ASAA Fall/Winter Program Guide

ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

FALL/WINTER

NOVEMBER - MARCH

FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LAST QUARTER

GET TO KNOW YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!

ROBERT CONTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Robert’s number one priority as Executive Director at All Seasons Ann Arbor is to support all areas of the operation to ensure the highest possible level of resident safety and satisfaction. Robert says a passion for meeting and interacting with new people plays a big role in why he loves his work at All Seasons. A native Michigander, outside of work he particularly enjoys exploring the local area with his daughter. In life, he says, he believes in working hard to be fair and honest, always working to do the right thing. He says, “Be the very best you can be, every day.”

What's your favorite overseas destination? Of the places I have traveled, Scotland was most memorable. However, my favorite place of overseas residence was Vietnam.

What’s the most exciting part of your job? The most exciting part of my job is that it is in constant change. As resident and employee needs change, there are no two days that are the same. I thrive in an environment of change. Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? Creative writing, reading articles on organizational behavior, and playing guitar. Have you met anyone famous? I have worked with Bruce Springsteen, and met Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, Joe Biden, Chef Martin Yan, and Steven Tyler.

Favorite things to do on the weekends? Give my wife some time to herself and take my daughter to breakfast.

Favorite season? Autumn

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM!

ANGELA SWAN

Angela Swan received her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and was awarded the prestigious Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowship at UW, the Foreign Language Fellowship in Florianopolis, Brazil, the Fredrick Layton Graduate Fellowship, and had a robust sculpture exhibition practice in Chicagoland. She is also a professional photographer and is certified in NIA Creative Movement, Benevolent Ballet, and Chair Tai Chi.

DEON’DRE JOHNSON

As All Seasons Ann Arbor’s full-time Driver, Deon’Dre provides transportation for residents to their medical appointments, weekly grocery trips and cultural outings. He enjoys helping residents with technology and never backs aways from the challenges of the day. Deon’Dre is an aspiring filmmaker and looks forward to using that love of creativity to assist the residents with art projects in the studio.

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

MEET E. ROYSTER HARPER

Royster Harper retired from UM in 2020 after four decades with the university, including nearly two decades of leading student life. During that time, Harper oversaw all aspects of campus life as a Vice President since 1999. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Dean of Students at UM. Prior to that, Harper had positions at the university including Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assistant to the Dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Before working there, Harper was a student at UM, earning both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. A future University of Michigan residence hall will be named her honor. It will be the first building on UM’s campus to carry a Black woman’s name. She was widely regarded among colleagues and students as a warm, thoughtful and inclusive leader who worked tirelessly to support students’ needs. We are honored to have her at All Seasons!

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT

Create art with a purpose! Artistic pieces 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.

Eight million Americans are one paycheck away from becoming homeless. In Washtenaw County, 5000 people are experiencing homelessness. The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) is the primary provider of services and emergency shelter for around 1200 Washtenaw County individuals each year. The SAWC works with a diverse range of people struggling with homelessness, including veterans, domestic violence survivors, and people battling substance abuse and/or mental health issues. The SAWC has an onsite kitchen run by Food Gatherers that serves meals 364 days a year; a free medical clinic run by Packard Health; and service center; and offers hope to those living on the street with a myriad of services designed to give people the dignity they deserve.

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

DJANGOPHONIQUE

NOVEMBER 14 @ 2 PM

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

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

SOPRANO DUO DANIELS AND KNOWLES

DECEMBER 8 @ 2 PM

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

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

YANG AND OLIVIA

JANUARY 10 @ 2 PM

Chinese Lunar New Year with Yang and Olivia

Husband and wife duo Yang and Olivia are virtuosic talents who create an unforgettable storytelling event on violin and piano. Their programs feature combinations of Chinese music and Western classical. They have traveled to more than 30 cities in the United States, and perform and teach in China, Portugal, Brazil, and Taiwan. Yang Liu is a prize winner of the Twelfth International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow and a first prize winner of China’s National Violin Competition. Dr. I-Hsuan

Tsai was the staff pianist of world-renowned Aspen Music Festival and currently serves as chair of Theory and Piano and associate professor at VanderCook College of Music. Her book “Schubert’s Piano Trios” was published by Scholar’s Press in Germany in 2014. She co-founded Yang and Olivia Foundation to promote cultural exchange via classical music between China and the US.

