The Talk of The Towers

January 16, 2016 February Meetings

Activities Committee Employee Rummage Sale Donations Tues. Feb. 9th 10:30 AM -Azalea Room- While we appreciate your kind donations of televisions, computers, monitors, and printers, we can no longer accept these electronic items Food & Beverage for the sale. We have been unable to sell them and we cannot simply throw them into the trash. The City of San Antonio requires these items Committee be sent to a recycler. Wed. Feb. 10th 10:00 AM - Azalea Room - The recycling company we use charges $25 per item for recycling. If you desire to dispose of these items, Maintenance can provide disposal Facilities Committee service. You will be charged $25 per item at the time of pick up. Thurs. Feb. 11th 9:30 AM -Azalea Room- Rick Taylor Director of Maintenance Budget & Finance Committee Resident Hand- Wed. Feb. 17th 9:00 AM

-Azalea Room- book Updates: The recently updated 2016 Towers Choir Hospitality Resident Handbook is Performance completed. In our continuing Committee Mon. Feb. 22nd 10:00 AM efforts to “Go Green” and -Azalea Room- save on paper, those that wish a copy of the handbook Board of Directors may pick one up at the Front

Meeting Desk. Tues. Feb. 23rd 9:00 AM -Mimosa Room- Please bring your older copy from your notebook to place

into the recycling bin. Thank you for your cooperation.

Thursday, February 11th 3:00PM Ped Mall

Reminder...Don’t miss the Tea Dance with Come down to the Ped Mall and Bimbo & Borderline this Sunday, January enjoy lovely songs by fellow 17th from 2 - 4 PM. In the Atrium / Ped Mall. Residents in the spirit of LOVE! There will be a full bar, popcorn and water. Light Refreshments will be served. See you there! Come join the FUN!!! 1

February 2016

2 Line Dance Classes

A Line Dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for Scrapbooking is a method for pre- the gender of the individuals, all facing either each other, serving personal and family history contra, or in the same direction and executing steps at the or memories in the form of a scrap- same time. Unlike in circle dancing, line dancers are not in book. Typical memorabilia include physical contact with each other. photographs, printed media, and artwork. Scrapbook albums are Line dancing is practiced and learned in country-western often decorated and frequently dance bars, social clubs, dance clubs, ballrooms and contain journaling. If you are already into scrapbooking then this classes, such as The Towers line dance class. will be just another page for you to Line dances have accompanied many music styles since add to your book! If you have never the early 1970s including pop, swing, rock and roll, disco, tried scrapbooking before, here is your opportunity to try it out! Come rhythm and blues, jazz, cha-cha, rhumba and waltz. over to the Mimosa Room on Join The Towers Line Dance class! This class is a good Monday, February 1st at 10:45 AM. Please bring with you a photo way to exercise not only the body, but the mind as well! to build your page around. There is This class meets every Monday at 2:30 PM in the Mimosa no cost to attend; however you Room and is led by Towers Resident Fran Lineweaver. No must sign up with Veronica or the experience is necessary and everyone is welcome to join Front Desk for a spot at the table. the fun! The activity will last one hour. Hope to see you there! I AM Attending: Yes / No

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Share Your Life Story TOPICS: Your life story is an important and unique way to share your perspective of your time here on earth. Why share your Feb. 1st - Write about a time you story...only your words can tell your journey! Through said no. journaling, you can create a timeline of your life’s events. By Feb. 8th - Write about a memora- writing as much or as little as you would like, the context of ble experience you have had your life becomes much richer and you leave, in writing, your staying at a hotel. everlasting legacy and a treasure for future generations! You might be surprised at how much you have to say and how Feb. 15th - Fill in the blanks: “I easy it is to write. Join fellow Residents for this weekly class would like to march right up to hosted by Jenny every Monday at 3:30 PM in the Conference ______and say, ‘______.”

Room, located next to the Resident Safety Office. The dates Feb. 22nd - Write about an item for February are as follows: February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd you use frequently that you think and 29th. Whether you are new to journaling or a seasoned (or hope) will be obsolete in 20 writer, I hope to see you there! There is no sign up required. years.

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Meet Your New Neighbor Coffee

The Meet Your New Neighbor Coffee will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 AM in the Ped Mall. All Towers Residents are invited to attend! Please remember to wear your name-tags. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and welcome the newcomers, as well as mingle with neighbors. See you there!

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Is held every Tuesday & Friday evening in the Club. Every- one is invited to join the fun beginning at 5:00 PM. Come join your friends and have a good time!

