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NEWS FROM THE STAFF

STAFF

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES

By Lori DeWitt

Save the Date: Thursday, Feb 8 – DRAC Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm Friday, Feb 9 –

Thrift Shop Furniture Sale, Apt 1506, 7am-1pm Travel Talk, Helen LeMay Room, 10am Ren Vandesteeg Book Signing, Main Lobby, 10am Thursday, Feb 15 –

Meet & Greet Dr. Mona Mirchandani, Main Lobby, 9:30am Resident Council Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm Village Voices Concert, Main Lobby, 7:30pm

Friday, Feb 16 – National Jell-O® Event, Main Lobby, 2pm Thursday, Feb 22 – Master Pilot Award Presentation, Main Lobby,1:30pm

Monday, Feb 19 – Is Presidents’ Day and is a federal holiday. Please make note of the following:

Mail Delivery – Suspended Reid Pharmacy – Closed, no drop-off or pick-up of medications, so please

plan accordingly Broadway Bank – Closed

This is not a BST employee holiday so staffing will be as normal.

Changes to Freedom House Gate Code- Effective Monday, Feb 12, the Freedom House code to the gate will change. Please contact Teresa or Lori in Resident Services for the new code.

February 8, 2018

The Roadrunner A Biweekly Newsletter of Blue Skies West

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IN MEMORIAM Lt Col John L Pate

passed away on Jan 27, 2018

IN MEMORIAM Col Frank M. Christian

passed away on Feb 1, 2018

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Ruth C. Hayden


IN MEMORIAM Col Jim E. Hammons


IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Carolyn R. Taylor


Power Outage – Thanks to all of you, especially the Tower residents, for your patience last Thursday during the eight-hour power outage affecting the Towers. There wasn’t a lot we could do, but CPS did an amazing job in getting us back on line as quickly as possible. The picture below on the left shows two CPS workers standing by the new transformer (replacing the old one which “blew” that morning). The picture on the right shows the crane used to remove the old transformer and place the new one. Weather and timing were perfect, with electricity being restored just as the sun was setting.

Resident Safety – Wall protectors have been placed at the entryway to Tower 3 & 4 lower level; therefore, we ask you to now leave the shopping carts there instead of across from the Maintenance office. There is a fire extinguisher located on the wall where the carts used to be, and we don’t want to block that extinguisher with the shopping carts.

Soliciting – Reminder, please BST is a no soliciting area unless cleared through Resident Services and Activities.

Resident Roster – The 2018 Resident Phone Roster is available for pick-up at the Front Desk.

Wednesday Shopping – Departs from the Lobby at 1pm. Wednesday, Feb 14 – Trader Joe’s Wednesday, Feb 21 – Costco


Friday “Mall” Transportation – Departs from the Lobby at 10am. Friday, Feb 9 – Ingram Mall Friday, Feb 16 – Wonderland Mall of the Americas and North Star Mall

Housekeeping Spotlight Item – These weekly items give housekeepers an area of special interest. Housekeepers will still adhere to their checklists but will pay special attention to the Spotlight Items of the week:

Week of Feb 12 – Vanity Lights Week of Feb 19 – Gaskets on Refrigerator/Dishwasher

THRIFT SHOP – MILESTONE REACHED!

By Joy Woodruff, Director of Development

I’m pleased to announce the Thrift Shop, which uses proceeds from sales of its items to fund many important projects and activities for Village West residents, has recently surpassed $300,000 in giving! Mrs. Christine Kniker and Mrs. Blaine Craig point out the new Thrift Shop Eagle Wall recognition. The support of many resident volunteers, providing countless hours of dedicated service, have made an

enormous contribution to this community. Congratulations on this milestone, and thank you for your amazing generosity!

ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE OF SERVICE By HR Team

The Human Resources Team (HR) would like to thank the following employees for reaching an Anniversary Milestone of Service with Blue Skies of Texas. Thank you for serving our residents with love and care throughout the years. We appreciate you!

Employee Anniversary Date

Years of Service

Department

Joe Canamar Feb 1 10 Maintenance - West

Sandra Hernandez Feb 4 30 Resident Services - East

Norma Headley Feb 8 5 The Mission

Rewelyn Galinato Feb 8 10 The Mission

Eufemia Martinez Feb 8 10 Freedom House

Clifford Bolton Feb 8 10 Food Service

Virginia Morado Feb 8 10 The Vista

Diana Sanchez Feb 22 10 Environmental Service - West

Yuri Gonzalez Feb 22 5 Environmental Service - West


JOIN US FOR A MEET AND GREET

By Ida Leithead, Health Services Business Development Manager

It is with great pleasure we introduce the newest addition to the Health Services Interdisciplinary Team at Blue Skies of Texas, Dr. Mona Mirchandani, Doctor of Osteopathic medicine. Dr. Mirchandani is a physiatrist with Integrated Rehab Consultants and will be our dedicated physiatrist to support us in delivering a robust rehabilitation program. Physiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in physical medicine and

rehabilitation, assessing patients for functional deficits and providing guidance to the rehab team to minimize disability and maximize independence. Please join us as we welcome her to the Blue Skies of Texas family at one of our scheduled Meet and Greets.

Blue Skies of Texas East Blue Skies of Texas West Main Lobby Main Lobby Monday, Feb 12, 9:30-10:30am Thursday, Feb 15, 9:30-10:30am

EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER By Human Resources Team

The following individuals are being recognized as our Employees of the Quarter. Thank you for modeling our Mission, Vision and Core values at Blue Skies of Texas. We appreciate all of you. Keep up the great work!

GM’S CORNER By Joan Homrich, BSTW Director of Dining Services

Wine Dinner –The Wine Dinner has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 21. The menu is: Mini Brat Wellington for the starter, beet and arugula salad with champagne vinaigrette, black & blue tomahawk rib-eye (med-rare) celery root mashed potato, seasonal medley vegetable, coffee ice

cream w/espresso for dessert. Reservations are open and limited.

Did you Know? - Julienne is a culinary knife cut in which the food item is cut into long thin strips, similar to matchsticks. The first known use of the term in print is in François Massialot's Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois (1722 edition).

Valentine Day – Chocolate covered strawberries & heart shaped cookies will be available for purchase in the Main Dining Room starting Friday, Feb 9.

BST West BST East

Maria Butigan, Environmental Services Theresa Carr, Environmental Services

Bruno Estrada, Environmental Services Edelia Gonzalez, The Mission

Kevin Inman, Resident Services Jesus Sifuentes, Maintenance

Yolanda King, Dining Services Arnetta White, Environmental Services

Dorothy Womer, Executive Offices

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois_Massialot


MAINTENANCE

STAFF

BST WEST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT

Nutrition Talk with Tam – Come and meet with Tam in CC3 on Wednesday, Feb 21, at 9:30am. There will also be a door prize. This is a wonderful time for you to bring your nutrition questions for discussion.

Bistro – The Bistro is offering some new in-house made breads and other pastry items.

Thank you – Just wanted to thank all of you for your understanding during the power outage.

