The Roadrunner A Monthly Newsletter of Blue Skies West

January 2020

STATE OF THE VILLAGE MEETING By Meleia Monsey, Sr. Exec. Assistant On Wednesday, Jan 29, General Jones and our Senior Staff will hold a “State of The Village” meeting at 2pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for updates on this year.

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES By Lori DeWitt

Monday, Jan 6 – Canopy work begins at Tower 3 & 4 Monday, Jan 6 – Vista Volunteers, CC2, 1pm Tuesday, Jan 7 – “Undecorating” After Christmas – Main Lobby, 8am Wednesday, Jan 8 – Meet & Greet, Dir. of Development – 9:30am Thursday, Jan 9 – DRAC Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm Thursday, Jan 16 – RC Meeting, RR Lounge, 1:30pm Sunday, Jan 26 – Concert Series, OPERA San Antonio Soloists, 3pm Thursday, Jan 30 – Cowboy Breakfast, Main Dining Room, 7am Friday, Jan 31 – Siren Testing, 10am

Holiday Schedule - Please make note of the following closures, Wednesday, Jan 1: WHASC – closed Mail Delivery – suspended Blue Skies Transportation – suspended BST Staffing – minimal as on weekends Broadway Bank – closed (Village Store ATM machine is available 24 hours)

Transportation Tip – If you take transportation other than a Blue Skies bus to a destination and you want BST drivers to bring you back home, please ensure you sign up at the Front Desk so we know you’re expecting us. Also, if you find your own way home, please let the Front Desk know so we’re not waiting and looking for you.

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Betty Kellogg Maj Connie Peterson Mrs. Margaret Winstead passed away on passed away on passed away on Dec 16, 2019 Dec 17, 2019 Dec 18, 2019

IN MEMORIAM Dr. Stanley Flora passed away on Dec 26, 2019

Canopy Update – A few things remain to be completed at Tower 1 & 2 entryway (lighting and rocks work around posts). The entryway should be able to stay open while they finish the work. We plan on starting work on Tower 3 & 4 on Thursday, Jan 2. Please watch for updates on the in-house channel, in the elevators, and through your RC representatives.

Safety – When areas are blocked with caution tape, please follow instructions to stay away from these areas.

Wednesday Shopping – Departs from the Lobby at 1pm. Jan 1 – Happy New Year (no shopping trip today); Jan 8 – Trader Joes; Jan 15 – Costco; Jan 22 – Alamo Ranch; Jan 29 – Potranco / 1604

Friday “Mall” Transportation – Departs from the Lobby at 10am. Jan 3 – La Cantera; Jan 10 – Ingram Mall; Jan 17 – Wonderland Mall of the Americas & North Star; Jan 24 – Quarry Marketplace; Jan 31 – North Star

Housekeeping Spotlight Item – These weekly items give housekeepers an area of special interest. Housekeepers will still adhere to their checklists but will pay special attention to the Spotlight Items of the week: Dec 30 – Clean Ovens; Jan 6 – Walls, Switches, Door Plates; Jan 13 – Door Frames and Tracks; Jan 20 – Vanity Lights; Jan 27 – Gaskets on Refrigerator and Dishwasher

Please Do NOT Feed Our Fine Feathered / Furry Friends – Just a friendly reminder that feeding feline strays, ducks, wild animals, etc. on Blue Skies property is prohibited. It all starts innocently enough, but then they go off and tell all their buddies, and before you know it, the Village can have a real problem on its hands. Please do refrain from feeding ducks or feline strays, or leaving food outside for other creatures that may come along.

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MEET & GREET: NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT By Michelle Serna, Fundraising Associate Join us on Wednesday, Jan 8 from 9:30-10:30am in the West Lobby for some pastries and coffee, as we welcome Jennifer Z. Berg, our new Director of Development for Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation, to the Blue Skies family! Residents and staff are welcome to stop by and say hi.

DEVELOPMENT REPORT UPDATE By Michelle Serna, Fundraising Associate Among our many wonderful donors to the Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation in November and December, we are pleased to recognize the following donors for providing gifts of $10,000 or more! AFOSC of Washington DC Estate of Maj Gen and Mrs. Joseph Ahearn Dr. Robert Hess Johnny's Construction Lt Col and Mrs. John B. Merryman Mrs. Beverly Reeder Col and Mrs. Robert L. Shipman You may access the Development Report online by clicking on the link below, https://www.blueskiesoftexas.org/giving/. Scroll down to click on the “View Development Report” button. If you prefer a printed copy, please call the Development office at 210-568-3211. The Development Report will be updated on a quarterly basis ongoing.

We are grateful to all our donors who provide generous support.

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS By Teresa Santana, Assistant Resident Services Director Please give the following new resident a warm Blue Skies West “Welcome”: Mrs. Ellen Skiba, #621 Her phone number will be available at the Front Desk as soon as it becomes available.

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SCAM ALERT By Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor The Federal Trade Commission reported that the number one reported scam received in December 2019 was the Social Security Administration Scam. An automated voice on the phone reports to you that there is a problem with your Social Security number, requiring that it be suspended, which would affect your benefits or future benefits. The automated voice asks you to wait on the line or press a specific number to get more information. It’s a scam; hang up! The Social Security Administration will not suspend your Social Security number or threaten your benefits, nor ask you to wire them money or send gift cards. For more information, please see https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/12/getting-bombarded-scam-calls-youre-not- alone

ANNIVERSARY MILESTONES OF SERVICE By HR Team The Human Resources Team (HR) would like to thank the following employees for reaching an Anniversary Milestone of Service with Blue Skies of Texas. Thank you for serving Blue Skies’ residents with love and care throughout the years. We appreciate you!

