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ISSUE 131 FEBRUARY 2018

Welcome to our Activity Guide!

GROUNDHOG DAY

“Most everyone is familiar with the February 2nd North American

tradition called ‘Groundhog Day’. If a certain rodent who spends most of

the year living in a cage in Pittsburgh emerges on the second day of

February and sees his shadow, back in the hole he goes and another six

weeks of winter is in store for us. However, if skies be cloudy when he

makes his exit, Spring is surely on it’s way. Every great story has it’s

variations. Some say that if the groundhog sees his shadow on February

2, he will return to sleep for four weeks, or it will rain on the seven

following Sundays.

First popularized in the US by a late 19th century western

Pennsylvania newspaper editor, the omen-bearing woodchuck,

‘Punxsutawney Phil’ remains famous. A group from Quarryville,

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania however proclaimed their town the only

authentic groundhog watchers’ haven. The Quarryville clan boasts the

largest contingent of ‘hog watchers’ and claim the highest rate (90%) of

successful prediction. Not to wallow in modesty, celebrants end each

February 2 in a local pub where they preform their club song (Sung to the

tune of ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’)

‘Let the scientific fakirs gnash their teeth and stamp with rage-

Let astrologers with crystals wipe such nonsense from the page-

We hail the King of Prophets, who’s the world’s outstanding Sage-

TODAY THE GROUNDHOG COMES!

Glory! Glory! To the Groundhog,

Glory! Glory! To the Groundhog,

Glory! Glory! To the Groundhog,

TODAY THE PROPHET COMES!’”

(From the ‘BOOK OF THE YEAR. A brief History of our Seasonal

Holidays’ by Anthony Aveni)

Submitted by Joan V Netland

9 Alumni Drive, Orono, Maine 04473

Professionally managed by Grace Management

Wine & Cheese Social with Fireside Strings

Join us for wine, cheese & wonderful music!

Thursday, February 1st at 4:00 pm (Lobby)

Brian Swartz Charles W. Tilden, Maine's Wartime Harry

Houdini

Thursday, February 1st at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Groundhog Day Drama Will Dirigo Dug see his shadow and make way

for spring?

Friday, February 2nd—9:30 am (Lobby)

Gateway Seniors: Dr. Len Kaye

Dr. Len Kaye describes technologies currently

under investigation for seniors at the University

of Maine, including protective pads for hips,

indoor navigation devices, augmented driving

simulators, enhanced edge detection glasses,

and more.

Friday, February 2nd at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Super Bowl Party Come cheer on the Patriots (or the Eagles)

Bring your own drink if you wish. Some snacks

will be provided.

Sunday, February 4th 6:30 pm (KGP)

Opera Discussion with Paul Bauschatz L’Elisir d’Amore

Tuesday, February 6th at 4:00 pm (PMR)

Shawn Laatsch Great Astronomical Discoveries of 2017 and a

Look Ahead to the Next Year

Tuesday, February 6th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Ladies Tea Gather together to socialize over tea and light

refreshments.

Friday, February 9th at 1:00 pm (GR)

Valentine’s Mix & Mingle Cottage and Inn residents bring your favorite

drink and socialize.

Wednesday, February 14th at 5:00 pm

(PMR, PP, Library)

Joey Kelley 150 years of the Belfast and Moosehead Lake

Railroad

Thursday, February 15th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Mark Pechenik Alzheimer’s Association: Know the 10 Signs

Friday, February 16th at 1:00 pm (PMR)

Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace Sign up at the desk for a fun class. We will

provide wine and snacks.

Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm (KGP)

Opera Discussion with Cathleen Bauschatz

La Boheme

Tuesday, February 27th at 4:00 pm (PMR)

Special Events & Guest Speakers February

Fireside Strings— Susan Ramsey, Violin &

Ruth Fogg, Cello

Thursday, February 1st—4:00 pm (Lobby)

Masanobu Ikemiya—Piano Saturday, February 3rd—2:00 pm (KGP)

Judy Faust—Harp Thursday, February 8th —Noon (Arbor)

Little Big Band Thursday, February 8th —7:15 pm (KGP)

Clayton Rogers—Piano

Monday, February 12th—2:00 pm (KGP)

Fran and Dave Plus Traditional American Folk, sing-a-long oldies

from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s and original songs Tuesday, February 13th —7:15 pm (KGP)

Dave Mussey—Guitar

Friday, February 16th—Noon (Arbor)

Julie Monroe—Guitar

Thursday, February 22nd—Noon (Arbor)

Dave Demers Ballroom Piano

Wednesday, February 22nd—2:00 pm (KGP)

Musical Events February

GUESS WHO!

