February Activity Highlights
Sun 1 Super Bowl Party ~ Watch the big game on the largest screen at Panorama, the auditorium! Admission is free to watch
the game. There will be trivia games and prizes. Enjoy food and drinks in the lobby with the game playing on the lobby
televisions. To purchase the Food Package, which includes sandwiches, salads, fruit, chips, vegetables, desserts, pop
and water; please sign up at the Activity Desk. $15.00, 3:00PM, PAT.
Mon 2 Botanical Illustration with Judy Howard ~ Bring a vegetable or fruit to draw the first week (or 2-3 for a grouping). In
weeks 2-4 we will paint a watercolor picture of your drawing. Supplies provided except produce. Mondays February 2,
9, 16 and 23, sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Judy Howard. $40.00, 10:00AM-NOON, QAS. Mon 2 LIR Video presents Buddhism, Part 5 (The Buddhist Community) & Part 6 (Mahayana Buddhism -The Bodhistatva
Ideal) ~ Discusses wisdom, virtue, artistic expression and ritual. 1:30PM-2:30PM, PAT.
Mon 2 Monday Night Program presents Tango Heart. Direct from Argentina, enjoy the music and dance of this fabulous
country. Originating at the end of the 19th century in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Tango music and dance grew in popularity and spread internationally. Its lyrics and music are marked by nostalgia, expressed through melodic instruments
including the bandoneón. The social dance-the Tango, will be featured. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM
shuttle. 7:00PM, PAT.
Tue 3 Watercolor with Anita Ellison ~ An ongoing class to learn new techniques, improve on skills, and create new paintings. Anita advises on color, brushwork and technique. Supply list available at activity desk. Tuesdays February 3, 10,
17 and 24, sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Anita Ellison. $40.00, 10:00AM-NOON, QAS.
Tue 3 Lunch and Walk presents The Hunt for Punxsutawney Phil ~ No-host lunch at the Shipwreck Café, followed by a 1.5
mile walk on a paved trail, with slight ups and downs. According to legend, Punxsutawney Phil, vacations at​Mud​Bay
in Olympia​​after a long winter on the East Coast. We will be looking for Phil, the day after Groundhog Day, along with a
discussion of the origin of this uniquely American holiday. Limit 12, $10.00, VL 11:00AM.
Tue 3 Understanding Great Opera, Parts 3 & 4 presents Vocal Expression in Music ~ Explore the constant changes of style
and form in music through the ages. (Audio CD) 11:00AM-12:30PM, PAL.
Tue 3 Jamming with Strings ~ Join your friends and neighbors at Panorama for an afternoon of music and songs. Bring a musical instrument and enjoy! 3:30PM-5:00PM, PAL.
Wed 4 Fundamentals of Music, Part 3 & 4 ~ Concludes discussion of timbre in brass and percussion instruments and moves
on to the evolution of orchestras from 17th to 20th Centuries. 11:00AM-12:30PM, PAL.
Wed 4 Learning In Retirement Series presents The Amazing World of The Honeybees by Laurie Pyne. There is an important
and powerful connection between bees and humans. This presentation will give a basic introduction to honey bees, discuss their importance and current impact as pollinators, and things we can do to help protect them. 1:30PM, PAT.
Wed 4 The Washington Center for the performing arts presents Memphis ~ Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a
radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible
journey filled with laughter, soaring emotion, and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards®, including
Best Musical. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. $3.00, BL 6:45PM.
Thu 5 Colored Pencil 2 with Carol Ballard ~ Light and shadow, reflection, transparency, working on black background, and
texture will be discussed. Prerequisite: Beginning Colored Pencil or some colored pencil experience. Supply list at activity desk. Thursdays February 5, 12, 19 and 26, sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Carol Ballard. $40.00,
10:00AM-NOON, QAS.
Thu 5 Capital Mall and Olympia Promenade Shopping ~Time to shop for that perfect Valentine gift or outfit. $3.00, BL
11:00AM, re-board 2:30PM. Thu 5 Movie: The Judge (2014) Starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Robert Duvall ~ “A big city lawyer returns to his childhood
home where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder.” Rated R for strong language and sexual references.
2:30PM-4:45PM, PAT.
Thu 5 Panorama Republicans presents Lenny Greenstein, Lacey City Council Member, as this month’s speaker. Coffee hour
follows meeting. 2:00PM, QA.
Fri 6
Movie: The Judge ~ Encore Showing ~ 1:30PM-3:45PM, PAT.
