July 2014 To the Point web version

TO THE POINT
ON COMMUNITY SERVICE
JULY 2014
1ST DAY OF SIGNUP IS 8:30 AM
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014
UMBRELLA COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
GROUNDS
7/14/14, 1:00 p.m. OUR PLACE
RESIDENT EVENTS
NO MEETING
SAFETY & SECURITY
7/01/14, 11:00 a.m. C.B.
BUDGET & FINANCE
7/17/14, 9:30 a.m. C.H.
UMBRELLA BOARD MEETING
7/22/14, 1:30 p.m. C.H.
KEY
C.H......................COLLIN HALL
T.H..........................TOWN HALL
CLBH....................CLUBHOUSE
C.B........N. COMMUNITY BLDG.
M.P....MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
F.V................FOREST VILLAGE
O.P…………………OUR PLACE
S.C.B.....S. COMMUNITY BLDG.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Center …..….7/16/14, 10:00 a.m. C.H.
Forest ……..7/15/14, 3:30 p.m. S.C.B.
Garden…..….7/21/14, 10:00 a.m., C.B.
Highland…....7/10/14, 10:00 a.m. C.B.
Hilltop………7/10/14, 4:00 p.m. CLBH
Meadow…….7/16/14, 3:00 p.m. C.B.
Washington….7/09/14, 1:30 p.m. C.B.
by Nancy Talley
During one of our DINNER MURDER MYSTERY evenings a neighbor
stopped me to say that he really appreciated my contributions to our
community. I fought back the Puritanical urge to minimize the
compliment and then said, “Thank You.”
I am fully aware that some of the things I do here at Providence Point
are of value to me, and to my neighbors. I heard myself saying to this
kind man, “I believe in contributing to my community by sharing the
things I enjoy doing…and wouldn’t it be a fine place if everyone did
that.” I thanked my neighbor again and went back to my task as
director of the play.
As the days have passed, I find I am thinking about what that would
really mean to our community. You see, I believe that we each have
a gift to give. We each have an interest or skill that every community
needs. Some can repair hinges, some cook, others are techy-nerds,
some love theater. I hear there is a man here who can build shelves
for our much needed storage arrangements. I know one man who
can paint walls and the job looks professional when he is done. His
wife can find a bargain in places most of us don’t think to look. The
music lovers share their love of music. Ad infinitum!
Some of us are good at committee work; some would rather hide
under the bed when called upon to do that service. I know for sure,
with the one exception of Communiversity, my Board-sitting days are
over. I have done that. Old school teachers don’t fade away’ they sit
on educational boards.
I am sure that many folks here at Providence Point don’t think of their
talents and gifts as needed by their neighbors, but they are. However,
I for one am morally opposed to contributing to my community and
suffering while doing it. My philosophy is – “Do it with a glad heart, or
don’t do it.”
As the years go by, I am more and more pleased with my decision to
live here at Providence Point. Where else can an 82 year old woman
teach/direct Shakespeare and laugh herself to sleep over what
happens in rehearsals.
There will always be somebody who does not approve of what you
do. That is a chance you take when you step out into your community.
What I have to say to those folks is – next time, you do it!
Fourth of July Block Party
Friday, July 4 at 1:00 – 4:00 pm
in front of Town Hall
Tickets are now available in the activities office for this FUN annual event. Come enjoy a BBQ lunch provided
by Pacific Northwest Catering.
Pick One:
*BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich*
*BBQ Brat*
*Cheese Burger*
Lunch includes potato chips, country potato salad, a melon wedge and a soft drink.
*After lunch get ready to dance in the streets to the toe-tapping, foot stomping sounds of the “Uptown
Lowdown Jazz Band” (a Providence Point Favorite!)
*Resident Events is once again tapping the keg and sponsoring a “Beer & Wine Garden” with $3 beers
and wine by the glass.
*Other highlights include a shaded tent area, interactive sponsor booths with some fun surprises, ice cream
bars and other fun goodies!
*Our Providence Point Shuttle will also be providing transportation for those who wish to utilize the service.
A pick up schedule will be announced closer to the party.
What to bring: Bring your own lawn chair if you have one (some seating will be available), bring cash for
beer and wine, bring friends and/or family members, and bring your pre-purchased meal ticket. Oh, I almost
forgot the most important thing you should be prepared to bring is the willingness to have a GREAT time!
This party is made possible by the generous donations made by
Our community partners and friends.
A special thank you to all of this year’s sponsors:
Gold Level ($500)
Maria Burke of Coldwell Banker Bain $500
NLS Landscaping Company $500
Silver Level ($200 - 400)
Senior Choice Insurance at Town Hall $400
Spiritwood at Pine Lake $250
Jack Woolsey Carpet Cleaning $200
Dr. Thomas Quickstad DDS $200
University House $200
Providence Point Kiwanis $200
Bronze Level ($100)
A Place For Mom
Synergy
Tickets for this event should be pre-purchased in activities. The cost is $10.00 per person. We ask that
you make a meal decision at the time of purchase.
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PROVIDENCE POINT OFFICES
4135-A Providence Point Drive SE
Issaquah, WA. 98029:
Office phone: 392-9483
Office fax: 392-2530
Pat Rooney ext 22
Community Manager
[email protected]
Cynthia Wirtz ext 22
Office Administrator
[email protected]
Victoria Davenport ext 21
Resident Coordinator
[email protected]
Tim Boone ext 26
Facilities Manager
[email protected]
Tim Hudson ext 32
Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
Nancy Post ext 30
Maintenance Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Poonam Mehta ext 23
eCondo Services Accounting Liason
[email protected]
Lorri Palreiro/Genette Altaras
Phone: 392-1222
Activities Coordinator/Assistant
[email protected]
[email protected]
Security Gate/After Hours 392-2592
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
BELLEVUE SQUARE
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Last Stop
Don’t miss a chance to ride in the comfort of the
Providence Point Shuttle through busy downtown
Bellevue. Let us do the driving for you, not to mention
the parking! Stay all afternoon or get in and out by
lunch. The choice is all yours. The cost is $4.00 for
transportation. The return options are 12:00 p.m. or
3:30 p.m. Sign up in the activities office anytime.