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News from The Towers Travelers

Twenty seven travelers will depart the Towers and drive toward Big Bend Country on April 12th. It will be a great trip; however you must remember to make your final payment to Ozarkland Tours before February 16th. All information for payment is on your receipt.

Our next adventure will be the Pacific Northwest and California with Collette Tours. This trip begins in Seattle with a welcoming dinner. The following day, after a tour of Seattle, our bus travels through Olympia with a stop at Mount St. Helens before continuing onto Portland, Oregon. As we drive along the coastline we will experience spectacular sights, including the Redwood Forest. The Golden Gate Bridge greets us as we arrive in San Francisco.

This is an 8-day tour leaving July 17th. The cost, including air fare is $2,802.55 for double, and $3,602.19 for single if we have 16 travelers. See the bulletin board by the mail boxes for details. Your deposit of $250 is needed by February 15th. You may contact Bea Fuhrman #408 at (830) 385-6509 for more details or questions.

Maybe a cruise is more your style...oh, the places you can go! How about a spring cruise on the Caribbean Princess from Houston to the Bahamas, Belize, Panama, Columbia, or London? Contact Karen Baillon #612 at 455-4912.

The next general meeting of The Towers Travelers is Wednesday, February 3rd at 1:30 PM in the Mimosa Room. All Residents are welcome! 4

The title of “Best Chili at The Towers” is up for grabs, and the stakes are high!

It’s time to start thinking about beans and beef and all the many ways chili chefs turn their prized recipes into award-winning chili.

Come show off your skills at The Towers first ever Chili Cook Off, Wednes- day, February 3rd from 2 - 4 PM in the Ped Mall and earn the coveted title of “Taster’s Choice Chili!”

It doesn’t have to be a traditional chili recipe. Whether it is white chili, venison chili, chicken chili, beef chili or vegetarian chili, we want you to enter!

Registration for the contest is open until Wednesday, January 27th. Please see Jenny or Alex to enter your chili in the contest.

Each entrant must have at least one gallon of pre-cooked chili to participate. Tasting bowls, spoons and napkins along with cornbread and corn chips will be provided.

Don’t miss the Food and the Fun!

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LISTENING POST

Board Member Chris Trevino will be by the mail-boxes every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM to hear Residents’ comments and concerns. The dates of The Listening Post for February will be Thursday, February 4th and February 18th.

Ballroom Dance Lessons

Tom & Betty continue teaching the polka in February. Classes are from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Mimosa Room. The February dates are Thursday, February 4th and Thursday, February 18th. The polka originated in central Europe in the middle of the 19th century in what is now the Czech Republic. However, it quickly spread throughout Central Europe and was introduced in Paris in 1840. It soon spread to London and was introduced in America in 1844. It was a popular ballroom dance until the late 19th Century when it gave way to the two-step. Polish refugees after World War II created a resurgence in polka dancing in the US and polka dances are still held weekly in many communities in the US and around south Texas. So join us for a fun time, some great exercise and lots of social Interaction with your friends and neighbors. Tom & Betty Arbaugh #1814. 5 I Am Attending: Yes / No 1st Thursday Atrium Art Walk

Join fellow Residents on Thursday, February 4th from 4:00 – 5:30 PM in the Atrium for First Thursday Art Walk! The display will feature two Towers artists and some of their works. This month’s theme is “Wildflowers and Whisky Sours” Enjoy cocktails, music and of course…ART! Hope to see you there!

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The Towers Cowboy Breakfast will be held on Friday, February 5th from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM in the Ped Mall. The menu will include a breakfast taco station with egg and cheese, chorizo and egg and potato and egg tacos. There will also be sausage, bacon, hash browns and fresh fruit cups. The cost per person is $6.25. No need to sign up just come on down!

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Join friends at St. John’s Lutheran church for a delightful musical performance on Friday, February 5th followed by lunch. There is no charge to attend the concert only a suggested $5.00 donation for the lunch. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 11:30 AM. Remember…to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

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SA Symphony Presents: Bernstein & Piazzolla

The final chapter of the Las Américas Festival is a smorgasbord of sounds and styles. Two sides of legendary composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein’s greatest masterpieces are presented: his symphonic suite from the Oscar-winning film On the Waterfront and his sacred work set to biblical texts Chichester Psalms, featuring the San Antonio Symphony Master singers. Tango-king Astor Piazzolla’s soulful con- certo for bandoneón, Aconcagua, and Arturo Márquez’s toe-tapping Danzón No. 2 add Latin zest to the proceedings. Residents will attend this performance on Friday, February 5th. Tickets start at $32.00 and can be purchased by calling The Tobin box office at 223-8624. Once you have purchased your ticket, be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7:00 PM. Remember...to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

