January 2016 Ambassador Newsletter

The Ambassador
Dear New Year’s Resolution,
Well, it was fun while it lasted!
Sincerely,
January 2nd
Vol. 12 | No. 1
January 2016
January Highlights
Dr. Sean Kim: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Series
Wednesday, January 6, at 1:30
Westport Room
Lunch Out to Affäre
Thursday, December 7
Bus departs at 11:15
Movie Classics with Robert Butler: “Rebecca”
Friday, January 8, at 2:00
Westport Room
Jazz Pianist Joe Cartwright
Monday, January 11, at 3:00
Madison Living Room
Dan Meers: AKA KC Wolf
Thursday, January 14, at 3:00
Westport Room
Guitar Recital: Bráulio Bosi
Friday, January 15, at 3:00
The Chapel of the Epiphany
Dinner at Aixois Bistro
Sunday, January 17
Bus departs at 4:45
BowWind Trio
Monday, January 18, at 3:00
Madison Living Room
Jim Tipton Travelogue: “The Idiosyncrasies of Europe”
Wednesday, January 20, at 3:00
Westport Room
Organ Pipes in the Chapel: Tom Vozzella
Thursday, January 21, at 3:00
The Chapel of the Epiphany
Serve and Spike! Chair Volleyball
Friday, January 22, at 2:00
Westport Room
Patricia Lyons: A Touch of Class & Friends
Wednesday, January 27, at 3:00
Madison Living Room
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DR. SEAN KIM AND THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sean Kim to BSP to continue his lecture series on
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This month he will speak about The Temple of
Artemis and The Statue of Zeus.
Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo, was goddess of
chastity, hunting, wild animals, forests, childbirth and fertility. Convincing her father to
grant her wishes, Artemis desired to remain forever chaste and unmarried and always to be equipped
for hunting. The goddess was also associated with the moon and was the patron of young women,
particularly brides-to-be, who dedicated their toys to her as symbols of the transition to full adulthood
and the assumption of a wife’s responsibilities. As a deity of fertility, the goddess was particularly
revered at Ephesos, where the famous temple of Artemis (c. 550 BCE) was regarded as one of the
Seven Wonders of the World.
Zeus was the king of the Olympian gods and the supreme deity in
Greek religion. Often referred to as the Father, as the god of thunder and the
“cloud gatherer” he controlled the weather, offered signs and omens and
generally dispensed justice, guaranteeing order among both the gods and
humanity from his seat high on Mount Olympus. This statue was truly an ideal
representation of the best classical Greek style.
Harvard-educated, Dr. Kim is an Associate Professor of Asian
Studies at Central Missouri University and a very active member of
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Feel free to invite friends to join
us for this lecture. Mark the date and time on your calendar at 1:30
on Wednesday, January 6, in the Westport Room.
BRÁULIO BOSI TO PERFORM GUITAR RECITAL AT BSP
Born in Brazil in 1987, Bráulio Bosi began his musical life playing electric guitar when he was
14 years old and began his studies of classical guitar when, at the age of 18, he was admitted to the
Federal University of Espírito Santo as a musical education major. After graduation, Bosi moved to
Oklahoma City where he obtained his master's degree in guitar performance from Oklahoma City
University while taking guitar lessons with Michael Fresonke. Currently, Bráulio studies with Douglas
Niedt at the UMKC Conservatory, where he is pursuing his doctoral degree in guitar performance.
Throughout his young career as a musician, Bosi has won prizes in
five competitions, performed in several states in Brazil and the USA, participated in
dozens of guitar festivals and played in the master classes of some of the most
respected guitarists in the world.
You won’t want to miss Bosi’s soulful strumming at 3:00 on Friday, January 15,
in the Chapel of the Epiphany.
