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Friday, February 7th, 7pm, in the Theater: The Don Stevenson Duo showcases a variety of hits from 1910 to present! Friday, February 14th, 5pm, in the Chesterfield: Ladue Strolling Strings perform in the Chesterfield at dinner time. Don’t miss this Valentine’s Day treat! Friday, February 21st, 7 pm, in the Theater: The Gershwin Girls light up the stage as they feature music from the 40’s - 60’s. Stay Connected FriendshipVillageSTL.com
Friday, February 28th, 7 pm, in the Theater: The 2 Bills (Bill Row & Bill McCaleb) perform a variety of Dixieland, Big Band, polkas, waltzes, & rumbas.
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On the Cover: A View from Rutgers. Friendship Village Chesterfield is proud to welcome the new occupants of our freshly finished Rutgers Apartments. Welcome home! 02
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Use It or Lose It
Carla DeGrande
You have probably heard of the phrase “use it or you lose it” regarding health and fitness. It basically states that if you don’t get enough physical activity, your heart, bones and muscles will get weaker. This principle also applies to balance. If you don’t regularly put your body in situations where it needs balance, your sense of balance will get worse. You are telling your brain and body that balance is not important. Your body will adapt to this change. The good news is that there are many ways you can “use it” and reverse the process of “losing” physical fitness, strength and balance. Try out one of our many wellness classes offered throughout the week!
Carla DeGrande
Prep time: 10 mins.; Total Time: 10 mins.; Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb asparagus, firm and bright green 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray ½ cup of 2% milk Instructions: -Preheat oven to 425 degrees. -Break off woody stems of each asparagus spear. -Rinse well under running water. -Toss spears in olive oil, vinegar and crushed garlic. -Season with salt and pepper. -Lay in a single layer in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. -Bake 6 to 10 minutes until just done. 04
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11:15 am Water 8:00 am Walking Fitness in the Pool. Club meets in 1:00 pm Ballroom Friendship Hall.
9:45 am Building Better Balance in Friendship Hall.
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Water 9:30 am Tai Chi Fitness in the Pool. in Friendship Hall. 10:30 am Yoga
& Latin Dancing in 9:00 am Group The Theater. Exercise Class in Friendship Hall. 2:15 pm Low
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Group Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
Stretch in Friendship Hall.
Impact Exercise 10:15 am Group in Friendship Hall. Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
1:00 pm Yard Golf 10:15 am Group & Bocce Ball in the Exercise Class in Theater. Friendship Hall. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise in Friendship Hall.
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Programs Provided by Creative Arts Coordinator, Beth Krusa
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Folks are wondering... Many residents have noticed the new collection of paintings in the FVC Gallery (across from the Creative Arts Studio). These paintings are the work of local artist, Pattie Garrett. Her works are on display through the month of February. Her current exhibition is entitled: “Oil Paintings of the Rural Midwest.� Pattie Garrett, a self-taught artist, developed her skills by studying the techniques of the Old Masters. Over the years, she has painted with water colors and acrylics before discovering the joy of oil painting. Pattie employs the wet-on-wet application of oils on canvas in her paintings, which lends itself to beautiful shadings and lighting techniques. For the past 3 years, she has studied with instructor Bill Bayer, well known for his seminars across the United States. Pattie grew up on a farm in Northwestern Missouri. There she developed a great love for the outdoors and nature. As a child, she marveled at the play of light through the trees, lying on the ground looking at the sky, the moonlight on the snow and water, the shadows on the hillsides....all things that influenced her paintings of today. She has been told that her paintings are reminiscent of those done by Thomas Kincaid. Pattie Garrett specializes in landscapes, portraits of both people and animals and commissioned art. After teaching pre-K in the Ladue area for 23 years, Pattie is now retired. She and her husband, Steve, live in Chesterfield. They are blessed to have 4 sons and their families, which include 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, also living in the area. Pattie Garrett is a juried artist in residence at the MindWorks Gallery in Chesterfield. 10% of all proceeds are donated to Alzheimer's Foundation in honor of her parents. She has also participated in juried events at the Old Orchard Gallery in Webster Groves. Pattie’s artwork and prints are available for purchase in the Creative Arts Studio. Contact Beth Krusa, Creative Arts Coordinator, if interested. 07
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Science Wednesday Wednesdays in Friendship Hall 2:00 pm. “Origin, Life & End of the Universe” Billions of years (just how many is uncertain, but a bunch!) condensed into four weeks of selected video lectures from “The Great Courses”
Fill in all the squares in the grid so that each row, column and each of the 3x3 squares contains all the digits from 1 to 9 without repeats or omissions.