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
PINE LAKE SHOPPING CENTER
1:00 p.m. Last Stop
We run a shuttle up to the Pine Lake Shopping
Center on Bellevue Square days. After the driver
drops off the residents returning from the 12:00 p.m.
run from Bellevue Square he or she will pick up
residents who would like to spend an hour and a half
shopping, banking or enjoying lunch. The shuttle will
return residents to Providence Point at 2:30 p.m. This
is a free service. Sign up in the activities office
anytime.
TUESDAY, JULY 1ST
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
10:00 a.m. Collin Hall
They’re back! Free monthly blood pressure checks.
This service will be provided by a “Helping Hand
Homecare”. Feel free to come and have your blood
pressure check in Collin Hall at 10:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
MOHAI (MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY)
9:30 a.m. Last Stop
Today’s visit is MOHAI your way on the Free First
Thursday trip. Last year you had docent tours and
this year you’re free to explore the museum at your
own pace. They will be conducting public tours you
can take advantage of if you wish. On this special
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day they will also be offering a Lake Union Park Tour
at 12:00 p.m.
MOHAI is the place to discover Seattle, to connect
with our region and its rich history, and to explore
your role in creating our future. The Seattle story is
told through thousands of rare objects and historic
images, and cutting edge hands-on interactive
experiences for all ages that make history come alive
with the unforgettable stories of the men and women
who built Seattle from wilderness to world city.
Whether a first time visitor, or a lifelong resident,
MOHAI is the museum where you explore Seattle
past and present.
You will have a chance to enjoy the new Chocolate
Exhibit: From rainforest treasure to luscious treat—
immerse yourself in the world of chocolate! This
summer, MOHAI invites you to journey through
history to get the story behind the treat in this exciting
exhibition, developed by The Field Museum in
Chicago. Begin in the rainforest with the unique cacao
tree, visit the ancient Maya civilization of Central
America, and discover what chocolate meant nearly
1,500 years ago. Travel northward to the Aztec
civilization of 16th-century Mexico, where cacao
seeds were so valuable they were used as money.
Discover chocolate’s introduction into the upper
class of European society, and its transformation
into the mass-produced world commodity that we
know today. Chocolate will engage your senses and
reveal facets of this sumptuous sweet that you’ve
never thought about before.
After learning about chocolate’s impact across the
globe, visitors will be able to get a taste of the past
and present of local chocolate culture, through
artifacts and photographs pulled from the MOHAI
archives to share the stories of beloved Seattle
chocolate-makers and confectioners. Learn about
what’s behind the wrapper of your favorite chocolate
bar!
If the Chocolate exhibit makes you hungry you can
pop in to the Compass Café for a bite to eat while
enjoying spectacular views of Lake Union. The cost
of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. Signup Day
is June 26. You can sign up in the activities
office on or after this date.
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THURSDAY, JULY 3RD
ALL VILLAGE SOCIAL HOUR
5:00 p.m. Clubhouse
You’re invited to join this informal gathering of
Providence Point residents on the 1st Thursday of the
month to enjoy the company of friends and the
opportunity to meet new ones. New residents are
always welcome.
Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share.
Remember to wear your nametag.
FRIDAY, JULY 4TH
4TH OF JULY BLACK PARTY
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. In front of Town Hall
It’s not too late to purchase your tickets to this BIG
event! See all of the details on page 2. No regular
Shuttle service down to Issaquah. There will be
shuttle service available to transport you to and from
the party.
EVERY MONDAY, JULY 7, 14, 21 & 28TH
HAPPY HOUR
5:00 p.m. South Community Building
Happy Hour every Monday night at the South
Community Building in Forest Village at 5:00 p.m.
Come as you are. Bring something to drink and enjoy
your neighbors. This is a great way for people from all
villages to get to know each other.
TUESDAY, JULY 8TH
BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN TOUR
& LUNCH AT
9:15 p.m. Last Stop
On this beautiful summer day you will have the
opportunity to enjoy a docent/docents led tour of the
Gardens as well as the brand new Visitor Center. The
Botanical Gardens is a collection of different gardens
all in one place from the Fuchsia Garden to the
Rhododendron Glen. You’ll have the opportunity to
take a walk on the wild side with the Ravine Experience
on a 150 ft. suspension bridge that cuts through the
forest.
Quite certainly the Gardens Tour will help you to work
up a good appetite, so it’s off to the Tap House Grill in
Bellevue for a tasty lunch and a cold beer (optional).
The Tap house Grill offers up a varied array of foods
so we’re sure everyone will find something delicious to
eat. You can order from their $9.95 lunch special menu
or straight from their full menu options. The full menu
offers sushi, pasta, burgers and entrée salads. A copy
of the menu is available for viewing in activities or you
may go to their website www.taphousegrill.com. The
cost of this trip is $5.00. Signup Day is June 26.
You can sign up in the activities office on or
after this date.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH
FISH & CHOWDER FEED
5:30 p.m. Our Place
Back by popular demand we’re bringing back fish
night for an encore performance, but were changing up the menu.
