June Bugle 2016 - White Birch Center

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Volume 13
Issue 6
June 2016
Message from the Executive Director
Hello Everyone,
What is going to happen when Yankee Candle
runs out of scents to copy? Well, it has already
happened. Don’t ask me why but I visited the
Yankee Candle website today and they now have a
scent called Wedding Day. I remember getting
married but I forget what it smelled like. I’m
remembering really hard but I just can’t conjure
up my special smell.
I remember how beautiful my wife-to-be looked as
she walked down the aisle. I remember how
nervous I was because the priest made us memorize and recite our entire vows. I remember my
cummerbund popping off as I left the alter. I
remember watching the video of our ceremony
(shot from the balcony of the church) and not
recognizing myself because my bald spot made me
look like I was wearing a yarmulke.
Yankee candle has really put me in a spot here. My
anniversary is coming up and this might just do
the trick. Unless this thing smells like a can of
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jessica Michie Prieto
President
[email protected]
James O’Rourke
Vice President
Ryan Towle
Treasurer
Carolyn McKean
Secretary
Stephen Burritt
Louise Cyr
tuna, as far as I am concerned, this must be what
our wedding day smelled like. On the other hand,
maybe I should buy a candle that smells like the
flowers we had at our wedding. If I could remember what those were I would consider that as an
option.
I know my wife will remember the smell of our
wedding flowers so if, when I give her the Wedding Day candle, she comments on how it doesn’t
smell like the flowers we had at our wedding, I’ll
hand her the perfect match to the Wedding Day
scent. Of course I am referring to Yankee Candle’s
newest scent, Forgiveness.
Marc McMurphy
Executive Director
Cathy Dias
Phillip Emma
Carol Goodenough
Rev. Rebecca Maccini
Lindsay Nye
Lindsay Pierce
David Woolpert
Marc McMurphy
Executive Director
Beth Ann Paul
Senior Program Director
2016 HENNIKER
Summer Concert Series
June 14 4EVERFAB – From Boston: The Beatles- Nicely Played
June 21 The Bel Airs – Street Corner Sounds from NH’s favorite DooWop Group
June 28 Dana and Sue Robinson – Embodying the heart and soul of folk music
July 5 The 39th Army Band – Celebrate our Nation’s birthday in Henniker
July 12 High Range – Bluegrass & Beyond
July 19 Club Soda – Classic rock from the 60’s to today
July 26 Acoustic Truffle – Groove driven, soul, bluegrass, R&B & world beat sounds
August 2 Swing Rocket – The jazziest swingin’ family ever
August 9 Rusted Chrome – Country classics and rock hits
August 16 North River – Pure Americana harmonies from Dylan to the Dixie Chicks
August 23 Nick’s Other Band – Party on with this high energy audience engaging band
All Tuesday performances
are FREE and begin
at 7:00 PM
Angela Robinson
Bandstand Community
Park Main St., Henniker
In the event of rain,
inside the
Community Center
DonATIonS gRACIouSly ACCEPTED
Check Town of Henniker website www.henniker.org for latest weather plans
June 2016
“Is Your Bus Ready to Roll?”
There are still seats available for this very
informative presentation that will be given at
White Birch on June 7th from 6:30-7:30 PM. If
you would like to attend, please call 428-3077.
Ever wonder if you have all the information you
need to make an informed decision about aging
options? Navigating the world of senior care can
quickly become a full-time job. Join us to understand how to take an active role in your future
and ensure that “Your Bus Is Ready to Roll.”
Presenter Pattie Hayes is an organizer, educator
and referral powerhouse. Drawing on more than a
decade of experience as a champion for senior and
senior care, she launched Care Compass Family
Solutions (www.carecompassllc.com) to ensure
families are empowered with knowledge and
options to make the best decisions for their aging
loved ones.
Monthly Senior Luncheon
On June 13th at noon at the Congregational
Church Hall in Henniker we will have our annual
‘cook-out and eat-in’. On the menu we have
hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw,
chips, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
In order to plan properly, we request that you
make a reservation by Thursday June 9th. To
reserve a spot, stop by White Birch, call 428-3077,
or email [email protected].
I am very proud and honored that my very kind,
generous, supportive daughter Shade, and her soon
to be wife Ginny, will be sponsoring the June
luncheon. The seniors in NH send a huge thanks
and congratulations all the way across the country
to this beautiful couple in San Francisco.
REMINDER: there are no senior luncheons in
July and August.
