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Newsletter MARCH 2016 John LaBar, President –215- 736-8971 Joan St. Cyr, Treasurer- 215-321-9284 Ellie Hammill, VP –215- 321-1763 Margaret McLaughlin, Secretary – 215-321-6252 Ellie Hammill, Editor 215- 321-1763

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE…. MARCH MEET & GREET th Those of us who went to the Hunterdon Hills The Meet & Greet will take place on March 8 at Playhouse had a wonderful time. We are planning 10:00 am. The meeting will feature Dr. Jay another trip to the playhouse sometime this summer to Schnitzer, who is a graduate of the Temple see Rock, Roll and Soul. This will feature music from University School of Podiatric Medicine and served the '50s and '60s. Come join us for the fun. his residency in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He is an adjunct Clinical Professor of We offer different types of activities during the week. Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Temple University On Tuesdays each week, we offer bridge. Wednesday and was named “Distinguished Alumni” of the is games day with all types of games available. Meet University in 2008. He is dual Board Certified in with Peggy Miller at the front desk and she will get you Podiatric Surgery and Podiatric Orthopedics. In a spot to play a game. If you have a bridge partner, 2004, he was named “Physician of the Year” at St. feel free to join the duplicate bridge group on Mary Medical Center. He will be giving a talk on Wednesdays. On Thursdays, Sally Garofano teaches Diabetic Foot Health and Vascular disease in the bridge. Fridays are devoted to the art group and the lower extremities, as well as answering general stitch and chat group. See the calendar for times and questions. please join us for any of these or other activities. ************************************

Have a great spring! ST. PATRICK’S DAY… John LaBar Lower Makefield Seniors will observe St. Patrick’s Day with a luncheon on Tuesday, March 8th ************************************ following our March Meet & Greet, AARP SAFE DRIVING which usually ends at approximately 11:30. Please try to join us for the COURSES program and special luncheon. We Falls Township Senior Center, look forward to an informative located at 282 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, PA, is program and great lunch. offering two AARP Driving Courses in March as follows. Ellie Hammill For anyone who has never taken the course or is past the ************************************ three-year limit: This is an 8-hour course over two days. th They are on Monday, March 7 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm NEW MEMBERS and again on Friday, March 11th from 9:00 am to 1:00 We welcome our latest new members pm. who are: For those who are below the three-year limit and wish to  Nancy Monzo renew: This course is a four-hour refresher course on Friday, March 18th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. You should  Carol and W. Paul Sommers bring your previous certificate to this course.  Joanne Westall If you would like to attend either course, you must call Please help them feel welcome by stopping by to Karen at 215-860-2999 to pre-register. say hello at our Meet and Greet or other activities. Ellie Hammill ************************************ ************************************ MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MARCH’S FUNNY PHOTO CORNER… BOCCE… Spring is coming!! It’s time to be thinking Poor Millie. That about Bocce!! Play will be starting on was one heck of a Monday, April 11th at 1:00 pm at the hot flash!! Oxford Valley Road courts and continue on Mondays

and Fridays through Friday, May 27th. The sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board by the end of March. We are hoping for some new players to join us. All are welcome. No experience is needed. For further information contact Jean Larason, 215- 295-8376 or Flossie Washko, 215-295-9232. ***********************************

MARCH MOVIE MATINEE Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 1:30 PM “BRIDGE OF SPIES”

(Drama, Thriller, PG-13)

Starring:

Tom Hanks, Austin Stowell, Eve Hewson, and Alan Alda

“Sometimes people are asked to do things above and beyond the call of duty. They’re able to reach down and find courage from a place they never knew existed. During the Cold War, an American U-2 pilot is captured by the Russians. A lawyer is recruited by the CIA and his job, next to impossible, is to negotiate the pilot’s release. Can a mere insurance lawyer rise to the occasion?”

Lower Makefield Township Building $1.00 covers cost of popcorn and soda

EVERYBODY WELCOME – BRING A FRIEND You are urged to research the movie to decide whether you may find content objectionable. In doing so, you can decide whether to attend. We have provided the movie rating.

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HISTORICAL BOARD GAMES

For March, we’ll continue our fight against slavery but as found in the Confederate States of America. There’s

PEARIDGE, Leetown, Arkansas, 1862. Then, later BENTONVILLE, North Carolina, 1865. Can the Union forces beat back the “Reb” attacks? However, have we finished off the Barbary Pirates and their slavery from February, 1804? Join me on Games Day (Wednesdays, 9:00 am).

