PennSWOOD BULLETIN December 1, 2017 Hank Martin’s Page 2 Pennswood Concert White Board Birthdays Page 3 Travel Adventures In Memory Of When Voices Meet Page 4 New Residents Marketing Event Antibiotics Page 5 Fitness News French Table News Table Lunch Bunch Page 6 Passmore Gallery Friday Friends Pennswood Village © 2004 Page 7 Mercer Street Hanukkah Page 8 A Request Book Chat Annual Trim a Tree Party Worship Services Monday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m. Page 9 Polio-Plus Ben’s Meetings in the Main Lobby January Meeting So come one and come all, enjoy Welcome Dan cookies and punch and help those Page 10 Much Ado New Neighbors darling youngsters decorate the tree and PV Veterans tell Santa their Christmas dreams. It will Page 11 Art of Giving be a fun morning! Page 12 Special Screening Betty for the Trim the Tree Party Bereavement Spanish Table Page 13 Holiday Events December Community Meeting Page 14 Weekly Dish Tuesday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m. in Penn Hall Channel 1970 Page 15 Cyberscams Agenda: Double Bulletin • Administration Updates Page 16 Library Additions Diversity in Marketing Report, Jennifer Page 17 Trips Doone, Marketing Director Book Club Pages 18 & 19 Movies • PVRA Updates Ben Hoyle, Chief Executive Officer PENNSWOOD BULLETIN 1 Articles and Notices

A Pennswood Concert appropriate to the season. And finally, Ed McCall, the artistic director of Cantus Cantus Novus Novus, has graciously invited our own Tuesday, December 5 PennUltimates and Pennswood Singers to join with Cantus Novus in singing “Dona 7:15 p.m., Penn Hall Nobis Pacem”. This work, which we may It is time to welcome back the Cantus now call our unofficial community anthem, Novus chorus in a concert titled “The Spirit expresses our longing and need for peace Rejoices”. The chorus, founded in 2010, on earth. The version that we sing probably is now an established musical presence dates from the late 18th or early 19th in the Delaware Valley. It is an auditioned century. However, some of us learned chamber chorus based in Yardley, PA, a much earlier Hebrew version as “Sim where they are Artists-in-Residence at St. Shalom”, and Muslims know it, too, as the Andrew’s Episcopal Church. For many Arabic “Rabbu habna salamann tarnman.’’ Pennswood Village residents the Cantus It is a phrase in the Agnus Dei section of Novus Christmas Concert in Penn Hall is the the Roman Catholic Latin Mass, probably highlight of our musical year. since the 7th century, and it has a place This year’s program will feature John in the Anglican and Lutheran traditions. In Rutter’s “Magnificat”. It is named for the Latin any language, we welcome an opportunity “Magnificat anima mea Dominum,” which to sing it together and share our hopes for means “My soul doth magnify the Lord”. The humanity. Magnificat, or Song of Mary, is one of the Lionel for the Concerts Committee three New Testament canticles, the others being Nunc Dimitis and Benedictus. Here, Mary sings the song on the occasion of her HAPPY BIRTHDAY visit to Elizabeth, as narrated in the Gospel Marie - 3 of Luke (Luke 1:39-56). The composer states Paulina - 3 that he was inspired by jubilant celebrations Marilyn - 4 of Mary in Hispanic cultures, and conceived Priscilla- 4 the work as a bright Latin-flavored fiesta. Beth - 6 In addition to the liturgical Latin text, he Lynne - 6 included a 15th-century English poem which Ruth - 7 compares Mary to a rose. Rutter supplied a Lee - 8 singing version in English for the complete work. Eleanor - 8 As is their custom, Cantus Novus will also Michel - 8 perform a varied group of shorter works

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Movie: Music and Meaning in South Africa When Voices Meet will be shown in Penn Hall on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. In Memory Of The movie shows how Sharon Katz started a 500-member Fredric “Fred” children’s choir, took it on tour, and helped Nelson Mandela end Apartment: W-45 Apartheid. Sharon continues to spread the message of peace and reconciliation. Moved to Pennswood: You may have heard Sharon speak here earlier this fall. Now you September 6, 2012 can see the movie showing how she formed South Africa’s first- ever, 500-member, multi-cultural and multi-lingual performing group. Start the holiday season with this uplifting movie. Co-sponsored by the Peace & Social Justice Committee and the Quakerism Committee SHARING TRAVEL ADVENTURES Fire and Ice

an Icelandic Saga

David and Caroline Swain

Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m., Penn Hall

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Welcome New Residents Robert Move in: December 4, 2017 Gloria Move in: December 6, 2017

Marketing Event Meet Members of Pennswood’s Priority Reservation List on Tuesday, December 5 for Holiday Cocktails and Hors d’Oeuvres.