Employee Anniversary Years of Department Date Service James Ballard III Jan 4 1 Hospice Ashlie Campos Jan 9 5 Health & Wellness Tim Hohon Jan 18 15 Safety & Capital Projects Malik Ivery Jan 23 1 Dining Services - East Leticia Olivares Jan 3 1 Resident Services - East Leonor Figueroa Jan 22 10 Health Services – The Mission Pamela Rodríguez Jan 11 15 Environmental Services - West Sonia Rodríguez Jan 18 1 Health Services - The Mission Mario Serna Jan 22 10 Maintenance - East

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MAINTENANCE

CATERED LIVING STAFF By Mercedes Cruz, Catered Living Manager Please remember our Catered Living Program! We are happy to help you with putting away your Christmas tree and decorations at your home or cul-de-sac, or if you live in the Towers. Please contact us at 210-568-3285. The Catered Living office is located within the Maintenance office (Lower Level, Tower 3). We would love to hear from you!

PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE By Mercedes Cruz, System Coordinator

Friday, Jan 3: Friday, Jan 10: Tower Apts. – 631-638, 641-648, Tower Apts. – 611-618, 621-628 441-448 Cottages – 2300-2400 Cottages – 2500-2600 Specials – Village Center, Kitchen, The Specials – Exterior Main Bldg. (Tower) Vista – Office & A Wing Ranch Homes – 837, 838, 839, 840 Ranch Homes – 841, 843, 845 Friday, Jan 17: Friday, Jan 24: Tower Apts. – 711-718, 721-728 Tower Apts. – 731-738, 741-748

Cottages – 2700s Cottages – 2800s Specials – Liberty House, The Vista – Specials – Freedom House – Int./Ext. B & C Wing Ranch Homes – 847, 851, 853, 855, Ranch Homes – 857, 859, Pavilion 2 Basketball, Tennis, Bocce, Cabana / Restroom Friday, Jan 31: Work Orders

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BOB’S BLOG By B b

Happy, Happy New Year from Bob and me!!! If Bob could speak as we do, and I asked him, “So Bob…what’s in store for the year ahead?”, I’m sure he’d say, “I don’t know…I don’t have ‘2020’ vision!”

RESIDENTS’ CORNER

STAFF ART LOTTERY DRAWING By Dougie Clarke Attention Resident Artists of all Media: The lottery drawing for wall space to display your work in the public areas on the first floor of the main building will be held on Friday, Jan 3, at 11am in the Art Room. If you are not able to attend that day, another artist will draw for you. The display spaces you draw will be for Jan to Jun 2020. These spaces will be available after the Christmas decorations come down on Tuesday, Jan 7. You can hang your pieces in your new area as soon as the space becomes available. Remember, art must be done by the resident, framed and in good repair.

VISTA VOLUNTEERS By Red Natkin Vista Volunteers will meet in CC2 on Monday, Jan 6 at 1pm. All Vista Volunteer committee heads are requested to attend; current volunteers, and residents interested in becoming a volunteer, are more than welcome and strongly encouraged to participate. This will also be announced on the in-house cable channel and in the weekly calendar of events.

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RESIDENTS’ PHOTOS By Ruth Ann Taylor & Tom Ryan All new residents are invited to come to the Helen LeMay Room on Wednesday, Jan 8 at 10am to have your photo made, to put on the Residents’ Picture Board in the hallway. Tom Ryan and Ruth Ann Taylor will be ready to take photos of new residents, and all other residents, who would like a new picture of themselves. Please call Ruth Ann Taylor (see Resident Roster).

JANUARY BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION By Vicki Fowler Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited. When: Wednesday, Jan 8, Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. Theme: Rodeo Entertainment: Cactus Country Program: Bios for the 50th and 65th Anniversaries will be read. Menu: Coleslaw, BBQ Ribs w/ Kielbasa (Cut in Half), Potato Salad (Mustard), Pinto Beans, Cornbread & Pecan Pie dessert. $19.50 per person; a special diet alternative entrée is offered. Sign-up sheet is located in CC3. Pictures: Lily or Shock Shockley will be available to take the Birthday & Anniversary pictures at 4:30pm in the Helen LeMay Room.

Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 6pm. Those needing extra time for seating may enter at 5:45pm. Decorations: TBA Suggested Dress: Western Wear Reservations: The Reservation Chairpersons are Patricia McCarthy and Bonnie Gardner. Please follow directions, and everyone is guaranteed a seat. All those planning to attend, including guests, must sign the list in the CC3 room. The list will be picked up at 1pm on Friday, Jan 3, or earlier if the 300 seating limit is reached. If you need to cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Patricia McCarthy or Bonnie Gardner (see Resident Roster for phone numbers). Important: If you cancel after 1pm Monday, Jan 6, please call the Dining Services Office (210-568-3232). Table Reservations: To make a table reservation, call Patricia McCarthy or Bonnie Gardner (see Resident Roster for phone numbers). Table reservations are limited to eight. If you attend alone, you will be seated with other interesting people. Reservations are needed for the Singles & Caregivers table. Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person must sign up, including guests. Hosted Cocktails: Cocktail Hour for all BST West residents and guests will be held in the CC rooms from 5-6pm. Hosts for the evening will wear colorful and distinctive name tags. The list of hosts provided by the Chair, Susan Griffith, includes: Betty Blanchard, Ross & Joann Bennett, Bill & Gail Brennan, Jack & Linda Briggs, Mike & Connie Connolly, Mark & Sandra Davis, Rick & Pam Day, John & Barb Folkeson, Jim Langabeer & Susan Griffith, Paula Haley, Ed Jackson, Bill & Pat Jacobs, Warren

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Moore & Ahia Shabaaz, Bill & Dee Neubrand, Bo & Nancy Ohman, Jo Ann Oldham, Bill & Betty Overacker, Layne & Diantha Perelli, Terry & Corlea Plowman, Katherine Rajczi, Mike & Pamela Westwood, Bill & Caroline Wilkins, Howard & Ruby Williams.

THE SING-ALONG STRINGS UKULELE BAND By Verna Mae Roberson Isn’t it time for a little fun after putting away all those decorations? At Village East in

the CC rooms on Saturday, Jan 11, we’ll be singin’ Country/Western! As usual, there’ll be popcorn, and during “halftime”, good things to nibble on and something to sip. The words and chords are up on a screen, and you may bring your stringed instrument. If you wish to ride the 6:30pm bus that is provided, be sure to sign up at the Front Desk ASAP. Hope to see y'all over at Blue Skies East.

