Talk of The Towers November 2015

October 17, 2015
Food and Beverage Survey…
The results are in and Friday Night Buffets are out. Of the total Towers
Resident population, 230 surveys were completed. 42.6% Residents
were FOR and 53.9% were AGAINST. Thank you for your input!
November Meetings
Activities Committee
Tues. Nov. 10th 10:30 AM
-Azalea Room-
Food & Beverage
Committee
Wed. Nov. 11th 9:00 AM***
- Azalea Room -
Facilities Committee
Thurs. Nov. 12th 9:30 AM
-Azalea Room-
“Terror At The Towers”
A one act murder-mystery play performed by Towers Residents!
Performance
10:00 AM
Friday, October 30th
Mimosa/Azalea
Rooms
Budget & Finance
Committee
Tues. Nov. 17th 9:00 AM
-Azalea Room-
Board of Directors
Meeting
Thurs. Nov. 19th 9:00 AM
-Mimosa Room-
Hospitality
Committee
Mon. Nov. 23rd 10:00 AM
-Azalea Room-
Sign-up with Veronica or the Front Desk
for your ticket to the show.
Hope to see you there!
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Grab your friends and family
and head over to the first air
show and open house in San
Antonio since 2011. Head
lining the schedule are the
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds,
along with the Wings of Blue
and U.S. Army's Golden
Knights parachute teams.
Along with 300 minutes of
flying time, the show will also
feature static displays and fun for all ages. You'll see the
evolution of joint air power and the incredible advancements in technology that have occurred throughout the
Air Force's extraordinary history. War birds representing
each of those generations of Airmen will be on display,
from World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, to today's
5th Generation of remotely piloted aircraft, trainer, and
fighter weapon systems. At this time, some of the
scheduled flying acts are a T-6, Mig-17, T-33, P-51 and
the B-25. The schedule is subject to change. Residents will attend the air show on Sunday, November 1st.
There is no
admission charge to attend this event.
Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a
transportation
reservation. The bus will depart at
1:00 PM.
Remember…to avoid a transportation
charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Line Dance
Join The Towers Line Dance class! This
class is a good way to exercise not only
the body, but the mind as well! This class
meets every Monday at 3:00 PM in the
Mimosa Room and is led by Towers
Resident, Fran Lineweaver. No experience
is necessary and everyone is welcome to
join the fun!
Share Your Life Story
Your life story is an important and unique
way to share your perspective of your time
here on earth. Why share your story...only
your words can tell your
journey!
Through journaling, you can create a
timeline of your life’s events. By writing as
much or as little as you would like, the
context of your life becomes much richer
and you leave, in writing, your everlasting
legacy and a treasure for future generations! You might be surprised at how much
you have to say and how easy it is to
write. Join fellow
Residents for this
weekly class hosted by Jenny every
Monday at 3:30 PM in the Conference
Room, located next to the Resident
Safety Office. The dates for November
are as follows: November 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd & 30th. Whether you are new to
journaling or a seasoned writer, I hope to
see you there! There is no sign up required.
TOPICS:
Inspirational Service
Nov. 2nd: If you had been able to
choose, would you rather have been an
only child or part of a very large family?
Sunday, November 1st at 3:00 PM, we will
again gather in the Mimosa Room for an informal
worship service given by Rob Grimes.
Communion will be offered. All Residents are
welcome to attend. Hope to see you there!
I Am Attending: Yes / No
Nov. 9th: Have you ever experienced
something that could not be logically explained?
Nov. 16th: It is the end of your life and
you are up on stage being presented with
a major award. What award is it, and what
have you won it for?
Nov. 23rd: What color do you feel like
today?
Nov.30th: What is your stress trigger?
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The Meet Your New Neighbor Coffee will be
held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 10:00 AM
in the Ped Mall. All Residents are invited to
attend! Please remember to wear your nametags. This is a great opportunity for you to
meet and welcome the newcomers, as well as
mingle with neighbors. See you there!
