ASBH Spring/Summer Activity Guide

ALL SEASONS SENIOR ACTIVITY GUIDE

SPRING/SUMMER

FAVORITE MEMORIES FROM LAST QUARTER

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JEREMY FLANERY

GET TO KNOW YOUR LIFE ENRICHMENT TEAM

Whether you’ve been with us for one week or one year, I cannot fully express how proud and grateful I am to be your Executive Director here at All Seasons Birmingham. I do not have to remind anyone how changeable this year has been globally. However, I hope you will join me in celebrating the successes and strides right here at home.

This spring and summer we’re thrilled to offer a full calendar of enriching activities, social celebrations, and community-wide culinary events. Our art studio is bustling with creativity, the library’s reading nooks and discussion areas are increasingly active, the fitness classes make it easy and enjoyable to build strength and reduce stress, and the Multipurpose Room, Conservatory, and Grand Living Room continue to showcase live performances, lectures, social events, cocktail and cuisine demonstrations, and associate/resident-led discussions on local and global affairs.

None of this would be possible without the dedication and enthusiasm of our staff, nor the talents, skills, and passions you, our residents, continue to share. Together, we are creating community every day. We look forward to the unique life enrichment offerings coming up this quarter; I encourage you to invite a new neighbor and try something new. As always, if there is anything I can do to facilitate your fullest enjoyment of All Seasons, I am at your service.

HEATHER SOLOMON, DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT

With a Master’s degree in social work, Heather brings a valuable mix of experience working with people of all ages, helping to improve quality of life and enhance the engagement of those she interacts with. In addition to her experience in the senior living sector, her work has included advocating for children, refugees, and other vulnerable populations. With the firm belief that every resident has the right to an active and exciting life, Heather brings her enthusiasm for helping residents make the most of every day to her role as Director of Life Enrichment at All Seasons Birmingham. As a ‘relative newcomer’ to the senior living industry, Heather says she has “fallen in love” with the stories, personalities, and warmth of the residents she meets. A native of the Detroit-area, in her free time Heather enjoys gardening, visiting with family, going to sporting events, and spending time in the city. As an alumni of Michigan State University, she is looking forward to the rivalry with so many Michigan fans!

DOUG BROWN, LEAD DRIVER

Doug was born in Pontiac and raised in Detroit. He has been driving larger vehicles for over 20 years and enjoys being out on the road. His passion is to assist seniors with their day-to-day lives. Outside of work he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his daughter.

CHLOE WALLACE, LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

Chloe was born and raised in Metro Detroit, but calls Berkley her home. She a ended Northern Michigan University and graduated with an Applied Science degree. While working at All Seasons she has discovered her love for working alongside seniors. When she is not working, she loves to travel, explore new places, and spend time with her cat, Harley.

SHARON GREGORY, DRIVER

Sharon is the 6th child of 7 siblings, born and raised in Detroit. She has worked since 13, always in relation to service and people. She’s had the honor of meeting the residents and absolutely loves enriching the lives of others as she's had the pleasure of doing throughout her life. "It's a joy and a pleasure, and I'm glad to be part of the Life Enrichment team here at All Seasons Birmingham.”

SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS

CLAUDIA HOMMEL

APRIL

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

PHILANTHROPY SPOTLIGHT

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

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

MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST

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

MACK SISTERS

SEPTEMBER

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

“…Suave and authoritative…” – Detroit Free Press

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

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

Friends of the Children - Detroit is the local chapter of a nationwide organization that pairs paid mentors with at-risk youth for years of support, helping them build trust and inner strength. About 78% of Detroit youth live in high-poverty neighborhoods. Friends of the Children - Detroit is working to end generational poverty through its mentoring program. Their model is evidence-informed and research-based with proven long-term outcomes. Each child is paired with a paid professional mentor and they commit to each child for the long-term. 12+ years, no ma er what.

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

Learn more at www.friendsdetroit.org

MONTHLY MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

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

BILLY MCALLISTER

Billy McAllister grew up in Michigan and has been singing and playing piano since he was 8 years old. At the age of 20, he began a 15-year career as a singer and piano player in bands, then spent 10 years as a one-man-band, before spending 20+ years performing in “Dueling Pianos” around the world and aboard Holland and Carnival Cruise Lines. In 2017, McAllister began performing his Sinatra Tribute Show “Frankie and the Crooners” across the country. He consistently headlines Chamber concert series, festivals, and venues and communities across the country.