Starter Choices are:
Maytag Blue Cheese Salad or Three Melon Mix
with Balsamic Reduction
Your entrée choices are:
Broiled Rock Cod with Citrus Butter, or Grilled
Prawn Skewers
With Scalloped Potatoes & Grilled Vegetables
Dessert: Peach & Blackberry Cobbler
There will be a cash bar with beer and wine available. Tickets for this dinner are $15.00 and are now
on sale in activities.
THURSDAY, JULY 10TH
SILVER REEF CASINO RESORT AND WHALE
WATCHING TRIP
1:00 p.m. Last Stop
Register now for this fun summertime overnight trip!
You’re invited to enjoy this unforgettable overnight
package for one low price. You’ll start off with a
great hotel experience at the Silver Reef Hotel,
Casino and Spa combined with a full day Whale
Watching Adventure Cruise in the scenic San Juan
Islands.
Your package includes:
Hotel Stay
· All Meals
· Deluxe Accommodations
· $10 Slot Play and $5 Table Match Play
Whale Watching Cruise Adventure
· 8 Hours of exploring the San Juan Islands
aboard the Victoria Star
· Dedicated Whale Watching
· 2 Hour Shore Visit to Friday Harbor
· Delicious Northwest Salmon and BBQ
Chicken Lunch
Tickets for this trip are now sold out.
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SUNDAY, JULY 13TH
SEATTLE MARINER’S GAME
“OAKLAND A’s”
11:30 a.m. Last Stop
Today Mariner fans will enjoy a Sunday afternoon
game against our division rivals the Oakland Athletics.
Grab your hats, sunscreen and foam fingers and hop
aboard the Providence Point bus to cheer our boys in
blue onto victory. Tickets for this trip are sold out.
TUESDAY, JULY 15TH
DECEPTION PASS WALK & CRUISE
9:00 a.m. Last Stop
Deception Pass State Park is a 4,134-acre marine
and camping park with 77,000-feet of saltwater
shoreline, and 33,900-feet of freshwater shoreline on
three lakes. Rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent
waters of Deception Pass. The park is outstanding for
breath-taking views, old-growth forests, abundant
wildlife, sand dunes, 174 varieties of birds,
spectacular views of shoreline, mountains, islands,
and sunsets make this park a favorite for visitors to
the Northwest.
Today you’ll participate in a 1.2 mile interpretive walk
with a park ranger on a well maintained ADA trail.
After the walk, it’s time to enjoy a boxed lunch in the
picnic area before boarding the bus to head to the
boat dock at Cornet Bay for a thrilling, exciting and
safe guided boat tour of Deception Pass.
to know as much as possible about tea. Fortunately, we have an expert close by.
This “superfood” beverage is the professional
passion of our guest speaker, Roberta Fuhr, the
proprietor of Experience Tea Studio in Issaquah. As
a Certified Tea Specialist she will lead us in a
discovery of “true tea” including the ideal steeping
times and water temperatures for all varieties.
Everyone will be offered a tasting of each tea that
she steeps during her presentation.
Then we will move to Our Place to share lunch and
maybe some continuing conversation about what
we just experienced with our tea tasting. We are
serving a Salad Trio (chicken, pasta and fruit salads
for each plate) with croissant and sherbet for
dessert. Wine is available for $5.
Sign up begins Thursday, June 26th at 8:30am in
Collin Hall and continues on the Garden Club
bulletin board through July 9th OR until we reach
the maximum of 40 reservations. The cost for this
day of learning and lunch is $17. Please submit your
check when you sign up in Collin Hall or place it in
the Garden Club box if signing up on the bulletin
board. **from PCC Taste magazine; March 2014
This cruise will take you out under the Deception Pass
Bridge and out beyond Deception Island. There are
many wonders to see during this beautiful naturalistguided tour and much wildlife to enjoy. The cost of
this scenic trip is $45.00 and is all-inclusive. Bring
extra money for a possible ice cream stop on the way
home. You need to make a sandwich choice at the
time of sign up. Your choices are a Ham & Swiss
Croissant or a Turkey Swiss BLT. Signup Day is
June 26. You can sign up in the activities office
on or after this date.
TUESDAY, JULY 15TH
GARDEN CLUB WELCOMES GUEST SPEAKER
ROBERTA FUHR
10:00 a.m. Collin Hall
Followed by lunch at 12 noon Our Place
Did you know that tea consumption is associated with
longevity around the world, improved heart health,
better immune systems, reduced cancer risks, stronger bones, and better dental health?** With a stellar
reputation like this, it seems to be a good idea for us
[email protected].
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THURSDAY, JULY 17TH
DINE OUT “PONTI SEAFOOD GRILL
4:00 p.m. Last Stop
For over 20 years, the owners and the staff of Ponti
Seafood Grill in Fremont have offered their guests
fine service and a phenomenal cuisine. Located on
Seattle's Ship Canal, this restaurant boasts four
private dining rooms and two outdoor patios with
spectacular views of the water and the Fremont &
Aurora bridges. The ambiance makes Ponti the
perfect place to enjoy a quiet dinner or to host a
wedding, banquet, or corporate event.
Executive Chef Alvin Binuya has long-standing
relationships with local farmers & fishermen, so
guests of Ponti Seafood can enjoy the freshest
Seafood. With eclectic flavors ranging from panAsian, Mediterranean, classic European and Pacific
Northwest fusion
Ponti is noted as "Best Seafood Restaurant, Best
Northwest" in Seattle Magazine and as Gourmet
Magazine's "Top Table." The cost of this trip is $6.00
for transportation. Dinner is at your own expense.
