15050 Birwood Street Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 • w ww.pvm.org Issue: SEPTEMBER 2016 Harmony Manor News: The Village of Harmony Manor Intro Page….…..…........ Pg. 1 enjoyed (6) weeks of summer with Pictures.………………... Pg. 2 youths from the Detroit Police Cadet Recipe…......................... Pg. 3 program and a youth from Grow Resident of the Month…Pg. 4 Wellness ………………. Pg. 5 Detroit Young Talent that conducted Detroit Events….…….. Pg. 6 activities for the residents; Giving Matters….…..... Pg. 7 computer & cell phone classes, Senior Advocate……… Pg. 8 Reminders/Birthday…. Pg. 9 dance lessons, game day, ice cream Service Coordinator... Pg. 10 socials, movie day, poetry time, #1: It's good for you. Calendar……….……... Pg. 11 puzzle time, wellness walks, etc. Administrator……….... Pg. 12 Staff Information……. Pg. 13 Thank you! #2: It saves resources. Puzzle…………………. Pg. 14 Misty L. Gregory, Administrator #3: Volunteers gain professional experience. Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 #4: It brings people together. #5: It promotes personal growth and self-esteem. #6: Volunteering strengthens your community. #7: You learn a lot. #8: You get a chance to give back. #9: Volunteering encourages civic responsibility. #10: You make a difference. Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 2 Harmony Manor youths from the summer program’s enjoying game day with residents. Every Saturday Movie Day 6:00pm Community Room Bring your snacks Every 2nd Wednesday Tenant Council Meeting @ 6:00pm Community Room Sunday Service Hope Presbyterian Church 15340 Meyers Detroit, MI 48238 Fellowship begins @ 10:00 am “Service Excellence” Transportation Available `Listening, Relationships, Accountability, and Respect` Please call What I do Matters! Stephanie 313.861.2865 The Village of Harmony Manor• 15050 Birwood Street • Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 www.pvm.org Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 3 September Recipe “Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese” Ingredients 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked Preparation 1. WHISK FLOUR INTO BUTTER Preheat oven to 400°. Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. 2. WHISK IN WARM MILK Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. 3. WHISK IN CHEESE Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and, if desired, red pepper until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/macaroni-and-cheese-recipe.html The Village of Harmony Manor• 15050 Birwood Street • Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 www.pvm.org Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 4 Resident of the Month “Rosetta Peace” Rosetta Peace was born in Ridgeway, South Carolina. She received her general education in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated in 1953 from West Charlotte High school. Ms. Peace received an Associates of Arts degree from Wayne County Community College in 1974 in Human Services and Mental Health. She worked as a LPN in nursing at Good Samartan Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ms. Peace retired in 1995 from Michigan Health Mental Hospital located on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan as a Counselor. Ms. Peace instructed the Fitness Program at Harmony Manor from 2006 to 2010 helping residents to exercise and maintain their healthy. Ms. Peace was a mother of (4), lost (1) daughter to the Katrina Storm in 2006 who was a retired Veteran from the U.S. Airforce. She now has (1) daughter and (2) sons. Ms. Peace had (3) brothers, she lost (2) of them. Ms. Peace enjoys relaxing, singing, listening to music, and cooking. Ms. Peace favorite foods are chicken and vegetables. Harmony Manor is happy to have Ms. Peace she volunteers everyday in the CAFÉ to ensure residents have coffee, tea, pastries, etc. she enjoys helping everyone. Management is very appreciative of her harmounious personality and kind spirit. The Village of Harmony Manor• 15050 Birwood Street • Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 www.pvm.org Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 5 During a recent visit to the Village of Sage Grove in Kalamazoo, Administrator Paula Hager took me for a stroll through their community garden to see their newly planted Living Memorial Tree. The idea for the tree sprang from a comment Paula overheard during the funeral of a resident who had recently died. Reflecting on the person who had passed, she heard someone remark, “we should plant a tree.” That simple comment put into motion what this spring and summer became a community wide effort to create an accessible space on the Sage Grove campus to honor the residents who spent the last years of their lives at the Village. A local supplier