The neon says "Steaks & Whisky", which is what
made this iconic Texas roadhouse famous. Today,
Jo Street is also known for its world class chicken
fried steak, succulent pork chops & chicken, fresh
fish, gourmet salads, scrumptious sandwiches,
handmade desserts and upper end wines at
uncommonly affordable prices. Residents will have
the opportunity to dine at Josephine St. on Monday,
November 2nd, Monday, November 9th or
Monday, November 16th. Only small groups will
be able to attend due to limited seating inside the
restaurant. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the
Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus
will depart at 6:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a
transportation charge you must cancel with a
48-hour advance notice.
I Am Attending: Yes / No
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Richard & Sharon Callahan #516
Edwin & Mary Jane Cook #1711
Social Hour Is held every
Tuesday and Friday
evening in The Club.
Everyone is invited to
join the fun
beginning
at 5:00 PM. Come join
your friends and have a
marvelous time!
Harold & Elssa Melnick #2107
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Guest Speaker Paula Allen
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If you are an avid reader of the San Antonio Express news then you might have
come across the local history column written by Paula Allen. Launched in
February of 1992, readers have had the opportunity to learn more about San
Antonio’s history from locals sharing memories of Elvis onstage in the 1950s
and ‘70s to Stinson Municipal Airport marking 100 years in 2015. Other topics
that Ms. Allen has written on include the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps that
supported WWII troops and Ft. Sam Houston once housed 3,500 POWs. For
her visit to The Towers on Wednesday, November 4th, Ms. Allen will talk a little about her career and love
of San Antonio’s history in addition to a topic covered in her column some time ago about German POWs.
Join fellow Residents in the Mimosa Room at 10:00 AM. No sign up is needed. Hope to see you there!
I Am Attending: Yes / No
Board Member Chris Trevino will be by the mailboxes every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
at 10:00 AM to hear Residents’ comments and
concerns. The dates of The Listening Post for November will be Thursday, November 5th at 10:00
AM and November 19th at 10:30 AM.
Towers Travelers
Big Bend - April 12th - 16th. A $100.00 deposit
(payable to Ozark Land Tours) is due by October
30th. If checks are left with Jerry Ford, all will be
mailed together. Credit card transactions must be
through Ozark Land Tours 417-549-9958.
The next general Towers Travelers meeting will be
held Wednesday, November 4th at 1:30 PM in the
Mimosa Room. All Residents are welcome to
attend.
There is still room on the bus…
Lost Maples Tuesday, November 17th! The cost
is $55.00 per person. This fee includes your seat on
the bus, your admission to Lost Maples, a Towers
sack lunch and gratuity for the bus driver. Checks
should be made out to The Towers. Please bring
your check to Jenny Cisneros in the Resident Service office no later than Tuesday, November 10th!
The bus will depart The Towers at 7:45 AM. The
bus is expected to return before 4:00 PM.
LET’S FILL THESE BUSES!!!!
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Lunch & A Movie
Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen
bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius
inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a dangerfilled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic
place somewhere in time and space that exists in their
collective memory as Tomorrowland. Residents will
watch Disney’s Tomorrowland starring George Clooney
on Thursday, November 5th in the Mimosa while
enjoying lunch. There is no charge to see the movie; however, lunch is $6.00 per person. The menu is chef’s
choice to include tea or water and a dessert. Lunch
will be served at 11:00 AM and the movie begins promptly at 11:05 PM. Please note that this event is starting
earlier than when we normally serve lunch and begin the
movie. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front
Desk for a reservation even if you are not having the
lunch no later than Friday, October 30th.
