CELEBRATING
THE
MOMENTS!
COLONY NEWS
A Weekly Newsletter for Members and Staff of Meredith Bay Colony Club
#171
January 19, 2014
A CELEBRATION OF WELLNESS!
Good health is much more than the
absence of injury and disease. Wellness
is all about making ourselves better by
not waiting until we have a problem that
needs to be addressed. As we get older
there are many things that we do not
control about our health --- but there is a
great deal that we do control --- perhaps
more than you might have thought!
Wellness is more than physical fitness.
While that is of course important – there
is much more that each of us can and
should do to ensure our own ‘Wellness’.
Years ago I taught a college course called
‘The Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging’.
We are more than just physical and
intellectual beings --- we have spiritual and emotional sides that all interact
together. This past week Jim interviewed two Wellness practioners on his weekly
radio show --- Kelly Long on the left and Catherine Turgeon on the right. Catherine
did a program for us this past week as well.
For me Wellness is about taking
ownership of our own lives and while how each of us chooses to pursue that goal
might vary --- I would encourage each of you to consider how best to get the
assistance you need to pursue your own Wellness goals.
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RESIDENCE IN THE CLUB AVAILABLE!
Residence #212 is presently available and if anyone is interested in finding out all
the details they are asked to give Jim Murray a call as soon as possible – but no later
than January 27th. 279-1500.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS…………….
January 22nd
January 23rd
January 30th
Mary Robins
Anne Stevenson
Bill Juslin
AND THE ANNIVERSARIES…………
January 17th
Dorry Sykes
4 years
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK…Mother Teresa
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CAN YOU FIND IT!
This week we had Two Winners! Jean S. and John E.
both correctly identified this as being on the Elevator
Door Frame at the lower First Floor Level. For those
who are interested in knowing – they signify the floor
to which the elevator will automatically return in the
event that the fire alarm is going off.
Let’s see who
can find this
next one! I
think that it
is
easy
enough that
no hints are
necessary but I will offer one anyway: The
subject of the photo to the right was not
here upon Opening but joined us as some
point afterwards.
Part of what I enjoy about taking these
photos is the opportunity it gives me to look
closely and see the beauty of design that all
around us but that oftentimes goes
unnoticed.
I think the same thing about people as well.
Please put your answers in the Suggestion
Box!
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JOKE OF THE
WEEK………
A man goes on a 2-month business trip
to Europe and leaves his cat with his
brother. Three days before his return
he calls his brother.
Brother 1: So how is my cat doing?
Brother 2: He's Dead
Brother 1: He's Dead! What do you
mean He's Dead! I loved that cat.
Couldn't you think of a nicer way to
tell me! I'm leaving in 3 days. You
could of broke me to the news easier. You could of told me today that she
got out of the house or something. Then when I called before I left you
could of told me, Well, we found her but she is up on the roof and we're
having trouble getting her down. Then when I call you from the airport
you could of told me, The Fire Department was there and scared her off
the roof and the cat died when it hit the ground.
Brother 2: I'm sorry...you're right...that was insensitive I won't let it
happen again.
Brother 1: Alright, alright, forget about it. Anyway, how is Mom doing?
Brother 2: She's up on the roof and we're having trouble getting her
down.
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DATES TO KEEP IN MIND………….
Friday January 24th
Big Fun Bingo Game in the Bistro
Wednesday February 5th
Sound Advice Here. Call 536-4880 for an
Appointment or Diana at 279-1507
Thursday Feb 13th
OnSite Dermatology here starting at 1p. Call
1-866-650-0276 for an appointment or Diana
at 279-1507
Friday February 14th
Valentines Day with Kid Jazz at 2:30
Tuesday March 4th
Mardis Gras Party with BayouBob
Monday March 17th
St. Patrick’s Day Party with Jim Tyrrell,
Songwriter, Performer and Hooligan
AGING WELL IS ALSO A NEWSPAPER COLUMN!
Every other Saturday the Laconia Citizen publishes our Newspaper Column that
usually has something to do with aging issues --- But you can also find it on our
Facebook Page, on our Website or just by asking for copy. I can also add you to an
Email list if you would like a copy sent to you automatically.
AGING WELL ON THE RADIO EACH WEEK!
Each Wednesday at 8:35 on 1350 WEZS, MBCC sponsors AGING WELL co-hosted by
the Voice of the Lakes Region Allan Harrison along with MBCC’s Jim Murray.
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CLUB CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 20TH
TO JANUARY 26TH
MONDAY
January 20th
9 am
9 am
9 - 9 :45 am
9 am
11 am
Shopping Lists -- Are due at the Front Desk by 4p!