White Birch Senior Center
as a Cooling Center
As we all know New England weather can be very
unpredictable. We would like to remind everyone
that as the temperatures rise you are welcome to
use White Birch Senior Center as cooling center. If
you need a break from the heat, please feel free to
stop by any time Monday through Friday from
9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Grab a book or your craft
project, relax, and stay cool in the ‘comfy’ room.
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Planning Ahead…Save the Dates
Although we have just begun to enjoy spring, there
are some events that require long term planning,
so mark your calendars for these upcoming
exciting opportunities.
Fall Foliage Trip
On Monday, September 26th, White Birch will
sponsor a fall foliage trip that will include lunch at
the Woodstock Inn and Brewery and the play Steel
Magnolias at Jeans Playhouse in Lincoln NH. Cost
for this trip is $40 and that includes lunch, play
and bus fare! Because this trip might be popular,
I am requesting early sign up in case we need a
second bus. Sign-up sheets for this trip will be
available in June and payment will be due
September 1st.
Holiday Splendor in
New York City
White Birch Community Center and Banner
Tours and Travel are excited to offer this holiday
special to see New York City’s most iconic
landmarks in holiday splendor. Sights include
Rockefeller Center’s giant Christmas tree and
skaters, 5th Avenue’s famous holiday window
displays, and the city’s legendary Holiday Markets.
Day 1: Join us as we travel to the “Big Apple”.
Arrive NYC mid-day and visit Grand Central
Terminal’s Holiday Fair at Vanderbilt Hall. Lunch
will be on our own with plenty of time to start our
holiday shopping from talented artisans. Enjoy a
narrated City Tour that includes the city’s notable
landmarks and beautiful decorations. Our First
Class hotel is just minutes away from the “Big
Apple”. Dinner included.
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Day 2: After Breakfast at our hotel we depart for
Manhattan to visit the 9/11 Memorial. A most
memorable and powerful experience. Next we
visit Columbus Circle Holiday Market
internationally known as one of the most elegant
and beautiful places to shop. Located in one of
the most stunning locations in New York City,
historic Central Park, the market is the perfect
place to enjoy lunch and shop for holiday gifts.
Something for everyone, including pets. Breakfast
included.
The afternoon is optional to see on your own,
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
matinee or time on own at 5th Avenue for Macy’s
and more. Approximate NYC departure: 5:00PM.
Discounted tickets to Radio City Music Hall
Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes
are available at time of reservation, based on
availability.
Deluxe Tour Cost:
Double: $459 per person
Single:$559
Triple: $449 per person
Tour includes: Luxury motorcoach transportation,
First Class hotel accommodations and taxes,
Breakfast Buffet and Dinner, sightseeing &
attractions per itinerary, and professional tour
director. Driver and Tour Director gratuities are
not included. A deposit of $150 per person is due
September 1st and final payment Oct 1st. If you
would like a registration form, please stop by
White Birch, email [email protected]
or call 428-3077.
June 2016
Day Trips in June
Overhill Farm
Now that summer has arrived, we have scheduled
the long awaited and much anticipated visit to
Overhill Farm for Thursday, June 23rd at 10:30
AM. Everyone has been looking forward to
meeting all the members of Lucia and Jon’s
‘family’… miniature goats Moe and Gertie,
miniature donkeys Tella, Boo, Mama and Ulee,
ducks Spitzy and Ester, chickens Elton, Lady B,
Macy, Tess, Rosie, Winnie and Whoopi, and last
but certainly not least dogs-the handsome svelte
Mr. BoJangles, Flash and Lucy.
We will car pool for this trip. When you sign up,
please indicate if you are willing to drive and how
many passengers you can take. To reserve a seat
please stop by White Birch, call 428-3077, or email
[email protected].
Whole Foods and Outfitters
On Thursday, June 16th our adventures will take
us to the Manchester Outfitters thrift store and the
new Whole Foods Market in Bedford.
Outfitters thrift stores are a revenue stream for
Families in Transition, with 100% of store
proceeds benefitting the agency. The stores
generate over $100,000 in sales revenue annually to
support FIT housing and services for the homeless
in Manchester and Concord. OutFitters Thrift
Store in Manchester sells new and gently used
furniture, housewares, books, and clothing for the
whole family.
Following the stop at OutFitters we will go to
Whole Foods where there will be time to have
lunch and do some shopping. Lunch will be ‘free
form’ as there are several options including a
sit-down café or you can purchase lunch and eat at
the outdoor seating. For those not familiar with
Whole Foods Market, they offer a large selection of
organic produce, amazing day boat seafood
(sustainably caught), beautiful (Global Animal
Partnership) GAP rated meats, amazing local
cheeses, rustic local breads, delectable made in
store baked goods.
