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SUNDAY
MONDAY
Location
Key
TUESDAY
DR
FR
LGE
MR
REC
SOL
SP
JUNE 2017
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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Dining Room (1st floor)
Fitness Room (Garage level)
Lounge (1st floor)
Media Room (2nd floor)
Sign Up & Meet in Lobby
Solarium (Third floor)
Swimming Pool (Garage level)
9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
10:00am Walking Group– Shoreline
Park (REC)
FRIDAY
2
9:30am Balance Training (FR)
11:00am Wellness Clinic—BP/WGTS (WC)
1:00pm Gardening Club w/John O’Hara
1:30pm Tech Presentation with Curtis
Golden (MR)
2:00pm Current Events w/Jack (MR)
3:30pm HAPPY HOUR (LGE)
6:00pm Warriors Game (MR)
7:30pm New Release Movie Night (MR)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
Deadline: June 4 Salome (by noon)
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Open Chair Badminton in Fitness Center
SATURDAY
3 9:30am Fitness Circuits (FR)
12:00pm Movie Matinee (MR)
2:30pm Spanish Class w/Maria (MR)
4:00pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
7:30pm Classic Movie Night (MR)
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
30
7
4
5
6
9:30am Morning Stretches (FR)
9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Carina (FR)
9:15am Fitness Training w/Ev (FR)
1:15pm Opera Outing– Salome by
West Bay Opera (REC)
9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
12:00pm Field Trip- David Hackney: The
Yosemite Suite at PACE Gallery (REC)
2:00pm Movie Matinee (MR)
5:00pm Warriors Game (MR)
Deadline: June 6 David Hackney Exhibit
Deadline: June 24 Hiromi Duet
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9:30am Morning Stretches (FR)
3:00pm Concert Outing– As Summer Was
Just Beginning by Foothill Symphonic
Winds (REC)
11:00am Brain Fitness (LGE)
1:00pm Bridge Lesson & Supervised Play
w/Mary (SOL)
7:30pm Comedy Movie Night (MR)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Bocce Ball Play in the Side Court
5:00pm Warriors Game—if necessary (MR)
Deadline: June 20 Violin Sonatas
25
9:30am Morning Stretches (FR)
1:00pm Gardening Club w/John O’Hara
3:30pm Chair Yoga w/Lee (FR)
3:15pm Literary Lecture w/Darwin Patnode:
The Bitter Comedies of Mark Twain (MR)
3:30pm Mitchell Park Library Outing (REC)
7:30pm Foreign Movie Night (MR)
6:00pm Warriors Game (MR)
Deadline: June 7 Churchill (by noon)
Deadline: June 10 Frank Sinatra
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RAY J.!
(Movie Outing: Churchill
Theater/Time TBA)
7:30pm Movie– A Connecticut Yankee (MR)
Deadline: June 11 Foothill Symphonic Winds
Deadline: July 9 Merola Opera
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
9:30am Fitness Circuits (FR)
9:30am Canopy Tree Walk– Bookworms (REC)
1:00pm Documentary Video (MR)
2:00pm Theater Outing– A Salute to Frank
Sinatra (REC)
3:30pm HAPPY HOUR (LGE)
2:30pm Spanish Class w/Maria (MR)
6:00pm Warriors Game (MR)
4:00pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
7:30pm Classic Movie Night (MR)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRUNO W.!
Deadline: June 10 Tree Walk (by noon)
Deadline: July 16 Music at Menlo
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
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17 9:30am Fitness Circuits (FR)
9:30am Balance Training (FR)
9:15am Fitness Training w/Ev (FR)
9:30am Resistance Training (FR)
9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Carina (FR)
1:15pm Field Trip- Creativity on the Line
(docent--led tour) at Cantor Museum (REC)
9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
11:00am Scrabble (LGE)
11:00am Scrabble (LGE)
11:00am Musical Theater Lecture w/Bonnie
Weiss— Julie Andrews (MR)
3:15pm Concert– Lee Allen (LGE)
3:30pm Chair Yoga w/Lee (FR)
11:00am Brain Fitness (LGE)
4:15pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
7:30pm Foreign Movie Night (MR)
Deadline: June 25 The Graduate
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Bocce Ball Play in the Side Court
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9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Carina (FR)
11:30am Residents Meeting (MR)
1:00pm Bridge Lesson & Supervised Play
w/Mary (SOL)
7:30pm Comedy Movie Night (MR)
Deadline: June 27 HMB Lunch
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Bocce Ball Play in the Side Court
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9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Jorge (FR)
9:15am Fitness Training w/Ev (FR)
11:30am Lunch/Concert Outing–
My Favorite Violin Sonatas at Oshman
JCC (REC)
2:00pm Concert– Richard Hawkins : Short
Classical Favorites (LGE)
Deadline:: June 17 Cantor Art Museum
Trivia Dinner Night!
