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TO THE POINTOut with Winter, in with Spring
by Tim Boone, Facilities Manager
What does PMO maintenance do in the “slow” winter months?!Maintain, organize, prepare, repeat.
For the last few months, Facilities and Maintenance have beenworking on organization of our shop, materials and tools to prepareus for the busy months ahead. We have retired the little red pressurewasher trailer and have replaced it with a true heavy duty 5x10 trailerto support our freshly serviced pressure washer, spray tank and alsoadded new hose reels to increase ease of use and ultimatelyproduction. Our shop has been organized and serves as thetechnician’s home base for project preparation and storage ofmaterials. Last year we added an additional storage container (aconex) to store materials in, which gave us the opportunity to auditand organize our inventory. This addition also allowed us to rethinkand reorganize outdoor material staging to allow us to work moreefficiently in and out of the shop area.
Also identified was the lack of a ladder rack on one of our maintenancefleet vans. Adding this capacity helps the technicians’ access roofsto clear problematic gutter/downspouts and identify and repair roofleaks without a trip to the shop, resulting in a faster response.
The community buildings received some improvements such asadding LED light fixtures, new programmable HVAC thermostats andthorough inspections to correct long-standing issues. An example ofthese are rerouting the Town Hall roof downspout to divert water awayfrom the building and directly into the storm water system to preventpossible water intrusion in the basement. Not a new problem but anew solution, thought out and executed properly.So between the inclement weather patterns, Maintenance takes thesewinter months to improve our organization and prepare for the nextseason of events. We are always looking for ways to improve oursystems for the benefit of the community and take this time toimplement them.
Enough about winter activities though and on to what to expect forthe spring season….
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APRIL 20161ST DAY OF SIGNUP IS 8:30 AM
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016
UMBRELLA COMMITTEE MEETINGS
GROUNDS04/11/09/16, 1:00 p.m. O.P.
RESIDENT EVENTS04/15/16, 10:00 a.m. O.P.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 04/05/16, 11:00 a.m. C.B.
BUDGET & FINANCE 04/26/16, 9:30 a.m. C.H.
UMBRELLA BOARD MEETING04/26/16, 10:00 a.m. C.H.
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C.H......................COLLIN HALL T.H..........................TOWN HALL CLBH....................CLUBHOUSE C.B........N. COMMUNITY BLDG. M.P....MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM F.V................FOREST VILLAGE O.P…………………OUR PLACE S.C.B.....S. COMMUNITY BLDG.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Center …...….04/21/16, 4:00 p.m. C.H. Forest …… 04/19/16, 3:30 p.m. S.C.B. Garden………04/18/16, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Highland…….04/14/16, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Hilltop……...04/14/16, 4:00 p.m. CLBH Meadow…….04/20/16, 3:00 p.m. C.B. Washington…04/13/16, 1:30 p.m. C.B.
March 20th, 2016 marks the official 1st day of Spring.We have had a warm end to our winter, which hasbrought up the daffodils, buds out on the trees andunfortunately moss on the driveways and in our lawnsa little earlier than the norm. Residents are takingadvantage of the nice weather and are out enjoying thecommunity. Along with the movement to get outdoorscomes a flood of work orders for cleaning up theoutdoor spaces. This winter provided a lot of moistureto help fill the reservoirs, but also has fed the mossinvasion we battle annually. As mentioned above, wehave a new platform for our pressure washer which willbe getting a complete work out to fight the fight onmoss. We do only have one pressure washer andlimited manpower to get to every request completed ondemand, but we will have dedicated time for the taskand will be moving on it as best as possible. Alongsideof us, our landscape contractor (NLS) will be treatingmoss in the lawns in Garden and Highland Villages aswell as along the entry areas soon. Look forward toChannel 8 updates for where and when this will occur.NLS has also been performing tree pruning dutiesthroughout the community, which will be wrapping upin time for them to leaf out to provide shade in thesummer months. From time to time we find trees andplants that didn’t make it through the dormant seasonand don’t come back. These are removed and the areaprepared for a replacement. Replacements are addedaccording to the weather and some have to wait untilthe fall to give them the best chance of survival.
Another spring task is to prepare our irrigation systemfor the hot summer ahead of us. NLS will havededicated personnel out testing, repairing, adjustingand possibly replacing irrigation components tomaximize the effectiveness of the system and reducefailures when the system is running automatically.