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Sat. Feb. 6th 10:00AM Inspirational Service Andy & Barbra’s Sunday, February 7th at 3:00 PM, we will Sat. Feb. 20th 10:00 AM again gather in the Mimosa Room for an Drapers & Damon’s informal worship service. Communion will be offered. All Residents are welcome to Please sign up with Veronica or attend. Hope to see you there! the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. Remember...to avoid I Am Attending: Yes / No a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

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La Soya Children’s Choir

Join friends and neighbors on Friday, February 12th when the Children’s Choir of La Soya Intermediate visits The Towers to delight you with a wonderful performance filled with cheer! They will Enjoy a Valentines treat in the Ped Mall be in the Ped Mall at 11:00 AM, so be sure to come on Wednesday, February 10th from down and have a listen! 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. I Am Attending: Yes / No There is no charge.

Valentines Dance w/ Two For The Road

Come down to the Ped Mall for an enjoyable evening of music with Two For The Road on Friday, February 12th! The Dance starts at 6:00 PM. There will be a full bar and snacks. No sign up is required. Hope to see you there!

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7 Grab a girlfriend or invite one and head over to the Mimosa room on Saturday, February 13th at 2:00 PM for the movie Hope Floats starring Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr. and Gena Rowlands. The story takes place in a small Texas town of Smithville and Birdee Calvert, played by Sandra Bullock, must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a seat in the audience no later than Wednesday, February 10th. Feel free to bring a bag of popcorn and a soda from home! I Am Signed Up: Yes / No

Potluck & Game Night

Exhibits and Collections at the Institute of Texan Cultures share and Come join your neighbors on Sunday, February 14th at interpret the rich cultural tapestry 6:00 PM in the Ped Mall for Potluck. No need to sign up. that makes this state what it is Just bring your good company and a dish to feed six to today. Long-term and rotating exhib- eight people. Stay and play games right afterwards at its present stories of Texans past 7:00 PM. and present, with an emphasis on the heritage of the many different I Am Attending: Yes / No peoples who chose to make this their home. Artifacts, both on exhibit and those in the collection, provide tangible links to these stories and allow us to share experiences across Therapy Talks time and space. One of the featured exhibits is “Our Part of Victory”, with Terri which explores the role of Texans during World War II when Texas was a major supplier of war materials, Please join Terri Kelly, OTR/ including aircraft and ships. Residents will have an opportunity to Healthcare Services Manager explore this exhibit and many others on Sunday, February 14th. There “Importance of Strength Training” is no charge to enter on this day only. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a Monday, February 15th, 3:00 PM transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 1:00 PM. Remem- Wellness Center ber...to avoid a transportation fee you must cancel with a 48-hour ad- I Am Attending: Yes / No vance notice. 8 I Am Signed Up: Yes / No

-Culinary Demo-

Join The Towers Culinary team Tuesday, February 16th in the Atrium at 3:00 PM for a Bustling with gamblers, gangsters, and sassy live cook-ing demonstration and tasting! No sign showgirls, Guys and Dolls celebrates Broad- -up needed. Hope to see you there! way’s golden era with one of the greatest scores I Am Attending: Yes / No ever written for a musical by the legendary Frank Loesser, masterfully witty book and lyrics by Joe Swerling and comedy legend Abe Burrows, and the glorious Damon Runyon’s comic book world of 1940s Times Square New York City. Come down to the Residents will view this performance on Ped Mall and enjoy Tuesday, February 16th in the Mimosa Room. a fun game of You are encouraged to bring lunch from home or the deli to enjoy while the film plays. The movie Bingo! Make sure to will start promptly at 12:00 PM. Be sure to sign bring your quarters. up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a seat in Each card is $0.25 the audience no later than Friday, February 12th. per game, and five games are played. The As a courtesy if you must cancel please let more players there are, the more money can Veronica or the Front Desk know. be won! Other special prizes will be awarded to winners as well. Residents will play on I Am Signed Up: Yes / No Wednesday, February 17th at 4:00 PM. No sign up is required. Hope to see you there!

