Cultivate Possibility. Ignite Opportunity. Inspire Amazing. Special Events
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
August 2019 Gazette A Newsletter for the Members of the Garlands of Barrington PLEASE WELCOME At our last New Member Reception- Ruth Weiler, Peggy Clough, Gary Cooper, Marty Istvan, Carolyn Husemoller. PHOTO FINISH Carleen Smith wins the Garlands Gallop. CATCH OF THE DAY Dick Van Egeren caught a 26 inch 8lb Walleye in Lake Geneva on Sunday, June 23rd. CRUISING THE CHICAGO RIVER Rebecca Blickenstaff, Rich Winsor, and Dorothy Winsor enjoy the sun while touring Chicago’s architecture by boat. 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL 60010 thegarlands.com | 847-756-3000 Cultivate Possibility. Ignite Opportunity. Inspire Amazing. Special Events Reservations for all activities/events: We sometimes need to invite walk-ins to wait until those who have reserved a spot are seated. Saturday Birthday Bash with Mark Streder and Rachel Peterson - rsvp to *07 AUG 3 Robie Lounge 1:30-2:30 pm Pianist Mark Streder and Vocalist Rachel Peterson will perform a wide variety of music from the Great American Songbook, including the award-winning Broadway shows and classic Hollywood Musicals. We all sing “Happy Birthday” to those celebrating a birthday, but everyone is encouraged to attend and enjoy coffee, tea, cake, and sugar-free cookies. Thursday Martina Mathisen Presents Sacagawea: AUG 8 Adventures with Lewis & Clark - rsvp to *07 2:00-3:00 pm Performing Arts Center We’re all familiar with Lewis and Clark, the men who explored and charted the western half of the United States, but how much do we know of their companion Sacagawea? This incredible Lemhi Shoshone tribeswoman was indispensable to the most significant journey in U.S. history. Sacagawea: Adventures with Lewis and Clark will immerse you in her life, experiences, and incredible journey into the Louisiana Purchase. If you’ve seen Martina’s Six Wives of Henry VIII or Marie Antoinette, you know what an education and joy her performances are. Friday Craft in the Afternoon - rsvp to *07, limit 12 crafters AUG 9 Wellness Hallway 1:00-2:00 pm We’re going to prepare/work on more fleece blankets for Phil’s Friends, a not-for-profit organization which makes cards, soft fleece blankets, and more for children undergoing treatment in hospitals. If there’s time, we’ll also make cards for the kids. Friday Young At Heart - rsvp to *07 AUG 9 Performing Arts Center 7:00-8:00 pm The local musical group, Onstage Majority, launched a new quintet project called Always Young: five harmony-loving vocalists/instrumentalists. Members of Always Young have been full time members of Dave Major and the Minors and the Onstage Majority, graduated from Second City’s Improvisation School in Chicago, shared stages with Henry Mancini, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve Allen, Vic Damone, Danny Thomas, Bobby Rydell, Mel Torme, and Liza Minnelli, performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, appeared on The Mike Douglas Show and public television’s WTTW, providing the music for the Emmy Award-winning Gus Giordano Dance Group. You’ll have fun at this concert! Sunday Cameron Edwards: Keys to Inspire - rsvp to *07 AUG 11 Robie Lounge 3:30-4:30 pm Cameron is a pianist devoted to devotion. The mission of Keys to Inspire is to exalt and spread the gospel through music that motivates. 2 Special Events Friday Peter Miletic Concert - rsvp to *07 AUG 16 Surround Sound Theater 7:00-8:00 pm With his big personality and loads of talent, Peter wowed all who attended the February 2 Birthday Bash. We’re thrilled to have him back! Invite friends or come on your own for this super-fun show (remember to rsvp). Peter will lead us through standards, classic jazz, and swing. He clearly loves performing these beautiful melodies as well as a little Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond. Saturday The Garlands Annual Progressive Dinner - rsvp to *07 AUG 17 Begins in Timbers Lounge 4:30 pm A progressive dinner is a party where each course is eaten in a to approx different member’s home. You progress from home to home – 8:30 pm like a potluck but extended across three or four locations. After appetizers in Timbers Lounge, each pair of members meets up with two other pairs for salad/and or soup in one apartment; the main course in a second apartment, and desert in a third apartment. Lynn in Activities will do all the organizing and give every pair an itinerary! If you are not already a pair, your part is to choose a friend (or let us choose one for you) and, together, offer one course for six people (including you and your buddy) and set a table for six in your home. The only requirement is that the course you offer be ready to go at the start of the evening so