Epworth Villa Happenings Week of November 21, 2018

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Vol. 3, Issue 47 Week of November 21, 2018

Editor: Susan Williams Community Activities Coordinator

EDITION HIGHLIGHTS: (click on event to go to that page)

Thanksgiving Meal at Epworth…..2 Infant Crisis Collection ...........…..3 Gathan Graham…….……….......……6 OKC Sports Hall of Fame Tour......8 Handbell Choir….........…............11 Red Earth Treefest….….…..…......14

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GARY JOHNSON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST 3:00 PM JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

INFANT CRISIS SERVICES COLLECTION NOVEMBER 21ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 25TH Beginning on November 21st (TODAY), residents of Epworth Villa have an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of infants and children up to 4 years old and their families.

There will be a donation box can be found in the scooter/walker garage next to the Redbud from Wednesday, November 21st through Sunday, November 25th for you to place your items. So as you are doing a bit of shopping, don’t forget about the children from birth to four years that ICS services. Everything is needed from bottles to bibs, clothing, cuddly toys, teething rings, sippy cups, and socks. Infant Crisis will also take monetary donations; place your check made out to Infant Crisis Services, in a sealed envelope and put it in the in-house box for 10B. If you have any questions, you may call Mickie D. at 753-9846.

FOR ALL OF YOUR DINING NEEDS AND CATERING EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT ARON GASCHE AT CELL: 620-757-0673 OR OFFICE: 405-486-1332 *All catering events must be booked by making an appointment with Aron. All catering events must be booked three business days prior to the event date.

‘Tis the season to go shopping! It seems we are getting a lot of packages for the holidays early this year and they can pile up quickly. If you receive a package, it would be most appreciated if you retrieve it as soon as you can.’

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Fitness on the Floors Schedule for November 2018 NO FITNESS ON THE FLOORS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Friday, November 30: 3 North We will start at 10:30 am. Bring your neighbor!

HOLIDAY GIFT FUND CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY 100% Participation!! When we reach that goal, there will be a celebration!

Thanks to Bill Munsell who has donated 100 Kennedy silver half dollars for a silent auction benefitting the Holiday Gift Fund. A photo copy and the bid sheet are at the concierge desk. The bidding closed yesterday, Tuesday, November 20th at 5:00 p.m. The winner will be notified soon.

Current balance for the Holiday Gift Fund is $78,500. That is the good news--we have surpassed our $75,000 goal. The better news is that when the 20% who are yet to give contribute we will have even more to say thanks to our staff.

You may put your checks in a sealed envelope marked ’Holiday Gift Fund’ and place it in house mailbox # 326.

Jimette M, Chair, Holiday Gift Committee 4

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25th BRILL CHAPEL 9:30 AM ASAP

Genesis 30

In our fast-paced world where delays can be especially frustrating, everything is required to happen ASAP (as soon as possible), delays can be especially frustrating. At the time this lesson was written, the road that the writer usually took to church was under repair. Detour signs let drivers know they had to take an alternate route.

Delays seem to be a common part of God's modus operandi in Scripture. He appears to prefer operating by another kind of ASAP: as slowly as possible. Consider the patriarchs in the book of Genesis. Abraham entered Canaan at the age of 75 (Genesis 12:4), having received God's promise that he would be the source of a great nation (12:2). Yet his covenant son, Issac, was not born until Abraham had reached age 100!

Issac was 40 when he married Rebekah, but their sons Jacob and Esau did not arrive for another 20 years. Jacob had to wait 7 years before he could marry Laban's daughter, Rachel: even then he ended up married to her sister Leah. Laban allowed him to marry Rachel provided he worked another 7 years.

Rachel also spent time in God's “waiting room” as she struggled with the disappointment of her inability to conceive (Genesis 29;31). It is hard to imagine the depths of her frustration at seeing the other women in her household bearing children while she remained barren. It is hard at times for us to explain or to fully understand why God delays answering certain prayers or fulfilling certain prayers or fulfilling certain promises. This is where faith provides another outlook (or “uplook”). We trust that God will do what he has stated, by accepting another interpretation of ASAP: as sure as promised.