9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Carina (FR)
11:00am Scrabble (LGE)
2:00pm Marv’s Musical Memories–
Memories
The Singers (MR)
3:30pm Chair Yoga w/Lee (FR)
3:30pm Mitchell Park Library Outing (REC)
3:30pm
JUNE RESIDENTS BIRTHDAY PARTY
In the Lounge
7:30pm Concert– Stephen Gill & Friends:
Cervantes (LGE)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
11:00am Activity Meeting (MR)
1:30pm Tech Presentation with Curtis
Golden (MR)
3:30pm HAPPY HOUR (LGE)
7:30pm New Release Movie Night (MR)
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Open Chair Badminton in Fitness Center
9:30am Fitness Circuits w/Jorge (FR)
2:30pm Spanish Class w/Maria (MR)
1:00pm Documentary Video (MR)
4:00pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
2:30pm Concert– Frank Cefalu (LGE)
3:30pm HAPPY HOUR (LGE)
7:30pm Award-Winning Movie Night (MR)
7:30pm New Release Movie Night (MR)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM Y.!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEAN A.!
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
Deadline: June 27 HMB Lunch
30
11:00am Scrabble (LGE)
11:00am Opera Lecture w/Deborah
Rosengaus—Americana (MR)
1:30pm Book Club Meeting (SOL)
1:00pm Documentary Video (MR)
3:30pm Chair Yoga w/Lee (FR)
3:00pm Menu Meeting (MR)
3:30pm HAPPY HOUR (LGE)
3:30pm Mitchell Park Library Outing (REC)
7:15pm Theater Outing– Hershey Felder,
Beethoven (REC)
7:30pm New Release Movie Night (MR)
4:15pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
7:30pm Foreign Movie Night (MR)
Deadline: July 6 DeYoung Museum
7:30pm Indie Movie Night (MR)
Trivia Dinner Night!
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
1:00pm Gardening Club w/John O’Hara
10:30am Walking Group– Sharon
Park (REC)
2:00pm Concert– Ian Scarfe (MR)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELEANOR D.!
10:30am Walking Group– Foothill Park (REC)
29
1:00pm Bridge Lesson & Supervised Play
w/Mary (SOL)
7:30pm Classic Movie Night (MR)
24
28 9:30am Resistance Training (FR)
2:00pm Movie Matinee (MR)
4:00pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
23
27
10:30am Half Moon Bay Lunch Outing—
Ritz Carlton (REC)
2:30pm Spanish Class w/Maria (MR)
22 9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
7:30pm Indie Movie Night (MR)
11:00am Brain Fitness (LGE)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Bocce Ball Play in the Side Court
7:30pm Indie Movie Night (MR)
2:00pm Current Events w/Jack (MR)
7:30pm Foreign Movie Night (MR)
9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
7:30pm Comedy Movie Night (MR)
3:30pm Mitchell Park Library Outing (REC)
21
20
1:15pm Theater Outing– The Graduate by
Foothill Symphonic Winds (REC)
(Movie OutingMovie/Theater/Time TBA)
11:00am Scrabble (LGE)
4:15pm Tai Chi w/Irene (FR)
9:15am Fitness Training w/Ev (FR)
7:30pm Dramatic Movie Night (MR)
11:00am Opera Lecture w/Deborah
Rosengaus– Opera for Families (MR)
10
15 9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
6:00pm Warriors Game—if necessary (MR)
3:30pm
Father’s Day Concert
w/Steve Scholz Trio
In the Lounge
9:30am Aquatic Fitness w/Les (SP)
9:30am Balance Training (FR)
14
7:30pm Dramatic Movie Night (MR)
9:30am Morning Stretches
9
13
2:00pm Movie Matinee (MR)
18 Happy Father’s Day
8
12
1:00pm Bridge Lesson & Supervised Play
w/Mary (SOL)
Deadline: June 24 Hiromi Duet
9:30am Resistance Training (FR)
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
9:30am Balance Training (FR)
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Open Chair Badminton in Fitness Center
9:30am Fitness Circuits (FR)
7:15pm Concert Outing– Hiromi Duet
featuring Edmar Castaneda (REC)
7:30pm Classic Movie Night (MR)
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Open Table Tennis Play in Fitness Center
Volume , Issue
June 2017
4041 El Camino Way
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8626
The Summer is Here!
