ASWB Activity Guide Spring/Summer

ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

SPRING/SUMMER

FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LAST QUARTER

INTERVIEW WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FRED MOSCHE A

Who inspires you?

My grandparents Dominic and Daisy Mosche a have always been an inspiration to me. Their journey from Italy to follow the American dream - and raise their family deep within tradition and strong faith that carries on through generations - inspires me to continue the legacy they created.

What’s the best place you've traveled to?

My wife and I have been fortunate to travel throughout Europe several times. I am a history buff so I appreciate the old towns and meeting local families and enjoying their culinary traditions. Of course, Italy is my favorite and Florence especially because of the culture, food, and art.

What’s the most exciting part of your job?

I very much enjoy meeting the residents and learning about their journeys and life histories. I have met some wonderful people who have shared their successes and challenges with me. I learn from these stories and am inspired by them.

What’s your favorite food?

I enjoy cooking at home with my family, and making family recipes that have been shared for generations. My favorites are any pasta and Bracioli.

What’s your favorite movie?

I actually have a few favorite movies. “Shawshank Redemption” is a favorite, and it always feels good to know Andy is successful at finding his freedom, no ma er how many times you watch it. I also enjoy watching “Catch Me If You Can” with Leonardo DiCaprio. I know the real-life pilot from Pan Am Airlines who had his flight bag stolen by Frank Abagnale; the movie angers him

still! I remember watching “The Sound of Music” every year with my family when I was a kid, and I still watch it annually with my family!

Have you met anyone famous?

I have had the pleasure of meeting President Gerald Ford and President George H.W. Bush. I also met and enjoyed dinner with the greatest Tenor of all time, Luciano Pavaro i. The best part of the dinner was that Pavaro i himself prepared the meal…it was delicious, of course!

Favorite things to do on the weekends?

Spending time with my family and close friends. My wife, Jennifer, and I enjoy shopping at Farmers' Markets and a ending football games. It seems like the weekends always go by so quickly because we pack in too much.

Favorite thing to do with your family? We enjoy spending time with our family; the time is usually filled with eating something homemade, drinking good wine or a classic cocktail, and lots of storytelling and laughing.

Favorite family tradition?

Holiday traditions are still favorites of mine, carrying on generations-old traditions where we have specific kinds of pasta on specific holidays and all the desserts that go with them. I also like starting new family traditions with my own family.

Which historical figure would you like to meet?

I have always been a history buff. I’m continually intrigued by King Henry VIII, his lifestyle, and his empire. I have many questions for him. I would also like to have dinner and drinks with John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. I have read much about the Kennedy family over the years and there are still too many unanswered questions.

Favorite season?

The Fall; with Sweatshirts, Cider Mills, and Football, it doesn’t get any be er!

GET TO KNOW YOUR TRANSPORTATION TEAM!

WILLIAM SINGLETON

William Singleton is one of our outstanding drivers at All Seasons West Bloomfield. We did an interview with William so you can get to know him more.

Who or what inspires you? New learning opportunities. You are never too young or old to learn.

What’s the best place you've traveled to? Japan.

What’s the most exciting part of your job? Meeting new people, creating relationships with the residents and helping those who need it.

What’s your favorite food? Vegetables.

What’s your favorite movie?

Forrest Gump! “Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know what you're going to get”.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? Playing pinochle.

Have you met anyone famous?

Forest Whitaker. Forest Whitaker is an American actor, director and a producer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Favorite things to do on the weekends? Play pinochle with friends.

Favorite family tradition? Sunday Dinner.

Favorite season? Summer.

Which historical figure would you like to meet?

Martin Luther King Jr. because he changed history.

ROBERT RHODES

Robert Rhodes is one of All Seasons West Bloomfield’s outstanding drivers who has been with us for over 7 years!

Who or what inspires you? Jesus.

What’s the best place you've traveled to? The Bahamas.

What’s the most exciting part of your job? The residents! They have become my family in the years I've been here.

What’s your favorite food? Soul Food.

