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Every Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm CROWNE NEWS

April 1, 2015 Volume 10 Issue 4

A Publication of The Buckingham

Friday, April 3 The Benny Goodman Story An incredibly low-key Steve Allen makes his big-screen debut

in this biopic about the legendary "King of Swing," a real treat

for music fans. Allen faultlessly mimes the prerecorded clarinet

licks of the real Benny Goodman. The movie is chock full of

guest appearances by the likes of Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton,

Martha Tilton, Ziggy Elman and Sammy Davis Sr. (as the geni-

us arranger Fletcher Henderson, who gave Goodman's band its

distinct sound).

Saturday, April 4 A Late Quartet Tempers flare, old jealousies reignite and new passions are

sparked when the members of a world-renowned string quartet

are preparing to celebrate their 25th anniversary and learn that

their leader must step down due to a grim medical diagnosis.

Friday, April 10 My Old Lady New Yorker Mathias Gold is delighted to learn that he's inherit-

ed a Paris apartment from his deceased father. But delight turns

to dismay when Mathias travels to France to sell the property

and finds his dad's former lover occupying the place.

Saturday, April 11 This Is Where I Leave You In accordance with Jewish custom, four siblings gather to sit

shivah after their father's death but are soon bickering and re-

newing old grudges. Brought together for the first time in years,

the quarrelsome brood is in for a weeklong emotional duel.

Friday, April 17 The Last Robin Hood Kevin Kline stars as an aging Errol Flynn in this biopic that

chronicles the womanizing actor's relationship with teenager

Beverly Aadland. The film examines Beverly's mother's role in

the affair and the private demons behind Flynn's reputation.

Saturday, April 18 The Giver n a future society called The Community, pain, war and disease

have been eradicated, as have individuality and free will. When

a teenager named Jonas learns the truth about the real world, he

must decide whether to reveal all or remain quiet.

Friday, April 24 The Interview alk-show host David Skylark is overjoyed when he gets the

chance to conduct an exclusive interview with Kim Jong-Un,

the leader of North Korea. But Skylark's perspective on his big

break shifts when the CIA asks him to assassinate the ruler.

Saturday, April 25 The Good Lie In this fact-based drama, a young Sudanese War refugee wins a

lottery that allows him to start life anew in the United States.

But adapting to his new home presents challenges -- both for

the "lost boy" and for the American woman who's helping him.

Sunday Movies - 5 pm

April 5 Million Dollar Arm Looking to save his failing business, sports agent J.B.

Bernstein launches a reality show to find India's best crick-

eters, with the goal of turning them into professional base-

ball players and signing them to Major League contracts.

April 12 Tim’s Vermeer Teller, of Penn & Teller fame, directs this absorbing film

about inventor Tim Jenison's quest to solve one of art's

greatest mysteries: How did Dutch master Johannes Ver-

meer paint so photo-realistically 150 years before the in-

vention of photography?

April 19 Restrepo Author Sebastian Junger and photographer Tim Hethering-

ton spent a year embedded with the Second Platoon in Af-

ghanistan, chronicling the hard work, fear and brotherhood

that comes with repelling a deadly enemy in this Oscar-

nominated documentary.

April 26 Movie Mania

Jersey Boys Adapted from the hit Broadway musical, this nostalgic look

at the Four Seasons and their bumpy offstage lives stretches

across four decades. Each of the musical act's four original

members presents a different set of memories from their

shared past.

Artwork by Edie Frick

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Staff Directory Administration

Executive Director Julie Fenske

Associate Director

Business Office Manager Thomas Holland

Billing Specialist Monica Romero

Accounting Coordinator Michelle Branker

Administrative Assistant Sabina Gonzalez

__________________________________________

Concierge/Transportation Nancy Mistretta

__________________________________________

Lifestyles & Resident Services

Resident & Lifestyles Director Pam Ortiz

Lifestyles Coordinator Gloria Marks

Wellness Coordinator Kenya Carter

Housekeeping

Resident Services Coordinator Yolanda Asberry

Supervisor of Housekeeping Kerry Quarles

__________________________________________

Food and Beverage

Dining Room

Director of Dining Services Tony Bejko

Dining Room Manager Suzy Rodriguez

Executive Chef Will Shrier

__________________________________________

Building Operations/Security

Director of Plant Operations Jarred Richardson

Director of Security Rita Reyes

After Hours Security

Guard House

__________________________________________

Marketing

Director of Marketing Cathy Lightfoot

Phone Number

Keep in Mind...