Go Warriors! Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors for advancing to
the NBA Finals Championships...again! They again play against the Cleveland
Cavaliers] beginning on June 1. As per tradition, we will be showing these games on
the television in the Media Room. If you would like to watch the game and have your
dinner in the Media Room on these evenings, please sign up at the Concierge Desk
(deadline: previous evening at 8pm) so that we can prepare.
Thank you to resident Milt G. for continuing to coordinate our community
puzzle in the Lounge! Milt selects each puzzle and then mounts/frames the finished
puzzles upon completion. The puzzle is a social focal point at the Avant, and it is a
joy to see how many residents help with each puzzle!
Horticulturalist John O’Hara will meet with the Gardening Club on
Thursdays, June 1, 8, and 22, at 1:00pm. The garden is located in the alleyway
between the Avant and Palo Alto Commons. Thank you to Victor, Noreen, Grace,
Marge, and Joan for their dedicated work in the garden!—it looks amazing!
Join us for our Walking Groups on Thursdays, June 1 (Shoreline), June 22 (Foothill
Park), and June 29 (Sharon Park– Menlo Park), at 10:30am. Please sign up by 9:00am on
the morning of each walking group. Meet in the lobby at 10:30am, and wear your
comfortable walking shoes!
In the May resident meeting, residents suggested adding a bocce ball court and
offering an opportunity for residents to meet and play chair badminton. We will be
setting up a bocce ball court on the North side of the building (side court). The Open
Bocce Ball Play will take place on Mondays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Gather your friends!
Also, on select Fridays, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, we will off Open Chair Badminton in the
Fitness Center. We will set it up, and it only takes two residents to play!
Join us for the following monthly meetings in June:
Activity Meeting
Friday, June 16, at 11:00am
Residents Meeting
Monday, June 19, at 11:30am
Book Club Meeting
Thursday, June 29, at 1:30pm
Menu Meeting
Thursday, June 29, at 3:00pm
Media Room
Media Room
Solarium
Media Room
June Residents Birthdays
Ray J.
Bruno W.
Eleanor D.
Jim Y.
Jean A.
June 7
June 9
June 17
June 22
June 23
JOIN US on Thursday, June 15, at 3:30pm,
in the Lounge, for the June Birthday Party!
The Avant
Dining Room
Breakfast
Mondays—Saturdays
7:30am to 9:30am
Lunch
12:00pm to 2:00pm
(optional; 1– hour notice)
Dinner
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Sunday Brunch
10:00am to 1:00pm
BON APPETIT!
Dante Stevens
Executive Chef
Sherry Bucio
Director of Dining
Services
FITNESS PROGRAMMING
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GETTING TO KNOW OUR FITNESS INSTRUCTORS
IRENE HU
EV CORZBERG
Tai Chi
Aquatic Fitness & Fitness Training
My name is Irene Hu. I am a Chen Style Tai Chi
instructor certified by the American Chen Taiji
Society (ACTS). I hold gold medals for my Chen
Taiji performances at regional Martial Arts
Tournaments for multiple years. I enjoy working
closely with my students and helping them to
develop their skills over time.
My name is Ev Corzberg. I teach aquatic exercise,
fitness training, as well as body movement & balance. I truly believe that fitness is very important for
our health. It helps your mind and your body. In
addition, the better shape you are in, you can recover
quicker from illness, operations and injury. Looking
forward to meeting you in my classes!
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
AFFIRMA REHAB
LES CORZBERG
Balance Training & Resistance Training
Aquatic Fitness
Our company is Affirma Rehab. We are dedicated
to providing quality rehabilitation therapy services
and believe therapy is definitely a necessary and
beneficial service that allows residents to function
as independently as possible. Out therapist
conducts weekly resistance training and balance
training classes at the Avant.
