Rappahannock Westminster‐Canterbury 132 Lancaster Drive Volume 33, Issue 8 AUGUST 2018 Irvington, VA 22480 Gazebo Gazette

RAPPAHANNOCK WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY Like us on On the Road: Virginia Musical Museum Facebook On the Road: in Williamsburg* Science Museum of Friday, August 24—9:30—Front Lobby Virginia: Body Worlds, Virginia Musical Museum is lo‐ Animals Inside & Out* cated in Williamsburg and showcases Friday, August 10—9:30—Front Lobby Virginians and their music, a full piano Embark on an anatomical safari gallery, circus and amusement park at‐ and explore the intricate biology, zool‐ tractions, music boxes and nickelodeons, ogy and physiology of the world’s most phonographs, organs, historical facts on spectacular creatures—large and small! antique instruments and Virginia's most BODY WORLDS: ANIMAL INSIDE OUT famous musicians. Virginia’s Music Hall gives guests the unique opportunity to of Fame includes Wayne Newton, Ella explore what lies beneath the surface of Fitzgerald, Patsy Cline, The Staler Broth‐ some of the world’s most spectacular ers and Roy Clark to name a few. The Follow us on creatures, using the amazing science of cost is $10 per person plus the cost of Plastination invented by BODY WORLDS lunch. Accounts will be automatically Twitter creator and anatomist, Dr. Gunther von charged for museum admission. Please Hagens. Guests will learn more about sign up at the Front Desk to attend. the inner workings of animals and leave with a new understanding of the amaz‐ IL and SPARK ing beauty of both animals and humans. Programs Featuring more than 100 plasti‐ We always encourage everyone nates, ANIMAL INSIDE OUT reveals how to participate in all our programs and to intricate the blood vessels of animals be all inclusive. We also recognize that The deadline to submit articles for the are, what the muscular system and vari‐ some residents have more impactful September 2018 issue is ous organs of different animals look like, cognition issues than others. For this Tuesday, August 28, 2018 by noon. and how they compare to other animals, reason we have identified some pro‐ Contact us: 804‐438‐4000 including humans. From goats to gi‐ grams as an IL Level or a SPARK level. raffes, squids to sharks and octopuses to IL LEVEL programs are intended ostriches, we will discover the form and for residents who have a mid to high Follow us on function of animals both exotic and fa‐ level of cognitive function. These are miliar. This trip is $20.00 per person more challenging games. SPARK LEVEL YouTube plus the cost of lunch at the museum. programs are for those who have some Accounts will be automatically charged memory or recall issues. While the for museum admission. Please sign up games are challenging they move at a at the Front Desk to attend. slower pace. You’re free to participate at any level you think is appropriate for you. KEY APT Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Apartment Lobby 7:00‐CGR‐Gentlemen’s 11:00‐AR2‐Philosphy Video 8:30‐AUD‐ROMEOs & 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour AR1 Detach the cover of The Gazebo Gazette and place it on the 1 2 3 4 Poker Club Lecture: Justice, Part 1* OWLETs* Art Room #1 refrigerator or desk to view the activity schedule for the

AR2 AUGUSTentire month. Activities are subject to change. Please 1:00‐LIB‐Party Bridge 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour Art Room #2 watch RWC ‐TV on Channel 85 on a daily basis for the lat‐ 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge ATR est updates. An asterisk (*) means a RSVP or sign up is re‐ 4:00‐CPL‐Rosary Atrium quired. REMINDER: WE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 AUD PEOPLE SIGN UP FOR TRANSPORTATION FOR OFF CAMPUS Auditorium 2018TRIPS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WEEKLY SHOPPING. BLR Boiler Room 10:00‐AR2‐Art Fold Class* CGR 10:00‐COR‐Society of 5 6 10:00‐AR1‐Chat & Crafts 7 10:00‐AR2‐Activities 8 10:00‐COR‐Food 9 9:30‐FRL‐On the Road: Sci10‐ 10:30‐CGR‐Apple Seeds 11 Friends Meeting 10:00‐COR‐Parkinson’s 10:30‐COR‐Bible Study Committee Meeting Committee Meeting ence Museum of Virginia: Computer Group Chesapeake Game Room Caregiver Support Group COR 10:30‐FRL‐Virginia Rep. 