LIFE ENRICHMENT

By Hope Santos, Life Enrichment Manager & Carol Estala, Activity Coordinator

Thursday, Apr 5, Texas Senior Games 2018 Fun Walk & Opening Ceremony - Put on your walking shoes, and join the fun at OP Schnabel Park. This is the kick-off of the Texas Senior Games and will consist of a welcoming ceremony, stretching exercises, music, sponsor booths, door prizes, snacks and a fun walk. You may choose from a one-mile or two-mile walk option. The first 300 to register are guaranteed a t-shirt. Please see Hope Santos or Carol Estala to register and pay the registration fee of $5.00. Deadline to register is Monday, March 5. The bus leaves BST West at 8:30am.

PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE By Mercedes Cruz, System Coordinator

Friday, Feb 9: Friday, Feb 16:

Tower Apts– 211-218, 221-228

Tower Apts– 231-238, 241-248

Cottages– 1300 –1400 Cottages– 1500

Specials– Exterior Main Bldg. (Tower) Specials– Liberty House,

The Vista - B & C Wing

Ranch Homes– 866, 867, 868 Ranch Homes– 803, 805, 807, 809


CATERED LIVING By Mercedes Cruz, Catered Living Manager

Do you have a piece of furniture you need assembled or something you need repaired? Catered Living can help you with repairing or assembling furniture, additional cleaning, car washing, golf cart preventive maintenance, gardening, grocery shopping and much

more!! We also have our laundry service for $1.15/lb. The Catered Living Office is located within the Maintenance Office, Lower Level Tower 3, or call us at 210-568-3285.

BOB’S BLOG By B b

Bob’s sharing his Blog space this week with Rocky Racoon who, a few weeks ago, thought he would try and become a resident. A Saturday morning found Rocky trying to gain entrance through the Lobby front doors; we were able to lure him out of there with Vienna Sausages from the Village Store, but then he moved to the side doors. After way too much time had been spent with Rocky, and after receiving way too much input from everybody passing through the Lobby on how to get him out of the doorways, we were

finally able to cage him and relocate him. Bob doesn’t come close to receiving the amount of attention that Rocky did! Rocky also left us a “present”, hmmmm…guess those Vienna Sausages upset his sensitive belly!!


AIR FORCE VILLAGES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The donors listed immediately below provided amazing charitable gifts of $10,000 or more in January. Thank you!

AFV II Protestant Church Maj Gen and Mrs. Gary Alkire

Lt Col Harry E. Michelson, Jr. Select Rehabilitation, Inc.

We are grateful to the following donors who also provided generous support!

BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND (cont’d.)

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pierson Lt Col and Mrs. George N. Backus Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Col and Mrs. Danny C. Schuyler Col and Mrs. Robert Certain in memory of Lt Col John Pate Col and Mrs. Don Christian Maj and Mrs. Robert T. Smith Lt Col and Mrs. Melvin V. Corley, Jr. Mrs. Hellen F. Steadman Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr. Col Yale F. Trustin Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Maj and Mrs. Gustave R. Vanderneck Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Col Dave Wise Col Sharon Freeto and SMSgt Bill Irwin Col John Fucik AF WIDOWS ENDOWMENT Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Mrs. Irene L. Carson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hallada CAPT and Mrs. Ralph D. Comer Lt Col Bernard L. Hothem Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Lt Col Robert W. Lamb Col John Fucik Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Mrs. Dolores A. Gam Lt Col Bill Linn Col and Mrs. Richard D. Hoover Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Maj and Mrs. Robert B. Knapp Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kruger Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Mrs. Katharine D. McNicholas Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz Lt Col and Mrs. Charley L. Michel Lt Col and Mrs. Mike Morris Mrs. Carolyn Anderson Myers Gen and Mrs. Thomas M. Ryan, Jr. in memory of Lt Col John Pate Maj Gen and Mrs. Robert B. Tanguy Col and Mrs. William G. Neubrand CMSgt Paul Nordstrom AF WIDOWS FUND Mrs. Joann Oldham Maj Gen and Mrs. Kurt B. Anderson Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock, Jr. Mrs. Connie S. Bacon Col and Mrs. Herbert J. Peck, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr.


AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT FOR JANUARY (continued) AF WIDOWS FUND (cont’d.) FREEDOM HOUSE RESEARCH FUND Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Col James E. DeZutter Col Jerry E. Marshall Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Ms. Sharon L. Miller Col Dave Wise Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Lt Col Wm J. and Mrs. Renu Pollock HOSPICE CARE Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis COVENANT FUND Mrs. Nan A. Smith Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas P. Craig, Jr. Ms. Jill Garza VILLAGE EAST FUND Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Col John Fucik Maj and Mrs. Howard McDonald Maj Clara C. Johnson Dr. David Leas and Dr. Maria Leas FREEDOM HOUSE FUND White Elephant at Village East Acadian Ambulance Service Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne AT&T United Way Employee Giving Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis THE MISSION at Village East ETS - Employee Donations Col John Fucik Col John Fucik Mrs. Yvonne R. Schott Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager Col and Mrs. Roger W. Hansen VILLAGE WEST FUND Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Capt Charlotte Cosgrove JCPenney Employee Giving Campaign and Mr. James Cosgrove Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Lt Col and Mrs. Edward J.C. Orbock Col and Mrs. Daniel Meyers Col and Mrs. Billy Miller THE VISTA at Village West Col and Mrs. William O'Hara Mrs. Shirley A. Benner PEO - Blue Skies of Texas Dr. and Mrs. Albert S. Hale, Jr. Target Corporation – Employee Giving Lt Col Robert D. Inghram Truist Employee Giving Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Vanguard Resources, Inc. Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne


AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT FOR JANUARY (continued)

CONCERT SERIES HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND Mrs. Connie S. Bacon Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Col and Mrs. Knute Lawson Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Mrs. Geraldine E. Martin Mrs. Jessie K. McKinney Col and Mrs. Billy Miller in memory of Maj Edward S. Busheme, Col and Mrs. Gordon W. Parkhill, Jr. Mrs. Norma J. Hill, Lt Col and Mrs. John J. Revak Lt Col Lyle B. Marshall, Mrs. Suzanne Robert Mrs. Ann Small-Williams, Col and Mrs. Larry J. Runge and Mrs. B. June Wergin Mrs. Sandy Shull Mrs. Clothilde A. Metz Maj Gen and Mrs. James P. Smothermon Col and Mrs. Gordon W. Parkhill, Jr. Col Stump Sowada Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Lt Gen Herman O. Thomson Mr. C. Graham Schadt Col Yale F. Trustin in memory of Mrs. Doris E. Manci Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Maj Gerald B. Stepman Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas C. Young Col Yale F. Trustin Mr. Richard Zabransky HAGAUER SCHOLARSHIP EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND Col James P. Concannon Lt Col and Mrs. George N. Backus Mrs. Anne A. Bowbeer MARY OPAL WOLANIN ENDOWMENT Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Burke Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter Lt Col Anthony F. Santacroce Ms. Marla Casanova Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling Mrs. Ann Christie CAPT and Mrs. Ralph D. Comer HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND Capt and Mrs. John Councilman, Jr. Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerrold P. Allen Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Mrs. Scottie M. Bridges Lt Col Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Estrada Col and Mrs. Jack P. Bujalski Col John Fucik Col and Mrs. Don Christian Mrs. Sandra Gonzalez Mrs. L. Kelly Dixon Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Mrs. Dorothy Jo Dobbs Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow Col and Mrs. Bobby Rutledge Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager Col and Mrs. Robert Stuart Mrs. Lyn M. Henderson Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Lawson Mrs. Cynthia Yanez

As always, we are sincerely grateful for the gifts of those donors

who choose to remain anonymous!