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So, it is our goal to have the grounds looking goodby Memorial Day weekend. Obviously, with about161 acres to take care of, it will take NLS manyweeks to get through all areas of the community.Please do let us know of any problems you see, butunderstand it may be awhile before we get them allaccomplished.
Our maintenance staff will be continuing to makerepairs, touch up the paint and make generalimprovements to your community buildings. All thisto maintain, organize, and prepare for the nextseason. Summer will be right around the cornerand we will be working all spring to make summerthe best it can be.
WHAT'S UP WITH COMMUNIVERSITY?
How were your classes this Winter Session? Hereis what I have been hearing. The 1950's historyclass "Happy Days" was so full they ran out ofchairs; lots of laughing and happy voices wereheard in this class. Film class was really "soup tonuts" with documentaries from "American Ballet to"The Internet's Own Boy" and "Pete Seeger--ThePower of Song". Hopefully you saw the MosaicGlass Art class display in the library case; myspouse took that class once and loved it!
Did you know the average class size was 18,smallest class 6 and largest class 43? Be sure toALWAYS SIGN IN TO YOUR CLASS. This helpsthe Communiversity Planning Committee with classoffering choices. We aim to please.
Communiversity starts again March 28th. We havea new teacher, Donn Charnley to take over theGeology class due to the passing of a long timefavorite teacher John Whitmer. The new class willgo for four sessions and cover Geology of thePacific Northwest. Jim Hinkley offers a four weekclass on Women's Suffrage having a man teach thisshould be interesting in itself. Rebecca Albiani, apopular instructor from the Fry Museum, returns tolecture on Printmaking throughout the ages; a fourweek class. There will be a brand new class onHome Design taught by a Providence Pointresident. Qigong, a life energy system ofcoordinated body postures, movement, breathingand meditation with Chinese roots is returning. Thisclass is very good for me; I am hoping all of youthat liked it before return and bring a friend. As youread the new catalogue, we hope you findsomething wonderful just for you!
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5TH AVENUE THEATERSEASON TICKET HOLDER UPDATE
Activities have your replacement tickets for “A Nightwith Janis Joplin” and will have the driver distributethem on the bus Thursday, April 14. The show isreplacing “Sleeping Beauty Wakes” due to some chal-lenging scheduling conflicts.
The play “Assassins” that will be held at the ACTTheatre is scheduled on Thursday, May 5 with the busleaving at 12:45 p.m. for a 2:00 p.m. showing. TheActivities Office also has the tickets for this show thatwill be distributed by the driver as well.
Renewal for the 2016/2017 season is just around thecorner so be watching for more details.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST & 15TH
PROVIDENCE POINTTREE WALKS
Meet 9:00 AM at “Our Place” EntryYou might want to mark your calendar for: Tree Walks9 a.m., first and third Fridays of each month throughOctober. The Walks will last about an hour.
The April Providence Point Tree Walks will be April 1st
and 15th. Meet at the Our Place entry at 9 AM. We leaveat 9:15. Helen will distribute maps with a list of thewoodies to be highlighted on each walk. Since this is arecord 2015/2016 precipitation year, our April days willeither be beautiful, sunny spring days or inundated withrain. So, Helen won’t expect you if it’s pouring. If youcall or email Helen, she will get you a copy of PR-13with Attachment B, a map of Providence Point showingthe Natural Areas, and Attachment C which is a list ofmost of the trees and shrubs that will be seen on theseWalks. Helen was Chair of Grounds in 2015 and chairedthe Sub-Committee that revised the Providence PointLandscape Plan (Policy Resolution 13) in 2007. Shewas also a member of the 2012 Grounds Sub-Committee that revised our Landscape PolicyResolution 13. She is a Certified Arborist. Feel free tocall her if you have a specific area you would like tocover in future months. You will be walking up to 1½miles with frequent stops to discuss our wonderfulwoodies. The first walk will be in Center Village.
For more information call Helen at 369-9067 or emailher at <[email protected]>.