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy Video Lec‐ 1:00‐AUD‐Parkinson’s Sup‐ 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy Video Body Worlds, Animals Inside 12:00‐AUD‐Movie Matinee: 1:00‐AR2‐Documentary: Chicken ture: Justice, Part 2* Lecture: Justice, Part 3* Corrotoman Room Theatre (subsc. holders) People port Group & Out* Mama Mia 1:00‐AR2‐Art Class with Pam 1:00‐LIB‐Party Bridge CPL 4:00‐WCR‐Worship Service/ 1:30‐FRL‐Shopping & Errands* 1:00‐AR2‐Family Feud 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour 5:00‐FRL‐Music By the River 1:00‐CGR‐Catch Phrase Game 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge Chapel Holy Communion 2:30‐COR‐Coffee with Stuart Game for IL* at Belle Isle* DRB 4:00‐CGR‐Dart Sharks 1:30‐AR2‐Reading Short Plays* 1:30‐CGR‐Bunco Group 3:30‐AR1‐Beading Open Studio 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour Dining Room Breezeway 4:30‐AR1&2‐Memory Support Groups 7:00‐CGR‐Gentlemen’s 4:00‐CPL‐Rosary FCR1, 2 or 3 Poker Club Fitness Classroom # FPL 4:00‐WCR‐Worship Service 10:00‐AR2‐Crayon Stained 13 10:00‐AR2‐Chat & Crafts 10:30‐AR2‐Crafts for a 15 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy 16 1:30‐AR2‐SPARK: Head’s 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour 18 Front Parking Lot 12 Glass Class* 10:00‐BLR‐Amateur Radio Club14 Cause Video Lecture: Justice, Up & Charades* 17 FRL 10:00‐BLR‐Residents Health 10:30‐COR‐Bible Study 1:30‐AR 2‐SPARK: Pictionary Part 5* 5:00‐AUD‐Special Front Lobby Care Committee Meeting 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy Video Game* 11:00‐MSP‐Resident Choir Occasion Party GAL 1:00‐AR2‐Pictionary IL* Lecture: Justice, Part 4* 3:00‐WCR‐Bible Study 11:00‐TGP‐Disc Golf* Gallery Hall 1:30‐FRL‐Shopping & 1:00‐AR2‐Art Class with Pam 7:00‐CGR‐Gentlemen’s 1:00‐LIB‐Party Bridge NO HAPPY HOUR HOB Errands* 1:00‐CGR‐Catch Phrase Hobby Room 2:30‐COR‐Coffee with Stuart Poker Club 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge TONIGHT KCT 4:00‐CGR‐Dart Sharks Game 4:00‐CPL‐Rosary King’s Court 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge LAN 10:00‐MSP‐Society of 1:00‐AR2‐SPARK: Family 10:00‐AR2‐Chat & Crafts 1:00‐AR2‐Corn Hole 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy 9:30‐FRL‐On the Road: 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour Lancaster Room 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LEC Friends Meeting Feud 10:30‐COR‐Bible Study Game* Video Lecture: Justice, Virginia Musical Museum in 7:00‐AUD‐Saturday Night Life Enrichment Center 4:00‐WCR‐Worship 1:30‐FRL‐Walmart Shop‐ 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy Video 7:00‐CGR‐Gentlemen’s Part 7* Williamsburg* Movie: Lady Bird LIB Service ping* Lecture: Justice, Part 6* Poker Club 1:00‐LIB‐Party Bridge 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour Library SUNDAY BRUNCH 2:30‐COR‐Coffee with Stuart 1:00‐AR2‐Art Class with Pam 1:30‐AR2‐SPARK: Old Time LVG 11:00am—2:00 pm 4:00‐CGR‐Dart Sharks 1:00‐CGR‐Catch Phrase Radio Show* Lakeview Grille Lakeview Grille 4:00‐WCR‐Westbury Services Game 3:30‐AR1‐Beading Open Studio MSP GRILLE WILL BE CLOSED FOR Monthly Birthday Party 4:00‐CPL‐Rosary Main Street Pub DINNER. OTR Outpatient Therapy Room RAP 4:00‐WCR‐Worship 10:30‐RAP‐RWC Book 10:30‐COR‐Bible Study 4:45‐AUD‐Bingo‐Pizza 29 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy 1:00‐AR2‐Indoor Volley 31 Rappahannock Room Service 26 Group 27 11:00‐AR1‐Philosphy Video28 Party* Video Lecture: Justice, 30 Beach Ball Game* RCL 1:00‐AR2‐Making Magnetic Lecture: Justice, Part 8* 7:00‐CGR‐Gentlemen’s Part 9* 5:00‐MSP‐Happy Hour Resident Clinic Puzzle Boards* 1:00‐AR2‐Art Class with Pam Poker Club 1:00‐LIB‐Party Bridge TGP 1:30‐FRL‐Shopping & 1:00‐CGR‐Catch Phrase 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge Thomas Garden Patio WCN Errands* Game 4:00‐CPL‐Rosary Westbury Center 2:30‐COR‐Coffee with Stuart 1:00‐RAP‐Duplicate Bridge WCR 4:00‐CGR‐Dart Sharks Westbury Club Room ARTICLES FOR GAZEBO GAZETTE ARE DUE BY NOON

