray, Celtic Thunder, Il Divo, Mannheim Steamroller, Amy Grant, and Regis Philbin. She is a longtime member of the Terra Voce Ensemble, which performs multiple chamber music concerts throughout the year. She received a M.M., Violin Performance, from University of Cincinnati, and a B.M., Violin Performance, Western Michigan University. Darryl Roenicke received his M.M., Jazz Studies, from Indiana University, and a B.M., Jazz Studies, Western Michigan University. Darryl has three years of experience performing all styles of music on cruise lines around the world. He is an active performer and can be heard at a variety of venues in the Metro Detroit Area, including the Franklin Hills Country Club, Andiamo's, and Cliff Bell's. He has appeared as part of the Terrace Room and Dining Room Bands at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. He has been the keyboardist for productions of Meshuggah Nuns, Beauty and the Beast, White Christmas and Little House on the Prairie.

EAT IT UP TRIO New Years Eve

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 centered in jazz but covering the continuum of American music. For this performance, they will be joined by trumpeter and vocalist Dave Vessella who will add a layer of swing, soul, and sophistication to the proceedings.

MATTHEW BALL

- January 5th

A national touring act, pianist/ vocalist Matthew Ball performs New Orleans and Swing Era favorites. A graduate of Oakland University and lifetime MetroDetroiter, Matthew trained classically with Flavio Varani, a graduate of The Paris Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music, who traces his own pedigree of study back to Chopin himself. Matthew has established himself as one of the leading entertainers in Michigan. In 2017, he performed his program with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and has been featured on Michigan Public Radio’s Ann Delisi's and Rob Reinhart's Essential Music Programs, The Craig Fahle Show and WMUK’s The Art & More Show.

VANESSAR CARR

February 7th

Vanessa Carr is a world-class singer and dancer, recognized for her captivating story-telling and genuine connection to audiences. Her ever-growing repertoire includes a diverse variety of genres from Broadway tunes to rock n’ roll, The Great American Songbook to Opera, international favorites, and soulful standards. Her influences include Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Frank Sinatra, Freddie Mercury, Liza Minelli, Dionne Warwick, and Linda Ronstadt. Vanessa is an award-winning performer whom you may have seen kick off Detroit Lions and Tigers games with the National Anthem. Vanessa was a member of the Detroit Pistons House Band, opened for the Jacksons at Detroit Music Weekend, and has shared the stage with Twinkie Clark of The Clark Sisters and Martha Reeves.

JENNIFER CHRISTIANSEN

March 14th

Jennifer Christiansen was born in Ohio and has been living in Michigan for over 25 years. She has been electrifying audiences with her fantastic vocals and stage performance. Jennifer knows how to make each person feel like she is singing directly to them. “I never would have thought I would be singing in the Motor City. This is my home now and I am blessed to have such a wonderful ‘music’ family here. Detroit has taught me the ropes

and brought me to where I am today.” She has had the honor of singing on an album with The Four Tops, as well as opening for many acts such as Peabo Bryson, Tony Bennet, Liza Minelli, Barbra Mandrell, Brian McKnight, Rick James, Jessica Simpson, and Chubby Checker. Jennifer performed at The Inaugural Ball for George W. Bush. Jennifer is also known for singing the National Anthem for every professional sport in Detroit.

STEVE GILBERT Sunday Sing

Detroit born and bred Steve Gilbert has been singing and playing the guitar since the 1960s. Beginning with folk music, he branched out into rock and roll, blues, standards, swing and jazz. Steve enjoys entertaining by combining these genres into his performances, and by adding a surprise or two! Don’t miss the chance to sing along to your favorites and kick back as you take in the classic Americana compositions.

We are excited to announce our deepening relationship with the U.M. School of Music, Theatre and Dance Masters and Doctoral programs, as we expand our Artist-inResidency initiative during the 2023 academic year!

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ARTICIPATE WITH DEBBY

Every Thursday, join us in the Artistic Techniques Classes led by Deborah Kobayashi, master teaching artist with "Articipate," an organization that champions the artist in us all by offering new materials and techniques. Dorothy supports the risk taking, the grit of attempts, the vulnerability we all feel at the start while celebrating the growth and joy that follows.

CRAFTSMANSHIP WITH KRISTI

- Explore this growing craftsmanship class each Monday 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 most recently worked with Carrie Morris Art Productions teaching workshops for this year’s first-ever Mardi Gras parade. Each month, Kristi’s workshops will center on a specific project.