PROVIDENCE POINT OFFICES
4135-A Providence Point Drive SEIssaquah, WA. 98029:
Office phone: 392-9483Office fax: 392-2530
Pat Rooney ext 22Community [email protected]
Cynthia Wirtz ext 22Operations Manager
Victoria Davenport ext 21Office Coordinator
Terri Potts ext 33Resident Services Coordinator
Tim Boone ext 26Facilities Manager
Tim Hudson ext 32Maintenance [email protected]
Lora Warnes ext 30Maintenance Administration Coordinator
Lorri Palreiro/Genette AltarasPhone: 392-1222
Activities Manager/[email protected]
Security Gate/After Hours392-2592
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND
KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in Collin Hall
The Providence Point Kiwanis Club invites everyoneto its annual “Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday, April2 in Collin Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The priceis only $5.00, with elementary school children at$3.00, and preschool children free. The menuincludes pancakes, ham, juice, and coffee. This is achance to welcome spring, and get out and see yourfriends and neighbors at a fun event and at the sametime support the Kiwanis Club in its many serviceprojects. It is also an opportunity to get your localfamily members together for a meal that you don’thave to cook. Reservations are not required, butpre-sale tickets will be available in the activity officeor purchase tickets at the door.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND
VILLAGE THEATER“MY HEART IS THE DRUM”
1:15 p.m. Last StopIn the small village of Kafrona in Ghana, one spiritedyoung woman is determined to attend university,against all odds. So when her education is denied,she defies her parents and risks everything to set off
for the big city. But what awaits her there is moredangerous than she dared imagine, and she findsthat more than just her dreams are at stake.
This production marks the exciting World Premiereof My Heart Is the Drum, which was originallyselected for Village Theatre’s Festival of NewMusicals in 2014 and was further developedthrough the Village Originals program. Featuring anaward-winning book and score, the musical is richwith inspiring characters and driving Africanrhythms, woven together in a story that celebratesstrength, courage, and the love that sustains usthrough even the most harrowing of circumstances.This is a season-ticket-holder event.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3RD
SEATTLE SYMPHONY “POPS”“THE MIDTOWN MEN”12:45 p.m. Last Stop
They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggesthits of all-time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN arebringing their magic to audiences everywhere, sing-ing their favorite Sixties hits from the Beatles, TheRascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more!This is a season-ticket-holder event.
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EVERY MONDAY APRIL 4, 11, 18 & 25TH
HAPPY HOUR5:00 p.m. South Community Building
Happy Hour every Monday night at the SouthCommunity Building in Forest Village at 5:00 p.m.Come as you are. Bring something to drink andenjoy your neighbors. This is a great way for peoplefrom all villages to get to know each other.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH
KIRKLAND“ANTHONY’S HOMEPORT”
SUNSET DINNER4:00 p.m. Last Stop
Anthony's HomePort Kirkland is located on theEastern shores of Lake Washington with stunningviews of Hunts Point, Sand Point and the Seattleskyline. This location was founded in 1975 and wasthe very first Anthony’s HomePort. Tonight you’llenjoy their delicious 4-course Sunset Dinner Menufor $21.95.
Appetizer:Your Choice of:
Chilled Oregon Bay Shrimp CocktailOr Wild Alaska Salmon Croccantini
Chowder or Salad:Anthony’s Clam Chowder, Classic Caesar or Blue
Cheese Salad
EntréeChoose one:
Pan Fried OystersGolden pan fried local Pacific oysters
from Willapa Bay
Roasted Garlic PrawnsButterflied, roasted with garlic butter and fresh
lemon then sprinkled with gremolata. Served withrice pilaf almond basmatiand seasonal vegetables.
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Snake River Farms Wagyu Top SirloinA petite top sirloin grilled to your liking, served with
seasonal vegetables.
Alaska True Cod Caddy GantyMarinated in white wine and oven roasted with atopping of sour cream, red onion and fresh dill,
served with rice pilaf almond basmati and seasonalvegetables.
Northwest DuetAlder planked wild Alaska silver salmon crowned
with Oregon Bay shrimpfinished in citrus butter.
The cost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. Din-ner is at your own expense. Due to the popularity ofthis dine out we have a second trip planned onThursday, April 7. Signup Day is March 29. You cansign up in the Activities Office on or after thatdate.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH
ALL VILLAGE LUNCHEONSPONSORED BY MEADOW VILLAGE
12:00 p.m. Our Place All residents are invited to this All Village Luncheonsponsored by Meadow Village. The subject of to-day’s program is “Traffic in Issaquah”. Two repre-sentatives from the City of Issaquah will be here todiscuss this lively topic. Have your questions andcomments ready!