Remember...for all in-house events where food is served, a
48-hour advance notice for cancellation is required.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Ballroom Dance Class
Tom and Betty are teaching the Waltz in
November and December. The November
classes are from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM on
Thursday, November 5th and Thursday,
November 19th. All classes are in the
Mimosa Room. The waltz is the second
most popular dance after the foxtrot/twostep. One of the earliest references to the
waltz is a 1580 writing of French philosopher
Montaigne who wrote that the dancers in
Augsburg held each other so closely that
their faces touched (how shocking)! The
peasants of Bavaria began dancing a dance
called Walzer around 1750 and in 1786 the
ladies of Vienna were particularly celebrated
for their grace and movements while
waltzing. No event ever produced so great a
sensation in English society as the
introduction of the waltz in 1813, although
the Oxford Dictionary considered it “riotous
and indecent” as late as 1825. My how
times have changed! As always, the lessons
are free. Bring a partner and learn to
waltz. Come if you just want to watch or
listen to the music. See you then!
Tom & Betty Arbaugh #1814
I Am Attending: Yes / No
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St. John’s
1st Friday
Concert
st
1 Thursday
Join friends at St. John’s Lutheran Church
for a delightful musical performance by
Jacquelyn Matara, Soprano and Mark
Alexander, Accompanist, on Friday,
November 6th followed by lunch. There
is no charge to attend the concert only a
suggested $5.00 donation for the lunch.
Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the
Front desk for a transportation reservation.
The bus will depart at 11:30 AM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you
must cancel with a 48-hour advance
notice .
Atrium Art Walk
MUSIC - COCKTAILS - ART
Join fellow Residents on Thursday, November
5th from 4:00 – 5:30 PM in the Atrium for
First Thursday Art Walk! The display will feature two Towers artists and several of their recent works. Enjoy cocktails, music and of
course…ART! Hope to see you there!
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
I Am Attending: Yes / No
The Towers
is on the
web…
ADDITIONAL SHOPPING…
La Villita Shops
10:00 AM
Saturday, November 7th
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and
enjoy a morning of shopping in beautiful La
Villita. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the
Front Desk for a transportation reservation.
Remember…to avoid a transportation charge
you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
Visit us at:
www.thetowerslife.com
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Digital Newsletters available by seeing
Jenny in the Resident Service Office!
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Classic Theatre
Presents: Medea
Medea by Euripides and directed
by Mark Stringham tells the story
of Medea and her two children as
they wait in exile for her heroic
husband to secure a place for them, only to find out that
he has abandoned them for the King's daughter. With
her imminent banishment, divorcement from her only
love, and separation from her two children drawing nigh,
Medea has twenty-four hours to exact revenge and
reclaim the only thing she has left: her life. Residents will
attend Medea at The Classic Theatre on Sunday,
November 8th. Tickets start at $20.00 and can be
purchased by calling the Classic Theatre box office at 5898450. Once you have purchased your tickets be sure to
sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 2:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must
cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
Older adults can take charge of their health
by receiving vaccines for preventable
diseases at your neighboring Walgreens.
Medicare Part B and D plans accepted.
Flu (Influenza) - Seasonal
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Pneumonia (Pneumococcal)
Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria)
Tdap (Whooping Cough)
Hepatitis A (Hep A)
Hepatitis B (Hep B)
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
To get your Flu Shot simply catch The
Towers Shuttle Service that travels to HEB
on Austin Hwy. on Tuesdays ONLY. Please
specify to driver that you are riding to
Walgreens for your shot.
Tuesday Drop Off - 1:00 PM and Driver will
wait for you to complete shot.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Broadway Performance of Phantom of The Opera
Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s
spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success,
The Phantom Of The Opera, will come to San Antonio as part of a brand new North
American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this
production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary
chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The
beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of
52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. It is the story
you love, but re-imagined bigger and better than ever before! Residents will attend
this performance at The Majestic Theatre on Tuesday, November 10th. Tickets start
at $59.00 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Once
you have purchased your ticket be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for
a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 6:30 PM. Remember…to avoid a
transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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THE TOWERS
2015
VETERANS DAY
PROGRAM
“THE TREASURE CHEST OF FREEDOM”
11:00 AM
Ped Mall
Join fellow Residents for a
program as presented by The
Towers Military Women.
Residents are encouraged to
wear military uniforms or
clothing items that represent
their particular branch of
service. Hope to see you
there!
