November 2015 Richmond Senior Center News 1168 Main Street (Second Floor) Wyoming, RI 02898 E-mail: [email protected] Mailing address: Richmond Senior Center c/o Richmond Town Hall 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898 Telephone—401-491-9404 Center Hours—Staffed Daily From the Chairman—Dennis McGinity M-F 8:30 am to Noon Note: The Center follows the Chariho School District for inclement Weather First I want to wish everyone a very Happy closings. Thanksgiving. It’s a wonderful Holiday to be shared with Senior Center Committee Members family and friends. Please remember to check on your el- Dennis McGinity—Chairman derly neighbors and shut-in’s during this season of giving. The Halloween Party on Saturday the 24th was a great Tom Dufficy—Vice Chairman & Secretary success. Many thanks to the ladies who made it happen. Richard Millar—Financial Liaison Photos in this newsletter. Jackie Lombardo—Bingo Chair There are a number of events coming up so please Dottie Barber—Activities Chair check each newsletter and calendar. Our annual Christ- Pasquale DeBernardo mas Party is being planned for Sunday December 13, 2015. Newsletter Editor—Dennis McGinity Details will be in the December Newsletter. I want to remind all of our members to let us know if you have a change in address, phone or e-mail. Communi- Next monthly members meeting cating with you is important. Also, please let us know if a Will be held at 11 AM on member is ill or hospitalized. Our Sunshine ladies like to November 12, 2015 send cards and make calls. Come and get involved The Richmond animal control officer, Ann Fisher, needs The visiting nurse is here on the Third old, used or new towels. Animal health is very important. Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM Until next time…. Please let the Senior Center office know of any changes to From one of our Members your address, phone number or “I received the following SCAM email today. Perhaps our members could be email address. We want to keep warned” all records up to date. Keeping DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT you informed is important to us. This is what it says: ‘Notice to appear in Court #00865098’ ‘You have to appear in the Court on the October 20. New Members—Welcome You are kindly asked to prepare and bring the documents relating to the case to Lisa Rello Court on the specified date. Note: The case will be heard by the judge in your absence if you do not come. Mark the Dates The copy of Court Notice is attached to this email’. Nov 23 Medicare Enrollment Kind regards, Dec 13 Christmas Party Roberto Dewitt, Clerk of Court. DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT Easy Crockpot Turkey Breast. 1 turkey breast (bone in) about 6 pounds or (larger if you have a big crock pot) 1 packet of dry onion soup mix and 3T. butter Directions: No water needed- turkey makes its own juice while cooking. 1-Coat inside of crockpot with non-stick spray. 2- Coat turkey breast all over with dry onion soup mix. Put turkey breast thick side up in crockpot. 3-Cut butter into 3 sections and place on top of turkey. 4- Cook on low in crockpot 6 or 7 hours, or until meat registers 175 degrees. 5- Choose your own side vegetables for your turkey dinner. Impossible Coconut Custard Pie 1/2 C Bisquick 3/4c. sugar 4 eggs 2 C milk 1 (3 1/2 oz.) flaked coconut 1 tsp vanilla 1T. butter, softened. Combine all ingredients and pour into a buttered pie pan Bake @400 for 25-30 min until custard sets. Like magic it layers into a crust, custard and coconut on top. cool before serving It was the kindergarten teacher’s birthday and the stu- Vinny and Sal are out in the woods hunting dents decided that they would each buy their teacher a when suddenly Sal grabs his chest and falls gift. to the ground. He doesn’t seem to be The first student, whose parents own a florist shop, breathing; his eyes are rolled back in his gave her a present. head. She held it and said, "I guess that it is flowers". Vinny whips out his cell phone and calls "How did you guess?" asked the little boy. She laughed 911. He tells the operator, "I think my friend and thanked him. Sal is dead! What should I do? The second student, whose parents own a candy store, The operator, in a calm soothing voice gave her a present. says, "Just take it easy and follow my in- She held it and said, "I guess that is some candy." structions. First, let's make sure he's dead." "How did you guess?" asked the little boy. She again There is a silence. And then a gunshot is laughed and thanked him also. heard. The third student, whose parents own a bottle shop, gave her a box which was leaking. The teacher touched Vinny's voice comes back on the line, " the liquid with her finger and tasted it. "Mmm... is it Okay... Now what? " wine?" she asked. "No," said the little girl. You know that tingly little feeling you get So she tasted it again. "Is it champagne?" she asked. when you really like someone you've just "Noooo," replied the little girl, "It's a puppy." met? That's common sense leaving your body. Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs (2006) published by Scribner Books In this 9th novel featuring forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance “Tempe” Brennan, the operative word is “bones”. In fact, that is the operative word in the entire series of eighteen novels featuring Dr. Brennan. And, if there is one area in which author Dr. Kathy Reichs is an expert, it is bones. She is a board certified forensic anthropologist (only one of 50 in the world) who practices both in North Carolina and Montreal, Canada. She consults on cases worldwide and is a recognized expert witness in matters of forensic anthropology. In short, Reichs knows her stuff! But, if you have ever watched an episode of the TV program Bones, be warned that the Temperance Brennan in Reich’s novels in no way resembles the one-dimensional and ludicrous character portrayed by Emily Deschanel in that series. And, there is no parallel in the novels for Seeley Booth, the television Tempe’s love interest portrayed by actor David Boreanz, whom I find to be both buffoonish and just plain creepy. Although it is more satisfying to read Reichs’ novels in order of their publication, it isn’t necessary. She deftly provides enough background in each novel to bring a new reader up to speed on Tempe Brennan’s complex character and her fascinating prac- tice of forensic anthropology. Even Tempe’s rather complicated love life figures into most plots. She is still legally married to her first husband, attorney Janis “Pete “ Peterson , but they have been estranged for many years due to Pete’s philandering. Somehow, though, Pete keeps weaving his way back into her life and her work. His character is so well developed and attrac- tive, it becomes easy to see why Tempe just can’t seem to let him go for good. Her newest love interest is Andrew Ryan, a charming Montreal police detective who seems to carry more than his share of personal baggage. The plot of Break No Bones is fast paced and exciting. Tempe has been summoned to assist an ailing medical examiner in Charlestown, South Carolina, just as she and some local graduate students are winding up a summer anthropological dig. Dur- ing the dig for ancient human remains, the students uncover the body of a much more recent burial, an apparent murder victim. A few more bodies pile up and, as they say, “the plot thickens”. The cast of characters grows to include an annoying and unethi- cal news journalist, a skeptical police chief, an impatient land developer and a shady televangelist with a missing daughter. Regardless of the plot, which is good, and skillful character development, the real star of this and all the Tempe Brennan novels is the science of forensic anthropology. Some passages read like a textbook. Reichs has been criticized for devoting too much print to the sometimes grisly details, but her expertise in the field and the richness of her personal experiences lend an authen- ticity to her novels that is unique in the American thriller genre. She never includes gory descriptions gratuitously or for shock value; they are an integral part of the plot development. And, in spite of her personal problems and challenges, Tempe’s dedica- tion to uncovering the truth and seeking justice for the dead is unwavering and genuine. My only criticism of Reichs’ writing style is her sometimes silly and incongruous metaphors. In that respect, the novels could do with some stronger editing. VERDICT: All things considered, Break No Bones, like all the entries in the Tempe Brennan series, is a good read. PS. I found this book in hardcover for $2.00 at the Remnant Shop at 1081 Main Street in Hope Valley. The second floor features furniture, collectibles and a large collection of second-hand books at reasonable prices. The area is well organized by genre and easy to browse. Check it out next time you are in Hope Valley. By: Carolyn Richard Medicare Open Enrollment Mark your calendar with these important dates! Coverage and Costs Change Yearly. In most cases, this may be the one chance you have each year to make a change to your health and prescription drug coverage Open Enrollment Event at the Richmond Senior Center October 1- October 15, 2015 October 15–December 7, 2015 January 1, 2016 Compare your coverage Open Enrollment Period.