RESIDENTS’ CORNER

AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT FOR JANUARY (continued)

We offer a special thanks to the following Blue Skies residents who made gifts

in January to support the proposed Dog Park at Village East

Mr. Jack E. Cawood Mrs. Josie A. Rice Ms. Carol McCormick

and to those individuals listed below

who donated through the AFV II Protestant Church in January to benefit the High Flight Center Fund:

Maj and Mrs. Kenneth F. Andrews, Jr. Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Mrs. Wanda J. Asbury CMSgt and Mrs. Michael L. Farino Lt Col Harold D. Bonath Mrs. Eileen Hubp Lt Col and Mrs. James M. Conner Ms. Sharon Price Dr. and Mrs. LeBaron W. Dennis Mrs. Sandy Shull

We make every effort to prepare a complete and accurate donor listing. Please accept our apology for any error. If you detect an error,

please contact the AFVCF office (568-3211) so that we can correct our records. Thank you.

COWBOY BREAKFAST THANK YOU By Cowgirl Dodie

There are so many to thank for making the BST West Annual Cowboy Breakfast such a wonderful, fun-filled event. Please extend our “Thanks” to the following who contributed so much: Joan Homrich and Morrison’s for all of the tacos; the Thrift Shop for providing the bank; “Special thanks” to the Dining Services crew and all those “special helpers” who served – Thank You!

THANK YOU By Ellen Alkire

A very big thank you to everyone who contributed flags to the Boy Scouts. Boy Scout Troop 285 retired between 150 to 175 flags on Saturday, 27 Jan. Of that, 53 came from the Village, and Boy Scout Troop 285 sends their deepest gratitude for your participation. The flag retirement ceremony is a very formal ceremony with white gloves that the entire troop participates in. Please keep giving your used either American or Texas flags to the Front Desk for the Boy Scouts, as the Boy Scouts collect flags all year long for their next flag retirement ceremony in January 2019. Again, thank you so much for your participation.


TREE OF LIGHTS THANKS By Forrest Smith, Chairman, ACC

Thank you to Village West residents who honored and remembered loved ones through their support of the 2017 Tree of Lights. A special word of thanks to Debbie Christian and a great group of resident volunteers: Linda Ball, Valerie Byrd, Lynn Christian, Bonnie Gardner, Paula Haley, Lyn Henderson, Jean Lichtenstein, Martha MacLeod, Carolyn Massello, Annie Moore, Evelyn Nettleship, Lynne Payne, Valerie Rieke, Jeannie Robinson, Sue Robert, Billie Rosencrans, and Nan Smith for their labor of love to manage all the details involved to make this longstanding tradition successful. Gifts totaled $1,790.19 for the 2017 Tree of Lights program, and will provide valuable support for projects to benefit residents of The Vista in 2018. Another long-standing holiday tradition is the sight of poinsettias filling the community. A big thank you to Martha Wesson for her work to make this happen and thanks to those who supported this project.

THANK YOU By Fred Seymour

Thanks to the many who provided uplifting thoughts, concern, gift and goodies, cards, visits (often many times) and most of all, prayers! Your concern for me and my recovery is very much appreciated!!

THANK YOU DINING ROOM STAFF By Lee Wells

A special thank you to our Dining Room Staff for serving such a lovely luncheon for our Lackland Spouses Club members. Elizabeth and Raquel made us all very happy with their wonderful service and Carlos, the chef, who fixed the delicious lunch. Many thanks also to Joan and Daniel, who planned and made sure everything went well. We are so lucky to have such capable staff which works so hard to please us.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERT SERIES By Ginny Hallager

On Sunday, Jan 28 we were treated to a dynamic duo playing individually and then teaming up for some incredible four-hand pieces on our Yamaha. Sherry Kim and Shai Zohar-Natanel have studied with Sasha Moutouzkine and have “done him proud” as the saying goes. Sherry played a tender piece by Enrique Granados; then we enjoyed a transcription of “Embraceable You” by Eric Wild and finally a Schubert piece in ¾ time called “Soirees de Vienne, No. 6.” Shai showed his versatility playing Chopin’s “Sonata No. 2, 1st Movement;” his strength was contrasted by the more delicate touch needed for “Liebestod” by Wagner. Then he had us mesmerized by a very intricate arrangement of his own of “Over the Rainbow.” If those pieces weren’t enough to satisfy, the two of them teamed up with three different four-hand pieces which left us gasping for breath! And they had only two weeks in which to perfect them! Incredible! They began the concert with “The William Tell Overture” at a break-neck pace. Later in the program they teamed up with Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dance, Op.


72,” which was tender and quiet. Little did we know what was coming in the final piece, “Sabre Dance” by Khachaturian. There was a tangle of hands and arms crossing each other on the keyboard throughout the piece. Glissando after glissando rained down. We, the audience were on our feet as the piece concluded. What a beginning to the 2018 Series.

GREAT FOOD IN SAN ANTONIO By The Clandestine Gourmet

Chinese New Year begins Friday, Feb 16 and, according to the Chinese animal zodiac calendar, 2018 is the year of the Dog. So, if you were born in 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958, 1946, or 1934 you might be a little unlucky, since the Chinese believe the most unlucky people are those who were born in previous Dog years. But so what! Eat, drink and be merry anyway! A good place to eat terrific Chinese food is at Sichuan House, located near the I-410 end of Wurzbach Road. This is the most authentic Chinese food Mrs. CD and I have tried in San Antonio, and we love Chinese food. Try the Bejing style pork tenderloin with steamed buns, twice-cooked pork, tea smoked duck, spicy lamb with cumin, mapo tofu, or their signature pork belly dish. All are excellent, as is the hot and sour soup. If you only like very Americanized Chinese food, this might seem a little adventurous, but it’s a great place to try something more authentic.

SPURS TICKETS By Mike McGinty

A small group of residents share two seats and parking at all 44 home games, plus the playoffs. We have had these seats up behind the Spurs bench for six years. It is a much different experience at the AT&T Center than watching the games on TV, and it is always exciting to see our championship team in action. By Monday, Feb 12, we need to renew our tickets for the 2018-2019 season (October to April). If you would like to join our group for a few games or get more information, please contact Mike McGinty before the February date. Go Spurs Go!

