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Townehall Place of West Bloomfield June 2019 June 2019 May Happenings June Birthdays In astrology, those born June 1–20 are Gemini’s Twins. Twins seem to have two Townehall Place personalities and can blend into any situation. They have an energetic and fun-loving side 4460 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield MI 48323~ 248-683-1010~ www.townehallplace.com that is the life of the party, but also a deep and emotional side that needs love and nurturing. Ain't Too Proud': Temptations Musical Those born June 21–30 are the Crabs of Gets 12 Tony Nominations Cancer. Guided by their hearts, Crabs are By Danielle Young April 30, 2019 emotional and nurturing. They create deep There’s not a human being out here in the world who bonds and comfortable homes and are always hasn’t loved, sang, or danced to a tune by The willing to welcome people into their circle. Temptations. And with good reason! The Temptations Marilyn Monroe (actress) – June 1, 1926 are one of the most known and loved singing groups of all time. It’s no wonder their hit Broadway musical, Josephine Baker (entertainer) – June 3, 1906 Celebrating June Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Frank Lloyd Wright (architect) – June 8, 1867 Temptations has garnered 12 Tony Award Harriet Beecher Stowe (author) – June 14, 1811 Beautiful in Your Skin Month nominations Tuesday. Igor Stravinsky (composer) – June 17, 1882 Along with getting a nod in the coveted best musical Lionel Ritchie (singer) – June 20, 1950 Soul Food Month category, Ain’t Too Proud also received nominations Octavia Butler (writer) – June 22, 1947 for best book, best direction, best choreography, and best orchestrations, among others. Also, three actors John Elway (quarterback) – June 28, 1960 Lemonade Days received recognition for their work individually, Come Celebrate the June Birthdays on June June 1–9 including Derrick Baskin, who plays Otis Williams, 17 @ 2PM in the Bistro Jeremy Pope, who embodies Eddie Kendricks and World Bicycle Day Ephraim Sykes as the charismatic David Ruffin. “It was such a surreal moment to tell this story, to tell Contact Information June 3 this really good piece of history in front of the people Executive Director-Brad Jahner who created the history,” Baskin told ESSENCE on the [email protected] Banana Split Days show’s opening night red carpet back in March. June 7–8 The actors charged with portraying the debonair, Resident Care Director- Tashe Beard complicated singing and dancing quintet said that [email protected] they’re not trying to imitate the classic group. Roller Coaster Day “We pay tribute to The Temptations, yet we’re not Business Office Manager- Lanor Jablonski June 13 being a carbon copy of The Temptations. It’s breathing [email protected] a new life into who they are,” James Harkness, who plays Paul Williams, explained. Community Relations Director- Jennifer Marentette Father’s Day [email protected] ESSENCE caught up with the cast of Ain’t Too Proud June 16 earlier this year. Watch the video above to see Baskin, Community Relations Director- Kim Bora Sykes, Jeremy Pope, James Harkness, and Jawan M. [email protected] World Music Day Jackson chat about the legacy, the dance moves and June 21 the classic soul of The Temptations. Activities Director- Michelle Betman [email protected] From: https://www.essence.com/videos/aint-too-proud-temptations- Social Media Day musical-gets-12-tony-nominations/ Dietary Services Director- Karreen Dean- Hassan [email protected] June 30 Ain’t Too Proud is Written by our resident’s (Franz Morriseau) daughter. Please join us on June 9th at Environmental Services Director- Jeff Cope 8 PM to cheer her on! [email protected] June 2019 Outings Be a Helping Hand Welcome New Faces • Tuesday June 4 2019 Leave time 1 PM Want to make a difference in the community? Bulletin Boad May has brought us many new faces. Please Have a talent you want to share with the • Marla’s Mobile Miracles will be here the (eat lunch at noon) @Various locations say hello to them as you see them. Residents of Townehall Place? Need first and third Monday of the month at (this involves coming on and off the bus community services hours for school or 10:30am to do manicures. Prices are multiple times) something else? Need a partner for a card • Jeff Cope, Matienance Director (including tip): game or board game? Do you have a passion Come support local firefighter and o Clip and File ($12) for healthcare and need a place to get started? • Yolanda D’Addezio police officers as we stop at the o Manicure ($17) If you said “YES” to any of these questions, o Manicure with hand massage stations and drop off blessing bags and Townehall Place is the Place for you! • Tim Roe and soaking ($20) other goodies and thank them for their o There is a $5 charge for a room service Contact Michelle at [email protected] Three Main types of walkers visit and let her know you want to volunteer There are three main types of walkers: Cost: Free • Townehall Place is looking for servers, A standard walker is a simple frame with four activity assistants, care staff and a bus • Wednesday June 5, 2019 Leave Time rubber-tipped legs that a person can lean on for driver. If you know anyone who is 12:15 (Eat Lunch at 11:15) support. These types of walkers are made of interested in any of these positions aluminum to keep them lightweight. Of all the Heart of the Hills Players Concert @ please check out indeed or email your options, standard walkers offer the steadiest resume to Lanor at Shaarey Zedek: 27375 Bell Rd, support. They are the best choice for people who [email protected] Southfield, MI 48034 tend to fall or cannot place weight on a leg due to Cost: Free injury. However, standard walkers only allow for fairly slow movement, and they are not suitable • Sunday June 9, 2019 Leave time 2:15 for uneven surfaces. They are also not good for PM- Ramona Collins & Friends Concert people who lack upper body strength. @ West Bloomfield Library: 4600 A front-wheeled walker is just like a standard June Jingle walker, except that it has non-s wiveling wheels Outings Continue • No other month begins on the Walnut Lake Rd, W. Bloomfield MI on the front legs. The two wheels make it easier • Thursday June 20 2019 Leave time same day of the week as June. 48323- A jazz/blues vocalist whose to maneuver over rougher surfaces. Because • June's flower is the rose or 1:00 (Eat lunch at 12:00) front-wheeled walkers are designed to be pushed career has spanned 30+ years, Ramona honeysuckle. Michael Carrlucio- “Entertainer of a forward rather than lifted, they take less of a toll is a premier entertainer whose fun, • June in the Northern Hemisphere is Thousand Voices” @ Temple Israel: on your upper body. However, they do not sassy, and swingin’ shows have made the seasonal equivalent to 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West provide as much stability as a standard walker. December in the Southern her an audience favorite. Known as a rollator, a "rolling walker" is a type of Hemisphere and vice versa. Bloomfield, MI 48323 walker that has either three or four wheels along Cost: Free • June's birthstone is the pearl, Cost: Free with hand-operated brakes. The difference Alexandrite, or moonstone. • Thursday June 13 2019 Leave time • Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Leave time between a rollator and a walker is that all of the 2:00 Baskin Robbins/ Dunkin: 2200 2:00- Dollar Store Outing: 3236 legs on a rollator have wheels, some of which swivel to make turning easier. Rollators are Hester Ct, Keego Harbor, MI 48320 Orchard Lake Rd Orchard Lake designed for people who have relatively good Price Varies (Around $1-4): Cash or Village, Orchard Lake, MI 48324 balance and only require light support. Invoice Cost varies ($1 per item): Cash or From: https://www.greatseniorliving.com/articles/best-walkers-for-seniors • Tuesday June 18 2019 Leave time invoice 12:00 Lunch Outing: Pickles and Rye: • Saturday June 29, 2019 Leave time: 10:00- Senior Shabbat @ Temple 6724 Orchard Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Israel: 5735 Walnut Lake Road, West Price Varies (Around $10- $12 including Bloomfield, MI 48323 tip): Cash or Invoice Cost: Free .
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