Jim West will teach this lesson and Fretta Moore will bless us with her creative interpretation of our favorite hymns.

NO VESPERS ON NOVEMBER 22ND VESPERS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH 3:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL Vespers speaker will be Rev. Linda Brinkworth, United Methodist Church, Retired.

Music by the Villa Voices: “Sing for the Coming of the King” 5

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH 4:30 PM BRILL CHAPEL 6

INQUIRING MINDS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH WELLNESS CLASSROOM 7:14 PM THE STORY OF IRELAND Mona Mae Waymire, Moderator The series aims to explore Irish history using the historical facts and evidence while charting the origin and impact of the numerous myths that have been passed off as history in the past. Key to this approach is relating developments in Ireland to events and changes in Europe and the world at large as the centuries progress.

Episode Four: The Age of Union A new area for exploration is Ireland's role in the British Empire - both in terms of military service - Irish regiments holding the Punjab for example, and in terms of intriguing Irish governors and political men posted in various corners of the British Empire.

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS AT EPWORTH ART CORNER (Second Floor above the Library) We are very fortunate to have the space for all to participate in needle work, crafts and arts of all mediums (oil, acrylics, water, etc.).

We gather together as a group on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm and on Fridays at 10:00 am. If you would like to learn to do anything listed above, please let us know. There are plenty of residents who would love to help you learn!

For more information or questions, please contact Phyllis B.

GRAND-FRIENDS If you are interested in participating in Grand Friends at Quail Springs UMC, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book. For more information or to find out what a grand-friend does, contact Nancie W. at 748-6554. Those interested will be going on Thursday mornings, from 10:45— 11:30 am.

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OKLAHOMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME & JIM THORP MUSEUM TOUR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 10:00 AM The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage excellence through sports, academics, health and fitness; preserving our sports heritage while building pride in Oklahoma in the spirit of Jim Thorpe.

Established in 1986, originally as the Jim Thorpe Association, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame’s main goal is to promote Oklahoma, while honoring and recognizing great Oklahomans who have represented the state positively at not only the state level, but also the national and international levels. In August of 2013, the two brands, which were literally the same organization with the same administration, same board of directors and same values, selected the name "Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame" as the cohesive umbrella brand of the organization going forward.

Each year, we honor individuals by inducting them into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. In addition to the Hall of Fame, we are nationally recognized for the Jim Thorpe Museum and annually awarding the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award to the top defensive back in college football. We are also home to the Warren Spahn Award, given annually to the best left handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Throughout the last 30 years, we have been a leading advocate for promoting healthy lifestyles in the school children of Oklahoma. We are proud to give back to the community each year through our Bright Path Youth Program, including the state's largest drug free initiative, Red Ribbon Week.

If you are interested in going with us to tour the museum, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH at Noon. Cost will be $6.00 for transportation, museum is free.

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PAUL GERNI KANSAS CITY BASED BARITONE JAZZ VOCALIST TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 2:30 PM GRAND BALLROOM Getting his singing start at age 6 with his brothers/sisters singing group in Logansport, Indiana, Paul now sings “The Great Songs of the Great Singers” featuring a pleasing mix of top songs and standards made popular by the likes of the greats like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, Bobby Darin, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mercer, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Michael Buble, Peggy Lee, Joe Williams, Louis Armstrong, Billy Eckstine, and more. These days Paul performs with his buttery resonant bass-baritone voice mostly in Kansas City, but also for appreciative audiences in Omaha, Fort Worth, Tulsa, Chicago, Denver, Stockholm, New York, and in Las Vegas.

