June 2014
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June 2014
BRIDGETON SENIORITY Volume 39 JUNE 2014 JUNE CALENDAR 1 Tour: Stages St. Louis, pg. 2 Sun 1 Payne-Gentry Painting Demo, pg. 5 Mon 2 Support Committee Mtg., pg. 4. Wed 4 Tour: Kimmswick, pg. 2 Fri 6 STL Bookmobile & 6/20 pg. 4. Sun 8 Gateway City Big Band Concert, pg. 4. Mon 9 Library presents—”Summer” pg. 4. Tue 10 Dining Out, pg. 3. Fri 13 Father’s Day Party, pg. 4. Sun 15 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DADS Mon 16 MEAAA Weeklong Raffle, pg. 4. Thu 19 Movie:: “Monuments Men” pg. 4. Sun 22 Fanfare with Kitty Moller, pg. 4. Fri 27 June Birthday Party, pg. 4. SENIOR CITIZEN OFFICE BRIDGETON PARKS DEPT. ADDRESS: 4201 Fee Fee Bridgeton, MO 63044 TELEPHONE: 739-5599 Sun Email: [email protected] www.bridgetonmo.com DIVE INTO SUMMER AT THE BRIDGETON CROSSING FAMILY AQUATIC PARK NOW OPEN 12 NOON TO 8 PM Resident Adults—$6 Resident Seniors—$5 Senior Senior Pass—$70 Resident Youth—$5, N/R Youth $7 JULY CALENDAR Tue 1 Tour: Quincy, IL pg. 2. Fri 4 Parade & Fireworks Display, pg. 5. Number 6 MAYOR WARD 1: Bob Saettele Scott Zimmer WARD 3: Ferd Fetsch Randy Hein CONRAD W. BOWERS WARD 2: Linda Eaker Jerry Grimmer WARD 4: Barbara Abram Joni Norris PLACES TO GO June 1st—Stages St. Louis Our trip to Stages on Sunday, June 1st for the musical “They’re Playing Our Song” by Neil Simon is currently FILLED. The vans will leave the Community Center at 11:00 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. Lunch at Miss Sheri’s (ON YOUR OWN) before the show. Total cost is $46. June 4th—Anheuser House & Blue Owl Restaurant in Kimmswick Our trip to Kimmswick on Wednesday, 6/4 to tour the Anheuser House Estate & lunch at the Blue Owl Restaurant is currently FILLED. The bus will leave the Community Center at 8:30 a.m.& return at approximately 3:30 p.m. The total cost for transportation, tour and lunch is $50. Payment due now. JuLY 1st—Quincy Illinois Join us as we head to the river city of Quincy Illinois on Tuesday, July 1st. Our first stop is a quick tour of Underbrink’s Bakery established in 1929 and a sampling of their sweet treats. Its then on to St. Francis Catholic Church, a buffet lunch at The Pier Restaurant as well as a tour of a private home & an architectural driving tour of the city. The bus will leave the Community Center at 8:00 a.m and return at approximately 6 p.m. The total cost for the transportation, lunch and all tours is $60. Payment due 6/20/14. Page 2 July 11th—Visit St. Louis’ Speakeasy and American Spirits:The Prohibition Exhibit at MoHistory Join us on Friday, July 11th for an entertaining and educational day at the Missouri History Museum’s exhibit “The Rise and Fall of Prohibition”. Step back in time to an era when flappers, suffragists and bootleggers dominated the scene. Glimpse rare photo’s and artifacts of the Prohibition era until its repeal as well as a recreated “speakeasy” where you can learn or demonstrate the Charleston. You’ll also have an opportunity to view the “250 in 250 Exhibit.” Prior to the exhibit, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at The Thaxton Speakeasy - for those who know the “secret password”. Shhh– this historic downtown building is full of history and lots of surprises! The bus will leave the Community Center at 10 am and return at approximately 3 pm. Total cost is $46. Payment due 7/1/14. July 20th—Stages St. Louis/ How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Its back to Stages St. Louis on Sunday, 7/20 for “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”. This musical set in the swinging 60’s bustles with humor, romance and song. Big business means big laughs and these “Mad Men” were never more entertaining. Before the show we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch (ON YOUR OWN) at Miss Sheri’s. The vans will leave the Community Center at 11 am and return at approximately 5 pm. Total cost is $46. Payment due 7/14/14. THINGS TO DO WEEKLY & MONTHLY ACTIVITIES MONDAY: TUESDAY WED FRIDAY Senior Exercise – 10:15 a.m. Bingo—12:30 p.m. Line Dancing 10:00 a.m. Bridge 8:30 a.m. Senior Volleyball 1:00 p.m. Senior Strength Exercise 10:15 Senior Exercise 10:15 a.m. Senior Volleyball 1:00 p.m. DINING OUT Dining Out continues on Tuesday, June 10th (note change of date) with a visit to the Creve Coeur Boat House overlooking beautiful Creve Coeur Lake. We’ll enjoy indoor seating at this Bahama breezy restaurant which specializes in