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Greeting From the President/ SPARK Activities* Culture Club: Music, Theatre and Speakers Ceo Whether you are experiencing memory early.” I learned something in July that makes for a issues or not, the SPARK program is a fun way ROMEOs & OWLETs* Friday, August 3 — 8:30 am ‐ Auditorium Sommerfeldt’s day job is working in the nice story, so I am sharing that with you. One day I to keep your brain engaged and reduce the received an email that initially looked rather suspi‐ Representatives (board, staff, youth) from the kitchen at RWC, but her favorite pastime is crochet‐ progression of memory loss. Everyone is in‐ ing, knitting, dyeing and spinning fiber. Her work will cious, and I almost reflexively deleted it, but some‐ Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck would be hon‐ vited to join Mary Arthur and Amy Lewis. be on display as RWC’s featured artist in August. thing stopped me. I read it, then I thought about it, ored to have you join them in a fun and informative th “I mostly make baby blankets, hats and boo‐ and I decided to see if it was true – Guess what? It Please sign up at the Front Desk. meeting to learn about their 10 Anniversary and ties,” she said. “I have a lot of family members, so if I was. So, I learned something from an email that I their plan for club and program improvements. From a start‐up of 100 youth, they now number near 400 in hear somebody is having a baby, I make them some‐ almost discarded. Oh, so you want to know what I SPARK: Pictionary* membership and serve one out of six at‐risk youths in thing.” learned? Well I learned that one our residents is a Wednesday, August 15—1:30 pm our region. The club currently conducts programs This will be Sommerfeldt’s first art exhibition. published author of a book, no, an encyclopedia, Art Room 2 daily in three core areas of academic excellence, char‐ In addition to some of her creations, she’ll also have a about a British literary character, Bulldog Drum‐ acter and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. spinning wheel and hand spindle on display. mond – The Bulldog Drummond Encyclopedia. SPARK: Head’s Up & Charades* Come join in the discussion with two young Not only does she use nature’s bounty to Perhaps you knew this – I confess I did not. The Friday, August 17—1:30 pm—Art Room 2 people, with one in college, and learn why BGC youth make baby clothes, she also uses natural dyes such as book (encyclopedia) is in our Library, and it pro‐ are “more likely to be employable, more likely to suc‐ onion skin, coffee grinds and re‐used tea bags. The vides all you want to know about the Bulldog Drum‐ SPARK: Family Feud* ceed academically, more likely to resolve conflicts most adventurous dye she’s used is jello. mond series of books by Henry McNeile and Gerald Monday, August 20—1:30 pm—Art Room 2 without violence, and less likely to have problems in “I can dip my hands into the natural dyes be‐ Fairlie. Bulldog is described as the British literary cause there are no chemicals,” she said. “The tea the community.” Learn how each of us can be a part character of the time between Sherlock Holmes bags yield a muddy, but beautiful color. I even got a SPARK: Old Time Radio Show* of this positive and dynamic effort in the Northern and James Bond. Our resident‐author was located Neck. green color one time from onion skins.” by a devoted fan of Bulldog Drummond from Eng‐ Thursday, August 23—1:30 pm—Art Room 2 Please sign up at the Front Desk to at‐ land through our website, hence the email we re‐ tend. Read Aloud Reader’s Group* ceived. Through this seemingly rather suspicious Thursday, August 9—1:30 pm—Art Room 2 email, a grateful reader was able to establish a Music By the River at Belle Isle Reading aloud is an activity that most people trans‐Atlantic connection with an admired author if You Didn’t Get Your New Medi- State Park* are familiar with. Reading storybooks to children and grandchildren is a time for bonding, warmth and love. at RWC. How about that! Who is the author? – care Card? Saturday, August 11—5:00pm—Front Lobby However reading aloud is not only for children; adults Well it is Captain Lawrence (Larry) P. Treadwell Jr., Your new Medicare Card should have ar‐ Featuring: Classic Rock by Jam Flo & the Formula enjoy it too. USN (ret). Capt. Treadwell read the Drummond rived in the mail by now. If you didn’t get it, Come on down to Belle Isle State Park as Jam Older adults who loved to read all their lives, books as a boy and maintained a life‐long interest here’s what to do: Flo & the Formula