Each month a new resident’s photo will be shared. Please sub-mit a photo to Tracy to keep this

going!

Check next month’s newsletter to find out who was featured this month.

Downton Abbey

2015—PG—98 total minutes

Season 6, Episode 3

Saturday, February 3rd 7:15 pm (KGP)

In London Edith meets acquaintance Bertie Pelham,

who proves to be an invaluable help when she needs to

publish her magazine. At Downton, the battle for the

hospital's future continues. Violet's maid, Denker, holds

a secret over butler Spratt. Mrs. Hughes and Carson's

wedding goes ahead superbly with an unexpected and

welcome guest turning up to wish the couple well.

Season 6, Episode 4

Sunday, February 4th 2:30 pm

Phyllis Baxter gets a visit from the police, Daisy is

ready to confront the Crowley’s, and Violet attempts to

coerce her friend Lady Shackleton into supporting her

in the ongoing hospital feud. Elsewhere Edith's plan to

appoint a female editor reintroduces former housemaid

Gwen, now married and successful, to the Abbey.

Steel Magnolias

1989—PG—119 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 7th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Featuring a star-studded cast, this bittersweet drama fol-

lows the abiding friendship among five tight-knit wom-

en who congregate at a beauty parlor in a small Louisi-

ana town to laugh, cry and discuss their lives.

My Fair Lady

1964—G—172 minutes

Saturday, February 10th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Audrey Hepburn is at her most radiant as Eliza Doolit-

tle, the Cockney flower girl transformed into a poised

duchess by Professor Henry Higgins. The restored and

remastered special edition includes an audio commen-

tary with crew members and Doolittle's singing voice,

Marni Nixon. The film won eight Academy Awards,

including Best Picture.

The Shop Around the Corner

1940—NR—98 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 14th 7:15 pm (KGP)

In this charming, Budapest-set romance Klara and Al-

fred fall in love, even though they've only met before as

pen pals and don't even know each other's names. Over

Alfred's objections, Klara is hired in the shop where he

works. But as they continue their loving correspond-

ence, they embark on a combative working relationship.

The Green Mile

1999—R—189 minutes—Closed Captioned

Saturday, February 17th 7:15 pm (KGP)

On death row in a Southern prison, gentle giant John

Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's

ailments. When the cellblock's head guard recognizes

Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help

stave off the man's execution. Starring Tom

Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan & David Morse.

The Presidents

2005—NR—240 minutes total

The Presidents: Washington to Monroe: 1789-1825

Monday, February 19th 7:15 pm (KGP)

&

The Presidents: John Q Adams to Polk: 1825-1849

Tuesday, February 20th 2:30 pm (KGP)

Based on the book To the Best of My Ability, this series

profiles those who've held office as president of the

United States across a 215-year span. Featuring presi-

dential archives and commentary from leading scholars,

the program chronicles the stories of the diverse group

of past presidents who've governed America. From Jef-

ferson's Louisiana Purchase to Reagan's Revolution, the

trials and triumphs of those who've held office are high-

lighted.

Being There

1979—PG—130 minutes—Subtitles

Saturday, February 24th 7:15 pm (KGP)

The uncomplicated life of simple-minded Chance is

changed after a run-in with wealthy Eve, and soon his

"wisdom" -- mostly garden related -- has Washington's

political elite hailing him as brilliant. Starring Peter

Sellers, Shirley MacLaine & Melvyn Douglas.

Philomena

2013—PG13—95 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 28th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Floundering BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith and aging

Irishwoman Philomena Lee form an unlikely bond

when they pair up to find the son Philomena was forced

to give up for adoption 50 years ago. Starring Judi

Dench, Steve Coogan & Sophie Kennedy Clark.

“People’s Choice” Movies

February

Maizy, Therapy Dog Visit Thursday, February 1st at 10:00 am (Arbor)

VIOLA—Alterations Tuesday, February 13th and 27th at 10:00 am

(PMR)

Exercise Classes Every Monday, Wednesday &

Friday at 9:30 & 10:00 am.

(PMR)

Sittercise Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at

10:00 (KGP)

Sundry Store Tuesdays at 3:00 pm (Conference Room)

Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, February 1st from

10:00 to 10:30 (PMR)

Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Support Group Join Judy Tredwell & Tracy for this caregiver

support group. Wednesday, February 14th at

4:00 pm (Conference Room)

BINGO! Wednesday, February 7th & 21st at 3:00 pm

(KGP)

Organizer Day with Sandy Imondi Tuesday, January 6th & 20th all day

(Social Room)

Gentle Yoga with Julie Milan Join Julie for her gentle yoga class every

Thursday at 10:00 am (PMR)

Sunday Movie Matinees Saturday movies will be available to watch

on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm (KGP)

Tuesday Movie Matinees Wednesday evening movies will be available

to watch on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 pm

(KGP) There will be no movie matinee on

the 13th.

