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A Message from Grace: HIGHLIGHTS appy New Year! May 2020 bring you good health, happiness JAN. 1 Closed Hand peace. 2 2020 Fitness Classes begin It was such fun to celebrate the holidays with all of you who came 6 Winter Semester Begins here to decorate, entertain, work at, or participate in our many 9 Book Discussion: The Woman’s holiday events. You filled the building with joy. Hour The holidays may be over but the fun and learning continue 10 Tea: The Wizard of Oz sponsored throughout the winter. In addition to all of the classes, we kick by Bethel Health Care and off the year with a very important and informative seminar, a Tea Cascades Senior Living celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz, and a book 17 Seminar: Resiliency in the to discussion about the passage of the 19th Amendment, which Second Half of Life took place 100 years ago this summer. FEB. 5 Billiards Tournament Of course, none of the holiday or semester events would be 6 Billiards Tournament, continued possible without your support. Thank you to all who donated to 7 Seminar: Be Informed on World Founders Hall in 2019. I hope that I can count on your support Cancer Day again this year. In the meantime, enjoy all that you’ve made 11 Trip: Eagle Watch and possible here. Connecticut River Museum

SEMINARS Resiliency in the Second Half of Life Friday, January 17, 1pm

Regional Hospice’s Martha Morris, LMSW, will discuss ways that we can change our inner-self conversations about the second-half-of-life to focus on openness, personal growth and resilience. She will provide tools and strategies to feel increased positivity about what the next chapter has in store for us. Morris is a dynamic speaker who combines humor with her expertise as a licensed master social worker to inspire and educate.

Save the Date for these upcoming seminars (all at 1:00 pm): February 7 - Be Informed on World Cancer Day February 21 - The Background and Analysis of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address March 6 - The Story of a Young Engineer and the Lunar Module

Founders Hall is a Donor-Supported Education and Recreation Center for Individuals Age 60 and Older

193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 • 203.431.7000 • www.founders-hall.org • facebook: Founders Hall Ridgefield M/W/F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tu/Th: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm It All Adds Up! s of this writing, we will exceed our fundraising goal for 2019! Thank Ayou to all of you who made a donation to Founders Hall this year. Big or small, your gifts add up! Thank you to all members who shopped our Holiday Boutique the first week of December. Hopefully you were able to get a jump on your holiday list and enjoy some of the great deals that were available. We raised a total of $748 for Founders Hall. All through the year you can raise money for Founders Hall just by shopping at Smile.Amazon.com. The process is super easy. You use your regular login and password, and you receive the same Prime member benefits. Please see Cindy for details. The Antique Appraisal and Gold Sales held in 2019 raised $2,765! Darryl Gay from American Gold & Diamond Buyers will be returning in 2020, so hold onto your unwanted gold and jewelry items. The date will be announced soon.

Book Discussion Weather-Related Closings Thursday, January 9, 3 pm Find information at: The Woman’s Hour Winter Semester Website: founders-hall.org by Elaine Weiss begins on Facebook: Founders Hall Ridgefield facilitated by Ridgefield Library Monday, January 6 TV: WFSB (3) and WTNH (8)

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Welcome New Staff Billiards Singles Wizard of Oz Tea Tournament Friday, January 10 Please welcome our two new staff members: Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00 - 3:30 pm February 5 & 6 Celebrate the new year with a Britt Carducci 10 am - 2pm journey down the yellow brick Volunteers and Events $8/$10 NR road. and Join this fun, double-elimination Sponsored by: Lili Schroppe tournament. Entry fee includes Communications lunch on Wednesday and winner’s trophy. Please sign up at the front desk by January 31.

