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ALL SEASONS SENIOR LIVING PRESENTS

STAYING HEALTHY DURING SUMMER MONTHS

BEST OF RECENT EVENTS

UPCOMING HIGHTLIGHTS

Hello, and happy summer!

Whether you are reading this as a current or future resident, a resident’s family member, or part of our fabulous team, I hope this summer finds you relaxing, catching up with friends, flexing your muscles and mind, and enjoying a little art along the way.

I serve as the Director of Artistic and Intellectual Planning for All Seasons. For the past four years, it has been my joy to work alongside our Life Enrichment teams in Michigan, Florida, and Arizona. I support the creative and wellness programs that infuse our communities with fun and meaningful moments, and my life has been just as enriched through this work as any one of our residents.

For instance, I’ve had the chance to learn about fascinating research from the emerging “NeuroArts”* field, showing us that the arts are a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle.

Did you know…

• Just 20 minutes a day of art is as beneficial as getting enough exercise and sleep

• After 45 minutes of practicing art, the stress hormone cortisol is reduced.

• Playing music increases synapses and gray matter, which supports cognitive skills.

• Chronic pain can be managed through dance and virtual reality.

• Singing and humming activate the vagus nerve, engaging the parasympathetic systems to make you feel good.

• Rhythmic, repetitive movements with the hands can release serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin in the brain and alter brain wave activity, which collectively contribute to a calmer, more reflective state.

• One or more art experiences a month can extend your life by ten years!

So, as you flip through this guide, I hope you find many events that call to you and contribute to your emotional, social, and physical health.

If you haven’t spent a lot of time with young people recently, make a point to come get to know our 2024 Artist-inResidence, the talented multi-wind instrumentalist Oliver Bishop. Catch one of his concerts and then invite him to your dinner table. I bet you’ll be amazed at what you have in common, and you may even persuade him to play your favorite song at the next community concert.

Grab a friend (or make a new one!) and head out on one of our summer outings - to your local museum, botanical garden, Broadway show, baseball game, or fresh lunch spot.

Keep appreciating and learning about the complex world around us, through lectures from our partners, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Foreign Policy Association’s nonpartisan Great Decisions program.

Share your expertise and volunteer your time. Support one of our philanthropic programs, like our annual school supply drive for the mentoring organization, Friends of the Children Show off your community and invite family and friends to one of our classic car shows, artisan showcases, talent shows, beach parties, BBQs, or Summer Olympic game days!

Thank you for reading, and I hope to see you out enjoying an aesthetic experience at All Seasons this summerit just might add more years to your life!

* Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab: The Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics (IAM Lab) and the Aspen Institute’s Health, Medicine & Society Program (HMS)

Warmly, Natalie Stringer

Director of Artistic and Intellectual Planning, All Seasons

Team Member Spotlight

AN INTERVIEW WITH...

Who inspires you?

... All Seasons West Bloomfield’s Dining Room Manager

Hope Jones

My family inspires me to always strive to do better and be better.

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

Dominican Republic, I love the Tropics.

What’s the most exciting part of your job?

Definitely the residents. I have gained so much history and knowledge from so many of the residents. I truly enjoy my days at work.

What’s your favorite food?

Chocolate milk, although technically not a food, is still delicious and my favorite thing.

What’s your favorite movie?

I am hopelessly devoted to “Grease!”

Favorite things to do on the weekends?

Camping, kayaking, bonfires and relaxing with family.

Have you met anyone famous?

I had a very fun night in Kansas City and got to meet most of the WWE wrestlers and a couple movie actors after a pay-per-view event.

Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?

I am an avid softball player. I play catcher and second base and have been playing for over 40 years.

Favorite family tradition?

Holiday dinners and summer BBQ’s.

Which historical figure would you like to meet?

Elvis! Had I met him, there never would have been a Pricilla.

Favorite season? Summer. I love to be outside.