summertime fare of burgers, brats, salads and wraps at a cost of $12—$15 excluding tax, tip or dessert! The vans will leave the Community Center at 3:30 p.m. Call 739-5599 to make a reservation. There is a $3 transportation charge. Page 3 SILVER SCREEN Our film series continues on Thursday, 6/19 with “The Monuments Men” as George Clooney and Matt Damon lead an allstar cast as an unlikely WWII platoon chosen by FDR & tasked to rescue art masterpieces stolen by Nazi thieves to be returned to their rightful owners. PG-13, 118 minutes. Due to summer orientation programs at the Bridgeton Community Center, there will be NO movie on 6/12. Showtime at 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Popcorn and admission is free. JUNE WISH LIST It’s summer and time to quench our thirst with a refreshing drink! Wet your own whistle while donating juices of all kinds (V-8, Hawaiin Punch, Lemonade, juice packs, and dry juice mixes.) to the Community Helping Ministries. These items, normally provided during the school year are in high demand during the summer months! MORE THINGS TO DO UPCOMING EVENTS INUPCOMING THE SENIOR CENTER EVENTS IN THE SENIOR CENTER 6/2 Support Committee Mtg. 9:30 am 12/6 Library Casino Day“Remembering – games of 6/9 presents chance: bingo, blackjack etc. Summer”, 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 6/13 Father’sEntertainment Day Party, 11:30 am 12/13 by Ventriloquist 6/16 Weeklong 6/20. BobRaffle Mays.through 10:30 a.m. 12/14 December Birthday Party. 6/18 Senior Services Plus Bingo, 12/18 10:00 am Cookie Walk – bring a favorite recipe. 6/27 Party 12/21 June Birthday Christmas Party with entertainment by Steppers – 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing isSilver offered each Tuesday 12/28 Holiday Party – 12:45 p.m. at 10 a.m. BINGO is every Monday at 12:15 p.m. and Wednesday, 6/18 at Blood pressure testing has been changed to 10 a.m. Senior Exercise every Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. isLine Monday & Friday at 10:15 a.m. at Dancing is offered each Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Play BINGO the 2nd 4th Strengthening Exercise every and Wednesday Monday of each month at 12:45 p.m. atSenior 10:15Exercise a.m. St.is Louis County Library Monday and Friday at visits 6/6 &Bookmobile 6/20. 10:15on a.m. The will visit on 12/ and 12/. The Senior Center is operated through The Senior Center is operated through the the Mid-East Area Agency Aging MEAAA and offers a midday mealon (served (MEAAA) a middaythrough meal 11:30 a.m. to and 1:00offers p.m.) Monday Friday to area seniors age 60+ or receiving (served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Social Security Disability. Noto reservations Monday through Friday area seniors are required and the suggested donation is age 60+Forormore receiving Socialcall Security $2.00. information, Disability. suggested donation Lee Jones atThe 739-5572. is $3.25. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations for lunch are REQUIRED by 12:45 p.m. the previous day and can be made by calling 739-5572. Jane Bantz— Administrator. Happy Father’s Day! Page 4 OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Music fills the air on selected Sundays in Gentry Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our summer series sizzles with the following lineup: 6/8 Gateway City Big Band 6/22 Fanfare featuring Kitty Moller 7/20 Hudson & the Hoodoo Cats 8/3 Chaz 45 Band 8/17 Silver Bullet STL Band Bring a lawn chair and join your friends and neighbors for music and memories and even a little dancing if the spirit moves you! ART ON THE VINES Tap into your “inner artist” and join us on Wednesday, July 16th for a “just for fun” painting lesson from Art on the Vines located in the heart of Kirkwood. This two hour session includes “hands on instruction” by a certified art teacher resulting in your very own oil painting masterpiece—regardless of your talent—they provide a light tracing! Their studio offers accessible chairs (with backs) for maximum comfort. The vans will leave the Community Center at 2 p.