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FALL / WINTER OCTOBER - MARCH

2023-24

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Get to Know Our Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Get to Know Your Corporate Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Musical Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Signature Music Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Monthly Music Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Active Aging Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Philanthropy Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Berliner Philharmoniker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Art Classes and Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community Service Art Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fitness Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lifelong Learning Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 Resident Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Community Events – Get Involved! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Resident Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 On The Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Notable Days & Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Pub Programing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Featured Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Wellness Corner: Green Perscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Culinary Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25 VoiceFriend + Caremerge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Resident Referral Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Testimonials From Our Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

GETTING TO KNOW OUR TEAM ASHLEY ZDAWCZYK Director of Life Enrichment With 10 years of healthcare industry experience, Ashley Zdawczyk brings to her role a wealth of ideas for keeping residents entertained and engaged. With a passion for providing educational and culturally rich daily programming, Ashley says, “My sole purpose is to ensure every day is a truly memorable experience for our seniors.” Ashley is committed to providing programming opportunities that ensure residents’ needs and interests are addressed with empathy, understanding, and compassion. Originally from Ypsilanti, Ashley is an avid reader; evenings typically find her huddled with her Kindle, after the family nods oﬀ for the night, whereas most mornings she’s likely to be on a sunrise walk with her dog, Raven. Who inspires you? My Mother and Partner. Where’s the best place you've traveled? The Caribbean (and dreaming and saving for Tokyo!) What’s the most exciting part of your job? The Residents. What’s your favorite food? Impossible to choose, I am a HUGE foodie and love food from all parts of the world!

KASEIGH LAYNE Sales Counselor Kaseigh has spent 7 years working closely with families and prospective residents to establish a trusting rapport as they look to their next chapter in life. “I enjoy doing what I do because I love helping people. I love educating people on community and why it is important. I love making an impact for the better in someone’s life, often helping them work through a diﬃcult decision with the goal of being happy, safe, comfortable, and respected.” Originally from Canton, MI, Kaseigh loves to travel and especially enjoys going on cruises with her husband. In addition, she enjoys the outdoors, exercising, and trying new recipes! Where do you call ‘home’? I live in Novi with my husband and 2 cats. That is my home but if I am being honest, home is truly wherever I am with my husband. He is my best friend and I feel so loved, safe and surrounded by endless laughs when we are together. What’s your favorite food? Sushi, 100% sushi, no doubt. Shiro in Novi is my favorite.

What’s your favorite movie? Anything Quentin Tarantino or Hayao Miyazaki.

Have you met anyone famous? I met Dominique Moceanu. She was a USA gymnast on the 1996 Olympic team.

Favorite things to do on the weekends? READING, hiking with my dog, and spending time with my son and partner.

Favorite thing to do with your family? Cook, pool days, cottage weekends in Arcadia, sporting events.

Which historical figures would you like to meet? Rosa Parks and Susan B. Anthony.

Which historical figure would you like to meet? Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

GET TO KNOW YOUR CORPORATE SUPPORT TEAM LORI PANARO REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS,

ALL SEASONS ANN ARBOR, NAPLES, ORO VALLEY

With industry experience going back to 1999, when she was a VP of a bank, Lori Panaro decided to switch gears in 2002. It was then she made her dream of helping others and working with seniors a reality and began a career in Senior Living, where she’s served as Regional Director since 2015. She is grateful for the chance to mentor her teams while also interacting with the residents. Extremely passionate about being a servant leader, spending meaningful time with the residents gives Lori a sense of enthusiasm and energy. She has a particularly special place in her heart for Memory Care, and feels giving back to the senior generation is a gift and a blessing. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. A baseball family, they typically spend weekends on the diamond. Her guiding principles are loving kindness and open-mindedness. A quote about her role on the team: “Servant-leadership is all about making the goals clear, and then rolling your sleeves up and doing whatever it takes to help people win.” - Ken Blanchard

MUSICAL PARTNERSHIP! Throughout the Fall and Winter, don’t miss Masters and Doctoral students perform on our very own Geddes Auditorium stage!

Pianist Amy I-Lin Cheng has appeared as a concerto soloist with the ‘Musica Viva’ Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Taichung Philharmonic, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and others. She is a graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music (BM), Yale University School of Music (MM and Artist Diploma), and the New England Conservatory (DMA). A dedicated chamber musician, Amy is the co-Artistic Director of the Brightmusic Society

of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. Amy also performs frequently on the Detroit Chamber Wind and Strings concert series and Michigan Chamber Players Series at the University of Michigan. Her university students have been awarded top prizes in MTNA competitions (Chamber Music), and many of her former students hold college appointments in the US and abroad.