GREAT COURSE DISCUSSION GROUP By Allan Novak

The current topic for the Castroville Public Library’s Great Courses Discussion Group is “A History of Freedom.” This course traces the concept of freedom from classical Greece to the modern day, exploring the political, economic, social, cultural and moral dimensions of this ideal. The course is presented in the format of DVD lectures followed by brief discussion. Come join us – there is no cost, and new participants are welcome at any time. The group meets Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm at the Castroville Public Library. For more information, contact the library at 830-931-4095.

Sichuan House 3505 Wurzbach Rd, Ste 102 San Antonio, TX 78238 Phone: (210) 509-9999

My Rating: 2. Real Good

Rating Scale Used: 1. Can’t Wait to Go Back! 2. Real Good 3. Good 4. Pretty Good 5. If You’re Desperate…


DABBLERS By Sharon Petesch

The purpose of the Dabblers group is to provide the residents of BSTW who have an interest in needlework and handicrafts with a means of coming together to share their skills and learn new ones in return. Our meetings are held the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month between September and May at 1:30pm in the Craft Room (which we share with the pool tables) next to the Barbershop. Members of the group are encouraged to create various items which they then make available for sale to other residents, staff and visitors. These items are on display in the cases in the corridor to the Vista entrance near the Beauty Shop. All proceeds from these sales are used to benefit BSTW or other non-profit organizations. Please feel free to drop by and check out our Dabbler group!

TAXES – TAXES – TAXES By Ed Orbock

It’s that time again! The Blue Skies West Tax Office will be open every Tuesday until Apr 10 from 10am to 3pm. The sign-up sheets will be at the Front Desk. There will be a handout describing what forms we will and will not prepare. Please Note: Everyone must have the required, proper identification which includes a picture ID and a Social Security card. If you have any questions, please call Ed Orbock.

THRIFT SHOP FURNITURE SALE By Thrift Shop Team

Friday, Feb 9, Apt #1506, 7am-1pm. Don’t miss this sale! Friday’s Special - buy one chair and get a second one for half price! No pre-sales. All items must be removed no later

than Sunday, Feb 11.

TRAVEL TALK – IBERIAN PENINSULA By Bill Ball

We will discover two views of Portugal and Spain on Friday, Feb 9, at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. We’ll start with favorite scenes from Barcelona to Lisbon, and then you’ll see Portugal and Spain from another perspective. Paula Hansen and her husband John traveled with us from Lisbon to Madrid and put together a video, including some scenes from a Spanish bullfight. If you haven’t seen Travel Talk before, we visit interesting places around the world and usually create short videos with narration and music. We hope to see you in the Helen LeMay Room for the first Travel Talk of 2018! To RSVP or for more information about Travel Talk, please call me or contact Bill Ball at [email protected].

BOOK SIGNING By Carol Vandesteeg

Ren Vandesteeg will have a book signing on Friday, Feb 9, from 10am- noon, in the Main Lobby. The title of his book is God’s Plan: Eliminate Biblical Ignorance. Many people do not read the Bible much and do not understand it. Yet, most people think it is a good book and would like to know what it means. Ren wrote his book to make



the Bible simpler and easy to understand. The Bible is one main story with one main character. God’s Plan traces that story chronologically from Genesis through Revelation. It’s an easy read. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Corinthians 2:9. Come and take a look at this new book.

SING-ALONG STRINGS UKULELE BAND By Verna Mae Roberson

Music and romance are simply synonymous in February, and there will be both at the sing-along at Blue Skies East on Saturday, Feb 10. The singing begins at 7pm, but the bus departs Blue Skies West at 6:30pm, so be sure to sign up early. Bring your stringed instrument and play along; the words and chords are projected onto a large screen. Fresh popcorn is provided by our hosts and some folks bring snacks, and drink to share during “halftime.” If you want to brush up on your skills, drop me a note or call. Lessons and instructors are available, and we need more band members.

SINGLES-MINGLES WEST By Arlean Graves

Our next luncheon will take place on Sunday, Feb 11, at the Teppanyaki Chinese Buffet (near Ingram Mall). They offer a wide variety of food items and food stations. For example, Mongolian grill (where steaks are grilled to order); sushi bar; salad bar; dessert bar; fruit bar; crab legs; etc. The cost is $10.49 for seniors. Check their website for more details: www.teppanyakichinesebuffet.com. Singles, widows, widowers, and caregivers are eligible for this trip. Couples may sign on the wait list. Sign up in the Activity book in CC3. The bus will depart promptly at 11:15am. Please arrive early to check in with your hostesses. If you use a walker, place a W by your name. For more information, call Arlean Graves or Dot Gaines.

RESIDENTS’ PHOTOS By Ruth Ann Taylor & Tom Ryan

Attention new residents and also other residents who would like new photos made for the Residents’ Picture Board in the hallway. The next photo session will be on Wednesday, Feb 14, at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. Please call Ruth Ann or Ellen Alkire for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. We’ll be looking for you!

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

By Ann Wood

Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited When: Wednesday, Feb 14, with Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm Theme: Valentine’s Evening Entertainment: Steve Kile - Providing us vocal entertainment in the styles of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole Menu: Spinach & strawberry salad with balsamic vinaigrette, 5oz. filet with mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, asparagus, house rolls, strawberry cheesecake

http://www.teppanyakichinesebuffet.com/


& special dietetic dessert (Chef’s choice). (A special diet alternative entrée is offered. Sign-up sheet is located in CC3.) Pictures: Ruth Ann Taylor or Mike Westwood will be available to take the Birthday & Anniversary pictures from 5-5:30pm in the Helen LeMay Room. Please check in with Pam Westwood for your photo-op with Mike Westwood.

Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 6pm. Those needing extra time for seating may enter at 5:45pm Decorations: Barbara Folkeson Suggested Dress: Include a touch of red with your dinner dress Reservations: The Reservation Chairpersons are Hilda Cunningham and Patricia McCarthy. Please follow directions, and everyone is guaranteed a seat. All those planning to attend, including guests, must sign the list in the CC3 room. The list will be picked up at 1pm on Friday, Feb 9 or earlier if the 300-seat limit is reached. If you need to cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. Important: If you cancel after 1pm Monday, Feb 12, please call the Dining Services Office (210-568-3232). Table Reservations: To make a table reservation, call Hilda Cunningham or Patricia McCarthy. Table reservations are limited to eight. Come alone and be seated with other interesting people. Reservations are needed for the Singles & Caregivers table. Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person must sign up, including guests. Hosted Cocktails: Cocktail Hour for all BST West residents and guests will be held in the CC rooms from 5-6pm. Hosts for the evening will wear colorful and distinctive name tags. The list of hosts provided by the Chairs, Mike & Sylvia Slominski, includes: Don & Debbie Christian, Jim & Mary Alice Council, Lew Curtis, Joyce Hamer, Eileen Hubp, Martha MacLeod, Bill & Dee Mann, Geri Martin, Don & Fay Miller, Bill & Renu Pollock, Bob & Carolyn Shipman, Rollin & Joann Siefken, Mike & Sylvia Slominski, Howard & Edie Talley, Dan & Ruth Ann Taylor, Lois Waguespack.