Founders F ORUM January at the Movies Join Us! Please note that the schedule could change based on availability. Bingo Fridays* 1 - 3 pm*

fri Holmes and Watson 2 pm Needlework Thursdays 12 - 1:45 pm A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Pinochle Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm 3 2018, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes PG, 90 mins. Quilting Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm mon Allied 2 pm Rug Hooking Wednesdays 1:30 - 4 pm In 1942, a Canadian intelligence officer in North Africa 6 encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly Scrabble Thursdays 12:45 - 2:45 pm mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war. Walking Mon./Wed. 8:20 am 2016, Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard R, 124 mins. Weaving Wednesdays 10 am-12 pm Maiden 2 pm mon Wood Carving Mondays 1:30 - 4 pm The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the *except January 10 13 Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. 2019, Tracy Edwards (documentary) PG, 97 mins.

fri The White Crow 2:30 pm The story of Rudolf Nureyev’s defection to the West. 17 2019, Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes R, 127 mins. mon Mrs. Doubtfire 2 pm After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female RIDGE CREST housekeeper to spend time with his children held in at

HEA 20 LTH • H A B custody by his former wife. WELLNESS • RE 1993, Robin Williams, Sally Field PG-13, 139 mins.

fri The Bookshop 2 pm TheThe care care you you need, need, in England 1959. In a small town, Florence Green decides, a inlocation a location you'll you’ll love. against local opposition, to open a bookshop. An overall 5-star rated 24 2019, Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy PG, 113 mins. love. An overall 5-starcommunity quality offering of care mon Get Low 2 pm offeringassisted respite living, care, A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life skilled nursing, skilled nursing and legend about the1930s Tennessee hermit who threw his and rehabilitation. 27 own rollicking funeral party... while he was still alive. rehabilitation. 2009, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek PG-13, 100 mins. A Senior Care Development, LLC Community Managed by Life Care fri The Notebook 2 pm Services® A poor yet passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman, giving her a sense of freedom, but they are 100 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896 31 soon separated because of their social differences. 1.866.906.2504 | RidgeCrestMR.com 2004, Gena Rowlands, James Garner PG-13, 123 mins.

Founders F ORUM HOLIDAY RECAP

he spirit of the season shone during December. We heard many Tcompliments on the building’s beautiful holiday decor. Thank you to Thank you to our members our talented decorating volunteers for sharing their creativity and skills. who performed at the Holiday Parties: Thank you to the volunteers who welcomed new members so warmly at December’s New Member Coffee, sponsored by The Greens at Cannondale Walt Feltmate and Wilton Meadows. You are our best ambassadors! Josh Auerbach The Ridgefield Chorale(above left) gave a terrific performance at our Dick Ahlstrom Fran Head Nutcracker Tea – thank you to Daniela and the talented choir for their Lynne Swanson uplifting show. And a special thank you to the Ridgefield School of Dance William Scheffel* dancers who performed selections from The Nutcracker(above right.) *Parents are members We had a talented cast of performers entertaining us at the Holiday Party, including Miss Anya’s Glee Club, Steve Kazlauskas and many more. Pictures with Santa Claus (above center) seemed especially popular this year. Thank you to Ridgefield Crossings and Home Instead Senior Care for New Members sponsoring these parties, and to The Sand Wedge for the delicious food. (as of December 16th) Interested in volunteering at Founders Hall? Contact Britt Carducci ([email protected]) to learn more. John Chopourian Laura Cushing Nancy Dashefsky Chris Devaney Donna Devaney Leslie Farnum Robert Farnum John Gardell Maria Khan Angela Liptack Dick Nelson Abby Spierer Hilaria Stubbs Viola Stubbs

Founders Hall, a 501(c)3 public charity incorporated under the name Founders Hall Foundation, Inc., was established by the Couri and Goldstone families. The Foundation has an agreement with the town of Ridgefield to lease the land and run Founders Hall through 2022, with the option for future extensions. With continued support from generous people like you, the Foundation will run Founders Hall for generations to come.