Joe Bednarski, 215-493-4686 ************************************ Paulette LaBar & Ellie Hammill *********************************** FRIENDS OF YARDLEY-MAKEFIELD Activity Reminders (cont’d) LIBRARY PRESENTS… Duplicate Bridge – Meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am. Players should try to be there by 8:50 am in The following program will be held at the Yardley- order to start promptly at 9:00 am. New players are Makefield Branch of the Bucks County Free Library on always welcome. Contact Shirley Henderson, Edgewood Road in March. The program is free, but 215-752-3682 or John LaBar, 215-736-8971. seating is limited. Knitting Group – Stump socks for veterans and Date: Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 pm hats, gloves, and scarves for needy children are the Presenter: Herb Kaufman two projects provided. (See article in this Topic: “Frankly My Dear:” Hollywood and newsletter). Call Aileen Koopman (215-295-9140) the Civil War if you would like to participate in this worthy project. Clark Gable, John Wayne, Errol Flynn, Matthew Line Dancing –Meets on Saturdays from 10:00 to Broderick, , and 11:30 am. If you have any questions, contact Sally Field are but a few of the countless notable Marylin Hankins at 215-493-4102. Hollywood stars who appeared in motion pictures that have the Civil War as their narrative. Some of the films LMS Keyboard Orchestra – We are looking for were frivolous, others were based on actual more members who can play piano, keyboard or experiences and events, many were based on historical organ. Join us and let’s have fun by making music novels; and all are designed to entertain. together! Call Marilyn Hankins, 215-493-4102 or Paulette LaBar (215-736-8971). While no Civil War film captures the breadth and depth of the full experience of the war, there are some Low Impact Exercise Class – Meets on Mondays notable Civil War films that teach about the war and and Wednesdays at the Township Building from others are noteworthy for absurdity and simply for 12:30 to 1:30. Call Judy Monfiletto 267-205-1213 if sugar-coating reality. you have any questions. th This program presents many of the notable, interesting Lunch Bunch– Will meet on Saturday, March 12 at and more remarkable films that capture different 12:00 noon at J.B. Dawson’s, 92 N. Flowers Mill perspectives about the Civil War. It examines the Road in Langhorne. Separate checks will be writers, novels, and the films, many of which have provided; all are welcome. If you need a ride or become iconic depictions of this historic era. further information, call Mary Murray at 215-860-5659. ************************************ ACTIVITY REMINDERS…… Mahjongg – Two groups meet on Mondays; one at 12:00 noon under the direction of Judi Brelsford Art Classes - Meets on Fridays at 10:00 am in the 215-295-7546 and one at 1:00 pm under the township building. Contact Barbara Gallelli, direction of Norma Grauwiler 215-497-9819. Call 267-228-4513 if you are interested in attending. either one if you have any questions. Book Club – Our book for March 14th is Fall On Your Knees by Anne-Marie MacDonald. We will meet at Sing-Along Group – Will be scheduled accordingly the Yardley-Makefield Library at 1:00 pm. Call Mary for convenience of singers. All are welcome to join Lou Oppenheimer (215-493-2306) with any this sing-along group. Call Marylin Hankins at questions. 215-493-4102 if you are interested. Bowling – Mondays (11:45 am) and Thursdays Stitch & Chat – Meets on Friday mornings from (9:45 am). More bowlers are needed and always 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Call Peg Boysen, welcome. Call Glenn Mangold, 215-493-5484, for 215-321-1688, if you need further information. further information. Pinochle Players – Meets on Wednesday mornings Bridge Groups – We have two of them!! One meets from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. New players on Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:00 pm for welcome. If you are interested, contact John more advanced players and is coordinated by Irv Humienny at 215-321-5329. Hirsch (215-321-7444). The other meets on Thursday Sunshine Contact – Please contact June Valentini mornings from 9:30 to 12:00 noon for less advanced (215-750-0397) if you know of any member who has players who want to improve their game and is taught passed away or is seriously ill so that she can send by Sally Garofano (267-392-5796). Call either one if “condolences” or “get well” wishes. you need more information. ************************************ Please call me at 215-321-1763 or by e-mail ([email protected] ) if you have any articles you wish to add. I would love to hear from you. Ellie Hammill