SUNDAY DINNER AT AIXOIS
Join us for dinner at the classic French bistro Aixois located in the
Crestwood Shopping Center of the Brookside neighborhood. The BSP bus will
depart at 4:45 on Sunday, January 17. Please remember to sign up with the
Madison or Jefferson concierge.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
So the holidays are behind us for another year. Wrong! The new year begins with the feast of
the Epiphany, which memorializes the three wise men who had, well, an epiphany (hence the name of
the feast). They had a revelation about the Christ child, an experience so powerful that it impelled them
to make a long and dangerous journey to Bethlehem.
The feast of the Epiphany reminds us to look for the revelations of God’s love that abound in our
lives – family, friends, music, nature… It reminds us of this as well: that we ourselves reveal God’s love
– or not – through our own actions and responses to others.
Something to think about as we ponder worthy New Year’s resolutions!
— Chaplain Kathy Hall
CHAPLAIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Roman Catholic Mass: Father Bob Hagan will be here to celebrate Mass on Wednesday, January
6, at 9:30 in the Chapel of the Epiphany.
Good Books: We will reconvene on the 4th Monday of January on the 25th, at 3:00 in the Chapel of the
Epiphany. We will be reading The Faces of Jesus: A Life Story, by the Rev. Frederick Buechner. Please
join us!
Trial Run Bible Study: I would like to start a Bible study that meets two or three times a year for
two to four weeks at a time. I have reserved the Westport Room for Tuesdays, January 12th and 26th at
2:30 p.m., and would like to begin with The Faith of a Mockingbird: A Small Group Study
Connecting Christ and Culture. The book is available through Amazon.com, which offers both new and
used versions. We can plan to discuss two chapters per meeting (it’s a short read), and also to talk about
if or how we want to proceed after that. Come one, come all!
A FAVORITE AT BSP: THE BOWWIND TRIO
The BowWind Trio is back at Bishop Spencer Place to enchant us
again with their chamber music. Their ensemble is led by arranger/composer/
woodwind performer Greg Briggs and presents an eclectic blend of light
classical works.
Join us for this beautiful performance at 3:00 on Monday, January 18,
in the Madison Living Room.
WWI MUSEUM COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
This is just a reminder for those of you who signed up — the community service work will
take place at 2:30 on Tuesday, January 19, in the Abbey. Thank you all for signing up and we hope
we'll be able to help them again soon!
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LIFE ENRICHMENT
SUNDAY
Program Directory:
ART— Art Gallery
A — Abbey
AC — Activity Center
(above Bistro)
B — Bistro
CDR — Canterbury
Dining Room
CH — Chapel
MONDAY
TUESDAY
INDEPENDENT LIVING
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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JLR — Jefferson Living Room
MLR — Madison Living Room
P — Pub
WR — Westport Room
109 — Apt. 109 in Madison
*Sign up at reception desk
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
BISTRO | OFFICE | SALON
CLOSED
SATURDAY
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9:30 Grocery Store Trip*
7:00 Movie—JLR
11-1:00 Holiday Lunch—
CDR
3:00 Holiday Movie “New
Year’s Eve”—JLR
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JANUARY 2016
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EPIPHANY
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
11-1:00 Brunch—CDR
3:00 Movie—JLR
10:00 Stretch—AC
11:00 Welcome Comm—A
12:00 Lunch & Bridge Mixer—
CDR
1:00 Art Class—AC
1:30 Dollar Tree Trip*
4:30 Men’s Club—A
10:00 Wellness Workout—
AC
1-2:00 Blood Press Ck—109
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
2:30 Alterations—A
9:30 Catholic Mass & Rosary—CH
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Grocery Store Trip*
1:30 Dr. Sean Kim Continues the
Series “7 Wonders of the Ancient
World”—WR
6:30 Bus Departs to Spirituality &
All That Jazz*
10:30 Chair Yoga—AC
11:15 Bus Departs For Lunch
Out to Affare*
1-4:00 CC Bank—MLR
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
3:00 Life Enrichment Comm—A
4:00 Dining Comm—A
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Balance Boost—AC
2:00 Movie Classic with
Robert Butler Features
