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SEPTEMBER 2019

HIGHLIGHTS Sept. 2 Closed for Labor Day 5 Trip: Mohonk Mountain House 9 Fall Semester Classes Begin 12 Trip: Ellis Island 12 Book Discussion: Varina 13 Fashion Tea sponsored by Laurel Ridge Health Care Center 18 Trip: Billy Elliot at Goodspeed Opera House 19 Instructor Party 19 RVNA Flu Clinic 20 Travelogue: Vietnam sponsored by Union Savings Bank 27 RVNA Flu Clinic 27 FH Food Truck Friday sponsored by The Village at Brookfield Common

A Message from Grace

Welcome to a jam-packed fall semester, which begins on Monday, September 9. We’re so looking forward to

having all our members back in the building from their summer excursions and festivities.

I also want to give a special shout-out to our wonderful instructors, who make learning here so fun and engaging. We’ll be honoring our instructors at a special party later this month.

All of our fall programs are possible because of your generous donations. We hope you will continue your support when you receive our appeal letter later this month.

For those who celebrate the upcoming holiday, we wish you a happy Rosh Hashanah.

Let’s dive into Fall!

SponSored by

TRAVELOGUEVietnam

Friday, Sept. 20, 1 pmPlease join Founders Hall member, Kriszta Venczel, as she shares her experiences, in pictures and words, of her travels in Vietnam. She will detail the country’s rich history, friendly people, beautiful scenery, and good food. She visited out-of-the-way places to meet and interact with local people. During her travels, she tried her hand at their handicrafts, and listened to countless stories.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 3 pmVarina

by Charles Frazier

facilitated by Ridgefield Library staff

Book Discussion

Founders Hall, a 501(c)3 public charity incorporated under the name Founders Hall Foundation, Inc., was established by the Couri and Goldstone families. The Foundation has an agreement with the town of Ridgefield to lease the land and run Founders Hall through 2022, with the option for future extensions. With continued support from generous people like you, the Foundation will run Founders Hall for generations to come.

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Fashion tea

Friday, Sept. 132 pm

Macy’s will highlight some of their seasonal looks at this year’s show. And the lovely accessories will be provided by Ridgefield’s

Tundi, a jewelry, clothing, accessories boutique.

RVna Flu CliniC

Thursday, Sept. 19

10 am - 12 pm

and

Friday, Sept. 271 - 3 pm

Please make an appointment at the front desk.

Fh Food tRuCk FRiday

sept. 27, 12:30 - 2 pm

Big Green Eggs and Hamburgers

is rolling into Founders Hall. Come dine on gourmet hamburgers, hot dogs or indulge in a chocolate chip

ice cream sandwich.

NEW MEMBERSaS of 8/12/19

Brian NilesThea NilesRichard OrrCarol OrrEd PowersCharles PrescottBen RomneyLinda RostCarol SauerhoffIlona Tolcser

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distinctive independent senior living that celebrates wellness, dignity and choice. And, all residents at The Inn enjoy priority access to Waveny LifeCare Network’s renowned continuum of care including personal care services and Waveny Care Center, should their personal or financial needs ever change. Call 203.594.5450 or visit us at waveny.org to discover more about life at The Inn. Schedule lunch and a tour, and come visit us today.

Liz AldermanArleta BagchiSanjivani BakareBetsy BarnettGinger BenliferKaren BowserMaria CapraraRita DeBruyne StutzMary DeSandoloBill DiggsKaren DiggsHelen FitzmartinPeter FoderaAl GlennonJacqueline GoldnerLeonard GoldnerBill GorombyAlice GottliebAllan GottliebKitty HeinzeSteve HorowitzJackie MolligoPaula MolloyDaniel Molloy

Do you shop on Amazon? You can be raising funds for life-long learning by registering with AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products and prices. The significant difference is that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Founders Hall. To date we’ve raised $96.27 just by shopping AmazonSmile! See Cindy Nesbitt for details or with questions.