What’s your favorite movie? I enjoy all action movies.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? My cars! I can fix anything and like to cruise on a nice sunny day.

Have you met anyone famous?

Smokey Robinson! William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer.

Favorite things to do on the weekends? Enjoy and relax.

Favorite family tradition?

Annual family reunion. It brings me joy being around all my family at one time!

Favorite season? Summer.

Which historical figure would you like to meet?

I agree with William! Martin Luther King Jr. because he changed history.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

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 two-year-old son Owen, being outdoors, and spending quality time with family and friends.

CORPORATE SUPPORT TEAM SPOTLIGHT

ERICA

PA ERSON

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL COMPLIANCE

ALBERT “AL” ZACK

As Director of Clinical Compliance with All Seasons, Erica puts her 28 years of experience in senior living, including 16 as Director of

Nursing at a skilled care/assisted living facility, to work ensuring that care provided at All Seasons meets the highest possible standard for our residents. Erica conveys that she loves being able to bring compassion and empathy to the lives of those who she says have, “laid the groundwork for us.” Over the course of her work, she says, she has learned, “People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did…but they will never forget how you made them feel,” as Dr. Maya Angelou said. Erica’s top priority is to foster an atmosphere in which every member of the All Seasons team knows their contribution is valued. After all, a great team is the foundation of great care! Originally from Detroit, Erica loves to cook and bake for family gatherings. When she has time, she also loves scouring bookstore shelves for the next great mystery novel!

Albert Zack, aka “Al,” has been a resident at All Seasons West Bloomfield for over seven years, and celebrated his 102nd birthday in March! Al was born in Detroit in 1921. He had one brother, and two sisters who both worked as school teachers. In 1938, Albert graduated from Central High School, and graduated with his Education degree from Wayne State University. In 1942, he was drafted and served for three and a half years as an Army Air Corps bombardier on a V24 airplane; his first mission, in 1945, was to bomb an alcohol factory in “Formosa,” now Taiwan. In 1946, Al returned home, and within two weeks, he started teaching Literature at Fairbanks Elementary School, then English at Post High School in Detroit. He soon became Department Head for English, then Counselor, then Assistant Vice President. In 1948, he married Ruth, who was a high school librarian. Albert continued to grow and be inspired by the importance of education. At Pershing High School in Detroit, he served as Principal, focused on the enrollment of students. Fun fact: Al enrolled Spencer Haywood! Spencer and the team won the 1967 Michigan Class A championship.

During Albert’s 25 years of service, tragic events lead to the family decision to relocate to the Livonia School District. Albert spent 11 years at Bentley High School as Principal before moving to Franklin High School. Franklin High School is where he began working with the American Cancer Society to develop a program called Students Against Smoking. At this time 50% of the adults and students smoked cigare es. Students Against Smoking became the biggest organized group in over 40 schools. Albert retired from Franklin High School but his passion for teaching did not stop there, and he took on a part-time job at U. of M. as a consultant. During Albert's time married to Ruth they shared many memories together! They had four children; Paul, a cardiologist, Cindy, a librarian in Flint like her mother, and Suzanne, a professor in the Fine Arts at Grand Valley State University. Sadly, Michelle was thirteen months old when she caught chicken pox and passed. Her memory will always live on! Albert has six grandchildren, and is blessed with seven great-grandchildren.

Albert "Al" Zack is so loved in our community and has done many amazing things in his lifetime!

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

CLAUDIA HOMMEL

APRIL

Paris-born, raised in Detroit, and seasoned in New York, chanteuse Claudia Hommel is a singer and actor. Claudia received her Master’s in Library Science from Wayne State, founded the archives of the Detroit Institute of Arts, serves as Executive Director of a performing art alliance nonprofit, and is a faculty member at DePaul University’s School of Music. With Detroit’s favorite piano man Stefan Kukurugya at the ivories, this Signature performance will celebrate the "crazy years" in jazz-hot Paris. We’ll parade with James Reese Europe's 369th Infantry Hellfighters Jazz Band, dance the Charleston with Josephine Baker, swoon with Maurice Chevalier, croon with Cole Porter, and sing the blues with Duke Ellington. You're invited to dress for the occasion in flapper dresses, spats and tails!

“FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - DETROIT” SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE & FUNDRAISER

SIGNATURE SERIES WITH ALL SEASONS’ 2023 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

This year, All Seasons formalizes its partnership with the nationally-renowned University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance as it expands its successful Artistin-Residency program. The selected 2023 Artist-in-Residence will stay at All Seasons throughout the summer, and will perform unique programs each month, and casual, spontaneous concerts around mealtimes. The Artist will be the monthly Signature Performer and will also gain experience as Producing Artistic Director, curating additional musicians for ensemble performances. The Artist will present a culminating project, inspired by their relationships and skills developed at All Seasons. This intergenerational and crosscultural experience will develop the Artist not just as a musician, but as an advocate for the arts. Above all, the All Seasons culture will leave a lasting impact on the influential artists of tomorrow.

MACK SISTERS

SEPTEMBER

Japanese born pianists, Yuki and Tomoko Mack, have dazzled audiences on three continents. After winning strong recognition as soloists, these Steinway Artists partnered to form the award-winning piano duo, ‘The Mack Sisters’. From Bach to Piazzolla, their diverse repertoire includes a broad range of four-hands piano music and orchestral works. Beyond the mainstage, they’ve performed live on the radio and recorded a highly acclaimed collection of fourhands piano music - all of which exhibit their unique sense of interpretation and flawless technique.

“…Suave and authoritative…” – Detroit Free Press

“ …Duo pianists extraordinaire…” – Gilmore International Keyboard Festival

“…Exciting choice of repertoire played with flawless technique and fire…” – Music and Dance Press/Tokyo, Japan

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 its mentoring program. Their model is evidence-informed and research-based with proven long-term outcomes. Each child is paired with a paid professional mentor and they commit to each child for the long-term. 12+ years, no ma er what.

Pitch in with the other All Seasons communities, collect vital school supplies, and support these Detroit youth as they get ready for a brandnew, in-person school year!

Learn more at www.friendsdetroit.org

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 the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

ARA

TOPOUZIAN

- Mr.

Topouzian is an Armenian-American musician whose proficiency at the Kanun (Middle Eastern harp) has made him a nationallyrecognized artist. He has performed at concerts, music festivals and many celebrated venues across the United States, with some of the top musicians of Armenian and Middle Eastern music. Topouzian’s traditional music style keeps to his Armenian heritage but has expanded to include music from around the Middle East with jazz, fusion, and new-age influences. In 2012, Kresge Arts of Detroit recognized Topouzian with a Kresge Arts Fellowship for his achievements and contributions to his craft and he won the prestigious 2022 Michigan Heritage Award.

JON MILAN - Jon Milan is a Michigan-based musician and historian, specializing in popular idioms of 19th and 20th-century American music. He has performed and lectured throughout Michigan for more than 45 years with a command of styles and idioms including ragtime, traditional jazz, stride, folk, and more. Over the years he has wri en extensively for theater and industrial film and has been featured (along with his band, The Brakemen) on the cover of the Detroit Metro Times. He is the author of “Detroit: Ragtime and the Jazz Age,” and has co-authored a variety of books on Michigan history, travel, and food with Gail Offen.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ARTICIPATE WITH DEBBY

CHRISTINE SCHINKER - Christine

Schinker is a full-time professional vocalist, providing entertainment to communities across SE Michigan. She performs timeless standards of Jazz, Swing, Rock, & Motown from the 20s-70s, all very well-known tunes from the Great American Songbook.