“Rebecca”—WR
9:30 Grocery Store Trip*
7:00 Movie—JLR
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
11-1:00 Brunch
3:00 Movie—JLR
10:00 Stretch—AC
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 Jazz on the Bank
Presents Pianist Joe
Cartwright—MLR
4:30 Ladies’ Club—A
10:00 Wellness Workout—
AC
1:00 Blood Press Ck—109
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
3:30 Resident Council—WR
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Grocery Store Trip*
10:30 Chair Yoga—AC
1-4:00 CC Bank—MLR
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza
Library/Pick up at 4:00*
3:00 KC Wolf—WR
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Balance Boost—AC
3:00 Guitarist Bráulio
Bosi—CH
9:30 Grocery Store Trip*
7:00 Movie—JLR
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10:00 Stretch—AC
1:00 Art Class—AC
1:30 Walmart Trip*
3:00 BowWind Trio—MLR
10:00 Wellness Workout—AC
1:00 Blood Press Ck—109
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
2:30 WWI Museum Community
Service Project—A
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Grocery Store Trip*
3:00 Jim Tipton on “The
Idiosyncrasies of
Europe”—WR
10:30 Chair Yoga—AC
1-4:00 CC Bank—MLR
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
3:00 Organ Pipes in the Chapel
Presents Organist Tom
Vozella—CH
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Balance Boost—AC
2:00 Serve & Spike! Chair
Volleyball—WR
9:30 Grocery Store Trip*
7:00 Movie—JLR
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10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Women’s Coffee—B
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 Good Book Reading
Group—CH
10:00 Wellness Workout—AC
1:00 Blood Press Ck—109
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
2:30 Bible Study with
Chaplain Kathy—WR
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Grocery Store Trip*
10:00 Stretch—AC
10:30 Balance Boost—AC
4:30 Cocktail Hour with
Pianist Rich Hill—MLR
9:30 Grocery Store Trip*
7:00 Movie—JLR
10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
11-1:00 Brunch—CDR
3:00 Movie—JLR
4:45 Bus Departs for
Dinner Out to Aixois*
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
11-1:00 Brunch—CDR
3:00 Movie—JLR
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
11-1:00 Brunch—CDR
3:00 Movie—JLR
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
10:30 Chair Yoga—AC
1-4:00 CC Bank—MLR
3:00 Patricia Lyons, A
1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC
Touch of Class & Friends— 2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza
MLR
Library/Pick up at 4:00*
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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11:00 Stretch—CD
1:30 Bible Study with
Chaplain Kathy—CD
3:00 Lenn Anderson—YL
11:30 Out to Lunch at the
Bistro
2:00 Group Crossword—
CD
6:15 Bingo—YD
11:00 Stretch—CD
2:00 Friday Afternoon at
the Movies—CD
3:00 Acoustic Guitarist
Nick Gadbois—YD
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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11:00 Stretch—CD
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 Jazz Pianist Joe
Cartwright—MLR
9:30 Devotions—YD
2:00 Art Class—CD
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic—YL
11:00 Stretch—CD
1:00 Pets for Life—RR
1:30 Bible Study with
Chaplain Kathy—CD
11:00 Music Moves—CD
1:30 Himalayan Eugene—
RR
3:00 Music Therapy with
Michelle Suwareh—YL
6:15 Bingo—YD
11:00 Stretch—CD
3:00 Guitarist Braulio
Bosi—CH
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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11:00 Stretch—CD
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
1:00 Bible Study with
Chaplain Kathy—CD
3:00 Lenn Anderson—YL
10:30 Coffee Klatch in the
Bistro
2:00 Word Game—CD
3:00 Organ Concert—CH
6:15 Bingo—YD
11:00 Stretch—CD
1:30 Resident Council—
CD
3:00 National Pie Day
Eve | Pie Party—CD
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—
YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
11:00 Stretch—CD
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 Donna Maddox on
Piano—YL
9:30 Devotions—YD
2:00 National Bird Day |
Name That Bird—CD
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic—YL
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—
YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
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SATURDAY