TITAN II MISSILE PRESENTATION By Bill Overacker The Titan II was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed after WW II by the US military to bolster the size, strength, and speed of our nation’s strategic weapons. Originally, 63 Titan IIs were built with 18 missiles on continuous 24-hour alert. They were in service from 1963 to 1987, and used in the later years as a space launcher to carry pay loads. The Titan Missile Museum, located in Sahuarita, AZ, has the original training missile, which rests in a silo. There is also a large broadband discone antenna 80 feet tall at this site, with a large crown to radiate signals over a wide range of frequencies, which interest amateur radio operators. Resident Jack Briggs was a docent at the Titan Missile Museum. All are invited to the next BST Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday, Jan 16 at 11:30 in Room CC1, which features Jack’s presentation on the communications and actions required to launch a missile, and the day-to-day operations in the silo. Please contact Joel Lichtenstein for more information. 73 – (Best regards, in Ham language).

RED HAT LUNCHEON By Jacque Veatch On Friday, Jan 17, our monthly luncheon will be held at Umberto’s Italian Grill, hosted by Kathy Bader and Jacque Veatch. The sign-up folder is in CC3. Please be in the lobby to check in at 10:30am; the bus will board at 10:50am and depart at 11am. Happy Italian dining! Red Hat Mum, Jacque Veatch

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RESIDENT CONCERT SERIES By Ginny Hallager On Sunday, Dec 1 we were treated to an “Illu-Men-ating” concert of Christmas music by this a capella group of local musicians. Their voices blended “like butta”. Each man is involved with music in the community, and then each comes together with this group to make incredible music. We heard some well-known carols and then were treated to other numbers which added to the Christmas spirit. They tackled complicated rhythms and harmonies with ease. This was a wonderful way to kick off the Holiday Season here at Blue Skies. Our next concert will be on Sunday, Jan 19 at 3pm. We will hear some familiar melodies from our artists from Opera San Antonio. We will welcome Madeline Elizondo, Jeremiah Drake, Timothy Birt and Lisa Owens. Come and enjoy this taste of opera.

VILLAGE VOICES NEWS By Diana Greenly The Village Voices had a busy and exciting December, with concerts at Blue Skies West and East, The Mission, Freedom House, The Vista, and the main dining room at Blue Skies West. We are very thankful for the generous contribution from the Activities Coordinating Council. The contribution helps us to continue to purchase new music. The rehearsals for the spring program start on Tuesday, Jan 21 at 1:30 on the 3rd floor of Liberty House. Please join us if you like to sing and you can read music.

AIRCRAFT BONEYARD PRESENTATION By Dottie Conner On Wednesday, Jan 22 at 10am in the Roadrunner Lounge, new resident Jack Briggs will present highlights of the Davis- Monthan AFB aircraft boneyard tour in Tucson, Arizona. Jack was a docent on the tours through the boneyard for many years. He has photographs of the aircraft in storage there, and has fascinating, unusual

9 Deadline: Thursday, Jan 23 @ Noon: [email protected] Next Publication Date: Friday, Jan 31 stories about them. The boneyard is a huge area full of aircraft from all military services and some foreign countries. They are preserved there for possible future use and represent a valuable asset for the military services. Over 3,500 aircraft are preserved in this boneyard, the largest in the world! If you or your spouse ever flew during the period from the Vietnam War forward, chances are that your aircraft type might be stored there. Even if flying was not in your past, you are sure to be entertained and enlightened by Jack's talk about the treasure trove of aircraft in the boneyard - a documentary not to be missed!

LACKLAND SPOUSES CLUB JANUARY LUNCHEON By Lee Wells Our Lackland Spouses Club (LSC) January luncheon will be at Blue Skies of Texas West in the Roadrunner Lounge on Tuesday, Jan 28. Check in: 10:45am. Lunch: 11am - 1pm. Our guest speaker will be our Blue Skies of Texas CEO, Lt Gen Darrell Jones, USAF (Ret). After the luncheon, the Blue Skies Marketing Department will offer tours of a Towers apartment and one of our other homes as well as a tour of Freedom House. A bus will be provided for the tour. Menu: Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti, (Vegetarian alternative – Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti), Italian Wedding Cake, coffee, tea & water. Cost: BST members will have a catering charge of $17 added to their monthly statement. Guests will be charged $18 which includes tax. A bus has been scheduled for BSTE members / residents. It will depart at 10:30am and return at 1pm. All LSC residents (East & West) who wish to attend must call Lee Wells for more information and to make a reservation. Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon, Tuesday, Jan 21. BSTE members who want to ride the bus also must sign the bus reservation list in the Activity book in the BSTE CC room. It’s not too late to join the LSC. The January half- year membership fee is $20 (no fee for widows).

JANUARY GATEWAY CLUB APPRECIATION NIGHT By Ken Wells "Appreciation Night" will be on the fourth Tuesday, Jan 28, at the Lackland Gateway Club. The cost is $12.50 for Club members and $15.50 for non-members. Good Food - Great Price. Menu: Lobster Bisque Soup; Southwest Salad w/ Avocado Dressing; Beef Tenderloin w/ Port Wine Sauce; Chicken Breast Stuffed with Crème Cheese, Mushrooms, Chives, topped with a Champagne Sauce; Pork Loin Stuffed with dried fruit; mixed wild rice; parsley red potatoes; steamed broccoli with Hollandaise sauce; mixed vegetables; freshly-baked yeast rolls; fresh fruit salad; assorted miniature desserts; and red velvet cake. A DJ will be providing music for your listening and dancing pleasure. All Blue Skies of Texas residents are welcome, and Club members may use their discount coupons for food. A sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Activity Signup Booklet in CC1 at both campuses. Please sign up no later than Monday, Jan 27 at noon to ride the bus. If you have signed up for the bus but have decided to drive or can no longer go, please remove your name from the list by noon on Tuesday, Jan 28. The bus will depart BST 10 Deadline: Thursday, Jan 23 @ Noon: [email protected] Next Publication Date: Friday, Jan 31

West at 4:30pm and pick up BST East participants at 4:45pm. Return trip will depart the club at 7pm. There is no transportation charge for this event. Appreciation night will now be held four times a year, on the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October.