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

FLAMENCO DUO SEAN BLACKMAN AND LISA MONTES

DJANGOPHONIQUE FEATURING KATIE SMITH

EAT IT UP TRIO

DIANE SCHOFF

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Detroit-based and undeniably swinging, the Eat It Up Trio is Michigan’s premier professional purveyor of possibly the most pleasurable music three humans can safely perform within the parameters of the law. Comprised of drummer Sean Perlmutter, bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, the Eat It Up Trio delivers original songs and arrangements with a versatile repertoire spanning from traditional jazz to modern R&B, funk to folk country, classic rock to bebop, and all the cracks and crevices in between. Dedicated to putting on an entertaining and accessible show, the Eat It Up Trio is guaranteed to deliver a good time!

Diane Rae Schoﬀ, Mezzo-Soprano, is a regular character on stage with regional companies throughout Michigan and around the country. In February of 2020 Diane was honored to join Michigan Opera Theatre in their production of ‘Gianni Schicci’ as Zita. Over the past 6 seasons at MOT Diane has performed many roles including, the 2nd maid in ‘Elektra’, Natalia Trotsky in ‘Frida’, The 2nd Lady in ‘Die Zauberflote’ and Aunt Cecilia in ‘Little Women’. Recent performances around the area included joining Opera Grand Rapids as Katisha in their 2019 production of ‘The Mikado’ and Toledo Opera as the 3rd Lady in ‘The Magic Flute’ and the Old Baroness in ‘Vanessa’. Diane received high praise for her company and role debut with Opera Carolina as Marcellina in their 2017 production of ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’.

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER Lisa Montes is Michigan’s most prominent flamenco teacher and performer. Ms. Montes began studying and performing Spanish dancing at the age of seven with her grandmother, Dame Maria del Carmen. She is highly trained in the classical, regional and Flamenco dances of Spain. Some highlights of her career include dancing with the Michigan Opera Theater and with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She will be accompanied by Sean Blackman, the award winning world music guitarist, composer and producer. They will deliver an array of Spanish Flamenco songs while sharing the history of the dance and chosen repertoire.

Djangophonique is an ensemble led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche. The result is a sound that’s unmistakable to fans of the music and alluring to the uninitiated—a sound that captures the lively energy of a Parisian dance hall with respect for tradition and a fearless creativity. This group will be appearing as a guitar, bass, and vocalist group with Katie Smith.

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming is subject to change.

AL “SMOKE” JONES BAND

MOTOR CITY IRISH DANCE

FEBRUARY

MARCH

The Smoke Jones Detroit Band is a premier Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B band. Consummate performer Alfred “Smoke” Jones has had the honor of singing with world-renowned music greats. He’s been nominated for multiple Detroit Music Awards, including with Bobby Murray for the song "Sooner Come Later" for Outstanding Blues Recording. The band has played with jazz greats David Kocbus, Mike Stach, and more, and recently played at the televised Detroit Ford Fireworks Special. Don’t miss Smoke Jones and his hot blues band!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Motor City Irish Dance, the only performance-focused Irish dance company in Southeast Michigan. In their robust dance academy, students of all ages learn to enjoy Irish dance and connect with its rich cultural heritage in a fun, no-pressure environment. Motor City Irish Dance also has a performance company that showcases Irish dance and music throughout the year. Don’t miss their All Seasons debut!

DID YOU KNOW? Soft or hard shoes are used depending on the style of dance; hard shoes have tips and heels of fiberglass to add percussion noises and rhythm, while soft shoes are leather lace-ups, also known as "ghillies."

ARA TOPOUZIAN Mr. Topouzian is an ArmenianAmerican musician whose proficiency at the Kanun (Middle Eastern harp) has made him a nationally-recognized 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. MATTHEW BALL A national touring act, pianist/vocalist Matthew Ball performs New Orleans and Swing Era favorites. A graduate of Oakland University and lifetime Metro-Detroiter, 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.

JOEL SCHOENHALS AND STUDENTS Joel Schoenhals is Professor of Piano at Eastern Michigan University and Foreign Expert at Central China Normal University in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Schoenhals holds a Master of Music, Doctoral of Musical Arts, and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. He earned his undergraduate degree in piano performance at Vanderbilt University. From 19982010, he was a faculty member of the Summer Piano Program at the Chautauqua Music Festival in Chautauqua, New York. MARISSA CONNIFF Young business owner and mom, found her way back to her first creative love: singing. Conniﬀ has over 11 years of marketing, social media, and content planning experience in various industries like arts, technology, tourism, higher education, and small businesses. Having witnessed the influential powers of marketing and social media throughout her career, she now helps small businesses and organizations by creating strategic, creative, and audience-driven campaigns. She attended Eastern Michigan University and studied Arts & Entertainment Administration. She worked with MASS MoCA, Performance Network Theatre, and Destination Ann Arbor as a marketing professional all the while performing at local venues. Marissa Conniﬀ is a top-ten finalist of Hitsville NEXT's "Amplify: The Sound of Detroit" music competition.