RJ SPANGLER

FEBRUARY 1 @ 2 PM

Mardi Gras with the Paxton/Spangler Band

Lifelong buddies RJ Spangler & Tbone Paxton started working together in 1980 around Detroit with the Sun Messengers. They toured the east coast, Midwest and deep south for a number of years. Tbone was awarded a Motor City Music Award for best trombonist. In fact, he has been nominated a number of years in a row as best jazz vocalist at the Detroit Music Awards. The two are cornerstone members of the 10 pc Planet D Nonet, and as such, have toured to 11 states, released as many CDs and garnered 9 Detroit Music Awards. They perform great song by Fats Waller, Hoagie

Carmichael, Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Earl King, Danny Barker, Duke Ellington, The Stylistics, Roy Ayers, Leon Russell, Jimmy Cliff, Nat King Cole and of course, Louis Jordan. RJ was pianist/singer Eddie Bo's bandleader for many years.

MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

LAFAYETTE STRING QUARTET - Nov 21

In July 1986, four young musicians, based in Detroit and just beginning their professional careers, performed together for the first time as the Lafayette String Quartet. Today the LSQ continues to flourish with its original personnel: violinists Ann ElliottGoldschmid and Sharon Stanis, violist Joanna Hood, and cellist Pamela Highbaugh Aloni. The LSQ has performed across Canada, the United States, Mexico and Europe, with concerts often allied with masterclasses and workshops. They have performed the complete Beethoven Cycle, during the 2000-2001 season, the quartets of the Second Viennese school with the Molinari Quartet in 2013, and in celebration of their thirty years together, the quartet performed the complete cycle of string quartets by Dmitri Shostakovich in the 2016-17 season. The LSQ is the subject of David Rounds’ book The Four and the One: In Praise of String Quartets, and a documentary film to be released in the new year entitled Creating Harmony.

DENISE DAVIS AND THE MOTOR CITY SENSATIONS

February

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.

FLAVIO VARANI - March 20

The Brazilian pianist, Flavio Varani began his distinguished piano performance career at the age of 7 as a featured soloist on Brazilian Radio and TV. Two years later he toured with the Brazilian National Symphony Orchestra. At 13, he received a scholarship from the French Government to study with the legendary Magda Tagliaferro in France. Varani, based in Paris for seven years, was heard in concerts in the USSR, and Europe. Flavio Varani has performed in major music centers and festivals throughout the world including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Moscow Conservatory and Munich Gasteig. In 2000, Flavio Varani joined the principal cellist and principal violinist of the Orchestre National de France to form the Galla Trio. Their successful inaugural concerts in Tokyo resulted in return engagements for 2001 in Japan, followed by a concert tour in Brazil. Presently Flavio Varani is Artist in Residence at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and Director of the International Chamber Music Academy in Germany.

MUSICAL PARTNERSHIP!

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATER, & DANCE

Throughout November and December, don’t miss Masters and Doctoral students perform Community Outreach Performances on our very own Geddes Auditorium stage!

One such performer is:

Ji-Hyang Gwak

A prizewinner of numerous competitions, pianist JiHyang Gwak has garnered international praise for her versatility, energy, and technical mastery. As a performing solo artist, chamber musician, and pedagogue, she made appearances across the United States, in Czech, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Korea. Gwak is the top prize winner of the Sicily International Piano Competition, Seattle International Piano Competition, Franz Liszt International Piano Competition – Ohio, High Point Univ. Piano Competition and the Michigan MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition. Gwak holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance, summa cum laude, from Seoul National University and a Master of Music in piano performance and literature from Eastman School of Music. She recently completed her Specialist degree at the University of Michigan, where she earned a D.M.A (Doctoral of Musical Arts) degree in piano performance in 2020.

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

RESIDENT POETRY

“THE RUNNER”

By Clifford Larkins

In early morning I ran blindly into mist and fog and at night, through engulfing darkness I ran, stumbling, reaching, the obstacles unimaginable, but I ran determined not to stop. Other runners followed close behind breathing the stale odor of despair.