take the stage. listening to someone read to them can bring pro‐ in British subjects and stamps leading to his 2001  Remember that your new Medicare card will Concert begins at 6pm until 8pm. Boxed din‐ found comfort and joy. publication of The Bulldog Drummond Encyclope‐ come in plain white envelope from the De‐ ners will be provided. Bring your own folding chair or The Benefits of Reading‐Aloud are: There are dia. According to the admirer, the Encyclopedia is partment of Health and Human Services. blanket. Cost is $5.00 per person and will be charged many different reasons why the people may give up “very well written and has been thoroughly re‐  If the card didn’t arrive, call 1‐800‐MEDICARE. to your account. Sign up at the Front Desk to attend. reading. Common barriers include poor vision, lack of searched.” Congratulations Capt. Treadwell! From Representatives can help check the status and strength to hold up a book, tremors, dementia, and an English email, we learn yet again of one of the correct you address if needed. RWC Employee to Share Fiber other medical reasons. fascinating aspects of a resident’s life that is an ex‐ In the meantime, use your current Medi‐ Art in August Giving up reading does not mean that you ample of the many, many interesting and rich ex‐ care card to get health care services. If you have Mathews resident inspired by natural surroundings have lost interest in books, magazines, and newspa‐ periences and accomplishments of our residents. any questions, or need help accessing the Medi‐ Hannah Sommerfeldt grew up in the Northern pers. In fact, losing the ability to read often leaves Neck around of lot of different fiber animals – sheep, Andy from Trefonen, Shropshire England, may be care website or calling Medicare, please call people feeling withdrawn, sad and isolated. alpacas and even a llama. So maybe it’s not surprising reading this as you are this month, and we wish Maria Ferrand, Resident Life, at ext. 4011. Shared group reading can improve quality of that her natural surroundings inspired her to be a fi‐ him well in his literary endeavors. life and wellbeing. It may also stimulate memories ber artist. Have a wonderful August experiencing all and creativity, improve mood and concentration and “I also remember driving through fields of cot‐ the blessings of life each day. increase social interaction. This month we will focus ton when I was little,” she said. My mother always on short play reading. Sign up at the Front Desk to used to crochet so I learned to love fiber materials attend. Page 2 Gazebo Gazette Gazebo Gazette Page 7 Spiritual Devotion: Dedicated, Faithful and Holy Creative Fun: Arts, Crafts and Games ‐ Sunday Worship: Sundays at 4 PM in the West‐ flecting on the opposite, or better the comple‐ ArtFolds Class* Crafts for a Cause bury Clubroom. All are welcome. ment of that, namely the place of and need for Monday, August 6—10:00 am—Art Room 2 August 15—10:30 – Art Room 2 ‐ Holy Communion: observed as a part of Sun‐ community. While on the one hand there most (Class limit:8 people) The kittens apologize for their absence this day worship the first Sunday of the month. definitely are times in our lives when it is good to ArtFolds are beautiful editions of books you past month. They had an issue which kept them ‐ Praying the Rosary: Thursdays at 4 PM in the have some time and space to ourselves, neverthe‐ can read and love…that become, after you’ve de‐ away. They plan to be here August 15, and are chapel with the Legion of Mary. less there is, more broadly speaking, the human voured them, a permanent piece of art. Through looking forward to performing for you and being ‐ Northern Neck Society of Friends: First Sunday principle that “it is not good...to be alone.” (Gen the magic of page folding, your book is trans‐ loved by you. Please come by Resident Life Ser‐ of each month at 10 AM for worship in the Cor‐ 2:18) formed into a paper sculpture, perfect as an ac‐ vices and take a peek at them. Please come by rotoman Room with discussion following from Friday, July 13 began what would be a very cent piece alongside stacks of your favorite reads. and work on the soft spots, we make to give them 11‐12. difficult week for my family. Early that morning my Please sign up at the Front Desk. their