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.

SPOTLIGHTS

NANCY DOUGHTY

In February, Nancy moved to Birmingham from Traverse City, after living there for 25 years, to be closer her family. While in Traverse City, she learned about the tradition of basketmaking using natural materials for weaving both utilitarian and artistic creations. Before Traverse City, Nancy and her husband lived in Detroit for 30 years raising their four daughters. They enjoyed camping and sailing on Lakes Erie, Michigan and Huron. Nancy is a retired Unitarian Universalist minister, having served congregations in the Detroit area and consulted with congregations throughout MI. Over the years she has been an advocate for women’s issues, serving on the Detroit Planned Parenthood Board for several years. She continues to enjoy reading, weaving, and spending quality time with her family, including two grandsons.

DENISE DAVIS AND THE MOTOR CITY SENSATIONS

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

ENDA REILLY

Born in Dublin and now living in Michigan, Enda Reilly does not disappoint. His shows delight, educate and entertain with fresh guitar and vocal arrangements of Celtic classics. Enda also shares his love of the Irish language and the poetry of WB Yeats through song, which engages audiences directly with Irish culture. Enda is a winner of the prestigious IMRO Christie Hennessy Songwriting Competition and co-writer of many songs with Aoife Sco including “All Along The Wild Atlantic Way”, which rose to #1 in Ireland.

Gail is from Berkley, Michigan and spent 29 years as called Vickers, Inc. In 1995, she started Angel Treasures, an inspirational gift shop in downtown Rochester. She still represents the art of worldfamous Angel artist Andy Lakey (1959-2012). Many people say their lives have been forever touched by both her business and her friendship. Gail has been a mentor for "Reaching Higher,” a non-profit with a mission to “impact our world and future through personal leadership development and coaching by bringing high-level leadership training to everyone." Her hobbies include gardening, walking, traveling, spending time in nature, and music therapy. She loves listening to music! Gail was married to her late husband, Al, for 37 years. Gail has a sincere heart and is a great listener, and is a real ambassador of our All Seasons Birmingham Community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Bags and Beddings Workshop

All Seasons will collaborate with the Southfieldbased National Council of Jewish Women’s Green Commi ee, focused on environmental issues. Their latest project aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste going into landfills and water, while also making the lives of the homeless a bit easier. The effort involves taking plastic bags, cu ing them into strips of plastic yarn — or “plarn” — and then kni ing or crocheting into surprisingly comfortable bedding for displaced individuals at the Corner Shower and Laundry, a nonprofit in Corktown that provides free shower and laundry access for those in need. All Seasons will be collecting plastic bags and hosting the Council to learn this unique kni ing technique. Residents and management will then drop off all bags and bedding to the Council’s Green Commi ee.

Meals on Wheels

This year, we’ll build our relationship with Meals on Wheels, which seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity for homebound adults who are frail, medically compromised, or have a short-or long-term disability that impacts their ability to shop and prepare complete, nutritious meals. The residents of All Seasons Birmingham will create cards of encouragement and cheerful decorations that are hand-delivered with each meal!

KENTUCKY DERBY HAT MAKING

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 a ire in America today, the tradition stuck at the Kentucky Derby. We’ll mix and match materials and build special head a ire for the big day -- the bigger the be er!

ARTIST TALK AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Celebrate National Photography Month in May! Angela Swan, the Life Enrichment Coordinator at All Seasons Ann Arbor, will give an Artist Talk about her diverse career as a photographer and community-builder, answer your questions about photography, then set up a fun and engaging portrait shoot. Angela simplifies art processes to engage residents in a method she coined, “Art for Everyone.” She adapts artmaking to include all abilities, even those that don’t feel creative or who face physical or cognitive challenges.

WOODWORKING, SEWING, AND MORE AT THE HAWK!