Luncheon Menu:
Gruyere Spinach and Chive Frittata
Caesar Salad
Bread & Butter
Lemon Bars
Coffee & Tea Service
There will be a BYOB station available for thosewho wish to bring their own beverage. Tickets forthis event are $15.00 and are now on sale in Ac-tivities. The last day to purchase your tickets isApril 1.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH
KIRKLAND“ANTHONY’S HOMEPORT”
SUNSET DINNER4:00 p.m. Last Stop
Anthony's HomePort Kirkland is located on theEastern shores of Lake Washington with stunningviews of Hunts Point, Sand Point and the Seattleskyline. This location was founded in 1975 and wasthe very first Anthony’s HomePort. Tonight you’llenjoy their delicious 4-course Sunset Dinner Menufor $21.95. See April 5 for menu details.
The cost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation.Dinner is at your own expense. Due to the popular-ity of this dine out we have a second trip planned onTuesday, April 5. Signup Day is March 29. Youcan sign up in the Activities Office on or afterthat date.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH
ALL VILLAGE SOCIAL HOUR5:00 p.m. Clubhouse
You’re invited to join this informal gathering ofProvidence Point residents on the 1st Thursday of themonth to enjoy the company of friends and theopportunity to meet new ones. New residents arealways welcome.
Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share.Remember to wear your nametags.
FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH
& SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH
MCCAW HALL“SHEN YUN”
4/8~6:15 p.m. & 4/9~12:45 p.m. Last StopShen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civiliza-tion through classical Chinese dance and music in anexhilarating show you will never forget. Shen Yuncaptures the spirit of a culture long lost. The showmoves quickly through regions, dynasties, and leg-ends. Ethnic and folk dances fill the stage with colorand energy. Tremendous athleticism, thunderous bat-
TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS10:00 a.m. – Noon
Multipurpose RoomWe welcome Capability Homecare here on thesecond Tuesday’s of each month for free bloodpressure checks. Save yourself a trip to thedrugstore or to the doctor’s office and stop by theMultipurpose room for your free check up!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH
“WELCOME SPRING DINNER”5:30 P.M. Our Place
Residents are invited to a special “Welcome SpringDinner” with an opportunity to check out anothercatering company in the area. This evening wewelcome Camelot Catering from Bellevue.
Dinner Buffet Menu:
Grilled Basil Chicken
Caesar Salad
Five Bean Stir-Fry
Three Rice Pilaf
Fresh Baked Camelot
Chocolate Mocha Torte
Coffee & Tea
There will be a BYOB station set up for those whowish to bring their own beverages. The cost for thisdinner is $19.00 per person. Tickets are now onsale in activities.
tle drums, and masterful vocalists are all set to ani-mated backdrops that transport you to another world.It is a grand production with nearly 100 artists, 400costumes, and the only orchestra in the world featur-ing both classical Western and Chinese instrumentsas permanent members. Shen Yun is the first compa-ny to present classical Chinese dance to the world ona large scale. And it has taken the globe by storm,performing in over 100 cities. Think of it as a journeyinto a long-lost world. The cost of this trip is $79.00and includes your upper gallery seating and transpor-tation. Tickets for this event were pre-sold.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12TH
TIP TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS9:00 a.m. Last Stop
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of thedestination events for the Pacific Northwest, held fromApril 1-30. Every spring hundreds of thousands ofpeople come to enjoy the celebration of spring asmillions of tulips burst into bloom. As with all thingsgoverned by Mother Nature, the tulips bloomaccording to their own schedule sometime during thefestival.
The festival is designed as a driving tour for the visitoras there is no one "site" that you go to for your visit.The fields of tulips are scattered throughout the SkagitValley as are the many events and activities thatcomprise the festival. The tulip fields are the crops ofRoozenGaarde/Washington Bulb Co., Inc. and TulipTown and the fields are different each year due to croprotation. Both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town alsohave displays of tulips in gardens for visitors to viewand photograph.
After the tour you’ll be set free in downtown LaConnerto shop and dine on your own. The cost of this colorfultrip is $20.00 for transportation. Signup Day isMarch 29. You can sign up in the Activities Officeon or after that date.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH
5TH AVENUE THEATER“A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN”
12:15 p.m. Last StopNorthwest Premiere! Like a comet that burns fartoo brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto themusic scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, be-came the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakablevoice, filled with raw emotion and tinged withSouthern Comfort, made her a must-see headlinerfrom Monterey to Woodstock. Now, you’re invited toshare an evening with the woman and her influenc-es in the new Broadway musical A Night With JanisJoplin.
Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me andBobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “MercedesBenz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” and a re-markable cast, A Night With Janis Joplin, writtenand directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical jour-ney celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influ-ences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James,Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who in-spired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends. This isa season-ticket-holder event.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19TH
BELLEVUE SQUARE10:00 a.m. Last Stop
Don’t miss a chance to ride in the comfort of theProvidence Point Shuttle through busy downtownBellevue. Let us do the driving for you, not tomention the parking! In a cost saving effort we arenow just running one shuttle. The trip is nowdeparting at 10:00 am and pick up will be 2:00 p.m.The cost of this trip is $4.00 for transportation. Signup in the activities office anytime.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH
GARDEN CLUB TRIP“FLOWER WORLD & LUNCH AT MALTBY CAFÉ”
9:15 a.m. N. Community BuildingGarden Club members will be traveling to Maltby toexplore Flower World and enjoy lunch at thefamous Maltby Café.
Flower World has the largest retail area on theWest Coast. It consists of 15 acres, 3 of which areundercover. They grow 90 percent of their plantsand trees on site which guarantees the freshestquality.
The Maltby Café is located in an old schoolhouse,built in 1937 our historic building served as thegym and cafeteria for the school next door...which was built in 1907. The café has wonseveral awards!
Tickets for this event are $7.00 for transportation.Shopping and lunch is at your own expense.Seating is limited to 24.
Tickets will go on sale on March 29 at 8:30a.m. in Our Place at the Activities Signup Day.If seating is still available the list/waitlist willbe posted on the Garden Club Board afterSignup Day is complete.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20TH
AN EVENING IN PARIS DINNER BUFFET5:30 p.m. Our Place
Bon jour! Residents are invited to join your friendsand neighbors for an evening in Paris dinner.Dinner will be catered by “My Chef Lynn”
On the Menu:
Onion Tart with Fig Tapenade (Jaques Pepin)
Cassoulet (Julia Child)
Mixed Green Salad with French Lentils& Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Dessert: Éclair
Coffee, Tea & Water Service
There will be a BYOB station for those who wishto bring their own beverage. The cost of thisdinner will be $15.00 per person. Tickets arenow on sale in Activities.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21ST
ANTIQUING IN SNOHOMISH10:00 a.m. last Stop
Hop aboard the Providence Point bus as we headto the historic town of Snohomish. Snohomishwas recently named one of the TOP TEN CoolestSmall Towns in America! Snohomish was chosennumber 9 out of 500 small towns that qualified forthe final round.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH
AFTERNOON MOVIE2:00 p.m. Clubhouse
This month’s movie will be shown on the large T.V.in the Clubhouse on the 4th Sunday. Lightrefreshments will be available and hopefully a briefdiscussion before or after the film. I would like to hearfrom you with any suggestions you may have.
Any questions? Call Bobbie Royalty 392-4280.See you April 24 at 2:00 p.m. Consult Channel 8for the movie title.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH
SEATTLE SHUTTLE10:00 a.m. Last Stop
Seattle is a great place to spend an afternoon duringthe spring season. It’s Seattle your way for the day!For your downtown enjoyment the Seattle Shuttleincludes three drop-off locations in Seattle: PioneerSquare, West Lake Mall and Pike Place Market. Thecost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. SignupDay is March 29. You can sign up in the activitiesoffice on or after this date.
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Downtown Snohomish is the heart and soul of theCity. You’ll find shopping, dining, music and relaxingstrolls in and around the historic district. This "An-tique Capital of the Northwest" also hosts over 40tempting specialty shops, 30 restaurants and tav-erns, and 13 spas and salons...all in a fun and funkysetting with lots of Northwest history to explore. Thecost of this trip is $8.00 for transportation. Shoppingand dining is at your own expense. Signup Day isMarch 29. You can sign up in the Activities Officeon or after that date.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD
WASHINGTON VILLAGEPIZZA PARTY
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Collin HallWashington Village residents are invited to our an-nual Pizza Party! Tickets are $10pp (cash only).