Followed by discussion led by Resident Jim Pierce and “Astronomy Picture of the Day.”
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Articles written by FVC resident, Esther Phillips
Breakfast 2/3, 2/10, 2/13*, 2/17, 2/20*, 2/23 & 2/24 *Breakfast will be in Nook of the Chesterfield. Lunch
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Menus, times & dates are posted outside of the Olive Leaf Bistro. 10
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Welcome Our New Servers:
Friendship Village Chesterfield Senior Food Drive Despite our residents’ financial commitments during the holiday season, our senior food collection continued. Thank you for your donations of 296 lbs. of food and personal items and $62 in monetary donations. This is valued at $449 which fed 96 people for one day. Because of the federal cut-back of 2% of the food stamp program, Operation Food Search and similar programs are even more necessary. Please continue your help with our senior food drive. Seniors of greater St. Louis appreciate your help.
The next collection will be Monday, February 3rd, at 9:00 AM. 11
Transportation & Tours SUNDAY
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Season Ticket Holders: St. Louis Symphony “A” Series Load at door 5 @ 1:45 pm Depart @ 2:00 pm Sign up by 2/5.
Doctors within 9 miles Sign up by 2/7 @ 10 am
(Education, Rescue, Rehab & Release Center)
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Claymont Elementary School “Generation to Generation” Depart at 9:15 am
10 11 Outing to TreeHouse Wildlife Center
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VCC Outing to Lone Elk Park Load at 1:30 pm Depart at 2:00 pm
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Salvation Army Pickup: 1st Tuesday of each month, closet located inside Friendship Hall.
Podiatrist Dr. Norlin: 3rd Wednesday of the month, call for an appointment at #314-821-1900.
TV Channel 3: Daily Menus, Transportation Schedule, Activity Schedule.
FVC Telephone Hotline ext 178: Daily Menus, Transportation Schedule, Activity Schedule.
Beauty Salon: Monday - Saturday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, for appointments call ext. 7410.
Men’s Barber Shop: 2nd Monday of each month @ 9 am-12 pm in the Beauty Salon.
Manicures & Pedicures: Available every Tuesday and Wednesday, for an appointment call ext. 489.
Village Market: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 2-3:30 pm & Tuesday & Thursday from 10-11:30 am.
St. Louis County Bookmobile: Available every Wednesday (except Holidays) from 1:30-2:30 pm at Door 5.
West Oak Cleaners & Alterations: Free pickup and delivery available on Thursday. Call (314) 567-4180.
Welcome Table: Available on Monday & Thursday at 5 pm in The Chesterfield.
Hearing Aid Clinic-Hear USA: Available on Friday, February 21st, sign up in the Woodard Library by 2/19. Testing in the Board Room. Questions? Call Hear USA at 314-514-7800.
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Thursday, January 30th
Friday, January 31st
Saturday, February 1st
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Water Fitness in the Swimming Pool.
9:30 am Tai Chi Class with Violet in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. 10:15 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. 11:30 am David Venn in the Fir eside Lounge. 1:15 pm Men’s Bible Study in the Tulip Lounge. 1:30 pm Blood Pressure Clinic in the Health at Home Office, Apt 357.
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall. 1-3:00 pm Wii Wellness in Fr iendship Hall. 1:30 pm Fabulous Fashionistas Film with Beth in the Theater. Refreshments and discussion to follow. 7:00 pm Flame Productions presents “Love Songs & Fun Songs” in the Theater . This talented trio is sure to impress!
11:00 am Continuing Education with Marlene Bake. “2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, Russia” in Friendship Hall.
2-4:00 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room. 6:00 pm Pinochle in Friendship Hall. 6:30 pm Mexican Train (Dominoes) in the Green Room.
2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall. 6:15 pm Play Bridge in Fr iendship Hall (sign up in Library Lounge).
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Sunday, February 2nd
Monday, February 3rd
Tuesday, February 4th
Wednesday, February 5th
9:45 am Catholic Communion Service in the Tulip Lounge, by Apt 233.