Around the rain-soaked paths we pushed, the pack thinning, the darkness prevailing. I slipped and stumbled once again reaching, only to grasp the cold remains of a previous failure. On I ran, the cold rain changing to a cold mist, the fog lifting, slightly.

Around another turn and at last, a blade of grass. Up over the last hill, the air clear now, the others had faded.

I could see the finish line, and my prize now lay before me. I staggered through dense overgrowth slicing away at weeds and ferns till, finally I had run my course. My prize was there waiting, its radiance blinding.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Led by our Life Enrichment Team, “Art for Everyone” classes are for all ability and skill levels. Drop in to learn new techniques and build collaborative art with your neighbors.

UPCOMING CURRICULUM MAY INCLUDE:

Block printing holiday

ornaments: Create your own block print ornaments, unique and custom, handmade pieces for the holidays. Perfect gifts for family and friends, although we won’t judge you if you decide to keep them for yourself!

Pour painting: Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring paint onto a canvas. Many methods can be used to apply the paint to the canvas. The Acrylic Pouring technique allows artists to apply color in puddles, pools, and marble-like patterns. It is particularly popular with novices, as it allows artists to create quick paintings with dramatic, contemporary results.

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.

Abstract painting: Abstract art focuses on achieving an effect rather than presenting a strict likeness. Often referred to as modern art, abstract art has no clear rules for the imaginative artist who incorporates shapes, forms, colors, and textures into powerful works of art. The popularity of abstract art lies in its ability to help people gain new perspectives through imagination, tossing away the limiting confines of reality.

Midcentury modern mobile-making: Mobiles are no longer reserved for cooing babies or stuffy art collectors. Instead, they’re hitting the market in chic shapes, stylish color combos, and unique materials that’ll transform these items into very modern, grown-up design accents. When it comes to choosing a spot for your mobile, take advantage of any airy spots your home offers up, like unused corners or bare windowsills.

Monday Ceramics with Meg

Join University of Michigan Penny Stamps

School of Art and Design alum Meg Gizzi and create your own pinch pot and slabwork bowls, vases, trays and more. Beginners welcome.

Open Pottery Studio

Self-organized time to finish residents’ own independent projects.

Maker Works

Maker Works was established in 2011 to bring a focus back to making things. In their 14,000 square foot building you'll find: a great selection of tools for wood, metal, textiles, plastic, jewelry, and electronics; instruction on the safe and efficient use of these tools; space to make things, and; a welcoming community of interesting, creative people making things. Enjoy this exclusive sand casting workshop from Maker Works artisans.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Aquafit Water Aerobics with Megan DeLuca

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

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.

Saturdays: Fitness Dancing with Angela Swan

Life Enrichment team member Angela incorporates her training and experience in ballet, tai chi, Nia Creative Movement and yoga. The group dances to popular songs, elevating heart rate, and then cools down with breathing techniques, brain hemisphere integration, and meditation.

her favorite things about teaching at All Seasons is the enthusiasm of the participants: “They are a joy to instruct and teaching there is the highlight of my week!”

INSTRUCTOR BIOS:

REBECCA "BECKY" ROUND

Becky Round attended Eastern Michigan University, earning a Bachelor's of Education and a Bachelor's in Nutrition. She practiced as a clinical dietitian for five years before becoming an ACE certified personal trainer. Round lives in Saline and is an avid participant in outdoor sports including road biking, mountain biking, hiking, cross country, and skiing. 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! One of

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. Academic credentials include 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 through proper, individualized education and counseling. She is energized by proactive problem solving, helping clients with both compassion and efficiency.

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS

Please consult your CareMerge calendars and weekly announcements for specific dates and times. All programming subject to change based on COVID-related recommendations to maintain health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.

PARTNERS: ALL SEASONS AND THE HISTORIC MICHIGAN THEATRE!

We’re thrilled to welcome two prominent figures for live presentations on film, the historic Michigan Theatre, and more at our very own All Seasons Geddes Auditorium.