GADABOUTS By Betty Robertson The first event of the New Year will be held on Wednesday, Feb 5, when the Gadabouts will be dining at home for our annual Valentine Luncheon, at 11:30am in the Roadrunner Lounge. Following lunch, our annual planning of outings for the year 2020 will be held. All widows, widowers, singles and caregivers are welcome. Please sign up in the Gadabouts folder located in CC3 before noon on Monday, Feb 3. We look forward to seeing you there.

SMART DRIVER COURSE By Al Wesson The next course is Friday, Feb 7, 12:30-5pm in CC2. AARP has dedicated considerable time and resources to creating the best possible Driving Safety course using extensive curriculum research. The Smart Driver Course features the most informative and relevant content from previous editions – updated to reflect the latest driver safety and transportation innovations – bundled with fresh information based on new research, expert recommendations and volunteer and participant insights. Most auto insurance companies give a premium discount to those who complete the course. You must attend the course once every three years to be eligible for the discount. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Sign-up sheets are in CC3.

TAXES! TAXES! TAXES! By Al Wesson Tax assistance will begin on Wednesday, Feb 5 for tax year 2019, and sign up for appointments will be at the Front Desk beginning Wednesday, Jan 15. Our tax assistance location will be Apartment 141. Taxes will be done on Wednesdays with appointment times at 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm, and on Thursday, appointment times will be 9am and 10:30am. Please call Al Wesson with any questions.

DYNAMIC SPEAKER FROM OUR MILITARY FAMILY! By Jim Conner Gail Joyce will be speaking to the Military Officers’ Association of America (MOAA) Satellite Chapter in a talk hosted by Marketing, on Monday, Feb 10 at 5 pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. Her talk is open to Marketing guests and current residents, but seating is limited and reservations are required. The reservation procedures are noted below. Social hour begins at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. A salmon or chicken entrée will be available for $24. You may view more menu options when you register.

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Gail lost her husband, LTC Larry Joyce, USA (Ret), to leukemia linked to Agent Orange exposure in Viet Nam. This tragedy is compounded by the fact that she also lost her son, Army Ranger Sgt James Casey Joyce, in Somalia during the “Black Hawk Down” incident in 1993. Joyce will share with us her story of loss, coping and surviving, and shed some light on assistance available from both government and non-government resources. Gail is a member of MOAA, serving at the national level on the MOAA Board and the Surviving Spouse Advisory Committee. She has spoken to groups all over the United States. This will be billed as a special event and registration is required. Call (210) 228- 9955 to make/pay your reservation, send a check made payable to MOAA-AC to PO Box 340497, Ft. Sam Houston, TX 78234 or pay online at www.alamomoaa.org. Contact Jim directly with questions. Don’t miss this special opportunity.

SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN / DIC “WIDOWS TAX” By Ralph Kelly On Friday, December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This Act contains a provision that will completely eliminate the Survivor Benefit Plan / Dependency Indemnity Compensation (SBP/DIC) offset, commonly referred to as the “Widows Tax”, by January 2023. Currently, purchased SBP annuities are offset by the amount of any benefit payable under the VA DIC program. SBP is not a government gratuity benefit; rather, it is a type of insurance purchased out-of-pocket by military retirees for their survivors, while DIC is a VA benefit intended to provide some semblance of financial security to spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected condition. Upon the retiree's death, the SBP annuity is paid monthly to eligible beneficiaries; however, if a surviving spouse is also entitled to DIC, the SBP benefit is reduced by the amount of the DIC benefit. When DIC benefits are payable but the monthly rate is equal to, or greater than, the monthly SBP payment amount, beneficiaries lose the entire SBP payment. Thousands of survivors of military retirees are adversely affected by this unfair offset between SBP and DIC benefits. The Act will remove the offset incrementally by one-third in January 2021, a second third in January 2022, and the final third in January 2023, thereby allowing surviving spouses to receive both the purchased SBP annuities and their earned DIC benefits. The law will not be retroactive; therefore, recoupment of offsets from previous years will not be provided. If a widow is receiving both SPB & DIC, no further action is needed at this time. Widows or widowers that did not file for DIC, and whose deceased military spouse had a service- connected disability, should consider discussing their eligibility with a Veterans Service Organization to see if they should consider filing a VA DIC Claim. For more information, please contact Ralph Kelly (see Resident Roster for phone), Chapter Service Officer, Military Order of the Purple Heart.

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VILLAGE WEST DECORATIONS – JUDGING RESULTS By Roger Hansen, Residents’ Council The judges have toured and evaluated the wonderful decorations we have around this scenic community. The Cox Family Singers performed at our gathering on Sunday, and after the wonderful songs, our residents boarded buses to tour our well- decorated campus. After much contemplation, the judges have awarded the following: Balconies: First place, Mike and Marguerite Fox, # 713; Second place, Lyn Henderson, # 745; Third place, Daniel and Janice Collin, # 626. Best house: First place, Ralph and Edie Kelly, # 2604; Second place, Betty Robertson, # 840; Third place to two houses, Mike and Kathie Kulikowski, # 2701, and Al and Kathy Ramsey, # 2703. Cul-de-sac, in place order: 2600s; 1300s; 1200s. Congratulations to all for the excellent decorations! And Honorable Mention goes to the Front Gate, providing a most pleasing and comforting entrance to our community.