ACTIVE AGING WEEK OCTOBER 2 - 8, 2023 Active Aging Week, which was first launched by the International Council on Active Aging® in 2003, is an annual week-long campaign aimed at celebrating and highlighting the positive aspects of aging. The event showcases the abilities of older adults and their valuable contributions to society while also emphasizing the role models who lead the way. The goal of Active Aging Week is to challenge society's negative perceptions of aging by demonstrating that older adults can thrive in all aspects of life, including physical, social, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, and environmental domains, regardless of age or health status. The campaign seeks to provide older adults with opportunities to engage in wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment, promoting the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles throughout the lifespan.

At All Seasons Ann Arbor, celebrate Active Aging Week each day with fitness classes, gratitude and mindfulness practices, artmaking, learning, hours filled with social and musical enrichment, and more! Try something different. Challenge yourself. Meet someone new. Don’t forget to refuel! Keep the celebrations going with healthy refreshments in the Bistro, Pub, and Dining Rooms. Did you know? A healthy diet includes all the food groups: fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods, grain and dairy. Eating a variety of foods from every food group is essential for healthy aging, but one nutrient—protein—is particularly important. Experts agree that older adults need more protein to age well! UPCOMING HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFERINGS INCLUDE: Sharon McRill and The Betty Brigade brings peace to your home The Betty Brigade has been helping people through some of their biggest life transitions since 2003. Whether you’re downsizing, upsizing, or reorganizing your new space, learn more and bring peace to your mind! Betty Brigade founder and bestselling author Sharon McRill is a popular speaker and the #1 International best-selling author of “Downsizing The Silver Tsunami: Who to call and where does the stuff go,” a comprehensive reference tool to help people navigate the difficult pathways of estate sales, consignment dealers, picking the right real estate agent, and many other downsizing questions.

Presentations with FOX and CuraVitae/Kennedy Care FOX Rehabilitation is here to help residents achieve the best life possible, through physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology. FOX is a private practice that provides outpatient services to older adults in their homes. Come say hello to Leisl Hymes, PT, DPT, NCS and Regional Director at FOX Rehabilitation as she and her team give presentations every third Monday of the month about maintaining strength, independence, and more! Upcoming presentations, in collaboration with CuraVitae/Kennedy Care will include arthritis management, maintaining strong memory and reasoning, and a "New Year, New YOU" health fair to provide general (facts) and specific (resident screens) information about physical and cognitive health. Cognitive Exercises with Mark Harris Mark is an experienced fitness instructor and personal trainer. He inspires and educates those who want to improve their cognitive and physical health and fitness. Since 1999, he has been developing fitness programs in the community and for area hospitals and physicians. Mark has participated in programs to promote better health, funded by federal agencies, local foundations and several universities. Mark has been teaching senior fitness classes since 2006. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013, he became a community ambassador with the American Cancer Society, an advisory board member of the Michigan Medicine Rogel Center Center, and advisory board member for the University of North Carolina and Henry Ford Health System study funded by Genetech, a co-facilitator of the Michigan Institute of Urology prostate cancer support group, and the first prostate cancer consultant for Merck. He likes to ride his bike, work out, and read. Benefits of Mindful Meditation and how to get started with Headspace Mindful meditation promotes many physical and psychological benefits. It’s nothing new; people have been meditating since 5000 BC. The mental training practice oﬀers a diﬀerent way of dealing with stress, by calming the mind and body. You just sit still and relax, and don’t dwell on the thoughts that drift through your head. When you meditate your breath slows down, heart rate slows, blood pressure decreases, stress decreases, and tension in the body decreases. Through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, this series helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you. Headspace is proven to reduce stress by 14% in just 10 days. Even if you’ve never heard of Mindful Meditation, it’s ok - come check it out for yourself!

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

“FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - DETROIT” SCHOOL SUPPLY SUCCESS!

Monday Ceramics with Meg

Art Appreciation Tour

Join Meg Gizzi, University of Michigan Penny Stamps School of Art and Design alum and Eastern Michigan University lecturer, and create your own slabwork, bowls, decals, pottery pieces, and more. Beginners are welcome.