The Hawk Makerspace empowers makers of all ages and abilities by providing access to a quality technical space. With a professional and innovative space filled with woodworking machines, sewing machines, and more, future projects may include making: embellished cheese boards, papermaking, book binding, artisan textile and fabric arts, and more!

BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD ART CENTER

Explore jewelry making, metal smithing, mixed media, clay, photography workshops, and more at our local art center and gallery! Whether you’re just starting out or experienced, there’s an art class for you at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Seniors @ the Center are monthly workshops designed as convenient, inexpensive opportunities to be creative and learn something new. Different, authentic art projects are presented each month with all materials provided for all skill levels. Reach out to the Life Enrichment Team to express interest!

FITNESS CLASSES

Mondays: Circuit and Strength with Stephanie

Tuesdays: Yoga with Linda | Wednesdays: Brains and Balance with Linda

Thursdays: Superfit with Stephanie | Fridays: Cardio with Linda

Saturdays: Strength & Flex with Jody

LIFELONG LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS

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

Back by Popular Demand! MICHIGAN MYCOLOGY WITH YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JEREMY FLANERY

INSTRUCTOR BIO: FITNESS TRIVIA WITH CHIROPRACTOR

STEPHANIE BURLE has been a certified personal trainer since 2005. She enjoys training and encouraging clients to meet their individual fitness needs, while learning to make important lifestyle changes. She is also a nutritional consultant and helps clients develop ways to make healthy and sustainable food choices. She began her college career studying Elementary Education and soon switched to personal training. Stephanie is certified as a personal trainer through the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI). She has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Oakland University with a minor in Exercise Science. Stephanie is certified in CPR/AED and First Aid through the American Red Cross. Additionally, she is a certified Tai Chi for Energy instructor through the Tai Chi For Health Institute.

DR. STEPHEN CAIN

Dr. Stephen Cain, DC, is cofounder of the non-profit 'Whole Brain Health Initiative.'

The organization aims to make a brain healthy lifestyle a fun and magical journey.

The Whole Brain Health Initiative combines behavioral change principles with the neuroscience pertaining to brain optimization. While most brain health organizations only emphasize what is good for the brain, WBHI also hones in on how to actually get people to sustainably adopt these habits. 'Fitness Trivia' is one of their signature programs.

Ever wanted to learn more about foraging wild mushrooms in Michigan? E.D. Jeremy is a man of many talents - one of which includes his status as an Expert Mushroom Identifier with the Midwest American Mycological Information (MAMI), working in partnership with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans, including as a source for tinder, traditional medicine, and food. This presentation will be followed by a culinary treat centered on the fungi!

Area Arts Commission Artist-in-Residence in 1995. He's a Professor Emeritus at Oakland Community College, where he chaired the Art Department for six years and directed the Smith Theatre Art Gallery for over 25 years, starting in 1967.

GENEALOGY SERIES WITH BALDWIN LIBRARY

Ancestry.com is one of the most common genealogy websites and can be accessed by using your BPL card, but it can be tough to navigate. This session will guide you through the features so your Ancestry.com experience can go from frustrating to fun.

ARTIST TALK WITH RESIDENT KEGHAM

TAZIAN

A end Mr. Tazian's artist talk; he's an award-winning artist who works in modernism, realism, and abstraction. His art has been exhibited globally, including 40+ solo and 75+ group shows. Tazian received the International Artists in Watercolor Award in London and was named the Farmington

MUSIC APPRECIATION WITH YOUR ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ZACH GUIDA

Learn more about the life, legend, and music of one of the most famous composers and musicians in history - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1825). Join Zach Guida, your Assistant Executive Director, as he facilitates this compelling lifelong learning presentation.

BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND SOCIAL CAPITAL THROUGH TIMEBANKING

TimeBanks are a way to build connections through the exchange of services using time as currency. TimeBanking is based on five core principles: that all people in society are assets, that all people deserve to be respected as they are, that relationships should be reciprocal, that all work in all forms should be valued, and that relationships make our communities more resilient. The core principles hold significant relevance as we age and change roles in society. In this session we will talk about the nuts and bolts of TimeBanking, ways to get involved in or start a TimeBank in Michigan, research being conducted by the U of M School of Information on how TimeBanks can solve community problems, and more. Alice Bagley is the Coordinator of Unity in the Community TimeBank and Director of Operations at MI Alliance of TimeBanks.

