Voice of march 2021 A Montereau Publication Tulsa, Oklahoma Vitality Vitality Week! Montereau's Vitality Week is this month! This is a week fitness classes, and even virtual programming to keep each year in March during which our Wellness team you engaged from your home. shows you the many exciting opportunities that the Vitality wellness program has to offer. This year Vitality Check out the special events during Vitality Week on Week runs from March 22 through March 26. pages 9 through 12 of this newsletter. We know you'll find something that interests you! Our program focuses on five dimensions of vitality: physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social. We offer events each month to satisfy these five dimensions. Our goal is to truly offer something for everyone, including guest speakers and educational programs, special meals and chances to socialize,
We celebrated our friendships this year for Valentine's Day at a Galentine's Lunch and at Men's Night: Burgers & Beer! 1 march calendar highlights
Lunch In During March We'll continue to bring you lunch from popular Tulsa restaurants! Mark your reservation sheet to let us know if you would like a menu for the week's lunch. Menus will be distributed the Wednesday before, and your order must be returned the Sunday before the week's deliveries. We will not have a Lunch In the week of March 7, as to not conflict with Food Truck Friday. • Feb. 28: The Brook • Mar. 14: Waldo's Chicken & Beer • Mar. 21: Gigi's Chinese & Sushi • Mar. 28: Café Yum
Mondays in March ● 3:30 p.m. ● Studio de Monet Paint By Numbers Let your artistic endorphins flow and experience Paint by Numbers! All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Mark your reservation sheet to participate. A mask is required. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Mondays in March ● 4:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Happy Hour Enjoy live music with your favorite cocktail! We will provide entertainment each Monday night in the Coterie Theatre along with tasty appetizers. Drinks are on you! You must wear a mask any time you are out of your seat, including when on the dance floor. Mark your RSVP sheet for the Happy Hours you would like to attend. Seating is limited and you must have a reservation. For more information contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232. • Mar. 1: Pianist Spencer Sutton • Mar. 8: Guitarist Mark Bruner • Mar. 15: Accordionist Nick Bratkovich • Mar. 22: Pianist Spencer Sutton • Mar. 29: Sutton & Bruner
Thursdays in March ● 7:15 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre England, Scotland, & Wales DVD Series Gain an insider’s knowledge of one of the world’s most fascinating regions in this DVD series created by The Great Tours. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. • Mar. 4: Liverpool, Manchester & York; Cotswolds, Coventry, Nottingham • Mar. 11: Norfolk, Suffolk & Walsingham; Cornwall, Dorset & Plymouth • Mar. 18: Artistic Britain, The Estates & Gardens • Mar. 25: Seafaring Britain & War Memorials
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Saturdays in March ● 9:00 a.m. ● Coterie Theatre Yoga with Michelle We’re happy to offer Saturday yoga classes with Michelle Vagin! The cost will be $20 for the month of March. This traditional yoga class will be open to residents and employees. Questions? Contact Laura at (918) 491-5284 or [email protected]. Please mark your reservation sheet to sign up.
Monday, March 1 ● 2:00 p.m. ● City View Lounge Fitness Committee For more information, contact Vana at (918) 728-8218.
Tuesday, March 2 at 3:15 p.m. & March 16 at 3:00 p.m. Virtual Programming Virtual Bingo Play bingo with your friends via Zoom! You must have an email address and access to a laptop, tablet or phone to be able to join the Zoom call. Email Laura at [email protected] if you would like to participate.
Wednesday, March 3 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma Movie: “Florence Foster Jenkins” Despite her horrid singing voice, New York City heiress Florence Foster Jenkins is certain she can become an opera star. Her partner and manager, St Clair Bayfield, does all he can to shield Florence from the truth, but his task may prove impossible. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. This film is rated PG-13 and runs one hour and 50 minutes.