Fri 6 Learning In Retirement Series presents A Night In Havana. Join Havana born singer and guitarist Alejandro Fleites,
his sister flamenco dancer Marisela Fleites, Cuban style wood flutist Gary Stroutsos and Latin percussionist Antonio
Gomez, for a journey through time with traditional acoustic music of Havana. The night will come alive through their
stories, dance and songs. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle. 7:00PM, PAT.
Sat 7 Seattle’s Women Chorus presents Reel Women a musical tribute to some of the silver screen’s most famous and scintillating women. Throughout cinematic history, women have graced motion pictures with their beauty, tenacity, and awardwinning talents, both on screen and behind the scenes. The 2:00 p.m. concert takes place at the Cornish Playhouse at
Seattle Center. $73.00, BL 11:30AM.
Sun 8 Olympia Symphony Orchestra presents Mentor and Disciples ~ Vaughn Williams: Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus;
Walton: Viola Concerto soloist: Caitlin Lynch, viola; and Sibeluis: Symphony No. 6 in D minor, Op. 104. The second half
of their season moves from heavily programmatic and pictorial works to abstract or “absolute” pieces, such as numbered
symphonies and concertos. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. $3.00, BL 6:15PM. Mon 9 Panorama Readers Theater Performance presents The Importance of Being Earnest, an hour of fun and frolic, romance and revealed identities. Performers include Mary Eberling, Ann Green, Karl Johnson, Gail Madden, Elaine Rost,
Helen Spalding, and Lee Thompson. Note the date is on the 2nd Monday in February. 1:30PM, QA.
Tue 10 Birthday Dinner tickets on sale today and tomorrow (2/11); remember tickets are available for non-birthday guests
as well! (Advance tickets are required for Birthday Dinner on Thursday, February 19). Questions, call Ruth at 5786 or
Georgia at 5561. $17.01 per person, 9:30AM-12:00PM, Pan Hall.
Tue 10 Community Wellness Lecture Series presents How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Health; hosted by Brady McDonald,
D.D.S. Your oral health might affect, be affected by, or contribute to various diseases and conditions; such as, Endocarditis, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Call reception desk for your seat on the
12:15PM shuttle. 1:00 PM, AFC.
Tue 10 Olympia Science Café at Orca Books presents Robert Vadas ~ “Long-term population response of Coastal Cutthroat
Trout to hydrologic and other environmental fluctuations in a temperate-rainforest stream is discussed ~ $3.00, BL
6:15PM.
Wed 11 Northwest Flower and Garden Show has been heralding the start of spring, as gardening enthusiasts flock to this annual celebration held in the beautiful Washington State Convention Center. Your gardening desires will blossom when
you gaze at the spectacular Show Gardens, created by the most respected garden designers and landscapers. A full acre
of show gardens are brimming with ideas that will get your garden projects blossoming. Turn your dreams into reality
with free seminars and demonstrations. Price includes admission and transportation. $35.00, BL9:00AM, re-boards at
2:30PM.
Wed 11 Birthday Dinner tickets on sale today; remember tickets are available for non-birthday guests as well! (Advance tickets
are required for Birthday Dinner on Thursday, February 19). Questions, call Ruth at 5786 or Georgia at 5561. $17.01
per person, 9:30AM-12:00PM, Pan Hall.
Wed 11 Movie: Boyhood (2014) ~ Golden Globe Winner & Oscar Nominated ~ “A groundbreaking story of growing up as seen
through the eyes of a child who literally grows up on screen before our eyes.” Rated R for language including sexual
references, and for teen drug and alcohol use; long movie: 1:30PM-4:15PM, PAT.
Wed 11 Benevolent Fund Silent Auction ~ Fund drive kickoff; money raised benefits Panorama residents who need assistance
with their resources. 3:00PM – 5:00PM, DR.
Wed 11 Saint Martin’s Basketball Game ~ Please join us and #PackThePavilion for the first regular-season Great Northwest
Athletic Conference game on ROOT Sports. The game starts at 8:00 p.m. against Western Oregon University. Please
wear RED and show community spirit, and pride by filling the seats (and filling our 41 passenger bus). Cost includes
game ticket and transportation; $6.00, BL7:00PM.
Thu 12 Quinault Fitness Room Orientation ~ Join Fitness Coordinator Melissa Thoemke as she shows you how to use the new
equipment in the remodeled Quinault Fitness Area. 1:00 PM, QF.