own personal area to relax on. They love Additionally, a second meeting is now also being wife Pam received a call that her mother in Day‐ having their own soft spot which goes home with ton, Ohio had suffered a massive stroke and that held on the third Sunday of the month in the IL Family Feud Game* them when they are adopted. things were not looking good. Pam very much Main Street Pub, with the same time and format Wednesday, August 8—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 wanted to see her mother one last time, so we as that of the first Sunday. Feud is an American television game show Corn Hole Game* threw some things into the car and off we went. where two families compete to name the most Wednesday, August 22—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 We hadn’t even made it past the Blue Ridge when Bible Studies popular responses to survey questions. Sign up at Cornhole or bean bag toss is a game in we received word that Mom was gone, just like Tuesdays at 10:30 AM in the Corrotoman Room. the Front Desk. which players take turns throwing bags of corn at that; suddenly and unexpectedly. Pam was devas‐

All residents are welcome to this Bible study tated. The rest of that long drive to Ohio was a a raised platform with a hole in the far end. A bag Beading Open Studio* taught each month by a different local church somber one. And the next five days were difficult in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the plat‐ Thursday, August 9 and August 23 leader invited by the group. ones of “saying goodbye,” of supporting Pam’s form scores 1 point. Sign up at the Front Desk to Wednesday, August 15 at 3 PM in the Westbury family, of beginning the process of grief. 3:30 pm—Art Room 1 play. Clubroom. Leader: Chaplain Greg. I share this story because it powerfully illus‐ Join Susan Carter‐Hughes to learn how to All residents are welcome to join together for a trates this theme of community. With reassur‐ bead or help you with your beading projects. Sign Making Magnetic Puzzle Boards* 30 minute lesson. ances from and action steps by Stuart, things up at the Front Desk. Monday, August 27—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 would be covered and continue while I needed to Class limit: 10 From the Chaplain be unexpectedly away. With the support of so Crayon Stained Glass Class* We will design and create magnet puzzle “The world is so empty if one thinks only of moun‐ many others, including Rev. Ernest Hogge, Mrs. Pat Monday, August 13—10:00 am—Art Room 2 boards to give to our Health Center/Assisted Living tains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who Morris and numerous staff members, I could focus (Class limit: 8) Center residents to help them improve cognition thinks and feels with us, and who, though distant, my energies on the urgent needs of family. And Did you ever wonder what to with your in a fun and entertaining way. is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us with the prayer support and subsequent expres‐ kids, jumble of crayon stubs and broken bits? WE an inhabited garden.” Johann Wolfgang von sions of love from so many of you, I/we have very HAVE THE ANSWER!! You can use crayon scraps to Bingo-Pizza Party* Goethe much felt cared for. Many, many thanks to all. I make beautiful “stained glass” window hangings. Wednesday, August 29—4:45 pm—Auditorium said to Pam “that’s the RWC family.” It just about Sign up at the Front Desk. Pizza! Bingo! Prizes! Sounds like fun. Each “We have all known the long loneliness and we brought tears to her eyes. Mine too. The RWC card is $2.00 each. You may be the lucky jackpot have learned that the only solution is love and that family, our community, at work with one another, IL Pictionary* winner! Sign up at the Front Desk to attend. love comes with community.” Dorothy Day, “The for one another. It’s a beautiful thing. I’ve seen it Monday, August 13—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legen‐ in action so many times here. It’s who were are; Pictionary is a charades‐inspired guessing Indoor Volley Beach Ball Game* dary Catholic Social Activist” it’s what we do. And it is very, very good. word game. The game is played with teams of Friday, August 31—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 Chaplain Greg players trying to identify specific words from their Sign up for a challenging game of volley Last month in this space I shared a reflec‐ In Memorium teammates. Sign up at the Front Desk. beach ball! All players must sit in their seats to tion about the important place of solitude in our Mr. Curtis Kellum play. It’s great exercise and it is fun to play. First lives, including places here at RWC that are de‐ July 22, 2018 team to 21 wins!! signed for just that. This month I find myself re‐ Page 6 Gazebo Gazette Gazebo Gazette Page 3

