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The Gazette

Volume 242 December 22, 2019 — January 4, 2020

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The following offices will close at Noon on Christmas Eve, and be closed Christmas Day:

Taylor Home Administrative Offices, Business Office, Care Management Offices (Hank may be reached at 366-1207),

Sales & Marketing Office, Facilities Office (Dial-A-Ride closes at 10am), Woodside Fitness Center (no Classes will

be held in the Fitness Room or Pool 12/24—12/26) Bistro closes 2pm Christmas Eve;

closed Christmas Day

For the New Year’s Holiday: Taylor Home Administrative Offices, Business Office, and Facilities Office will be closed at Noon on New Year’s Eve

(Dial-A-Ride closes at 10am). For New Year’s Day they will also be closed, along with Care Management and Sales & Marketing. There will be no classes in the Fitness Center

on New Year’s Day, but the pool will remain open. Bistro closes 2pm New Year’s Eve (no evening meal—RSVP only event), and will be closed New Year’s Day.

Maintenance Emergencies Only: 366-1399

Taylor Community 2020 Music Series

Meadowlark Trio Sunday, January 19 at 3pm

Janny Joo, Violin; Timothy Paek, Cello; and April Sun, Piano

The Meadowlark Trio hails from America’s heartland. Formed by three best friends in 2012, the trio has since performed nationwide to great acclaim. See Page 7.

Generously supported by Bank of New Hampshire, our Music Series performances are free and open to the

public with no reservations required.

RSVP at 366-1449 or [email protected]

no later than December 26.

BYOB if you wish, bring your partner, and wear your dancing shoes as Sueanne Thayer will provide

musical entertainment.

May the quiet beauty of the season bring you deep joy and warm memories to cherish throughout the

coming year.

Photo credit: Julie Hayward

COMMUNITY “A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing that the place is shared, and that the

people who share the place define and limit the possibilities of each other's lives. It is the knowledge

that people have of each other, their concern for each other, their trust in each other, the freedom with

which they come and go among themselves.” ~ Wendell Berry

Thank you for your friendship, kindness and generosity of spirit, Taylor Community friends. We laugh

with, learn from, and are inspired by you every day. It is our pleasure to share this community with you.

STAFF ’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Talk about holiday spirit! Staff enjoyed a whole week of festivities and fun December 9—13, playfully arranged

by Administrative Assistant Liz Watson. Prizes, ranging from a paid day off to a pizza party to cash gifts were awarded for the top winners, and the department theme decorating contest awarded trophy plaques to display proudly.

Monday was Family Photo day, where we were invited to grab several Taylor friends and pose for a “family” photo. The top prize of a pizza party went to Taylor Home staff, and cash prizes were awarded to the Care Management and Genesis teams.

Tuesday was Blizzard Out! day, with all white costumes. Prizes went out to Heather Bell, Gretchen Gandini, Laura Ryan and Brenda Kean; Crystal Hardy, Becky Cartier and Paula Glaude; and Roxanne Spencer and Jennifer Remillard.

Wednesday was Festive Sweater day. Prizes went to Adam Boehner, Amy Hoffman, and Jessica Johnson.

Thursday was the Tree Topper contest. Prizes were awarded to Jen Remillard, Roxanne Spencer, and Robin Mercier, and on Friday, Holiday PJ’s day prizes went to Adam Boehner, David Engelson, Leah Smith and Pam Gallant, and Beth Leclaire.

Staff were so appreciative of the generosity of our residents, when they received a very nice

Sunshine Fund bonus at their holiday party to make their holiday that much merrier.

(Continued on next page) THANK YOU SO MUCH!! !

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Resident Stair Challenge Ends January 13 Questions? Please contact Heather at 366-1206.

Sleep is Your Superpower —

Matt Walker Tues., Jan. 28 @ 1pm, Woodside Theater

In this talk, neuroscientist Matt Walker explains why sleep helps you learn more and live longer.

Please see Heather in the Fitness Center for

updated Pool and Fitness Calendars!

Wellness Holiday Party Monday, December 23 at 1pm,

Fitness Center

Bring a goody to share and a White Elephant gift for the Yankee Swap! Win a prize for the

ugliest holiday sweater!