CALLING ANTARCTICA By Bill Overacker

On Jan 20 at 1700 hours, five Hams gathered in the Radio Room in their attempt to contact the McMurdo Amateur Radio Station in Antarctica. While three newly licensed Hams, Gwen, Loretta and Terry observed, the more experienced Hams, Forrest and Joel, dialed the transceiver to the pre-arranged megahertz setting for the best signal transmission for contact. Unfortunately, contact was not made due to poor propagation conditions. Interest in contacting the McMurdo Station occurred three years ago when Joe Manci introduced his granddaughter, Charlotte, who was a contractor employed in Antarctica, to several Hams during one of her multiple visits. She revealed the existence of the McMurdo Ham Station and thought it would be “neat” to talk with her Grandfather. Charlotte was instrumental with connecting us with the current McMurdo Ham point of contact, Graylan. Graylan corrected the


antenna’s beam direction, which increased the station’s range of contacts in the States. With the end of summer approaching and Graylan’s departure, we will again attempt to contact McMurdo’s Station in the future. All was not lost at this session, for contacts were made from one coast to the other, Vermont and Washington State, which delighted the newly licensed Hams. All are welcome to our next Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday, Feb 15, at 11:30am in CC1 to learn more about this exciting and beneficial hobby. Please contact Joel Lichtenstein for more information. 73—(Best regards in Ham language).

RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS By Caroline Wilkins, Executive Secretary

This is a recurring meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Roadrunner Lounge at 1:30pm. Do you prefer to have the notice every month, or only when the Council will not meet?

GREAT BOOKS By Gus Vanderneck

The next Great Books meeting will be on Thursday, Feb 15, from 7-8:30pm in CC2. We will be reading and discussing The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. The author writes, “I was asked the same set of questions over and over again. Is the United States following a similar historical trajectory? If so, where does the U.S stand on the Roman timeline?” The following meeting will be on Thursday, Mar 1, and we will be reading and discussing When Religion Becomes Evil by Charles Kimball. The book may be ordered at Amazon, on Kindle or hardcover at any bookstore. Great Books is a group of people who like to read and talk about what they read and their understanding of the reading. There is no agenda, and there are no correct answers. All are welcome to join us, or to come in and observe what we do. If you have any questions, call Gus Vanderneck or e-mail at [email protected].

VILLAGE VOICES By Sandy Shull

Coming soon! On Thursday, Feb 15, at 7:30pm, the Village Voices will present “Love is in The Air.” Come to the Main Lobby, and be prepared for an evening of show tunes, golden oldies and romantic themes which will lift your spirits! Under the direction of Rob Jenkins, it promises to be a fun event. Following the concert, refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

RED HAT LUNCHEON By Jacqueline Veatch, Queen Mum

Our next meeting is Friday, Feb 16. Please be in the Lobby by 11:15am to check in for the bus taking us to El Jarro on Hwy 281 and Bitters. This is a well-known Mexican restaurant that has been popular for many years. Your hostess is Penny Ryan.



ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE By Corlea Plowman

Oh What a Night! Sunday, Feb 18! Have we got a good time for you! The Entertainment for your Enjoyment Committee is bringing you a song-and-dance show from the Harlequin Theater at Ft. Sam Houston. They will perform lively music and dance from the 50s and 60s right here in our Dining Hall on Sunday, Feb 18, at 6pm. The Harlequin’s

“Oh What a Night” won 2017 best musical for San Antonio. You can sing along or just sit back and enjoy the show. No reservations, no fee, just fun! See you there!

NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP By Bill Thomas

Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on Monday, Feb 19 at 3pm in the Liberty House first floor Activity Room. Come and join the discussions. Our focus will be on discoveries from recent Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) research trials.

LSC SPECIAL FEBRUARY EVENT By Lee Wells

The Lackland Spouse’s Club Presents: “Evening at the Oscars / Red Carpet Gala.” Please join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year. We will be celebrating Hollywood and the Movies! You can bring your spouse. There will be a red carpet, paparazzi, plenty of amazing silent auction items and a ton of fun. Come dressed in your red carpet best or as your favorite movie character! You can even have a group or table with a movie theme (Star Wars, Star Trek, Avengers, Sex and the City….the possibilities are endless). We will have a fantastic plated dinner with: salad, chicken entrée or pasta primavera (veggie option) and dessert. Where: Gateway Club. When: Tuesday, Feb 20, 6:30-9pm. Cost: $22pp, $20 for O-Club members and includes food and a night of excitement! A bus will leave BSTW at 6pm and BSTE at 6:15pm. The bus will pick us up at 9pm for the return trip home. Call Lee Wells to make a reservation and meal choice. Reservations and cancellations must be made by Thursday, Feb 15. If you want to ride the bus you must sign the bus reservation list in the Activity book in your respective CC room. Please Note: Silent auction items are needed. Lee will collect your donation any time up to Thursday, Feb 15.

MOAA ALAMO CHAPTER By Charlotte Koch

The next meeting of the MOAA Alamo Chapter will be a happy hour on Thursday, Feb 22, 4-6pm at the Ft Sam Houston Golf Course Club, 1050 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio TX 78209. They will provide complimentary beer, munchies and a pay-as-you-go bar. The speaker will be Gary McAlum, Col, USAF (Ret) and USAA's Senior Vice President, Chief Security Officer. He will speak about what USAA does to protect members from cyber-attacks, fraud, financial crimes, etc. You do not have to be a member to attend. To register on-line: www.alamomoaa.org or call the office,

http://www.alamomoaa.org/


210-228-9955, between 12-4 pm on Tues, Wed, or Thursday. Pre-registration is $8 or $10 at the door. Deadline to pre-register is 4pm Monday, Feb 19.

FAA’s MASTER PILOT AWARD PRESENTATION By Martha MacLeod

Have you ever heard of The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award? It is the most prestigious award the Federal Aviation Administration can bestow, and it is named after the Wright Brothers, the first U.S. pilots. To be eligible for this award, nominees must hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority or FAA pilot certificate, document 50 or more years of civil or military flying experience, have three letters of recommendation from other pilots licensed by the FAA and be a U.S. citizen. This award will be presented to resident Martha MacLeod on Thursday, Feb 22, at 1:30pm in the Lobby to honor the aviation record of her late husband Donald H. MacLeod. San Antonio Flight Standards District Office Manager, Mr. Randy Loveless will make the presentation. This is the first time this award will be presented to a BST West resident. Everyone is welcome. Come early and enjoy a sing-along with live patriotic music. Punch and homemade cookies will be served. For more information contact Martha MacLeod.