NOTES FROM THE DRAC By Robert Ferre, DRAC Secretary The DRAC Agenda and Minutes from every meeting are available in binders in the Library and in CC3 within one week following a DRAC meeting. DRAC Minutes are also forwarded to the Resident Council and included in their published minutes. Any resident should also be able to get a copy via email from their area’s DRAC representative if they wish. DRAC officers elected for the 2020 DRAC: Chairperson - Bill Ball; Vice-Chairperson - Jim Kellogg; Secretary - Robert Ferré “Did You Know?” *You can easily make dinner reservations online choosing the date, number of people and time you want up to two weeks in advance. Go to https://tableagent.com/sanantonio/blue-skies-of-texas-west/table-choice. *You can ask for entrées on the “Always Available” menu to be prepared without seasoning at evening meals, and various protein choices from the Grill are available at lunch if you ask the cook NOT to season the dish.

NOVEMBER 2019 FISHING DERBY RESULTS By Layne Perelli On Saturday, Nov 23, the BSTW Fishing Derby for Employees and their families was held under beautiful blue, but very chilly skies. The perseverance, determination, and skill of Sabastan Orozco (10), son of Raul and Sandra, earned him a $20 prize for the largest bluegill caught. His proud grandfather, Santiago Caro, works in Blue Skies Resident Services. Thanks to BSTW Fishing Club members Alan Chalfont, Charley Michel, Hal Lutz, Ralph Kelly, and Layne Perelli for their help in making the Tournament a success. And special 13 Deadline: Thursday, Jan 23 @ Noon: [email protected] Next Publication Date: Friday, Jan 31 thanks to the Maintenance Department for providing the needed support equipment.

ACTIVITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL By Duane Young, ACC Chair The Activities Coordinating Council membership meeting was held on Thursday, Dec 5 in the Roadrunner Lounge. Donations for the 2019 year met expenses, balancing the current budget. The budget for 2020, including all activities, was reviewed and approved. Projected donations are expected to balance that budget. Officers of the Executive Committee were nominated and elected: Tom Reedy, Treasurer; Connie Connolly, Secretary; Gary Bowman, Vice Chairman; Duane Young, Chairman. We thank all who attended and voted; the meeting was indeed spirited. These are your activities and are funded entirely by your donations. We urge you to take an active role.

ENCOURAGING FUTURE SCIENTISTS By Al Wesson Seven Blue Skies residents volunteered as judges for the John Jay Science & Engineering Fair on Saturday, Dec 7. Left to right: Jim Conner, Bob Stuckert, Susan Stuckert, Rich Gardner, Robert Nettleship, Mike Farino and Layne Perelli. The exhibits were amazing at this school fair, one of the largest in Texas. The San Antonio Independent School District expressed its gratitude for the expertise and time donated by these residents.

GREAT COURSES DISCUSSION GROUP By Allan Novak The Great Courses Discussion Group at the Castroville Library is currently offering a course entitled “Fall and Rise of China,” Monday evenings, 6:30-8:00pm at the Castroville Public Library. The course examines the events behind China’s new global presence. It is presented as a series of video lectures by UCLA Professor Richard Baum, Ph.D., followed by brief discussion periods. Please join us to develop an understanding of Chinese policies which have created the most important new force in today’s world. There is no cost, and new participants are welcome at any time. . For more information, please call the library at 830-931-4095.

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THE FIRST STEP TO PREVENT YOUR NEXT FALL By Barbara Boucher, Ph.D., Resident Expert in Fall Prevention This past summer I was asked to repeat the presentation on fall prevention I gave to BST residents in Independent Living on September 7, 2018. My opening sentence was: There’s a whole lot o’ gambling going on here! Leading to a slide stating: WELCOME TO FALLDOWN CASINO! The gist of that presentation was to help each resident self-evaluate their own gambling risk of falling. For those of you who missed the first Fall Prevention presentation, and as a reminder for those who did see it, the content will be provided in monthly columns here in the resident section of The Roadrunner newsletter during 2020. At the same time, for those who are in denial certain of their own ability to stay upright, the information in these articles will allow you to assess everyone else’s risk. Monthly columns for a year seem to fit a 12-step program metaphor. So, stand, say your first name and state how long it has been since your last fall – all in the privacy of your own home anonymously. STEP 1 We admitted we were powerless over aging – that our lives had become unmanageable by trying to live the same as when we were younger. The first step in Fall Prevention is recognizing your risk for falling. An unwillingness to change your lifestyle to be safer or healthier puts you at risk for falling. An example of resistance to change is refusal to use a cane or walker. The need for an assistive device is evident when the resident puts their hand on furniture, the bar on the wall or another person while walking. The furniture, the bar on the wall or another person are poor substitutes for a properly-fit assistive device that has been provided with training from a therapist. Don’t be surprised to read that nearly every risk can be reduced with the help of a therapist. And, at the risk of sliding into multiple metaphors, meet the mascot for this series:

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THRIFT SHOP – DONATING FURNITURE By Susan Shumaker To donate furniture, please follow these simple guidelines: 1. Furniture must be in clean, usable condition (no rips or tears). 2. Call Blaine Craig at (Towers) or Susan Shumaker (see Resident Roster). We can meet with you to determine if we have space for your item. 3. Furniture pickups will be scheduled for either Tuesday or Thursday. 4. Mattresses must be clean on both sides. (Stained or dirty mattresses will not be accepted.) 5. Please DO NOT discard furniture in the lower level maintenance hallway. Call Larissa at Environmental Services (see Staff Directory for phone).

CHRISTMAS THANK YOU By Frank Sherman, Decoration Chairman A big THANK YOU to the Team Captains and all of you who helped put up our Christmas decorations! With so many kind hands doing the work, it went smoothly and speedily. I also thank Debbie Christian and her group of ladies who handled the Poinsettia sales and wrote the names on the stars for the Trees of Light, as well as the staff and residents who lent their time and talents to the Tree of Light Ceremony and baked the cookies. We had many good comments on our decorations this year. A heart-felt “Thank You” to my two special elves, Lily Shockley & Eleanor Frisch, who went the “extra mile” this year due to my heart operation. Once again, to ALL of you - Thank You!