Neighborhood Knowing: Care, Committees & Commentary Hooked on Books: Explore, Discover and Learn Memory Support Groups: August tive plants require a little TLC when first planted. Take Monday, August 6—ALL GROUPS MEET AT 4:30 pm out a gallon of water every week and dump it onto the The RWC Library Art Room 2 plant’s root ball. Damon will thank you, I will thank Small Great Things by Jody Picoult, a 2016 book, is the RWC Book Group’s August selection – we’ll meet Mon‐ ALL PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING THE PERSONS you, and the plant will thank you. day, August 27, in the Rappahannock Room at 10:30 a.m. Some harsh, disturbing pages describing Skinhead WITH DEMENTIA GROUP MUST BE SCREENED PRIOR Remember, contact me at Culture, but a story with a thoughtful and satisfactory resolution. TO ATTENDING. Please contact Mary Arthur at ext. [email protected] for your free copy of Na‐ The RWC Book Group’s June selection was Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge. The Library now has Strout’s two 4856 or Amy Lewis at ext. 4024. Caregivers Support tive Plants of the Northern Neck published by the NN newest books, My Name Is Lucy Barton (2016) and Anything Is Possible (2018). Group (Mary Arthur, facilitator) and persons with Early Chapter of the VA Native Plant Society. Stage Dementia (Amy Lewis, facilitator)—Art Room 2 What’s new in the Library? Culinary Corner In Humor, Being Dead is No Excuse, subtitled “The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Fu‐ Opening on Grounds and Culinary Services is beginning to create the Fall neral.” Residents who read it when published in 2005 call it a laugh‐out‐loud book. Landscaping Committee Menu. The Food Committee and Culinary Services In History, Failure is Not an Option, a 2000 book subtitled “Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Are you an avid nature lover, gardener, or out welcome your suggestions for this menu which will Beyond.” We all remember those years. doors enthusiast? Would you like to share your talents start in mid September. You can submit favorite reci‐ In Biography, John McCain, Elvis Presley, and “First Ladies.” or interests with the RWC community through mem‐ pes, suggestions for things you would like to see on the In Fiction, Sourdough, a book with a Lois as the main character! bership on the Grounds and Landscaping Committee? menu again or new ideas! Send these suggestions to th We have an opening for a member to represent the [email protected] by August 5 . Day after day, week after week, year after year, the Reshelving Elves come into the Library, put Returned Books apartment dwellers. We meet bi‐monthly with Damon There are several varieties of sugar‐free ice back on the shelves, and quietly leave. Sunday through Saturday, it’s Tish King, Pat Beard, Kerley LeBoeuf, Mary Chowning and Phil Williams and bring to their atten‐ cream available in Dixie cups. These are kept in the Alice Eubanks, Page Henley, Susan McKenna and Mary Ann Campbell! tion desires of the residents regarding landscaping is‐ back freezer, but just ask and the staff can get them for sues and grounds improvements. If interested, please you. Chocolate, Vanilla, and Coffee are available. If And, thanks to Kent McCraney and Kerley LeBoeuf, the Book Lists for Fiction and Mystery are up‐to‐date. contact Jane Henley, Chairman of the Committee, at you don't see your favorite regular ice cream in the Check our Book List notebooks at the desk to see if we have the book you are looking for. [email protected] or 438‐4303. Grill freezer, ask for it. If it is in stock, the staff will go and get it for you. The books are old and the print is small, but two donated books are still fascinating and relevant: Taking Care of Your