you can enjoy the other courses and not be running home to prep. Your table may be casual (even paper plates) or fancy. You can cook or order take-out. The goal is to have a relaxed, fun, evening visiting with each other! Last year’s Progressive Dinner was a blast, and the enjoyment only increases as more members participate. You WILL end the Progressive Dinner with deepened friendships and great memo- ries. So jump in! The last date to sign up for this is Tuesday, August 6. When you sign up, please include the fol- lowing information: 1) partner name or whether you need a partner; 2) what course you’d like to offer; whether you’re offering the course in your home or your partner’s; and your email -ad dress. On Monday, August 12, participants will receive the Progressive Dinner schedule. You’re sure to end the night with deepened friendships and great memories! Thursday New Member Reception - rsvp to *07 AUG 22 Robie Lounge 4:30-6:00 pm Longtime Garlands members reach out to greet new members, who receive a corsage to wear during the reception. Introductions begin at 5:00 pm, followed by a group photograph. Enjoy cheese and crackers while you mingle. Friday Instant Pot/Crockpot Cooking (and Eating!) AUG 23 with Ann Wayne - rsvp to *07 11:00 am- Surround Sound Theater 12:00 pm Ann’s relaxed and fun class has become a fixture here at The Garlands. As we age, our need for nutrient-rich meals increases. Ann will demonstrate how to prepare nutrient-dense soups quickly and easily. As always, Ann provides recipes and generous portions of the day’s fare (and usually a little dessert!). Reserve your spot, and bring your appetite. 3 Special Events - Save the Date! Monday Special Concert: Frederick Moyer, Classical Pianist - rsvp to *07 SEP 2 Performing Arts Center 7:00-8:15 pm Concert pianist Frederick Moyer first performed with the Boston Symphony and The Boston Pops as a teenager and made his Carnegie Recital Hall debut at 25. He has appeared as piano soloist with the Cleveland, Phila- delphia and Minnesota Orchestras; the St. Louis, Dallas, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Houston, Singapore, Netherlands Radio, Latvian, Iceland, and London Symphony Orchestras; the Buffalo, Hong Kong, and Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestras; the National Symphony Orchestra of Brazil; and the major orchestras of Australia. His 22 recordings on the Biddulph, GM, and JRI labels comprise works by over thirty composers. George Walker, 1996 Pulitzer Prize winner, composed for him. And he’ll be here at The Garlands to play for us! While the music – time-honored favorites as well as pieces the audience may be hearing for the first time – takes center stage, Moyer punc- tuates his virtuoso playing with brief anecdotes about the composers and his own contagious passion for music in all its forms. A MoyerCam projection system allows the audience to watch his hands throughout the program. CDs ($15) and books will be available after the perfor- mance. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted. This is a Don’t Miss! Friday Betsey Means/WomenLore Present Democracy In America: SEP 6 Jane Addams - rsvp to *07 2:00-3:00 pm Performing Arts Center Drop-in at Hull House, where you’ll have tea with Jane Addams. If you’ve seen Betsey’s Holocaust survivor Alicia Appleman-Jurman or Emily Dickenson and others, you know the amount of research and rehearsal that goes into each gem of a performance. Thursday Elgin Symphony Orchestra Listeners Club - rsvp to *07 SEP 12 Performing Arts Center 2:00-3:00 pm Led by the fascinating and enthusiastic music lecturer, composer, and radio personality Jim Kendros. Friday Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Falconaires Orchestra Performance - rsvp to *07 SEP 13 Performing Arts Center 7:00-8:00 pm This 17-piece big band will be performing around the theme “When Music Was Music.” Seating is limited for these two Elgin Symphony Orchestra events; sign up early! Deeper descriptions to come in the September Gazette. Monday Barbara Rinella Presents A Tribute to George and SEP 23 Barbara Bush: Luncheon and a Show - rsvp to *07 11:30 am- Performing Arts Center 2:00 pm 11:30 am, Shopping (Jewelry by Betsy); 12:00 pm, Luncheon; 1:00 pm, Performance. $26 for members and your guests. This amount will be billed to your account and does not come from F&B allotment. Barbara Rinella, who dramatized Barbara Bush: A Memoir in 1994 (and was even thanked personally by the author), could not resist the opportunity to create this special program to give tribute to true American Heroes! This new program will be based on two wonderful books written by the Bush’s grandchildren, George and Barbara Bush, A Great American Love Story and Sisters First, Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.