Volume 42 - Issue 10 October 2015 Los Alamos Retired and Senior News THE NEWSLETTER OF TH E LOS ALAMOS RETIRED AND SENIOR ORGANIZATION Pauline Schneider, Executive Director Old Web Site: beseniorcenter.qwestoffice.net New Web Site: losalamosseniorcenter.com 20th Anniversary White Rock Senior Center had a 20th Anniversary party on August 3 at the White Rock Baptist Church. What a cele- bration it was! We even sang “Happy Birthday“ to us! Our friends at Aspen Ridge Lodge sponsored the entrees of salmon, BBQ, drinks and beans. Other food donations from Time Out Pizza, Smith’s and the Bandelier Grill rounded The 20th Anniversary party for the White Rock Senior Center out the first course. AARP provided deli- was well attended at the White Rock Baptist Church. cious cake for all. Equally enjoyable was the premiere of “Cheers for 20 Years” – a delightful video written by Mary Nunz and Mary Venable. It was produced by PAC 8 and starred many of our WRSC members. We were happy to honor the two Marys for their immense efforts on this project, and we are grateful to Annie Bard for all her work puting on such a party (while at the same time overseeing the move of the center!) Congratulations One of the two Anniversary cakes provided by AARP. WRSC and may the next 20 years be as successful as the first 20 have been! The Newsletter Staff Newsletter Dates Layout Editor - John Stewart Items Due: Monday, October 19 Proof Readers - Patsy Casias, Judy Dudziak, Editing: Wednesday, October 21 Kari Lier, Cathy Wiget, Gale Williams, Folding: Wednesday, October 28 and the BESC Staff. P a g e 2 Lads of Enchantment The Lads of Enchantment (LOE) will present Movies its 2015 Annual Barbershop Show at the Unit- 12:30, Fridays, ed Church of Los Alamos at 7:30 p.m. on the BESC nights of Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 2, Romancing the Stone, 1984 October 24. 106 min., rated PG This year’s show, “Journey Across the USA”, is produced and directed by LOE charter Michael Douglas, Danny DeVito, member and new Chorus Director, Maurice Kathleen Turner Sheppard. The LOE chorus and quartets will A romance writer sets off to Colombia to ransom set the mood in song as the show journeys to her kidnapped sister, and soon finds herself in the diverse sections of our beautiful na- middle of a dangerous adventure. tion. Among the songs are “Sound Celebra- tion”, “Home on the Range”, “River of no Re- October 9, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, turn”, “Shenandoah”, “Ebbtide”, “Under the 1947 Boardwalk”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “Yes 105 min., not rated Sir, That’s my Baby”, and “I’ll Fly Away”. Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris Karloff The second part of the show will feature Ster- Walter Mitty, the bashful, hen-pecked protagonist, ling Quartet, veteran entertainers from the is a mild-mannered magazine editor who escapes Southwest District of the Barbershop Harmo- from his dull, dreary reality in daydreams. Reality ny Society (BHS). Sterling won the South- and dreams collide when a mysterious damsel in west District Quartet Championship in 2002 distress turns to Walter for help. and, subsequently, became a four-time quar- ter-finalist at the Annual International Quartet October 16, The Majestic, 2001 Competition of the BHS. They have sung 152 min., rated PG throughout the US, in Canada and in Europe. Jim Carrey, Martin Landau, Bob Balaban For more details, visit Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets http://ladsofenchantment.org into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a Conference for Caregivers long-lost son. The NM Alzheimer’s Association will be host- ing a Family Caregiver Conference on Satur- October 23, Little Boy, 2015 day, November 14, from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 106 min., rated PG-13 at the Santa Claran Hotel in Espanola. This is Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, David Henrie a great opportunity to learn about services LITTLE BOY is a powerful and moving film about available in the community. a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift Question: When is a retiree's bedtime? your spirits as it reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has Answer: Three hours after he/she falls for his son. asleep on the couch. October 30, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 2015 Local Chapter 492 of AARP will have a short, 122 min., rated PG general meeting Wednesday, October 14, at Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy 12:30 p.m. in the BESC classroom. ALL As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a sin- members and interested parties are encour- gle remaining vacancy - posing a rooming