FUTURE PROJECTS THIS QUARTER:

COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS

BAGS & BEDDINGS WORKSHOP

All Seasons West Bloomfield will collaborate with the Southfield-based National Council of Jewish Women’s Green Committee, focused on environmental issues. This project aims to reduce plastic waste going into landfills and waterand aids the homeless. The effort involves taking plastic bags, cutting them into strips of plastic yarn — or “plarn” — and then knitting or crocheting into surprisingly comfortable bedding for displaced individuals. ASWB will be holding a week-long drive to collect as many plastic bags as possible and learn this unique knitting technique. Residents and management will then drop off all bags and bedding to the Council’s Green Committee.

TIE BLANKET WORKSHOPS

Last Quarter, our Sales and Life Enrichment departments worked with the organization “Fleece and Thank You,” which is dedicated to providing connection, comfort to children facing illness and their families supporting them. The goal was to provide every child facing hospital treatments with a colorful, comfortable fleece blanket and a video message of support. All Seasons held a “tie blacked social” event with residents and staff, and together we made blankets and created videos, capturing each resident’s special message to each child. It was such a huge success, we’re bringing this event and community service art program.

FITNESS CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

Mondays: Yoga with Natalie

Tuesdays: Stretch and Strength with Debbie

Wednesday: Super Fit with Lola

Thursdays: Chair Movement with Debbie

Fridays: Cardio, Balance, and Stretch with Natalie

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.

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!

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.

INTERDISCIPLINARY ART, WRITING, STORYTELLING WITH NATALIE STRINGER

Natalie Stringer is a theatre maker, writer, and arts administrator. She is the Founding Artistic Director of C&G Collective, an interdisciplinary arts practice that partners with educational and cultural institutions, health care centers, and civic centers. Stringer also serves as the Director for Artistic and Intellectual Planning at All Seasons, serving senior living communities across Michigan, Florida, and Arizona. In 2020, she co-produced “theR.A.C.E. : Reestablishing Art as Civic Experience” with Matrix Theatre in SW Detroit, supported by the Michigan Humanities Council. Previous engagements include facilitation of leadership workshops at Hostos College in the Bronx; devising workshops with the Center for Performance and Civic Practice; presentations at the national Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference; and training with the Teaching Artist Training Institute, using arts education to connect with students on the autism spectrum in Staten Island. She is also the playwright, director, and producer of the original play "Gunpowder," which sold out the FailSafe Festival in NYC. Internationally, she led teachers-in-training at the College of Education in Kigali, Rwanda in using drama to stimulate active learning, collaboration, and dialogue around domestic workers' rights. She is a CUNY Ernesto Malave Scholar and a proud Actors Equity Membership Candidate. MA

Thesis, City University of New York, School of Professional Studies: “Roots of our Welcome: A Workshop Series Exploring Eco-Leadership, Values, and Intentional Adaptability.”

KEVIN WOOD PORTRAYS PRESIDENT ABRAHAM

LINCOLN - 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.

BRUCE ZELLERS - “THE U.S. SUPREME COURT”

Bruce Zellers takes us back in history to revisit some of our most influential movements and events that have taken place in America. This November, don’t miss his presentation on the “Supreme Court: Conservative Bastion.” Bruce Zellers is a special lecturer at Oakland University, received his M.A. from Clark University, and his B.A. from Oakland University. He teaches, researches, and publishes on U.S. History, Military History, and the Korean War.

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. She has been giving talks for ASWB since 2013. For more information on Wendy go to www.art-talks.org. Don’t miss the November talk: “Norman Rockwell: America's Storyteller.”

HENRY FEINBERG

2023 SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY

WINTER FESTIVALPresentations, Interviews, and Performances -

"MOTOWN

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SOUL MUSIC" - 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.

FILM STUDIES COURSE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Take advantage of the local hub of experts that make up the Film Studies and Production Department at Oakland University. In this new lifelong learning offering, residents can learn about film history, theory and criticism, including film genres, aesthetics, industry and technology, filmmaking and screenwriting.

The Seattle Chamber Music Society’s mission is to foster the appreciation of chamber music by presenting performances featuring world-class musicians in accessible and inviting formats. In addition to its high-quality performances, SCMS offers community engagement programs to encourage audience appreciation and understanding of chamber music. Each year, Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) presents a festival in January and All Seasons has access to the wonderful virtual performances, interviews, and behindthe-scenes features. Prepare to be thrilled by the music of Mozart, Shostakovich, Chopin, Schubert, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Schumann, Beethoven, Ravel, Turner, Brahms, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and more!