HENRIK KARAPETYAN - Henrik started playing the violin at the age of six, enrolling in music classes at Spendiarian Special Music School. In 2000, as a member of the “Serenade” Chamber Orchestra Henrik traveled to perform across Europe. In 2002, Henrik came to the United States to pursue his graduate degree at Wayne State University’s Music Department. While at Wayne, he led the orchestra as its concertmaster and was featured as a soloist on many occasions. In 2007, Mr Karapetyan received a full scholarship and teaching appointment to a end doctoral studies at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

DENISE DAVIS AND THE MOTOR CITY SENSATIONS -

This band has been rocking around town since 2010, performing at festivals, opening for national acts and headlining Detroit clubs. Denise has also performed with the Original Motown Funk Brothers and has received nominations for her singing by The Detroit Music Awards Foundation and The Detroit Black Music Awards. She is known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Members of the Detroit Blues Society, the group has won a Detroit Black Music Award for Best Live Performance and R&B Artist of the Year.

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 a empts, 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:

Polymer clay jewelry • Simple basket weaving • Fairy houses

2D drawing with pencil • Watercolor painting • Printing for gift cards

Batik design with beeswax

COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS

BAGS & BEDDINGS WORKSHOP

All Seasons West Bloomfield will collaborate with the Southfield-based National Council of Jewish Women’s Green Commi ee, 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, cu ing them into strips of plastic yarn — or “plarn” — and then kni ing or crocheting into surprisingly comfortable bedding for displaced individuals. ASWB will be holding a weeklong drive to collect as many plastic bags as possible and learn this unique kni ing technique. Residents and management will then drop off all bags and bedding to the Council’s Green Commi ee.

FITNESS CLASSES

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

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.

FORHEARTS WORLDWIDE WITH DR. THOMAS CRAWFORD

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 a ends 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 a ended 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!

ForHearts Worldwide is a non-profit that saves lives by fundraising and creating a network for providing implantable cardiovascular devices for people in need in developing countries around the world. First launched in 1984, ForHearts Worldwide has grown into an international life-saving mission that has saved more than 17,000 people in more than 20 countries. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Thomas Crawford, Chairman, for a presentation on his work with the organization. As a cardiac electrophysiologist focusing on heart rhythm disorders, he currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor with University of Michigan Health, Frankel Cardiovascular Center, practicing in the areas of electrophysiology, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and cardiac sarcoidosis.

NEW RESIDENT LIFE STORIES & LIFE MAPS WITH NATALIE STRINGER

Map your Life Story and find out what you have in common with your neighbors; open to new and long-time All Seasons residents! Natalie Stringer is a theatremaker, 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 communities across Michigan, Florida, and Arizona. Previous engagements include facilitation of leadership workshops at Hostos College in the Bronx; workshops with the Center for Performance and Civic Practice; presentations at the national Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Conference and Interlochen Arts Academy, and training with the Teaching Artist Training Institute, using arts education to connect with students on the autism spectrum in Staten Island. Internationally, she led teachers-in-training at the College of Education in Kigali, Rwanda, and served as Program Manager for Global Arts Corps’ premiere with young Cambodian circus artists. She is a CUNY Ernesto Malave Scholar and a proud Actors Equity Membership Candidate.

“VAN GOGH REVISITED” WITH ARNIE COLLENS

Don’t miss this review of Van Gogh's life and his relationships with his brother Theo and sisterin-law Johanna van Gogh-Bonger. Johanna devised the method that ingeniously led to a massive market that bought Van Gogh’s art. We'll look at the artwork itself, and the

exciting, descriptive le ers that describe and support the work. Arnold Collens is a lifetime Detroiter and graduate of Wayne State's School of Business and College of Education. In recent years, Arnie’s love of photography has taken him to the Center for Creative Studies and Oakland Community College. Arnie engages groups by sharing his interest in community, history, nature, art and changes in architectural landscape. When in Florida, Arnie serves as a naturalist and day captain at Audubon’s flagship facility in Naples, the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.

“PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY” WITH BRUCE ZELLERS

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.

“THE ART OF NEW YORK CITY ” WITH WENDY EVANS

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.

“LECTURE ON JAZZ” WITH HENRY FEINBERG

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.