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713.979.3838

713.979.3080

713.979.3866

713.979.3790

713.979.3100

713.979.3090

713.979.3091

713.979.3066

713.979.3097

713.979.3068

713.979.3076

713.979.3095

713.979.3092

713.979.3094

713.979.3767

713.979.3787

713.979.3592

713.245.6349

713.979.3055

713.660.6552

It's hard to believe that a quarter of the

year has already passed. As usual, it's

been a very busy time so far and April

will be no exception.

I would like to remind everyone to make reservations

for Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 5th. This is generally

one of our busiest Sundays and we want to be sure we

are sufficiently prepared for you and your loved ones.

As we roll into spring, we will continue work on some

interior and exterior building projects. Our painting

contractor is doing a fabulous job on the 1st floor hall-

ways and should finish up shortly. We have also start-

ed to power wash and restripe the front parking lot and

some other parking areas around the property. House-

keeping will begin spring cleaning and we hope to start

installing the new elevator flooring later in the month.

We thank you, in advance, for any added inconven-

ience this may cause.

Thank you to everyone that attended the March mobili-

ty reviews. The residents that have participated have

found the process to be very beneficial and in most cas-

es our residents are seeing an improvement in their

health year after year. Contrary to the stereotype that

we decline as we age, getting engaged in this process

and setting physical health goals can impact ones

strength and general health. We hope to have the re-

sults back from Masterpiece Living in about 30 days

and will then meet with everyone individually. We

will be scheduling the next mobility review session

shortly and will notify those residents with birthdays in

the 2nd quarter once we have a date set.

In closing, I'd like to invite all of you to join our annual

walk to wellness. This will be a month long competi-

tion beginning May 1st. Residents and staff will com-

pete with communities across the country in recording

the most steps. This annual initiative is to encourage

individuals to get up and be active. Watch for updates

regarding sign up and program details. A group of resi-

dents and staff are planning the details now to make

this a fun and interactive event.

Julie

A Message

From Our

Executive Director

Tech Time

Thursday, April

30th

3:30pm Theatre

Get your electronic gadget questions

answered at the Technology Work-

shop. Bring electronic device(s) with

you.

Physical Therapy’s

“Health Talk”

Thursday, April 30

2:00 pm--Theatre

Come join Dawn Stanley,

speech therapist, for a health talk on dysphagia.

Learn signs and symptoms, as well as interven-

tions for swallowing issues.

SAVE THE DATE! May is a great time to get that “spring in your step” and start

walking again. It’s Walk to Wellness time! Walk to Well-

ness is a healthy living campaign that encourages everyone to

move. Some benefits of walking:

Join us for our annual

Walk to Wellness Kick Off & Stretching

Tuesday, April 21st

3:00 - 4:00 pm. - Theatre

*Pedometers will be given and teams will be assigned.

Starting in MAY!

Rockin’ Rollers

will meet every Tuesday & Thursday

10:00-10:30am, 2nd floor sofa/chair lounge area

in Independent Living

Breathing is one of the simplest ways we can

increase stress resilience. By consciously

breathing, we bring energy and oxygen to all

the parts of the body, helping to physically

relieve stress. By practicing some type of re-

laxation exercise on a regular basis, we cre-

ate an opportunity for the body to recover

from the impacts of repeatedly activating the

stress response throughout the day. The more

you practice, the easier your body finds this

place of balance and relaxation, which in-

creases your stress resilience over time. Join

us Monday, April 27th , 2:30 pm Theatre

FREE

Dental Screenings

Tuesday, April 7th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Theatre

Page 3 Page 10 Successful Aging “Living Your Best!”

Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, April 14th 3:30 pm - Mezzanine

You are invited to

celebrate another year well done as we toast

April Birthdays with Cake and

Champagne.

The party starts with YOU!

April

Birthdays

01 Eleanor Lisicki

02 Mary Wurts

03 Bill Valego

07 Hunter Montgomery

07 George Uthlaut

08 Jan van Sant

09 Nonnie Matthews

09 Anne Reed

09 Mary Jane Swick

11 Inge Liesner

12 Paul Mathre

18 Martha Wetzel

19 Dan Lynch

20 Anne Woods

22 Eleanor DerBing

24 Eldon Nuss

25 Ruth Nordmeyer

28 Mary Nommensen

28 Robbie Williams

30 Leona Sternberg

Happy Birthday To You!