Henry Aldridge – An Emeritus Professor of Electronic Media and Film Studies in the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre Arts at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), Henry Aldridge was a leading figure in saving the Michigan Theater and the Barton Organ from being demolished in the 80s, and was an incorporating officer of the Michigan Theater Foundation. Aldridge has written over 40 articles and scholarly presentations on electronic media and film studies and three books, including one about the Michigan Theater. Aldridge became involved with efforts to revive the Michigan Theater’s Barton organ in 1971 and became an official organist in 1973. Since

then, he has played over 1,500 pipe organ overtures before film screenings.

Russ Collins – UM Alum Russ Collins remembers a pivotal movie that fueled his love for film: seeing “The Godfather” at the Michigan Theater when he was 16 years old. For the past 32 years, Collins has been Executive Director and CEO of the Michigan Theater, earning his living by fostering a love for live performances and film in an 87-year-old building that was designed as a movie palace. He also started the Cinetopia regional film festival, and headed up the Art House Convergence, a national conference for art house cinemas. Collins served on the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority board and on the Michigan Humanities Council board of directors, appointed by the governor. Collins provides commentary on films for several local radio shows. He also taught film studies at EMU from 2002-2013. In 2013, Collins was named to Indiewire’s inaugural list of “influencers” in the independent film industry.

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.

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. OLLI is a volunteer centered organization in that it offers programs for older adults, designed by older adults. It capitalizes on the skills, knowledge, and experience of dedicated senior volunteers who actively plan and implement the learning programs for their peers.

DON’T MISS THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERIES IN JANUARY, AND THE ARTS, MUSIC, LITERATURE, AND HUMANITIES SERIES IN THE SPRING FEATURED OLLI SELECTIONS INCLUDE:

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

“WHAT HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022?”

Professor Traugott will summarize the results, the key voting patterns and voter rationale for the recent (11/8/2022) U.S. midterm elections.

Michael Traugott is a political scientist who studies campaigns and elections, voting behavior, political communication, the use of polls to construct news, and survey methodology. He has published extensively, and is active in the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and the World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR). In 2010, he received the AAPOR Award for Exceptionally Distinguished Service. He also served as president of the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research (MAPOR). He is a frequent resource for journalists interested in discussing American political campaigns and government operations.

OLLI MEET AND GREET AT ALL SEASONS ANN ARBOR ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

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Join this social event where residents get to meet real, live OLLI members and ask questions about volunteering and the program itself. OLLI will have promotional materials and swag available.

FORHEARTS WORLDWIDE WITH DR. THOMAS CRAWFORD

ForHearts Worldwide is a non-profit organization that saves lives by fundraising and creating a network for providing implantable cardiovascular devices for people in need in developing countries around the world. ForHearts Worldwide began more than 38 years ago from the goodness and determination of one man’s heart; founder Dr. Henry D. McIntosh. First launched in 1984 as Heartbeat International Foundation, 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 of ForHearts Worldwide, 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.

MUSIC AND MIND LIVE WITH RENÉE FLEMING

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

PHOTOGRAPHY APPRECIATION WITH ANGELA

Angela Swan has been a fine art and portrait photographer for over 20 years. During her 7-year career as a wedding photojournalist, she honed skills to make you and your loved ones look great! Together we will explore techniques and elements that increase visual interest. This ongoing class is open to photographers and non-photographers alike.

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.

ON THE CALENDAR

November 6 Daylight Savings

November 8 Election Day

November 11 Veterans Day

November 24 Thanksgiving

December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance

December 18-26 Hanukkah

December 21

Winter Solstice

December 26 Christmas

December 26- Kwanzaa

January 1

January 16 Martin Luther King Jr . Day

January 27

February 2

Month of November: National Alzheimers Month

Month of December: National Human Rights Month

Month of January:

Chinese Lunar New Year

Month of February: Black History and Futures Month

Month of March: National Women’s History Month

International Holocaust

Remembrance Day

Groundhog Day

February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday

February 12 Superbowl

February 14

Valentine’s Day

February 20 Presidents Day and Washington’s Birthday

February 21 Mardi Gras

March 8

March 12

International Women’s Day

Daylight Savings

March 12 Academy Awards

March 17

March 20

March 27

March 31

St Patrick’s Day

Spring Equinox

World Theatre Day

Cesar Chavez Day

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

Celebrate Lunar New Year - January 20

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

International Holocaust Remembrance DayJanuary 27

Veterans Day - November 11

This ceremony honors veterans and spouses for their service . Join us for a performance with the All Seasons Chorus . Open to family members and loved ones .