Signup Day is June 26. You can sign up in the
activities office on or after this date.
THURSDAY, JULY 17TH
RACQUET CLUB SOCIAL
5:00 p.m. Clubhouse
Remember to put this date on your calendar for our
third Thursday social. Please bring a tasty appetizer
to share along with your favorite libation. Bringing
your own place settings will make it easier to clean
up for all. Questions? Call Gary at (509) 899-017.
a poor dairyman living in Tsarist Russia in 1905 with
his wife and five daughters. Tevye works to uphold
his family’s Jewish customs in the face of an evolving
social and political landscape, and the constant
threat of revolution. Themes of community, family,
tradition, and coping with change are all integral to
the story, as well as warmth, honestly, and humor.
Musical
numbers
include
“Matchmaker,
Matchmaker”, “Tradition”, “Do You Love Me?”, and
of course the popular “If I Were a Rich Man.”
We will be enjoying the Sunday matinee followed by
a BBQ meal. You will have a choice of Salmon, Steak
or Chicken at the time you sign up. The cost of this
outdoor experience is $38.00 and includes the show,
the BBQ dinner and your transportation. Tickets are
now on sale in activities. No need to wait until
Signup Day.
TUESDAY, JULY 22ND
BIG FOUR ICE CAVES & LUNCH
9:00 a.m. Last Stop
Today we’re going on an easy hike/walk to the Four
Big Ice Caves in Granite Falls. The trail starts at the
site of the old Big Four Hotel, now gone, but it was
turned into a picnic area. A board walk provides an
easy passage through a bog and beaver pond area.
Then a little bit of pavement, just before you cross
the South Fork Stillaguamish River and a short
bridge across Ice Creek. Then we’ll continue on up
the hill, through old growth timber. Looking across
the stream you can see De Campo Peak. Finally you
reach the base Big Four Mountain, towering 6,135
ft. above you, after a short walk to the outlook you
can see the ice fields and sometimes the ice caves.
SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
SNOQUALMIE FALLS FOREST THEATER
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
& BBQ DINNER
1:00 p.m. Last Stop
Come join us for a trip to the Snoqualmie Falls
Forest Theater for Fiddler on the Roof, performed
in our outdoor amphitheater under a canopy of trees.
Just east of Seattle, the theater combines great
entertainment, a beautiful wooded setting, views of
Snoqualmie Falls, and their signature BBQ dinners
to create a truly unique experience. Join them for
the 50 year anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof’s
Broadway debut!
An unforgettable musical steeped in tradition and
rich detail, Fiddler on the Roof is the story of Tevye,
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The trail has been improved for wheel chairs. If you
look back down the trail you can see Devils Peak, to
your left and Mt. Dickerman on your right.
After enjoying your hike/walk we’ll head to Playa
Bonita in downtown Granite Falls for a delicious
Mexican lunch. They offer daily lunch specials ranging
from $6.95 to $8.95. The cost of this trip is $12.00 for
transportation. Lunch is at your own expense. Signup
Day is June 26. You can sign up in the activities
office on or after this date.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD
BOOK CLUB
7:00 p.m. Winthrop Building
The Providence Point Book Club will meet at 7:00
pm on Wednesday, July 23rd in the Winthrop Building
(Washington Village).
We will be discussing The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie
Benjamin.
Acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the
curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most
extraordinary couples: Charles Lindbergh and Anne
Morrow Lindbergh. The author shows the reader the
indispensable woman behind the legendary man.
When Anne Morrow, a shy, self-effacing college
senior with hidden literary aspirations, travels to
Mexico City to spend Christmas with her family, she
meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his
celebrated 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic.
Enthralled by Charles’s assurance and fame, Anne
is certain the aviator has scarcely noticed her. But
she is wrong. Charles sees in Anne a kindred spirit,
a fellow adventurer, and her world will be changed
forever. The two marry in a headline-making
wedding. In the years that follow, Anne becomes the
first licensed female glider pilot in the United States.
But despite this and other major achievements, she
is viewed merely as the aviator’s wife. The fairy-tale
life she once longed for will bring heartbreak and
hardships, ultimately pushing her to reconcile her
need for love and her desire for independence.
Through the prism of the Lindberghs’ blustery
marriage, a portrait emerges of a truly extraordinary
woman …one who soared to great heights and
descended into unimaginable depths. The reader will
learn how she emerged from the journey.
“Utterly unforgettable” Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
All interested residents are invited to join our
discussion. Call Barbara Beyers with any questions
(391 5952)
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THURSDAY, JULY 24TH
THE TEA ROOM AT PORT GAMBLE
“CHOCOLATE HIGH TEA”
9:15 a.m. Last Stop
First stop, Edmond’s ferry terminal where we’ll board
the Kingston Ferry. Just a short distance from the
Kingston dock you’ll find a treasured gem, the Tea
Room at Port Gamble.
Take a step back in time. You will find traditional
Victorian ambiance with a touch of class at the Tea
Room, yet with a casual atmosphere that beckons
guests to return time and again. Tucked away in historic
Port Gamble, it really isn't that far from Seattle and the
larger cities that dot the east side of Puget Sound.
Today you’ll enjoy their chocolate High Tea. The menu
includes:
A Variety of Tea Sandwiches
Scone of your choice w/Devonshire Cream, Jam or
Lemon Curd
Tea Cookie, Petit Four Cake or Cream Puffs
A Truffle of Your Choice
Fresh Fruit with Chocolate Fondue
Choice of Tea or French Press Coffee
After your tea step in to their gift shop and pick up some
of their handmade chocolates and tea to bring home
to enjoy. If the weather is agreeable you’ll have time to
explore some of the shops, the Historic Museum and
the Country Store before heading back to the ferry
dock. The cost of this trip is $45.00 and is all-inclusive.