Join the Life Enrichment Team on a tour throughout the community - including common areas and select resident rooms - for a deeper appreciation of the art all around us. The textures, colors, and styles of the interior design of the building’s public spaces, and the personal curation of ‘in-house galleries’ in select apartments or cottages, provide plenty of inspiration for artistic conversations and communal appreciation.

In August, All Seasons residents across Michigan raised funds and donated school supplies for young students, and we hit it out of the park! Not only did we send each student back to school with a new backpack stuﬀed with supplies, but we raised enough to give a $90 JC Penny gift card to every student for new shoes, coats, and necessities! Thank you, All Seasons residents! Friends of the Children - Detroit is the local chapter of a nationwide organization that pairs paid mentors with at-risk youth for years of support, helping them build trust and inner strength. About 78% of Detroit youth live in high-poverty neighborhoods. Friends of the Children - Detroit is working to end generational poverty through their mentoring program. Their model is evidenceinformed and research-based with proven long-term outcomes.

December Highlight on Daniel Barenboim and Martha Argerich

The Berliner Philharmoniker is widely recognized as one of the finest and most highly esteemed orchestras in the world. In December, listeners can look forward to a legendary concert when these two international stars, who have known each other since childhood, appear together. Martha Argerich plays the solo part in Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, in which the young composer seems absolutely exuberant. Under Daniel Barenboim – honorary conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker – Johannes Brahms’s Third Symphony, which vacillates between major and minor, will also be heard.

Open Pottery Studio on Thursdays Self-organized time to finish residents’ own independent projects.

Jewelry making Create lightweight bracelets, necklaces, and more using easy-to-use colorful gemstones. Create your own fashionable baubles or craft a gift for a friend! This is led by Biba Designs, and open to all skill levels. You will be amazed by the exquisite, wearable results.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS CREATE ART WITH A PURPOSE! Artistic pieces, suggested by the residents and the Life Enrichment Team, crafted throughout November and December, will be made available for sale in the All Seasons Ann Arbor Holiday Shop! All the proceeds will go towards local charitable eﬀorts to reduce homelessness in Washtenaw County. Share your talents and artistic skills with the community during these art workshops, while supporting the Robert J. Delonis Center, which works with the most vulnerable during the holidays. For more information on this local organization, please visit www.annarborshelter.org.

FITNESS CLASSES

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS

Mondays and Wednesdays: Aquafit Water Aerobics with Megan DeLuca

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.

Tuesdays: “Advanced” and “Seated Stretch & Strength” with Rebecca Round

These classes use resistance bands to strengthen the upper and lower body, and a short cardio section that will increase heart rate for cardiovascular health.

Wednesdays: Exercise Equipment Orientations with Megan DeLuca Chair Yoga with Nia Aguirre Thursdays: Mat Yoga with Nia Aguirre Fridays: “Advanced” and “Regular Balance & Cardio” with Rebecca Round

This class is designed to work on balance and increase heart rate through low intensity movements. In the “Advanced” class, all movements will be performed standing.

PARTNERS:

participants in a discussion about the state of the arts in our country. Matthew VanBesien ALL SEASONS AND has served as the president of the University OSHER LIFELONG Musical Society since 2017, becoming only LEARNING INSTITUTE the seventh president in UMS’s 144-year (OLLI) history. Before his role in Michigan, Matthew The mission of OLLI served as Executive Director and then is to enhance quality of life by providing President of the New York Philharmonic from stimulating, meaningful, and high-quality lecture series, classes, travel and social events 2012-2017. for an increasingly diverse group of persons THE TRANSITION 50 and older. TO RENEWABLE ENERGY: TRUTHS AND DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING OLLI CONSEQUENCES PRESENTATIONS: PROMOTING SOCIAL GROWTH AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH MUSIC

REBECCA "BECKY" ROUND Becky Round has a Bachelor's of Education and a Bachelor's in Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. She practiced as a clinical dietitian for years before becoming an ACE-certified personal trainer. Round lives in Saline and is an avid participant in outdoor sports. One of her greatest accomplishments was riding a bike across the south island of New Zealand. Another goal is to visit all 50 US states. She only has 20 more to go!

MEGAN DELUCA Megan is a client-focused and innovative wellness and fitness professional. She has a unique combination of business leadership and exercise programming skills and experience. She has a Master of Education in Physical Education/ Kinesiology. She has proven success with developing new exercise programming while providing high-quality wellness services to clients.

NIA-AVELINA AGUIRRE, CN, ND, WMM Nia is a Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant, and Wholistic Manual Medicine Practitioner. She has a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine from Eastern Michigan University. Additionally, Nia is an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant, Marma Point Practitioner (Ayurvedic Acupressure), and Wholistic Manual Medicine Practitioner.