I have been teaching Aqua Fitness for 10 years with
groups up to 60 people as well as indoor cycle and
silver sneakers. I believe in doing modifications of
movements based on individual needs. Aqua fitness
helps seniors with both strengthening their muscles
and assisting in their balance. I look forward to
being in the water with you!
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
LEE FERGUSON
THE AVANT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Chair Yoga
Carina, Jorge, and Marisela
I lead classes that combine yoga and meditation,
movement and stillness. I hold a blue belt in Aikido
and is lay-ordained as a Zen householder. I have
been practicing Aikido for 24 years and Zen for 29
years. I am also engaged in independent tutorial
work with ITP-International and follow the nine
commitments of Integral Transformative Practice.
I look forward to bringing a yoga class to The Avant
and working with each of you.
The Avant activity staff— Carina, Jorge, and
Marisela— lead fitness classes each week as well.
Our staff also provide residents with any assistance
they may need in the Fitness Center. If you have
any questions, ideas, or suggestions about the Avant
fitness program or, please contact Deeann Hui,
Director of Activities, or Marisela Velasquez,
Assistant Director of Activities.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
FITNESS ROOM
Open Daily
7:00am to 10:00pm
FITNESS PROGRAMMING
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Pool is OPEN from 7:00am- 10:00pm daily.
Please note that the Avant pool is unavailable for open swim use during the
scheduled times below. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
9:30am11:30am
11:00am12:30pm
Scheduled
Maintenance
Scheduled
classes
Wednesday Thursday
9:30am11:30am
Scheduled
classes
Friday
Saturday
11:00am12:30pm
Scheduled
Maintenance
Weekly Fitness Classes at The Avant
MORNING
Morning Stretches
(35 mins)
Sundays at 9:30am
Resistance Training
w/Affirma Rehab
(60 mins)
Wednesdays at 9:30am
Aquatic Fitness
w/Les Corzberg
(45 mins)
Mondays at 9:30am
Aquatic Fitness
w/Les Corzberg
(45 mins)
Thursdays at 9:30am
Fitness Circuits
(35 mins)
Mondays & Saturdays at 9:30am
Fitness Training
w/Ev Corzberg
(45 mins)
Tuesdays at 9:15am
Balance Training
w/Affirma Rehab
(60 mins)
Fridays at 9:30am
AFTERNOON
Chair Yoga
w/Lee Ferguson
(60 mins)
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Tai Chi w/Irene Hu
(45 mins)
Tuesdays at 4:15pm
Saturdays at 4:00pm
TABLE TENNIS OPEN PLAY:
Thursdays (3:00pm to 5:00pm) and Saturdays (1:00pm to 3:00pm)
OPEN BOCCE BALL PLAY:
Mondays (3:00pm to 5:00pm)
OPEN CHAIR BADMINTON:
Alternating Fridays (1:00pm to 2:00pm)
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SPECIAL EVENT THIS MONTH
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY CONCERT
Steve Scholz Trio
Join us for a special Father’s Day jazz concert featuring the jazzy
Steve Scholz Trio. Born in the shadow of the jazz capital of the
world, Long Island, NY but raised in the heat of Florida latin
rhythms and soulful blues of the deep south, Steve Scholz is an
award winning jazz composer and artist. Steve’s credentials as a jazz
composer and artist are grounded in his education and real world
experience. Working professional since the age of 15, he holds his
masters degree in jazz piano performance from Florida State
University – where he joined the faculty as an educator in 2009
and performed, composed, and recorded for top FSU jazz combos
and the nationally acclaimed Jazz Ensemble I.
Website: www.stevescholzmusic.con
Happy Father’s Day!!