O-CLUB FEBRUARY APPRECIATION NIGHT By Ken Wells

The February "Member Appreciation Night" will be the fourth Tuesday, Feb 27, at the Lackland Gateway Club Fiesta Ballroom from 5-8pm. The cost is $12.50 for club members and $15.50 for non-members. Club members may use their club coupons to receive another $1 discount. The evening’s menu features: Build-your-own salad bar, crème of asparagus soup, beef tenderloin with burgundy au jus, tilapia stuffed with crab meat in white wine sauce, chicken gentle home, steamed broccoli spears, brandied baby carrots, mixed wild rice, rosemary roasted potatoes, rolls, fresh fruit, red velvet cake and cherry cobber. There will be music for your listening and dancing pleasure provided by DJLJU. All Blue Skies of Texas residents are welcome. A sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Activity Sign-up Booklet in the CC room at both campuses. Please sign up for the bus no later than noon, Monday, Feb 26, to ride the bus or remove your name if you no longer are going on the bus. The bus will depart BST West at 4:30pm and pick up BST East participants at 4:45pm. Return trip will depart the Club at 7:15pm. There is no transportation charge for this event.

CURSILLISTAS (CATHOLIC & EPISCOPALIAN) By Ralph Comer

Walk to Emmaus (Methodists) and Via De Cristo (Lutherans) - If you have made a weekend and are looking for a reunion group, please contact me. We meet by the coffee pots behind the Bistro at 8:30am on Thursday mornings. If you have any questions, please contact me.

RELIGION


EPISCOPAL CHURCH By Dougie Clarke

There is an Episcopal Service with the Holy Eucharist every Thursday at 3pm in the High Flight Chapel.

ECUMENICAL LENTEN DEVOTION By Tom Dera

Enrich your Lenten journey with an Ecumenical Devotion, “The Spiritual Way of the Cross,” every Friday during Lent beginning Friday, Feb16 and ending Friday, Mar 23, 3-4pm in the High Flight Chapel. Everyone is welcome to attend.

CATHOLIC NEWS By Annie Moore

Padre Insight - On Wednesday, Feb 14, we experience the confluence of St. Valentine’s Day and the beginning of Lent. It is not only a secular day of celebration, but also a day of fast and abstinence for Christians around the world. This apparent juxtaposition on our liturgical calendar elicits the tension between our secular world and the call to perfection of the spiritual. There are quite a few Valentinus’ in the history of Christianity who were martyred for their faith, those early Christians who paid the price for their ultimate act of love for their God. So perhaps the deeper significance of the two events is that they both call us to ponder the idea of love, death and the ultimate call of Sainthood that can only be acquired through our love of God, neighbor and self. Pax Et Bonum! Fr. Rich Bendorf, O.F.M.

Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, Feb 14, Mass at 4pm in the High Flight Chapel

Saturdays - 11am Mass (For Sunday, by special dispensation of the Archbishop) in the High Flight Chapel

Saturdays/Sundays - Freedom House: Catholic residents will be visited, beginning about 1:30pm, with Holy Communion and prayers

Wednesdays – 3:30pm, Rosary/Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament held in the Willow Chapel

Third Tuesdays – 10am, Catholic Council meets in Conference Room #110. Guests are welcome.

Fridays – Adoration 1-5pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

St. Vincent de Paul, Castrovillle - First Saturday Donations

Ministry of the Sacraments - If you need the services of a priest for the sacrament of Reconciliation, the sacrament of Anointing, or other spiritual need, please contact Deacon Pat Benigno, and he will coordinate your request. Please Note: If you are admitted to a San Antonio hospital and have not been anointed prior to admittance, contact the hospital staff to request the service of the hospital assigned priest or the priest on call.

Home Blessings – Fr. Rich Bendorf is available and will gladly do a Home Blessing at your request


Spiritual Direction - Please contact Carolyn Myers

AFV II PROTESTANT CHURCH By Carmen Perez, Church Secretary

Protestant Services: Sunday, Feb 11 Sunday, Feb 18 High Flight Chapel 9:30am and 11am Gil Richardson Wayne Knutson Willow Chapel 9:30am & Freedom House 10:45am Dan Figueroa Gil Richardson This schedule is subject to change without notice

Freedom House Worship Service – Held each Sunday at 10:45am, with Communion. All are always welcome.

Bible Study and Weekday Service Schedule: Tuesday Morning Bible Study - Starts at 9am in CC3. For more information, please contact Connie Wyckoff.

Wednesday Mid-week Devotional Service – Willow Chapel at 10am. For more information, call the church office 210-568-3372 or Pastor Gil at 210-262-9550.

Ladies’ Bible Study – Reconvened on Wednesday, Jan 17, at 10am in the Liberty House Theater. The 7-session video is taught by Beth Moore and facilitated by Ginny Hallager. Titled “Stepping Up: A journey through the Psalms of Ascent,” the focus is on chapters 120-134 of the Psalms. Workbooks are available for $13. For further information, contact Ginny Hallager or Nita Peck.

Liberty House Worship Service – Held each Thursday at 10:30am. All are welcome. Communion is held the second Thursday of each month.

Liberty House Bible Study – Meets on the first floor of Liberty House every Thursday at 3pm. Join us as we study how Scripture applies to our lives today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Jim or Nita Peck.

Pray For Our Nation – Residents are invited to pray with others, for our nation, on the first and third Thursdays of every month, at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room.

Church Membership – If you desire to unite with the Air Force Village II Protestant Church, you may transfer your membership by letter or statement. You may also request dual membership, whereby you retain membership in your present church. If you do not belong to a church, you may join by profession of faith. If you have belonged to a church, you may also join by reaffirmation of faith. For more information, please speak to one of the Pastors.

SUNDAY EVENING SERIES By Jim & Nita Peck

On the first Sunday of each month, the Thursday afternoon Bible Study Group holds an evening study event in the third floor theater of Liberty House at 7pm. This is a series of lectures by Ray Vander Lann, a noted scholar and archeologist dealing


with the Middle East and Biblical Israel. Join us as we tour the ancient sights and listen to Mr. Vander Lann explain the historical significance of each site and how this history relates to Christian living today. Discussion time and refreshments follow. You will enjoy it. Please Note: Due to the Super Bowl, the “first Sunday” will be Jan 28 instead of Feb 4. In March, we will resume the regular schedule of the first Sunday of each month.

PRAY FOR UNCLE SAM By Ren Vandesteeg

Residents, please pray for our nation on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. During that hour, you may come, pray and leave at any time; you don’t have to stay the entire hour. Uncle Sam needs our prayers!

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS By Ren Vandesteeg

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” I Corinthians 2:9 I remember a beer commercial on TV where two men in the Rocky Mountains, with a beautiful lake and snowcapped mountains behind them, would click their full beer steins, toast each other and say, “It doesn’t get any better than this.” I beg to differ. God has a plan whereby He will give new life to anyone who comes to Him by faith in His Son Jesus. God has a place reserved in eternity for believers that is so stupendous we cannot fathom how beautiful it will be. The Rockies are spectacular but they will pale in comparison to what God has planned for His new heaven and new earth. Anticipation is half the fun. Enjoy anticipating your eternal life. If you love God your future is dramatically, sensationally, thrilling. When we get to heaven we’ll toast each other and say, “It doesn’t get any better than this!”