[Perfect for jazz clubs, conferences, corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, company parties, special events, weddings, senior living centers, country clubs, and restaurant brunches.] Paul has sung songs in English, German and in Italian, and has happily worked with great and soon-to-be-great jazz musicians, in trios, quartets, and with 18-piece big bands. “A great and growing experience!” he readily admits with a smile.

Jazz aficionados in Kansas City have likely heard his smooth classy style at Californo's in Westport, The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, The Phoenix Jazz Club, The Green Lady Jazz Lounge, The Majestic Steakhouse, Piropo's Restaurant, The Kansas City Club, The Camelot Ballroom, The Broadway Jazz Club, and The Chaz at the Raphael Hotel, to name just a few of the 40+ great jazz venues in KC, home of the famous Kansas City jazz sound. Paul's repertoire is over 500 songs, with 60 charts for traveling. And with Gerni, his friendly personality is, of course a winning asset.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH 1:00 PM ART CORNER

Nancie Webb and Shelley Stutchman presented a plaque to the Sigma Kappa Sorority on Monday night, Nov. 5th at their chapter meeting. The plaque was from Epworth at Home thanking the sorority for raising $10,000.00 in their chapter for Alzheimer’s. Nationwide their sorority has raised over one million for research on Alzheimer’s.

Nancie told the young women about how Alzheimer’s had touched her life personally. She also let them know about the Care Support group she leads at Epworth.

Nancie and Shelley met these young women while they were volunteering at the Alzheimer’s walk and were so impressed with these ladies. Nancie and Shelley decided to take this opportunity to let them know how their work did not go unnoticed and how proud we are that their sorority has chosen Alzheimer’s as one of their projects.

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CANTICLE RINGERS HANDBELL CHOIR MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH ST. PAUL’S LUTHERN CHURCH CONCERT 10:00 AM LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 9:15 AM *(OUR OWN EPWORTH VILLA RESIDENT PAM O. IS PART OF THE CHOIR) Early Holiday Greetings from St Paul’s Lutheran Church, and specifically the Canticle Ringers Handbell Choir.

We want to invite you to attend our Christmas Concert, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, on Monday MORNING, December 10 at 10:00 at our church, located at 10600 N Council Rd. The concert is FREE and will be followed by a FREE Luncheon.

The Canticle Ringers are a highly skilled handbell choir. They are well-known in the OKC Community as they have played on several high-profile concerts. They’ve been a guest choir joining Canterbury Voices for their Christmas with Canterbury concerts at Civic Center on 2 difference occasions. And they were a part of the 20th anniversary of the OKC Murrah Building bombing Memorial Remembrance at First Presbyterian Church. They’ve played on Arts Moves as a part of the Downtown music at noon in public venues. They’ve also played twice as a guest for The First Tuesday noon concert series at First Lutheran Church downtown, and for the McDowell Music Club, OSU Extension Club and MANY Retirement Communities.

If you are interested in going, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book BY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH so reservations can be made. Cost of the trip will be $6.00 for transportation.

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COME HEAR SHARI CARNEY AS SHE MAKES HER RETURN TO EPWORTH VILLA AS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SONIA SOTOMAYOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH 2:00 PM WOODWORTH ROOM LINDSEY MEDICAL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH STARTING AROUND 9:00 AM Lindsey Medical will be here November 30th starting around 9:00 am. IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP THEY WILL CALL YOU THE DAY BEFORE (THURSDAY) TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT THEM. http://www.lindseymedicalsupply.com/

CIMARRON MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 10:30 AM GRAND BALLROOM The talented orchestra students from Cimarron Middle School in Edmond, will be playing holiday music for us on Friday morning, November 30th, at 10:30 am in the Grand Ballroom. The group consists of forty 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are excited about sharing their talents with the residents of Epworth Villa.

I hope anyone who can, will plan on attending to support these students.