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Thank you to our donors from November 8th - December 9th Kay Ables Virginia Collier Pamela Gensler Joseph Adams, Jr. ^ Gary and Deirdre Condon Doug Gibson Laura Lee and Elliot Agisim Suzanne Conlin Richard Gillespie ^ Jeffrey Altman Anne Cook Roger Gilson Gloria Andersson Dr. David L. and Ms. Claire Copen Carol and Ron Giustino Anonymous Valerie M. Cosgrove Ron and Eileen Gleba Joel R. Anyan Dr. and Mrs. John Costa Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gluck Kate and John Arens Mindy and Robert Costanza Rela Golan Jessica and Joshua Auerbach Ruth and Charles Creamer Joan Goldberg Jean Baldridge Yates Joanne and Thomas Creighton Marilyn Gordon Chloe Ball Jackie Crooker Alice and Allan Gottlieb Barbara and David Barenberg Deanna Cunningham ° Ralph and Joan Green Beverly Barnard Donna Curran Eleanore P. Guida-Gee Bonnie Barrett ° Paula Curry Ruth Gustafson Carol Barrett Louise and Walter Dages Conte Guzman-Hoffman Mario and Carmel Battista Carol and Tony Dalessio Elise and Jay Haas David and Andrea Beebe Ellen and Murray Darvick Carol J. Haley Linda Berry Don and Kam Daughters Stephen and Hope Hall Diane and Jim Bertoluzzi Jack David Arlene Hallett Phyllis Best ^ Bill and Marge Davidson Sarah Hamilton Michael and Barbara Boeckmann ^ Harry Dayton Wendy Handler Robert Boffa Ms. Barbara Dobbin Carolyn A. Hansen Donna and Michael Bonelli, Sr. Elizabeth M. Dolen James and Roselyn Harburger Louis Borget Liz Doyle Geoff and Bonnie Harrington Paul and Patricia Bossidy Nancy and Harry Dyer Ellie Hartog Gene and Nancy Brandon Penny Edwards Hope Heller Antoinette Brennan Joe and Aileen Egan The Hellmans Gladys Brogan Nelson Ehinger Michael Herron George Brooks Barbara Eisold Thomas Hoban BG and Dale Brown Ralph Evers Joe and Evelyn Hogan Ann Buccitti Angelina and Vincent Falotico ^ Mrs. Ruth I. Holzthum ^ Fred M. Burke and Lisbeth Kelly Connie and John Fenton Jim and Jean Horend ^ Kathleen and Paul Burleson Jean Ferlazzo Carolyn Hunter Glenys Burton Lee and Brenda Finkel William N. Hunter Jr. ^ Iris Busch Barbara and Michael Fisher Jan and Sandy Hurd Rosemarie Butler Helen and Kevin Fitzmartin Frank and Barbara Iannotti Betsy Cameron Carl and Joan Forcheski Peter and Christel Imfeld Charlotte Camillos Lorraine and Brian Forrler Margot and Paul Ingrassia ^ Barbara and Louis Campagna Bob and Suzie Fox Peggy and Richard Inserra Ellen Campbell Dorothy M. Franks Galina Ioselev Nadine Cancell and Craig Curry William Fricke Dave and Mary Janasek Kiri Cardegna Melody and Neal Fritz Craig Johnson ^ Georgia Carrington Liz and Paul Gafney Rose Joyce Lillian Carroll Carolina and Peter Gahagan Mary Lu Jurik Jennifer Casazza JoAnne and George Galdo Irene Juthnas Dorothy Chapman Carol and John Gardell Mary Kaletta Ping and Sally Chow Christine T. Gardner ^ Michael and Barbara Kaplan Kathryn Ciccolo Patricia and Jim Gareau Thelma Karashik Joseph P. Cleary Fay Gaudet John Karpik Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Cleveland Marcia and Peter Geike Gail Keene

Founders F ORUM Thank you to our donors from November 8th - December 9th (cont’d)