Guest Author Series
Guest Author series presents Bruce Cowee on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 PM in The Towers
Club. Mr. Cowee, a former pilot, began his flying career in Vietnam in 1968 and retired in 2004.
During that time he flew for Western Airlines which would later become Delta after the 1987 merger. Mr.
Cowee will talk about his book Vietnam to Western Airlines, a labor of love in which he worked on over
the years as a commercial pilot. The book began as a history project with the goal of preserving the history and honoring the service of all Vietnam Veterans, however it has become so much more to him . All
of the stories were written by men that he worked with and represent a small percentage of the Vietnam
veterans who flew for Western Airlines and are really a cross section of the Vietnam Veterans who
manned the cockpits of all commercial airlines in the United States for close to fifty years, beginning in
the mid 1960s. These are people he considers heroes and friends. Come hear the rest of the story! No
sign up is needed.
I Am Attending: Yes / No
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Happy Tails
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Entertainment
4 – 6 PM
Thursday, November 12th
Ped Mall
All Residents Welcome.
Sponsored by PLW
Come down to the Ped Mall on Thursday,
November 12th from 3:00 - 3:30 PM for
an up close and educational encounter with
exotic animals! You will be delighted to
learn more about each and if you like, even
hold one of them while Jenny snaps a
picture to send the kids. Hope to see you
there!
I Am Attending:
Yes / No
I Am Attending: Yes / No
CommonWealth prides itself on providing the finest
coffee coupled with exceptional service in a vintage and
academically engaging atmosphere that brings the
community under one aromatic roof. Residents will enjoy
an early lunch at CommonWealth on Friday, November
13th or Friday, November 20th. The menu includes
sandwiches that are made with homemade breads,
fresh produce, gourmet cheeses and cold cut delimeats. They also serve French inspired soups and crisp
salads. Only small groups will be able to attend due to
limited seating inside the restaurant. Be sure to sign up
with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation
reservation. The bus will depart at 10:45 AM.
Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must
cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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SA Symphony: Daphnis & Chloe’
Rock ’n’ Roll legend, founder and drummer of The Police, Stewart
Copeland stretched his artistic wings with Gamelan D’Drum, with full
orchestra supporting five percussion soloists playing drums assembled
from different musical cultures around the world; at its 2011 premiere, “the
audience fairly exploded” with excitement. Maurice Ravel referred to his
masterly ballet score for Daphnis et Chloé as “a choreographic symphony.” This evening promises a
full spectrum of thrilling orchestral color. Residents will attend this performance at The Tobin on
Friday, November 13th. Tickets start at $25.00 and can be purchased by calling The Tobin Box
Office at 223-8624. Once you have purchased your ticket be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front
Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7:00PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Texas Olive Festival in
Dripping Springs CANCELLED
The Texas Hill Country Olive Company is set once
again to celebrate all things olive, along with local
foods, wines, art and live music, at the landmark
Tuscan-styled Tasting Room and Mill House set in the
middle of 17 acres of Hill Country acreage-turnedorganic olive orchard in Dripping Springs, Texas. This
year the focus of the festival is to support the local food
movement. They have partnered with the Sustainable
Food Center to share a message about strengthening
the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. There will be more participating
food and wine vendors, 16 wineries to be exact, as well
as 5 stellar chefs who will demo their recipes. There will
be 10 restaurants, 10 specialty vendors, 3 live bands
and 1 acoustic et, 3 Olive Education Expert Seminars,
Olive tree sales, a kids area with bouncy house, and a
live performance scheduled by the Hill Country Opera
House of Bon Appetit!, an entertaining opera based on
one of Julia Childs’ most loved TV episodes, when she
makes a French chocolate cake! Residents will attend
this festival on Saturday, November 14th. Tickets are
$35.00 at the door or $25.00 pre-sale and can be
purchased by visiting www.texasolivefest.com. Be sure
to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a
transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 11:00
AM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you
must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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Therapy Talks
with Terri
Please join Terri Kelly, OTR/
Healthcare Services Manager
Monday, November 16th, 3:00 PM
Wellness Center
I Am Attending: Yes / No
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INTERSECTION
Audiences worldwide have been electrified by the Intersection
experience performed by violinist Laura Frautschi, cellist Kristina
Reiko Cooper and Grammy-nominated pianist John Novacek.