9:30-11:00 am Friendly Mug Coffee Hour. “Let the Games Begin!” in the Theater.
8:00 am Salvation Army will pick up donated items (properly bagged or boxed) from the Friendship Hall closet.
9:30 am-11 am Floral Design Group in the Creative Arts Studio.
10:45 am Worship Service in the Theater & on Ch. 3.
1:00 pm Open Game Day in Friendship Hall. 2:00 pm Play Scrabble in Friendship Hall. 3-4:00 pm Computer Class: Intro to the Computer with Mike in the Business Center. 4:00 pm Super Bowl Party in the Theater. Join us as we watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos. 4:00 pm preshow with 5:20 pm kick-off. Snacks and drinks provided at 5:00 pm! 4-5:00 pm Computer Class: General Computer Questions with Mike in the Business Center. 5:30 pm Around The Table with inspirational readings by FVC resident, Virginia Rule, in F riendship Hall. 5:30 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room. 16
11:00 am Travel Information Meeting with Chaplain Jake Bennett in the Green Room.
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
11:15 am Water Fitness Class in the Swimming Pool.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
11:30-1:30 pm Taste of the Bistro in the Theater. Come sample highlights of the newly developed Bistro menu. All are welcome; free to enjoy.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
1:00 pm FVC Writing Group in the Green Room. 1:00 pm Cancelled: Ballroom & Latin Dancing. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
2:00 pm Drama Group meets in the Theater.
10:30 am Dietary Committee Meeting in the Chesterfield. 1:00 pm Play Billiards Pool in the Pool Room, near Apt 215. 1:30 pm Quilting in the Cr eative Arts Studio. 2:00 pm Resident Council Meeting in Fr iendship Hall. 6:15 pm Sing-A-Long w/ FVC resident, Owen Reinert, in the Fireside Lounge.
9:45 am Building Better Balance in Friendship Hall. 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study with Marj in the Gr een Room. 10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Friendship Hall. 1:00 pm Cancelled: Bocce Ball. 1:15 pm Women’s Bible Study with Ruth in the Gr een Room.
1:30 -2:30 pm Bookmobile at Door 5. 1:30 pm Needleworkers in the Creative Arts Studio. 2:00 pm Science Wednesday: “Birth of the Universe” in Friendship Hall. 2:15 pm Rosary in VCC Activity Room. 6:00 pm Penny Poker in the Gr een Room. 7:00 pm Bible Study in Fr iendship Hall and on Ch. 3.
Thursday, February 6th
Friday, February 7th
Saturday, February 8th
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am 9:30 am Water Fitness in the Swimming Pool. Tai Chi Class with Violet in Friendship Hall. 9:00-10:15 am iPad/iPhone Class: Take & Send 10:00 am 9:00 am Photos/Facetime in the Gr een Room. Die-Cut Valentine Workshop Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. Sign up by contacting Jenifer in the Creative Arts Studio. @ ext. 154. 10:00 am 2-4:00 pm Parkway Baptist Church Choir Penny Poker in the Gr een Room. 10:00 am performs in the Theater. Exploring Painting with Beth in the Creative Arts Studio. 6:00 pm 10:15 am Bingo in Fr iendship Hall. Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. 10:30-11:45 am iPad/iPhone Seminar: Games in the 6:30 pm 10:15 am Mexican Train (Dominoes) in the Village Chimers Rehearsal in Pr actice Green Room. Sign up by contacting Jenifer @ ext. 154. Green Room. Room - Apt.492. 11:30 am David Venn at the Piano in the Fireside Lounge. 1:15 pm Men’s Bible Study in the Tulip Lounge. 1:00 pm Paper Tole with Dorie Reed in the Creative Arts Studio. 1:30 pm Blood Pressure Clinic in the Health at Home Office, Apt 357. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall. 5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Bon Voyage Dinner.” 6:15 pm Play Bridge in Fr iendship Hall (sign up in Library Lounge).
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall. 1-3:00 pm Wii Wellness in the Theater . 1:00 pm Community Life Services Meeting (Topic: Transportation) in Friendship Hall. All members of the FVC Community are welcome to attend. CLS staff and committee would love to hear your suggestions, comments and opinions. 1:30 pm Coffee Hour Center Pieces in the Creative Arts Studio. 5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Bon Voyage Dinner.” 7:00 pm The Don Stevenson Duo in the Theater. This twosome will showcase a variety of hits from 1910 to present!