Thu 12 President Lincoln’s Funeral Presentation by Clair Ferris. Gain insights into the love and devotion of a nation for its
fallen leader in this engaging presentation. Clair will describe the extensive funeral plans, including a train cortege from
Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois. Also discussed will be the assassination and the involvement of several individuals in this national tragedy. 1:30PM, PAT.
Thu 12 Downton Abbey ~“Returns for an epic fifth season of intimately interlaced stories centered on an English country estate
– a deliciously entertaining formula that has made it the highest-rated drama in PBS history.” 2:30PM-4:15 PM, PAT.
Thu 12 Lincoln Day Dinner Annual Lincoln Day Dinner for County Republicans will be held at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. Call Jim Wright at 5212 for information and reservations. Sign up at the activity desk for the bus. $3.00, BL
5:15PM.
Fri 13 Movie: Boyhood ~ Encore Showing ~ 1:30PM-4:15PM, PAT.
Fri 13 The Washington Center for the performing arts presents Zydeco ~ GRAMMY award winner Terrance Simien creates a
hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk, reggae, blues and Zydeco music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove.
For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. $3.00, BL 6:45PM.
Sat 14 The Evergreen State College presents Irish Cultural Sampler Seminar ~ You will have an introduction to the Irish
language, Irish singing, discussion on the Emerald Isle, storytelling, shorts films, poetry, Irish music and dance. Price includes seminar, transportation, lunch and treats. $53.00, BL 8:30 AM, re-boards at 5:15PM.
Sat 14 The New York Metropolitan Opera performs Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta and Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle ~ Anna Netrebko
takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale
(Iolanta) followed by a psychological thriller (Bluebeard’s Castle). Netrebko stars as the beautiful blind girl who experiences love for the first time in Iolanta, while Nadja Michael is the unwitting victim of the diabolical Bluebeard, played
by Mikhail Petrenko. Approximate running time 3 hours and 40 minutes at Century Theater, Capital Mall (broadcast
LIVE). Sign up at Activity Desk; Cost includes ticket and transportation. $25.00, BL 8:45AM. Sat 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance ~ Between the fabulous music and the food, this memorable evening will surely
steal your heart. Your three-course gourmet meal includes a choice of three fabulous entrees. Call 6623 now for reservations. $25.00, 5:00PM – 7:00PM, DR.
Sun 15 Sunday Drive and Dinner ~ Enjoy a drive on the back roads through Yelm and McKenna, then have a no-host dinner at
Stewart’s Smokehouse. $3.00, BL1:30PM.
Mon 16President’s Day ~ Auditorium is closed, Aquatic and Fitness Center open regular hours, but no classes today.
Tue 17 Birthday Dinner tickets on sale today; remember tickets are available for non-birthday guests as well! (Advance tickets
are required for Birthday Dinner on Thursday, February 19). Questions, call Ruth at 5786 or Georgia at 5561. $17.01
per person, 9:30AM-12:00PM, Pan Hall.
Tue 17 LIR Video presents Ken Burns’ The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Part I: 1858-1901 ~ “This seven-part documentary weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and
influential families in American politics. The 14-hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven
into a single narrative.” 1:30PM-3:30PM, PAT.
Wed 18 Panorama Aquatic Center Advisory Committee (PACAC) ~ This is an opportunity to get involved in planning wellness events and offer feedback about fitness classes, programs and equipment. All Panorama residents are welcome to
attend. 1:00 PM, AFC.
Wed 18 Armchair Traveler presents Hurricane Katrina ~ Join Dottie Dummet as she discusses her first- hand account of the
terrifying experience of living in New Orleans when the 2005 hurricane struck. 1:30PM-3:00PM, PAT.
Wed 18 5th Avenue Theater presents Carousel ~ Prepare to be captivated by one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beautiful and enduring musicals. You’ll be swept away by such cherished songs as “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin’ Out All
Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Price includes ticket and transportation; limited tickets. $53.00, BL 4:00PM.
Thu 19 Lunch and Walk presents Beat the Winter Blues ~ What better way to shake off the long days of winter with a sandwich
and a​good cup of Joe (no-host) at Forza Restaurant and Coffee Bar. Afterwards, we will go on a one mile birding walk
at a little known park​the City of Olympia water utility system has generously designed. This park s​ erves as both a storm
drainage area and a natural scenic area for local residents. Limit 12, $10.00, VL 11:00AM.