Signup Day is June 26. You can sign up in the
activities office on or after this date.
JULY 25, 26 &27TH
PROVIDENCE POINT
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Collin Hall at Town Hall
You’ll find treasures galore at this over the top
rummage sale. Tell your friends and family to come
and shop at this annual Resident Events fundraiser. All
of the proceeds go towards bringing quality activities
and activity enhancements to our great community.
It’s not too late to donate GOOD QUALITY items for
our sale. Are you interested in helping out during the
sale? We have a signup sheet posted down outside of
the activities office for volunteer opportunities. We’ll
see you all at the SALE!!!
MONDAY, JULY 26TH
BARKING FROG GOURMET FOOD TRUCK DINNER
5:00 p.m. Town Hall
As promised we’d experiment with bringing food
trucks here for your dining pleasure. So to kick this
trial off I thought we’d bring up a gourmet food
truck. Many Providence Point residents have enjoyed dining at the Barking Frog in Woodinville so
why not bring the great food here.
Your three course meal will begin with:
Grilled Focaccia Charcuterie
Herbed Goat Cheese/Pot Figs/Toasted
Hazelnut/Balsamic Reduction
Choose an Entree
Bleu Burger with Candied Bacon/Grilled
Peach/Cabrales Cheese/Arugula Aioli
Columbia River Steelhead Sandwich with Macrina
Potato Roll/Remoulade/Spicy Slaw, Tomato
Portobello Polenta Soufflé with Grilled
Asparagus/Smoked Almond/Herb Pistou
Choose a Side
Baby Spinach Salad with Marinated Mushrooms,
Toasted Almonds/Dried Cranberries/Sharp
Cheddar/Creamy Bacon Dressing
Or Truffle Parmesan Fries
You don’t have to make a food decisions until the
evening of the event unless you want the vegetarian option. The cost of this special dinner is
$34.00 and includes dessert & beverage. Activities
will also host a complimentary bar with assorted
wines and beer to for those who purchase a dinner
ticket. Tickets must be pre-purchased in activities.
We need a minimum of 60 to make this a go.
Enjoy a picnic dinner outside on the Collin Hall
lawn or bring your meal into Collin Hall.
SUNDAY, JULY 27TH
AFTERNOON MOVIE
2:00 p.m. Clubhouse
This month’s movie will be shown on the large T.V.
in the Clubhouse on the 4th Sunday. Light
refreshments will be available and hopefully a brief
discussion before or after the film. I would like to
hear from you with any suggestions you may have.
Do you have any DVDs to share “Great Moldy
Oldies” or Great Cowboy Flicks? Call Bobbie
Royalty 392-4280. See you May 25, at 2:00 p.m.
and consult Channel 8 for the movie title.
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TUESDAY, JULY 29TH
PARAMOUNT THEATER “BOOK OF MORMON”
6:15 p.m. Last Stop
Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it “the best
musical of this century.” Entertainment Weekly says
it’s “the funniest musical of all time.” From South Park
creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, it’s The Book of
Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best
Musical. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it “a
crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry.”
Contains explicit language. For more information,
please visit BookofMormonTheMusical.com. Tickets
for this event were pre-sold.
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST
SEATTLE SUMMER TIME SHUTTLE
10:00 a.m. Last Stop
Seattle is a great place to spend an afternoon during
the summer season. It’s Seattle your way for the day!
For your downtown enjoyment the Seattle Shuttle
includes three drop-off locations in Seattle: Pioneer
Square, West Lake Mall and Pike Place Market. The
cost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. Signup Day
is June 26. You can sign up in the activities office
on or after this date.
REGISTER EARLY
AUGUST 12-14TH
PROVIDENCE POINT & VICTORIA CLIPPER
VICTORIA BC EXCURSION
Prices start at $300 pp based on Double Occupancy &
$455 pp Single
Enjoy a two night stay at the Chateau Victoria. The
Victoria Clipper departs Seattle at 7:30 am and
arrives in Victoria BC at 10:30 am. You depart
Victoria at 5:30 pm on August 14, arriving in Seattle
at 8:15 pm. The price includes an onboard breakfast
basket and onboard dinner basket on your return
voyage, Mini Coach transfers between terminal and
hotel, and your hotel accommodations. There are
optional add on packages: Afternoon Tea at the
Fairmont Empress: $57.50 pp & Combo Tour
Butchart Gardens and City Tour: $55.00. You can
just do your own thing for 2 days or join in on these
group excursions. We have stayed at the Chateau
Victoria before and they take very good care of us.
The hotel is in walking distance of the wonderful
waterfront with artists, eateries, shopping and more!
Call or see Lorri in activities to design your special
package. Space is limited to 22 so make your
arrangements as soon as possible
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST
12:00 p.m. Last Stop
Ballroom dancing never looked so hot! You've
watched them light up the TV screen at home. Now,
this summer, prepare to be dazzled by the stars from
your favorite shows together on the 5th Avenue
stage. For one weekend only, the stars of So You
Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, and
finalists from American Idol will gather together to
rock Seattle in the biggest dance concert of the year.
With a cast this hot, tickets are going fast. Reserve
yours now and don't miss all the dips, leaps, and
waltzing fun! The cost of this trip is$69.00 and
includes your orchestra seats and transportation.