Resident Spotlight

OUR RESIDENTS SHINE AT ALL SEASONS

DOROTHY & DICK BROWN

All Seasons West Bloomfield

After only two months at All Seasons West Bloomfield, this vibrant couple is starting to settle in to “Bailey’s Place,” which is what they’ve dubbed their new apartment in honor of their 12-yearold Bichon Frisé, Mr. Bailey. Dorothy and Dick Brown most recently lived in North Carolina, where they were rooted for 30 years, raising their two daughters and son. They’re not new to the Midwest, however. They lived in Chicagoland for over a decade and loved it! In fact, they’ve lived a lot of places -- starting out in West Virginia, and moving around the country 11 times with Dick’s marketing and sales career. Dorothy worked in administration and at the regional headquarters for Coldwell Banker real estate, and they both loved singing in their church choir. Their relocation to West Bloomfield has been great for the whole family (which includes 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren with a third great-grandchild on the way!). They’re excited to explore more of Detroit’s museums, music, and restaurants -- taking advantage of the All Seasons shuttle. When asked what they think of All Seasons West Bloomfield so far, they say the building is beautiful, but it’s all about the people! Everyone on the staff has been so kind, and their new neighbors very welcoming. Thank you, Dick and Dorothy (and Mr. Bailey) for joining our community!

Signature Music Performances

All Seasons Naples JUNE FLAG DAY WITH JAZZ

MUSICIAN LOIS KEHOE

Did you know? Both President Wilson, in 1916, and President Coolidge, in 1927, issued proclamations asking for June 14 to be observed as the National Flag Day. But it wasn’t until August 3, 1949, that Congress approved the national observance, and President Harry Truman signed it into law. In June, we celebrated with music by Lois Kehoe and friends, and a military tribute to all who have served. Lois Kehoe is the President & Secretary of the Naples Jazz Society and vocalist and pianist with the Naples Jazzmasters Band.

All Seasons Oro Valley THE SHERYL ANN DUO - JUNE

The Sheryl Ann Starlight Duo brings jazz and the American Songbook to the Arizona Senior Academy.

Singer Sheryl Ann McKinley works with a rotating group of stellar Tucson musicians who love to explore a variety of styles, keeping “Sheryl Ann Starlight” on her musical toes. In her early years, McKinley felt that singing was a hidden gift, allowing her voice to come out fully only when no one was around. But eventually she encountered a wonderful voice teacher who encouraged and guided her to develop her vocal gifts, and performing is now her passion. Her motto is “Music = Life!”

All Seasons Artist-in-Residence

OLIVER BISHOP

All Seasons has selected our third Artistin-Residence, multi-instrumentalist Oliver Bishop! Bishop will give formal concerts, facilitate lifelong learning music appreciation presentations, and play informal and improvised gigs for residents at all six All Seasons communities from May to August 2024 before he starts his first year in the Masters in Improvisation program at the University of Michigan. He will also spend time enjoying meals and getting to know residents, staying overnight in the communities, and participating in community events.

Bishop is a wind multi-instrumental musician, and a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance and a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory. Bishop regularly performs contemporary chamber music with his sextet FLYDLPHN, popular music with the band VIRID, and enjoys working in pit orchestras for countless musical theatre shows. He enjoys performing classical, contemporary, avantgarde, jazz, popular, and historical music.

During his residency, Bishop will perform both formal concerts and casual programs for residents at All Seasons Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, and West Bloomfield each week on a rotating schedule, including classical and jazz standards by traditional and contemporary composers. Performances which take place in the Geddes Auditorium at All Seasons Ann Arbor will also be livestreamed and shared with residents in All Seasons Naples and All Seasons Oro Valley. Bishop will also travel to All Seasons Naples and Oro Valley to perform and get to know residents in communities in Florida and Arizona as well. Select performances will include collaborators and musical improvisers from across the country.

Mardi Gras Memories

Throughout January and February, All Seasons Rochester Hills, Birmingham, and West Bloomfield partnered with the Detroit Puppet Company to develop, build, and parade Mardi Gras puppets and processionals through the halls of each community, in a carnival of art, music, and culture. Professional artists worked with residents each week, including research and development workshops to help everyone design their own masks, puppets, parade banners, and music makers. Then on Mardi Gras, February 13, musicians, staff, prospects, family, friends, and especially grandchildren were invited to participate in the parades, creating a truly memorable experience including a parade, live music, paczkis, beignets, and a New Orleans-inspired dinner!

June and July Events

RECENT HAPPENINGS AT ALL SEASONS

All Seasons Ann Arbor Spring Chorus Concert

We celebrated the All Seasons Ann Arbor singers with a concert led by choir director extraordinaire, Melinda Haithcock. 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, and can even increase life expectancy.

All Seasons Birmingham Kentucky Derby

What’s the Kentucky Derby without showing off your fashion-forward millinery? When the Kentucky Derby began in 1875, both American and British women alike wanted to wear their finest to the races, and in those days that definitely included a hat. While statement headwear is typically not necessary formal attire in America today, the tradition stuck at the Kentucky Derby.