The Marketing Department has invited members of Pennswood’s Wait List to join us for holiday cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and our holiday concert featuring Cantus Novus on Tuesday, December 5 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Please join us as we welcome our soon-to-be neighbors to our community! If anyone would like to host members of our wait list for dinner that evening at 5:30 p.m., please let Lisa Dutter in the Marketing Department know. Jennifer Doone, Marketing Director

Have You Heard About This? Antibiotic Stewardship

We invite you and your family to attend an educational meeting to learn about antibiotic resistance, appropriate antibiotic use, and how Pennswood Village’s Antibiotic Stewardship can benefit you. This educational session will be held on December 6 at 3:00 p.m. in the Enrichment Center in Woolman. Lynn Henk, LPN

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La Table Française Lunch Bunch Wednesday, December 6 French spoken here Bring your lunch and come visit with Residents who have some conversational us from ability in French and wish to improve their 11:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the fluency are encouraged to join us at 5:15 Resident Conference Room. p.m. on Thursday, December 7 for dinner Residents are invited to join Pam in the Main Dining Room. Reifsneider and a small group of A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Newtown Friends 5th graders for lunch and Items of Interest bulletin board. conversation. Ella for the French Table

Passmore Fitness Passmore NewsFitness News

News Table Announcement Sandy and I regret that the News Table for December is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. We also will be away in January and February. Look for our announcement in the Spring for the next News Table date.

Tony and Sandy for the News Table

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Holiday Ornaments & Cards: Friday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. in the Enrichment Center Join us to create holiday ornaments and cards for your loved ones. Newtown Friends sixth graders will be making ornaments for residents in Barclay and Woolman to spread some holiday cheer. All materials will be provided, just bring your holiday spirit!

Pam Reifsneider, NFS Liaison

Last chance to enjoy “Art Works in Wood” exhibit. The artwork will be taken down on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. If you have pieces on display, please pick them up at that time. If you are unable, ask a friend to help. Thank you for allowing Passmore Gallery to show your art. The exhibit brought pleasure to many.

The next exhibit will be “FiberWorks/Passmore Gallery - 2006 to 2017”. An exciting display of 11 years of posters used for all of the FiberWorks/Passmore Gallery Exhibits. The Opening Reception will be on Thursday, December 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Passmore Gallery. You are invited to enjoy seeing posters for the various shows from the 2006 “Needlework” to the present “Art Works in Wood.”

Sue for Passmore Gallery Committee

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Armstead Johnson, Executive Director of Mercer Street Friends Hanukkah Mercer Street Friends Program Director comes to Pennswood It’s Monday morning. You go to your first committee and meeting full of breakfast, fortified by your nutritious Celebration Sunday lunch. You settle into your chair, ready to present your point of view. Friday, December 15

Now you’re a kid who hasn’t eaten much all weekend— Mark your calendars to attend the family doesn’t have food to give that kid. Hungry, a bit our yearly Hanukkah Program dizzy, the kid can’t think about anything but hot dogs. and Celebration on Friday, December 15, starting at 4:15 The kid who goes to the Mercer Street Friends (MSF) p.m. in Penn Hall Lounge, to school is, in contrast, ready to learn. On Friday each kid is be followed at 5:00 p.m. by a given a backpack with food for the weekend. On Monday Hanukkah dinner in all dining morning, that kid is feeling good to go. It’s just one of the areas. well-chosen things MSF does for families in Trenton. The Hanukkah Celebration Come hear about more of them from the director Committee himself, Armstead Johnson, who will talk to us on Friday, December 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the Private Dining Room. Pennswood has had a long association with the remarkable outfit he runs.

Bob Anderson, Chuck, Bruce, and Yoma, for Mercer Street Friends

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Book Chat A Request If anyone ever has any packing Archer Mayor has written another of his peanuts that they don't want, no exciting Joe Gunther novels involving a matter how small or large the amount, corpse at the Vermont Yankee nuclear I would be glad to use them. Thank power plant in Presumption of Guilt. you so much.