Social Hour Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm (Lobby)

Art Class with Janice

Join Janice for a fun step-by-step art class.

All supplies provided! Thursday,

February 8th at 10:00 am

(Meadowbrook)

Health, Wellness & More! February

Sun Mon Tue Wed

4 9:45 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Reverend Lorna Grenfell, Church of Universal Fellowship 2:30 Downton Abbey, Season 6, Episode 4 6:30 Super Bowl LII

5 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 1:30 Crafting Group

6 Organizer Day 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Steel Mag-nolias 3:00 Sundry Store 4:00 Opera Discussion 6:00 Bible Study 7:15 Shawn Laatsch

7 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 2:00 Bridge 2:00 Bereavement Group3:00 Bingo 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Steel Magnolias

11 9:45 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Pastor Steve Smith, United Methodist Church 2:30 Movie Matinee, My Fair Lady

12 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Exercise Video 1:30 Crafting Group 2:00 Clayton Rogers 7:15 Gateway Seniors Movie, NOVA: Mystery of the Mega-flood

13 10:00 Viola, Alterations 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 3:00 Sundry Store 6:00 Bible Study 7:15 Fran & Dave

14 Valentine’s Day9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Exercise Video1:30 Resident Council2:00 Bridge 4:00 Alz. Support Group5:00 Mix & Mingle7:15 Midweek Movie

18 9:45 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service 2:30 Movie Matinee, The Green Mile

19 Presidents’ Day 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Exercise Video 1:00 Joyce Morton Book 1:30 Crafting Group 7:15 Special Movie Night, The Presidents

20 Organizer Day 1:00 Joyce Morton’s Book Club 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, The Presi-dents 3:00 Sundry Store 6:00 Bible Study

21 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 1:00 Go Green Committee2:00 Bridge 3:00 Bingo 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 David & Dean

25 9:45 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service 2:30 Movie Matinee, Being There

26 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Exercise Video 1:00 Joyce Morton Book 1:30 Crafting Group 7:15 Gateway Seniors Movie, Nature: The Cheetah Orphans

27 10:00 Viola, Alterations 1:00 Joyce Morton’s Book Club 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Philomena 3:00 Sundry Store 4:00 Opera Discussion 6:00 Bible Study

28 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 1:00 Phyl’s Book Club2:00 Bridge 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,

Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic 10:00 Maizy Visits 3:00 Cribbage 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social with Fireside Strings 7:15 Brian Swartz

2 Groundhog Day 9:30 Dirigo Dug 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 11:15 Out to Lunch Bunch, Kosta’s 2:00 Mah Jong 7:15 Gateway Seniors, Len Kaye

3 2:00 Card Games 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Downton Abbey, Season 6, Epi-sode 3

7 9:30 Exercise

10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise

2:00 Bereavement Group

4:30 Social Hour Steel Magnolias

8 10:00 Gentle Yoga 10:00 Art with Janice 12:30 Bowling Group 3:00 Library Committee Meeting 3:00 Cribbage 7:15 Little Big Band

9 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 1:00 Ladies Tea 2:00 Mah Jong

10 2:00 Card Games 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, My Fair Lady

Valentine’s Day

10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Exercise Video 1:30 Resident Council

4:00 Alz. Support Group 5:00 Mix & Mingle 7:15 Midweek Movie

15 10:00 Gentle Yoga 1:00 Activity Committee Meet-ing 3:00 Cribbage 7:15 Joey Kelley

16 9:00 Out to Breakfast Bunch, Stone Sparrow 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 1:00 Mark Pechenik 2:00 Mah Jong 3:00 Len Kaye Discussion Group 6:30 Emera Outing

17 2:00 Card Games 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Green Mile

21 9:30 Exercise

10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise

1:00 Go Green Committee

4:30 Social Hour 7:15 David & Dean

22 10:00 Gentle Yoga 12:30 Bowling Group 2:00 Gateway Seniors Operetta, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 3:00 Cribbage 7:15 Dave Demers

23 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 2:00 Mah Jong 6:00 Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace

24 2:00 Card Games 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Be-ing There

28 9:30 Exercise

10:00 Sittercise 10:45 Gateway Seniors Exercise

1:00 Phyl’s Book Club

4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, Philomena

Penobscot &

Cottages 2018

February

Clubs & Groups

Bridge Club Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm (SR)

Bereavement Group First Wednesday every month.