"CONNECTIONS AND SMILES" WITH TAMARA ZONER

Join Speaker and Happiness Trainer, Tamara Zoner, to learn the actions and habits of happiness! Based on the NY Times Bestselling book, “Happy for No Reason,” and research in happiness and positive psychology, Tamara will share the tools that you can begin using to bring greater happiness into your life. A show-not-tell single mom to three awesome kids and a karaoke enthusiast, Tamara demonstrates 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.

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

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film genres, aesthetics, industry and technology, filmmaking and screenwriting.

WEEKLY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

Led by the Life Enrichment Team, these hands-on workshops are geared to meet residents’ everchanging technology needs, ranging from smartphone and tablet use to photography tutorials.

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 selfexpression, 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 skills-building opportunities.

Stay tuned!

RESIDENT POETRY

“A Few of My Favorite Things” by Amelia

B. Winkler

On a Clear Day I’d kick up my Kinky Boots so I could Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, go Fiddle on the Roof, write Love Le ers to Porgy and Bess or Cyrano de Bergerac, wear my Hair down in Hairspray or in Tin Pan Alley, be Wicked like Jeckyll and Hyde, play A Li le Night Music at our Picnic, accompany My Fair Lady to The Producers, spend Sunday in the Park with George while Waiting for Godot.

I’d be Legally Blonde while Doing the Fully Monty, And I’d have to ask the Jersey Boys to please go pay the Rent because Gypsy sure ain’t gonna do it.

Meet Amy Winkler at All Seasons Birmingham for our Poetry Event in April and craft your own poem!

Beginners Welcome!

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.

ON THE CALENDAR

April 1 April Fools Day

April 18 Tax Day

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!

Kni ing Club - Join the community kni ing 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.

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.

Game Day with Molly & Myosha - Once a month, join Molly, your Director of Life Enrichment and Myosha, your Assistant Executive Director for an afternoon of interactive games for all to play! It’s a fun way to get out of your apartment and get to know the Management team.

April: Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month

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

June: Pride Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

July: World Watercolor Month, National Culinary Arts Month

August: Black Business Month, International Peace Month, National Wellness Month

September: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)

April 22 Earth Day

April 30 International Jazz Day

May 1 International Labor Day

May 5 Cinco de Mayo

May 6 Kentucky Derby

May 14 Mother’s Day

May 20 Armed Forces Day

May 29 Memorial Day

June 14 Flag Day

June 18 Father’s Day

June 19 Juneteenth

June 21 Summer Solstice

July 4 Independence Day (USA)

August 12 International Youth Day

August 21 National Senior Citizens Day

Sept 10 National Grandparents’ Day

Sept 16 National Dance Day

Sept 21 World Gratitude Day

Sept 22 Autumn Equinox

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

Detroit Tigers Opening Day Tailgate PartyApril

6th

“Let me root, root, root for the home team, if they don't win it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, at the old ball game!” What be er way to start Opening Day of Baseball than with a tailgate party! Our Bistro will be transformed into the ballpark with decorations, music, food, and drinks. Come get your hot dogs, co on candy, popcorn, pretzels, and beer before the Detroit Tigers take the field.

Speakeasy Night - April

Celebrating National jazz month and harkening back to a time of Prohibition, dress in your 1920s-inspired best and don’t miss this Speakeasy party!

Mother’s Day Tea PartyMay 12th

”A Mother’s love is like a cup of tea, they are always there to comfort you!” Please join our Mothers Day Tea party to celebrate all our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmas! This grand gathering will take place in the afternoon at which tea, cakes, and sandwiches will be served.

Kick Off to Summer Carnival - June 22

Come kickoff summer with our outdoor carnival event! Grilled food, refreshing beverages, live entertainment, and outdoor games that all can participate in. All are invited and encouraged to a end the BEST summer kickoff!

July Summer BBQ - July

July is the month of summer BBQ so what be er way to celebrate July with home cooked BBQ food and live music! Family and friends are encouraged to come spend the afternoon with us!