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

GREAT DECISIONS COURSE WITH THE FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION

Increase your awareness of global issues during this multi week discussion series. The Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program gives participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs. Topics change annually, are based on the Foreign Policy Association’s nonpartisan briefing book, and highlight eight of the current most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans. Topics may include:

RESIDENT POETRY

“A Few of My Favorite Things”

by

Amelia B. Winkler

NEW RESIDENT LIFE STORIES & LIFE MAPS WITH NATALIE STRINGER

Map your Life Story and find out what you have in common with your neighbors; open to new and long-time All Seasons residents! Natalie Stringer is a theatremaker, writer, and arts administrator. She is the Founding Artistic Director of C&G Collective, an interdisciplinary arts practice that partners with educational and cultural institutions, health care centers, and civic centers. Stringer also serves as the Director for Artistic and Intellectual Planning at All

“PARKINSONS AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES” WITH NEUROLOGIST DR. STEVEN SCHECHTER

If you've been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, it can be a scary and confusing time. Authors Steven Schechter, M.D., and David Cram, M.D., understand your concerns. Schechter has treated thousands of patients with Parkinson's, while Cram has lived with the disease himself. In their book, they cover a range of topics, including diagnosis, symptoms and stages, emotional challenges, choosing a healthcare team, medication options, surgical treatments like deep brain stimulation, the importance of exercise, coping strategies, and care for caregivers.

• Energy Geopolitics

• War Crimes

• China and the U.S.

• Economic Warfare

• Politics in Latin America

• Global Famine

• Iran and the U.S.

• Climate Migration

WEEKLY TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

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

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

I’d be Legally Blonde while Doing the Fully Monty, And I’d have to ask the Jersey Boys to please go pay the Rent because Gypsy sure ain’t gonna do it. Join Amy Winkler and other All Seasons residents from across Michigan for our ASBH poetry Event in April, and craft your own poem! Beginners Welcome!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

GET INVOLVED!

Want to join a resident-led program, or start one yourself?

Reach out to our Life Enrichment team for opportunities to get involved.

Intergenerational Reading Club

This new resident reading program connects the generations through laughter and literature! Join us and take advantage of this opportunity to read to your grandchildren and greatgrandchildren weekly on Saturday afternoons.

Community Cards

Mahjong, Euchre, Bridge, Cannasta, and more!

To join in the fun, see your Director of Life Enrichment to join the card playing groups. All skill levels are welcome.

Poetry & Short Story Readings with Amy Winkler

Join fellow residents reading and sharing their poetry or short stories that they have wri en or one that has moved them during a particular moment. We have many talented residents; this activity will encourage expression and facilitate shared experiences.

ON THE CALENDAR

April 1 April Fools Day

April 18 Tax Day

April 22 Earth Day

Monthly Intergenerational Meetup

Get to know the young students from the local educational group Dream Scene, which provides structure and socialization in a face-to-face homeschool se ing with certified teachers. Together we’ll craft, create, and share laughs as we bridge generational gaps.

Glory Days Line Dancing with Sharon Gregory

Learn a new step, move your body to the beat, and have a laugh with friends! Classes will be offered on Saturdays, offering more intentional programming on the weekends.

Golden Tones Glee Club

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

April: Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month

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

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

July: World Watercolor Month, National Culinary Arts Month

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

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

April 30 International Jazz Day

May 1 International Labor Day

May 5 Cinco de Mayo

May 6 Kentucky Derby

May 14 Mother’s Day

May 20 Armed Forces Day

May 29 Memorial Day

June 14 Flag Day

June 18 Father’s Day

June 19 Juneteenth

June 21 Summer Solstice

July 4 Independence Day (USA)

August 12 International Youth Day

August 21 National Senior Citizens Day

Sept 10 National Grandparents’ Day

Sept 16 National Dance Day

Sept 21 World Gratitude Day

Sept 22 Autumn Equinox

NOTABLE DAYS & EVENTS

April 12th - Inter-community All Seasons Poetry Event

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

April 21st - Senior Prom

Paired with our Signature Dinner, this unique event will get you nostalgic for those Spring high school nights. Dress up, sip our cocktail punch, celebrate the theme “California Dreamin’” and dance the night away with DJ Diallo.