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Sunday, February 9th
Monday, February 10th Tuesday, February 11th
Wednesday, February 12th
9:45 am Catholic Communion Service in the Tulip Lounge, by Apt 233.
9:00 am Men’s Barber in the Beauty Salon.
9:00 am Grounds Committee Meeting in the Creative Arts Studio
10:00 am Missouri Botanical Garden Presents: Seasonal Flower Arranging in the Cr eative Ar ts Studio. Create your own floral arrangement under the direction of MOBOT. Sign up sheet in the Creative Arts Studio.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
9:45 am Building Better Balance in Friendship Hall.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
10:30 am Women’s Bible Study with Marj in the Gr een Room.
1:00 pm Play Billiards Pool in the Pool Room, near Apt. 215.
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Friendship Hall.
9:30-11:00 am Friendly Mug Coffee 10:45 am Hour. “Sweet Hear ts” Worship Service plus featuring guests from in the Theater & on Ch. 3. Kirk of the Hills in the Theater. 1:00 pm 11:15 am Open Game Day Water Fitness Class in Friendship Hall. in the Swimming Pool. All are welcome! 2:00 pm Play Scrabble in Friendship Hall. 3-4:00 pm Computer Class: Help with Ancestry.com in the Business Center. 4-5:00 pm Computer Class: General Computer Questions in the Business Center. 5:30 pm Around The Table with inspirational readings by FVC resident, Edie Scheidt, in F riendship Hall. 5:30 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room.
1:00 pm FVC Writing Group in the Green Room. 1:00 pm Cancelled: Ballroom & Latin Dancing.
2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall. 2:00 pm Drama Group meets in the Theater.
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
1:30 pm Quilting in the Creative Arts Studio. 6:15 pm Sing-A-Long w/ FVC resident, Owen Reinert, in the Fireside Lounge.
1:00-1:45 pm Cancelled: Yolf (Yard Golf). 1:15 pm Women’s Bible Study with Ruth in the Gr een Room. 1:30 -2:30 pm Bookmobile at Door 5. 1:30 pm Needleworkers in the Creative Arts Studio. 2:00 pm Science Wednesday: “The Universe as Young Adult” in Fr iendship Hall. 2:15 pm Rosary in VCC Activity Room. 6:00 pm Penny Poker in Gr een Room. 7:00 pm Bible Study in Fr iendship Hall and on Ch. 3.
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Thursday, February 13th
Friday, February 14th
Saturday, February 15th
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Water Fitness Class in Swimming Pool.
9:30 am Tai Chi Class with Violet in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall.
10:00 am Exploring Painting with Beth in the Creative Arts Studio.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall.
10:30 am Catholic Mass in the VCC Activity Room.
10:15 am Village Chimers Rehearsal in Pr actice Room Apt. 492.
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall.
11:30 am David Venn in the Fir eside Lounge. 1:00 pm Paper Tole with Dorie Reed in the Creative Arts Studio.
1-3:00 pm Wii Wellness in the Theater . 1:30 pm Drawing Class: Lear n dr awing skills or bring in personal projects in the Creative Arts Studio.
1:15 pm Men’s Bible Study in the Tulip Lounge. 5:00 pm Ladue Strolling Strings per for m in the Chesterfield. Don’t miss this Valentine’s 1:30 pm Day treat! Blood Pressure Clinic in the Health at Home Office, Apt 357. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
11:00 am Continuing Education with Marlene Bake. “St. Louis founded as French Fur trading post– February 15th, 1764” in Friendship Hall. 2-4:00 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room. 6:00 pm Pinochle in Fr iendship Hall. 6:30 pm Mexican Train (Dominoes) in the Green Room.
Note: No 7pm enter tainment in the Theater due to Ladue Strolling Strings in the Chesterfield.
5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Sweetheart Dinner.”
6:15 pm Play Bridge in Fr iendship Hall.
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Sunday, February 16th Monday, February 17th Tuesday, February 18th Wednesday, February 19th 9:45 am Catholic Communion Service in the Tulip Lounge, by Apt 233.
9:30-11:00 am Friendly Mug Coffee Hour. “Celebr ate George & Abe’s Birthdays!” in the Theater.