Artisan showcase - August

Don't miss this communitywide Antiques and Artisan Showcase. Do you have treasures you’ve accumulated from travels in far-off lands? Are you a craftsperson or artist, and have artisan wares you’d like to show off? Whether you’ve found it or made it, contact your Life Enrichment Team to secure a space in this year’s first-ever Artisan Showcase of resident antiques, art, and novel designs.

Movie in the CourtyardSeptember 10

Grab your blankets, friends, and family for our first Movie in the Courtyard! This event will bring back memories of going to the driveins. Snacks, drinks, and a great, feel-good film will be provided for a special screening in the courtyard!

BISTRO PROGRAMMING

Join us in the Bistro for Laughter and Libations!

Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying bistro programming, ranging from Poetry readings, Storytelling, Game competitions, Trivia, Musical Open mics, Paint & Pour, Book reading and author talks, Folk and singer-songwriter tavern tunes, sports viewing parties, mixology demos, and more!

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

April French 75 May Margarita

June

Thai Mule

July Sangria Blanca

August

The Bee’s Knees

April

“The Nightingale”

by Kristin Hannah May

“The Peacock Emporium”

by

JoJo

Moyes

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB

June

“Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty” by Anderson Cooper

September Dark & Stormy

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

April 12thAll Seasons Poetry Event

Join residents from other All Seasons communities at All Seasons Birmingham for a fabulous new event! In Honor of National Poetry Month, ASBH resident poet Amy Winkler will use poems by Langston Hughes and Ezra Pound as models for writing prompts. Participants will be invited to craft their own free verse le er poems, get to know one another, and share a delicious lunch. Beginner poets welcome!

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

May 7th - Shen Yun at the Detroit Opera House

Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage. Each performance consists of about 20 pieces. Shen Yun’s works convey the extraordinary depth and breadth of genuine Chinese culture, and bring the magnificence of five thousand years of civilization back to life on stage.

June - Detroit Princess Cruise

Take a midday break from the world and cruise on the Detroit River! The Princess Cruise is perfect for seeing the downtown areas of both Detroit and in Windsor. The lunch menu features a bountiful buffet of appetizers, entrees, sides, and Chef’s choice dessert, along with a cash bar.

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

An excerpt from the “NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing”

The NeuroArts Blueprint is a partnership between the Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab: The Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics (IAM Lab) and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine & Society Program (HMS).

Wired for Art

(by reducing demand for more costly clinical interventions), promote economic development, strengthen the social fabric, and advance wellbeing. Consider the possibilities:

• What if music helps people recover from depression and improves memory in those with Alzheimer’s?

July 30th - Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

Every Hot Works Fine Art

Show features one-of-a-kind artworks in many materials from top artists from around the country. Every artist is available to meet in person! You’ll have access to acrylic pieces, watercolors, photography, digital art, mixed media, sculptures, home decor, wearable art & jewelry, wearable fiber, wovens, hand-painted silk, and more.

August - “Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” Special Exhibit at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

“Julia Child: A Recipe for Life” explores the key ingredients that led to Julia’s personal evolution and America’s culinary revolution. Visitors will journey through Julia’s life as she explored the world and discovered her sense of curiosity, including the moment that ignited her love for French cuisine and inspired her career.

private orchestra in the world), André has created a global revival in waltz music, staging spectacular extravaganzas which are second to none.

Scientific studies increasingly confirm what human beings across cultures and throughout time have long recognized: we are wired for art. The arts can improve our physical and mental health, amplify our ability to prevent, manage, or recover from disease challenges, enhance brain development in children, build more equitable communities, and foster wellbeing through multiple biological systems.

Two Core Findings:

1. Aesthetic experiences impact human biology and behavior in ways that differ markedly from any other health intervention. Scientific studies demonstrate that many art modalities act on complex biological systems to generate physiological and psychological effects. As research applies increasingly sophisticated technological tools to learn more, practitioners are already using dynamic and targeted arts interventions to advance health and wellbeing.