Thursday, March 4 & 18 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge Coffee Break Please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month for coffee and scones. This social group welcomes residents who enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new friends. If you are looking for a time to visit and get to know others, this is the group for you. We would love for you to join our “coffee break” time - and bring a Montereau friend!
Thursday, March 4 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge Fit Bites: Practicing Posture Katie will discuss posture exercises which include corrective exercises for humpback, forward head, or leaning forward while walking with your walker. Keeping with the St. Patrick’s theme, we will be serving heathy green colored food! Enjoy spinach chocolate chip muffins, healthy baked broccoli tots, and guacamole cups. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. For more information contact Katie at (918) 491-5278. 3 march calendar highlights
Friday, March 5 & 19 ● 3:30 p.m. ● 6th Floor Library The Reading Group The Reading Group will begin short stories from a new collection in March. The stories are from the Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories, edited by Tobias Wolff. The stories were written in the 70's to 90's by both male and female American authors. The Reading Group welcomes new members to its discussions the first and third Fridays at 3:30 in the 6th Floor Library. The selection for March 5th will be "River of Names" by Dorothy Allison and for March 19th, "All the Way in Flagstaff, Arizona" by Richard Busch.
Friday, March 5 & 19 ● 6:30 p.m. ● Studio de Monet Game Night Play a board or card game with your Montereau friends! The games will be available in the Studio de Monet. You may play there or take your game of choice to one of the common spaces. Face masks are required, and games must be returned by Sunday evening. Bar service will be available from the Grand Riviera Lounge and will be charged to your account. Popcorn and water will be provided. Questions? Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Saturday, March 6 ● 10:30 a.m. ● Bus Trip Gardner’s Used Books & Music Trip Catch the bus to Gardener’s Used Books and shop or browse! Peruse a massive selection of books, vinyl records, DVDs and more in a warehouse space. Bring money for your purchases. Bus seats are limited and a mask is required. The bus will return to Montereau by 12:30 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Saturday, March 6 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Cinéma Saturdays in Le Cinéma: “Sour Grapes” This monthly event features documentaries and unique series on the first Saturday of each month. This month we're playing "Sour Grapes," a documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top auction houses. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. You must wear a mask, and social distancing will be observed. For more information, contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Sunday, March 7 ● 2:30 p.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge Book Club Everyone is welcome to join this book club focusing on new and popular literature. The March book is “A Time for Mercy” by John Grisham. In April, the group will read "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles, and the May book is "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore. 4 march calendar highlights
Beginning Monday, March 8 ● Times Vary Ping Pong Tournament Show off your Ping Pong skills! Residents and employees are invited to play in a table tennis tournament. We will randomly pair a resident and an employee on each team. Sign up in the Vitality Zone by Friday, February 26. Teams will be notified no later than Wednesday, March 3 about playing times, locations, and other details. For more information contact Vana at (918) 728-8128.
Monday, March 8 ● 1:45 p.m. ● Le Cinéma Movie: “Bad Education” The beloved superintendent of New York's Roslyn school district and his staff, friends and relatives become the prime suspects in the unfolding of the single largest public school embezzlement scandal in American history. Starring Hugh Jackman, Ray Romano and Allison Janney. This film is rated TV-MA and runs one hour and 48 minutes.