Plants Edna Roberts, Food Committee Chairman From Janice Shanks, The Mountain of Names: A History of the Human Family by Alex Shoumatoff (1985), a I spoke about butterflies in the last issue of the book about changing family units over the years. GG. I spoke of our beautiful campus carefully main‐ N4RWC RWC Amateur Radio Club From Sue Rogers, The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell (1975), a book of reflections on writings Britain. See also the exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War at tained by Damon and his landscaping crew. He has a The RWC Amateur Radio Club (N4RWC) meets about World War I in the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society in Lancaster (the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library). formidable task in keeping the grass mowed, the side‐ monthly on the second Tuesday in the Boiler Room at walks edged, and the weeds “eaten”. This was the 10AM. All are welcome. You do not have to be a li‐ Look for a couple of Mini‐Collections: case earlier this year. Now, however, the weather has censed amateur operator to participate – all that is “Just for Fun” – Elfie Leland Wilder’s four small books set in a retirement home were written when the author turned to our typically hot, humid, dry days with sud‐ needed is an interest in radio, technology, and a bit of was 85. den thunderstorms dumping lots of rain in a short pe‐ fun and fellowship. Each meeting has a business ele‐ The Howard Owens series, donated by Tom Teeples, writing – “Howard Owens is a Richmond writer of mys‐ riod of time. Native plants have evolved in this envi‐ ment followed by time exploring a topic of interest or a tery stories. His protagonist is Willie Black, a newspaper reporter who is hard drinking, hard smoking, smart‐ ronment and have not only survived, but they have piece of radio or test gear. 73 mouthed, and often in trouble with the police force, which he covers. (Owen once worked for the Richmond thrived. But there are some tips for survival. Times‐Dispatch). The Willie Black books are best read in publication order. All stories have a Name Tags If you get plants—native or otherwise—we trail through Oregon Hill – a Richmond neighborhood surrounded by Virginia Commonwealth University, must spend a few minutes each week to allow them to Residents are encouraged to wear nametags Hollywood Cemetery and the James River.” become established in their new home. Anyone who every Thursday or Friday. This is on a VOLUNTARY basis has purchased landscape plants know that they are not and is not required. See also “Words Of Life,” on the magazine table. Published in 1965 and subtitled “A Religious and Inspirational cheap. A dead plant is not only wasteful of your Album Containing 1000 Quotations from the Minds and Hearts of Writers of Twenty Centuries,” it’s book a to money, but looks ugly in the yard. Removing a dead dip into while sitting in the Library. plant takes about the same amount of time and effort as planting one in the first place. If RWC has planted a Ann Wiggins just mailed 25 Operation Paperbacks books to an APO address. Keep them coming. bush or fern or small tree you, the stakeholder, must Lois Williams – RWC Residents Association Library Chair keep it alive to be enjoyed for years to come. Even na‐ Page 4 Gazebo Gazette Gazebo Gazette Page 5 Fit Bits: Manufacturing Muscle Flick Picks: Video Lectures, Documentaries and Movies Parkinson’s Support Group tion. These measurements will be taken be‐ Documentary: Chicken People

On Wednesday, August 8 at 1:00 pm in fore, during and after exercise. We will need Monday, August 6—1:00 pm—Art Room 2 Chicken People is a funny and uplifting the Auditorium, the Parkinson’s Support to update your health history, waiver form Justice: What’s The Right Thing look at the world of show chickens and the peo‐ Group will have Jessica Lehosit, MD, Chief of and medical release before you participate. To Do?