How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart —

Sandeep Jauhar Mon., Dec. 30 @ 1pm, Woodside Theater

Jauhar explores the ways emotions affect the health of our hearts, and calls for a shift in how we care for our most vital

organ.

No classes in the Fitness Room or Pool on December 24, 25 and

26. Happy Holidays!

No classes on January 1, but the pool will remain open. Happy New Year!

The department decorating contest was perhaps the most competitive, and the coveted first place plaque was sought in earnest. WOW! What a frenzy! I’m not sure we’ve EVER been quite this well decorated at Taylor…

Last year’s contest was won by the nursing floor with their Grinch-themed decorations, with Taylor Home coming in a close second. Becky Cartier was having none of that though this year… and with much help from Nancy Barry and gleefully costumed residents, stole the show with their Polar Express theme, even going so far as to disguise the piano under a “sack” of Christmas presents within Santa’s sleigh. You’ll have to agree too, that VP—Finance Ed Soucy made a wonderful Santa, right down to his well practiced Santa chuckle, and that the train’s dry ice stocked “stack” added some extra magic!

STAFF ’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Wait, who’s on the tracks?!! And has anyone seen our piano?!!

The NH Primary Election is Coming Right Up!

Tuesday, February 11

Absentee Ballots Now Available

Brenda Kean is currently working to coordinate a Voter Registration Session here on campus. Stay tuned for an update.

Absentee Ballots may be obtained by calling Brenda at 366-1226. She has copies in her office, and can fax your completed application directly to the Laconia City Hall for you. Thanks, Brenda!

Investing in Community

Over a century ago, inspired by his parents’ interest in broadening the good work already begun by the Laconia Home for the Aged, Edward Taylor made a generous gift of land and resources that allowed for the construction of the original Taylor Home building.

That original gift has grown into the Taylor Community, an exceptional not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community in both Laconia and Wolfeboro, with dedicat-ed trustees, staff, and volunteers who remain faithful to doing the good work that inspired Mr. Taylor’s original gift so many years ago.

We are committed to building community both on campus and in the greater Lakes Region. Last year over 70 of our residents volunteered more than 4,938 hours of time in service to others, both here and with a variety of non-profit organizations in the greater Lakes Region. We shared our meeting rooms with 34 local groups who host-ed 492 events and meetings on campus, and we invested in 21 local non-profits, theaters, and music festivals.

Thanks to the generosity of our corporate and resident partners, we hosted another exceptional free and open- to-the-public Bank of New Hampshire music series, launched a new Monday Blues & Jazz music series, and hosted over 150 public lectures, programs, and opera and ballet screenings in our Woodside theater.

Even more, thanks to a generous leadership gift by an anonymous Taylor Community couple, the dream of a new outdoor Pavilion at Woodside is becoming reality. When completed, the Pavilion at Woodside will include a fireplace, cooking facilities, convenient restroom, a walking track, bocce court, putting green, shuffleboard, and raised garden beds. It will be a place where food, fellowship and fun are shared among friends and neighbors.

A true partnership, the Pavilion at Woodside project is a nice example of the added campus enhancements that can become a reality when good ideas meet philanthropic support. We invite you to help us complete this new campus amenity with a tax-deductible, end of year donation to Taylor Community today.

Thank you for your ongoing contributions to the health and vibrancy of our community.

For more information on giving opportunities at Taylor Community, please contact:

Gretchen Gandini Director of Development & Community Outreach

435 Union Ave. Laconia, NH 03246

Recent Additions to Woodside Library

Biography:

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, Ben Montgomery

Non-Fiction:

The Boys in the Boat, David J. Brown

It Takes a Child to Raise a Village*, Students of Uganda RTD Girl's School

Fiction:

The Christmas Sweater, Glenn Beck

All the Sights We Cannot See, Anthony Doer A Different Kind of Christmas, Alex Haley

The Thorn, Beverly Lewis

Alaskan Holiday, Debbie Macomber Nightingale, Susan May Warren

Large-Print Fiction: Crown Jewel, Fern Michaels

* This booklet was donated by resident Barbara Harris’ daughter, Martha Dolben, who travels to western Uganda, and is the Chair of the African Food & Peace Foundation.

Taylor Playreaders

This group will be starting up again after a short vacation. We have fun reading plays and also performing several selections for the residents. We welcome all interested in having fun and not needing to memorize lines. We meet the first and third Monday of each month at 1pm in the Wet Craft Room at Woodside.