Virginia for the Library Committee Submitted by Joanne

Resident Usher Friends Meeting for Interdenominational Schedule Worship Worship Service

Resident ushers Sunday, December 3 Sunday, December 3 scheduled for Penn Hall 10:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. evening programs for the Barclay Terrace Room week starting: Get Acquainted Coffee Everyone is welcome. Sunday, December 3 11:00 a.m. in Penn Hall Marjorie, Chair, Dr. Richard Armstrong Team #4 Friends Meeting for Henry Martha Davidson, Organist Worship Les All are welcome! Nancy Ruth for the Interdenominational Philip, Chair, Congregation Resident Ushers

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January Community Meeting Change

The January Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Let’s Welcome Dan Murray \Ben Hoyle’s Resident Pennswood’s New CEO Meetings Please mark your calendar for some in Penn Hall Lounge upcoming opportunities to meet Dan • CANCELED: Murray. Dan will officially begin working at Wednesday, December 20 at 3:30 p.m. Pennswood Village on Monday, January 8, 2018. In the meantime you may see him here • Thursday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. from time to time at meetings.

We have pushed the January Community Meeting back one week so you will have a chance to meet him on Tuesday, January 9 at The next... 9:00 a.m. On Wednesday, January 10 there will be a wine and cheese welcome reception Polio-Plus Meeting before dinner in the Penn Hall Lounge. On Monday, December 11, 2017 Thursday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. there 1:00 p.m. in the will be a fireside meeting in the Penn Hall Resident Art Gallery/Conference Room Lounge. Jim for Polio Plus Mark your calendars! Linda Krause, Executive Liaison

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Reminder “Much Ado About Dog Do” MEET YOUR NEW Pennswood has long been a dog friendly community. We have seen our canine NEIGHBORS GATHERING population wax and wane over the years, Don’t forget to sign up for the Meet although recently we seem to be attracting Your Neighbors Dinner Party on Tuesday, more residents with dogs. Our pet policy December 12 at 5:15 p.m. in the Main requires that residents care for their dogs Dining Room. We need both new residents and this includes cleaning up after them and settled-in residents to sign up for this while walking on the Pennswood property. monthly event. It’s a wonderful way to make new friends. Looking forward to seeing you. More recently I have been approached on Frances, Chair, several occasions by residents complaining Meet Your Neighbors that dog waste is not being picked up and this is especially true along the paths in the meadows. We will improve access to dog waste bags/receptacles in the meadow, but Attention Pennswood this will still require compliance by all who walk their dogs on the property. Veterans

The pet policy applies to Pennswood A local Boy Scout with a Pennswood residents as well as to guests. No dog Village connection is working on his Eagle should be allowed to run on the property Scout project. His project is to interview unleashed. This presents a risk to the dog, veterans about their service experience other dogs being walked, and to residents. in conjunction with the U.S. Library of We have a nice dog park that we invite all Congress. Interviews will take place several dog owners to use and to abide by the rules evenings and Saturdays in December. for its use. Interviews should take about twenty minutes each. If you would be interested in If you need a copy of the pet policy, please participating, please contact Tom Atkins in see Sally Marrington in Administration and Administration. Thank you for considering she will be happy to provide you with a copy. assisting a future Eagle Scout with his project.