Menu:
Pizza
Salad
Dessert
Coffee & Lemonade
Wine & Beer included
Please sign up with you Building Social person byApril 15.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH
SEATTLE SYMPHONY “7 G”“TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMEO & JULIET”
12:45 p.m. Last StopFrom the intoxicating sounds of Szymanowski’sSymphony No. 3 to the lyrical poetry of Britten’sNocturne and the sweeping romance of Tchaik-ovsky’s Romeo & Juliet, here is a program thatperfectly articulates music’s passionate power. Thisis a season-ticket-holder event.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH
HAPPY HOUR“OLIVE GARDEN”
5:30 p.m. Our PlaceJoin your Providence Point friends and neighbors forour monthly happy hour! This month will be serving upa delicious menu provided by “Olive Garden”.
Menu:
Bread Sticks
Olive Garden Famous Salad
Lasagna
Fettuccine Alfredo
Mini Desserts
Iced Tea
Beer & Wine
The cost of this all-inclusive evening is $15.00 perperson. Tickets are now on sale in Activities.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH
BOOK CLUB7 p.m. Winthrop Bldg.
The Providence Point Book Club will meet at 7pmon Wednesday April 27n the Winthrop Building inWashington Village. We will be discussingsuggestions for books our group will be readingfor the next several months.
There are a great many books that are veryenjoyable to read but have little to discuss, andothers that are provocative and generate gooddiscussions. We aim for books that are enjoyableand good to discuss. One way to increase thechances of reading the latter type of book is tomake it a requirement that somebodyrecommending a book has to have read it first. Theexception to this, perhaps, being books that arealready well established as book club favorites.
Do choose for good discussionsSome books don't offer a lot to chew on in the wayof discussion. They may be great reads(romances, spy thrillers) but don't have much totalk about.
· Look for "literary fiction," works rich incharacterization and ideas.
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· We prefer books that are in paperbackDon't neglect nonfiction—works of historical orsociological significance provide fertile grounds fordiscussion.
Send your suggestions to Barb Beyers([email protected]) in March or April.All interested residents are invited to join ourdiscussion. Call Barb Beyers with any questions.(391 5952)
THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH
PARAMOUNT THEATRE“NEWSIES”
6:15 p.m. Last StopThey delivered the papers, until they made theheadlines… Direct from Broadway comes Newsies,the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical fromDisney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for BestScore and Best Choreography, Newsies hasaudiences and critics alike calling it “A musical worthsinging about!” (The New York Times). Filled with oneheart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’twant to miss.
Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivatingstory of a band of underdogs who become unlikelyheroes when they stand up to the most powerful menin New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting forwhat’s right…and staying true to who you are. Ticketsare $75.00 and include your Orchestra seating andtransportation. Tickets for this event were pre-sold.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29th
CONFIDENTIAL DATA SHREDDING DAY8:00 a.m. – Noon
By Appointment OnlyConfidential Disposal is returning to Providence Pointon Friday, April 29th, from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon. For$25.00, cash or check only, you are allowed up to 8boxes, plastic bags, or paper bags. No 3-ring bindersor newspapers will be accepted.
Confidential Disposal will be providing door-to-doorpick-up service, so you won’t have to haul those heavyboxes or bags yourself.
Please call Victoria at the Property ManagementOffice to arrange for a pick-up by Tuesday, April 26.Her phone number is 425-392-9483 x 21 or she canbe reached by email at [email protected] .
REGISTER EARLY
MAY 3 & 4TH
VICTORIA CLIPPERAMTRAK TO PORTLAND
DEPARTURE TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED$330.75 Double Occupancy$461.00 Single Occupancy
Join your fellow Providence Point residents for afun trip to downtown Portland, Oregon. From down-town Seattle you’ll catch the Amtrak Cascadespassenger train southbound to Portland, Oregonfor an overnight stay at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.From the comfort of your seat, kick back and enjoythe ride. Travel through the beautiful valleys ofsouthwest Washington State, pass by Mt. St. Hel-ens and Mt. Rainier, and then over the mightyColumbia River. In Portland, escape to big cityexcitement and small town charm. Enjoy hip coffeehouses, Native American art galleries, brew pubs,breweries and tax free shopping.
