At The Garlands, we believe that the secret to happiness and joyful longevity is a healthy balance of physical and mental fitness, a sense of community and a positive attitude. Our members feel better, age better and live better with this inspiring approach we call Inspira! Gazette Garlands of Barrington FEEL Beter. AGE Beter. LIVE Beter. A Newsletter for the Members of the NOVEMBER 2020 Marianne Lenz, Carol Brenner, Janet Zilkowski, and JoAnne Westerman made whimsical fall art with Kaleidoscope instructor Courtney. Wendell Smith is working on his mind, body and balance during the outdoor Tai Chi class. Marilyn Laystrom enjoyed our Tai Chi class all summer AND noticed that her balance improved! Breataking View Garlands Team Members bring their best every day. ... in every season! 1000 Garlands Lane, | Barrington, IL 60010 FEEL Beter. AGE Beter. LIVE Beter. thegarlands.com | (847) 756-3000 Here’s What’s Happening Safety Measures for Events in the Performing Arts Center 1. Please reserve with the Concierge (*07), who will give you a reservation number, which you need for entry. Limited seating in the PAC. Must have a reservation number. 2. The PAC doors open 10 - 15 minutes before show time. Check-in at the back PAC door; wear a mask up to the bridge of your nose, and sanitize your hands before entering. 3. PAC chairs are spaced six feet apart, and seating is limited. 4. The PAC is thoroughly sanitized before each performance. If there is any kind of treat or beverage, please throw out your trash and leave nothing behind. 5. Thank you for keeping each other safe! Questions? Call Lynn Adams, Lifestyles/Activities Director (*13). Tuesday Just Talk - on Zoom on your computer Nov 3 In this member-run, loosely-guided gathering, you can discuss or 10:00 am- raise any subject you like and hear other members’ views on the 11:00 am topic. This group is proof that people of opposing thoughts can and carry on civil discourse and find humor and friendship. Please Tuesday contact Garlands member Tom Banfield (31400) with questions Nov 17 or to register for the Zoom gathering. Because this group is 10:00 am- currently meeting online, you must have access to a computer, 11:00 am tablet, or smartphone to participate. Wednesdays - 9:30 am-11:00 am (No class on 11/25) Kaleidoscope Art School at The Garlands -rsvp *07 for each class, Live in the Performing Arts Center Our delightful instructor Courtney takes you through an art piece each week. No experience is needed; however, if you’re already a practicing artist, you will learn something new. Courtney brings all supplies and describes each class below. Nov 4: Watercolor Wildflowers The beauty, color, and complexity of nature come to life. Nov 11: Starry Night Inspiration Van Gogh inspires us to paint the color and movement of a Starry Night. Nov 18: Watercolor and Ink Gratitude Bookmarks Create a bookmark of thankfulness to gift or keep for yourself. Nov 25: No Class - Happy Thanksgiving! RSVP *07 Music at The Garlands Thursday On Screen in the Performing Arts Center Nov 5 This Music at The Garlands program features music and dance videos including “Moonlight 2:00 pm- in Vermont,” Fred Astaire and Cyd Charrise in “Dancing in the Dark,” “My Baby Just Cares for 3:00 pm Me,” sung by Harmony Keeney, and many others you may not have heard or seen in a while. FEEL Better. AGE Better. LIVE Better. 2 Here’s What’s Happening RSVP *07 Birthday Bash with Petra Van Nuis and Andy Brown Saturday Live in the Performing Arts Center Nov 7 Travel with Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown, who perform “Come 1:30 pm- Fly With Me,” “Far Away Places,” “When In Rome,” and more 2:30 pm beloved songs of flight. Petra and Andy, making music together since the Performing Arts High School, perform their swinging sounds near and far (Europe, Japan). Everyone sings “Happy Birthday, Garlands friends” to those celebrating November birthdays, and all members are invited to attend and enjoy a cupcake (individually packaged) by Pastry Chef Julie. RSVP *07 Betsey Means as Mary Kingsley Monday Live in the Performing Arts Center Nov 9 WomanLore’s one-woman performances – adapted directly 3:00 pm- from journals, autobiographies, and personal writings – offer 4:00 pm a complete theatrical experience, authentically costumed and designed, accurately evoking the era portrayed. While we’re staying put, let’s join intrepid Victorian explorer, Mary Kingsley (1862-1900), for her real-life adventures. An ichthyologist, Mary traveled to West Africa, lived among cannibals, and wrote two best-selling books, one of which is still No. 7 out of the 100 best travel books of all time through the National Geographic Society. We’re so happy to welcome Betsey Means (Emily Dickenson, Agatha Christie, Alicia