Sunday
June 18
3:30pm
SPECIAL EVENT THIS MONTH
Classical Piano Concert:
Richard Hawkins
Tuesday, June 20, at 2:00pm, in the Lounge
“Short Classical Favorites”:
Ballade in G Minor (Brahms)
Clair de lune (Debussy)
Fantasy-Impromptu (Chopin)
Carnival Waltzes (Schumann)
Rondo alla Turca (Mozart)
Liebestraum (Liszt)
Minute Waltz (Chopin)
Moonlight Sonata Adagio (Beethoven)
Impromptu in E-flat (Schubert)
Waltz in A-flat (Brahms)
Bergamasque Prelude (Debussy)
Gymnopedie #1 (Satie)
Noble and Sentimental Waltz #7 (Ravel)
Uno (Einaudi)
Maple Leaf Rag (Joplin)
Graceful Ghost Rag (Bolcom)
Malagueña (Lecuona)
Website: www.richardhawkinsmusic.com
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SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT, CLASSES, AND EVENTS THIS MONTH
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JACK MATHER * Thursdays, June 1 and 15, at 2:00pm
Jack Mather is a professor, who presents lectures on a variety of topics for the last 12 years. Jack is informative,
delightful, and engaging. Jack conducts a bi-weekly current events discussion group at the Avant. This
month’s current events groups will take place on Thursdays, June 1 and 15, at 2:00pm, in the Media Room.
DEBORAH ROSENGAUS * Fridays, June 9 and 30, at 11:00am
Deborah Rosengaus, mezzo-soprano, was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay
Area. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the USC Thornton School of Music and
Master’s in Vocal Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She will conduct
this month’s programs on Fridays, June 9 and 30, at 11:00am, in the Media Room.
June 9: Opera for Families - Music that can be enjoyed by all ages! and how we get the
next generation interested in the arts.
June 30: Americana - Fourth of July favorites and alternatives to the standards to share
with friends.
Website: www.deborahrosengaus.com
DARWIN PATNODE * Thursday, June 8, at 3:15pm
Darwin Patnode has a PhD in English and is a professional parliamentarian and
academic fund raiser. On Thursday, June 8, at 3:15pm, in the Media Room, Darwin
will conduct this month’s literary lecture entitled, The Bitter Comedies of Mark Twain.
In his last decades, Mark Twain grew somewhat bitter and cynical, as revealed in
some of his final works, including "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"
and "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg" and "Pudd'nhead Wilson." In
accordance, we will show the film, "A Connecticut Yankee", starring Bing Crosby
that evening.
LEE ALLEN * Tuesday, June 13, at 3:15pm
Come and enjoy a jazz piano concert by Lee Allen on Tuesday, June 13, at 3:15pm, in
the Lounge. Lee Allen’s music style is unique -- popular music, influenced by jazz and
classical/romantic harmony and structure. Lee Allen's real experience as a bassist and
drummer enables him to deliver a trio sound that is as authentic as the sound of three
persons. He has a varied playing history that started when Lee began playing Memphis
nightclubs at the age of 14 (don't tell!) in the late 60's. Lee later helped introduce a
gospel choir to the MIT campus and organized music programs in Cambridge,
Massachusetts and Silicon Valley, California.
BONNIE WEISS * Thursday, June 15, at 11:00am
Bonnie Weiss conducts a monthly lecture series on a different musical theater topic.
Bonnie holds a BA in Theatre Education and an MA in Counseling from New York
University. She has produced and hosted her own radio show, Front Row Center, and has
served as writer, producer and director for ten sold-out Bay Area cabaret shows. In June,
Bonnie will conduct her program, entitled, “Broadway’s Dazzling Dames: Julie Andrews”.
Join us on Thursday, June 15, at 11:00am.
Website: www.curtainup.net
SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT, CLASSES, AND EVENTS THIS MONTH
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STEPHEN GILL & FRIENDS * Thursday, June 15, at 7:30pm
Stephen Gill & Friends will perform on Thursday, June 15, at 7:30pm, in the Lounge.
They will be presenting a brand new program entitled, “The Impossible Musical: The
Making of The Man of La Mancha. This special event will include a 45-minute miniproduction of the play. Join us for this very unique concert experience!
MARV’S MUSICAL MEMORIES * Wednesday, June 21, at 2:00pm
Marv Emerling conducts several musical appreciation programs, known as Marv’s
Musical Memories. His programs comprise of specially-selected recorded music,
coupled with detailed, interesting stories about composers, artists, and music origins!
On Wednesday, June 21, at 2:00pm, in the Media Room, Marv will present a special program
entitled, “The Singers”.
FRANK CEFALU * Wednesday, June 22, at 2:30pm
Frank Cefalu, a long time singer and songwriter, has been making music in the bay
area for the last 40 years. He started playing in several folk bands, which eventually
morphed into a western swing band, Back in the Saddle. Frank has shared the stage
with the likes of the David Grisman Quintet, Doc Watson, and Emmy Lou Harris.