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—
YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
FRIDAY
1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
Program Directory
CD — Coventry Dining Room
CH — Chapel
MLR — Madison Living Room
RR — Room to Room
WR — Westport Room
YD — York Dining Room
YL — York Lounge
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ASSISTED LIVING
LIFE ENRICHMENT
11:00 Stretch—CD
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 BowWind Trio—MLR
9:30 Devotions—YD
2:00 National Popcorn Day
| Popcorn Tasting—CD
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic—YL
EPIPHANY
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11:00 Stretch—CD
1:00 Art Class—AC
3:00 Donna Maddox—YL
9:30 Devotions—YD
2:00 Art Class—CD
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic—YL
11:00 Stretch—CD
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
1:00 Bible Study with
Chaplain Kathy—CD
3:00 Jazz Trio—MLR
10:30 Music Moves—CD
2:00 Group Crossword—
CD
6:15 Bingo—YD
11:00 Stretch—CD
3:00 Happy Hour—CD
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets for Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
LIFE ENRICHMENT
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
SKILLED NURSING & REHAB
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Program Directory
CD — Coventry Dining Room
CH — Chapel
MLR — Madison Living Room
RR — Room to Room
WR — Westport Room
YD — York Dining Room
YL — York Lounge
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10:00 Holy
Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship
3:00 Bingo—YL
10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL
1:30 Manicures—RR
3:00 Pianist Donna
Maddox—YL
9:30 Devotions—YD
1:30 Nat’l Bird Day
Crafting for the birds—YL
3:00 Bingo –YL
5:30 Music Magic –YL
9:30 Cath Mass/Rosary–CH
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10:00 Holy
Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise &
Worship—YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL
1:30 Manicures—RR
3:00 Jazz Pianist Joe
Cartwright –MLR
9:30 Devotions—YD
1:30 Activity Cart—RR
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic –YL
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise & Worship—YD
3:00 Bingo—YD
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10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise &
Worship—YD
SATURDAY
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10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets For Life
Molly & Charlie—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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3:00 Bingo—YD
FRIDAY
1 NEW YEAR’S DAY
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10:00 Holy
Eucharist—CH
1:30 Praise &
Worship—YD
JANUARY 2016
Epiphany
10:00 Exercise—YL
1:00 Pets For Life—RR
3:00 Lenn Anderson on
Piano—YL
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10:00 Exercise—YL
10:30 Current News—YL
1:00 Pets For Life—RR
3:00 Bowling Month—YL
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10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News –YL
2:30 Table Crossword-YL
6:30 Bingo Night—YL
10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News—YL
1:30 Book Cart –RR
3:00 Word Games –YL
10:30 Music Moves—YL
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10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News—YG
3:00 Guitarist Braulio
Bosi—CH
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets For Life—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News –YL
1:30 Himalayan Eugene-RR
3:00 Music Therapy with
Michelle Suwareh—YL
1:30 Pets For Life
Molly & Charlie—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
6:30 Bingo Night—YL
Martin Luther King Day
10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL
1:30 Martin Luther King
“I Have a Dream” -YL
3:00 Bow Wind Trio-MLR
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9:30 Devotions—YD
1:30 Activity Cart—RR
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic –YL
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10:00 Exercise—YL
10:30 Current News—YL
1:00 Pets For Life -RR
10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News –YL
10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News—YG
2:00 Resident Council
Meeting—YD
2:30 The Oldies GuysYD?