Now on sale in activities.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH
SPONSORED BY RESIDENT EVENTS
SUMMER CONCERT & BARBEQUE
“VENTURA HIGHWAY REVISITED”
5:00 p.m. Collin Hall Lawn
Join the Resident Events Committee as we
celebrate summer with this late August concert
event. We start off with a BBQ dinner with Cheese
Burgers, Macaroni Salad, Fruit and Chips. Resident
Events will also provide dessert, lemonade, beer &
wine.
Providence Point welcomes back Ventura Highway
Revisited for an evening of acoustic rock of the 70s.
Their repertoire includes songs by America, Crosby,
Stills and Nash, The Eagles, James Taylor and more.
Last fall when they were here we danced the night
away, so you don’t want to miss this one! Tickets
for this event go on sale July 1. The cost of this
concert and BBQ is $15.00 per person and includes
your dinner and the show.
ON YOUR OWN
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS,
11:00 am – 3:00 pm, through September
Issaquah Valley Trolley
BOARD AT THE Old Issaquah Train Depot. Trolley
leaves every half hour; rides take 20-25 minutes.
Over the course of a half-mile of track from the Depot
across Front St. to the East Fork of Issaquah Creek
and back, riders will get an inkling of what it was like
to travel from Issaquah by rail in the early days.
Conductors will entertain passengers with stories
about Issaquah, which began to grow after the
Seattle Lake Shore & Eastern Railway came to town
in 1888.
Passengers will purchase boarding passes at the
ticket window in the Depot waiting room. The fare is
$5 per person, which includes admission also to the
Depot Museum and the Gilman Town Hall Museum.
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Children 5 or younger ride free, as do members of the
Museums. Ticket holders may visit the museums any
open day at their convenience.
Trolley car #519 was built 1925 and originally ran in
Lisbon, Portugal. After duty in Aspen, Colorado it was
acquired by the Issaquah History Museums in 2003,
then refitted in 2012 by the Gomaco trolley Company
of Ida Grove, Iowa. Several volunteer positions are
open.
For more information, contact the Issaquah Valley
Trolley at 425-392-1821, or
[email protected].
THURSDAY, JULY 24TH
26th
Annual Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz!
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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The 26 annual Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz
event will be taking place on Thursday, July 24th at
Boehms Candies in Issaquah from 5:30 to 8:30 pm!
Spend on enchanted evening enjoying the beautiful
grounds of Boehm’s Candies; sample signature
dishes from local restaurateurs and taste great
Washington wines and ales. Sway to live jazz for a
singing, swinging good time while you mingle with
friends and have your caricature portrait drawn. As a
grand finale, take a walk on the dark side – of
chocolate, with a tour of Boehm’s Chocolate factory
and succumb to their sweet temptations!
Tickets are $40 before July 18th and $45 after. We are
also offering a Designated Driver price of $20 before
July 18th and $25 after! Tickets can be purchased at
www.cwatj.org or by calling the Issaquah Chamber
office at 425-392-0661. Limited tickets are available
and are selling quickly, so don’t miss your chance
before the event is sold out.
Also, don’t forget to wear your walking shoes as some
of the pathways are gravel! Participants must be at
least 21 years of age.
Ambles with Alex.
Our two trips in August are:
Thursday August 7th: We will explore The Mercer
Slough followed by lunch at the Pancake Corral on
Bellevue Way.
Thursday August 21st: Return trip to Winslow
traveling by the Bainbridge Island Ferry. Lunch at
The Fork & Spoon.
The trip on August 7th. will be a carpool event. On
August 21st we will bus to Seattle from the Highlands
Park & Ride, then the ferry. This is a relatively short
hike, but seems to be a popular event with the group.
We may decide to eat at a different restaurant.
Previously, we have tried Don's Marina Grill and
Cafe Nola. If anyone has another suggestion, please
contact me. Alex. [email protected]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH
BELLEVUE ART MUSEUM
“THE INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF ORIGAMI” EXHIBIT
11:30 a.m. Last Stop (Bellevue Square Shuttle)
A docent led tour of Folding Paper:The Infinite
Possibilities
of Origami at the Bellevue Art
Museum will be offered by PP resident and volunteer
docent Barbara Beyers on August 7th. Over 140 works by
45 master folders from 16 countries showcase the power
and potential of contemporary origami. If there is time,
and based upon your interest, we can also explore The
Art of Gamen - ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM THE
JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT CAMPS, (19421946). Gaman (pronounced gah-mon) means to endure
the seemingly unbearable with patience and dignity.
For your convenience, you can take the PP Bus to
Bellevue Square on Wednesday,August 7th.
WINE & FOOD SOCIETY
AT PROVIDENCE POINT
On May 16th, thanks to Pat King’s fantastic organization,
47 members of the Wine & Food Society at Providence
Point enjoyed a leisure scenic ride to Chelan wine
country. We spent the day touring 5 wineries, sampling
their various wines and champagnes. Wine and
champagne accompanied a wonderful lunch at Tsillan
Winery amidst their spectacular gardens. Dinner was a
lovely buffet at Chateau Faire Le Pont in Wenatchee.
Then home while watching a full length movie en-route.
It was a great day.
The “Mini Event” at Capri Cellars was a big hit. Reserved
spots went quickly. With such great success with this first
mini event, Janet Eder organized another mini for 40
members which was held June 17th at Finn’s Bistro on
Front Street. More “Mini Events” to follow.
Our summer event “A Hawaiian Luau” organized by
Wendy Lucas will be July 11th at the clubhouse. In
addition to an authentic catered Hawaiian dinner, we will
be treated to a performance of the dancers from the
Melelani Hula Studio. A hula contest will be held and
winners will be announced in next month’s to the point.