Dental Health

There's an old saying about the eyes being windows

to the soul, however with the latest medical and den-

tal research shows that the mouth truly is a window

into one's overall health. Looking out for your health

means not only keeping an eye on nutritional intake

and physical capabilities, but also on your teeth and

gums. Senior dental problems can be common, from

dry mouth to periodontal disease. Since oral health

directly impacts the health of the rest of the body,

these issues need to be taken seriously. Taking care

of teeth and gums is just as important as heart or di-

gestive health.

Researchers have found that many diseases in the rest

of the body have oral symptoms. With careful exami-

nation of the teeth, gums, and tongue, dentists have

found evidence of heart or liver disease, eating disor-

ders, diet deficiencies, anemia, diabetes, arthritis, can-

cer, HIV, osteoporosis, and even some autoimmune

diseases.

Not only does the mouth tattle on the rest of the body,

oral health can actually affect overall health.

It's easy for someone to let oral health slide a bit

when they're distracted by other ailments. Perhaps

arthritis makes tooth brushing painful, or they can't

stand at the bathroom sink very long.

There are several adaptations that you can try that

should make caring for your teeth easier to accom-

plish if you have arthritis. To increase the size of the

toothbrush handle, try wrapping the handle with tape

or insert the handle into a rubber ball or into a bicycle

grip handle. To increase the length of the toothbrush

handle, tape two tongue depressors, popsicle/ice

cream bar sticks, or small plastic or wooden rulers to

the toothbrush handle. Another option is to attach a

wide elastic band to the toothbrush under which the

person would slide their hand. Finally, a battery- or

electric-powered toothbrush might be the most appro-

priate solution, depending on the strength of your grip

and your dexterity.

Numerous studies and continued research reveal that

having a healthy mouth leads to better overall

health. Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop

stated, "A person can't have good general health with-

out good oral health."

Ill-fitting dentures can be a culprit in poor nutrition

among senior citizens. When a person loses their nat-

ural teeth, jaw bones begin to shrink away, leading to

the jaw continually "remodeling" itself. Dentures that

once fit well will start slipping. So, a senior may start

limiting the kinds of food they eat because it's too

hard to eat, or because of feeling embarrassed that

others may see them having trouble chewing. Be-

cause dentures are made to fit perfectly, if you do feel

a looseness, chances are your dentures will need to be

adjusted to make them fit properly again as your

mouth shape changes.

Spring Picnic

Tosca Farms

Wednesday, April 22nd

Depart 10:00 am -Lobby County Bus Provided

Willy and Inge Liesner invite you to a picnic at

Tosca Farms in Willis, Texas. Wear casual at-

tire and flat shoes for this outdoor event. All

proceeds benefit the Interfaith Caregivers SW.

Everyone who signs up will have great food,

good wine and laughter as well as transporta-

tion. See sign up sheets on bulletin board.

Deadline: Friday, April 17th.

$25.00 Minimum Donation

Make checks payable to

VIC Volunteers see Gloria in Lifestyles.

This is the county bus trip.

Shredding Time

Two Iron Mountain Bins in the Rotunda are available-

for residents to dispose of any confidential documents

that need to be shredded. The bins will be available

until Friday, April 17th. The bins will be emptied

weekly (Every Friday).

Communion

Offered

St. John the Divine

Episcopal Church

will offer Com-

munion the 4th

Tuesday of each month at 3:00

pm in the 4th Floor Classroom.

All Faiths are Welcome.

Dental Health Talk: Monday, April 6th 2:00 -3:00 pm Theatre

Join us as Dr. Timothy Bradbury, President of Smiles On Site talks about dental

health for senior citizens on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM. He will be

coming back to The Buckingham to perform complimentary dental screenings

on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 1:00 PM. Dr. Bradbury owned and operated his

private practice in Houston for 28 years and has been performing geriatric and mobile dentis-

try on site visits to skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living homes for the past

eight years. Dr. Bradbury presently serves as Chief of Dental Services with the rank of Lt.

Colonel in the Texas Air National Guard.