Appleman-Jurman) back to The Garlands! RSVP *07 Veterans Day Lunch and Movie by Mon. Live and on Screen in the Performing Arts Center 11/9 12:15 pm, a Complimentary Deli Lunch for Veterans Wednesday (including SOS) and All-American Apple Pie. Nov 11 1:00 pm, Movie “To Hell and Back” 12:15 pm- Spouses and other members may purchase lunch for $10, billed 3:00 pm to your account (not part of monthly allotment). The movie “To Hell and Back” stars WWII hero Audie Murphy, as himself, the most decorated soldier of that war. Seating is limited: veterans receive priority reservations. If you are a veteran and do not wish to attend, we can arrange for a complimentary to-go lunch to be delivered to your home; but you MUST reserve (*07) by Mon, 11/9, and say “To-Go Lunch for a Veteran.” Lunches will be delivered after 12:30. RSVP *07 Garlands BINGO Thursday Live in the Performing Arts Center Nov 12 Encourage your friends to come and play this social game, maybe 1:00 pm- meet someone new, try to win fall-themed prizes, and enjoy the 2:00 pm company of others while staying safe. We hope to hear lots of BINGOs. Let’s win together! 3 Here’s What’s Happening RSVP *07 Dramatic Book Reviewer Jenny Riddle as Julie Tuesday Andrews -Live in the Performing Arts Center Nov 17 Book Clubs, you won’t want to miss this! In October Jenny 3:00 pm- brought us Diana Nyad’s book as well as a terrific selection of 4:00 pm books to consider reading. This month Jenny becomes Julie Andrews to present Home – A Memoir of My Early Years. Who was Julie Andrews before Mary Poppins and Maria Von Trapp? It’s all here: the story and the songs as well as suggestions for your next reading adventure, delivered by a true book lover. Once you experience Jenny bringing books to life, you’ll never pass up an opportunity to see her again. RSVP *07 Craft: Graham Cracker Gingerbread House for Your by Fri. Purse Shelf - Live in the Performing Arts Center 11/27 Craft with Lynn: when you arrive, your small “gingerbread house” Monday is already built. You can choose a (sanitized) packet of trimmings Nov 30 to personalize your whimsical decoration creation. Everyone is 1:00 pm- socially distanced but together listening to early holiday music. 2:00 pm SAVE THE DATE Sunday Winter Wonderland - Garlands Campus Dec 13 We will remember 2020 for so many reasons, including that this was the year we had 4:30 pm- to modify our traditional holiday celebration: Winter Wonderland. This year, Winter 7:00 pm Wonderland will be exclusively for Garlands members. In order to keep you safe, family members and team members and their families will sit this one out. This year, we’re looking at a more serene, communal, intimate experience together. This is a time not only to reach out to your friends but also, to a neighbor who could use some cheer. Offer to meet up at the Victorian Carolers, listen to the Strings together, or to join others and sample the goodies that will be found throughout. Members and team members must abstain from baking cookies, but Pastry Chef Julie will offer (individually-wrapped) treats. Our Gingerbread Village will still be magnificent. Live music will float in the air everywhere. The donation box for Toys for Tots will still stand in the 1000 Lobby, reminding us of the true meaning of the season. Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to this local charity. June Calling All Garlands Artists - Art Gallery by the Performing - July Arts Center -call Lynn *13 2021 Next summer – June and July – we’re showcasing an “Our Garlands” exhibit in the Art Gallery featuring member and team member art pieces of our beautiful campus, indoors and out. You can create and share paintings, drawings, photographs, and mixed media. Come to the Wednesday Kaleidoscope Art Classes to build up your confidence. Take photos now to paint or draw over the winter. Call Lynn in Activities (*13) with any questions. 4 Lifelong Learning Friday, Nov 13, 10:00-11:30 am - RSVP *13 Great Decisions with Gary Midkiff Artificial Intelligence: The Global Race for the New Frontier Zoom (on your or our computer) See your friends and exercise your brain! Monday, Nov 16, 2:00-3:00 pm - RSVP *07 You don’t need a Zoom account to attend online*, just access to the internet and an email address. A More Innocent Age with Myra Loris Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion Live in the Performing Arts Center program on world affairs. To order the book ($32) A nostalgic look back at growing up in the innocent, or ask any questions, please call Lynn, Director of often carefree and naive, world of the 1950s set Activities (*13), to let her know you’d like to join this against the backdrop of the much darker reality of vibrant group of thinkers! the Arms Race, the McCarthy Era, Jim Crow, and more.