Tuesday, March 9 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Le Marché Make, Bake & Take: Ravioli This month you're making ravioli! Montereau’s chefs will walk you through making two kinds of ravioli - meat filled with tomato sauce & cheese filled with a cream sauce. You'll go home with the finished dishes to enjoy. The cost is $10 and will be billed to your meal allowance. Space is limited. Mark your reservation sheet to participate in this event. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Wednesday, March 10 & 31 ● 11:00 a.m. ● Coterie Theatre iPhone Classes Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone! You can sign up for one class or all of them depending on what you want to learn. You must bring your iPhone with you to the class. Questions? Contact Laura at (918) 491-5284. • Mar. 10: Google Searches • Mar. 31: Using Maps & Navigation
Wednesday, March 10 & 24 ● 2:00 p.m. Grand Riviera Lounge Food Bank Note Writing Join other Montereau volunteers to write thank-you notes for the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. The notes are sent by the Food Bank to donors. This often encourages repeat donations. The script and supplies are provided. Mark your reservation sheet to participate. Cards are also available to write at your own convenience. 5 march calendar highlights
Wednesday, March 10 & 24 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Move to the Music with Melanie Join Melanie for upbeat cardio dance sessions! Dancing is a great way to exercise, and the music can lift your spirit. Moves in this class can be performed standing or seated. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and space is limited. A mask is required. Wear comfortable shoes. Mark your reservation sheet to participate. Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Thursday, March 11 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip Treat Tour of Tulsa: Barbee Cookies Enjoy a sweet treat from Barbee Cookies in south Tulsa! Flavors include chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, snickerdoodle and more. A staff member will order the individual treats for the group and bring them to you. The price will include tax and gratuity and will be billed to your monthly statement. A mask is required for this trip. The bus should return to Montereau by 3:00 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, March 12 ● 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ● Main Entrance Food Truck Friday: Hot Mess BBQ Due to the icy weather, last month’s food truck event was canceled with Hot Mess BBQ. We have rescheduled this food truck for March. The truck features classic BBQ sandwiches. Prices range from $8 to $18. Please bring cash or a credit card to pay for your purchases. Seating will be available in the Grand Riviera Lounge or on the Veranda. Please wear a mask while waiting in line at the truck. Mark your reservation sheet if you plan to order a meal from the food truck. Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Friday, March 12 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Montereau Town Hall Hear from Montereau's Resident Committee Chairs and Department Directors at this in-person Town Hall Meeting. Seating is limited to 40 people due to social distancing guidelines. You must RSVP to attend. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. For those unable to attend in person, we will record the meeting and air it on the in- house TV channel (1960) on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. We will also email the video link so you can watch at your convenience.
Saturday, March 13 ● 9:30 a.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge Second Saturday Breakfast: Quiche Join your neighbors for fellowship and food! This month’s featured breakfast is your choice of a spinach or pesto quiche - green for St. Patrick's Day! The cost of the breakfast is $10 and will be charged to your meal allowance. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Please cancel by Friday, March 12 at 9:00 a.m. to avoid being charged for the breakfast. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232. 6 march calendar highlights Saturday, March 13 & 27 ● 2:15 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Bingo! Join the fun and win cash prizes! Card packs are $5 each, payable in cash. You will play a total of nine games, and winners receive cash prizes. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and you must wear a mask to participate in this activity. Outside guests are not permitted. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. Sunday, March 14 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip Sprouts Farmers Market Trip Catch the bus to Sprouts Farmers Market and shop for dairy and deli products, fresh meats, produce and more. A mask is required for this trip. Bring money for your purchases. The bus will return to Montereau by 3:00 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. Monday, March 15 ● 11:00 a.m. ● Coterie Theatre Bocce Ball Play bocce ball, the Italian lawn bowling game of light skill and challenge! No experience is necessary. Mark your reservation sheet to participate. Space is limited, and you must wear a mask. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. Tuesday, March 16 ● 1:00 p.m. ● Studio de Monet Color Me Calm Color yourself calm! Coloring is a relaxing activity that can provide a sense of calm, lower stress and stimulate positive endorphins. Coloring materials will be provided. Mark your reservation sheet to participate in this activity. Social distancing guidelines apply, and you must wear a mask to participate. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232. Tuesday, March 16 ● 3:15 p.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge Spa Spotlight: March Manicure Madness Fun Fact: Manicures are beneficial beyond just making your hands and nails look good – they actually help keep your fingernails happy and healthy! Join us at our Spa Spotlight event this month to learn about the wide variety of manicures we offer at The Spa at Montereau. Sweet treats and cucumber mint water will be served. Mark your reservation sheet to attend, and please wear your face mask. Questions? Contact Kristen at (918) 491-5233 or [email protected]. Tuesday, March 16 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Le Cinéma Movie: “Waking Ned Devine” When Ned Devine dies from shock after winning the lottery, two longtime friends, Michael and Jackie, discover the body and agree Ned would want them to benefit from his good luck. They embark upon an outrageous scheme to claim the ticket - but first they have to get all the townsfolk to go along with their plan. Starring Ian Bannen, David Kelly, and Fionnula Flanagan. This film is rated PG and runs one hour and 31 minutes. 7 march calendar highlights
Wednesday, March 17 ● 3:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre St. Patrick’s Celebration Eat and drink like the Irish at our St. Patrick's Celebration! We'll serve up smoked salmon canapes, reuben balls and loaded potato skins. Irish beers will be available for $4. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Wednesday, March 17 ● 6:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Dinner & A Movie: “Leap Year” Enjoy a special Irish-themed dinner while you watch the romantic comedy, “Leap Year” with Amy Adams. After you sign up for this event, you will receive a dinner menu so that you can select your meal. The choices include Shepherd's pie and corned beef & cabbage. Your dinner, side and dessert will cost $10 and will be charged to your meal allowance. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Dinners will be delivered to the Coterie Theatre in time for the movie. For more information, contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Thursday, March 18 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Concierge Desk Montereau Monthly Tour Montereau is a large community, and whether you’re looking for restaurants, common spaces, or just your in-house mailbox, knowing where to find things on campus can be challenging! Join us on our Montereau Monthly Tour, and let us help you learn the lay of the land. We will depart from the Towers Concierge Desk by the main entrance. Please mark your reservation sheet if you plan to attend. Contact Kristen at (918) 491-5233 or [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, March 20 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Bus Trip Zella‘s Boutique Trip Ladies, enjoy a special shopping experience just for you! Shop for new spring clothing and accessories in a serene environment. Store associates will be on hand to help you find the perfect outfit. Bring money for your purchases. The bus will return to Montereau by 12:30 p.m. Space is limited, and a mask is required for this trip. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Sunday, March 21 ● 2:30 p.m. ● Le Marché Sunday Sundaes Celebrate Sunday with us and treat yourself to a sundae! We’ll have vanilla ice cream, including sugar-free, and a variety of toppings for you to build your perfect sundae. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232. 8 march calendar highlights
March 22 - March 26 Vitality Week Brain Fitness! Exercise your brain with puzzles such as word searches, crosswords, and more. Puzzles will be available March 22 through March 25 in the Business Center and the Fitness Center. Return your completed puzzle to the Front Desk or the Fitness Center no later than noon the following day. Your name will be entered in a drawing. Contact Vana with questions or for more information: 918-728-8128 or [email protected].
Monday, March 22 ● 9:00 a.m. ● Grand Lawn Vitality Week Kick-Off Breakfast & Scavenger Hunt We’re starting Vitality Week with a big outdoor breakfast on the Grand Lawn followed by a team scavenger hunt around campus! Join for both events or just one or the other. The complimentary breakfast spread will include eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and fruit. Afterward, we’ll launch a team scavenger hunt event that will exercise the body AND the mind! Mark your reservation sheet to attend the breakfast and/or the scavenger hunt. Questions? Contact Kristen at (918) 491-5233 or [email protected].
Monday, March 22 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Veranda Montereau Cycling Club Kick-Off Whether you’ve been a cyclist all your life or you’re simply interested in learning more about a new form of leisure activity at Montereau, join us for our Montereau Cycling Club Kick-off during Vitality Week! At this event, Bixby Bicycles will bring out some adult tricycles for you to test-drive, and we’ll discuss the creation of a cycling group to begin meeting regularly right here on campus. To participate in this event, sign up on your reservation sheet. Questions? Call Kristen at (918) 491-5233.