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 16

Martin Luther King, Jr ., Day honors the achievements of the Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and employment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 . King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and was assassinated in 1968 . We will honor his legacy by learning more about his famous 1963 Letter from the Birmingham jail through the TED-ED program .

The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day . On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides . Join this outing to the Zekelman Holocaust Center to commemorate the day .

SuperBowl - Feb 12

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

Mardi Gras – Feb 21

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

MILL PUB PROGRAMMING

Join us in the Mill Pub for Laughter and Libations!

Sip monthly “Signature Cocktails” while enjoying pub 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

November Cranberry Cobbler

December Rumchata Egg Nog

January Singapore Sling

February Berry Bellini

This quarter we are highlighting:

POETRY IN THE PUB WITH AMY JOHNSON

March Irish Maiden

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 .

FEATURED OUTINGS

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

University Musical Society (UMS) presents Berliner Philharmoniker

November 18

Ann Arbor debut of maestro

Kirill Petrenko . All Seasons is a proud sponsor of the preconcert reception for donors and Berliner supporters .

“Pickleball” at Purple Rose Theatre

December 7

In a wild comedy about America’s fastest growing sport, four below average players must overcome their own limitations in order to achieve greatness .

Van Gogh in America - Jan. 4

Tiny Expo Indie Art & Craft Fair

December 10

Tiny Expo features over 40 artists and crafters selling handmade wares in a festive library space in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor .

See Van Gogh in Detroit with the exhibition Van Gogh in America, which celebrates the Detroit Institute of Art’s status as the first public museum in the United States to purchase a painting by Vincent van Gogh, his SelfPortrait (1887) . On the 100th anniversary of its acquisition, experience 74 authentic Van Gogh works from around the world and discover the fascinating story of America’s introduction to this iconic artist, in an exhibition only at the DIA . The Detroit Institute of Arts is the exclusive venue for this exhibition .

61st Ann Arbor Film Festival - March 21 - 26, 2023

2,727 Films Submitted from 94 Countries!

The mission of the Ann Arbor Film Festival is to promote bold, visionary filmmakers through the advancement of film and new media art, and to engage communities with remarkable cinematic experiences . The Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America, founded by George Manupelli in 1963 . The six-day festival presents 40 programs with more than 180 films from over 20 countries of all lengths and genres, including experimental, animation, documentary, fiction, and performance-based works .

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 .

‘Harvesting Your Years’ – Join Marion Holt, resident, who will be leading this unique workshop during a Women’s Forum . Gather life experiences and shape your creative writing in community, helping you realize your legacy on page .

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 .

Community Service Committee – A group led by passionate residents interested in mobilizing for relevant causes . This quarter, join us to discuss protecting our environment through small and large-scale actions .

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 .

Perfect Pair – Intergenerational connections are important for our health, wellness, and awareness and appreciation of the changing world . Learn more about Perfect Pair, a free program run through the University of Michigan that creates one-on-one connections between seniors and college students . Student volunteers and senior participants are paired based on similar hobbies and interests . Through shared laughs, conversation, and fun activities, members have the opportunity to foster meaningful and long-lasting relationships with their Perfect Pair .

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 .

A COLUMN ON GLOBAL APPROACHES AND INSIGHTS

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

We’re living in the most age-diverse society in human history. Will we make the most of it? There are almost equal numbers of people alive today at every age, from birth to age 70 and beyond. With more people living longer, fivegeneration workplaces and three-generation households are surging. The opportunity to tap the unique and complementary talents of people of all ages and build a multigenerational force for good is here.

We commissioned this study to find out what Americans think about cogeneration — a strategy to bring older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. We got a dose of optimism and clarity in return. To start, the findings paint a picture of pent-up demand. A sizable segment of the younger and older populations is hungry for opportunities not only for intergenerational connection, but cogenerational action — the chance to join forces in co-creating a better future.

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

and younger people are eager to incorporate their insights.