predica- aged to attend and vote on the future plans ment for two fresh arrivals - Sonny pursues his ex- for the group. pansionist dream of opening a second hotel. P a g e 3 L e t ’ s E a t l u n c h Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., BESC. For reservations call 662-8922. It is essential for seniors wishing to dine at the BESC to make reservations. These can be made as late as 10:00 a.m. on the day that you wish to eat. You can also make them a month or a week in advance. Please cancel your reservations when you are unable to come. If you arrive with- out a reservation, it is likely that we will be able to feed you, but we ask that you wait until we have served most of our patrons who made reservations. Please be courteous and adhere to this request. Note: Only bread/pastries can be taken home. Fruit can be substituted for any dessert. Suggested donation for lunch is $4.00. Please do not request change for bills greater than $20.00. SALAD BAR EVERY DAY October 1 – 2 10/1 Thursday—Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Spinach, Roll, Tropical Fruit 10/2 Friday—Chicken Chile Cheese Soup, Biscuit, Chocolate Cake October 5 – 9 10/5 Monday—Grilled Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas, Biscuit, Cherry Cobbler 10/6 Tuesday—Lemon Cod, Wild Rice, Cauliflower, Carrots, Biscuit, Strawberry Yogurt 10/7 Wednesday—Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup, Roll, Diced Pears 10/8 Thursday—Beef Taco, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, Cantaloupe 10/9 Friday—Meatloaf, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Broccoli and Cauliflower w/ Cheese Sauce, Roll, Applesauce October 12 – 16 10/12 Monday—BESC Closed Columbus Day 10/13 Tuesday—Fish, Parsley Potatoes, Coleslaw, Wheat Roll, Chocolate Pudding w/Topping 10/14 Wednesday—Beef Stew, Steamed Cabbage, Corn Bread, Fruit Salad 10/15 Thursday—Oven Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Green Beans, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce, Cookie 10/16 Friday—Pork Posole, Garlic Bread Stick, Pumpkin Spice Cookie October 19 – 23 10/19 Monday—Chicken Pot Pie, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit Cocktail 10/20 Tuesday—Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, California Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Cantaloupe 10/21 Wednesday—BBQ Chicken, Fried Okra, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Roll, Peaches, Oatmeal Cookie 10/22 Thursday—Tilapia, Broccoli, Wheat Roll, Yogurt, Cherry Cobbler 10/23 Friday—Pork Loin, Stewed Tomatoes, Black-Eyed Peas, Cabbage, Corn Bread, Pears w/Cottage Cheese October 26 – 30 10/26 Monday—Dill Baked Fish, Wild Rice, Corn w/Peppers, Bread Stick, Pears w/Yogurt 10/27 Tuesday—Beef Tips, Egg Noodles, Peas and Carrots, Bread Stick, Mandarin Oranges, Oatmeal Cookie 10/28 Wednesday—Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Cookies 10/29 Thursday—Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice, Ice Cream w/Strawberries 10/30 Friday—Sweet ‘n’ Sour Pork, Pork Eggroll, Rice, Carrots, Wheat Roll, Pineapple Breakfast at White Rock Baptist Church 8:00 a.m. Wednesdays, WRBC P a g e 4 Friends of the Senior Center Board Activities and Announcements 1:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday, October 27, BESC Regularly Scheduled Activities LARSO Advisory Council AARP Smart Driver Course 10:30 a.m. Third Monday, October 19, BESC On Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., LARSO Board of Directors Gary Doolen will teach the Smart Driver Course at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 15, BESC the BESC. Call 662-8920 for a reservation. This Computers course may qualify you for a discount on automo- Computer Users Group (CUG) bile insurance. The 4-hour course is $15.00 for All users or potential users are welcome. Meetings AARP members and $20.00 for all others. Checks are at 10:00 a.m. first, third, and fifth Tuesdays at made out to AARP are required, no cash. The BESC; 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at course is open to those who are 50 or older as veri- WRSC. Various subjects are discussed at each meeting depending on the immediate interests of fied by their driver’s license. Seating space limits those present. On the first Tuesday a particular ef- the class to 15 participants. Bring a pencil, a ball- fort is made to deal with questions and problems point pen, and driver’s license. AARP members from beginners. Beginners are always welcome. should bring their AARP member cards. Mac Users Group (MUG) Adult Day Services MUG meets on the third Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in The Day Out the BESC classroom. This is a place to discuss your 8:00 a.m.