Join us on Wednesday, June 22, at 2:30pm, in the Lounge.
Website: www.dee-oh-geemusic.com
IAN SCARFE * Wednesday, June 28, at 2:00pm
Ian Scarfe will perform a classical piano concert on Wednesday, June 28, at 2:00pm, in the
Lounge. Ian is currently a music associate at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance from Willamette University and a
Master's Degree and an Artist's Certificate in Chamber Music from the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music. He will perform a unique program of classical pieces, as well as
other pieces inspired by this interaction with residents.
Website: www.ianscarfe.com
RESIDENT BULLETIN BOARD
located across from Apt. 1004
See the Concierge Desk to post!
Check it regularly for resident-to-resident postings!
TRIVIA DINNER NIGHTS
Wednesdays
June 14 and 28
ONGOING CLASSES/CLUBS THIS MONTH
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BRIDGE LESSONS & SUPERVISED PLAY * Mondays at 1:00pm
Our weekly continues to create such a buzz and excitement in our community! The weekly
bridge lesson and supervised play takes place 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Sessions are taught and
supervised by Mary Steele, ACBL Director, who has many years of playing and supervising
experience. Mary brings not only expertise and experience, but she creates such great
enthusiasm and excitement to our community bridge program as well. Beginning or
experienced, all are welcome!
SPANISH CLASS * Saturdays at 2:30pm
Classes are taught by María Avilés, a native Spanish language speaker, who has taught
in the Peninsula Area for 30 years: 5 years for the San Mateo County Office of Education
and 25 years for the San Francisco Archdiocese with St. Matthew School as her latest post.
She has also taught concurrent Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes in the Adult
Program at CSM. María brings with her a contagious energy and enthusiasm toward the
language and the culture and teaches in a most supportive way. Join us on Saturdays at
2:30pm in the Media Room!
TECH TALK * Fridays, June 2 and 16, at 1:30pm
Curtis Golden is a Silicon Valley professional with over 27 years of experience in computer
technology and the art of training and documentation. Curtis also created Senior Savvy, a service
to help introduce and to assist with the world of technology. Curtis will conduct his next “tech
talk” at the Avant on June 2 and 16, at 1:30pm, in the Media Room. Curtis can also offer
private tech support to residents for a fee. (See Deeann for more information.)
Website: www.seniorssavvy.com
THE HYSTERICAL SOCIETY * For The Preservation of Good Humor
I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her.
I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always
correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying,
"Grandma, I really think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!"
- Submitted by Milt G.
In a recent round-table discussion group, the question was asked of the Ministerial Panel, “At what point does
life begin?”.
The Baptist Preacher spoke first and said, “At conception, of course!”.
The Presbyterian Minister said, “No, no, it certainly begins at birth”.
The Catholic Priest tried to buffer the obvious argument point and suggested, “Perhaps you’re both wrong, and
it’s a compromise in that the fetus is not functional with a heartbeat until the third month”.
They had to prod the Jewish Rabbi for his answer, and he finally leaned forward to his microphone and spoke
softly, “All my friends here are wrong. Life begins when the last child leaves home, and the they left behind
dies!”
- Submitted by Ray J.
Want to share funny anecdote, pun, or joke? Please submit your funnies to residents Irv P., Milt G.,
or Ray J. We will be publish 2-3 jokes each month in the newsletter.