Questions? Talk to Barbara Madden, or any of the Playreaders.

Barbara can be reached at 556-9984.

Neighbor to Neighbor Meeting Reminder

The quarterly meeting of the Neighbor to Neighbor group will be held on Monday, January 20 at 11am in the Birch Room at Woodside. It is hoped that all representatives can attend.

Welcome New Staff

Faith Pakasuk, Laconia, joins us as LNA. She is a current student at Lakes Region Community College, working towards becoming an RN. Faith enjoys cross country skiing and basketball. She would love to travel someday!

Welcome to Taylor Community!

Care Management Hours

Nurse Heather Bell will be available at the Community House the 3rd Thursday of each month from 8am—2pm. Contact Heather at 366-1340 or [email protected]

Back Bay Happenings

Wednesday Night Movie: Green Book

Wednesday, January 8 Community House, 7pm

Dr. Don Shirley is a world-class African-American pianist, who is about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation. Run time 2 hrs. 10 min.

Resident Lecture Series, Vincent Lunetta presents:

The 1st Cog Railway in the World

Tuesday, January 14 Community House, 2pm

Join us as resident (and former COG staff member) shares the story of the World’s First Cog Railway and his time spent working on the cog. This photo is of Vince Lunetta in 1957 following his sophomore year in college.

Wednesday Night Movie: Nunsense

Wednesday, January 29 Community House, 7pm

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon. Run time 1 hr. 51 min.

The Community House got a face lift!

Next Resident Town Hall: Thursday, January 30 at 10am

Staff Spotlight Arthur Sweatt

Arthur Sweatt is retiring from Taylor after 13 years of hard work. He will be sorely missed. Arthur was born in the frigid Great North Woods of Colebrook, NH. When he was 31 days old, his father was killed in the Korean War. His mother died when he was eight years old and he was raised by his aunt. In 1973 he moved to the Lakes Region where he worked for many years in the shoe industry and did night work maintaining rental prop-erties. He came to Taylor in 2006 working in the facilities department. In those days, maintenance was simple —put a coat of paint on it and hope it holds. Those were the bad old days, and Arthur is thrilled to have been able to enjoy the recent times when Taylor puts money into the maintenance of property. Arthur could fix anything at Taylor and as Maintenance Supervisor, his skills have been critical to Taylor’s success.

Unfortunately for Arthur he suffered a stroke in late 2018 and has struggled valiantly to recover his strength and motor skills so that he could come back to work. Those of you who have seen him exercising early in the morning at Woodside know his dedication to regaining mobility, which is only matched by his dedication to Taylor and its residents. He will miss the residents the most when he retires. Arthur is a very hard worker and has always been available to help, and spent many a night and weekend responding to emergency calls for service at Taylor.

But retirement has its benefits, too. Arthur is an avid fish-erman and a skilled wood turner. He displayed his wares at the recent Taylor Christmas fair and sold out of his beautiful handmade items. He said that he wants to learn to be a chainsaw carver and has worked to learn this very difficult task. Let us wish Arthur many years of chainsaw fun — Make those big piles of toothpicks, Arthur!

Arthur lives in Gilford with his wife of 17 years, Ann-Marie, who many of you know as she works as a housekeeper at Taylor. He has 2 grown children and 6 grandchildren. Arthur has great skill at sign making and has been making all of the Taylor signs for many years. He will be back periodically to continue to do this for us and we look forward to his visits in the future.

~ Ed Soucy

*For all special events held at Woodside, we will do our best to accommodate rides with 72 hours advance notice.

Please call Dial-A-Ride at 366-1234.

*** Reminder: Taylor Community Residents have reserved seating until 15 minutes prior to an event, at which time reserved seating is opened to the public. To assure seating, please be sure to keep this in mind.

Friday – January 3 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – Pre-registration saves time: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: TAYLORNH to schedule. Woodside, 1-6pm.

Friday – January 3 – Oasis Pub Night! – Come join us at the Oasis for a nice break after all the hoopla of the holidays. Relax, sit back, join your friends and neighbors for all the usual fellowship and fun as we greet and chat with each other over a friendly libation and a selection from the Bistro 'Pub Grub' offerings. As always, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available at a nominal cost. The fun is free. Woodside, 4:30pm.