Included in the per person package pricing:· Mini coach transfer from Providence Point
to King Street Station for Amtrak· Roundtrip transportation aboard Amtrak
Cascade line between Seattle and Portland· Mini coach transfer from Union Station to
the Crowne Plaza Hotel· Overnight accommodations for 1 night at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel· Full American breakfast buffet provided at
hotel· Mini coach transfer from the Crowne Plaza
Hotel to Union Station for Amtrak· Mini coach transfer from King Street Station
to Providence Point· All applicable taxes and fees
Additional tour packages can be arranged throughactivities. A $100.00 deposit must be made toreserve your space. Final payment will be dueby April 5.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH
PARAMOUNT THEATRE“MOTOWN”
6:15 p.m. Last StopIt began as one man's story… became everyone'smusic… and is now Broadway's musical. Motown
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The Musical is the true American dream story ofMotown founder Berry Gordy’s journey fromfeatherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogulwho launched the careers of Diana Ross, MichaelJackson, Smokey Robinson and many more.Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives andmade us all move to the same beat. Now, experienceit live on stage in the record-breaking smash hitMotown The Musical.
ON YOUR OWN
STARTING SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 20168 WEEK SESSION
MR. GEMSON’S PANEL DISCUSSION“THE WEEK THAT WAS”
10:30 a.m. N. Community BuildingThis 8 week panel discussion will be coveringInternational, National, State and local newsdevelopements. The group will be moderated byRichard Gemson. Contact Richard at 427-1237.
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
RACQUET CLUBBelieve it or not, spring is on its way. This meansmore opportunities for us play tennis and/orpickleball. Our first social of the year will be onThursday, May 26, at 6:00 at the Clubhouse.
Starting May 1, we will resume open sessions forpickleball:
At 1:00-3:00Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
As always, sign up to play with your BPTB “BestPickleball or Tennis Buddy” in the calendar at thecourt. To be courteous to others, please limit play to1-1/2 hours and only one week ahead.
Around the end of May and first of June, we will havetwo introductions to pickleball for those who arecurious about how to play. Dates will be included inthe May newsletter.
Any tennis or pickleball questions, please call GaryGray at 509.859.3176.
Ladies GolfThe Providence Point Ladies’ Golf Group will beginplay on April 11, 2016 (weather permitting). We have
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2 tee times around 10:00 a.m. Each Monday atSnoqualmie Falls Golf Course. Join yourProvidence Point neighbors for a fun round of 9 or18 holes. No handicap needed!
Questions? Contact Patti Hong,[email protected] or (907) 392-0892 /(425)392-0183.
KIWANIS BOXThere is a pick-up box in the mailroom in CollinHall. Please drop off non-perishable food itemsand good clean clothing for the Issaquah Food andClothing Bank. Please make sure all of your itemsare in bags. This organization servesapproximately 3,000 individuals each month.Please help the Kiwanis Club keep their box inCollin Hall full of food and clothing for theneedy. For more information call Floyd Morrow at837-0466.
Keep up to date with Providence Point Kiwanis byvisiting their new website at :www.providencepointkiwanis.org
WATER AEROBICSA fun and healthy way to begin your day. Wateraerobics at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday. We listen to music with instructions. Wehope you will join our group. If interested, callRebecca Mudgett at 392-2279.
SCRAPBOOKING GROUP“A birth certificate shows you were born, a deathcertificate shows that you died, a photo album showsthat you lived.”
Photos as so much more than prints in a box or pixelson a screen. Join us and share your life connectingwith your family, friends and neighbors through digitalor traditional albums, personalized gifts and cards.Fun…easy…and worthwhile. For more informationplease contact Char Eley at 606-6999.
KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKING GROUPAre you a knitter? Do you have any needleworkprojects you enjoy? Did you know we have a groupthat meets every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at theClubhouse? This is a chance to work together andsocialize on a weekly basis. If you have any questionsabout the group just drop by the clubhouse. For moreinformation contact Beverly Gish at 557-8553.
KNIT OR CROCHET FOR MARIANWOOD’SPRAYER SHAWL MINISTRYHelp create Prayer Shawls for residents and patientsof Marianwood. Recipients and their families deeplyappreciate this expression of love and care. For moreinformation, or to donate Lion Brand “Homespun”yarn, contact Marianwood Auxiliary member PaulineJennings, a Providence Point resident, at 392-4194,
QUILTERS GROUPWe welcome experienced or new members. We haveeverything you will need. Quilts go to the Linus Projectfor children hospitalized or in need of comfort.