FOLLIES THANK YOU By Marcia Tinsley The 2019 Follies was a huge success! The reason for this success was due to all 90 participants, who did a wonderful job. Thank you, each and every one of you. I loved the special bracelet with all the meaningful charms. It was my pleasure to work with all of you. Thank you especially to the presenters who made the difference. They made the Follies flow very smoothly. Hope to see you again next year!

THANK YOU – HANUKKAH PROGRAM By Shirley Neyhart The Hanukkah program would not have been possible without the help of Teresa Santana and Larissa Alejo and their helpers. Music provided by the Village Sweet Pipes and the ladies of the Village Voices was superb. Of course, any program does not always go according to plan, and so a special thank you to Father Rich Bendorf for rescuing me.

THANK YOU - RECOVERY By Mike Slominski Thank you all for your cards and prayers on my behalf during my recent illness. Your concern and kind words are deeply appreciated. It is yet another example that we are in fact members of a large family that cares for each other, and that our move to

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Blue Skies was the best decision we ever made. Looking forward to being back in circulation about mid-January.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT By Ingrid Smith Thank you for all the love and support you have shown me in this difficult time of my life. I appreciate all the cards, hugs and encouraging words. A special thank you to the Hospice Team who stood by my side.

RELIGION

STAFF CATHOLIC NEWS By Annie Moore

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 11:00am Mass - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation, in the High Flight Chapel. Saturdays - 11am Mass (for Sunday, by special dispensation of the Archbishop) in the High Flight Chapel. Second Saturday of the Month - Birthdays and Anniversaries will be recognized with a special blessing at Saturday Mass. Saturdays/Sundays - Freedom House: Catholic residents will be visited, beginning about 1:30pm, with Holy Communion and prayers. Wednesdays - 9am, Mass in High Flight Chapel. Following the first Wednesday Mass every month, Coffee & Theology will be held in the Roadrunner Lounge. Wednesdays - Sep-May, 3:00pm, Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room. Third Tuesdays - 10am, Catholic Council meets in Conference Room #110. Guests are welcome. First Thursdays - 1pm, Knights of Columbus Council 10593, Blue Skies Round Table in Conference Room #110. The Round Table meets on the first Thursday of each month. All Knights are invited to attend whether they belong to Council 10593 or not. Any man interested in joining the Knights is also welcome to attend. Fridays - Adoration 1-5pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel. St. Vincent de Paul, Castrovillle - First Saturday Donations. Pastoral Care - To meet privately with a priest for Reconciliation or Anointing, please contact Deacon Pat Benigno. Hospitals have a Catholic priest available, so please ask a staff member to contact him. Spiritual Direction - Fr. Rich Bendorf, OFM is available for spiritual counseling by appointment. If you are interested, please contact him by text or email.

JEWISH SERVICES INFORMATION Sabbath Eve Service meeting is held on Fridays at 4:30pm at Lackland’s Airmen Memorial Chapel.

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EPISCOPAL CHURCH By Dougie Clarke There is an Episcopal Service with the Holy Eucharist every Thursday at 3pm in the High Flight Chapel.

AFV II PROTESTANT CHURCH By Church Secretary, Carmen Perez Protestant Services: High Flight Chapel Willow Chapel 9:30am & 9:30am and 11am Freedom House 10:45am & Liberty House (Thurs 10:30am) Jan 5 D. Figueroa W. Knutson Jan 12 W. Knutson G. Richardson Jan 19 G. Richardson D. Figueroa Jan 26 W. Knutson D. Figueroa

This schedule is subject to change without notice.

Freedom House Worship Service - Held each Sunday at 10:45am. Communion offered. All are always welcome. Liberty House Worship Service - Held each Thursday at 10:30am. All are welcome. Communion is held the second Thursday of each month.

Bible Study and Weekday Service Schedule Tuesday Morning Bible Study – 9am in CC3. For more information, please contact Connie Wyckoff, 627-8340.

Wednesday Mid-week Service – held in the Willow Chapel, located in the Vista, at 10am. For more information, call the church office 210-568-3372 or Pastor Gil at 210-262-9550.

Ladies’ Bible Study has concluded its video entitled “One in a Million – Journey to your Promised Land” and will reconvene with a new study in the future. For more information, contact Ginny or Jo Dobbs (see roster for phone numbers).

Bible Study Fellowship each Thursday at 10am in Room 112. For more information, please contact Paddy Farino or Vickie Phelps.

Liberty House Bible Study - Meets on the first floor of Liberty House every Thursday at 3pm. Join us as we study how Scripture applies to our lives today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Dan Corcoran.

Interested in joining AFV II Protestant Church? If you desire to unite with Air Force Village II Protestant Church, you may transfer your membership by letter or statement, or request dual membership, whereby you retain membership in your present church. If you do not belong to a church, you may join by profession of faith; you may also join by reaffirmation of faith. Please speak to one of our pastors. 18 Deadline: Thursday, Jan 23 @ Noon: [email protected] Next Publication Date: Friday, Jan 31

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP By Vickie Phelps & Paddy Farino Our second year of Bible Study and Fellowship here at Blue Skies will be held each Thursday at 10am in Room 112. We will study, apply and share lesson in Acts and the Letters of the Apostles, seeing evidence of God’s spirit, the growth of His church and the unstoppable witness of His people. Mark your calendars, and plan to join us. If you have questions, please call Vickie or Paddy (see Resident Roster).

SUNDAY EVENING SERIES By Pat Caruana On the first Sunday of each month, we hold an evening video study of Ray Vander Laan’s archeology lectures on the Middle East and Biblical Israel. Lectures are held in the third floor theater of Liberty House at 7pm. Join us as we tour the ancient sights and listen to Mr. Vander Laan explain the historical significance of each site and how this history relates to Christian living today. Discussion time will follow.

PRAY FOR UNCLE SAM By Pat Caruana Residents, please pray for our nation on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. During that hour, you may come, pray and leave at any time; you don’t have to stay the entire hour. Uncle Sam needs our prayers!