2015 ArtsInspire Contest Winners

1st Place: Music Solo-

Betty Ruth Tomfohrde

1st Place: Photography-

Doug Meyers

3rd Place: Writing Prose -

Mildred Wilkes

At the Buckingham Page 9 Page 4 At the Buckingham

Always on the Calendar Prayer Shawl Group Tuesday, April 7th & 21st, 2:00 pm - Rotunda

Resident Council Meeting Monday, April 13th, 7:15 pm - Theatre

Come hear what is going on in the community and see what your resident council is up too.

Beading Class Monday, April 13th, 2:00 pm Creative Arts Room Jason with Bead Traders is coming back with some new

beading ideas. Class will be limited to four people, price $30.00 per person for this 2 hour class. Look for sign up

sheet on bulletin board.

Neighborhood Chat Sunday, April 19th 4:00 pm - Mezzanine

A great time to come meet your neighbors snacks and bev-erages provided. Lifestyle Committee Host are Henry Dean & Betty Chan

Poetry Reading Wednesday, April 1st & 15th 2:00 pm - Rotunda Calling all poets and poetry readers! Our poetry reading

group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Rotunda at 2:00 p.m. Come and spend an enjoyable

and relaxing hour with us.

Classical Music Hour Wednesdays, 4:00 pm Apt #1315 Relax and enjoy the music

BINGO Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Creative Arts Room Every Wednesday after dinner, come relax and enjoy a game of BINGO with your fellow residents.

Listen Group

Theatre 2:00pm

Twice a month a manager from each department of the

Buckingham presents current information from their area

and listens to resident feedback. Join us to see what’s

going on and share your comments.

Thursday, April 9th Marketing

Cathy Lightfoot

Thursday, April 23rd Lifestyles

Pam Ortiz, Kenya Carter, Gloria Marks

The Lifestyles Committee

Would like to invite you to

Movie Mania!

Join them in the Theatre

Sunday, April 26th

5:00 pm

Featured Film is

Jersey Boys

Drinks and Snacks provided.

Happy Hour with Jim Connors

Longtime Astros Organist

Tuesday, April 7th

4:00—5:00 pm

Theatre

The Buckingham Cordially invites you

to the Sixth Annual Garden Party

Friday, April 24th 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Windsor Courtyard

Music: Sunrise

Chamber Ensembles

Join us for Easter Day Lunch Buffet

Sunday, April 5th

Two Seatings 11:00 am

& 12:45 pm

Guest Fee: $25.00

Call Dining for Reservations 713.979.3095

Rummage Sale

Tuesday, April 28th

9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Stratford Theatre

Call Lifestyles for a Table

Searching for Trees

The following list of words

can be found horizontally,

vertically, diagonally,

forward and backward.

ALDER

ASH

ASPEN

BEECH

BIRCH

CEDAR

CHERRY

DOGWOOD

ELM

FIR

GINKGO

HEMLOCK

HICKORY

LOCUST

MAPLE

OAK

OLIVE

PINE

POPLAR

REDWOOD

SEQUOIA

SPRUCE

SYCAMORE

WILLOW

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IN AND ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Our wish for April is not for

rain but a good shower of

Large Print Books would be

nice! We have added quite a few this month: LARGE

PRINT: Black Ops, W.E.B. Griffin; Kristin Hannah’s

Fly Away and Angel Falls (recommended); The Story-

teller, Jodi Picoult; The Heist, Janet Evonovich & Lee

Goldberg; The Wedding, Nicholas Sparks; Crime Beat,

Michael Connelly; and several others on the small ta-

ble near the shelves. HARDBACKS: A nice anonymous

donation at press time: 12 Rose Street, Gail Bowen,

2015; Hot Shot, Julie Garwood; Mean Streak, Sandra

Brown, 2014; Dust, Patricia Cornwell, 2013; Never Go

Back, Lee Child, 2013; Paris Match, Stuart Woods,

2014; & 4 coffee table beautiful Costume Jewelry

volumes; and 100th Anniversary Edition of Endurance,

Alfred Lansing; Notes from a Small Island, Bill

Bryson; Sh*t My Dad Says, Justin Halpern (I’m not a

censor so read if you are so inclined, “They” say it’s

hilarious?; The Last Witness, W.E.B. Griffin & But-

terworth IV; The Future of God, Deepak Chopra,

2014; SOFTBACK: The Art of Racing in the Rain,

Garth Stein; The 100 Year old Man, Jonas Jonasson.