Wednesday, February 7th at 2:00 pm

(PMR)

Mah Jong Club Tuesdays & Fridays at 2:00 (SR)

Scrabble Group Every Tuesday at 1:30 (GR)

Resident Council Meetings Penobscot

Wednesday, February 14th at 1:30 pm

(PMR)

Kenduskeag

Wednesday, February 21st at 1:30 pm

(KLR)

Go Green Committee

Wednesday, February

21st at 1:00 pm (PMR)

Library Committee Meeting Thursday, February 8th at 3:00 pm

(Library)

Rummikub Every Sunday at 1:30 pm (SR)

Cribbage Club Thursdays at 2:00 pm (PP)

Card Games Come learn a new game or play an old

favorite! Every Saturday at 2:00 (SR)

Crafting Group Every Monday at 1:30 (GR)

Phyl’s Book Club Breakfast with Buddha by Roland

Merullo. Sign up at the front desk

Wednesday, February 28th at 1:00 (SR)

Joyce Morton’s Book Club Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.

Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th,

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th from

1:00-3:30. Discussion and film shown

each session (PMR)

NEW! Activity Committee Thursday, February 15th at 1:00 pm.

Join Tracy to share new ideas and

discuss upcoming event (PMR)

February

Religious Services

First Sunday Service Reverend Lorna Grenfell, Church of

Universal Fellowship

February 4th at 2:00pm (Arbor)

Second Sunday Service Pastor Steve Smith, Orono United

Methodist Church

February 11th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Third Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

February 18th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Fourth Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

February 25th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Bible Study and Hymn Sing Pastor David Natale every Tuesday at

6:00 pm (Arbor)

Catholic Communion

Every Sunday at 10:00 am (SR)

Sunday Church Transportation Van departs for church services at 9:45

& 10:30 am from the front lobby

February

Outings & Transportation **Please sign up at the desk for all outings**

Out to Lunch Bunch Kostas

Sign up at the front desk.

Friday, February 2nd

Bus leaves at 11:15 am

Bowling Sign up at the front desk.

Thursday, February 8th & 22nd

Bus leaves at 12:30 pm

Out to Breakfast Bunch Stone Sparrow

Sign up at the front desk.

Friday, February 16th

Bus leaves at 11:15 am

Emera Astronomy Center The First Stargazers

Journey back in time to explore how the first

stargazers experienced the sky above. Your

guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who

has visited Earth many times before. Wit-

ness the very first stargazer making a Moon

calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years

ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza

and their alignment to the skies. See stun-

ning digital re-creations of the Parthenon, Al-

exandria Library, Stonehenge and Abu Sim-

bel Temple and be inspired by the first star-

gazers who laid down the foundations of

modern-day astronomy. Cost is $5.00.

Please sign up at the front desk.

Friday, February 16th

Bus leaves at 6:30 pm

Please check the book at the

front desk for

additional outings to the

Collins Center, UMaine games,

shopping and more!

Gateway Seniors Exercise Video Classical Stretch with Miranda Esmonde-

White on DVD

Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 am

(PMR)

Gateway Seniors Film NOVA: Mystery of the Megaflood

Monday, February 12th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors:

Dr. Len Kaye Discussion Group Dr. Len Kaye is looking for participants in a

discussion group on the use of protective pads

for the hips. Please see Tracy for information

to sign up. Friday, February 16th at 3:00 pm

(Conference Room)

Gateway Seniors Anything & Everything

David and Dean on Banjo and Guitar

Featuring Gospel, Folk and Bluegrass

Wednesday, February 21st—7:15 pm

(KGP)

Gateway Seniors Great Operettas Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Thursday, February 22nd—2:00 pm

(KGP)

Gateway Seniors Film Nature: The Cheetah Orphans

Monday, February 26th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors without Walls Events

GR - Garden Room

PMR - Penobscot Media Room

KGP - Kenduskeag Gathering Place

L - Library

L & L - Lounge & Lobby

KLR - Kenduskeag Living Room

KK - Kenduskeag Kitchen

SR/PP - Social Room/Penobscot Parlor

A - Arbor

M - Meadowbrook

VDO - Visiting Doctor’s Office

PDR - Private Dining Room

Looking Ahead to March...

Bangor Art Society Highlands Classical

Jeff Ryan Plant & Sip

Kat Johnson UMMA Outing

St. Patrick’s Day Social

February

FEBRUARY PHOTO GALLERY Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace

New Year’s Eve Party

Each issue will have a suggestion for us to work on

for a more sustainable community.

Recycle

Return clothes hangers to the dry cleaner, flower vases to the florist, bottles to the recy-

cling, etc.

Let’s Get Greener