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided (hint...McArthur’s Bakery is right next door!) A charge of $40 covers this afternoon of food, friends , cupcakes & fun and NO ARTISTIC TALENT IS REQUIRED! HELPFUL SERVICES PAYNE—GENTRY CELEBRATES STL 250 Join the Bridgeton Historical Commission’s continued celebration of the STL 250 on Sunday, 6/1 for a painting demonstration by a local artist and a viewing of the paintings by Mary Lee Payne Gentry at 2 p.m. The Payne-Gentry House will also be open for tours from 1 pm to 4 pm. Admission is $3 for adults, Seniors (60+) $2 . Page 5 VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION REQUESTED We are asking all volunteers to provide the Senior Office staff with a fairly accurate “start date” to determine their length of service. We want to insure that all volunteers whose names should be on the “FIVE YEAR RECOGNITION PLAQUE” are inscribed accurately. This includes volunteers with the MEAAA, CORP and Telecare (records for which we have no access) as well as our own Bridgeton volunteers. Thanks! BUY IN BRIDGETON FOURTH OF JULY The city of Bridgeton will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4th. The parade with the theme, “Childhood Memories” kicks off the festivities at 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Benedetta and Lockport and will work its way down Natural Bridge to the Target parking lot. Later that evening join the fun at BMAC with activities including music by Trilogy, food and a fantastic fireworks extravaganza at dusk. Check out more information at ww.bridgetonmo.com When possible, please BUY IN BRIDGETON! Its one thing we can all do to keep our community strong and we’ve got great businesses in Bridgeton. Support our current businesses and welcome these new highly anticipated arrivals—Hobby Lobby, Blue Iguana Car Wash, Jimmy Johns (second location!) and Chipolte Mexican Grill just to name a few. Patronize them as well as all of our existing excellent establishments! INFORMATION ANSWERS TO ALL IN THE FAMILY TRIVIA 1. Lloyd, Beau & Jeff Bridges 2. Jerry Lewis & Gary Lewis & Playboys 3. Kirk & Michael Douglas 4. Jerry & Ben Stiller 5. Carl and Rob Reiner (aka Meathead!) 6. Tim & Tug McGraw 7. Woody & Arlo Guthrie 8. Hank Williams & Hank Wms. Jr. 9. John Adams & John Quincy Adams 10. The Edsel for Edsel Ford MEALS ON WHEELS Bridgeton is fortunate to have two Meals on Wheels programs. The MEAAA program serves Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, Maryland Heights and St. Ann at a charge of $3.25 per meal. Volunteer drivers are always needed. Call Jane Bantz at 739-5572. The Bridgeton Meals on Wheels program is serves residents of Bridgeton & Maryland Heights at a charge of $3.50 per meal from the Papaya Grill Restaurant. If you live in these areas and need meals, call Mary @ 7395599. Sliding scale payment plans for both programs can be arranged if necessary. Page 6 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT NAME: Leatrice “Lea” Fennel BIO: Lea Fennel was born and raised in North St. Louis with her older sister Helen. They attended St. Louis city schools and graduated from Soldan High. After graduation, Lea followed Helen’s lead (who was working at a jewelry store downtown) and took a job with Gombas & Meyer, a jewelry repair shop in the Chemical Building where she was a “diamond setter.” A few years later, Lea headed north to the new Northland Shopping Center where she worked for Wehmueller Jewelers. By then, Helen was working as a clerk for the St. Ann Police Department and on one of Lea’s visits to her sister, she met a young Bridgeton police sergeant named Louis Fennel who asked her out. They married within 6 months of their first date following a whirlwind courtship & a front porch proposal. Lou was already considered part of the family especially embraced by her father who had worked as a civilian for the St. Louis Police Department & Lea, in turn embraced Roger and Michael, her new stepsons. They moved to North County and before long were purchasing their newly built home in the Bridgeway subdivision of Bridgeton. At this time, Lou was rising through the ranks at the Bridgeton PD and Lea had moved on to the chic Jaccards Jewelry—one of the finest & first of many stores at the new and modern shopping center known as Northwest Plaza. Both Lou & Lea were truly invested in Bridgeton & loved living and working (as well as shopping!) in their own community. After 29 years, Lou retired as a Major from the Bridgeton Police Department, with both enjoying retirement until his passing in 2006. Still committed to her community, Lea began volunteering for OASIS two days per week where she currently tutors four students at Bridgeway School. She is also an avid “donor” to our monthly WISH LISTS helping her community & knowing “there by the grace of