Monday, March 22 ● 7:15 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Dorothy Davis Presentation: The Holy Land Dorothy returns to share her photos and insights of the Holy Land from the Christian point of view. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Seating is limited, and you must wear a mask. For more information, contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
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Tuesday, March 23 ● 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concierge Desk Food Bank Donations Please drop your food donations, cash or check at the Concierge desk on the day of the Food Bank trips, and our volunteers will deliver them. Most-needed items are canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.), canned or packaged fruit, canned or boxed meals, soup and stew, peanut butter, pasta and sauce, rice, breakfast cereals, etc. Checks should be payable to the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Thank you for your help.
Tuesday, March 23 ● 12:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip Food Bank Volunteer Trip This twice-monthly trip is a great opportunity for fellowship with other residents while volunteering to help those in need through the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Montereau will be the only volunteer group at the Food Bank during this time, and the work area will be sanitized before our arrival. You must wear a mask during this trip and bus seating is limited. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus.
Tuesday, March 23 ● 2:00 p.m. ● City View Lounge Parkinson’s Disease Support Group This in-house group will be facilitated by Montereau staff trained through the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. The group will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. and is intended for those with Parkinson’s as well as PD caregivers. Each monthly hour-long session will feature an educational presentation and a time for sharing among the group about concerns and issues relating to PD. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. For more information, contact Vana: (918) 728-8128 or [email protected].
Tuesday, March 23 ● 2:00 p.m. ● Studio de Monet Let’s Get Crafty This month, we’re making trivets from yarn & pipe cleaners. Join us for this fun and functional craft! Supplies will be provided. Please mark your reservation sheet to attend. Masks are required for the duration of the event. Questions? Call Kristen at (918) 491-5233.
Tuesday, March 23 ● 3:00 p.m. ● The Parlour Learn to Play: Shuffleboard Have you wanted to learn how to play shuffleboard or need to brush up on your skills? This is your opportunity! Montereau resident, Tom Harrison, will be available to teach this fun game of light skill and challenge ahead of our tournament next month. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this event. Questions? Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232. 10 march calendar highlights Tuesday, March 23 ● 6:00 p.m. ● Rue 6800 Chef’’s Showcase: A Taste of the Mediterranean Montereau's chefs are preparing a special dinner that's both decadent and nutritious for Vitality Week! This dinner will include a Mediterranean farro salad, white bean & kale stew, lemon sorbet intermezzo, pan-seared salmon with glazed baby carrots and mushroom, cranberry & chard barley risotto, and a mixed fruit parfait with house- made granola. This five-course dinner costs $30, or $47 with expertly paired wines. The cost will be charged to your meal allowance. Call the hostess to make your dinner reservations: (918) 491-5212.
Wednesday, March 24 ● 12:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre “The Art of Barbecue” Lunch & Learn with Pat Woodward Learn about "The Art of Barbecue" with Montereau resident, Pat Woodward! Pat has judged in various BBQ competitions in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. While he discusses his judging experience and techniques, you'll enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch including a trio of brisket, chicken and pulled pork with potato salad, baked beans and brownies. The cost of the lunch is $14 and will be billed to your meal allowance. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. Please cancel by Monday, March 22 at noon to avoid being charged for the lunch. Questions? Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Wednesday, March 24 ● 3:30 p.m. ● Veranda A Taste of Spring Happy Hour Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to get outside! Join us on the Veranda for a “Taste of Spring” with appetizers, drinks and live music performed by Bobby "Green Shoes" Parker! Mark your reservation sheet to join us. Masks are required until you are seated at your table. Questions? Call Laura at (918) 491-5284.