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Friendship & Love Residents will visit the rodeo grounds on are both great experi- Tuesday, February 16th. Head over to the barns and see the animals or do a little shopping ences, but experienc- while there. Grounds admission is complimen- tary for anyone 65 years or older on this day ing both at the same only. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the time is fantastic! Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 1:00 PM and return at 4:00 PM. Remember...to avoid a transportation - Charlie Case charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice. 9 I Am Signed Up: Yes / No The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the Residents will head off to the casino on original great adventure… Thursday, February 18th! The bus is full, so Raiders of the Lost Ark… with this should be a FUN trip! Please be sure you John Williams’ epic score have your state identification card. Departure is performed live to picture by at 7:30 AM on the dot. Feel free to take the San Antonio Symphony. comfort items such as a neck pillow and snacks Residents will attend this per- with you on the bus; however, please no open formance on Friday, February 19th at The Ma- jestic Theatre. Tickets start at $25.00 and can be beverage containers. Once you arrive at the purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745- casino you will head over to Guest Services 3000. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the and pick up your player credit card and your Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The buffet vouchers. Then you are free to play until bus will depart at 7:00 PM. Remember...to avoid the designated time of pick up. If you need to a transportation charge you must cancel with a cancel at this point, you will lose the money you 48-hour advance notice. paid unless you find someone to take your I Am Signed Up: Yes / No spot. If you have any questions please see Jenny.

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The Diviners is a play by Jim Leonard, Jr. It takes place in the fictional town of Zion, Indiana during the 1930s, Great Depression era. The play begins and ends with elegies spoken by two of the townspeople describing what happened the day of Buddy's tragedy. The body of the play is the memory of the time leading to the climactic event. Buddy is searching (divining) for water for Wellness Center local farmer, Basil. Luella, Basil's wife, refuses to Smoothies believe that the boy can find water. Residents will attend this performance at The Vex Theatre on Stop by the Wellness Center Sunday, February 21st. Tickets are $19.00 and on Friday, February 19th at can be purchased by calling The Vex box office at 9:00 AM for a complimentary healthy AND 302-6835. Once you have purchased your tickets be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk tasty smoothie! Hope to see you there! for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 1:30 PM. Remember...to avoid a trans- portation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

I Am Signed Up: Yes / No 10 Lunch and A Movie Melanie Parker, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, an architect and mother of Sammy, and Jack Taylor, played by George The Japanese Tea Garden is a public Clooney, a newspaper column- park with more than 90 years of rich ist and father of Maggie, are history. Located near Brackenridge Park both divorced. They meet one morning when over- and the San Antonio Zoo, the Japanese Tea Garden is quiet, shaded, and lush whelmed Jack is left unexpectedly with Maggie and with exotic vegetation. It contains a forgets that Melanie was to take her to school. As a large open-air pagoda, sprawling koi result, both children miss their school field trip and are ponds, and a waterfall. Residents will stuck with the parents. Residents will watch One Fine visit The Japanese Tea Garden on Day on Thursday, February 25th while enjoying lunch. Wednesday, February 24th for a walk There is no charge to see the movie; however, lunch is and if the Jinju House is open we will $6.00 per person. The menu is chef’s choice to include stop for tea. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing appro- tea or water and a dessert. Lunch is served at 11:45 AM priate for the outdoors. If you would like and the movie begins promptly at 12:00 PM. Be sure to to participate, sign up with Veronica or sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a reservation the Front Desk for a transportation even if you are not having the lunch no later than Friday, reservation. The bus will depart at 2:00 February 19th. Remember...for all in-house events PM. Remember...to avoid a transporta- where food is served, a 48-hour advance tion charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

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The convent needs a new roof, so the order has decided that Sister, with her extensive gambling experience running the church bingo for the last 25 years, will organize a Las Vegas night. The irrepressible Kimberly Richards returns as Sister to tackle topics ranging from show girls and live animal acts to the dangers of drive-through marriage chapels. Don’t forget...what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but God sees everything! Residents will attend this performance on Thursday, February 25th. Tickets start at $34.00 and can be purchased by calling the Tobin Box Office at 223-8624. Once you have purchased your tickets be sure to sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will depart at 7:00 PM. Remember...to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

I Am Signed Up: Yes / No 11 THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov

Amid the weariness of life in the country, SA Symphony Presents: the famous actress Arkadina presides over a household riven with desperate Bravo Broadway love, dreams of success, and dread of

failure. It is her son, Konstantin, who one The Tobin presents Bravo Broadway featuring two day shoots a seagull. It is the novelist fabulous Broadway stars for an evening highlighting the Trigorin who will one day write the story of great Broadway sounds from some of the most popular the seagull so casually killed, but it is musicals still touring today including West Side Nina, the seagull herself, whose life to Story, My Fair Lady, Cats, Chicago, Les Miserables, come will rewrite the story. Residents will Mama Mia and Phantom of the Opera, just to name a visit The Classic Theatre on Saturday, few. Residents will attend this performance on Friday, February 27th. Tickets start at $20.00 February 26th. Tickets start at $25.00 and can be and can be purchased by calling the Box purchased by calling 223-8624. Once you have Office at 589-8450. If you already have purchased your tickets be sure to sign up with Veronica season tickets, you must still call the box or the Front Desk. The bus will depart at 7:00 PM. office to make a seat reservation. You can Remember...to avoid a transportation charge you must ask to speak with Florence. Be sure to cancel with a 48-hour advance notice. sign up with Veronica or the Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus I Am Signed Up: Yes / No will depart at 7:00 PM. Remember...to avoid a transportation charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice.

At The Barn Door, top I Am Signed Up: Yes / No quality is a tradition. The Barn Door is proud to say that they have been Birthday & serving up home-cooked meals with perfect southern hospitality for San Antonio Anniversary Party and visitors for the past 50 If you would like to donate the cake and/or years. Known for perfectly ice cream in celebration of your birthday or grilled steaks, delicious seafood and mouth watering anniversary, please contact Jenny in the deserts, the Barn Door also offers up delicious Resident Service Office at 805-6273. The appetizers, salads, chicken and various sides. Residents names of those who graciously donate a cake and/or ice cream will be posted on an will visit The Barn Door for Cook’s Night Off on Sunday, easel as a way to recognize them at the February 28th. Be sure to sign up with Veronica or the party. The party will be held Monday, Front Desk for a transportation reservation. The bus will February 29th at 7:00 PM in the Ped depart at 4:30 PM. Remember...to avoid a transportation Mall. Join your neighbors for a piece of charge you must cancel with a 48-hour advance notice. cake and best wishes for the coming year!

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12 Just a Friendly Message from your Fitness Specialist…..

Glad to see many of you in class. Keep up the good work! It is my pleasure to be here to help you get stronger and healthier. I strongly encourage new Residents to come attend a class or observe a class that interests you. Everyone is welcome!

February is known for National Heart Awareness

Let’s keep this major muscle ticking this month by engaging in some fun, heart-pumping cardiovascular aerobics. Classes offered Monday, Wednes- day, and Friday at 8:15am and Tuesday & Thursday at 9:15. Please join in on the fun with Denice! New Residents are welcome to attend! New Music and new fitness routines will be introduced in honor of American Heart Month. Looking forward to seeing you there! Why Exercise….

Daily exercise offers people of all ages many benefits, but physical activity in seniors is very important. The Wellness Center offers a variety of classes to target the different components of physical activity. We offer Cardio Aerobics to target the heart, and help oxygenate the blood throughout the body. Water Wellness offers low impact aerobic fitness in the water to help reduce pain and discomfort of the joints. Water aerobics offers both cardiovascular and muscular strength benefits. Next, Pilates and Yoga class offers a good mixture in activating the body’s joints, tendons, and muscles to increase flexibly. If your body tight and stiff, come to Pilates and Yoga and feel relaxed! Cardio Strength is very beneficial in challenging your body muscles to build strength. Targeting and increasing strength in your muscles helps reduce the risk of falling and continues to allow you to perform the everyday living tasks. Sit-n-Fit and Yoga Balance are classes where all Residents sit in a chair to perform exercises both cardiovascular exercises and strength training. Standing might be difficult to do, but these classes give you security by using a chair. Lastly, we do offer on Fridays, we offer a friendly class of Water Volleyball. All Residents are welcome to come join in the fun. Plan now to visit your Wellness Center to participate in classes to help increase your balance, strength, and flexibility of the muscles.

Fun, Fitness, Games Starting in February Here is the schedule of Games to The Wellness Center will be be played: bringing back “Fun, Fitness, Tuesday, February 2nd Games” to The Towers. For the Bean Bag Toss

month of February, all game activities will focus on using weight Tuesday, February 9th Horseshoe Toss

shift to bend down and use hand & eye coordination to toss a bean Tuesday, February 16th Bean Bag Bucket Toss bag, horseshoe, and ball. Games

will be held on Tuesday afternoons Tuesday, February 23rd starting at 1pm. Look forward to Let’s Roll with the Red having some fun! - Denice Trevino, Fitness Specialist 13 VALENTINE RED

I’ll not wear purple when I’m old. It is too cold. Instead, I’ll wear red To remind me of the blood Of soldier’s wounds I’ve bound, And children’s skinned knees I’ve found to mend. Red is for a cardinal’s wings Against the snow And for the song it sings. Roses from my lover’s hand That made my heart glow All command that I wear red. Red is fire’s dancing flames Reflected on a wall that’s dark Where I can see the shadows Of life’s memories That have left their mark Upon a life that was bereft; So, I’ll wear Valentine red In all the time that I have left.