Thu 19 Aquatic and Fitness Center Tour ~ Join Fitness Coordinator Melissa Thoemke as she takes you on a tour of the Aquatic
and Fitness Center, shows you the variety of weight equipment, talks about fitness classes and answers any and all of
your questions. The tour is free, sign up by calling 7772. 1:00PM, AFC.
Thu 19 Downton Abbey, Season 5 Continues ~“New loves, new secrets unfold.” 2:30PM-4:15PM, PAT.
Thu 19 Birthday Dinner ~ Help celebrate February birthdays with friends and family; enjoy the music of Ron Christenson,
showcasing Patriotic themes in honor of President’s Day. $17.01 per person, 5:00PM, DR.
Fri 20 Movie: The Theory of Everything (2014) ~ Golden Globe Winner & Oscar Nominated ~ “A look at the relationship
between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife.” Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and suggestive
material. 1:30PM-3:45PM, PAT.
Fri 20 Movie: Birdman (2014) ~ Golden Globe Winner & Oscar Nominated ~ Starring Michael Keaton. “A washed-up actor
who once played an iconic superhero must overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid
to reclaim his past glory.” Rated R for strong language, adult themes & sexual situations. 7:00PM-9:00PM, PAT.
Fri 20 Traditions Café presents Roy Zimmerman ~ Roy is a satirical singer-songwriter and guitarist whose commentary is primarily focused on social issues and politics. $18.00, BL 6:30PM.
Sat 21 Beginning Wood Carving with Neil Harris ~ Lessons will focus on safety in using knives, how to keep your knife razor
sharp, patterns, making a rough-out, and different types of cuts. Two beginner projects will be worked on. Supplies included in cost. Saturday February 21 and February 28, sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Neil Harris. Limit
8 $35.00, 9:00AM-NOON, QAS.
Sat 21 Introduction to Drawing with Joyce Jaime ~ Joyce will explore basic mark making , playing with different drawing
tools and experimenting with observation, shape, shading, contour, and a little bit of perspective. Informal instruction and
no previous experience needed. Prerequisite: Must have, at some time, been three years old! Supplies included in
cost. Sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Joyce Jaime. $30.00, 1:00PM-4:00PM, QAS.
Sat 21 Northwest Sinfonietta presents The Three Divas at the Rialto Theater in Tacoma. Music Director Christophe Chagnard
bids farewell to Northwest Sinfonietta after 23 incredible seasons. For his final concert as music director, he returns to his
roots with a scintillating and lavish performance of the best Mozart opera arias and overtures. The Three Divas gracing our
stage will be sopranos Megan Chenovick and Kristin Vogel, with mezzo Melina Pyron. Join them in honoring the legacy
and leadership of their co-founder in this spectacular finale! Cost includes ticket and transportation. $40.00, BL 5:30PM.
Sat 21 Abbey Church Events presents Euclid Quartet ~ The Euclid Quartet is one of the most well-regarded chamber ensembles of its generation, known for performances filled with passion, virtuosity, and sensitivity. The members are a
multinational mix representing four continents of the world: violinist Jameson Cooper (UK), violinist Jacob Murphy
(US), violist Luis Enrique Vargas (Venezuela), and cellist Si-Yan Darren Li (China). Events are not ticketed and seating is
generally unreserved. A freewill offering in support of Abbey Church Events is suggested. $3.00, BL 7:00PM.
Sun 22 The Washington Center for the performing arts presents the silent film Show People. The film is a lighthearted look at
Hollywood at the end of the silent film era (it was released the year after breakthrough talking picture The Jazz Singer),
and is considered Marion Davies’ best role. For tickets call WCPA at (360)753-8586. $3.00, BL 1:15PM.
Sun 22 The Academy Awards ~ Glitz and glam or robe and slippers or something in between… whatever you wear, make it to
the Annual Panorama Potluck Oscar Party in the Auditorium Lobby. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage. We’ll supply coffee and tea. Walk the red carpet with the stars - see the clothes, the musical numbers, the jewels,
and watch the winners on the big screen. Join in the gossip and camaraderie of this granddaddy of awards ceremonies.
4:00PM, PAT.
Mon 23 Food 2 B Fit ~ Join Melissa Thoemke as she talks about the benefits of eating Arugula and Meggin Turk as she prepares
Arugula, Chicken and Walnut Couscous. The cost includes your lunch, handout and a take home recipe. Sign up at the
activity desk in Pan Hall. Class is limited to 60. $10.00, 11:30AM, GR.