All Seasons Naples Fashion Show

What better way to welcome summer than with a Fashion Show? We brought out our best looks and strut down our catwalkand didn’t forget to include accessories from today and yesteryear! We’re feeling fierce for itty-bitty purses, belts, power jackets, fedoras, and a timeless string of pearls. Whether you have a ready-to-wear look or a coveted couture piece, every thread has a story.

All Seasons Oro Valley Enliven Art Showcase

This successful event is coming back! Our June Art Showcase of pieces created by residents of our vibrant Enliven Memory Care neighborhood, where we hosted spectacular works of art, with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and cameo appearances by the artists of the Enliven community!

All Seasons Rochester Hills Prom & Photography

Paired with our Signature Dinner, this unique event had us nostalgic for those Spring high school nights. We had a blast dressing up, sipping cocktail punch, and dancing the night away! Residents also took part in our Picture Exhibit for National Photography Month!

All Seasons West Bloomfield Mother’s Day Garden Party

We welcomed Spring with a new community garden and a party, of course! Residents and the Life Enrichment team have been sowing seeds of herbs and vegetables throughout the winter, and they are now starting to sprout!

Eating the Seasons

CHEF INSPIRED DISHES FOR ALL TIMES OF YEAR

Each month we feature a specialty seasonal cocktail. Join us in August for a nod to the seasons with a delicious Blackberry Julep.

• 2 Mint Leaves

• 1/4 Cup of Blackberries

• 1 Tablespoon Surgar

• 1 1/2 Ounce Burbon

• Served in a Rocks Glass

Lifelong learning

PARTNERS: ALL SEASONS AND OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI)

The mission of OLLI is to enhance quality of life by providing stimulating, meaningful, and high-quality lecture series, classes, travel and social events for an increasingly diverse group of persons 50 and older.

Don’t miss these upcoming presentations:

“AI in Health – Research Promises, Education Perils and Clinical Practice Impact”

This talk will outline some personal views of the history, statusquo, future promises, and potential perils of artificial intelligence (AI). The focus will be on AI impact on biomedical research and discovery health science education, and implications on clinical practice over the next decade. The healthcare workforce needs basic AI-literacy, some reskilling, and advanced supporting infrastructure to tackle complex biomedical problems, untangle “hype from reality”, understand “theory and practice”, differentiate “perception and knowledge”, and recognize “accessibility problems”.

Carbon dioxide dominates most discussions of climate change, a powerful greenhouse gas that remains potent in the atmosphere for long periods. However, its capacity for warming is compounded by a series of short-lived climate pollutants, such as methane, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and black carbon. This presentation will examine the politics of reducing these gases, with a particular focus on methane and HFCs. It will examine major policy advances in the case of HFCs, including bipartisan legislation in the United States and a robust global regulatory system, in contrast with other short-lived climate pollutants. COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

“The Politics of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants”

We’d like to celebrate three of our Directors of Life Enrichment for recently completing their Activity Professional Certification from the National Certification Council for Activities Professionals (NCCAP).

Brittany Bernetich, All Seasons Naples

Diana Burge, All Seasons Oro Valley

Heather Solomon, All Seasons Birmingham

This certification verifies the knowledge and skills to deliver physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, and meets the highest standard for life-enriching activity programs. Brittany, Diana, and Heather undertook this training voluntarily, in addition to their day-to-day responsibilities, and we wholeheartedly thank them for their continued dedication to the betterment of our residents and communities.

In 1986, the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) was created as the official credential of the Activity Profession. Ever since, NCCAP has met the highest CMS standard to run an Activity Department and is the leading certification for person-centered care and quality of life. NCCAP standards of care are evidence-based and proven to advance physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. NCCAP has educated, trained and certified over 150,000 individuals to engage older adults for personalized, life-enriching activity programming. Its certification curriculum, practicum, and 3rd-party certification exam are designed to meet Federal and State requirements for behavioral health, trauma-informed care, diversity and inclusion, cultural competence, and memory care.

Summer 2024 Olympic Events

All summer long in each of our communities across Michigan -- All Seasons Ann Arbor, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, and Monark Grove Clarkston -- we’ll be celebrating the 2024 Olympics in Paris with parties and games of our own! Residents and staff from across SE Michigan will meet in each community to compete in games for all abilities in the spirit of healthy competition, friendship, and wellness. We’ll also have a storytelling table set up so you can share your most memorable and dramatic sports stories!