2. Preliminary evidence suggests that the neuroarts field provides economic and social benefits. Empirical research can document the potential for arts practices to reduce healthcare costs

• What if movement and dance reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

• What if virtual reality allows people with physical disabilities to become more mobile?

• What if watching a theatrical performance lessens the toll of chronic illness or reduces the anxiety of palliative care?

• What if the visual arts are an effective treatment for PTSD and traumatic brain injury?

• What if community arts activities can reduce isolation and increase wellbeing?

An extraordinary opportunity is at hand—by fully integrating the arts into health-building activities that are accessible to all, we can foster individual health and wellbeing, strengthen our communities, and fulfill a human birthright.

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

CALIFORNIA DREAMING CINCO DE MAYO APRIL MAY

STARTERS: Corn and Zucchini Fri er with Green Goddess

SOUP: Sedona Corn Tortilla Soup

SALAD: California Bounty Salad

ENTRÉES:

Western Ranch Strip Steak - Strip Steak Marinated in Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, Mustard, Garlic, Rosemary and Fresh Squeezed Lemon, CharGrilled, Sliced and served with Herbed Bu er

Fishermen’s Wharf Shrimp and Crab Louis Salad -

Traditional California Salad with Shrimp, Crab

Meat, Le uce, Hard Cooked Egg and Tomato, with Thousand Island Dressing

Napa Mushroom and Asparagus QuichePastry Shell with Creamy Egg Custard, Cremini

Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese

DESSERT: Homemade Lemon Chiffon Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Zucchini Bread

COOKING DEMO: Beef & Brandy Flambé

INDULGE WATER: Kiwi Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: French 75

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Madrid - Croquetas amd Sangria

JUNE JULY

A DAY AT THE BEACH GARDEN PARTY

STARTERS: Homemade Salsa and Fresh Tortilla Strips

SOUP: Chicken Chile Soup

SALAD: Black Bean Corn Salad

ENTRÉES:

Seared Salmon Tacos - Corn Or Flour Tortillas, Salmon, Purple Cilantro, Lime Slaw, and Pico De Gallo

Beef Burritos - Beef, Soft Flour Tortilla, Rice, Beans, Tomato Salsa, Shredded Le uce, and Cheddar Cheese

Traditional Enchiladas - Chicken Enchiladas, Homemade Refried Beans, Enchiladas Sauce, Green Mole

DESSERT: Dulce De Leche Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Strawberry Jam

COOKING DEMO: Guacamole

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Margarita

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Mexico City - Enchiladas Suiza with Modelo

Especial

STARTERS: Smoked Whitefish Pate with Flatbread Crackers

SOUP: Homemade Seafood Chowder

SALAD: Roasted Beets with Basil, Peaches and Goat Cheese

ENTRÉES:

Shrimp and Crab Cake - Chopped Shrimp and Crab with Panko

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet with Sweet Spice

Rub - served with Mango Salsa Breadcrumbs and Herbs and with Lemon Remoulade Sauce

Grilled Hawaiian Style Chicken with Soy Pineapple Glaze - Garnished with Chives and Grilled Pineapple

DESSERT: Fresh Blueberries Baked on a Pastry

Crust, Topped with Streusel

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Dill Pickles

COOKING DEMO: Cheese Blintz

INDULGE WATER: Cucumber Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Thai Mule

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Athens - Greek Gyros with Strawberry Ouzito

STARTERS: Cheese Palmier: French Pastry, Parmesan, Cheddar and Herbs

SOUP: Homemade Chilled Cucumber Soup

SALAD: Roasted Brussels with Raspberry Vinaigre e, Pine Nuts, Crumbled Bacon & Goat Cheese

ENTRÉES:

Sole Meunière- with Caramelized Orange Sauce and Crispy Capers

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Thyme served over Charred Asparagus and a side of Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce

Ratatouille Pasta - Caramelized Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Capers, Parmesan and Lemon Juice with Cavatappi Pasta

DESSERT: Fresh Lemon Curd Baked in a Pastry Crust

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Tomato Peach Salsa

COOKING DEMO: Tequila Lime Shrimp

INDULGE WATER: Cardamom Rose

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Sangria Blanca

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Moscow - Pelmeni Dumplings with Moscow Mule