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SPORTS, GAMES AND SCORES STAFF ROCK ’N ROLL MARATHON RACES 2019 By John MacIntyre The Rock n’ Roll Marathon races are the largest held in San Antonio. On Wednesday, Dec 11, over 18,000 runners from all 50 states and from 27 countries participated. Pictured at right, in the middle, are myself (West) and Hope Santos (Staff), who completed the Half Marathon, and Steve Wilson (East), at right, who ran the 10K. Also in December, Pat Perry (West), at left, ran the St Nick at Nite 10K at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. I had a really great time enjoying the half marathon. Ran all over downtown, up to Ft Sam, through Brackenridge Park which had a mile honoring fallen military in recent years. A running buddy of mine in Orlando suggested we run our races as Pearl Harbor Remembrance races. He ran the Orlando Half the day before our race in Navy gear, and I ran that day in Army gear.

BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Tom Carter Join us to play the fastest-growing sport in the USA and have some fun with other BST residents and guests. We play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the BST West tennis courts from 8-10am, weather permitting. Pickleball is played on a small court (about one-half of a tennis court), and provides seniors an ideal way to get exercise. Gender or strength is of no advantage in this sport. We have the required paddles, balls, nets, etc.; so come out, and we’ll provide instructions

20 Deadline: Thursday, Jan 23 @ Noon: [email protected] Next Publication Date: Friday, Jan 31 and show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Helen Vanderneck, Don & Debbie Christian, Keith & Susan Shumaker or Tom Carter. Also, indoor courts and Pickleball equipment are available at Lackland AFB Medina Annex Fitness Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Medina hours are Mon-Fri, 5am-9pm and Sat/Sun/Holidays, 8am-4pm.

BUNCO By Betty Chalfont Ladies Bunco meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7pm in CC3. No prior knowledge of the game or experience is required! We just have a lot of fun getting together and laughter can definitely be heard down the hall! If you are interested in a fun-filled relaxing evening, come join us. If you have any questions, contact Betty Chalfont (see Resident Roster).

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE By Gayl Ganskow If you are familiar with the card game Gin Rummy, you have a head start to understanding "MJ." There are no playing cards here because in MJ you mix, pick, discard and arrange your tiles in combinations for a winning hand. The ideal game is played with four players; however, 2-3 players can play and have a great time as well. Come and enjoy! We play three times a week, no sign up, just show up. Playing Sessions: Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm in CC3, All B&A days - 2nd Wednesday of each month, Card Room 112 (Card Room is located across from the Thrift Shop, first floor) Fridays in CC3 from 1-3:30pm, and Saturdays in CC2 from 1-3:30pm.

BRIDGE RESULTS By Ellen Parkhill, Reporter Monday, Dec 2 1. B. Hood / D. Skucas 2. A. Wesson / C. Wyckoff 3. K. Cole / E. Kendrex 4. D. Neubrand / E. Parkhill Thursday Night, Dec 5 1. B. Tanguy / A. Wesson (slam) 2. B. Hood / R. McCarthy 3. K. Cole / E. Kendrex 4. J. Kellogg / C. Wyckoff Monday, Dec 9 1. A. Wesson / C. Wyckoff 2. J. Tuttle / A. Wood (slam) 3. J. Cawood / H. Elliott 4. B. Hood / D. Skucas 5. K. Andrews / B. Linn Thursday Night, Dec 12 1. Skucas 2. Parkhills (2 slams) 3. K. Cole / E. Kendrex 4. J. Kellogg/C. Wyckoff Monday, Dec 16 1. H. Elliott / S. Ulring 2. R. Bates / B. Linn (slam) 3. L. Shockley / B. Tanguy (slam) 4. K. Fair / G. Skucas 5. D. Neubrand / A. Wheeler Thursday Night, Dec 19 1. B. Christopherson / A. Wood 2. Parkhills (slam) 3. G. Skucas / A. Wheeler 4. G. Alloway / S. Ulring

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BOCCE By David Capito The Bocce court has been refurbished, and is now ready for the fun to start. If you are already a player and need a competitor, or are new to the game and need instructions, give me a call (see Resident Roster). I have a roster of names that I can send you, or I will show you the simple rules of the game. If you would like to be on the roster, give me a call. The bocce balls, rules of the game and scoreboard are in the building which is supposed to be open from 6am-10pm (court is lighted). If the room is locked, call the Front Desk for assistance. Bocce is a very simple game played in many countries, especially in Europe, so try it and you will be amazed at the fun and relaxation it provides. It definitely lowers my blood pressure!!!

BST WEST TENNIS By Dan Collin Here we add a tribute to Col Buzz Trustin who demonstrated that tennis can be a source of great fun and good exercise well up into our tenth decade. Our newest participant is much younger but had not played for 32 years, and is now terrorizing us all with his hard strokes and serves. If you’ve ever played the game, please come out and join our small group on Monday and Friday mornings. You can rekindle your muscle memory and rhythm with our ball machine or the curved backboard, and the courts are open for play or practice at any time (except early Tues, Thurs and Sat mornings for Pickleball). We play at a level which may be dissimilar to tennis as you knew it years ago. We do not resemble high school or college athletes. Some of us even serve underhand, and most of us have learned the art of saying “yours” and telling ourselves to “let it go”, but we have FUN and would love to share our JOY with YOU. Who will replace Buzz Trustin?

WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG By Martha Wesson December was a great month for our group, as we had a more evenly distributed list of winning hands and winning players than usual. Some highlights: when Abby was up 69 points, Annie won the Hand of the Day, and Marilyn had all four jokers to win with Dragon Lineup. The best day of all was on the 17th when we had our annual party in the LeMay Room, which we all enjoyed tremendously. We had an early fantastic potluck lunch at four tables, and then we played all afternoon. Carolyn had a Bouquet, Martha had a Hand from Heaven, and we reverted to the usual abundance of “Idiot” hands. Thank you Annie for all your hard work for this fun party! We will be starting up again on Tuesdays in January at 1pm in CC3, so please feel free to join us.