Matthew VanBesien, President of the University Musical Society at the University of Michigan, will give a talk about the arts today in America, where we’ve been, how we’re adapting to an ever-changing landscape, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Artists and arts organizations today face incredible volatility and uncertainty, but are finding creative and exciting ways to lean into the moment. Matthew will talk about ways the arts are striving to become an even more vital part of society today, and will look forward to an interactive Q&A portion that engages

The green energy transition requires significantly increasing the extraction of resources including cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium, nickel, and many others to build battery electric vehicles, photovoltaic solar, wind turbines, and grid-scale battery storage. Where do these resources come from? Will they be available on the timescale we need? What are the economic, environmental and sociopolitical implications? Adam C. Simon is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan and the Faculty Director for the Michigan Research & Discovery Scholars (MRADS) Living Learning Community. His scholarly work focuses on the global flow of energy and mineral resources with an emphasis on the geologic availability of energy critical metals. Continued on Next Page

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THE BANKS (AND WITH THEIR REGULATION)?

KEVIN WOOD PORTRAYS PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Turbulence in the U.S. financial sector is as old as the U.S. itself. What causes this seemingly systemic instability? What has the government done about it? What should be done about it? Let’s talk about it! William J. (Jim) Adams is Shorey Peterson Professor of Industrial Organization and Corporate Finance, and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Economics, at UM’s School of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research has ranged broadly, from public policies toward business in the United States to economic integration in Europe. Adams has advised the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Ambassador to France, and several foreign policy departments of the U.S. government. He’s a winner of the UM’s Golden Apple award for teaching.

Don’t miss the best Abraham Lincoln interpreter in the state for a presidential presentation titled “Lincoln and Thanksgiving.” Kevin Wood has made appearances at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Lincoln Heritage Museum, and more. SMARTER THAN YOUR SMARTPHONE 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.

RESIDENT POETRY K E E P S A K E S BY M AT T H E W S M I T H A small, aged wooden chest, three cubic feet, Opened at last: a smaller cardboard box, Outgrown by Juliana, ten years old,

Survivors of an enterprising mouse:

Passed down to neighbor, me, then four years old,

Letters back and forth between us two,

Then onward to two sisters after me.

Reaching, searching, longing, insecure,

Our parents harbored it for thirty years, Then back to wife and me and our four kids, Two attics more, and forty-plus more years,

Moved, unexamined, now to widower’s rooms.

A four-year courtship now recalled anew. Small squabbles, make-ups, striving to endure.

COMMUNITY EVENTS G E T I N VO LV E D ! 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 that 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 such as voting rights, civic engagement, economic justice, and active living in the 21st century. Current Events – A topic-based, residentmoderated discussion forum for all residents.

All Seasons Chorus - Join Melinda Haithcock, pianist and accompanist, 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. All vocal parts and comfort levels are welcome.

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Brian describes himself as a Northern Illinois country boy. Both of his parents came from farming families with very limited resources. Despite the circumstances, Brian’s parents emptied the cash register at their small wallpaper business to put a down payment on a baby grand piano, although neither of them played. Nevertheless, having a symbol of culture in the house subliminally shaped the lives of Brian’s brother (who went on to be an internationally renowned art historian) and of Brian (who went on to be an anthropologist and university administrator, including Provost at two major universities). When his parents’ business tanked in the 1950s, Brian spent years supporting the family as owner of an insurance agency. One fateful day, he decided to take a night class 40 miles away at Northern Illinois University. After over a year of

BRIAN FOSTER

commuting, Brian sold his business and moved closer to school to study full-time. He worked as a night clerk in a hotel, where the University housed Peace Corps volunteers who were to serve in Thailand. His exposure to this community led to him becoming a SE Asian specialist, a History major and Anthropology minor. Brian was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and was able to pursue his doctorate at UM. He served as a faculty member at SUNY Binghamton, then as chair of Anthropology, and Graduate Dean at Arizona State. He went on to be Dean of Arts and Science at the University of Nebraska, then as Provost at the University of New Mexico and University of Missouri. He met his wife Lerke, a German girl, at a party at the University, and they were married for 51 years. Lerke lived through the last 20 years of her life with Parkinson’s and passed in 2016. They had two very talented children—one now a physician in Ann Arbor (the reason Brian moved here) and the other a nationally prominent journalist.