BINGO WITH BILL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 7:15 PM REDBUD ROOM 12

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY TO BEGIN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH 11:00 AM NORTH CLASSROOM Led by Rev. Dwight Magnus

The Prophecies of Advent November 30 December 7

“The virgin shall conceive”

Isaiah 7

“For unto us a child is born” Isaiah 9

December 14 “A shoot shall come out Isaiah 11 from the stump of Jesse” December 21

“But you, O Bethlehem… “ Micah 5

EVERYONE WELCOME!!

CASINO TRIP TO GRAND CASINO IN SHAWNEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD LEAVE @ 9:30 AM RETURN BY 3:30 PM If you are interested in going to the Grand Casino in Shawnee with a great bunch of people, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book. We must have at least 8 people to go. Cost will be $8.00 for transportation which will be billed to your Epworth Villa account. Other costs will be the responsibility of each resident who goes that day.

FREE GIFT WRAPPING FOR IL RESIDENTS WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 5TH, 12TH & 19TH 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM COFFEE LOUNGE Kathy Berry will once again this year be wrapping gifts for residents this holiday season in the Coffee Lounge on Wednesdays in December. The service she is providing is completely FREE. Kathy will provide the paper, ribbon, bows, tape and anything else needed to wrap your gifts. This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY. 13

Epworth Community Christmas Memorial Service Please Join Us as We Remember and Rejoice Those Who Passed Before Us This Year

Monday, December 3, 2018 6:30 PM Brill Chapel at Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Lighting of the Christmas Tree immediately following service.

Reception Immediately Following If you have a picture of your Epworth Villa Loved one deceased since last December 1, please submit it to the Chaplain’s office by Monday, November 27, for our Slide show. You may also email this to Adrian Martin, Chaplain, at AMartin@EpworthAtHome.org WALGREENS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DAY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH LEAVE EPWORTH @ 10:00 AM DECEMBER Senior Day is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH so we will be heading to Walgreens for our monthly trip. If you are interested in going, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book.

LET’S GO SEE THE CHRISTMAS TREES AT THE RED EARTH TREEFEST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 1:00 PM Red Earth celebrates the Christmas season with a decidedly Native Twist. The Treefest features 25 Christmas Trees decorated with handmade ornaments and art objects created by Oklahoma Native Tribes.

Ornaments on each Christmas tree will showcase the distinctive and diverse cultures of the Native nations and tribes that call Oklahoma home.

The museum is FREE but there will be a $7.00 charge for transportation. Sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book if you are interested in going BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR……

THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION WILL MEET WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH AT 10:00 AM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM Please plan to attend this important meeting!

Remember, every resident in Independent Living is a voting member of the association.

Resident’s Council will follow the Association meeting.

Jo Ann McNaught, Resident Association President

TO THE POINT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2:00 PM BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM The next To The Point meeting will be held on Wednesday, DECEMBER 5th, at 2:00 pm in the Bob Medley Grand Ballroom. The meeting will be broadcast live on EVTV Channel 1960 and re-played that evening at 7:00 pm on EVTV Channel 1960

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE OKC OUTLETS AT OKLAHOMA CITY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA AT 9:30 AM RETURN TO EPWORTH VILLA AT 2:30 PM Let’s go do some early holiday shopping at the OKC Outlets at Oklahoma City on Thursday, December 6th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm while the mall is less crowded. There are many stores to pick from including: Cole Hahn, Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Loft, Michael Kors, Coach and many, many more!!

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For all Caregivers in our community and here at Epworth Villa.

LEARN HOW OTHERS COPE WITH CAREGIVING, IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHARE WITH THOSE WHO HAVE SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS,

KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALONE, YOUR PRESENCE IS SUPPORT TO OTHERS. We meet on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month At Epworth Villa 14901 N. Pennsylvania (Front Entrance)

From 1:00 – 2:00 pm In the JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM There is no cost.

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 SO

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW Facilitator: Nancie Webb (748-6554) Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer

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POSSIBLE UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS The following listed events are things I am considering for residents to attend as a group and to offer transportation. This will ONLY happen IF we have at least 10 residents wanting to go to an event BY the deadline on the sign up sheet.