3:00 Lenn Anderson on
Piano—YL
3:00 Organ Concert –CH
6:30 Bingo Night—YL
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets For Life
Molly & Charlie—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
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10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL
1:30 Manicures—RR
3:00 Pianist Donna
Maddox—YL
9:30 Devotions—YD
1:30 Activity Cart—RR
3:00 Bingo—YD
5:30 Music Magic –YL
10:00 Exercise—YL
10:30 Current News—YL
1:00 Pets For Life -RR
3:00 Jazz Trio—MLR
10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News –YL
3:00 Trivia Hour –YL
6:30 Bingo Night—YL
10:00 Music Moves—YL
10:30 Current News—YG
3:00 Happy Hour –YL
10:30 Music Moves—YL
1:30 Pets For Life
Molly & Charlie—RR
2:00 Saturday Afternoon
Adventure—YL
ORGAN PIPES IN THE CHAPEL SERIES
The celebrated organ recitals return this month, and we are happy to
welcome Thomas R. Vozzella, DMA, the Director of Music at Saint Andrew’s
Episcopal Church.
Dr. Vozzella serves as the parish musician/organist at the church, and
is also the American Choral Directors Association National Repertoire and
Standards Chair for Music in Worship. This is the anticipated kickoff of our
series, Organ Pipes in the Chapel, highlighting the passionate music that rises
from our Schoenstein Organ.
We plan on this being a bi-monthly affair and we hope to see you at
3:00 on Thursday, January 21, in the Chapel of the Epiphany so you can
experience the first gem of the series.
JIM TIPTON TRAVELOGUE: “THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF EUROPE”
Jim Tipton is a retired professional with a passion for lifelong learning — both as the student
and the teacher. This is the passion that fuels his very busy retirement!
Tipton serves as a docent at The Wornall/Majors House
Museums, is a Dave Ramsey coordinator, a tutor for the Center School
District and a mentor for the Blue Valley School District CAPS program,
plus he is on the Spiritual Care Team at Saint Joseph Hospital and is
involved in the educational programs at his church.
His thirst for knowledge has led him to many travel adventures,
and we’re fortunate he will be coming this month to share about one of
his favorite trips. He enjoys blending education and entertainment in his
myriad presentations, which range from travelogues, local history and a “People, Places and Things”
series to a “Then and Now” series on the history of holidays.
This will be Tipton’s first time presenting at Bishop Spencer Place, and he will be presenting
a travelogue on The Idiosyncrasies of Europe — a topic that is sure to include new and interesting
facts, even for those who have traveled to Europe many times. Please join us for this presentation at
3:00 on Wednesday, January 20, in the Westport Room.
LET’S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES
The 1940 movie, Rebecca, is the story of a young woman (Joan Fontaine) who
marries a fascinating widower only to learn that she must live in the shadow of his former
wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to
grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence
Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson),
the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Experience this Hitchcockian gothic tale that won an Academy Award in
cinematography with our movie expert, Robert Butler, at 2:00 on Friday, January 8, in the
Westport Room.
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SERVE AND SPIKE CHAIR VOLLEYBALL!
Chair volleyball is all the rage and we are excited to be starting a class right here
at BSP! Chair volleyball is a much greater workout than expected. With movement
comes benefits to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems while
players can also see an improvement in their hand-eye
coordination. This will not be a competitive activity, but more of an
opportunity for residents to get together, socialize and have lots of
laughs and fun!
We can’t wait for the premiere class which will be at 2:00 on
Friday, January 22, in the Westport Room.
PATRICIA LYONS: A TOUCH OF CLASS & FRIENDS
Patricia Lyons (or "Princess”) has become a well-known artist for a velvety voice
that can turn into a lion's growl when singing the blues. Patricia has had an extensive
performing schedule throughout her career and you can always find her on cruise ships,
at jazz festivals, conferences and hotels. She has also toured with such acclaimed artists
as B.B. King, Little Richard, Etta James, Eartha Kitt, Al Green and Gladys Knight, to name
just a few.
Now is our chance to experience her talent again! Please join us at 3:00 on
Wednesday, January 27, in the Madison Living Room.