* ple who love them. Starting at the largest na‐ Neurology and Director of PADRECC Move‐ For more information or to sign up call Every Tuesday and Thursday—11:00am tional poultry competition, likened to the West‐ ment Disorders Center (Parkinson’s Disease Jonathan at 438‐4290 Art Room 1 minster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People Research Education and Clinical Center) at Beginning August 2 through September 11 follows three top competitors over the course of Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Disc Golf* Justice, one of the most famous courses a year as they grapple with life's challenges while Richmond, VA. will lead a round table discus‐ Thursday, August 16—11:00 am taught at Harvard College, is an introduction to vying to win the next year's crown. Both humor‐ sion. Thomas Garden moral and political philosophy, offering an oppor‐ ous and heartfelt, Chicken People is an unforget‐ Disc golf is played just like golf but with tunity to discuss contemporary dilemmas and table celebration of the human spirit. Fitness Center for Beginners a disc. Come on out and have some fun. We controversies. Tuesday and Thursday 9:00‐9:30 am / 2:30‐ will meet at Thomas Garden Patio. Taught by lauded Harvard professor Mi‐ Movie Matinee: Mama Mia* 3:00 pm chael Sandel, Justice explores critical analysis of Saturday, August 11— 12:00 pm This is an introduction on how to use Culinary Services Tips classical and contemporary theories of justice, Auditorium the equipment in the Fitness Center. We will  Get enough protein to decrease risk of in‐ including discussion of present‐day applications. Feature Film: Mamma Mia! Topics include affirmative action, income distri‐ On the idyllic Greek isle of Kalokairi, single set you up on equipment that will best suit jury. Protein foods include animal products, bution, same‐sex marriage, the role of markets, mom Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep) goes into a your needs. This class is great for new resi‐ bean, nuts and fish. debates about rights (human rights and property tizzy when her bride‐to‐be daughter (Amanda dents, new community members and partici‐  Watch your calcium intake to reduce hip rights), arguments for and against equality, di‐ Seyfried), in a bid to learn her father's identity, pants of our program that need a refresher. If fractures and restore bone mass. Good lemmas of loyalty in public and private life. The invites three of Donna's ex‐lovers to the wedding. you are new to the Living Well with RWC pro‐ sources of calcium include dairy products, course invites learners to subject their own views Buoyed by the tunes of ABBA, this effer‐ gram you will need to follow these steps: broccoli and fortified juices and cereal. on these controversies to critical examination. vescent yarn ‐‐ a Golden Globe nominee for Best ‐ Fill out a health history form Please sign up at the Front Desk to attend. Picture (Comedy or Musical) ‐‐ also stars Pierce ‐Sign a waiver form  Episode 01: "THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER" Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård as the ‐Have a doctor fill out an RWC medical clear‐  Episode 02: "PUTTING A PRICE TAG ON LIFE" trio of potential dads. (2008), Rated PG‐13, 1hr ance form  Episode 03: "FREE TO CHOOSE" 48m. Enjoy a lunch buffet and drinks while you ‐Complete a fitness assessment  Episode 04: "THIS LAND IS MY LAND" enjoy the show. Sign up at the Front Desk to at‐ For paperwork and more information,  Episode 05: "HIRED GUNS" tend. or to sign up, call Jonathan at 438‐4290 or  Episode 06: "MIND YOUR MOTIVE" Saturday Night Movie William/Alex at 438‐4852  Episode 07: "A LESSON IN LYING" Saturday, August 25—7:00 pm ‐ Auditorium  Episode 08: "WHATS A FAIR START?" Featuring: Lady Bird Supervised Exercise  Episode 09: "ARGUING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION" In her senior year of high school in Sacra‐ Monday, Wednesday and Friday  Episode 10: "THE GOOD CITIZEN" mento, teenage Lady Bird is set on making her  Episode 11: "THE CLAIMS OF COMMUNITY" 11:30 am‐12:15 pm / 2:30 ‐ 3:15 pm way east to attend college in New York City. With  Episode 12: "DEBATING SAME‐SEX MAR‐ This program is for individuals that may help from her adopted brother, Miguel, she be‐ RIAGE" have cardiovascular disease, that have com‐ gins putting together a plan for her great escape. pleted cardiac rehab and/or have been re‐ (2017) Rated R, 1hr 33m. NOTE: Movie may be leased by their doctor to continue exercising. changed without prior notice.

We will monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels and rate of perceived exer‐