Thursday, March 25 & Thursday, April 1 ● 9:30 a.m. ● Bus Trip Scenic Drive with Jenk Jones: Pawhuska & Tallgrass Prairie Join Jenk Jones on a scenic tour in Pawhuska, home of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and future filming location Martin Scorcese's upcoming movie based on the book “Killers of the Flower Moon.” We will have lunch at Grill 125, which offers burgers, hot dogs and other American classics. After lunch, we will travel to the Tallgrass Prairie, home to bison, cattle, and other wildlife. This trip is approximately six hours in length. The bus will return by 3:30 p.m. The cost of the tour, including lunch, is $30 and will be billed to your monthly statement. This price includes lunch, tax, gratuity, and transportation. Bus seats are limited. Please mark your reservation sheet for only one trip date. The cancellation deadline is Monday, March 22 at 3:00 p.m. for the March 25 trip, and Monday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. for the April 1 trip. Please cancel by these dates and times to avoid being charged $5 for the group reservation fee. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. 11 march calendar highlights
Thursday, March 25 ● 3:30 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Line Dancing & Libations Join your neighbors to learn common and easy-to-learn line dance moves like the Cha Cha Slide and more! After we dance, we'll recharge with snacks and drinks! We might even have some surprise dance instructors! Be sure to sign up on the reservation sheet! Contact Laura with questions: (918) 491-5284.
Friday, March 26 ● 11:00 a.m. ● Bus Trip Keystone Ancient Forest Walking Trip & Picnic This nature outing offers trails with varying distances and skill levels. We will also enjoy outdoor dining at Case Community Center with a boxed lunch from Le Marché. You'll get your choice of sandwich and side for $7, which will be charged to your meal allowance. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. For more details, contact Vana Moore at (918) 728-8128 or [email protected].
Friday, March 26 ● 3:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Montereau Spring Tea Celebrate spring and enjoy a tea party with your Montereau friends! Delicious offerings include mini-sandwiches, scones, and bite-sized desserts. You are encouraged to bring your own teacup and saucer to this event and share the story behind your set. The cost of the event is $10 and will be billed to your meal allowance. Seating is limited. Mark your reservation sheet to attend. The cancellations deadline is Thursday, March 25 at noon. Please cancel by this date and time to avoid being charged $10 for the tea party. For more information, contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Friday, March 26 ● 7:00 p.m. ● Coterie Theatre Janet Rutland Concert Enjoy a performance by supremely talented vocalist, Janet Rutland, accompanied by guitarist Randy Wimer! Ms. Rutland has an extensive and versatile performance background in the styles of jazz, pop, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and a Patsy Cline tribute. For this concert, she will be singing popular standards. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Mark your reservation sheet to attend this musical performance. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232.This performance will be recorded and aired on our in-house TV channel (1960) for those who are not able to attend in person.
Saturday, March 27 ● 10:00 a.m. ● Bus Trip Trader Joe’s Trip Shop for specialty groceries at Trader Joe’s! Selections include deli, dairy, produce and frozen entrees and desserts of Trader Joe's own line of foods. Bring money for your purchases. A mask is required for this trip. The bus will return to Montereau by 11:45 a.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Contact Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information. 12 march calendar highlights
Sunday, March 28 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip Super Target Trip Catch the bus to Super Target! Shop for cards, books, clothing, household goods and groceries. Bring money for your purchases. A mask is required on the bus and inside Target. The bus will return to Montereau by 3:00 p.m. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Questions? Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232.
Monday, March 29 ● 12:00 p.m. ● Grand Riviera Lounge “Intuitive Eating” Book Club Kick-Off Lunch Join us on Monday, March 29th for the launch of our new book club led by our registered dietitian, Melissa Horn-Speck. Intuitive Eating is not another diet. Some people have even called it “the anti-diet”. Over the course of this book club we will be exploring the ten principles of intuitive eating. While working through these principles, we will learn how to reconnect with our body’s natural signals of hunger and fullness, rediscover the satisfaction of eating without guilt, and build a foundation for a healthy relationship with food.
Please sign up on your reservation sheet if you wish to participate, and we will order the Intuitive Eating book and workbook for you. The cost for both books is approximately $35, and this expense will be billed to your monthly statement. Our Intuitive Eating book club launch will include a complimentary lunch! Masks will be required except when eating, and seating is limited. Questions? Call Laura at (918) 491-5284.