CONNECTIONS AND SMILES

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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-nottell single mom to three awesome kids and a karaoke enthusiast, Tamara demonstrates 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 sixyear 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.

MUSIC AND MIND LIVE WITH RENÉE

FLEMING - Explore the 19-episode series featuring renowned soprano and arts & health advocate in conversation with scientists and practitioners working at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare.

CREATIVITY, CONNECTIVITY, CULTURE: AN ALL SEASONS SENIOR LIVING SYMPOSIUM ON LIVING WELL

AT ANY AGE - Enjoy virtual keynote addresses and breakout sessions from the first-ever interdisciplinary Symposium at All Seasons Ann Arbor exploring research, policies, and practices that highlight how creativity, connection, and purposeful culture contribute to a vibrant and enriching life at any age.

RESIDENT POETRY

“ALL SEASONS”

by Carmela Guzdzial

Driving on Drake Road All Seasons is a beautiful sight to see

A place for the elderly to be Especially the retiree

A suitable place for the eldery to gather Gender - race - religion doesn’t matter

Friends are made each day Everyone has their say

The food, games, and activities are well presented, With smiling gracious personnel attentive

All are proud to say All Seasons has made my day

Quizzo Trivia in the Bistro - Quizzo is a competitive trivia game that challenges you to think and stay on your toes . Did you know? We get a dopamine hit every time we experience the feeling of mastery – the feeling of knowing that we know something . And everyone has one area, one body of knowledge, about which they are – or think they are – an absolute expert! Join us in the Bistro for a professional, themed, curated trivia led by Quizzo!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

GET INVOLVED!

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 and active living in the 21st century .

Current Events

A topic-based, moderated discussion forum for all residents, led each week by Linda Garfield .

Community Sing - Join Dan Bergen each Tuesday to sing with your neighbors . Did you know there are several proven emotional and physical benefits of choral singing? Singing in community strengthens feelings of togetherness, regulates heart rate, reduces stress levels and depression, improves symptoms of Parkinson's and lung disease, improves feelings of social well-being, and can even increase life expectancy . And all vocal parts and comfort levels are welcome .

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!

Ping Pong Club

Once a week, we get our bodies moving while honing our skills with the paddle! Aside from being a fun way to spend an afternoon with your friends, table tennis also offers surprisingly great health benefits . Like most sports, table tennis offers great mindbody stimulation, aerobic exercise, and social interaction . Unlike many sports, however, the overall risk for injury with table tennis is quite low . Ping Pong is a club you don’t want to miss .

ON THE CALENDAR

November 6 Daylight Savings November 8 Election Day

November 11 Veterans Day November 24 Thanksgiving December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance December 18-26 Hanukkah

December 21 Winter Solstice December 26 Christmas December 26- Kwanzaa January 1 January 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day

January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day

February 2 Groundhog Day

February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday February 12 Superbowl

February 14 Valentine’s Day

February 20 Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday

February 21 Mardi Gras

March 8 International Women’s Day

March 12 Daylight Savings March 12 Academy Awards

March 17 St Patrick’s Day

March 20 Spring Equinox

March 27 World Theatre Day March 31 Cesar Chavez Day

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

Veterans Day - November 11

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 .

ThanksgivingNovember 24 We will celebrate gratitude and community with a special menu, and a screening of the PBS series ‘The Pilgrims .’ Also, don’t forget to root for your favorite team (you know which one!) during the Lions - Buffalo Bills Thanksgiving Day NFL game .

New Years Eve Concert - December 31

Ring in 2023 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 .

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 16

Honor the achievements of the Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and employment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 . King won the

Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and was assassinated in 1968 . We will honor his legacy by learning more about his famous 1963 Letter from the Birmingham jail through the TED-ED program .

Celebrate Lunar New Year - January 20

Build cherry blossom and Chinese-inspired art pieces, play Mahjong, enjoy upscale Chinese cuisine, and ring in the lucky New Year!

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27 On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides . Join this outing to the Zekelman Holocaust Center to commemorate the day . SuperBowl - February 12

Join us for a unique ‘tailgating’-themed menu, including your favorite game day bites, and watch the big game live from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona .

Mardi Gras – February 21

Build Mardi Gras masks with the Life Enrichment team, fill up on Paczkis, and celebrate Fat Tuesday in the Mill Pub .

All Seasons Talent Show - March 24

A showcase of talented residents, staff, and management! Whether you have a song, a joke, a poem, or a painting you’d like to share, the Life Enrichment team will help you feel prepared, polished, and proud to share with the community .