Exercise in the Fitness Center
Pool Fitness
Pedicures / Manicures / Waxing - Hair Salon (by appt)
(Every Other Monday) Please Call Sherrie at 254-4726
Chair Chi – Community Room
TUESDAY
January 21st
9 - 9 : 45 am
10 am
12:30 – 4p
12 & 2p
1 – 2:15p
2:30p
Pool Fitness
Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (By Appointment)
Bridge - Tavern
Member Shopping (Reservations Required)
Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room
Bill Parker – Inn Dining Room
WEDNESDAY
January 22nd
12 - 2 p
1 – 2:15p
2 - 4p
2:30 p
Member Errand Run
Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room
Chess Club - Terrace Private Dining Room or Bistro
Massage with Dave de Sousa – Wellness Center
THURSDAY
January 23rd
8:30 am
9 am
9 – 9:45 am
11 am
1 – 2:15p
1:30p
Men’s Breakfast - Bistro
Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (by appointment)
Exercise in the Fitness Center
Chair Chi – Community Room
Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room
Mah Jongg – Tavern
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FRIDAY
Friday January 24th
9 – 9:45 am
1p
2 to 4 p
3p
7:00 p
Pool Fitness
Chair Chi – Community Room
Wii Bowling - Community Room
Big Fun Bingo Game - Bistro
Friday Night Movie - Community Room
SATURDAY
January 25th
2 pm
Knitters, Crocheters & Observers in the Puzzle Room
SUNDAY
January 26th
10:15 am
Catholic Communion - Inn Activities Room
DINING SERVICES
BISTRO BREAKFAST
7 :15 – 10 am
Monday - Saturday
BISTRO LUNCH
12 – 2 pm
Monday – Saturday
DINNER TERRACE DINING ROOM
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Reservations Required
Monday - Saturday
SUNDAY BISTRO BRUNCH
8 – 10 am
Reservations Please
SUNDAY TERRACE BRUNCH
10 am – 1p Reservations Requested
1 to 1:30
Reservations Required
Private Table?
If you would like a Private Table for Terrace Dining please be sure
to make your request known at the time you make reservations.
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WORD OF THE WEEK…………
Hoopla
-
\HOO-plah\
noun
excited commotion : to-do
exaggerated or sensational promotion or publicity
EXAMPLES
In my opinion, the movie didn't live up to the hoopla surrounding it.
"There was no formal introduction, no hoopla as the leading scorer in Maryland
men's basketball history took a seat behind the bench for the first time in his new
role." — From an article by Don Markus in The Baltimore Sun, November 29, 2013
DID YOU KNOW?
In French, the interjection "houp-là" is used roughly the same way as English's
"upsy-daisy" or "whoops-a-daisy," as
one might say when picking up a
child. (This usage can be found in
English, too, in such works as Booth
Tarkington's The Magnificent
Ambersons and James Joyce’s
Ulysses.) In the early 20th century,
the word, playing on the syllable
"hoop," gave its name to a ring-toss
game played at carnivals. But before
that, "hoopla" was used in American
English to refer to a kind of bustling
commotion, and later, as a term for
sensationalist hype.
Read more at http://www.merriam-
webster.com/word-of-theday/2014/01/10/#06sxFv1ykfD2uUiL.99
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS:
“LIFE AS A HOUSE”
7:00 in the Community Room
Faced with a sobering diagnosis of
terminal cancer, George (Kevin
Kline) decides to construct a
beautiful new house on his land
overlooking the Pacific Ocean,
while at the same time trying to
connect with his estranged son
(Hayden Christensen). Kristin
Scott
Thomas
and
Mary
Steenburgen co-star in this
moving dramedy that speaks
eloquent volumes about the
fragility -- and resilience -- of the
human condition.
A Review……………………..
I love movies with a message and
this movie had a great one!!!! I
loved the progression of the
characters and how they all have
problems but getting involved
with the house project and
George they just all seem to find a way to make things better for themselves and
those around them. They are helping each other in ways that until the end they
don't even realize. The ending was a wonderful surprise that I didn't see coming but
when it happens you say "Of course that's why they did it". The cast was great and
they played off each other so perfectly that it seems that your watching something
real and not an entertaining movie.
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CLOSING NOTES…………….
Greetings All -----------I’m willing to bet that many of you watched the Patriot’s Game this afternoon and
while it was a bit disappointing to see them lose – it is certainly to their credit that
they once again made it to the Playoffs.
Whether you have passion for sports, music or the arts ---- the most important thing
for all of us is to find something beyond ourselves to become passionate about and
to nurture that passion, exercise that passion and to share that passion with others.
And never think that you are too old to either rediscover old or former passions or
to discover new ones. While learning to ski presents many challenges – learning to
be a bird watcher could be just the thing. I know that I am finding renewed
enjoyment from reading – and old passion that had been displaced by things that
seemed more important at the time.
The simplest passion and one of the most rewarding passions to have is that of
service to others. That is why Volunteers are typically some of the happiest people
you bump into in the course of the day. They are choosing to do something to help
others --- not because they have to --- but because they want to. Above you will
see a request for Volunteer Receptionists at our Front Desk. There are any number
of ways --- here --- and elsewhere where you can share your time, your interest and
your talents. It could make a real difference for the better!
Have a Great Week ---------
----- Howie
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