Friday – January 3 – Friday Night Movie: Play the Game – Starring Andy Griffiths and Doris Roberts. A young ladies’ man teaches all his dating tricks to his lonely, widowed grandfather and plays his best mind games to win the woman of his dreams. Run time 1 hr. 45 min. Woodside Theater, 7pm.

Monday – January 6 – Musical Performance: The Rockin’ Daddios – The music of the fifties and sixties conjures up many special memories for those of us commonly referred to as Baby Boomers. The Rockin’ Daddios bring back some of the best loved songs of the late fifties and early sixties, with the accent on harmonies and fun. You will hear a variety of songs like: Book of Love, Little Star, Wake up Little Suzie, Lion Sleeps, Walk Like a Man and Sherry. The songs are guaranteed to warm your heart and bring a smile to your face.

The Rockin’ Daddios consist of Lakes Region residents Jim Rogato, Bo Guyer, Angelo Gentile and Drew Seneca. These gentlemen have been performing together in various shows and reviews for well over 10 years. Collectively, their community theater experience spans six decades! Performance begins at 6:30pm; reserved seating for Taylor Residents will be held until 6:15pm.

Tuesday – January 7 – Downton Abbey Series begins — Tuesdays at 2pm – Downton Abbey — a sprawling, lavish Edwardian mansion nestled in the Yorkshire landscape — needs an heir. Dame Maggy Smith stars as Violet, the stubborn Dowager Countess of Grantham matriarch of Downton. Hugh Bonneville stars as her son, the stoic, unflappable Lord Crawley. Elizabeth McGovern is his far-sighted American wife, Cora. From Academy Award-winner Julian Fellowes, this is the original un-edited UK version of the program.

January 7 is Episode 1: The lives of the Crawley family and Downton Abbey's servants are changed forever when the sinking of the Titanic leaves the estate without its heir and his son. Run time 1 hr. 6 min. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 2pm.

Wednesday – January 8 – Men’s Breakfast – Taylor Resident John Ford offers a PowerPoint presentation on nuclear boondoggles. Please RSVP to John Larson by January 6 at 524-7131. Woodside, 7:45am.

Wednesday – January 8 – Author Lecture: The White Mountain: Rediscovering Mount Washington’s Hidden Culture – Over the course of one calendar year, journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England’s tallest mountain. But Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; the mountain is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers, and tourists from around the world looking to test their mettle against some of the most extreme conditions in return for a chance to be inspired by some of the most intense natural beauty. From being on the team of a ninety-seven-year-old marathon runner to dressing as Walt Whitman and reading poetry up the mountain to spending a week in winter cooking for the scientists at the observatory, the mountain became Szczesny’s muse. In The White Mountain, Szczesny turns a veteran journalist’s eye toward exploring Mount Washington’s place in the collective consciousness of the country and how this

rugged landscape has reflected back a timeless history of our obsession and passion for exploration and discovery. Dan Szczesny is a long-time author and journalist living in New Hampshire. Woodside, 6:30pm.

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Friday – January 10 – Friday Night Movie: Never Cry Wolf – Research scientist Tyler (Charles Martin Smith) is sent to the desolate Canadian tundra to find out whether the local wolf population is responsible for decimating Canada's caribou herds. Helped by Ootek (Zachary Ittimangnaq), a local Inuit native, Farley manages to establish an observation post and, while braving the harsh climate, begins to study a family of wolves, as well as the caribou. He eventually determines that the greatest danger to the caribou doesn't move on four legs. Run time 1 hr. 45 min. Woodside Theater, 7pm.

Monday – January 13 – Taylor Community Monday Blues: Johnny Bluehorn & the Caretakers – Johnny Blue Horn is a veteran of the Northeast regional music scene, performing many different musical styles with many different collaborators. John has been singing most of his life and has a dusky Blues, R& B voice that is reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bobby Blue Bland and, Clarence Carter. As one critic writes, “He does things with his trumpet that few musicians do. He can take his instrument to the extreme; horn blasts with a lot of melody and texture and everything else in the colors and tones.” Johnny & the Caretakers are guaranteed to rock you straight into the weekend. Performance begins at 6:30pm; reserved seating for Taylor Residents will be held until 6:15pm.