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

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

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

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

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

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST THANKSGIVING HAPPY HOLIDAYS

STARTERS: Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney in Puff Pastry

SOUP: Butternut Squash Soup

SALAD: Cider Mill Salad

ENTRÉES:

Roasted Turkey, Homemade Bread Stuffing, Bourbon Yams, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce OR

Herb Baked Cod with Dijon & Herb Crust, Saffron Rice, Homestyle Green Beans OR

Honey Glazed Ham with Bourbon Yams and Homestyle Green Beans

DESSERT: Pecan or Pumpkin Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Fresh Plum Kuchen

COOKING DEMO: Cranberry Cheesecake

INDULGE WATER: Orange Pomegranate

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Cranberry Cobbler

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Memphis - BBQ Pork with Tennessee Honey Ginger Cooler

STARTERS: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail

SOUP: Traditional Caesar Salad

SALAD: Tomato Parmesan Bisque

ENTRÉES:

Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic & Rosemary

Veal Shoulder Roast with Shallots, Fennel, Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme & Stock

Chicken Milanese

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

Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Broiled

Served Over Sweet Red Pepper Coulis

DESSERT: Home Baked Pumpkin Spice Mousse

Trifle with Ginger Cookie & Whipped Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Holiday Cookies

COOKING DEMO: Fresh Cranberry Sauce

INDULGE WATER: Cranberry Orange

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Rum Chatta Egg Nog

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

New York -Deli Style Pastrami with Tom Collins

CHINESE NEW YEAR VALENTINE’S DAY JANUARY FEBRUARY

STARTERS: Crispy Wonton Chips

Pan Fried Vegetarian Dumplings

SOUP: Egg Drop Soup with Green Onion

SALAD: Spinach and Edamame Salad with Ginger Dressing

ENTRÉES:

Spicy Orange Beef Stir-Fry

Brown Rice, Stir Fried Salt and Pepper Green Beans

Kung Pao Shrimp

Brown Rice, Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic

Spareribs with Black Bean Sauce

Brown Rice, Stir Fried Patty Pan Squash

DESSERT: Banana Spring Roll with Ice Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Handmade Pot Stickers

COOKING DEMO: Asian Wok

INDULGE WATER: Orange Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Singapore Sling

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Ottawa - Tourtière Meat Pie with Maple Old Fashioned

STARTERS: Sliced Baguettes with Whipped

Honey Butter

SOUP: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

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

ENTRÉES:

Crisped Duck Breast with Black Cherry Sauce

Brown Rice, Brussels Sprout

Surf and Turf

Sliced Petite Filet with Compound Butter, Lobster Tail and Asparagus

Pan Seared Sea Scallops Over Sweet Corn

Puree - Brown Rice, Wilted Spinach

DESSERT: Molten Lava Cake with Ice Cream

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

COOKING DEMO: Flambeed Poached Pears

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Berry Bellini

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Paris - Salade Niçoise with Blueberry French 75

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

MARCH

TOURING THE UK AND IRELAND

STARTERS: Scones and Clotted Cream

SOUP: Homemade Fresh English Pea Soup

SALAD: English Garden Salad

ENTRÉES:

Stout Braised Lamb Shank

Succulent Lamb Shank served with Irish Colcannon Potato and Cabbage Mash

Corned Beef and Cabbage

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

English-Style Fish and Chips

Beer Battered Cod, and Thick Cut Potato Fries. Served with Lemon, Tartar Sauce, & Malt Vinegar

DESSERT: Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Short Bread Cookies

COOKING DEMO: Irish Coffee & Homemade Baileys

INDULGE WATER: Lime & Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Irish Maiden

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Dublin - Bangers & Mash with Guinness

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Beginning in early 2020, when COVID-19 changed the way we engage with our loved ones outside our buildings, residents in our six All Seasons communities wanted an easier way to keep in touch with their families. Using Caremerge as our technology partner, the Family Engagement platform has been an easy tool to use to improve communication and critical to improving isolation and loneliness, which can have serious health implications in adults, negatively impacting mental and physical health. As we continue to navigate the hardships of the pandemic, family communication remains vitally important. Caremerge Family Engagement allows staff to upload photos and videos, publish announcements, and survey residents and families about community life.

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

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

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

How did you become an executive design professional?

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

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

How would you define design?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Timeless Sophistication

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

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

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

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