Did you know our Linus Project quilters who meetweekly at 9:30 a.m. Every Wednesday are part of theNational organization?
Our Woodinville chapter since forming 10 years agohas made and delivered over 39,000 quilts to childrenin need.
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We meet in the North Community Building (LibraryCraftroom)For more information please contactMildred Morrow at 837-0466.
THE ISSAQUAH WOMEN’S CLUBThe Issaquah Women’s Club is a local group ofwomen who have joined forces in the spirit offriendship and service. Several of your ProvidencePoint neighbors are members. We meet monthly,we have a book group and a lunch bunch, wedonate to local charities, and we fund collegescholarships for Issaquah area girls.
If you are interested in joining us, please contactme, Louise Demetrescu (Highland Village), [email protected], or our Membership ChairPatti Anderson at 425-391-2309, or visit our websiteat www.issaquahwomensclub.org. We look forwardto meeting you!
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OFUNIVERSITY WOMEN has an active branch inIssaquah. For more information call Billie at 425-836-8817 or Mary at 425-557-2108.
PINOCHLE ANYONEAre you interested in playing Wednesday afternoonPinochle? We currently have a 1:00 pm time slotopen in the Multipurpose room. If interested pleasecontact Sue Mason 427-1077 or Mary Dietsch557-6608.
BRIDGEBridge, every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in theCommunity Building. Drop-ins welcome.
BRIDGE FOR FUNMeets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room. This group is for anyone who isinterested in brushing up on your game or mayhave just finished a beginning bridge class.Everyone is welcome.
DUPLICATE BRIDGEMeets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. In the N.Community Building For more information contactGlenn Buckholt, 391-7780 or Mary Lou Standerfer,837-1466
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Laptops For Little OnesHave an old laptop you want to get rid of?Thinking about buying a new one?
Throughout the month of April, the Kiwanis Clubof Providence Point will be collecting usedlaptops for Eastside Baby Corner. They arejoining forces to collect and redistribute or recycleused laptops. Friendly, Earth, whose mission isto keep electronics out of the landfill, will refurbishas many of the laptops as possible and recyclethe rest.. Eastside Baby Corner will work withtheir provider partners to give refurbished laptopsto local school children in need.
If you would like to donate a laptop, watchChannel 8 for drop off location. Our Club will seethat it gets to them.
Share Your Passion for Art, Craft andDesign. Become a Bellevue Arts MuseumDocent. Interested or have questions? Join usfor a free information session: Friday, April 1,May 6 or Friday, June 3 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.Contact Education Curator [email protected] or (425) 519-0793.
Paws and Whiskers Pet CareDo you need someone to walk your pet? Do youneed someone to take care of your pet while youare on vacation? I’m an experienced, loving petowner at Providence Point.
Please contact Susan at (425) 274-5051 or [email protected]
Helping Hands at Providence Point:We are your helping hands at Providence Point.What do you need help with? Transportation,errands, grocery shopping, appointments, help withmeals, laundry, animal care, handy work, or anexcursion?
Call Judi (425) 369-1568 or Sue (425) 503-4646
Mobile Notary PublicI’m a new resident Pratiti Vora offering my NotaryPublic services to the community for $10.00. (206)669-0975 or [email protected]
Guide to Advertisers
BEAUTY OR PERSONAL
DENTAL & MEDICAL
Ann Thomas LL Services 12
Capability Homecare 14
Family Resource Homecare 3
Providence Marianwood 8
Senior Choice Medicare 18
Synergy Home Care 6
Thomas Quickstad DDS 3
DINING
Holiday Inn Junipers 15
BANK & FINANCIAL
REAL ESTATE
Alexa Skyline Properties 17
Bellewood 12
Choice 3
Coldwell Banker Bain 5
Fairwinds 8
Spiritwood 13
OTHER
Peel Tech 17
Seattle Super Limo 17
HOME / AUTO SERVICES
Alonzo Anderson 6Residential Painting
Autoworks of Issaquah 8
Michael’s Carpet 6Cleaning
National Door 6
Ron Lievens 6
Rudy’s Handyman 8
Shelf Genie 9
Woolsey Carpet Cleaning 2
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Barb LaRose4213 220th Place SE
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From: Renton, WA
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