DAN MEERS — AKA KC WOLF — TO GIVE INSPIRATIONAL TALK AT BSP
KC Wolf is one of the most entertaining mascots in professional sports and is the first NFL
mascot to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. He brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to
sports competitions, charity events, parties, conventions and any other event that brings people
together! KC Wolf has entertained fans of all ages and has become a popular attraction year after year
at sporting events, community activities, conventions, parades and numerous other events.
We’re not revealing any secrets, but under that costume is
the accomplished Dan Meers and he is in high demand as a
humorous and motivational speaker. His life experiences have
afforded him the philosophy that laughter and a cheerful heart are
good medicine.
Dan’s optimism, faith and love for life are contagious and
make him an inspiration to many. Please come to meet and
enjoy KC Wolf at 3:00 on Thursday, January 14, in the Westport
Room. We think you will be surprised at what you learn!
LUNCH OUT AT AFFARE
Join us to savor modern German cuisine created from fresh, seasonal and local
products. Located in the Crossroads Art District, Affäre believes in a farm-to-table
dining experience, and we’re eager to sample their authentic dishes. The BSP bus will
depart at 11:15 on Thursday, January 7. Please remember to sign up with the
Madison or Jefferson concierge.
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GARDEN TIME
Do you itch to get your hands in the dirt? The Garden Committee is made up of people who like
flowers and gardens, experienced or not. Their purpose is to manage the Memorial Garden and
resident garden plots: this includes planning new plantings, shopping for plants and consulting with
John Campbell of Signature Landscaping. You don’t have to dig or plant
to enjoy serving on the Garden Committee. Committee meetings are held
in the Abbey at 2:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months. If you’d
like to join the committee, please call Barbara Weary, the incoming
chairman, by February 1, 2016.
— Article written by Barbara Lee
JOE CARTWRIGHT TO PERFORM, SPONSORED BY COUNTRY CLUB BANK
“One of the brightest stars in the Kansas City Jazz firmament” says Dr. Chuck Berg of JazzTimes
Magazine. Pianist Joe Cartwright has lived, performed and taught in the Kansas City area for more than
thirty years. He is a graduate of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and leads his own duo, trio and
quartet, all while currently serving as musical director for the critically-acclaimed NPR radio show 12th
Street Jump. Joe has performed on and produced numerous recordings.
Mr. Cartwright has been a featured performer with the Kansas City
Symphony and the Independence Symphony, and his trio was featured in a
performance at the 1992 World’s Fair in Seville, Spain, as representatives of
Kansas City Jazz. We are so pleased he is here, thanks to Country Club Bank, at
3:00 on Monday, January 11, in the Madison Living Room.
A special thank you to all residents, family members, board members
and others who donated to our Employee Holiday Fund —
with much gratitude and appreciation for your support throughout the year!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MILESTONES
JEFFERSON/MADISON
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Leita Thompson
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Phoebe Bunting
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Bob Solenberg
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Jerre Steenhof
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David Zoller
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COVENTRY COURT
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Evelyn Smith
Peggy Haskins
IN MEMORY: Congetta (Connie) La Tonia
YORK PLACE
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Dorothy Peavy
Mary Elman
Dolores Gioia
Marie Fellers
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday, January 1
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BISTRO, SALON &
BUSINESS OFFICE CLOSED
New Year’s Feast in the
Canterbury Dining Room 11:00-1:00
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COCKTAIL HOUR
WITH PIANIST
RICH HILL
COCKTAIL HOUR: MUSIC & WINE BAR
Friday, January 29, at 4:30
Madison Living Room/Canterbury Dining Room
Rich Hill will perform while wine is served from 4:30-5:30. You may
choose to listen while you sit in the Pub, dine in the Canterbury Dining
Room or enjoy wine & cocktails in the Madison Living Room.
Daily special and full dinner menu is available,
also with complimentary drinks.
A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM DECEMBER EVENTS
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