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

AUGUST

CAMPFIRE MEMORIES

STARTERS: Char-Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Aioli

SOUP: Venison Chili Soup

SALAD: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad, Toasted Walnuts, Parmesan, Maple Vinaigre e

ENTRÉES:

Grilled Red Snapper with Leek Bu er - served with Handcut Parmesan Fries and Garlic Asparagus

Smoked Beef Brisket with Smoky Sweet Spice RubBaked Beans and Grilled Corn Cobbe es

Grilled Whiskey Glazed Bone-In ChickenArborio Rice and Blistered Tomatoes

DESSERT: Smore’s Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Homemade Peach Cobber

COOKING DEMO: Scallops Grand Marnier

INDULGE WATER: Watermelon Basil

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: The Bee’s Knees

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Havana - Cuban Sandwich with Fired Plantains with Classic Mojitos

SEPTEMBER

STARTERS: Baked Brie & Pear in Filo

SOUP: Homemade Onion and Apple Soup

SALAD: Garden Salad

ENTRÉES:

Farmer’s Stroganoff - Tender Boneless Beef

Short Rib Meat with Mushroom Halves, Pearl Onions, and Creamy Sherry sauce over Egg Noodles. Served with Roasted Bu ernut Squash

Cinnamon-Sugar Marinated Roast Chicken with Braised Collard Greens and Macaroni and Cheese

Broiled Salmon with Maple Glaze and Apple Relish served with Potato Apple Hash and Green Beans

DESSERT: Served with Side of Caramel Sauce

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

COOKING DEMO: Flambeed Poached Pears

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Dark & Stormy

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

London - Pub Fish & Chips with English Garden Cocktail

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!

RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS!

REFER SOMEONE TO ALL SEASONS AND WHEN THEY MOVE IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE $1,500

With a limited amount of apartment homes remaining, it is the perfect time for you to take advantage of this opportunity.

If you have a potential new resident in mind, please contact the Concierge to register your referral name and contact information.

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

BUBBLE WALLS AND SEASONS THROUGH LIFE

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

Ardin for ASBH: “My 97 year old 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 a ended 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.”

Michael for ASNA: “During Hurricane Ian, the staff at All Seasons performed way above expectations and provided the residents with a safe and secure environment. They simply did a great job and as a resident sincerely appreciate it.”

Roger for ASOV: “Wonderful place to live. Excellent food, staff and community.”

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.”

Did you know that every All Seasons has a dynamic and subtly intentional entryway design?

No ma er if you are in Michigan, Arizona, or Florida, the moment you walk through the front doors of an All Seasons community, you are met with two design elements; an energizing water feature, and a vision of a natural embodiment of all four seasons.

No ma er if the All Seasons you call home has a wall of whimsical bubbles, a relaxing waterfall centerpiece, or a cluster of cylindrical aquatic pillars, the effect upon entering can be visceral.

Just being near water can help boost mental health.

Being in or near water can provide benefits for mental well-being in a few different ways. It creates a sense of awe.

Being around water gives us a sense of “something greater than ourselves,” explains Dr. Natalie Azar, NBC News medical contributor, said on TODAY. “And it expands your mind a li le.”

It provides soothing sensory experiences. The sound, smell and sight of water can be very soothing, Azar said. It facilitates mindfulness and reflection. “Water is dynamic. It has different colors. It’s moving. And so your a ention is on that rather than all the noise out there,” Azar says. A pair of studies conducted by Richard Coss, professor emeritus of psychology at UC Davis, showed that gazing at bodies of water can help lower your heart rate, blood pressure and increase feelings of relaxation. Their findings were featured in a recent online article in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

The second feature gracing every All Seasons entryway is an original photographic construct of two natural scenes reversed upon themselves, a mirror image of each other. As one gazes at the affected art piece, one can’t help but be reminded of how the change of each season brings inevitable growth.