Benjamin T. Hoyle, CEO Tom Atkins, COO 267-759-1072

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The Art of Giving take a charitable donation deduction. In addition, since the stock has lost value, you Avoid Taxes by Gifting can also take a capital loss on your tax form. Appreciated Securities Appreciated securities can also be used In the current bull stock market you may find for a Pennswood Village Charitable Gift yourself sitting on sizeable unrealized capital Annuity (CGA). When you use appreciated gains. A sale of any of these stocks may securities for a CGA, you can receive a trigger capital gains tax. You can avoid charitable deduction for the charitable portion this tax by making a charitable donation of the CGA the year you signed the contract. to Pennswood Village of your appreciated Any capital gains associated with the gift securities. are spread over a period of years, so you avoid having to pay tax in one year. When If you have held the stock for more than one you donate stock, you can support a cause year and the stock has increased in value, that you care about and possibly gain tax you will receive a dual tax benefit. You benefits. can take a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the stock on the day that you Pennswood Village holds an account with a donate it to Pennswood Village. In addition, brokerage firm and can easily accept gifts of you avoid paying capital-gains tax. marketable securities including stocks and You can only deduct the fair market value if bonds traded on the major U.S. exchanges. you have held the stock for more than one In addition, Pennswood Village can accept year. If you have had the stock for less than gifts of mutual funds. A sample letter with a year before donating it, your deduction information needed to provide to your stock is limited to what you actually paid for the administrator is located on the Stewardship stock. Committee bulletin board across from Penn Hall. For example, if you purchased a stock more than a year ago for $10,000 and the day you For further information about donating transfer/donate it to Pennswood Village, the appreciated securities to Pennswood Village, value is $20,000, you can take a charitable please contact Susan Abtouche at 267-759- deduction of $20,000. If you have not owned 1068. the stock for one year, you can only take a This is not meant as tax or legal advice. $10,000 deduction. Please see your financial planner for more If your stock has lost value, you may benefit information about charitable giving. more by selling the stock and donating the Susan Abtouche, Deveopment Director, on money to Pennswood Village. When you behalf of the Pennswood Village Stewardship itemize deductions on your taxes, you can Committee

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SPECIAL SCREENING: “TRANS” LA MESA Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in the Game Room at 7:00 p.m. ESPAÑOLA Residents who enjoy speaking Spanish Transgender is the last frontier of civil rights, (or who would like to improve their ability evidence of which can be found in every to speak Spanish) are welcome to join the newspaper you open. Increase your knowledge by viewing these six stories about males and SPANISH TABLE in the Barclay Dining females and all the variations in between. See Room on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:15 the remarkable story of Dr. Christine McGinn’s p.m. Sign up on the sheet posted on the transgender experience and the surgical clinic Items of Interest bulletin board. she now runs in nearby New Hope to assist Diana for the Spanish Table others with gender questions and problems. Carole

Bereavement Group

You’ve lost someone beloved to you. Your grief is very personal. Whether this loss was recent, or many years ago, you have the right to grieve in your own way and in your own time. Our hope is that our bereavement group will be the sanctuary where you can find support during this difficult period of your life. Our goal is not to help you “get over” the loss, but rather find healthy ways of honoring and incorporating your loss into your life. Give yourself the gift of time and space to share with others who understand your loss. Join us in the Barclay Terrace Room on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. beginning Wednesday, December 13. Amy Keiper-Shaw, Resident Life Director

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Holiday Events in the Woolman Enrichment Center!

Monday, December 11 - Holiday Songs: The Wrightstown Friends Nursery School Students will be here to sing their favorite holiday songs at 1:30 p.m. in the Woolman Enrichment Center.

Wednesday, December 13 - String Ensemble: The Newtown Friends School Students will perform their String Ensemble Holiday Concert in the Woolman Enrichment Center at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 15 - Holiday Sing-a-Long with Jack: Help us celebrate the holiday season with song. Newtown Friends sixth grade will be gathering to sing holiday songs with Jack Bertolino and our friends in the Woolman Enrichment Center at 11:15 a.m. Everybody is welcome! Tuesday, December 19 - Holiday Tea: Our annual Woolman Holiday Tea Celebration at 2:00 p.m. for good food and drink and then hear the PennUltimates at 2:30 p.m. in the Woolman Enrichment Center.

T.J. Tignor, Activities Manager

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The Weekly Dish on Dining Services By Jim Thoma, Dining Services Manager

• Hanukkah 2017: This year’s celebration will take place on Friday, December 15 beginning at 4:15 p.m. with a Hanukkah service and reception in Penn Hall Lounge. Everyone is welcome to attend. Immediately following the celebration please join us for a special dinner in all dining areas. There will be no special reservation sheet but you are encouraged to call the Main Dining Room at 215-504-6833 or the Barclay Dining Room at 215-504-6807 to reserve a table. • December Birthday Night on Thursday, December 21: We begin at 4:30 p.m. in Penn Hall with a special pre-dinner reception accompanied by Kurt Martin on the piano. After dinner, join your fellow residents in Penn Hall for Christmas Caroling with Kurt Martin. More details to follow in the next Weekly Dish on Dining Services. Reservation letters will be distributed on Wednesday, December 8. • Holiday Catering Blackout Dates for the Remainder of 2017: Due to the number of holiday events throughout the Pennswood community, Catering Services will not be available during these time periods: December 2 through December 14 December 20 through January 2 Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during these busy periods.