Unfortunately Crystal Mtn cancelled their Pereisid Meteor
candlelight dinner & show. Bummer!! However Geniece
Gregory has arranged for the members to be able to enjoy
“An August Evening on the Patio” at the Sammamish
Plateau Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, August
13. Joanne Madget, a member of the Plateau Club has
graciously sponsored our organization.
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The Wine & Food Society board members are hard at work
finding new and exciting venues and organizing some
spectacular events for the membership. A survey was sent
to all members for their input to help the board to
accomplish this task.
FROM THE LIBRARY
King County Library System has a service to bring books
to places for people who cannot easily get to one of their
library branches. It used to be called the Traveling Library,
and then was changed to Books 2 Go. They serve many
senior residence communities, as well as day care
providers. Currently, they come to Providence Point on
the 3rd Wednesday of each month, between 11:00 a.m.
and 12 noon.
They usually bring several book carts with books (many
large print) and DVD’s, which may be checked out while
they are here. If you make arrangements with them (and
have a King County Library card), they will also bring any
available items you have put on reserve. You need to
come to the North Community Building during the time of
their visit to pick up your reserves or check out any of the
materials they have on hand. They do not leave leftover
items at Providence Point. Items checked out through this
service will be due the 3rd Wednesday of the following
month, but may be dropped off at our Providence Point
library (in the drawer labeled KCLS). We keep them on
a cart in the locked Library office and put them out on a
table for return during their next visit.
If you have questions about this service, you can call King
County Library System headquarters in Issaquah, or ask
me, Nan Lopis, Providence Point Librarian. (425-837-3704)
Thanks go to everyone who worked on the Book Sale this
year! I had a wonderful committee and was able to rely
on them to handle most of the jobs in moving boxes to the
garage for storage, sorting books, getting out publicity,
and signing up volunteers to work during the days of the
sale. The leftover books have been donated to “Discover
Books,” an organization which collects books to give to
libraries or other places that need book donations. They
also recycle books that can no longer be used, and the
money raised from this recycling is also used to help
provide books to places that need them. You can find
their blue collection bins in the back corner of the parking
lot by the Target store in Issaquah.
We have had so many donations that I have spent most
of my time these past few months going through them and
saving ones to use in our Providence Point Library, and
my office space is completely filled with books to be added
to the Library!. The garage sale takes over the storage
garage immediately after the books from the Book Sale
are moved out, so we have NO STORAGE AREA FOR
BOOKS during June and July. Also, I will be away on a
trip during most of August, so I really need everyone to
keep library donations in their homes until
September! I need to be able to “weed” out unused
books from our library and replace them with the ones
donated more recently. I will be doing a library inventory,
and checking the circulation cards to find out when the
book was last used, so please be sure to put the current
date--month, day, and (most important) YEAR-- on the
card whenever you borrow an item from our library! Nan
Lopis, Librarian
KNIT OR CROCHET FOR MARIANWOOD’S
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Help create Prayer Shawls for residents and patients of
Marianwood. Recipients and their families deeply
appreciate this expression of love and care. For more
information, or to donate Lion Brand “Homespun” yarn,
contact Marianwood Auxiliary member Pauline Jennings,
a Providence Point resident, at 392-4194, or Chaplain
Johann Neethling at Marianwood.
THE ISSAQUAH WOMEN’S CLUB
The Issaquah Women’s Club is a local group of women
who have joined forces in the spirit of friendship and
service. Several of your Providence Point neighbors are
members. We meet monthly, we have a book group and
a lunch bunch, we donate to local charities, and we fund
college scholarships for Issaquah area girls. If you are
interested in joining us, please contact me, Louise
Demetrescu
(Highland
Village),
at
[email protected], or our Membership
Chair Patti Anderson at 425-391-2309, or visit our website
at www.issaquahwomensclub.org. We look forward to
meeting you!
PEO GROUP
All activie and inactive PEO’s are invited to join our
group here at Providence Point. We meet monthly
for coffee and conversation. For more information
and to join call Alice Warm at 313-9132
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
has an active branch in Issaquah. For more information
call Kathryn at (425) 970-3993 or Jane at (425) 557-3785.
JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY CHORUS
The Bellepoint Chorus rehearsals are on Thursdays at
2:00 p.m. at Bellewood. No auditions required. Come and
be a part of a group that brings music and joy to local
nursing homes and senior residences. For more
information please call Nayna McLennan at 837-0933.
RACQUET CLUB
We will have official PLAYING times beginning in May
Tennis
Pickleball
10 –12 Tuesdays
Saturdays
1 – 3 Mondays
Tuesdays
Fridays
Saturdays
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ATTENTION BRIDGE PLAYERS
The Round Robin I 2014-2015 season begins in
September and ends next June. We play in teams of two
(women, men, couples all welcome), twice a month,
hosting in alternate homes according to each team’s
printed schedule. Scores are turned in to a designated
box in Town Hall when a game is completed, and tallied
at season’s end for monetary prizes awarded at the
POOL NEWS
end-of-season luncheon and bridge party in June. An
Key pad locks were installed on the doors leading to the
entry fee of $25.00 per person covers all costs, including
pool. This is to meet the new King County Health
Department Safety Code. The combination for the keypad the luncheon. Present members can sign up at the
upcoming June 23rd luncheon, and we encourage
lock is 1465.
newcomers who would like to join us or to have more
information to call Joan Irvine – 391-6815 or Dorothy Moll
KIWANIS BOX
There is a pick-up box in the mailroom in Collin Hall. Please – 391-2738. If you’d like to play bud don’t have a partner,
drop off non-perishable food items and good clean clothing we’ll try to help you find one. Deadline for sign-up is
for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Please make sure August 1st.
all of your items are in bags. This organization serves
KIWANIS THANKS PROVIDENCE PT. RESIDENTS
approximately 3,000 individuals each month. Please help
Thank
you Providence Point residents for your generous
the Kiwanis Club keep their box in Collin Hall full of food
support
of the Kiwanis Annual May Fund Drive!
and clothing for the needy. For more information call
Contributions
from over 400 residents exceeded the
George Ross 391-5365.