Please keep in mind that some of these events listed have a ticket cost and some don’t.

For those requiring tickets, once the tickets are purchased, residents will be charged whether they attend or not unless they can find someone to take their ticket. Sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book behind the Theater tab as soon as possible for any or all that you are interested in attending. *Kemp Concert Series — Sunday, December 16th @ 7:00 pm — Handel’s Messiah Saturday, January 19th @ 7:00 pm — Westminster Choir *The Kemp Concerts are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Oklahoma City & are FREE admission Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles presents the Best of Abbey Road Live — Saturday, April 27th @ 2:00 pm — Tickets $35 to $76 each Contact Susan for questions regarding any of the above.

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SATURDAY MATINEE MOVIE (Shown in the 2nd Floor Theater) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH MATINEE @ 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2011 TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY This is a spy thriller. At the height of the Cold War, a precarious operation goes deadly wrong and the head of British intelligence wonders if a double agent is leaking vital secrets. Brought out of retirement to expose the potential mole, master spy George Smiley is the only one who can be trusted to expose one of their own. Or can he?

RATINGS: R Violence Run Time: 2 hr 7 min

EVTV MOVIE WILL BE SHOWN On EVTV Channel 1960 SAT. 7:00 PM AND WED. 8:00 PM SAT., NOVEMBER 24TH AND WED., NOVEMBER 28ST PLANES,TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robbins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination.

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EPWORTH VILLA HAPPENINGS IN PICTURES LUNCH OUT @ HOPDODDY BURGER BAR

WOMEN’S COFFEE

COMEDIAN JEFF LOVE

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Epworth Villa Weekly Activities Week of November 21 through November 28, 2018 Wednesday November 21

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 Leave @ 10:00 1:00 p.m.

2:00 8:00

Thursday November 22

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Crest Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom Gary Johnson – Joe White Living Room Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Served THANKSGIVING DINNER – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY: BancFirst, Mercy Clinic, Thrifty Pharmacy & The Market

Friday November 23

9:00 a.m.

9:30 10:00 Leave @ 10:00

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Art & Needlework Group – Art Corner Shopping –Target

Saturday November 24

9:00 a.m.

10:00 10:45 2:00 p.m.

7:00

Tai Chi w/Kathy Plummer – Wellness Studio Flex and Stretch - Wellness Center Chair Yoga – Wellness Center Matinee Movie in the Theater Movie Night – EVTV Channel 1960

9:30 a.m.

10:50 4:30 p.m.

Sunday School – Brill Chapel St. Luke’s Live Stream – Brill Chapel Gathan Graham – Brill Chapel

Sunday November 25

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Monday November 26

9:00 a.m.

9:30 9:45 7:14 p.m.

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Limber Up – Wellness Studio Inquiring Minds – Wellness Classroom

Tuesday November 27

9:00 a.m.

9:30 Leave @ 10:00

Water Aerobics - Pool Golden Swans – Wellness Studio Tour the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Art & Needlework Groups – Art Corner Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Jazz Vocalist Pat Gerni – Grand Ballroom

10:45 1:00 p.m.

1:30 2:30 Wednesday November 28

8:30 a.m.

9:00 9:45 Leave @ 10:00 1:00 p.m.

1:00 8:00

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping – Homeland/Uptown Grocery Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom Infant Crisis Volunteer Day – Art Corner Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Business Hours for Services Available at Epworth Villa M–F

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mercy Clinic is Open

M, W, F

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

BancFirst is Open

M-F

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Market is Open

M–F

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thrifty Pharmacy is Open

DINING HOURS M – Sat.

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Café Open

M, F & Sat.

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bistro Open

T, W, TH

11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Bistro Open

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sun.

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Bistro Open

T – TH

4:45 -- 7:00 p.m.

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