Rebroadcast of the Community Meeting on Channel 1970: The December Community Meeting will be rebroadcast on Channel 1970 on the following dates and times: Tuesday, December 12 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 13 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 15 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Lori Heading, Communications Manager

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Join us for a Panel on Cyberscams!

Wednesday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Penn Hall

Join us on Wednesday, December 20 when we will have Melissa Robison, Middletown Police Department; David Shallcross, Education and Outreach Specialist Attorney General’s Office; and Tony Singleton, Network Administrator at Pennswood, talk about the latest scams and concerns. After their presentations they will answer questions you may have.

Please contact Amy Keiper-Shaw with any questions. 215-504-1148 or [email protected]

Double Bulletin - Holiday Edition A double Bulletin will be published on Friday, December 22, covering events and activities from December 24 through January 6, 2018. Please submit your articles to me by Tuesday, A spherical puzzle completed by Bob. December 19. Thank you. Stop by the puzzle table to take a look. Photo by Yoma Sally, Administration Coordinator/ Bulletin Editor

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ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY - November 2017 *Indicates donations

FICTION Egan, Jennifer Manhattan Beach *Chabon, Michael Moonglow *Patterson, James Woman of God *Steel, Danielle The Right Time

MYSTERY *Heller, Peter Celine Patterson, James 12th of Never Silva, Daniel House of Spies

NON-FICTION / BIOGRAPHY

*Barnes, Julian Levels of Life Basu, Shrabani Victoria & Abdul: The Extraordinary True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant *Chappell, Paul K. Soldiers of Peace: How to Yield The Weapon of (Peace Collection) Nonviolence with Maximum Force *Flaig, Scott Cosmology: Faith and Science Reveal Universal Truth *Hurmence, Belinda, ed. My Folks Don’t Want Me to Talk About Slavery Isenberg, Noah We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie Maltin, Leonard Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide (2017) Storr, Anthony Music and the Mind

LARGE PRINT Child, Lee The Midnight Line Connelly, Michael Two Kinds of Truth Grisham, John The Rooster Bar Jacobs, A. J. It’s All Relative: Adventures Up And Down the World’s Family Tree Sandford, John Deep Freeze Woods, Stuart Quick & Dirty

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BERLIOZ: REQUIEM Sunday March 18, 2018 PENNSWOOD Berlioz Requiem at 4:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Doylestown featuring the BOOK CLUB Riverside Symphonia with four brass choirs and the voices of the Bucks County Chorus, PLEASE JOIN OUR LIVELY GROUP a performance that could only be described in READING BOTH FICTION superlatives like dramatic and grandiose, as it AND NONFICTION— was at its premier in 1837. SECOND TUESDAY EVERY OTHER MONTH AT 10:30 a.m. The young Hector Berlioz had been commissioned to compose such a work RESIDENT ART GALLERY- in honor of those who died in the French CONFERENCE ROOM. Revolution. This grand venue can only add WHEN YOU ATTEND, PLEASE BRING to a magnificent event rarely available in this A BOOK, TITLE/AUTHOR, THAT YOU area. WOULD LIKE TO READ, AND BE ABLE If we can get ten music lovers to sign up for TO SHARE A BIT ABOUT YOUR READING this rare concert we can get a group rate INTERESTS. of $18, otherwise the ticket cost will be $25 (must have at least 6 signees), plus $13.50 DECEMBER 12: FORTY AUTUMNS - transportation charge. COLD WAR - (NF) WILLNER The deadline for sign up is January 25 as FEBRUARY 13: TEA GIRL OF tickets will be purchased on your behalf. The HUMMINGBIRD LANE - (F) SEE cost of the ticket and the transportation charge APRIL 10: THE PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER will be billed on your monthly statement. (RE: Jefferson) (NF) DRAY & KAMOIE The BCT bus will depart from the link door TONI AND GINI FOR THE BOOK GROUP at 3:00 p.m. for the 4:00 p.m. concert. Approximate return to Pennswood is 5:30 p.m.