provided the concrete for the walkway; a local contractor provided the labor to build the walkway; and a local nursery provided the tree. Others donated anonymously to the project. In the end, the Village of Sage Grove did more than just plant a tree. They mobilized the community; built a lasting memorial to past residents and created a space for current residents and others to renew themselves spiritually. When it comes to wellness, you hear a lot about body and mind but seldom hear about spirit. That’s why I decided to share the news about Sage Grove’s Living Memorial Tree with you. If you would to learn more about the project you can reach Paula at (269) 567-330 or via email at [email protected] The Village of Harmony Manor• 15050 Birwood Street • Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 www.pvm.org Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 6 Upcoming Events in Detroit TOP 10 TO REMEMBER 1) FOBS Are For Residents Only 2) Do Not Open the Door/Allow Strangers Into the Building September 1-5, 2016 (Thur-Mon) Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection 3) Wear Your Life Line Showplace in Novi, MI (northwest of Detroit). Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair will Pendent & Keep Your have a Large Midway with tons of games and rides, Livestock and agriculture areas with Cell Phone With You large indoor arena, Shriners small scale circus and circus attractions, Live entertainment and more. annual event. www.michiganstatefairllc.com facebook 4) NO SMOKING, No September 1-5, 2016 (Thur-Mon) Michigan Peach Festival in Romeo, MI (north of Incense & No Candles Detroit). annual event has Parade, Peach Queen, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Bed Races, in Apartments 5K Run, various sports tournaments, flea market, arts & crafts show, Las Vegas Games, Golf Classic, Baby Photo Contest, KidFest, more. michiganpeachfest.com facebook September 2-5, 2016 (Fri-Mon) Arts, Beats & Eats Festival (Ford Arts, Beats & Eats) in 5) Check On Your Royal Oak, MI (just north of Detroit). “Oakland County's Favorite Summer Festival Neighbors Celebrating Art, Music, Cuisine and Humanity. More than 200 performances on ten stages, a Juried Fine Arts Show, local restaurants, plus international, regional and local attractions.” annual event. www.artsbeatseats.com facebook 6) Report All Work Orders September 2-5, 2016 (Fri-Mon) Detroit Jazz Festival in Detroit on the Riverfront. The World's Largest Free Jazz Festival held at Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit. About five stages, Jazz & American crossover music. annual. www.detroitjazzfest.com facebook 7) Pick Up After Yourself & Remind Your September 3-5, 2016 (Sat-Mon) Hamtramck Labor Day Festival in Hamtramck, MI Guests to Do the (inside Detroit). annual. Carnival, live music on three stages, beer, a half mile of food Same tents and features the Polish Day Parade on Labor Day. hamtownfest.com facebook September 5, 2016 (Monday) Labor Day 8) All Garbage Must Be In A Tied Trash Bag & September 9-11, 2016 (Fri-Sun) Art & Apples Festival in Rochester, MI (north of Break Down Boxes Detroit). “For 50 years, the festival has transformed the 30-acre Rochester Park into one of the nation’s top fine art fairs with over 290 exhibiting artists from across the country.” www.pccart.org/art-apples-festival 9) Attend Tenant Committee Meetings September 9-11, 2016 (Fri-Sun) Wine and Harvest Festival in Paw Paw, MI (southwest Michigan). annual event. Wine Tasting and Winery Tours, 4 stages of music entertainment for all musical tastes, Hole In One contest, St. Julian Parade, Arts & Crafts Show, Annual Grape Escape Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, Coca-Cola Grape 10) Overnight Guests Are Stomp, Carnival Rides, Fireworks, 5k Run/Walk, children's activities, more. Allowed 21 Days Per www.wineandharvestfestival.com Year & Must Register With Office http://madmanmike.com/michigan_events_festivals_fairs.html# The Village of Harmony Manor• 15050 Birwood Street • Detroit, Michigan 48238-1604 www.pvm.org Living in Harmony | The Village of Harmony Manor Page 7 Time to choose—your home, or your health? Thanks to YOU, that’s a choice seniors may not have to face. Too many hard-working Americans are just a health crisis away from financial ruin. Many have outlived their retirement earnings—the earnings they spent years working for. Many don’t have a relative nearby or a place to turn if finances fail. But they have hope. They have YOU. Because of generous donors, the PVM Foundation can offer Benevolence and Resident Assistance. These unwavering commitments help those who have outlived their financial resources. They ensure that residents can continue to have a home, get through an emergency, or simply afford basic medical needs—like glasses.