10:45 am Worship Service in the 11:15 am Theater & on Ch. 3. Water Fitness Class in the Swimming Pool. 1:00 pm 1:00 pm Open Game Day FVC Writing Group in Friendship Hall. in the Green Room. All are welcome! 2:00 pm Play Scrabble in Friendship Hall. 3-4:00 pm Computer Class: Help with Email (all clients), Microsoft Word, Excel and WordPad with Mike in the Business Center.
1:00 pm Ballroom & Latin Dancing in the Theater . 2:00 pm Drama Group meets in the Creative Arts Studio. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
4-5:00 pm Computer Class: 3:15-4:30 pm General Computer Drama Group moves to Questions with Mike in the Theater. the Business Center. 5:30 pm Around The Table with inspirational readings by FVC resident, Carol Swaney, in F riendship Hall. 5:30 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room.
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:30 am-11 am Floral Design Group in the Creative Arts Studio.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
9:45 am Building Better Balance in Friendship Hall.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
10:30 am Welcome Committee Meeting in Chester field.
1:00 pm Play Billiards Pool in the Pool Room, near Apt. 215.
10:30 am Women’s Bible Study with Marj in the Gr een Room. 10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall.
1:30 pm Quilting in the Cr eative 1:00-1:45 pm Arts Studio. Bocce Ball in the Theater . 1:30-2:30 pm 1:15 pm Resident Safety & Women’s Bible Study with Ruth Security Meeting with in the Green Room. Tom in the Theater & Ch. 3. 1:30 -2:30 pm Bookmobile at Door 5. 6:15 pm Sing-A-Long w/ FVC resident, Owen Reinert, 1:30 pm in the Fireside Lounge. Needleworkers in the Creative Arts Studio. 2:00 pm Science Wednesday: “The Universe as Senior Cosmos” in Fr iendship Hall. 2:15 pm Rosary in VCC Activity Room. 5:00 pm Feb. Birthday Dinner in Bistr o.
6:00 pm Penny Poker in the Gr een Room. 7:00 pm Hymn Sing in Theater & Ch. 3.
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Thursday, February 20th
Friday, February 21st
Saturday, February 22nd
8:00 am Walking Club in Fr iendship Hall.
9:00 am Hearing Aid Clinic. Sign up by 2/19 in the Woodard Library and testing in the Board Room.
9:00 am-12 pm H & R BLOCK is her e to help with Taxes. Call Kathy at 636-730-3242 for an appointment between 9am - 12 pm in the Board Room.
9:00 am New Resident Welcome Breakfast (Invitation only) in the Bistr o. Photos will be taken for Resident album. 9:00 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. 10:15 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall. 10:15 am Village Chimers Rehearsal in Apt. 492. 10:30 am Oil Painting Demo with Artist Pattie Garrett in the Cr eative Ar ts Studio. 11:30 am David Venn in the Fir eside Lounge.
9:00 am Water Fitness in the Swimming Pool. 9:00-10:15 am iPad/iPhone Class: Reading eBooks in the Green Room. Sign up by contacting Jenifer @ ext. 154. 10:00 am Exploring Painting with Beth in the Creative Arts Studio. 10:30-11:45 am iPad/iPhone Seminar: Online Radio in the Green Room. Sign up by contacting Jenifer @ ext. 154.
1-3:00 pm Wii Wellness in the Theater .
1:15 pm Men’s Bible Study in Tulip Lounge.
1:30 pm Coffee Hour Center Pieces in the Creative Arts Studio.
1:30 pm Blood Pressure Clinic in the Health at Home Office, Apt 357. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
2-4:00 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room. 6:00 pm Bingo in Fr iendship Hall. 6:30 pm Mexican Train (Dominoes) in the Green Room.
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall.
1:00 pm Paper Tole with Dorie Reed in the Creative Arts Studio.
1:30 pm Ascension Catholic School Children’s Choir per for ms in the Theater .
9:30 am Tai Chi Class with Violet in Friendship Hall.
5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Cruise to Montenegro.”
7:00 pm The Gershwin Girls dazzle us in the Theater. They will feature music from the 40’s - 60’s
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Sunday, February 23rd
Monday, February 24th Tuesday, February 25th Wednesday, February 26th
9:45 am Catholic Communion Service in the Tulip Lounge, by Apt 233.
9:30-11:00 am Friendly Mug Coffee Hour. “Welcome, Rutgers!” in the Theater.
10:45 am 11:15 am Worship Service Water Fitness Class in the Theater & on Ch. 3. in the Swimming Pool.
11:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday Brunch in the Chesterfield.
1:00 pm FVC Writing Group in the Green Room.
1:00 pm Open Game Day in Friendship Hall. All are welcome!
1:00 pm Ballroom & Latin Dancing in the Theater .
2:00 pm Play Scrabble in Friendship Hall. 3-4:00 pm Computer Class: Computer Basics with Mike in the Business Center. 4-5:00 pm Computer Class: General Computer Questions with Mike in the Business Center. 5:30 pm Around The Table with inspirational readings by FVC resident, Dorie Reed, in Friendship Hall. 5:30 pm Penny Poker in the Green Room.
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:30 am-11 am Floral Design Group in the Creative Arts Studio.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
9:45 am Building Better Balance in Friendship Hall.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Friendship Hall.
10:00 am Book Club: House Rules by Jodie Picoult in the Private Dining Room.
10:00 am Book Club: Exclusive by 10:30 am Women’s Bible Study with Fern Michaels in the Marj in the Gr een Room. Private Dining Room.
2:00 pm Drama Group meets in the Creative Arts Studio.
1:00 pm Play Billiards Pool in the Pool Room, near Apt. 215.
2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
1:30 pm Quilting in the Creative Arts Studio.
3:00 pm Drama Group Dress Rehearsal in Theater .
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall. 1:00 pm Yolf in the Theater .
1:15 pm Women’s Bible Study with Ruth in the Green Room.
6:30 pm 1:30 -2:30 pm FVC Drama Group Bookmobile at Door 5. Presents: An Evening with Your Neighbors in the Theater. 1:30 pm Needleworkers in the Creative Arts Studio. 2:00 pm Science Wednesday: “The End of the Universe” in Friendship Hall. 2:15 pm Rosary in the VCC Activity Room. 6:00 pm Penny Poker in the Gr een Room. 7:00 pm Bible Study in Fr iendship Hall and on Ch.3.
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Thursday, February 27th
Friday, February 28th
8:00 am Walking Club meets in Friendship Hall.
9:00 am Water Fitness in the Swimming Pool.
9:00 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall.
10:00 am Exploring Painting with Beth in the Creative Arts Studio.
10:15 am Group Exercise in Fr iendship Hall.
10:30 am Catholic Mass in the VCC Activity Room.
10:15 am Village Chimers Rehearsal in Pr actice Room Apt. 492.
10:30 am Yoga Stretch in Fr iendship Hall.
11:30 am David Venn in the Fir eside Lounge.
11:15 am Episcopal Worship in the Tulip Lounge.
1:00 pm Paper Tole with Dorie Reed in the Creative Arts Studio.
1-3:00 pm Wii Wellness in the Theater .
1:15 pm Men’s Bible Study in the Tulip Lounge.
1:30 pm Drawing Class: Lear n dr awing skills or br ing in per sonal projects in the Creative Arts Studio.
1:30 pm Blood Pressure Clinic in the Health at Home Office, Apt 357. 2:15 pm Low Impact Exercise Class in Friendship Hall.
5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Cruise to Rome.” 7:00 pm The 2 Bills (Bill Row & Bill McCaleb) per for m a var iety of Dixieland, Big Band, polkas, waltzes & rumbas in the Theater.
5:00 pm Olive Leaf Bistro Dinner: “Cruise to Rome.”
6:15 pm Play Bridge in Fr iendship Hall.
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February VCC News Provided by Village
Care Center Activity Coordinator, Kim Parks
February 1st
February 10th
February 21st
Groundhog’s Day Game at 2:15 pm. Shadow or no shadow… take your best guess and we’ll see who’s right!
Resident Council at 2:15 pm. All Village Care Center residents are encouraged to come and share any thoughts, questions and concerns. Hope to see you there!
Arm Chair Pilates at 10:30 am.
February 13th
February 23rd
February 3rd Piano Time with Dorie Reed at 2:15 pm.
February 4th Julie Lindemuth returns to the VCC at 2:15 pm for a repeat performance. Come listen to her melodic voice as she plays her guitar and sings along!
February 6th Parkway Baptist Church at 10:45 am.
February 6th Old Fashion Valentines Part 1 at 2:15 pm.
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The Sweetest Person at 2:15 pm. Share stories about the person or people who have made a positive impact in your life.