Tuesday, March 30 ● 1:30 p.m. ● Bus Trip J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum Trip Tour the J.M. Arms & Historical Museum in Claremore! This museum is home to a unique collection of more than 12,000 firearms and thousands of other artifacts ranging from Old West saddles and spurs, John Rogers statuary, World War I posters, and Claremore and Rogers County history. The cost of the tour is $5 and will be billed to your monthly statement. Space is limited. Mark your reservation sheet for a seat on the bus. Please cancel by Monday, March 29 at noon to allow someone on the wait list to go on this trip. Call Melanie at (918) 491-5232 for more information.
Wednesday, March 31 ● 3:30 p.m. ● City View Lounge The Taster Series: White Wine & Pesto Join us for a monthly tasting series where we will enjoy a food and drink pairing created by our dining services department! March’s tasting is a white wine paired with pesto - the perfect pairing for spring! We choose this pairing due to the warmer spring weather and the green pesto is festive for St. Patrick’s day! The cost of this event is $10, and will be billed to your meal allowance. Mark your reservation sheet to join us. For more information contact Laura at (918) 491-5284. 13 upcoming events
Here's a look at what we're planning for April!
• Brunch with the Bunny - April 5 • Montereau "Chopped!" Competition - April 8 • Cooking with Randy: Chocolate - April 13 • Chef's Showcase: Spanish Dinner - April 14 • Make & Take: Deviled Eggs - April 17 • Dinner & A Movie: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" - April 21 • Tree Tour of Montereau - April 22 • Lunch on the Lawn - April 23 • Learn to Play: Horseshoes - April 27 • The Taster Series: White Rabbit Cocktail - April 28 • Crystal Bridges Trip - April 29 • American Red Cross Blood Drive - April 30
Details about these events and more will follow in the April Voice of Vitality newsletter!
national nutrition month National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign Week Three: Learn skills to create tasty meals! created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. • Keep healthful ingredients on hand. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn • Practice proper home food safety. about making informed food choices and developing • Share meals together as a family when possible. healthful eating and physical activity habits. • Reduce food waste. • Try new flavors and foods. The month is broken down into four weekly goals to help you better understand and improve your nutrition. Week Four: Consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! • Receive personalized nutrition advice to meet your Week One: Eat a variety of nutritious foods every day! goals. • Include healthy foods from all food groups. • Thrive through the transformative power of food • Hydrate healthfully. and nutrition. • Learn how to read Nutrition Facts Panels. • Avoid distractions while eating. You can make an appointment to meet with • Take time and enjoy your food. Montereau's Registered Dietitian, Melissa Horn-Speck, to discuss your Week Two: Plan your meals each nutrition needs and goals. You can week! reach her at • Use a grocery list to shop for [email protected] or healthful foods. (918) 491-5214. • Be menu-savvy when dining out. • Choose healthful recipes to make during the week. • Enjoy healthful eating at school and at work. • Plan healthful eating while traveling. 14 color me calm
15 march in-house tv highlights Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. ● Channel 1960 Montereau Town Hall Tune in to hear reports from Montereau’s Resident Committee Chairs and Department Directors. We will hold the Montereau Town Hall in person on Friday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Coterie Theatre. A recording of the Montereau Town Hall will be shown on the in-house TV channel (1960) on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. The video link will also be emailed out so you can watch at your own convenience.
Mondays ● 4:30 p.m. ● Channel 1960 Happy Hour at Home • Mar. 1: Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong • Mar. 8: Beethoven 9 Performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra • Mar. 15: Frank Sinatra Spectacular: Brat Pack Live! • Mar. 22: Rock & Roll of the 50s & 60s • Mar. 29: 1940s American Female Singer Compilation
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. ● Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. ● Channel 1960 Virtual Tour • Mar. 2 & 6: Havana, Cuba • Mar. 9 & 13: Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen • Mar. 16 & 20: Rick Steves' Travel Guide: Iran • Mar. 23 & 27: Glacier National Park • Mar. 30 & Apr. 3: Home Tour: Inside the Most Expensive House in Calabasas, CA
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ● Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ● Channel 1960 TED Talks Mar. 4 & 6: How Language Shapes the Way We Think There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian -- that suggest the answer is a resounding yes. "The beauty of linguistic diversity is that it reveals to us just how ingenious and how flexible the human mind is," Boroditsky says. "Human minds have invented not one cognitive universe, but 7,000."