Dazzling, might be the first word that comes to mind upon
experiencing a performance by Intersection and Residents will
have the opportunity to hear for themselves on Tuesday,
November 17th. Tickets are $25.00 and will be purchased at the
door the day of the performance. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus
will depart at 1:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation
charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
-Culinary DemoJoin The Towers Culinary team
Tuesday, November 17th in the
Atrium at 3:00 PM for a live
cooking demonstration and tasting! No sign-up needed. Hope to
see you there!
I Am Attending: Yes / No
Villa Finale Tour
The house now known as "Villa Finale" was built by hardware merchant Russel C.
Norton in 1876 as a one-story, four room single family residence on what had
been Alamo farmlands during the Spanish period. During the time of its original
construction, the surrounding King William neighborhood was a desirable location
for the city's largely wealthy German families. However, a devastating flood in
1921 changed the neighborhood's fortunes as the old German families, which had
already begun moving away at the beginning of the 20th century, chose homes
further away from downtown and the San Antonio River.
Through it all, the house, which took on its Italianate look by 1904, went through a variety of owners
reflecting the changes going on throughout the city and region. After many years of ownership changes the
property was acquired by Walter Mathis. In addition to his preservation work on the house and King
William area, Walter Mathis was also a prodigious collector of artifacts of nearly every type; these
collections fill Villa Finale. Throughout his home, one finds beautiful examples of European furniture, and
fine and decorative arts. Mr. Mathis particularly enjoyed collecting memorabilia relating to the life and death
of Napoleon Bonaparte. Mr. Mathis’s interest in Texas art is represented in the collection by such artists
as Mary Bonner, and Julian and Robert Onderdonk. In addition, there is a wide range of Texas decorative
arts, such as Bell silver, Texas furniture, and Texian campaign ceramics.
Towers Residents will visit Villa Finale Wednesday, November 18th. While there you will learn more about
the fascinating Mathis collections and how the house reflects the different periods of the neighborhood's
history. The cost to tour Villa Finale is $10.00 per person and will be billed to your unit. Please note that
you may cancel your tour portion up until the day of however, you will not be refunded the $10.00. Be sure
to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 9:30 AM.
Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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SA Symphony
Presents:
Beethoven’s
Emperor
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Fast-rising pianist Inon Barnatan, currently the New
York Philharmonic’s Artist-in-Association, brings
dazzling virtuosity and daring emotional depth to
Beethoven’s majestic and much beloved “Emperor”
Concerto. Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was born
in the middle of the 19th century and lived until the
middle of the 20th; his Symphony No. 1, premiered in
1899, offers a fascinating musical view of both a fully
ripened Romanticism and the dawn of Modernism.
Residents will attend this performance at The Tobin
on Friday, November 20th. Tickets start at $25.00
and can be purchased by calling The Tobin Box
Office at 223-8624. Once you have purchased your
ticket be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front
Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will
depart at 7:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a
transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour
advance notice.
Alamo Metro Chorus
Alamo Metro Chorus is comprised of over 60
extraordinary women who gather in celebration of
the art form known as barbershop music. They are
a chapter of Sweet Adelines International
under the direction of Mary Ann Wydra who
inspires them to reach new heights with each
performance. Residents will have the opportunity
to see them perform live on Saturday, November
21st at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Tickets
are $15.00 and can be purchased by calling 5140976. Once you have purchased your ticket be
sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for
a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at
2:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation
charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance
notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
Since opening its doors in 1958,
La Fonda Alamo Heights has
been a favorite Tex-Mex restaurant and bar for generations of
families and friends. With a menu
that focuses on hand-made
enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, fresh
ceviche and salads, a variety of
tacos in made-from-scratch tortillas and so much more, it's no surprise that La Fonda Alamo
Heights has established itself as the neighborhood favorite. La
Fonda Alamo Heights also
features one of the nicest bar
scenes in the Original Margarita made with freshly squeezed
lime juice complementing the
delicious Mexican fare. Residents will dine at La Fonda Alamo Heights Sunday, November
22nd. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk
for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 5:30 PM.
Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel
with a 48-hour advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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Birthday &
Anniversary Party
If you would like to donate the cake and/or ice cream in celebration of your birthday
or anniversary, please contact Jenny in the Resident Service Office at 805-6273.
The names of those who graciously donate a cake and/or ice cream will be posted
on an easel as a way to recognize them at the party. The party will be held Monday,
November 23rd at 7:00 PM in the Ped Mall. Join your neighbors for a piece of
cake and best wishes for the coming year!
I Am attending: Yes / No
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Morning Movie:
The Second
Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel
Thank Thee, Lord, for health that’s good
For friends who are kind; for wholesome food.
Thank Thee, Lord, for the right to be, just me.
The
Second
Best
Exotic Marigold Hotel is
the expansionist dream
of Sonny (Dev Patel),
and it's making more claims on his time than he
has available, considering his imminent marriage
to the love of his life, Sunaina (Tina Desai). Sonny
has his eye on a promising property now that his
first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for
the elderly and beautiful, has only a single
remaining vacancy, posing a rooming predicament
for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia
(Tamsin Greig). Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench
and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular
dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman
and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle)
are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive
relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two
eligible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only
one who may know the answers is newly installed
co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith),
the keeper of everyone's secrets. Residents will
watch The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on
Tuesday, November 24th at 10:00 AM in the Mimosa room. There is no charge to see the
movie; however, you must sign up no later than
Friday, November 20th. Light refreshments will be
served.
Thank Thee, Lord, for the shelter of home;
Companionship when I am alone,
The beauty of music, the joy of a poem.
Thank Thee!
Thank Thee, Lord, for children dear;
For stormy skies You always clear,
Thank Thee, Lord, for being near to me.
Thank Thee, Lord for the right to labor;
The joy I have to share with a neighbor;
Thank Thee, Lord, for every favor,
you’ve shown me.
Ester B. Gates
#2011
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One single grateful thought
raised to heaven is the most
perfect prayer”
G.E. Lessing (1729 - 1781)
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Handel’s Messiah will be performed Thanksgiving weekend on Sunday, November 29th at
Concordia Lutheran Church. Join the San Antonio Symphony, the Symphony Mastersingers and four outstanding vocal soloists for an
afternoon of baroque music at its finest. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Box Office at 223-8624. Once
you have purchased your ticket be sure to
sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a
transportation reservation. The bus will
depart at 2:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48hour advance notice.
From all of The Towers Staff
Liza Minnelli
at The Tobin
Liza Minnelli's new show
"Great Day," conducted
by
Billy
Stritch
and featuring Cortés Alexander and Jim Caruso, comes to San Antonio's Tobin Center for the
Performing Arts for one night only. Liza Minnelli, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special "Legends" Grammy, two Golden Globe
Awards and an Emmy, is one of the entertainment world's consummate
performers. In
film, on stage and in television, Liza has won
critical acclaim, a multitude of fans, and recognition from her peers in show business, giving
new dimension and credibility to the word
“superstar.” Residents will attend this performance at The Tobin on Saturday, November
28th. Tickets start at $55.00 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin box office at 2238624. Once you have purchased your ticket be
sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk
for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7:00 PM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour
advance notice.
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
USAA Chorus
Monday, November 30th
7:30 PM
Ped Mall
Be sure to come down and
have a listen after dinner!
I Am Attending: Yes / No
I Am Signed Up: Yes / No
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Pest Control Schedule
November 2nd Floors 8 & 9
November 9th Floors 6 & 7
November 16th Floors 4 & 5
November 23rd Floors 2 & 3
If you have any questions, please
contact Matt Hefner at 805-6271.