GAME NIGHT By Martha Wesson

If you are looking for a place to play games on Friday evenings after dinner, CC3 is the place to be! You and your friends can bring food, snacks, dominoes, cards, etc. and show up any time after 6:30pm, and stay as long as you like. It may get noisy, but it will be a convenient, fun weekend activity.

WASHER PITCHING By Ralph Comer

Join the fun game of washer pitching every Sunday at 1:30pm on The Vista’s covered front porch! Lessons and score keeping are provided for this traditional Texas outdoor game.

SPORTS, GAMES AND SCORES


BRIDGE RESULTS By Ellen Parkhill, Reporter

Saturday, Jan 20 1. L. Girton 2. J. Wright 3. B. Christopherson 4. K. Andrews

Monday, Jan 22 1. K. Cole/E. Kendrex (slam) 2. P. Brenner/P. Higginbotham (slam) 3. U. Fohlmeister/H. Lutz 4. K. Duncan/G. Skucas 5. A. Wheeler/A. Wood Slams: I. Landry/J. Reedy; D. Neubrand/E. Parkhill

Thursday Nite, Jan 25 1. P Brenner/P. Higginbotham (2 slams) 2.A. Wheeler/A. Wood 3. E. Jackson/B. Linn 4. K. Bader/P. Wernette

Monday, Jan 29 1. K. Fair/g. Skucas 2. E. Parkhill/L. Shockley 3. U. Fohlmeister/H. Lutz 4. D. Neubrand/J. Tuttle 5. P. Brenner/P. Higginbotham

Thursday Nite, Feb 1 1. A. Wheeler/A. Wood 2. Parkhills (slam) 3. E. Kendrex/T. Thomson 4. K. Duncan/A. Wesson

BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Tom Carter

Join us to play the fastest-growing sport in the USA and have some fun with other BST residents and guests. We play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the BST West tennis courts from 8-10am, weather permitting. Pickleball is played on a small court (about one-half of a tennis court), and provides seniors an ideal way to get exercise. Gender or strength is of no advantage in this sport. We have the required paddles, balls, nets, etc., so come out, and we’ll provide instructions and show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Helen Vanderneck, Don & Debbie Christian, Keith & Susan Shumaker or Tom Carter. Also, indoor courts and pickleball equipment are available at Lackland AFB Medina Annex Fitness Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Medina hours are Mon-Fri 5am-9pm and Sat/Sun/Holidays, 8am-4pm.

WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG By Martha Wesson

January was a quiet month for our group between allergies, injuries, illness and trips. But those who managed to get to CC3 on Tuesday afternoons played an impressive number of hands. Playing with three people instead of four at a table does make it go faster. Sue won the most hands one day with two Firecrackers, a Scotch-hopper, Hi-Jacks and Heavenly Twins. Marilyn had four wins with Dazzle, Windy Pairs twice (which was the Hand of the Day) and Dragon Lineup. Dot had a Dragon Lineup also along with Snowflakes, Heavenly Hash, and Fran had Heavenly Twins and Doublets. Katherine had three wins, Martha had three, and Lily had three. Nan had her favorite Newsy Pung as did Evelyn with Ohio Snowsuit. Annie won the Hand of the Day twice


also and since she had the last win, the honor was hers. We are hoping to have some new players soon, so stop by on Tuesdays! See if you’d like to be one of them!

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE By Gayl Ganskow

Click, click, tiles are mixed and walls are built. You’ve given tiles not of your choosing and you choose a hand. You pass off what you don’t want, hoping to get what you need. Hey, what in the world is “mash pit?” The game continues, draw and discard (don’t forget to rack)! Laughter is heard. Mistakes are made. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But it’s still the best game going to keep us on our toes and our minds alert! Come and enjoy Playing Session: Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm in CC3, Fridays, 1-3:30pm in CC3 and All B&A Days, 2nd Wed of each month in Card Room 112. The Card Room is located across from the Thrift Shop on the first floor.

CHINESE MAH JONGG By Nan Smith

Monday Evenings at 6:30pm, in the Main Lobby - Come, play, learn & have fun!!!

ROADRUNNER GOLF By James Cosgrove

Jan 30 Front Back 18

Team 1:D. Fouss, J Cosgrove +3.5(1) -.5(1) +3(1)

Team 2:G. Frish, L. Lamora 0 -6 -6

Comments: Fouss & Cosgrove finished round in 2 hours 50 minutes

Feb 1 Front Back 18

Team 1:J Cosgrove, L Lamora, K Highfill +1.5 -2.5 -1

Team 2:P Kelley, D Frazee, J Kniker +2 -7 -5

Team 3: B O'Hara, T Young, D Fouss +7(1) +12 +19(1)

BOCCE By David Capito

If you are interested in playing bocce, please give me a call and leave your name(s), and you will be added to the group of over 30. There are balls, a scoreboard and bocce rules handouts in the room next to the bocce court, which is open from 6am-10pm daily. If you don’t have a Bocce Roster, give me a call and I will email it or put a copy in your mailbox. If you don't have an opponent or partner, please call someone on your list. Since bocce is very easy to learn and an enjoyable game, invite a friend or two to join us. Those of us who play regularly have a lot of fun and would like to have more people join us.

BST WEST TENNIS By Buzz Trustin

We are blessed with one of the finest tennis courts in San Antonio, which includes excellent lighting for night use, and a contoured backboard and electric-powered ball machine. Join us for mixed doubles each Monday and Friday mornings. All levels


are welcome, 2.5 to 4.0. Call Dan Collin, Helen Vanderneck or Buzz Trustin for details.

BST WEST BILLIARD ASSOCIATION NEWS By Mike Slominski

8-Ball, Saturday, Jan 20: Eight showed up at the Billiard Emporium for an afternoon of billiard wizardry. In the first four games, Big John, Tommy Gun, Miller Lite and Talley Ho emerged victorious. Tommy Gun then beat Big John while Talley Ho beat Miller Lite. That set up Talley Ho and Tommy Gun with Talley Ho winning at the upper level. In the lower level, Dandy Don beat T-Man only to lose to Miller Lite. Ski took on Tom Cat, Big John and Miller Lite only to fall to Tommy Gun who faced Talley Ho in the finals. Talley Ho wins again. Congratulations.

9-Ball, Tuesday, Jan 23: Only six today. In the upper level, T-Man and Dandy Don won over Big John and Talley Ho, then Ski lost to T-Man, and Tommy Gun beat Dandy Don only to lose to the T-Man. The lower level saw Ski take out Talley Ho and Big John took out Dandy Don. Ski and Big John faced off with Ski losing to Tommy Gun. That set up T-Man and Tommy Gun with T-Man winning the final. Well done T-Man.

8-Ball, Saturday, Jan 27: Eight again. T-Man, Talley Ho, Big John and Tommy Gun survived the first round; Ski, Dandy Don, Wild Bill and Irish didn’t. Starting at the lower level, Ski won when Dandy Don scratched while attempting to sink the 8-ball. Wild Bill beat Irish while Talley Ho and Tommy Gun stayed in the upper level, and T-Man and Big John dropped down to the lower level. Big John bested Ski and T-Man sent Wild Bill home. Game eleven saw Talley Ho and Tommy Gun squaring off, Tally Ho won. Big John lost to T-Man and so did Tommy Gun. Talley Ho faced T-Man and won the day’s championship. Well done again.