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 new 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 .

FEATURED OUTINGS

December

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Coffee Series

Mendelssohn's First Piano Concerto & Dvořák's Eighth Symphony Dvořák’s Eighth remains one of his most popular symphonies; its uplifting, dance-like melodies are inspired by the folk songs of his native Bohemia .

December

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

The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical four-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights . Join visitors and families from all over the Metro Detroit Area for this holiday tradition!

December

“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” at the Detroit Opera House

This musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll .

January - “Les Miserables” at the Fisher Theatre

This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”(Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune) .

February - “Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake” at Detroit Opera

A visionary take on a masterpiece bridging ballet and modern dance . Contemporary dance superstar Angelin Preljocaj tackles the Mount Everest of the ballet world with his new take on Swan Lake . With 26 dancers, this Swan Lake truly takes flight in its beautiful tribute to the original .

March - Detroit Symphony Orchestra Coffee Series

Anthony Davis’ concerto-like work for clarinet and orchestra was inspired by the composer’s experience of an unjust incident with the police . The soloist is Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, who has championed this work in recent years .

Throughout January and February, All Seasons communities in Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, and Birmingham will partner with the Detroit Puppet Company to develop, build, and parade Mardi Gras puppets and processionals through the halls of each residence, in a carnival of art, music, culture, and community . Professional artists will work with residents each week, including research and development workshops to help everyone design their own masks, puppets, parade banners, and music makers . Classes are designed so residents can drop in for a single time, or commit to longer participation . Then on Mardi Gras, February 21, 2023, musicians, staff, caregivers, family, friends, and especially grandchildren will be invited to participate in the parades, creating a truly memorable experience!

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A COLUMN ON GLOBAL APPROACHES AND INSIGHTS INTO AGING WELL WELLNESS CORNER:

This issue we are highlighting the good work of “CoGenerate,” which focuses on what the vast (and still growing) older population can do in collaboration with younger generations to solve our nation’s most pressing problems.

We’re living in the most age-diverse society in human history. Will we make the most of it?

There are almost equal numbers of people alive today at every age, from birth to age 70 and beyond. With more people living longer, fivegeneration workplaces and three-generation households are surging. The opportunity to tap the unique and complementary talents of people of all ages and build a multigenerational force for good is here.

We commissioned this study to find out what Americans think about cogeneration — a strategy to bring older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. We got a dose of optimism and clarity in return.

To start, the findings paint a picture of pent-up demand. A sizable segment of the younger and older populations is hungry for opportunities not only for intergenerational connection, but cogenerational action — the chance to join forces in co-creating a better future.

The survey reveals a commonsensical fit in the motivations behind this interest. Older people want to share what they’ve learned from life,

and younger people are eager to incorporate their insights.

Older people’s top priority for cogenerational work? The environment, a finding that underscores the deep interest older generations have in the world they will leave behind. For young people, mental health tops the list. Given the pandemic’s toll of loneliness and purposelessness on elders, it’s not hard to imagine a coalition of olders and youngers on mental health. A cross-generational alliance on the environment holds great promise, as well.

Younger and older people make plain the challenges of these prospects. It’s hard for many people to know how to get started working across generational lines when daily life is so segregated by age. We need more formal opportunities to make coming together in common purpose easier.

For all these cautions, the overarching message from this study is clear: America’s growing age diversity represents an extraordinary opportunity to come together in joy, understanding and action. Let’s seize it.

By

Marc Freedman and Eunice Lin Nichols, Co-CEOs of CoGenerate

Dive into this research snapshot and learn more at www.Cogenerate.org

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST THANKSGIVING HAPPY HOLIDAYS NOVEMBER DECEMBER

STARTERS: Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney in Puff Pastry

SOUP: Butternut Squash Soup

SALAD: Cider Mill Salad

ENTRÉES:

Roasted Turkey, Homemade Bread Stuffing, Bourbon Yams, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce OR Herb Baked Cod with Dijon & Herb Crust, Saffron Rice, Homestyle Green Beans OR Honey Glazed Ham with Bourbon Yams and Homestyle Green Beans

DESSERT: Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Fresh Plum Kuchen

COOKING DEMO: Cranberry Cheesecake

INDULGE WATER: Orange Pomegranate

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Cranberry Cobbler

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Memphis - BBQ Pork with Tennessee Honey Ginger Cooler

STARTERS: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail SOUP: Traditional Caesar Salad SALAD: Tomato Parmesan Bisque ENTRÉES:

Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic & Rosemary Veal Shoulder Roast with Shallots, Fennel, Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme & Stock

Chicken Milanese Chicken Breast Filet, Italian Breadcrumbs with Garlic Herb & Caper Butter Sauce

Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Broiled Served Over Sweet Red Pepper Coulis

DESSERT: Home Baked Pumpkin Spice Mousse Trifle with Ginger Cookie & Whipped Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Holiday Cookies

COOKING DEMO: Fresh Cranberry Sauce

INDULGE WATER: Cranberry Orange

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Rum Chatta Egg Nog

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING New York -Deli Style Pastrami with Tom Collins

CHINESE NEW YEAR VALENTINE’S DAY JANUARY FEBRUARY

STARTERS: Crispy Wonton Chips Pan Fried Vegetarian Dumplings

SOUP: Egg Drop Soup with Green Onion

SALAD: Spinach and Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing

ENTRÉES:

Spicy Orange Beef Stir-Fry Brown Rice, Stir Fried Salt and Pepper Green Beans

Kung Pao Shrimp Brown Rice, Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce Brown Rice, Stir Fried Patty Pan Squash

DESSERT: Banana Spring Roll with Ice Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Handmade Pot Stickers

COOKING DEMO: Asian Wok

INDULGE WATER: Orange Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Singapore Sling

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Ottawa - Tourtière Meat Pie with Maple Old Fashioned

STARTERS: Sliced Baguettes with Whipped Honey Butter

SOUP: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

SALAD: Spinach Salad, Bacon, Hard Cooked Eggs, Red Onion, Classic Tomato Dressing

ENTRÉES:

Crisped Duck Breast with Black Cherry Sauce Brown Rice, Brussels Sprout Surf and Turf Sliced Petite Filet with Compound Butter, Lobster Tail and Asparagus

Pan Seared Sea Scallops Over Sweet Corn Puree - Brown Rice, Wilted Spinach

DESSERT: Molten Lava Cake with Ice Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

COOKING DEMO: Flambeed Poached Pears

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Berry Bellini

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Paris - Salade Niçoise with Blueberry French 75

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

MARCH

TOURING THE UK AND IRELAND

STARTERS: Scones and Clotted Cream

SOUP: Homemade Fresh English Pea Soup

SALAD: English Garden Salad

ENTRÉES:

Stout Braised Lamb Shank Succulent Lamb Shank served with Irish Colcannon Potato and Cabbage Mash

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Traditional Irish Boiled Dinner, Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots

English-Style Fish and Chips Beer Battered Cod, and Thick Cut Potato Fries. Served with Lemon, Tartar Sauce, & Malt Vinegar

DESSERT: Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Short Bread Cookies

COOKING DEMO: Irish Coffee & Homemade Baileys

INDULGE WATER: Lime & Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Irish Maiden

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Dublin - Bangers & Mash with Guinness

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BERLIN PHILHARMONIC COMES TO MICHIGAN IN NOVEMBER!

The Berlin Philharmonic is one of the most popular, acclaimed, and well-respected orchestras in the world . University Musical Society proudly welcomes the next chapter of the Berlin Philharmonic’s magnificent legacy with the Ann Arbor debut of maestro Kirill Petrenko . He leads two programs that showcase the ensemble’s mastery across classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire .

The orchestra’s first concertmaster, American Noah Bendix-Balgley, takes the stage for Mozart’s first violin concerto before the orchestra concludes its program with Erich Korngold’s only symphony — a work that the composer never heard performed live . Completed in 1952 and dedicated to the memory of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the work had a radio premiere in 1954 and was not performed live until 1972, 15 years after the composer’s death . Korngold’s sweeping orchestrations and brilliant orchestral color made him a huge success in Hollywood as a film composer, all of which are on display in this insightful and dramatic score .

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.

If you are unable to enjoy the performances in November in person, please reach out to your Director of Life Enrichment for streaming details .

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

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

David for ASAA: “Excellent facility. Very nice staff. Excellent amenities!”

Ardin for ASBH: “My father just moved into his apartment at All Seasons. It’s a beautiful apartment. He has met some wonderful residents here and is having no trouble making new friends. The dining room is beautiful and Dad says the food is really good. He has attended some concerts and looks forward to picking out the next activity from a list of many great things to do. He has even hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room at All Seasons. He is very happy here. The staff is so friendly and very helpful. I’m so glad Dad suggested we take a tour of All Seasons to see what they had to offer.”