$25,000 goal for the drive.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month. Place:
Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745
Front Street South, Issaquah. Group facilator:
Suzanna Eller, MSW. For further information: email
[email protected].
GIFT OF SIGHT
Each May the Kiwanis Club campaigns for a diverse group
of local nonprofits. By supporting these outstanding
charities, you have contributed to a stronger and healthier
community. Providence Point residents have contributed
over $125,000 to local charities through the past five
Kiwanis annual drives, 2010-2014. This exceptional effort
puts Providence Point on the map as a solid community
KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKING GROUP
Are you a knitter? Do you have any needlework projects you citizen in Issaquah and the Eastside.
enjoy? Did you know we have a group that meets every
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse? This is a chance Keep up to date with Providence Point Kiwanis by visiting
to work together and socialize on a weekly basis. If you have their new website at : www.providencepointkiwanis.org
any questions about the group just drop by the clubhouse.
Used glasses are needed for distributing to Third World
countries. Place your unbroken glasses with case, if
possible, in the Kiwanis S.O.S. collection box. You’ll find it
in the area next to Activities, near the Food and Clothing
Bank items. Thank you!
QUILTERS GROUP
Are you interested in quilting? We have a group of quilters
that meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Craftroom
at the North Community Building (Library). Our group makes
children’s quilts for “Project Linus.”
BRIDGE
Bridge, every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Community
Building. Drop-ins welcome. Questions? Call Ginny Johnson
at 313-9359
BRIDGE FOR FUN
Meets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose
Room. This group is for anyone who is interested in brushing
up on your game or may have just finished a beginning
bridge class. Everyone is welcome.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. In the N. Community
Building For more information contact Glenn Buckholt,
391-7780 or Mary Lou Standerfer, 837-1466.
Helping Hand at Providence Point:
Hi neighbor, I am your helping hand at Providence Point,
and I live here, too. What do you need help with?
Transportation, errands, shopping, help with meals,
appointments, excursions, laundry, animal care or some
handy work? Please stop struggling and call me.
Whatever it is, together we can figure out how to get it
done. Call Sue (425) 392-4567.
Bloom With Flowers
Providing Quality Assistance and caring: Home care
and companionship for shut-ins. Grocery shopping
and running errands, transportation for medical care,
airport and other chores? Two drivers & two cars
available. Call your neighbors here at Providence
Point: Darlene Flowers and Chuck Rugtvedt at
(home) 425 837-5309 or (cell) 206 406-7603.
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Raynor Lilleby
Garden Village
Passed Away May 28, 2014
Kathy Lilleby
Garden Village
Passed Away June 16, 2014
Guide to Advertisers
BEAUTY OR PERSONAL
Connie Leung Hair Stylist
HOME / AUTO SERVICES
BANK & FINANCIAL
6
Seeley & Assoc. LLC
9
REAL ESTATE
DENTAL & MEDICAL
Bellewood Retirement
7
3
Choice
3
Providence Marianwood
6
5
Senior Choice Medicare
7
Coldwell Banker Bain
Real Estate
Senior Helpers
9
Fairwinds
15
Synergy Homecare
9
Spiritwood
14
Thomas Quickstad DDS
3
Always Best Care
11
Companion Care
Alonzo Anderson
Residential Painting
6
Automeister
6
Autoworks of Issaquah
9
GEO Clean
4
Gilman Auto Body
12
Michael’s Carpet
Cleaning
6
National Door
9
Ron Lievens
6
Woolsey Carpet Cleaning 4
DINING
Holiday Inn Junipers
10
PROVIDENCE POINT DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BUSINESS INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MIGHT ADVERTISE IN THIS PUBLICATION
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Sandy Painter
4151 220th Place SE
Center Village, Bldg. 12
#392-0406
From: Issaquah, WA
Lina Chi
4209 223rd Place SE
Center Village, Bldg. 24
#606-6550
From: Sammamish, WA
George & Laura Crowder
4200 Providence Point Drive SE
Center Village, Bldg. 25
George #425.269-4986
Laura #425.269-7550
From: Sammamish, WA
Virginia Hershey & Rick Jesus
4049 220th Place SE
Meadow Village, Bldg. 40
#206.714-9300
From: Issaquah, WA
Leah Humphrey
3941 226th Place SE #201
Washington Village, Bldg. 54
#392-0307
From: North Bend, WA
Ernie & Janet Chacon
3941 226th Place SE #210
Washington Village, Bldg. 54
#427-0872
From: Easton, WA
Betty Dexter & Cheri Lynch
4109 224th Lane SE #114
Washington Village, Bldg. 111
Betty #425.351-0502
Cheri #425.444-6241
From: Issaquah, WA
Marsha Clark
4272 224th Court SE
Hilltop Village, Bldg. 60
#606-6576
From: Federal Way, WA
Leah Fisher
22527 SE 42nd Terrace
Hilltop Village, Bldg. 65
#392-2145
From: West Bloomfield, MI
Margaret “Jean” Smith & Nathan Smith
22569 SE 42nd Terrace
Hilltop Village, Bldg. 66
#606-6073
From: Ellensburg, WA
Art FitzGerald
4406 Providence Point Place #206
Forest Village, Bldg. 195
From: Bellevue, WA