9-Ball, Tuesday, Jan 30: Nine today. In the upper level, Talley Ho, Tommy Gun, Dandy Don and the Pro beat their opponents then faced off against each other with Talley Ho surviving. In the lower level, Big John outlasted Tom Cat, T-Man, Ski, Tommy Gun and the Pro only to lose to Dandy Don who then faced Talley Ho in the final. Talley Ho wins again.

8-Ball, Saturday, Feb 3: Seven today. Early winners were: Big Dog, Talley Ho, Dandy Don and Ski. Early losers were: Tommy Gun, Pro, Big John and Big Dog in game four. In the lower level: Pro, Big Dog and Dandy Don survived while Big John, Tommy Gun and Ski fell out. The final had Big Dog face Talley Ho only to fall once again to the terrible skills of Talley Ho. Help! We need more players to wear down this giant.


Activities Saturday, Feb 10- Friday, Feb 16, 2018 Saturday, Feb 10 - Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Sunday, Feb 11 - Game Day in the third floor Lounge 2:30pm

Monday, Feb 12 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Sing-A-Long Strings will play in the LH Lobby 2:30pm.

Tuesday, Feb 13 - Video-led exercise in the LH Lounge 10am, LH Resident Meeting in the third floor Lounge 1:30pm, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 14 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Valentine’s Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm, Senior Cardio in the third floor Lounge 3-4pm

Thursday, Feb 15 - Church in the LH third floor Lounge 10:30am, Bible Study in the LH Activity Room 3pm

Friday, Feb 16 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Ice Cream Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm

Activities Saturday, Feb 17 – Friday, Feb 23, 2018 Saturday, Feb 17 – Ice Cream Social in the LH Lobby 2:30pm, Movie in the LH Theater 3pm

Sunday, Feb 18 - Game Day in the third floor Lounge 2:30pm Monday, Feb 19 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am

Tuesday, Feb 20 - Video-led exercise in the LH Lounge 10am, Crafts with the Daycare Kids in the LH Lobby 1:30pm, Movie in the LH Theater 2:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 21 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Women’s Bible Study in the LH Theater 1:30pm, Bingo in the LH Activity Room 3:15pm

Thursday, Feb 22 – Dr. Watson with Audicles will be in the second floor Spa Room 9am, Church in the LH third floor Lounge 10:30am, Church Bible Study in the LH Activity Room 3pm

Friday, Feb 23 - Balance, Stretch & Tone with Kathie 10am, Wine and Cheese in the LH Lobby 3:15pm

LIBERTY HOUSE

By Brandy Garcia, Liberty House Admin. Assistant


Sunday, 11 - Willow Chapel 9:30am, Sunday Fellowship w/music 11am, Movie Time 2-4pm, Whippersnapper Men’s group 6pm

Monday, Feb 12 – Ukulele 10am, Short Stories 11am, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Music with Carlos 3pm, Pencil Art 6:30pm

Tuesday, Feb 13 – Exercise 10:30am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Mari Gras 12pm-1pm music with Tony, Cards 3pm, Scrabble 3:45pm, Music w/Trustin 6:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 14 – Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, (M & M) Music & Memory 11am, Valentine Party at 3:45pm with music with Mike

Thursday, Feb 15 –Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Solitaire 4pm, Bunco 4:30pm

Friday, Feb 16 – Exercise 10:30am, Walmart/HEB 9am & 1pm, Happy Hour 12pm, Jell-O Day 2pm Main Lobby, The Vista Outing 10:30am

Saturday, Feb 17 – Movie Time 10am, Willow/ High Flight Chapel 11am, M &M 3pm, Travel 4pm, Music with Ajejandro 6:30pm

Sunday, Feb 18 – Willow Chapel 10am, Sunday Fellowship w/music 11am, Movie Time 2-4pm, Whippersnapper 6pm

Monday, Feb 19 – Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In Room Visits 10am -5pm, B/A party music with Frank 3:30pm

Tuesday, Feb 20 –Exercise 10:30am, Abbott & Costello 11am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Sorry 3:45pm, Music w/Trustin 6:30pm

Wednesday, Feb 21 – Devotional 10am, Exercise 10:30am, M & M 11am, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Bingo 3pm

Thursday, Feb 22 – Exercise 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, In-Room Visits 10am-5pm, Trivia 4pm

Friday, Feb 23 – Exercise 10:30am, Happy Hour 12pm, HEB/Walmart 9am & 1pm, In Room Visits 10am-5pm, Brain Teasers 4pm

Saturday, Feb 24 – Movie time 10am, High Flight/Willow Chapel 11am, M & M 3pm, Travel 4pm, Watercolor and pencil art 6:30pm

THE VISTA

By Paula Qualls, Activities Coordinator



Activities Saturday, Feb 10 – Friday, Feb 16, 2018 Saturday, Feb 10 – First Baptist Church Event 10:30am, Coffee Hour 1:30pm, Bingo Hour 6:30pm

Sunday, Feb 11 - Protestant Service 10:45am, Hallmark Movie 2pm

Monday, Feb 12 – Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Exercise 11am, Family Flip Quiz 2pm, One on One Visit 3pm

Tuesday, Feb 13 - Exercise 11am, In House Shopping 2pm, Singfit Hour 4pm

Wednesday, Feb 14 – Childcare/Residents Activity 10am, Valentine Day Party 2pm

Thursday, Feb 15 – Walk Club 10:30am, Exercise 11am, Music & Memory 2pm, Coffee Circle 3:30pm

Friday Feb 16 - Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Exercise 11am, This and That 2pm, One on One Visit 3pm

Activities Saturday, Feb 17 – Friday, Feb 23, 2018 Saturday, Feb 17 - Exercise 11am, Coffee Hour 1:30pm, Bingo Hour 6:30pm

Sunday, Feb 18 - Protestant Service 10:45am, Lifetime Movie 2pm

Monday, Feb 19 - Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Sittercise 11am, Wine & Pizza Rolls 2pm, Nail Care 6pm

Tuesday, Feb 20 - Let’ Bake (In House) 10:30am, Sittercise 11am, Sewing Club 2pm, SingFit Hour 4pm

Wednesday, Feb 21 - Childcare/Residents Activity 10am, Spiritual Moments w/Rose 10:30am, Exercise w/ Mary 11:20am, Root Beer Floats 1:45pm

Thursday, Feb 22 - Walk Program 10am, Exercise 11pm, Music & Memory 2pm, Coffee Hour 3:30pm

Friday, Feb 23 - Spiritual Moments/Rose 10:30am, Exercise 11am, National Banana Bread 2pm, Afternoon Walk 3:30pm, Nail Care 6pm

FREEDOM HOUSE

By: By Rose Garza, Activities Coordinator

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