Deena for ASNA: “My mom spent the past several months in the Memory Care Unit and both Robin Bracken and Nurse Amy made the experience excellent. Mom enjoyed the daily activities and participated regularly - dancing was her favorite though. Robin was always thinking of new ideas to engage the residents and keep it fun. Any holiday (even Kentucky Derby) was an opportunity for a party hat. Plus ASNA had therapy ponies, musical performances and comedians that were all terrific. Nurse Amy went out of her way to help as my dad was transferring my mom closer to where most of our family lives in New York State. I know my dad appreciated the attention to detail and kind care she provided. Thank you to all the staff that helped my mom and for making her stay with you as enjoyable as possible. You are all terrific.”

Austin for ASOV: “All Seasons Oro Valley has top notch employees that care a ton for all the residents! This is a special community that from the second you walk in, you can feel the love! The residents are engaged in Activities and love the food! I am so grateful for all the employees and all that they do for the residents!”

Jeana for ASRH: “What an absolute pleasure to visit ASRH! Having the chance to help a friend out of state evaluate some senior living options for her mother still here. All I can say is All Seasons Rochester Hills fulfills everything she and her mom want and more. The greetings with residents along our tour made it obvious staff rapport is genuine. Several places we checked out cover the basics. With its amenities, events and culinary offerings, only ASRH piqued her interest for true quality and zest for life, talking all the way home about the new home she wanted next.”

Gadi for ASWB: “My aunt and a family friend live there. Really a high class, well-maintained property. The 2-bedroom apartments are very spacious and have a nice floorplan.”

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

AN INTERVIEW WITH LEIGH BERKHOEL, ALL SEASONS’ EXECUTIVE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

How did you become an executive design professional?

What were your personal and professional paths like, eventually leading you to All Seasons?

My background includes residential, retail, and commercial design. Before taking on the position with Beztak, I worked for a contract furniture dealer designing a variety of spaces, such as corporate offices, hospitality venues, car dealerships, and schools. Beztak was one of my favorite customers! We had the opportunity to design and furnish several clubhouse projects and All Seasons Oro Valley. I enjoyed working with Beztak so much that when the previous designer, Gloria Fransted retired, she recruited me, and I gratefully accepted!

How would you define design?

Design is not only defined by aesthetic qualities, but it is also rooted in functionality, purpose, enjoyment, and a meaningfulness to the beholder.

What excites you about design, and specifically about design for older adults?

What excites me about design is both the challenges and creative journey that leads to a successful design. Designing for seniors is a creative challenge because you are accommodating for a wide range of people with different personal tastes, backgrounds, age groups, comfort levels and physical abilities. How do you design to meet all of those needs while still maintaining a beautifully furnished environment? It takes creative planning!

Do you have a favorite color, shape, texture? What kind of design elicits joy for you?

Some of my favorite design elements that can create an impactful design are; color which will add a sense of playfulness and can help set the mood, a variety of shapes that complement one another, and an assortment of textures to offer a richness to the space. I truly appreciate all facets of design. The most memorable designs are those that are thought-provoking, eclectic, and have a mindfulness for its surroundings. The most beautifully designed home I have visited is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. How it is thoughtfully positioned on the landscape and how the interior features all pay tribute to its natural surroundings makes it a genius, harmonious, and breathtaking design.

Good design does not require wealth. Anyone can create a beautifully designed environment. Start with making your space functional for yourself. What purpose would you like the space to serve? How do you want the space to feel? Fill it with furniture pieces that make you happy, whether it be for comfort, style, or both! Always remember less is more. Minimally display treasured items. Decorative items can be rotated seasonally and will be even more appreciated. Be mindful of scale, color, shape, and textures. Create a balance in your space and you’ll achieve a good design!

Can you assign one or two words to sum up the aesthetic/design style of each of the 6 All Seasons?

Timeless Sophistication

What’s a misconception you think people have about your work and/or design in general?

I am not just a decorator; I am a designer. My mission is to not just make rooms beautiful. It’s to create spaces that have purpose, offer function, and evoke positive emotion and mental wellbeing.

Tell us a little bit aboutyou and your family. Does design run in the family?

Design does run in my family. My grandfather designed custom window treatments for the J.L. Hudson’s department store in Detroit. Both of my aunts also worked for Hudson’s in advertising and in retail display. As a young child my parents discovered that I had a passion for design. I would go to my friend’s homes and redecorate their bedrooms. Their parent’s loved me! My 8-year-old daughter seems to be following in my footsteps. She is already staging her bedroom and rating the designs wherever we go!

Does ‘good’ design require wealth? What can anyone do to maximize the design around them?