ON THE CALENDAR October 1 October 9 October 10 October 12 October 31 November 1-2 November 5 November 7 November 11 November 23 December 7 Month of October: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15); LGBTQ+ History Month Month of November: National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month; Native American Heritage Month Month of December: National Human Rights Month Month of February: Black History and Futures Month Month of March: National Women’s History Month 18

December 7-15 December 21 December 25 Dec 26-Jan 1 January 15 January 27 February 2 February 9-10 February 11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 19 March 8 March 10 March 17 March 20 March 31

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS International Music Day Indigenous Peoples Day World Mental Health Day National Spain Day Halloween Dia De Los Muertos Daylight Savings Ends Local Election Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Pearl Harbor Remembrance Hanukkah Winter Solstice Christmas Kwanzaa Martin Luther King Jr. Day International Holocaust Remembrance Day Groundhog Day Chinese Lunar New Year Superbowl Lincoln’s Birthday Mardi Gras Valentine’s Day Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday International Women’s Day Daylight Savings St Patrick’s Day Spring Equinox Cesar Chavez Day

Thanksgiving - November We will celebrate gratitude and community with a special menu and a screening of The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Also, don’t forget to root for your favorite team (you know which one!) during the Lions - Green Bay Packers Thanksgiving Day NFL game. Artisan Showcase & Holiday Tour of Homes - December How do you decorate for the Holidays? Volunteer your home for the Tour of Homes! This unique gathering will also feature Christmas Carolers and holiday refreshments. Contact your Director of Life Enrichment for more information! New Years Eve Concert - December Ring in 2024 with delicious hors d’eouvres, a champagne toast, festive decor, and an All Seasons-exclusive performance by the famed Eat It Up Trio with bassist Trevor Lamb, and pianist/vocalist Mike Harrison, and drummer Sean Perlmutter. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day celebrates the Baptist minister's work for racial equality, pivotal in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, but was tragically assassinated in 1968. Let's honor him by exploring his '63 Letter from Birmingham jail through the TED-ED program. International Holocaust Remembrance Day - January 27 On the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, 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. Lunar New Year - February Build cherry blossom bouquets and lanterns, play Mahjong, enjoy upscale Chinese cuisine, and ring in the lucky New Year! Super Bowl - February 11 Join us for a unique ‘tailgating’-themed event, including all your favorite game day bites. Slated for February 11, 2024, the Super Bowl will take place at Allegiant Stadium and marks the first time Las Vegas and the state of Nevada will welcome the Super Bowl. Mardi Gras - February 13 Join the artists of the Detroit Puppet Company as they work with us throughout January and February to conceive our own Mardi Gras parade theme, processional decorations, art, and music. Then on February 13, invite your friends and family to celebrate Fat Tuesday with a parade, live music, Paczkis, Beignets, and a New Orleans-inspired dinner!

PUB PROGRAMMING

FEATURED OUTINGS

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

November White Russian

December Rum Chatta Egg Nog

January French 75

February Hurricane

March Nutty Irishman

This quarter we are highlighting: POETRY WITH AMY JOHNSON Nothing crystallizes a moment quite like poetry.

Join us to continue our journey reading, writing and performing poetry! Amy Johnson returns for four weeks of hour-long word whimsy where no experience is necessary. Collectively we will respond to poems, contemplate and craft original works from prompts, and when ready, perform for each other. Amy received her Masters in Communication with specialization in Interpretation/ Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University. As a creative writing, interpretation, and performance teacher, Amy Johnson has a wealth of experience helping people express themselves through the art of poetry. She started performing poetry in 1997 at the Green Mill in Chicago, where Slam originated. She continues to write and perform poetically as a member of the Untheatre Company who performs “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.”

STORYTELLING & STORY CIRCLES

Master storyteller Laura Raynor tells a story to spark memories and inspire participants, provides questions and story prompts, opens up the circle for tellers, and includes residents' meaningful objects or photographs as we learn how to craft and appreciate the oldest form of human entertainment - the story.

TINY EXPO INDIE ART & CRAFT FAIR AT THE ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY IN DECEMBER Tiny Expo features over 40 artists and crafters selling handmade wares in a festive library space in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. This annual holiday show is a great way to support your community and find unique gifts.

S I G N AT U R E CO C K TA I L S

October Jack-OLantern

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

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF ART “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina” is a landmark exhibition of more than 60 objects representing the work of African American potters in the decades surrounding the Civil War. Monumental in scale and inscribed with flourishes of cursive script, many pots on view for Hear Me Now are the work of Edgefield’s bestknown artist: the enslaved potter and poet known as Dave, who by the late 1860s appears in oﬃcial documentation as David Drake. Dave likely made thousands of vessels, and beginning in the 1830s he signed, dated, and inscribed dozens of pots with short verses. He worked at a time when South Carolina law explicitly prohibited enslaved people from learning to read or write. At their core, Dave’s inscriptions were acts of defiance.

*UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY (UMS) PRESENTS: Mariachi Herencia de México featuring La Marisoul in November A new generation takes mariachi to new heights when Latin Grammy nominee Mariachi Herencia de México presents Herederos (the “heirs”). Emanuel Ax, piano, Leonidas Kavakos, violin, Yo-Yo Ma, cello in January “A performance that beguiles and delights from beginning to end.” (The Strad) This classical superstar trio returns to the Hill Auditorium stage with an all-Beethoven program. *All Seasons is proud to be a UMS Sponsor!

Signature Dinners

A COLUMN

CULINARY ADVENTURES

ON GLOBAL APPROACHES AND INSIGHTS INTO AGING WELL

WELLNESS CORNER: Green Prescriptions Doctors globally prescribe “green prescriptions” for patients, encouraging more time in nature. Instead of traditional medication, doctors are now prescribing nature visits, even granting yearlong access to national parks, marine areas, and historical sites. The World Health Organization emphasizes nature’s significance for health and wellbeing and its role in recovering from COVID-19.

Studies have linked green spaces to improved health for the elderly, reducing hospital admissions for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Zip code greenness, park coverage, and blue space coverage all played a role. For those with limited outdoor access, consider these green prescription alternatives:

WELCOME TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH

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STARTERS: Pumpkin Hummus with Toasted Pita

Green prescriptions, initially known for improving • mental health, are now widely used for physical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Research suggests that • exposure to environmental microbes can enhance our immune systems and microbial • communities, benefiting overall health. Spending time in nature improves sleep, reduces stress, enhances happiness, and boosts attention, memory, and creativity. In 2020, the UK government invested £4 million ($5.2 million) in a green prescription pilot program as part of its post-COVID-19 recovery plan. In Japan, clinicians have recommended “shinrin yoku” (forest bathing) since 1982, utilizing the country’s extensive woodland walks. In the United States, the Park Rx America platform enables doctors to prescribe nature visits across thousands of parks. You don’t need remote wilderness for nature’s benefits. Just 15 minutes in a city park can boost energy and vitality. Experts recommend a minimum of five hours a month in nature for health benefits.

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Spend time daily on a balcony, observing greenery, birds, or nature changes. Open a window shade daily and enjoy outdoor views. Draw or sketch outdoor scenes, birds, or animals and display them. Print favorite nature photos and hang them up.

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Use a desktop digital frame for rotating nature photos.

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Start a small indoor garden or grow plants from scraps.

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Assist with tending an outdoor herb garden or nature feature if possible.

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Engage with a tree: feel its bark, observe its sway, and savor its scent. Practicing intentional time around trees, known as “shinrin-yoku” or forest bathing, can promote health and happiness.

In summary, green prescriptions oﬀer a natural remedy for various health conditions, emphasizing the vital role of nature in human well-being and recovery.

Sources: World Economic Forum www.weforum.org | Park Rx America www.parkrxamerica.org

SOUP: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup SALAD: Roasted Brussels with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Diced Apple, Pinenuts, and Goat Cheese ENTRÉES:

Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna - with Parmesan Béchamel Layered Sheets of Pasta Baked Chicken with Maple and Thyme - Served over Caramelized Acorn Squash Hash with Warm Apple Compote Pumpkin Cassoulet Roasted Pumpkin - Dark Meat Chicken, Smoked Paprika, Tomatoes, Onions, and White Beans DESSERT: Fresh Pumpkin Pie In A Pastry Crust HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Pumpkin Pie

NOVEMBER

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST THANKSGIVING 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 - Herb Baked Cod with Dijon & Herb Crust, Saﬀron Rice, Homestyle Green Beans Honey Glazed Ham - with Bourbon Yams and Homestyle Green Beans DESSERT: Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Poppy Seed Strudel COOKING DEMO: Traditional Borscht

COOKING DEMO: Cider Mill Donuts

INDULGE WATER: Rainbow Citrus

INDULGE WATER: Ginger Peach

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: White Russian

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Jack O’ Lantern

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Rip De Janerio - Coxinha Chicken Croquette amd Caopirinaha Coctail

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Berlin - Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Berlin Kirsch Royale

Signature Dinners

CULINARY ADVENTURES

DECEMBER

JANUARY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS STARTERS: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

SOUP: Tomato Parmesan Bisque

STARTERS: French Cheese Puﬀs

SALAD: Traditional Caesar Salad

SOUP: Egg Drop Soup with Green Onion

CHEF SPECIAL: Grilled Lamp Chops with Garlic & Rosemary

SALAD: Spinach and Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing

CHRISTMAS EVE FEATURED ENTRÉES:

ENTRÉES:

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

Steak Frites with Beurre Maître D’hôtel, Frites with Garlic Aioli Tomato Bouillabaisse and Saﬀron Rouille with Garlic Toast Airline Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce, Potato Salardaise DESSERT: Peach Melba with Chantilly Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Turtle Cookies

FEBRUARY VALENTINE’S DAY

MARCH TRAVELLING THE EMERALD ISLE

STARTERS: Salmon Mousse Crostini

STARTERS: Homemade Irish Soda Bread & Spinach & Artichoke Crostini

SOUP: Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisp SALAD: Spring Mix with Champagne Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese & Pine Nuts ENTRÉES:

SALAD: Chopped salad with baby greens, diced avocado, pistachio kernels and grape tomatoes with creamy cucumber dressing

Coquilles Saint Jacques

ENTRÉES:

Tenderloin Filet with Wild Mushroom Sherry Sauce

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

Airline Chicken Florentine

Stout Braised Lamb Shank with Iris Colcannon Potatoes and Green Beans

DESSERT: Chocolate Lava Cake over Raspberry Coulis

Pun Style Fish & Chips

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Chocolate Dipped Strawberries COOKING DEMO: Cherries Jubilee

COOKING DEMO: Crepes Suzette

INDULGE WATER: Orange Basil

COOKING DEMO: Steak Diane

INDULGE WATER: Lemon Rosemary

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Hurricane

INDULGE WATER: Orange Cranberry

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: French 75

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Rumchata Egg Nog

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING San Francisco

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING New Orleans

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Destination Rome with Burrata Bruschetta and 24 Grilled Vegetables

SOUP: Beer & Cheddar Soup with Pumpernickel Croutons

DESSERT: Irish Apple Cake with Bourbon Sauce Anglaise

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS Irish Soda Bread COOKING DEMO: Bushmills Tenderloin Flambé INDULGE WATER: Kiwi Mint SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Nutty Irishman TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING Dublin - Bangers & Mash with Guinness Stout

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES Icon formed this year in a merger between VoiceFriend, provider of the leading HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based two-way communication platform for senior care organizations, and Caremerge, a leader in family and resident engagement. To help residents, Icon is focusing on addressing five key areas where senior living helps residents: • Care • Socialization • Independence • Happiness • Health

Icon has wellness-based programming with activity scheduling and recommendations, all of which can optimize a community’s programming toward the dimensions of wellness that will keep a given resident healthy. If you already have a CareMerge account, don’t worry! It still works, and you don’t have to change a thing. If you don’t have an account, contact your Director of Life Enrichment today for a tutorial, and don’t miss a single activity or community announcement!

Jacquie for ASAA: “For over a year my husband Brian and I have been living at All Seasons… From our window we see the beautiful Parker Mills County Park where we take daily walks in the forest along the Huron River. The tasteful décor of the residence itself provides a restful environment. The staﬀ (too numerous to list individually) could not be more friendly and helpful. We enjoy the delicious home-cooked meals provided by John, the Chef, meals that we often share with non-resident friends. Current residents are welcoming and open to making new friends, ‘we’re all the new kids on the block.’ Most of all we appreciate the feeling nurtured by Robert, the Executive Director, that All Seasons is our home and our community.” Ronald for ASBH: “I love All Seasons, the best decision I ever made. Heather Solomon, our Life Enrichment Director, makes it all possible for us every day.”

RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

Timothy for ASRH: “My husband and I recently toured All Seasons Rochester for my parents. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful from the minute we walked in the door. The facility is so clean and decorated beautifully.”

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS!

Ellen and Richard for ASOV: “The Mother’s Day luncheon was a big success in Memory Care. Congratulations to your staﬀ for a job well done.”

REFER A FRIEND TODAY AND SEE THE REWARD TOMORROW Learn more about our Resident Referral Program With a limited amount of apartment homes remaining, it is the perfect time for you to take advantage of this opportunity. If you have a potential new resident in mind, please contact the Concierge to register your referral name and contact information.

For the Joys of Independent Senior Living

Sheri for ASNA: “My dad has been at All Seasons in the memory care unit for 3 months now and Julie Carver, who runs the unit, has been amazing. My siblings and I all live out of town and she has helped to make this transition has seamless as possible. She always gets back to us ASAP and really has my dad’s best interest at heart. Julie is kind, thoughtful and very professional.” Allan for ASWB: “Bree the Sales Counselor is a fantastic person. She has helped me every step of the way to move into All Seasons. I could not have asked for a more brilliant and fabulous person to work with. She has done everything to ensure I will be all set when it becomes time to move into the community. I am looking forward to many great years being at All Seasons!” 27

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