February 15th Candy Making with Gina at 2:15 pm.
February 17
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Sing-a-long with John Ciecsek at 2:15 pm.
Tenth Life Kitten Visit at 2:00 pm.
February 24th “Stamp Collection: 1900-1950” with Beth at 2:15 pm.
February 25th Cooking with Chef Jon at 2:15 pm.
February 27th Hollywood: The Great Stars at 2:15 pm. As we prepare for the upcoming Oscars let’s take a look back at the stars who made Hollywood what it is today!
February 28th Mass at 10:30 am.
Old Fashion Valentines Part 2 at 2:15 pm.
Piano Time with Dorie Reed at 2:15 pm.
February 8th
February 18th
Ballet for Seniors at 11:00 am. Come learn ballet techniques while using your wheelchair, walker or nothing at all!
Listen to our country crooner Wayne Kean at 2:15 pm.
Hooray for Hollywood Glamour Shots at 2:15 pm. Never walked on the red carpet? Here’s your chance to get dolled up and smile for the camera!
February 19th
Rosary: Wednesdays at 2:15 pm.
February 8th
February Birthday Party! Come party with Anita Marie at 2:15 p.m.
Enjoy the musical stylings of Chad Evans at 2:15 pm.
February 20th
February 9th
VCC Outing to Lone Elk Park. Departure time is 2:00 pm.
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Olympic Games at 2:15 pm. Will your team win the Gold, Silver, or Bronze?!
February 22nd
February 28th
Coffee Chat: Wednesdays at 3:15 pm.
by FVC Chaplain, Jake Bennett “What did the boy rabbit say to the girl rabbit on Valentine’s Day?” “Some bunny loves you!” This month of February we celebrate the star struck holiday of Valentine’s Day. Every year Americans spend over $13 billion dollars to remember this day with their loved ones. After Christmas, Valentine’s Day is the day when the most cards are sent (Hallmark recorded over 144 million cards were distributed in 2013). This very special holiday is often remembered for the candy hearts or the funny cards or the beautiful roses but that this is greatly different from the original purpose of the day. As we continue to study through famous church leaders I invite you to inspect in closer detail a wellknown celebration of the origin of Valentine’s Day. The origins of Valentine’s Day stretch back over 1500 years ago to the 3rd Century with a Roman priest named Valentinus. While there is little historical documentation about Valentinus until the 4th and 5th centuries we can determine that he was a Christian martyr who was condemned for his faith and executed on February 14th. Early church records tell the story of St. Valentinus who lived at a time of great persecution for Christians. Beginning in 64AD through 325AD Christians were frequently executed in brutal and humiliating ways by the Roman authorities. Valentinus was arrested and imprisoned during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. His crime was in marrying Christian couples. At the time this was extremely illegal and Christian
leaders were frequently persecuted for helping these young lovers. There is a story of St. Valentinus during his time in prison when a judge put the priest’s faith in Jesus to the test. This judge had a blind daughter and Valentinus was asked to prove the power of Jesus by restoring sight to the young girl. As the priest laid his hands on the girl’s eyes and prayed, her sight was restored. The judge responded to this miracle by asking Valentinus what he should do for his daughter’s savior. Giving credit to Jesus, Valentinus responded that the judge should break all the idols in his house, fast for three days and be baptized into Jesus’ name.
Towards the end of Valentinus’ life he was arrested again for his faith but was sent to be seen by the Roman Emperor. While Emperor Claudius enjoyed the company of Valentinus, he did not want to accept Jesus. Instead he urged Valentinus to renounce his faith. When Valentinus refused he was beaten and ultimately beheaded. Throughout that time the Church has recognized February 14th as a special day commemorating Valentinus’ faith and desire to bring couples together in marriage. In the late 18th Century British publishers began writing poems for young men to distribute to their love interests to help them find their spouses. They ran these cards commemorating St. Valentinus. Since that time we have developed the holiday as a day of love. What a worthy way to remember a man
who was committed to love – love for others through the love of God. As you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, remember Valentinus and the value that he placed on the love of God. Emotive love may fade or burn away but God promises that His love will never leave or forsake us. Nothing can pry us away from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. That love was the most powerful force in Saint Valentinus’ life. May it be the most powerful force in ours as well!
“38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” -- Romans 8:38-39.
Richard Buller Marian Carter Peg Burke Virginia Reed
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