The Gazette Volume 229 June 23 — July 6, 2019 Taylor Community and Wright Museum to Honor the ‘Greatest Generation’ Taylor Community 2019 Music Series New Hampshire Music Festival Players Sunday, July 14 at 3pm George Lopez, piano Elizandro Garcia-Montoya, clarinet Music will feature George Gershwin and Leonard Left to right: Michael Culver, Wright Museum Executive Director; Bernstein among others. More on Page 5. Barbara Wood, Taylor Community Trustee and resident; Gretchen Gandini, Taylor Community Director of Development & Community Taylor’s 2019 Music Series is generously supported Outreach; Joe Picard, WWII veteran and Taylor Community resident; by Bank of New Hampshire. A donation from Taylor and Rob Levey, Wright Museum Director of Advancement Residents Bob & Diane Smith helped to make this concert possible. On September 15, The Last Good War: The Faces and Voices of World War II exhibit opens at Wright Museum, an occasion that has attracted the attention of Taylor Culver said he is just as excited to visit Taylor Commu- Community, which is now sponsoring it. nity as Gandini is to welcome him. The exhibit features photographs of World War II veterans “All of us at the Wright love to travel to places like by Thomas Sanders, who traveled the nation to record in Taylor Community and share the stories that mean so pictures and words experiences from those who fought the much to us all,” he said. “last good war.” The Last Good War: The Faces and Voices of World “It is our pleasure to partner with Wright Museum and help War II opens September 15 and runs through the end bring this special exhibit to the Lakes Region,” said Taylor of the museum’s season on October 31. Community’s Gretchen Gandini. “What an honor it is to wrightmuseum.org help highlight the sacrifices the Greatest Generation made to preserve our freedom and give us the world in which we live today.” According to museum Executive Director Mike Culver, the ‘Greatest Generation’ is a term often used to describe those who fought in World War II or whose labor helped The Wright Museum celebrates their 25th Anniversary this year! win it. “This is a moving exhibit, and one that is going to be particularly moving for those at Taylor Community, many of The following offices will be closed for the holiday on whom are part of this Greatest Generation,” he said. “This Thursday, July 4: Administrative, Business, Facilities, is a special partnership.” Dial-A-Ride, Sales & Marketing, Care Management. No Fitness or Aquatics classes will be held. Gandini agreed and said she is just as excited that several The regularly scheduled Thursday shopping bus to museum staff members, including Culver, will visit Taylor Hannaford’s and Walmart will instead run on Monday, Community residents in both Wolfeboro and Laconia to July 1 at 9am. deliver enrichment experiences. The Sales & Marketing Office will also be closed on “This partnership reflects our goal to be the premier Friday, July 5. resource for social, educational and cultural opportunities for elders throughout the Lakes Region by promoting well- There will be no delay in Ledges waste collection due to the holiday. ness, partnership, and participation in the community,” she said. (Continued Middle Right) Page 2 Winnipesaukee Playhouse Cabaret Have You Heard the News?!— Monday, July 29 at 11am, Woodside An Upcoming Blues Music Series!!! The Winnipesaukee Playhouse was founded in 2004 by By popular demand, Resident Life is siblings Lesley Pankhurst and Bryan Halperin and their expanding programming and is thrilled spouses Neil and Johanna with the vision of bringing to be introducing a second music series quality arts and arts education to the Lakes Region. The to Taylor Community — a Blues Music theatre has become a cultural gem in the area, winning Series. Great news! both critical acclaim and becoming an important outlet for the performing arts in central New Hampshire. The Blues Music Series will include performances by the following exceptional artists: It has been tradition to bring a performance to Taylor Community — The Winnipesaukee Playhouse Cabaret. July 8 — Join us for this first-hand look at the talent brought by the The Love Dogs Playhouse, and get an opportunity to meet their gifted August 7 — performers. Johnny Bluehorn — Costa Blue September 30 — Fare Thee Well, Susan... Heather Pierson ...and Thank You! October 23 — You ’ve left your mark in a Diane Blue most positive way! If you would like to sponsor an upcoming performance, Our Nursing Center is nearly full, please contact Gretchen Gandini, Director of Develop- and its staff operates as a well- ment & Community Outreach. You can reach Gretchen synchronized team. Staff turnover [email protected] or 366-1482. is at an all-time low. Your exper- tise and professionalism have left us with a better place in which to live, and to work. Happy Retirement