PERFORMANCE OUTINGS/FIELD TRIPS THIS MONTH
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OUTINGS THIS MONTH
Performance: Salome by West Bay Opera at
Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto
Date/Time: Sunday, June 4, at 1:15pm
Performance: As Summer Was Just Beginning by Foothill
Symphonic Winds at Cubberley Theatre
Sign-Up Deadline: June 2 (by noon)
Date/Time: Sunday, June 11, at 3:00pm
Cost: $73.50 (side orchestra, includes $3.50 fee)
Sign-Up Deadline: June 8
More info: www.westbayopera.org/187-salome-showpage-temp-1617.html
Cost: $5.00 (seniors)
Field Trip: David Hackney: The Yosemite Suite at PACE
Gallery in Palo Alto (self-guided tour; duration: 1 hour)
Field Trip: Creativity on the Line (docent-led tour) at
Cantor Art Museum in Palo Alto (optional docent tour
at 2pm or self-tour; total duration: 2 hours at museum)
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 6, at 12:00pm
Sign-Up Deadline: June 4
Cost: free
More info: www.pacegallery.com/exhibitions/12858/
the-yosemite-suite
Movie Outing: Churchill (Theater TBA)
More info: www.fswinds.org
Date/Time: Saturday, June 17, at 1:15pm
Sign-Up Deadline: June 14
Cost: free
More info: www.museum.stanford.edu/view/
Creativity.html
Sign-Up Deadline: June 6 (at noon)
Performance/Lunch: My Favorite Violin Sonatas at
Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto
Cost: appx. $9.25
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 20, at 2:00pm
More info: www.imdb.com/title/tt2674454/
Sign-Up Deadline: June 18
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 7 (Time TBA)
Field Trip: Tree Walk with Canopy: Bookworms in the
Branches (walk is 2-hours long, we will do 1 hour)
Date/Time: Saturday, June 10
Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch & concert)
More info: www.paloaltojcc.org/Events/my-favoriteviolin-sonatas
Cost: free
Performance: Hiromi Duet featuring Edmar Castaneda at
Bing Concert Hall at Stanford University
More info: www.canopy.org/our-work/tree-walks/
Date/Time: Saturday, June 24, at 7:15pm
Performance: A Salute to Frank Sinatra—Starring Gary
Anthony at Montgomery Theater in San Jose
Sign-Up Deadline: June 4
Sign-Up Deadline: June 9 (by noon)
Date/Time: Saturday, June 10, at 2:00pm
Sign-Up Deadline: June 6
Cost: $57.50 (front center orchestra) or $46.50 (rear
orchestra) (includes $8.50 fee)
More info: www.sanjosetheaters.org/event/franksinatra-salute-gary-anthony/?instance_id=8745
Cost: $106.00 (premium) or $96.00 (A seating)
(includes $11.00 fee)
More info: www. stanfordjazz.org/more-info/hiromiduet-featuring-edmar-castaneda/
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Performance: The Graduate by Palo Alto Players at Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto
Date/Time: Sunday, June 25, at 1:15pm
Sign-Up Deadline: June 13
Cost: $45.00 (orchestra) (includes $6.00 fee)
More info: www.paplayers.org/on-stage-now
Lunch Outing: Half Moon Bay Lunch at Ritz Carlton (Conservatory)
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 27, at 10:30am
Sign-Up Deadline: June 19
Cost: cost of meal (including tax + gratuity)
More info: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/california/half-moon-bay/dining/the-conservatory
Performance: Hershey Felder, BEETHOVEN by Theatre Works at Mountain View Center for Performing Arts
Date/Time: Thursday, June 29, at 7:15pm
Sign-Up Deadline: Deadline has passed.
Upcoming Outings w/Deadlines this Month
FIELD TRIP
Performance: The Summer of Love Experience: Art, Fashion, and Rock and Roll at DeYoung Museum in San Francisco
(Docent-led tour : 1:30pm-2:30pm, or self tour. Duration: 2.5 hours at the museum)
Date/Time: Thursday, July 6, at 11:00am
Sign-Up Deadline: June
27
Cost: $20.00 (senior). If you are a member, please let us know at time of sign-up.
More info: www.deyoung.famsf.org/calendar/docent-tour-summer-love-experience-art-fashion-and-rock-roll
CONCERT OUTING
Performance: Merola Opera Program: Schwabacher Summer Concert at Bing Concert Hall at Stanford Univeristy
Date/Time: Sunday, July 9, and 1:45pm
Sign-Up Deadline:
June 8
Cost: apprx $30.00-$40.00 (tickets go on public sale on June 8, when we will know exact costs)
More info: www.live.stanford.edu/calendar/july-2017/merola-opera-program-schwabacher-summer-concert
CONCERT OUTING
Performance: The Emergence of Classical Tradition in Musical Style by Music at Menlo at Martin Family Hall in
Atherton
Date/Time: Sunday, July 16, at 1:45pm
Cost: $48.00 (general admission)
More info: www.musicatmenlo.org/enc/?evt=1313
Sign-Up Deadline: June
9