Mon 23 Green Team Video: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret ~ Documentary “reveals the environmental impact that
large-scale factory farming has on our planet, and offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population”
1:30PM-3:00PM, PAT.
Mon 23 Monday Night Program presents The Tumbling Dice ~ If you like rock & roll this is the concert for you! This group
sings the songs made famous by the Rolling Stones. We encourage you to dance in the aisle and/or sing along to your
favorite Rolling Stone song. Call reception desk for your seat on the 6:15PM shuttle. 7:00PM, PAT.
Tue 24 Movie: Jesse Stone- Stone Cold (2005) ~ Starring Tom Selleck ~ In the second of this series of movies, “a police chief
of a small New England town investigates a series of murders.” Rated R for violent content, some sexuality, nudity and
brief drug use. 1:30PM-3:15PM, PAT.
Tue 24 Dinner At Its Best presents Oly Rockfish Grill ~ Enjoy a no-host meal where your favorite food is updated with flavor
and present with artistic flare. $3.00, BL5:00PM.
Wed 25 Seattle Opera presents Semele and the Wrath of Juno. In Handel’s sensuous and sparkling charmer, an unsophisticated
but ambitious maiden journeys outside her comfort zone to the rarified realm of the “beautiful people.” Elegant and
expressive, this all-new production stars the incomparable Stephanie Blythe as Juno, the goddess queen bent on teaching the interloper a lesson. Call 5565 Activity Desk to see if there is space on the bus before purchasing a Seattle Opera
ticket. For tickets call 800-426-1619. $20.00, BL 4:00PM.
Thu 26 Panorama Supper Club ~ Please contact Bill Starr at 5723 for membership information and to reserve your spot for dinner and cocktails. 5:15PM, DR.
Fri 27 Movie: Birdman ~ Encore Showing ~ 1:30PM-3:30PM, PAT.
Fri 27 Movie: The Theory of Everything ~ Encore Showing ~ 7:00PM-8:45PM, PAT.
Sat 28 Zentangle - Color Basics with Joyce Jaime ~ Had your taste of Zentangle and want to expand into color? This class
will experiment with markers, water color, and colored papers as we create beautiful pieces of art. Students will learn
some fun new tangles as they familiarize themselves with different colored media. All materials supplied by the instructor. Sign up at the activity desk, checks payable to Joyce Jaime. $30.00, 1:00PM-4:00PM, QAS.
Sat 28 Traditions Café presents Randal Bays ~ An outstanding musician of Irish music on both guitar and fiddle. Randal will
present a selection of classic reels, jigs and other pieces. $18.00, BL 6:30PM.
Looking Forward ~ Sign-up starting January 26th:
Sun March 1 ACT Theater presents Seven Ways to Get There, a play written by Bryan Willis (son of Panorama resident, Jeanette Willis). A circle of men in a support group is placed at the center of the Allen Theatre in the round in this world
premiere by Bryan Willis (Border Songs, Bootleg) and Dwayne Clark. Cost includes ticket and transportation; $74.00,
BL11:30AM.
Sat March 7 Spring Mindfulness Meditation Retreat ~ Come for a half day (8:30AM to Noon) or a full day (full day option includes eating together in silence). Everyone welcome, no experience needed. Call to register or for more information
with Charles Kasler at 5634 or Connie Ruhl at 5104. Free, 8:30AM-4:00PM, QC.
Sat March 28 Yoga Workshop ~ Learn how Yoga is for everyone… and experience the many adaptations of Yoga. The Panorama
Yoga Team will demonstrate how, you too, can enjoy the benefits of Yoga to enhance your quality of life. Free, 10:00 AM
– 11:15 AM, AFC.
Sun March 29 The Seattle Men’s Chorus presents LEGACY: Tyler’s Suite & I Am Harvey Milk ~ The concert is divided into two
halves; the first features the story of fallen Rutgers University student and violinist, Tyler Clementi, and the second depicts the life and impact of LGBT hero, Harvey Milk. The uplifting nature of these stories and music will demonstrate that
we’ve come a long way in society, but have even further to go. Cost includes ticket and transportation, McCaw Hall in
Seattle; $76.00, BL 11:30AM.
Sun May 3 Paramount Theater (Seattle) presents The Phantom of the Opera ~ Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the
United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical
success, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, will come to Seattle as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics
are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before.” The beloved story and thrilling score with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra
of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions on tour. Cost includes ticket and transportation; $114.00,
BL11:00AM.