4 drawer safe, 2 hour fire resistant,,
excellent condition, price is negotiable.
2010 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series,
Excellent condition, 35k miles,
price is negotiable.
James Boak
Unit #1813
Cell: 407-430-6431
Book Discussion
Interested in a new book club?
Please call Frank Davila at 7366766. First tentative book, Go
Set A Watchman, by Harper
Lee. No date set as of yet.
Is Now Offering
Complimentary:

Hearing Aid Checks

Hearing Screenings
Don’t Miss The Towers Halloween Bash!
*Towers on Park Lane
Friday, October 30th 5-8 PM Ped Mall
Residents Only
w/ Special Guests:
Johnny P & The Wiseguys
Nov. 23rd @ 9:00 AM
Dec. 28th @ 9:00 AM
Current Events
If you would like to join a group that would meet
monthly to discuss current events featuring an
expert guest speaker, please call Frank Davila at
736-6766.
No appointment needed!
Just come to the Magnolia
located off the Gardenia
dining room.
Monday:
Baked Potato Bar
w/ BBQ Chopped Beef
Thursday:
Greek Lamb Sandwich
w/ Tzatziki Sauce & Coleslaw
Tuesday:
Meatball Sub w/
Shredded Mozzarella
& House-Made Chips
Friday:
Fish & Fries
w/Ketchup & Tarter Sauce
Wednesday:
Chicken Fajitas
w/Spanish Rice,
Guac, Sour Cream & Salsa
Saturday:
Chicken Lasagna
w/ Garlic Toast
Salad of The Week: Crab
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SPOTLIGHT
ON OUR
DINING
STAFF
This month we are spotlighting one of our favorite
dining staff, Laurel Wright. Laurel is always so pleasant
and exceedingly competent in her job as a wait person
in the dining room. She is also a great bar tender!
Laurel comes from the small town of Bohemia, New
York. Her family was a large one, in fact she is one of
six children, perhaps that is why she gets along so well
with all of us here at The Towers!
Laurel served in the military for a number of years and
was stationed in Germany for a tour of duty where she
was an assistant to the Chaplains. She said they
basically served as a "body guard" for the chaplains
since Chaplains could not carry any type of arms. She
retired from the military with her last tour of duty being
here at Ft. Sam Houston. While on her way to work
one day she saw our sign that said we were hiring wait
staff and stopped for an interview and was of course
hired.
LIFE
As I sit here alone on my recliner &
look back over the years life could
not have been finer.
I have had a wonderful family & great
friends & their unselfish love will
comfort me to life’s end.
There were times when life was
harsh & sad & those were the times
when I truly appreciated the family
& friends I have had.
Laurel had experience in food service and bartending
before she came to us. She says that bartending is
much better here because there is no smoke and
people tend not to "get drunk". She loves working here
because of the people and this job gives her time to be
with her family.
Laurel has been married for 15 years and has a 14
year old daughter. She loves being able to spend more
time with them. She is a marathon runner and recently
ran a 5K with her daughter and dog to help raise
money for SNIPSA. She also loves travel, reading,
photography and of course going to the beach.
When I roll out of bed & see the
beautiful sunrise & face the
Challenges Of another day, that is
when I really, really do appreciate &
feel the love of those guys & it makes
me want to shout hurray!
We are very blessed to have Laurel at the Towers.
She loves working here and visiting with all who live
here. When you see her, thank her for her great
service!
As time moved on & I became old
& gray I fully realize their love is a
wonderful thing & it is here to stay.
Charles Case #706
Transportation:
Mondays
All Day SAMMC
1:00 PM Wal-Mart at Austin Hwy.
Tuesdays
10:00 AM Ft. Sam Shuttle
1:00 PM HEB Austin Hwy.
Wednesdays
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM HEB LH/
Stein Mart/ Trader Joe’s
(1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month
only.)