to You! Grill Masters Extaordinaire! Resident Bonnie Doherty sent this photo of Paul Cotton and Allan Clemow at the TRA Barbecue last Sunday. Bonnie says it’s always a fun afternoon, with lots of good food, and the Grill Masters do a fantastic job. Why not join them at the next TRA Barbecue on Sunday, July 7? Bring your own meat (the Grill Masters will grill it for you) a side dish to share, and your beverages. Plates, utensils and condiments provided! We hope to see you there! Page 3 Blues Fan? Taylor Community Adopt-a-Spot Don’t Miss The Love Dogs! As a part of the City of Laconia’s Adopt-a-Spot program, Taylor Community has recently signed on to help bring this garden along the WOW Trail back to life. This spot is conveniently located on Moulton Street next to the Taylor Community granite bench, and is accessible by car. If you would like to help, please let me know! ~Gretchen Gandini Director of Development & Community Outreach [email protected] or 366-1482 Please join The Love Dogs for some Rockin’ Swingin’ Rhythm & Blues at Woodside, Monday, July 8 at 6:30 pm. A recent photo, and a group of Taylor Residents in 2014. 2019 Resident Trustee Elections It is the responsibility of the Taylor Residents’ Association to conduct the nominating process for the position of Resident Trustees. Two Resident Trustees are elected by the residents each year to serve for one year, with a limit of serving three consecutive one-year terms. The election itself is conducted by the Administration with the assistance of members of the Taylor Residents’ Associa- tion. The two current Resident Trustees are running for re- election. This year’s schedule is as follows: Nomination forms are currently available at the Woodside Welcome Desk, Taylor Home, Ledgeview and Wolfeboro (in the Community House). Monday, July 8 – All Nomination Forms with accom- Duck… Duck… GOOSE! panying Nominee Bios are returned to Paula Glaude. We ALWAYS Have Fun with Leo! All Bios will be included in The Gazette, along with the We caught up with Leo on the Hobo Train to the Weirs date of the Candidates’ Forums (assuming there are this Motorcycle Week. He even showed us where the more than two nominees). Titanic sank. And fried dough’s better on a misty day! Monday, July 22 – Meet the Candidates Forum, 2:00pm at Woodside (if needed). Thursday, July 25 – Meet the Candidates Forum, 10:00am at Wolfeboro Coffee Hour (if needed). Friday, August 16– Ballots sent out with The Gazette. Ballot Boxes will be set out at Woodside, Ledgeview and Taylor Home (Wolfeboro residents will be provided with return envelopes). Thursday, August 29 – All Ballots must be received by Noon. Counting of ballots will take place at 2:00pm (if needed). Questions regarding the Resident Trustee Election process may be directed to any of the following: John Ford, 556-9176 Ron Baker, 387-1205 Paula Glaude, 366-1240 Page 4 Sharing a Craft, Stories, and Smiles with Gilford Girl Scout Troop 12481 At left, Resident Judy Nelson shows off her own “antique” badges that she earned as a Girl Scout. Joy Ride, Anyone? At left, Ledges Resident Shirley Kronbach evokes laughter during a recent trip to Dominick’s Restaurant in Chichester with her offer to pilot the Taylor Community bus for a joy ride. We sure do have some fun on trips! Below, Woodside Resident Doris Duff, age 96, hops right on a Harley Davidson motorcycle for her own joy ride at the Temperance Tavern in Gilmanton this past Motorcycle Week. Page 5 Beautiful New Hampshire! The view from the summit of Mt. Major (1786’) on June 9. Taylor Community 2019 Music Series Artist Bios George Lopez, Robert Beckwith Born in Costa Rica, clarinetist Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin Elizandro Garcia-Montoya is a College, has been a dynamic per- nationally sought after chamber former and educator for over 25 and orchestral musician. He has years. He is known on several performed with the Cleveland continents for his thoughtful and Orchestra, the Charleston Sym- deeply expressive performances of phony, Houston Grand Opera, the standard repertoire as well as Jacksonville Symphony and the being a champion of newly-written State of Mexico Orchestra in works. He recently premiered a Toluca, Mexico. A prizewinner piano concerto composed especial- in the 1999 Fischoff Chamber ly for him and is comfortable in Music Competition, Mr. Garcia- styles of music ranging from Montoya continues to pursue his jazz and ragtime to more contemporary improvisational chamber music career in Chicago and has been perform- styles. ing with Ondas since 2008. He is also a member of the Barossa Quintet, and has performed with other groups Lopez has given recitals and performed in chamber en- including the Chicago Chamber Musicians, Fulcrum sembles and with orchestras in the United States, Point, Pilgrim Chamber Players and The Chicago En- Europe, and Australia.