Terry Keller ^ Carmen Martin Franziska Pfeiffer ^ Lynne Swanson Diane Kerner Mildred W. Martin Jim Phelps Polly and Ray Tafrate ^ Celine Kertesz Linda Massie ° Tina Phillips ° Victor J. Tardino, Jr. Nick and Eleanor Kilsby Lou and Carolyn McAdams Neil Pivarnik Helene Taylor ° Deborah Kinnaird John McAuliffe Candace Plechavicius ° Barbara Capo and Jerry Richard and Alberta Kinne Mary Pat and James Mendy Polchinski Therrien ^ Edith Kleine McConnell Karen and Jack Potz Joel H. Third ^ Louise and Kirby Klump Patricia McGeary Kathleen Preli ^ Garry and Charlene Ray and Joyce Koontz Susan McGourthy Tom and Mary Laura Thomas Linda and Jeff Krulwich Susan and Joseph Pritchard ° Peggy Thomas The Kyer Family McGowan Mary Ellen Raab Tom Thulin Judy and Joe LaPorta Eileen and Tom McIntyre Mico and Otto Raebiger Rosalind Till Linda Laqueur ^ Kathleen and Bob Connie Marsala and Barbara Toplin Diane and Dick Larson McLaughlin Enzo Reale Frank and Anne Tracy Joyce and Gene Lavatori Betsy and John McMahon Gloria and Kenneth Reed Maria and Mike Trinkle Donna Lawrence The McMaster Family Edward and Muriel Regula Maureen Tucker Barbara and William Foundation Sandra Riccio Bob Tulipani Lawrence The Meier Family Kent and Margaret Rohrer^ Marilyn Van Raalte Alice E. Learman Vicki Merten Nelson and Peggy Rosabal Judith Wald Carl and Christine Lecher Marilyn and Louis Mezzo ^ Ellen Ross Richard and Shirley Walter George and Ginny Leeman Bil Mikulewicz and Sara Lee and Steve Rossetter Elizabeth Waters Jane Leff Schrager Mr. and Mrs. Rudy L. Jean and Clifford Webb Tom Lesko ° ^ Dean and Theresa Miller Ruggles, Jr. Bill and Edna Weber ° Martha Levites Victor Mimeault ^ David Sachs and Linda Mark and Grace Weber ^ Nancy Libby Luba Molnar Shackelford ^ Henry and Josette Williams Christine and Philip Caroline Molyneux Joanne Christiano Salerno Tim and Heidi Williams Lodewick Irene and Peter Moritz Inge Sands Tom and Mary Lee Wolf Miriam Lodieski Mary R. Morrisroe ^ Linda Fountain and Ed Harriet S. Yamashita Carole Long ^ Betty and Mike Morton Schrag Doris and Bob Yates Joan Loughlin Anita G. Moss ^ Anne and Roger Scott ° Elizabeth H. Yohan JoAnn and Ken Luksin Johan and Fredrycca Muntz Ted and Lori Seibert ° Amy Zhang Bob Lussi Deborah Murphy Maggie Seligman Joe Zygala Betty Lynch Janet and Willard Nelson Paul Sembrat Suzanne MacAvoy Fran Nielsen Raymond and Catherine Lucille and Doug Macklem Ben Oko and Helen Dimos Sementini ° Founders Circle member Dolores MacNeill ° Jan A. Olmer Eric Setterstrom ^ Monthly donor Frank and Sharon Madden^ Anna and Bill O’Rourke Elizabeth Shaban Ann Maher Linda and Glenn Ostrander Ilene Traiger and Joseph Michele Mahland ^ Bill and Regina Owens Shapiro Guido and Toni Maiolo Marilyn Paczos Sheila Silverman Tom and Patti Maloney ^ Emilya Padlowski Earl and Marian Sloan Vincent and Marilyn Eugena Pagano David B. Smith and Maria Maneri^ Suesie Padjiris Victor-Smith Maggie Manna Louis and Marsha Panzer Mary and Richard Smith Sal Mannuccia and Janet Alberta and Bob Pappolla Edie Stafford Gebbia Mannuccia ° ^ Stephanie Parke Ali Stein John and Jeanette Gene and Joanne Passaro Stephen and Carole Mannuzza ^ Leslie Patel Schwartz Foundation Stef and John Marra Lucille Paterniani Judith Stotz Anne T. Martin ° ^ Sheila Pearl Christian and Linda Straley Brian and Terrie Martin Marianne Pei ^ Jim and Lois Street

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