A stop for ice-cream on the way home is also
planned.
Cost for the bus is $5 and lunch is on your own.
Pick up at Rush Square at 8:30 AM, Henniker
Community parking lot at 8:40 AM, and
American Legion in Weare at 9:00 AM.
Team Trivia Fun
Wednesday June 1st at 1:00 PM, the Team Trivia fun
continues. This is one of the most entertaining
activities offered at White Birch. Ann Helfrich does
an outstanding job with the questions and Marc is
entertaining beyond words as the game show host.
All participants will receive a bus pass for a White
Birch trip. To sign up stop by White Birch, call
428-3077 or email [email protected].
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Tuesday Movies in June
The Lady in the Van
Tuesday, June 7th at 1:00 PM
Rated PG-13
The Lady in the Van tells the true story of Alan Bennett’s strained friendship with
Miss Mary Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman whom Bennett befriended in
the 1970s before allowing her temporarily to park her Bedford van in the driveway
of his Camden home. She stayed there for 15 years. As the story develops Bennett
learns that Miss Shepherd is really Margaret Fairchild (died 1989), a former gifted
pupil of the pianist Alfred Cortot. She had played Chopin in a promenade concert,
tried to become a nun, was committed to an institution by her brother, escaped, had an accident when her
van was hit by a motorcyclist for which she believed herself to blame, and thereafter lived in fear of arrest.
I’ll See You in My Dreams
Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00 PM
Rated PG-13
In this vibrant, funny, and heartfelt film, a widow and former songstress discovers
that life can begin anew at any age. With the support of three loyal girlfriends
(June Squibb, Rhea Perlman, and Mary Kay Place), Carol (Blythe Danner) decides
to embrace the world, embarking on an unlikely friendship with her pool
maintenance man (Martin Starr), pursuing a new love interest (Sam Elliott), and
reconnecting with her daughter (Malin Akerman).
Jimmy’s Hall
Tuesday, June 21st at 1:00 PM
Rated PG-13
1932. Jimmy Gralton is back home in the Irish countryside after ten years of
forced exile in the USA. His widowed mother Alice is happy, Jimmy’s friends are
happy, all the young people who enjoy dancing and singing are happy. Which is
not the case of Father Sheridan, the local priest, nor of the village squire, nor of
Dennis O’Keefe, the chief of the fascists. The reason is simple: Jimmy is a socialist
activist. So when the “intruder” reopens the village hall, thus enabling the villagers to gather to sing, dance, paint, study or box, they take a dim view of the whole thing. People who
think and unite are difficult to manipulate, aren’t they? From that moment on they will use every
means possible to get rid of Jimmy and his “dangerous” hall.
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April 2016
State of Play
Tuesday, June 28th at 1:00 PM
Rated PG-13
When his mistress is found dead, Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck)
tries desperately to protect his name and career. As journalists Cal (Russell
Crowe) and Della (Rachel McAdams) investigate further, they uncover an intricate web of lies that stretches to the highest levels of power. Based on the critically
acclaimed BBC miniseries, this intriguing political thriller co-stars Helen Mirren,
Robin Wright Penn and Jason Bateman.
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(Top right) Items made by the White Birch Seniors and donated to
Hope on Haven Hill.
(To left) Kerry Norton and Colene Arnold, founders of Hope on
Haven Hill and our own Helen MacKenzie.
(Bottom left) Georgie and the amazing cute Baby Bag she
made…getting started for our next trip to Hope on Haven. Hill.
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June 2016
May luncheon-waiting for the record crowd
of 68 attendees. Thanks Carol and Dan
Goodenough for sponsoring.
Playing with dirt and flowers and creating beauty.
Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon Recipe
One of our favorite senior guys has been taking a cooking class and really enjoying it. He shared this recipe from his
first class and said that it was delicious!
Serves 2-3 | Prep Time: 8 Mins | Cook Time: 12 Mins
Ingredients:
12 oz salmon fillet, cut into two pieces
1 tablespoon melted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch ground black pepper
Lemon wedges
Method:
Preheat oven to 400F. Mince garlic
Combine the melted butter, garlic, parsley,
salt, lemon juice and black pepper together.
Stir to combine well.
■■ Arrange the salmon on a baking sheet lined
with parchment paper. Spoon the garlic herb
mixture onto the salmon, coat well on the
top and sides of the salmon.
■■ Bake for 12 minutes. Dish out and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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