May 4th - Kentucky Derby Party

Join us in the Bistro for Mint Juleps and to play Derby Day, an interactive horse racing simulation. Come dressed to impress and show off your Derby look! Best dressed wins a prize. Family and loved ones are welcome. Don’t forget to wear your favorite Kentucky Derby headwear!

June - Juneteenth

We will commemorate this day with a documentary on Juneteenth’s history and a celebration of freedom. Juneteenth commemorates the day when emancipation reached enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as one of the best-regarded African American holidays in this country, ranking next only to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

HAPPY HOUR IN THE CONSERVATORY

Join us

in the Conservatory for Laughter and Libations!

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

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

April

JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB

April 29th

"When Books Went to War"

by Molly Guptill Manning

June -

Sock Hop and Doo Wops

Get your poodle skirts and leather jackets ready to ‘rock around the clock.’

August - Fashion Show

What be er way to close out summer than with a Fashion Show? Bring out your best looks and strut down our catwalk - don’t forget to include accessories from today and yesteryear! We’re feeling fierce for i y-bi y 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.

May 27th

"The House on Mango Street " by Sandra

Cisneros

When Books Went to War -

During World War II, as American publishers sought ways to support the troops abroad, they began printing small, pocket-sized books that soldiers could fit anywhere. In When Books Went to War, Molly Guptill Manning tells the story of these li le printed editions and how they served as a way of entertainment for soldiers looking for an escape from war.

The House on Mango Street -

NATIONAL BESTSELLER: The House on Mango Street is the remarkable story of Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago, inventing for herself who and what she will become.

June 24th

"The Sea Wife"

by Amity Gaige

The Sea Wife - A New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Brilliantly breathes life not only into the perils of living at sea, but also into the hidden dangers of domesticity, parenthood, and marriage. A smart, swift, and thrilling novel.

FEATURED OUTINGS

April - The Purple Rose Theatre’s “In Common”

Melanie is haunted by a voice that won’t leave her head -- a lingering reminder of a friend who was killed years ago. Now, Melanie is drawn into a relationship that offers her a brighter future, but no clear escape from the past.

April - Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “Hollywood Rocks”

Hear the DSO perform iconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy series, all in one concert. Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Stranger Things, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Back to the Future, Rock of Ages, Mad Men, and Yesterday.

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

May - Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s “Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin”

The story of Aretha Franklin is the story of America in the second half of the twentieth century. Her music, her activism, her faith, and her strength are woven into the fabric of our history. Celebrate the singer, the icon, the leader, and the woman with her greatest hits.

May - Behind-the-Scenes

Library Tour

Learn more about the Baldwin Library with Library Director Rebekah Craft. You will visit staff areas, learn how items are added to the collection, and head about new programs and services.

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

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

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

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

Two Core Findings:

Wired for Art

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

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

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

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

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

July

Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

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

“After Cubism” at the Detroit Institute of Art

Explore “Modern Art in Paris,” an exhibition from the permanent collection that will explore what happened “after cubism,” primarily in prints, drawings, and photographs created in France between the years 1918 and 1948. The artistic styles ranged from ever-evolving derivations of cubism, to a renewed classicism, to surrealism, and beyond.

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

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

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

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

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

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

CALIFORNIA DREAMING CINCO DE MAYO APRIL MAY

STARTERS: Corn and Zucchini Fri er with Green Goddess

SOUP: Sedona Corn Tortilla Soup

SALAD: California Bounty Salad

ENTRÉES:

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

Fishermen’s Wharf Shrimp and Crab Louis Salad -

Traditional California Salad with Shrimp, Crab

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

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

Mushrooms, Roasted Asparagus and Goat Cheese

DESSERT: Homemade Lemon Chiffon Pie

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Zucchini Bread

COOKING DEMO: Beef & Brandy Flambé

INDULGE WATER: Kiwi Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: French 75

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Madrid - Croquetas amd Sangria