PAPERBACKS: The Target, David Baldacci, 2014; The

Sinner, Tess Gerritsen; The Longest Ride, Nicholas

Sparks; Eyes Only, Fern Michaels, 2014; The Lost

Years, Mary Higgins Clark, 2012; Home at Last, Nora

Roberts, 2014; The Homecoming, Robin Carr, 2014; A

Real Prince, Debbie Macomber, 2015; and Dogwood

Hill, Sherryl Woods, 2015. The puzzlers are work-

ing on two tables, one of which is quite a challenge,

Where’s Waldo? Several people are enhancing their

MPL intellectual pursuits by using the Aladdin Reader

to magnify newspaper and magazine articles. By the

way, PLEASE do not take newspapers home with you;

many of your neighbors like to come by & read the

daily happenings so come by and stay a while and then

leave the newspaper where it belongs AND PLEASE

leave the TV Guide on the table. If you enjoyed a

book and think your neighbors would enjoy it, leave a

note when you return it and we will pass the word

along and also let us know what you would like to see

in the future; a note in the basket will be appreciat-

ed. In the meantime, enjoy your reading—at home or

IN THE LIBRARY!

Resident Council Corner

Why are Floor Representatives so Important?

With so many new residents joining us this past year, we thought it would be appropriate to again review the importance of Floor Representatives to residents, their families and the Administration. In addition to leading committees or special pro-jects and participating on the Council, their re-sponsibilities can be summarized as follows: Communication - Floor Representatives are

among the first persons to welcome new resi-dents, acquaint them with our community dur-ing their early transition period, and partici-pate in the New Resident Orientation Pro-gram. They often communicate directly with individuals on their floors about important events as well as plan and host popular group social events.

Liaison—They are the most important liaison between residents on their floors with the Council and Administration to get questions and concerns answered. Floor Reps encour-age social interactions among their neighbors.

Safety - During time of emergencies (e.g., power outages, fires, hurricanes) they are the “life-lines” between residents and the Admin-istration assisting neighbors needing special assistance, communicating vital information and other duties for the care and welfare of residents. Prior to any emergencies, these important Council members assure that the “Buddy System” on their floor is in place. This system is especially important for Singles. Often Floor Reps will designate others to as-sist them in their duties during critical times. If you need more information about the “Buddy System” please contact your Floor Repre-sentative.

Our nine Floor Reps are the most important members of the Council. Get to know them and appreciate all that they have volunteered to do.

Jan van Sant President, Resident Council

James Hime

Friday, April 10th

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Windsor Reception to follow

on the Mezzanine

James Hime is a writer and businessman who lives in

Texas with Paulette, his wife of forty years. The

Himes have two grown sons, who live in Manhattan.

One’s an algorithmic trader for a hedge fund, the oth-

er is an aspiring actor.

Jim is a survivor of an infamous terrorist attack on

the World Trade Center, the Great East Coast Black-

out of 2003, a few days at Burning Man 2008, a cou-

ple of start-up businesses, an outright business failure

and attendant Chapter 7 bankruptcy, multiple house-

hold relocations, including twelve years of exile on

the East Coast, the death of an aged and beloved

golden retriever (whom he still misses), almost twen-

ty years of practicing tax law and, more recently, thir-

ty-two months of residency and full-time employ-

ment in Abu Dhabi. Jim is a proud graduate of the

University of Texas at Austin, both undergraduate

and law school.

Jim is the author of the critically acclaimed The Night

of the Dance, which is part of the Jeremiah Spur se-

ries of mystery novels. He also has a self-published

novel, Three Thousand Bridges, based on his experi-

ences in the South Tower of the World Trade Center

on 9/11.

He loves reading great writers, running distances to

the onset of exhaustion, and listening to all kinds of

music. He is trying to remember how to play golf

well enough to stop hating it.

Celebration Singers

Sunday, April 26th

3:00 pm - Theatre

Sunshiners Tuesday, April 28th 3:00 pm - Theatre

Bayou City Singers

Monday, April 20th

7:00 pm - Theatre

Music and more music..

Join us for these fun and wonderful shows

here at the Buckingham.

Plato says “Music gives a soul to the uni-

verse, wings to the mind, flight to the imagi-

nation, and life to everything.”

RSVP for this event with Gloria in Lifestyles

Please remember to wear your Buckingham

name tag for this special event.

Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm due to this

presentation.