Esther B. Gates #2011

THANK YOU...

The Towers wishes to send a big Thank you to Resident Mark Carrigan who, for the last 15 plus years, coordinated The Towers Guest Speaker program. Over the years Mr. Carrigan was able to bring many important community figures such as former Mayor Julian Castro, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, San Antonio City Manager Sheryl Sculley and even Apollo 16 Astronaut Charles M Duke, Jr.! Mr. Carrigan worked diligently to coordinate topics of interest over the years and the talks were enjoyed by many! 14 Special Interest Group Her favorite things were little jewelry boxes That I had made with a band saw machine. These turned out nice because I lined the Rally Day drawers with felt that was soft and green.

Wood work has always been a fun thing to do But occasionally I like to write a thing or two.

When working with wood you can put pieces Together & make something attractive & enjoyable to see & that is the way it will always be.

But when writing poems I have a hard time Finding the right words & putting them Together in a way to produce the same Result don’t you see?

Since I am not having much luck writing This poem, I guess I will just put the paper & pencil down & go on home.

So by for now.

Charles Case #706

A BIG “Thank You” to all the special interest group leaders who came out to Rally Day! A fun time was had by all! Watch your newsletters for new groups forming! Possibilities: Chess Club Evening Mexican Train Opera Club Drama Club Evening Bingo Wine Club Support Groups Ladies Sunday Group

See Jenny or Alex for details! 15 BOARD FOR SALE:

3 Wheel Electric Cart with Are you a wine enthusiast? Do you like finding a good wine? extra (new in box) battery. Do you like wine tastings? If the answer is YES, then let’s get “Like New Condition” together! This would be a new special interest group, The May be see at apartment Towers Wine Club. The idea would be to have gatherings here 2011 by calling 805-8141. at The Towers and also take tours to some of the 50 wineries the Texas Hill Country has to offer. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Fran Lineweaver, #814 at 410-8430.

Mark Your Calendars:

2016 Towers Golf Tour Evening BINGO, April 18th @ 9:30 AM Thursday, February 4th

More Info To Come! 7:00 PM Ped Mall

Wanted: Paperback books and appropriate magazines wanted for Haven For Hope. Please place donations in the box provided in the 4th floor elevator lobby. Collection will Pest Control Schedule last through the end of Jan. 18th Floors 19 & 20 January. Jan. 25th Floors 17 & 18 Thank you, Feb. 1st Floors 15 & 16 Feb. 8th Floors 12 & 14 George Fashing #2016 Feb. 15th Floors 10 & 11 Feb. 22nd Floors 8 & 9 Feb. 29th Work Orders

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Hefner at 805-6271.

16 Special Events Sun. January 17th- 2 - 4PM Tea Dance w/ Bimbo & Borderline - Ped Mall Mon. January 18th- 2:00PM Twinges in the Hinges –Pool 2:30PM Line Dance Lessons –Mimosa 3:00PM Therapy Talks w/ Terri: Alzheimers - Wellness Center 3:30PM “My Life Story” Journaling – Conf. Rm Tues. January 19th- 8-11:00AM “George’s Art Corner” – Bluebonnet 1 – 3 PM Ross - Off Site <— New Shuttle offering! 1:00PM Duplicate Bridge - Bluebonnet Rm 3:00PM Culinary Demo - Ped Mall Wed. January 20th - 9:00AM Budget & Finance Committee - Azalea 3:00PM Bible Discussion - Club 3:00PM German Conversation Group – Behind Atrium 3:00PM Spanish Club – Conf. Rm 4:00PM BINGO - Ped Mall Thurs. January 21st - 10:00AM Listening Post - Ped Mall 2:00PM Twinges in the Hinges –Pool 2:30PM Ballroom Dance - Mimosa 4:30PM Out to Dinner at Luce - Off Site Fri. January 22nd- 7:00PM SA Symphony American Cello - Off Site Sat. January 23rd 10:00AM Shopping at Charming Charlie - Off Site

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