Mar. 11 & 13: Big Data, Small Farms and A Tale of Two Tomatoes The path to better food is paved with data, says entrepreneur Erin Baumgartner. Drawing from her experience running a farm-to-table business, she outlines her plan to help create a healthier, zero-waste food system that values the quality and taste of small, local farm harvests over factory-farmed produce.
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Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. ● Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. ● Channel 1960 TED Talks continued
Mar. 18 & 20: Theranos, Whistleblowing and Speaking Truth to Power In 2014, Erika Cheung made a discovery that would ultimately help bring down her employer, Theranos, as well as its founder, Elizabeth Holmes, who claimed to have invented technology that would transform medicine. The decision to become a whistleblower proved a hard lesson in figuring out how to do what's right in the face of both personal and professional obstacles. With candor and humility, Cheung shares her journey of speaking truth to power -- and offers a framework to encourage others to come forward and act in the service of all.
Mar. 25 & 27: Secrets of the Mind and Free Will - Revealed by Magic Tricks Are you in control of your choices? Magic tricks might reveal otherwise, says scientist and illusionist Alice Pailhès. Watch closely as she performs magic tricks that unveil how your brain works, how you can be subtly influenced and what that means for free will and your day-to-day life. Did she guess your card right?
Fridays & Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. ● Channel 1960 Friday Night Feature Mar. 5 & 6: Tulsa Library Presents Books Sandwiched In Featuring "News of the World" Sloan Davis, associate professor of English at Tulsa Community College, will discuss "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles.
Mar. 12 & 13: Resident Spotlight: Judy McKee Meet Judy McKee, a talented artist! Judy and her husband, Ernie, moved to Montereau in September of 2015. Montereau neighbors have enjoyed her rotating art display outside her apartment and the large painting in progress currently displayed in the Studio de Monet.
Mar. 19 & 20: "Penny Serenade" A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy. Starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant.
Mar. 26 & 27: Resident Spotlight: Ed Beasley Meet new resident, Ed Beasley, who came from Galveston, Texas! Ed had a long career in higher education as Director and CEO of the University Center of Southern Oklahoma. His hobbies include taking classes through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, woodworking and his two fur-babies, Carli and Gizmo.
17 employee spotlight Emily - "You're First" Assistant Emily is a self-professed people moving to Tulsa. She is the eldest person, so she loves her job as a of four siblings, and the only girl. "You're First" Assistant. She learns She is very close to her grandfather something new every day and and considers him one of the most considers herself lucky to work with fundamental people in her life. She so many wonderful people. also misses the delicious food her 93-year-old great-grandmother Her love of people compelled her cooks, saying, "Anything she makes to attend nursing school. She says, is glorious." "There was something inside of me, a feeling that took me all the way Emily isn't much of a cook, but she through it." Emily graduated in 2017 does love to bake because she loves with a Bachelor's Degree of Science desserts. She also loves dancing, in Nursing. and is enjoying taking a tapestry class. Emily grew up in San Juan, Puerto loves living in Tulsa and says she Rico and moved to the United She loves meeting new people, so received a warm welcome. States after Hurricane Maria be sure to say "hi" if you see her in devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. She the halls. Emily does miss her family since
movie suggestions What movies do you want to see at Montereau? We are happy to take your movie suggestions so we can play the movies that you are interested in seeing.
Send your suggestions to Molly at (918) 491-5285 or [email protected]. While not all movies are available for us to borrow through our Netflix account, we will do our best to play your suggested movies. Thank you in advance!
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