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September at the Movies Join Us!

Rain Man 2 pmSelfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt’s father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country.

1998, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise R, 133 mins.

Forrest Gump 2 pmThe presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, the events of Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75.

1994, Tom Hanks, Robin Wright PG13, 142 mins.

Independence Day 2 pmThe aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind’s best weapon is the will to survive.

1996, Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum TV-PG, 145 mins.

The Truman Show 2:30 pmAn insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.

1998, Jim Carrey, Ed Harris PG, 103 mins.

Chariots of Fire 2 pmTwo British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics.

1981, Ben Cross, Ian Charleson PG, 124 mins.

A Private War 2 pmOne of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the front-line of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

2018, Rosamund Pike, Greg Wise R, 110 mins.

Slumdog Millionaire 2 pmA Mumbai teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”

2008, Dev Patel, Freida Pinto PG, 120 mins.

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Please note varying start times and that the schedule could change based on availability.

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Bingo Fridays* 1 - 3 pm

Bocce Tues./Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 am Canasta Thursdays 1:15 - 4:15 pm

Chess Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Gardeners Third Friday 1:30 - 3 pm Mexican Train Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Dominoes

Pinochle Thursdays 2:40 - 4:30 pm

Quilting Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm

Rug Hooking Wednesdays 1:30 - 4 pm

Scrabble Thursdays 1:15 - 3:15 pm

Walking Mon./Wed. 8:20 am

Weaving Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm

Wood Carving Mondays 1:30 - 4 pm

*except Sept. 13

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Thank you to all our Donors (from July 11 through August 12, 2019)

Joseph Adams, Jr. ^AnonymousPhyllis Best ^Michael and Barbara Boeckmann ^Greg and Anne BrodginskiGeorgia CarringtonRon and Kathy CococciaMary M. CostaCurrituck CreationsChris and Geoff DiggleElizabeth M. DolenTracy and Brett Dubin ^Penny EdwardsElaJade JewelryAngelina and Vincent Falotico ^Barbara and Michael FisherChristine T. Gardner ^Irene C. HolcroftMrs. Ruth I. Holzthum ^Jim and Jean Horend ^IBM Employee ServicesMargot and Paul Ingrassia ^

Craig Johnson ^Terry Keller ^Linda Laqueur ^James and Kay LeisenringTom Lesko ° ^Patricia LigosCarole Long ^Frank and Sharon Madden ^Michele Mahland ^Tom and Patti Maloney ^Vincent and Marilyn Maneri ^Sal Mannuccia and Janet Gebbia Mannuccia ° ^John and Jeanette Mannuzza ^Anne T. Martin ° ^Marilyn and Louis Mezzo ^Victor Mimeault ^Mary R. Morrisroe ^Anita G. Moss ^Austin O’HanlonLouis and Marsha PanzerMarianne Pei ^

Franziska Pfeiffer ^Kathleen Preli ^Rich Farm Ice CreamRidge Crest at Meadow RidgeKent and Margaret Rohrer ^David Sachs and Linda Shackelford ^Eric and Phyllis SetterstromIlene Traiger and Joseph Shapiro ^Walter and Sabina SlavinThe Swerdlow Downs FamilyPolly and Ray Tafrate ^Barbara Capo and Jerry Therrien ^Joel H. Third ^Margaret ThompsonTown of RidgefieldCarmela TripiBarbara B. UghettaMark and Grace Weber ^Peter C. Welch, M.D.

^ monthly donor° Founders Circle member

Friends • Food • Fun • Shopping

Thursday, Oct. 176 - 10 pm

Founders Hall193 Danbury Road

Ridgefield

$20 to benefitFounders Hall

www.founders-hall.org203-431-7000

Come Support Life-long Learning!

We all screamed for ice cream at last month’s Sundae Tea! It was such a sweet treat spending time with nearly 100 of you. Rich Farm Ice Cream kindly donated the ice cream, and a special thanks to Ridgefield Crossings for sponsoring this tasty event!

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