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LIBERTY HOUSE

B Highlights of January Activities b Wednesday, Jan 1 – Bingo, Activities Room, 3:15pm – LH Office Closed Thursday, Jan 2 – Church, Third FloorSTAFF Lounge, 10:30am; Bible Study, Activ. Room, 3pm Friday, Jan 3 – Baking Cinnamon Rolls, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Saturday, Jan 4 – Resident Choice Movie, LH Lobby, 3:15pm Monday, Jan 6 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 7 – Making Crafts, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Wednesday, Jan 8 – Podiatry will see the LH Residents, 2nd floor, 9:30am; Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm; Bingo, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Thursday, Jan 9 – Church, Third Floor Lounge, 10:30am; Bible Study, Activ. Room, 3pm Friday, Jan 10 – Wine and Cheese Social, LH Lounge, 2:30pm Saturday, Jan 11 – Ice Cream Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm Monday, Jan 13 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 14 – Baking Cookies, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Wednesday, Jan 15 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm; Bingo, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Thursday, Jan 16 – Bible Study, Activ. Room, 3pm Friday, Jan 17 – Popcorn Day, Main Front Desk, 2pm Saturday, Jan 18 – Resident Choice Movie, LH Lobby, 3:15pm Monday, Jan 20 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 21 – LH Dining Out Trip, 3:15pm Wednesday, Jan 22 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm; Bingo, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Thursday, Jan 23 – Church, Third Floor Lounge, 10:30am; Bible Study, Activ. Room, 3pm Friday Jan 24 – Ice Cream Sundae Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm Saturday, Jan 25 – Ice Cream Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm Monday, Jan 27 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 28 – Making Crafts, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Wednesday, Jan 29 – Exercise with Hope, LH Lounge, 2pm; Bingo, Activ. Room, 3:15pm Thursday, Jan 30 – Church, Third Floor Lounge, 10:30am; Bible Study, Activ. Room, 3pm Friday Jan 31 – Ice Cream Sundae Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm

Calendar is subject to change without notice to time, date, or event taking place. Self-Directed Activities are daily; resident-geared, and include evening hours.

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THE VISTA

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STAFF

Wednesday, Jan 1 – Happy New Year’s, Rose Bowl Parade 8am, Music and Memory (M & M) 11am, Bingo 3pm Thursday, Jan 2 – Day Care Kids 10:30am, Short Stories 11am, Sorry 3pm Saturday, Jan 4 – Chapel 11am, M & M 3:30pm Sunday, Jan 5 – Sunday Service 9:30am, Sunday Fellowship 11am Monday, Jan 6 – Music w/Fidel 10am, Short Stories 11am Tuesday, Jan 7– Resident Council 3:30pm, Music w/Mann’s 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 8 – Devotion 10am, M & M 11am, Bingo 3pm Thursday, Jan 9 – Short Stories 11am, Solitaire 3pm Friday, Jan 10 – National Hot Tea 3pm Monday, Jan 13 – Music w/ Fidel 10am, Short Stories 11am, Music w/ Carlos 3pm Tuesday, Jan 14 – Vista Outing 11am, Music w/Manns 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 15 – Devotion 10am, M & M 11am, Bingo 3pm Thursday, Jan 16 – Short Stories 11am, Cooking Demo 3pm Saturday, Jan 18 - Music w/ Ajejandro 6:30pm Monday, Jan 20– Music w/Fidel 10am, Short Stories 11am, B&A Party 3pm Tuesday, Jan 21 – Music w/ Manns 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 22 - Devotion 10am, M & M 11am, Bingo 3pm Friday, Jan 24 – National Peanut Butter Sandwich 3pm Monday, Jan 27 – Music w/Fidel 10am Tuesday, Jan 28 – Line Dancing 10am, Vista Outing 11am, Music w/Manns 6:30pm Wednesday, Jan 29 – Devotion 10am, M & M 11am, Bingo 3pm

Calendar is subject to change without notice to time, date, or event taking place. Self-Directed Activities (SDA) are resident-geared, with personal choice to include watercolors, pencil art, manicures (upon request), and evening hours. Please ask Nursing if you have any questions. Pet Therapy dogs (Rex & Bruno) visit weekly. The Super Bowl is in February!

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FREEDOM HOUSE

B b Activities Highlights STAFF Wednesday, Jan 1 – Tournament of Roses Parade, 10am; Afternoon Matinée, 2pm Thursday, Jan 2 – Spiritual Journey (Phase 2), 10:30am; Sing Fit, 2pm Friday, Jan 3 – Which President Had Pets? 2pm Saturday, Jan 4 – Bingo, 2pm Monday, Jan 6 – Arts and Crafts (Suncatchers), 2pm Tuesday, Jan 7 – Bingo, 2pm Wednesday, Jan 8 – Noodle Ball, 10:30am Thursday, Jan 9 – Sing Fit, 2pm Friday, Jan 10 – Arts and Crafts, 2pm Saturday, Jan 11 – Bingo, 2pm Monday, Jan 13 – Music by Carlos (Caughron), 1:45pm Tuesday, Jan 14 – Bingo, 2pm Wednesday, Jan 15 – National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, 2pm Thursday, Jan 16 – Sing Fit, 2pm Friday, Jan 17 – Sangria & Cheese Social, 2pm Saturday, Jan 18 – Bingo, 2pm Monday, Jan 20 – Spam Tasting, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 21 – Bingo, 2pm Wednesday, Jan 22 – Childcare Visits, 10:30am Thursday, Jan 23 – “Guess That Famous Blonde”, 2pm Friday, Jan 24 – Exercise, 11am; Chat Social, 2pm Saturday, Jan 25 – Bingo, 2pm Monday, Jan 27 – Exercise, 11am; Cookies and Coffee, 2pm Tuesday, Jan 28 – Music by Carlos, 2pm Wednesday, Jan 29 – Noodle Ball, 10:30am Thursday, Jan 30 – Sing Fit, 2pm

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