JUNE JULY

A DAY AT THE BEACH GARDEN PARTY

STARTERS: Homemade Salsa and Fresh Tortilla Strips

SOUP: Chicken Chile Soup

SALAD: Black Bean Corn Salad

ENTRÉES:

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

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

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

DESSERT: Dulce De Leche Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Strawberry Jam

COOKING DEMO: Guacamole

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Margarita

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Mexico City - Enchiladas Suiza with Modelo

Especial

STARTERS: Smoked Whitefish Pate with Flatbread Crackers

SOUP: Homemade Seafood Chowder

SALAD: Roasted Beets with Basil, Peaches and Goat Cheese

ENTRÉES:

Shrimp and Crab Cake - Chopped Shrimp and Crab with Panko

Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet with Sweet Spice

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

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

DESSERT: Fresh Blueberries Baked on a Pastry

Crust, Topped with Streusel

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Dill Pickles

COOKING DEMO: Cheese Blintz

INDULGE WATER: Cucumber Mint

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Thai Mule

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Athens - Greek Gyros with Strawberry Ouzito

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

SOUP: Homemade Chilled Cucumber Soup

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

ENTRÉES:

Sole Meunière- with Caramelized Orange Sauce and Crispy Capers

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

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

DESSERT: Fresh Lemon Curd Baked in a Pastry Crust

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Tomato Peach Salsa

COOKING DEMO: Tequila Lime Shrimp

INDULGE WATER: Cardamom Rose

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Sangria Blanca

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Moscow - Pelmeni Dumplings with Moscow Mule

CULINARY ADVENTURES Signature Dinners

AUGUST

CAMPFIRE MEMORIES

STARTERS: Char-Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Lemon Aioli

SOUP: Venison Chili Soup

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

ENTRÉES:

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

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

Grilled Whiskey Glazed Bone-In ChickenArborio Rice and Blistered Tomatoes

DESSERT: Smore’s Cheesecake

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Homemade Peach Cobber

COOKING DEMO: Scallops Grand Marnier

INDULGE WATER: Watermelon Basil

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: The Bee’s Knees

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

Havana - Cuban Sandwich with Fired Plantains with Classic Mojitos

SEPTEMBER

STARTERS: Baked Brie & Pear in Filo

SOUP: Homemade Onion and Apple Soup

SALAD: Garden Salad

ENTRÉES:

Farmer’s Stroganoff - Tender Boneless Beef

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

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

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

DESSERT: Served with Side of Caramel Sauce

HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

COOKING DEMO: Flambeed Poached Pears

INDULGE WATER: Strawberry Thyme

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL: Dark & Stormy

TRAVELING TAVERN BISTRO TASTING

London - Pub Fish & Chips with English Garden Cocktail

Icon formed this year in a merger between VoiceFriend, provider of the leading HIPAA-compliant, cloud-based two-way communication platform for senior care organizations, and Caremerge, a leader in family and resident engagement.

To help residents, Icon is focusing on addressing five key areas where senior living helps residents:

• Care

• Socialization

• Independence

• Happiness

• Health

Icon has wellness-based programming with activity scheduling and recommendations, all of which can optimize a community’s programming toward the dimensions of wellness that will keep a given resident healthy.

If you already have a CareMerge account, don’t worry! It still works, and you don’t have to change a thing.

If you don’t have an account, contact your Director of Life Enrichment today for a tutorial, and don’t miss a single activity or community announcement!

RESIDENT REFERRAL PROGRAM

FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE THE BEST NEIGHBORS!

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

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

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

TESTIMONIALS

FROM OUR RESIDENTS & FAMILIES

DESIGNING ALL SEASONS

BUBBLE WALLS AND SEASONS THROUGH LIFE

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

Ardin for ASBH: “My 97 year old father just moved into his apartment at All Seasons. It’s a beautiful apartment. He has met some wonderful residents here and is having no trouble making new friends. The dining room is beautiful and Dad says the food is really good. He has a ended some concerts and looks forward to picking out the next activity from a list of many great things to do. He has even hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room at All Seasons. He is very happy here. The staff is so friendly and very helpful. I’m so glad Dad suggested we take a tour of All Seasons to see what they had to offer.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just being near water can help boost mental health.

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

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

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

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