COLONY NEWS
A Weekly Newsletter for Members and Staff of Meredith Bay Colony Club
#55
October 14, 2011
GETTING FIT AT MBCC!
Who says you can’t have Fun while getting Fit?
Thanks to Lu-Ann Martin and the Arthritis
Foundation we are now able to offer 3 programs:
Tai Chi, Arthritis Foundation Aquatics and Take
Control with Exercise.
Class size is limited to not more than 10. Members get preference and a
significant discount in charges along with additional discounts if you choose to
take all three classes! Details will be forthcoming.
In order to provide Members
with uninterrupted access to
Pool & Gym we have eliminated
personal training of nonMembers and come November
1st the outside groups will be
working directly with Lu-Ann as
part of her classes. All programs
will involve MBCC Members and
all will be supervised. We will
be providing more programs and
eliminating the conflict with
private classes and outside
groups.
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OKTOBERFEST 2011
Last Friday found a Full House for OKTOBERFEST
2011! Kurt and his Krew did a great job preparing
multiple
traditional
dishes.
Fred and
Walter came dressed
for the event complete
with their caps awash in pins celebrating events and
places where they have been. It is interesting that a
stateside parallel to that exists with motorcyclists who
often display pins and badges on a vest. Another great
evening was enjoyed by all!
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MORE OKOTOBERFEST FOTOS………
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KURT’S KORNER ---Bistro Night next Friday October
21st 5:30 to 7p
Come on down for a little change of pace as well as an
opportunity to get to know the Bistro Menu a little
better. Reservations are Appreciated and Guests are
always welcome!
PLATING CHARGE TO APPLY STARTING IN NOVEMBER
Splitting a meal is a good thing to do and my wife and I often do just that when
we are out – the only downside is that the husband always has to split what the
wife wants to eat. But that aside – in every case the restaurant very reasonably
charges a ‘plate fee’ to do so. In order to keep overall charges down we are
always trying to allocate costs to those who actually enjoy the benefit. Most
would agree that this is the most fair way to proceed. The charge will be $3.
Thank you for your understanding --- if you have any question please be sure to
speak with either Kurt or me.
MOVIE TONIGHT: REBECCA
Friday at 7:30 p in the First Floor Community Room
No, this is not Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm -------- this is Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940
classic that won an Oscar. Seeing how it has been 70 years since some of you
might have seen this – it will seem like a brand new film. You are promised many
surprises. So after the Wine Tasting and after Dinner you might want to consider
heading on downstairs for MBCC’s FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES!
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU……………..
One of the things that we value here
at MBCC is the sensitivity and the
creativity of our Staff to respond to
many and various situations that
present themselves without notice.
Where other places are quick to say
that they ‘can’t ‘ do something our
Staff are always at the ready looking
for ways to make it happen.
This time we want to acknowledge
and thank Ryan and Chrystal for their above and beyond efforts as outlined in this
following note sent to Kurt:
Good Morning Kurt,
I would like to praise Ryan and Chrystal for the help and care
they gave me last night. I ad told my ‘grief’ group that it was
pizza night and they said that was fine. However, one of
them invited a guest and she turned out to have some rare
eating disorder and couldn’t eat pizza – or much else it
seemed. However, Ryan was able to find something and
solved the problem.
Chrystal quickly set one more place and saw to my guests
needs. Believe me, the group was veery impressed and wants
you to know how much they appreciate the extra effort.
Please pass on their and my appreciation.
marvelous team.
Carolyn
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We do have a
CLOSING NOTES……………..
MISSING PUMPKIN – HAVE YOU SEEN IT?
Diane reports that a large sparkly pumpkin
that was on the ledge near the Terrace Dining
Room is among the missing. We know if has
to be around here somewhere………..
SAVE THE DATE FOR KING JAZZ & CO ON OCT
18TH AT 2P IN THE BISTRO!
I’m told that there will be a surprise guest
vocalist ---- Could it be our own Diane?
You will have be there to find out!
CONSTRUCTION AHEAD!!!!
In November construction will begin on a covered entranceway for The INN &
GARDENS. There is a rumor out there that winter is coming and we want to be
sure that this year we can better protect Members and visitors as they move from
door to curb.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL COMING! Save the date! Friday October 28th at 2p.
More details will be forthcoming but this much is definite: This is a free even
made possible through the generous and thoughtful donation of Ben & Jerry’s Ice
Cream and supplies by Member Irma Cohen’s daughter (who owns the local Ben
& Jerry’s) Jayne Cohen!
TERRACE DINING AND FIRESIDE TAVERN FIREPLACE NOW WORKING!
While my efforts last night were not fruitful – Mike was able to make short work
of the repairs this morning. Who would have thought that there are batteries in
the stove that needed to be replaced!
PRIVATE DINING ROOM TABLE DUE BACK NEXT WEEK………
Next week our table should be back with a refinished top that should be much
better able to hold up the use we give it. We have also made some changes in
the CLUB HUB. Be sure to take a look!
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CHRONICLE PARTY?
Diane has received a copy of the MBCC Segment (actually it was a segment about
the ‘Kids Jazz Band’ who performed here) but we like to think of it as being about
us. The Date, Place and Time of a special showing have not been selected yet –
but will happen soon!
WINNI PLAYHOUSE INDOOR YARD SALE: Saturday October 15th from 9a to 2p at
their campus located at the old Anna-Lee complex…………
COMPUTER CLASSES AT INTERLAKES SENIOR CENTER
A special 5-week seeion of “Beginning Computer for Seniors” starts Monday
October 17th at 9:30a at the Interlakes Senior Center. Class size is limited and
includes a lot of individualized attention. Dr. Cathie LeBlanc will be teaching. The
cost for the 5 week program is just $5.
Call 279-5631 for information 7
reservations.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR FAMILY MEMBER HAS MEMORY LOSS
This program will be presented next Thursday October 20th from 6 to 8:30p at The
Retreat at Goldenview. The program is free and includes a light supper. Preregistration is required and can be made by calling 606-6590
NEW ARRIVALS
Bob and Izzy Barach joined us this week having moved down from Campton to
their new Residence #106 on the first floorl As always your help in welcoming
our newest Members is always appreciated!
Have a Great Weekend!
Howie
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