God, go I” as well as donating to her favorite charities. In her spare time, Lea is an avid reader of intrigue and mystery & holds tight to Lou’s police badge as her lucky charm. After years of working in the jewelry business, Lea is the real GEM! ! THANKS LEA!!! MORE INFORMATION CORP NOTES The County Older Resident Program (CORP) offers a wide variety of services to all St. Louis county seniors ranging from home care and repair, legal assistance, tax assistance, telephone reassurance and transportation services for medical and other necessary appointments. For Legal Assistance, contact Joan Horn at 314-615-0931 and she will evaluate your case and put you in touch with a volunteer attorney. Income restrictions do apply. They even have an office set up at the Maryland Heights Community Center for your convenience. For Home Care and Repair Services, call 314-615-7446 to get in touch with local handymen and lawn professionals. Transportation services are always in great demand and volunteers are sought to provide this service. Mileage is reimbursed and the satisfaction derived from helping those in need is priceless. Any Bridgeton & North County residents needing assistance or wanting to volunteer with any of the CORP services should contact Neighborhood Coordinator Marci Freeman at the Bridgeton Community Center between the hours of 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. by calling 314-739-5599. Hurry Father’s Day!!! Page 7 ALL IN THE FAMILY See how many of these talented fathers & sons you know from various fields of entertainment, sports & politics 1. These boys honed their acting chops on Dad’s show “Sea Hunt” before forging their own careers in movies & TV. 2. Dad is an actor and famous comedian known for his telethons while his son had a string of 60’s hits including “This Diamond Ring.” 3. The elder was larger than life in roles portraying Spartacus & Vincent Van Gogh while his son was cruising “The Streets of San Francisco”. 4. Dad is best known as 1/2 of a popular comedy team & characters “Frank Costanza” & “Arthur Spooner” while his son had roles in “Zoolander” and “Meet the Parents.” 5. This actor honed his comedy chops on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” while his son established himself as an accomplished director of “When Harry Met Sally”, “Princess Bride” & “This is Spinal Tap”. 6. The song “Live Like You Were Dying” was written by this country music superstar for his sports legend father. 7. Songs like “This Land is Your Land” and “Alice’s Restaurant” have made them icons of the American Folk music. 8. Songs like “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and “Family Tradition” have made them icons of American Country music. 9. Their presidency preceeded the George Bush (1 & 2) presidencies by almost 200 years. 10. Henry Ford named this automobile for his only son. BRIDGETON SENIORITY City of Bridgeton 4201 Fee Fee Bridgeton, MO 63044 Presorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Hazelwood, Missouri Permit No. 228 For Fun, Fellowship, Information and Assistance Call the Bridgeton Community Center June 2014 MEALS ON WHEELS Bridgeton is fortunate to have two Meals on Wheels programs. The Bridgeton program is available to Bridgeton and Se pt ee r 23 Maryland Heights residents at a charge of $3.50 per meal. The meal is catered by Papaya Grill. No fuss/no muss/ no cooking...no kidding! Call 739-5599. The MEAAA also has a program that extends further delivering meals to Bridgeton , Maryland Heights, Florissant, St. Ann & Hazelwood for a donation of $3.25. Contact Jane at 739-5572. Both programs are always in need of regular and substitute drivers. Call us at the above numbers for information! YULETIDE THANKS We would like to thank all of our generous seniors for remembering us during the holiday season with goodies, gifts, greetings & good wishes. We are both grateful for your kindness, friendship and generosity & we truly love our jobs! Thanks so much—we’re looking forward to 2011!! Mary and Pam Pictured above: Mary, Rosemary Harty & Pam with Christmas presents Clarence & Buddy. The Bridgeton Home Depot is hosting a free Spring Kick-Off on Saturday, 4/5/14 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Get information on gardening advice & more April 3rd— Lincoln Museum in Springfield IL Join us on Thursday, 4/3 as we head back to Springfield, IL for a tour of the Lincoln
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