A sign-up sheet is posted on the Transportation Bulletin Board outside of Penn Hall. Nan for the Trips Committee

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AT THE MOVIES: Penn Hall — 7:00 p.m. The Film Committee FRIDAY EVENING FILM In 1945 the fate of Vienna’s famous Lipizzaner stallions hung in the balance. American Friday, December 1 General George Patton saved them, but first Maudie (2017) he asked to see them perform. On August 21, 1945, a show was mounted for General Patton Rating: PG-13 for some thematic content and a host of American officers and troops. and brief sexuality He described it in his diary that day calling Length: 1 hour, 50 minutes it “extremely interesting and magnificently Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, performed.” Patton spent a lifetime with horses. Kari Matchett, Gabrielle Rose, He played polo, fox-hunted, and competed in Zachary Bennett mounted steeplechases. He was a participant Based on a true story, Maudie is an unlikely in the first modern pentathlon at the 1912 romance in which the reclusive Everett hires a Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, placing 6th fragile yet determined woman named Maudie out of 23 in the equestrian phase. to be his housekeeper. Maudie, bright-eyed but hunched with crippled hands, yearns to be MONDAY EVENING FILM independent, to live away from her protective Monday, December 4 family and she also yearns to create art. Unexpectedly, Everett finds himself falling in My Cousin Rachel (2017) love. This hopeful film charts Everett’s efforts Rating: PG-13 for some sexuality to protect himself from being hurt, Maudie’s and brief strong language deep and abiding love for this difficult man and Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes her surprising rise to fame as a folk artist. The Starring: Rachel Weisz, Sam Claflin, simple facts of her life, straightforwardness, Holliday Grainer, Iian Glen, Harrie Hayes along with the actor’s lived-in work make A handsomely done, lush psychological thriller Maudie worth seeing. remake of Olivia de Havilland’s successful interpretation of the Daphne du Maurier SATURDAY EVENING FILM novel. Philip is a young Englishman who Saturday, December 2 finds his cousin Ambrose dead after traveling to Florence, Italy. He vows revenge against Miracle of the White Stallions Ambrose’s missing wife Rachel, blaming her (1963) for his untimely demise. When Philip meets Rating: G Rachel for the first time, his mood suddenly Length: 1 hour, 30 minutes changes as he finds himself falling for her Starring: Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, Curd seductive charm and beauty. As his obsession Jurgens, Eddie Albert for her grows, Rachel now hatches a scheme to win back her late husband’s estate from the 18 PENNSWOOD BULLETIN unsuspecting Philip. ARTICLES AND NOTICES

Upcoming Movies

FRIDAY EVENING FILM Friday, December 8 Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986) Rating: G Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes Starring: Kyôko Koizumi, Søren Kragh- Jacobsen, Dudley Moore narrator Newtown Friends School student, as part of the Friday Friends Intergenerational Program, SATURDAY EVENING FILM came to play table games with residents and staff on November 17. Mark your calendar Saturday, December 9 for the next table game session on Friday, The Second Mother (2015) January 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the Woolman Portuguese with English Subtitles Enrichment Center. We’ll be playing Rating: R for some language and drug use Scrabble, Uno, BINGO, and Jenga to name a Length: 1 hour, 50 minutes few. All are welcome. Starring: Regina Case, Michel Joelsas, Carmila Mardila, Karine Teles

MONDAY EVENING FILM Monday, December 11 Sing Street (2016) Rating: PG-13 for strong language, bullying behavior, a suggestive image, drug material, and teen smoking Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Kelly Thorton, Marie Doyle-Kennedy, Jack Reynor

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PENNSWOOD VILLAGE Transportation Schedule: December 3, 2017 thru December 9, 2017 All trips on this schedule will depart from the MAIN Door. NOTE: In order to be added to any trips listed here you must contact the Transportation Office at 215-504-1149

Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m...Travel to Newtown & Langhorne for Worship (requires prior sign-up in the Transportation office) 1:15 p.m…..Actor’s Net; Morrisville, PA (sign-up closed) 1:45 p.m…..American Philosophical Society; Phila., PA (sign-up closed) 6:45 p.m…..Chorus Rehearsal; George School Meetinghouse Monday, December 4, 2017 (No Shopping Scheduled) 6:15 p.m…Shady Brook Light Show; Newtown, PA (sign-up closed)

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:15 a.m….Summit Shopping Center & Newtown (return 12:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:30 a.m….Special Shopping to Trader Joe’s/Whole Foods; Abington, PA (return noon) 1:00 p.m….Shopping to Giant & Liquor Store at Flower’s Mill (Langhorne Library trip is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday); return 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m….Rosenbach Museum and Library; Phila., PA (sign-up closed) Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:30 p.m…Farmer’s Market and Newtown; (return 2:15 p.m.) 9:30 a.m…..Michener Museum/Restaurante IL Melograno; Doylestown, PA (sign-up closed)

Friday, December 8, 2017 10:15 a.m….Summit Shopping Center & Newtown (return 12:00 p.m.)

Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00 a.m. Starr Pickup/Best Western; 3499 Street Rd; Bensalem, PA (return 9:15 p.m.) 10:15 a.m…Shopping at Oxford Valley Mall; Langhorne, PA (return 12:30 p.m.) Please sign up on “Request for Transportation” sheet posted on the Transportation Bulletin Board outside Penn Hall for all trips except Sunday worship. Sunday worship requires sign up in the Transportation office.

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Sunday, December 3

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Transportation to area churches and Newtown Friends Meeting 10:30 a.m. Friends Meeting For Worship—Barclay Terrace Room 11:00 a.m. Interdenominational Worship Service—Penn Hall 7:00 p.m. Movie—When Voices Meet—Penn Hall

Monday, December 4

8:45 a.m. ABC’S Class Aerobics, Balance, Coordination, Strength—Aerobics Room 9:00 a.m. Aqua Blend—Both Pools 10:00 a.m. Ai Chi—Warm Pool 11:00 a.m. Tree Trim Party—Main Lobby 2:00 p.m. B & B Class: Balance and Bands Kick Start (testing required)– Aerobics Room 2:45 p.m. B & B Class: Balance and Bands Progressive (testing required)– Aerobics Room 7:00 p.m. Movie—My Cousin Rachel—Penn Hall

Tuesday, December 5

9:00 a.m. Community Meeting—Penn Hall 10:15 a.m. Strong Core Healthy Backs (after Community Meeting)—Warm Exercise Pool 1:30 p.m. Sit and Stretch—Barclay Terrace Room 2:30 p.m. Restorative Yoga November Session (sign-up required) —Aerobics Room 7:15 p.m. Pennswood Concert—Penn Hall

Wednesday, December 6

8:45 a.m. ABC’S Class Aerobics, Balance, Coordination, Strength—Aerobics Room 9:00 a.m. Aqua Blend—Both Pools 10:00 a.m. PiYoChi—Warm Exercise Pool 10:15 a.m. B & B Class: Balance and Bands Progressive (testing required)—Aerobics Room 11:15 a.m. Tai Chi—Passmore Aerobics Room 1:15 p.m. Volleyball—Lap Pool 1:30 p.m. Chair Yoga—Aerobics Room 7:00 p.m. Sharing Travel Adventures—Penn Hall

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Thursday, December 7

9:00 a.m. Aqua Blend—Both Pools 10:00 a.m. Strong Core Healthy Backs—Warm Exercise Pool 10:00 a.m. Dance—Aerobics Room 11:00 a.m. Pilates Practice —Aerobics Room 1:30 p.m. Pilates Intro for Beginners (sign-up required) —Aerobics Room 2:30 p.m. Pelvic Floor— Aerobics Room 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Apple Help—Tech Center in Activities Center 5:00 p.m. Single Men’s Table—Main Dining Room

Friday, December 8

8:45 a.m. ABC’S Class, Aerobics, Balance, Coordination, Strength—Aerobics Room 9:00 a.m. Aqua Blend—Both Pools 10:00 a.m. Strong Core Healthy Backs—Warm Exercise Pool 11:00 a.m. Friday Friends, Holiday Crafts—Woolman Enrichment Center 1:30 p.m. Read the Bulletin Aloud—Barclay Kitchenette 1:30 p.m. Joyful Hearts—Barclay Terrace Room 1:30 p.m. Chair Chi—Aerobics Room 2:30 p.m. Yoga—Aerobics Room 7:00 p.m. Movie—Adventures of Milo and Otis—Penn Hall

Saturday, December 9

9:00 a.m. Aqua Blend—Both Pools 9:30 a.m. Zumba Gold—Aerobics Room 10:00 a.m. Volleyball—Lap Pool 11:15 a.m. Strong Core - Healthy Back—Warm Pool 7:00 p.m. Movie—The Second Mother—Penn Hall

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