1:00 PM Ft. Sam Shuttle
Thursdays
9:00 - 10:30AM Ft. Sam Shuttle
10:00 AM HEB at Austin Hwy.
1:00 PM Wal-Mart or Lowe’s
Fridays
See Channel 6 every Friday for trips
that alternate Fridays.
1/2 or All Day SAMMC and Shopping.
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WELLNESS
CENTER SCHEDULE
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Cardio Strength
8:15 AM
Water Wellness
9:15 AM (NOT Fridays)
Strength & Flex 10:15 AM
Yoga Balance
11:15 AM
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
Twinges In The Hinges 2:00 PM
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Water Wellness 8:15 AM
Cardio Strength 9:15 AM
Pilates
10:15 AM
Yoga Balance
11:15 AM
Friday, Nov. 6th
Target/ROSS
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Friday, Nov. 13th
Rolling Oaks Mall
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Friday, Nov. 20th
Target/ROSS
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Mondays
All Day Painters - Bluebonnet Rm
3:00 PM Line Dance Class - Mimosa
Tuesdays
8 - 11 AM “George’s Art Corner” - Bluebonnet
1:00 PM Mexican Train Dominoes - Ped Mall
1:00 PM Duplicate Bridge - Bluebonnet
5:00 PM Farkle - Club
Friday, Nov. 27th
North Star Mall
1:00 - 3:30 PM
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of
shopping with The Towers
convenient shuttle service!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Quilters - Bluebonnet
10:00 AM “Towers Listening Post” (1st & 3rd Thurs.)
1:00 PM Mah Jongg - Card Rm
2:00 PM Scrabble - Card Rm
2:30 PM Ballroom Dance Lessons - Mimosa
(1st & 3rd Thurs.)
2:30 PM Billiards - Bluebonnet
5:00 PM Rosary Group - Conf. Rm
Fridays
Wednesdays
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM “Open Use” - Bluebonnet unless
8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Meeting - Magnolia
otherwise noted by reservation.
10:00AM Spanish for Fun - Conf. Rm
1:00 PM Mexican Train Dominoes - Ped Mall
1:30 PM Towers Travelers TBA - Mimosa
5:00 PM Farkle - Club
2:00 PM Billiard Lessons - Bluebonnet
3:00 PM German Conversation Group - Mimosa
Saturdays & Sundays
3:00 PM Bible Discussion - Club
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM “Open Use” - Bluebonnet unless
3:00 PM Spanish Club - Conf. Rm
otherwise noted by reservation.
6:50 PM Evening Party Bridge (2nd & 4th
Wednesday of every month)- Mimosa
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Thursdays
Special Events
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Sun. October 18th –
1:30 PM The Vex Presents: Bad Jews – Off Site
Mon. October 19th8:00AM AARP Driving Class – Azalea
2:00PM Twinges in the Hinges – Pool
3:00PM Therapy Talks w/ Terri – Wellness Center
3:00PM Line Dance Lessons – Mimosa
3:30PM “My Life Story” Journaling – Conf. Rm
Tues. October 20th8-11:00AM “George’s Art Corner” – Bluebonnet
3:00PM Culinary Demo – Atrium
Wed. October 21st9:00AM Budget & Finance Committee - Azalea
2:00PM Billiard Lessons – Bluebonnet
3:00PM German Conversation Group – Behind Atrium
3:00PM Spanish Club – Conf. Rm
3:30PM BINGO & Beer – Ped Mall
Thurs. October 22nd 11:45AM Lunch & A Movie “Love & Mercy” – Mimosa
2:00PM Twinges in the Hinges - Pool
Fri. October 23rd11:00AM La Soya Children’s Choir Performance – Ped Mall
1:00PM Target/ROSS – Off Site
1:00PM Mexican Train Dominoes – Ped Mall
5:15PM Dimensions in Blue Jazz Concert – Off Site
Sat. October 24th 7:00PM The Playhouse SA Presents: The Music Man – Off Site
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