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AD Players Presents Surprising God Thursday, April 9th Lobby: 6:45pm Tickets: $22.00 Jeannette Clift George explores the ways we

serve a Surprising God. The first surprise lies

within “The Gospel According to Jessica”. Influ-

enced by the parable of the sower and the seeds,

this vibrant story explores the contemporary de-

bate between the world and the Word. Next,

“Right Here in Ivy Hollow” enjoys the same fun

and small town richness of comedies like “The

Andy Griffith Show” and our recent hit show

“Wedding Belles”.

Movie Club Friday, April 3rd

Depart Lobby: TBA

AMC Dunvale

Movie to be announced on Thursday or Fri-

day morning depending on theatre listings.

Sign up on the bulletin if you would like to

join us.

Let’s go to the movies!

MFAH

Spectacular

Rubens

Tuesday, April 14th Lobby: 9:30 am

Tickets: $10.00 Pay at the Door

In the early 1620s, Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens completed one of his greatest achieve-

ments: designing the Triumph of the Eucha-rist tapestries. The most elaborate and expen-sive tapestries made in Europe in the

17th century, the 20 monumental works in this series celebrated the principles of the Roman Catholic Church.

Spectacular Rubens features six paint-ed modelli, or large-scale oil-on-panel studies,

from the collection of the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. Also on view are four of the original silk and wool tapestries, among the

most renowned treasures of the Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales; several paintings by Ru-bens related to the Eucharist series; and a se-

ries of preparatory sketches for three of the four tapestries. The modelli have recently un-

dergone conservation, rendering the pictorial surfaces once again lively and forceful, offering a record of Rubens’s impressive and beautiful

brushwork.

Mendelssohn &

Schubert Heights Saturday, April 11th

Lobby: 1:45 pm

Tickets: $15.00

Pay at Door

Intimate Romance…in your Neighborhood.

Originally written for the most intimate of en-

sembles, these quartets by Mendelssohn and

Schubert will be dramatically brought to life by

the full string section of Mercury. It's all part of

Mercury's Neighborhood series – casual, af-

fordable, intimate.

NEW! Chez Beignets

Monday, April 27th Lobby: 9:45 am

Please note this restaurant is Cash Only

Morning breakfast outing- enjoy Chicory coffee, espresso drinks & homemade beignets whipped up in quaint quarters.

Canterbury Cathedral Choir Concert

Tuesday, April 7th Lobby: 5:45 pm Tickets: 15.00

The Ministry Music for Children and Youth of

St. John the Divine presents the Canterbury Ca-

thedral Choir in Concert in the opening event of

their nine-city 2015 American tour under the di-

rection of Master of the Choristers David Flood.

The world-renowned resident choir of the mother

cathedral of the Church of England consists of

12 professional adult singers and 25 boys be-

tween 8 and 13 years old. The choir is involved

in all the very special events which take place in

the Cathedral and makes recordings, broadcasts

and concert appearances on a regular basis. They

are greatly in demand for overseas travel, espe-

cially as they are

pleased to welcome

so many pilgrims,

visitors and guests

from around the

world.

OUT ON THE TOWN Tuesday, April 21st

Lobby: 4:45 pm Price: $$

Kiran Verma, considered the ‘godmother of Indian

fine dining,’ has created world-class Indian cuisine

at her eponymous restaurant, which serves up Indi-

an hospitality with French sophistication and

American informality. Kiran’s features house spe-

cialties including sea bass, lobster, lamb and an ar-

ray of the Chef’s own light and flavorful sauces

and fresh fruit chutneys. An award-winning wine

list of over 300 labels, along with monthly wine

dinners, complements the delicate flavors of the

food. Guests can also enjoy an Afternoon Tea ser-

vice every Saturday. Chef Kiran recently launched

her own Chai Blend.

Trinity Windows Tour Wednesday, April 29th Lobby: 9:30 am Trinity is one of the oldest Episcopal Churches in Houston. The building is about 95 years old. It took until after World War II to get all the colored glass windows in place. Join your host resident Normal Kittrell as he shares these wonderful windows with you. A guided tour by a church staff mem-ber will last approximately 1 hour. Lunch to follow

Ability is what you’re capable of.

Motivation determines what you do.

Attitude determines how well you do it.

- Raymond Chandler

The Met: Live in HD

in select cinemas nationwide.

The double bill broadcast of

Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusti-

cana / Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci

will be presented live

Cinemark Memorial City

Saturday, April 25th

Lobby: 10:45 am

Tickets: $22.00 pay at the door