Tuesday – January 14 – Downton Abbey Series – Episode 2: Everyone is anxious at the arrival of Matthew Crawley, the heir presumptive. Run time 48 min. Reservations are required to Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 2pm.

Wednesday – January 15 – January Documentary: JAZZ — A Film by Ken Burns – The story, sound and soul of a nation come together in the most American of art forms: Jazz. Ken Burns celebrates the music's soaring achievements, from its origins in blues and ragtime through swing, bebop, and fusion. This 10-part series begins with Episode 1 - GUMBO (Beginnings - 1917) Jazz begins in New Orleans, 19th Century America’s most cosmopolitan city. Run time 1 hr. 26 min. Reservations required to Brenda at [email protected] or 366-1226. Woodside, 2pm.

Wednesday – January 15 – Author Lecture, Thomas W. Farmen: Bessie’s Story — Watching the Lights Go Out – Watching the Lights Go Out is an inspiring story about a charming, brave, chocolate Lab who gradually loses her eyesight. The author leads the reader from the unexpected diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved 4-year-old pet through the 2½ year transition to sightlessness. In the process, Bessie unwittingly becomes an expert mentor and teacher for the high-wire act of growing older with grace and optimism. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Woodside, 6:30pm.

Thursday – January 16 – Art Documentary: The Painting Life of Vincent Van Gogh – A unique documentary of the life and the works of Vincent Van Gogh, where we travel with Vincent in a geographical reconstruction of his life. It shows beautiful pictures of which Van Gogh has drawn his inspiration for his works; all of the buildings still exist. Through modern digital techniques the current image changes into the painting that was made by Van Gogh over 100 years ago. Run time 1 hr. Reservations required to Brenda at [email protected] or 366-1226. Woodside, 1pm.

Friday – January 17 – Friday Night Movie: Cross Creek – Peter Coyote and Mary Steenburgen. In the late 1920s, columnist Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Mary Steenburgen) moves to Cross Creek, FL, to dedicate herself to writing a serious novel. Despite her husband's eventual departure, the initial suspicion of the locals about her work, and the challenge of finding a worthy subject to devote herself to, Marjorie persists in her dream. With the inspiration of kindly Marsh Turner (Rip Torn) and his daughter, Ellie (Dana Hill), Marjorie discovers the perfect theme for her novel. Run time 2 hrs. 7 min. Woodside Theater, 7pm.

Sunday – January 19 – Taylor Community 2020 Music Series: Meadowlark Trio – The Meadowlark Piano Trio were named semi-finalists in the 2017 Fischoff International Chamber Music Competition. Festival appearances include: Toronto Summer Music Festival, Garth Newel Music Center, St. Lawrence String Quartet Seminar, Avaloch Music Residency, and Caroga Lake Music Festival, where they were the first ensemble-in-residence. The trio has performed in diverse concert venues, ranging from the Carnegie Room Concerts and Spectrum Music Series in New York, to Bing Concert Hall in California, to house concerts in Montana. The trio’s members received advanced degrees from the Shepherd School at Rice University, and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Their mentors have been musicians from the Chiara Quartet, Cavani Quartet, Bayla Keyes, and Daniel Shapiro. Woodside, 3pm.






Monday – January 20 – Vintage Comedy Night – Join us for an evening of vintage comedy — fun and laughter from the 50s and 60s. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. WoodsideTheater, 7pm.

Tuesday – January 21 – Downton Abbey Series – Episode 3: Cora’s attempts at matchmaking are dashed when Mary is smitten not by intended target Evelyn Napier, but by his handsome friend, Turkish attaché Kemal Pamuk. Run time 48 min. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 2pm.

Tuesday – January 21 – January Ballet: Aria by Béjart – This contemporary ballet is brought to us through Stringray Classica Streaming Service. Greek mythology meets cutting-edge contemporary ballet in this captivating live performance. Modern dance brings to life the classic tale of Theseus and the Minotaur, featuring an eclectic range of music from Johann Sebastian Bach to Nine Inch Nails. Run time 46 min. Woodside, 6:30pm.

Wednesday – January 22 – January Musical: 42nd Street – Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of. Run time 2 hrs. 15min. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 1pm.

Thursday – January 23 – January Opera: Rusalka – Otto Schenk’s storybook production perfectly captures the fairy-tale world of Dvořák’s supremely romantic opera. Star soprano Renée Fleming, in one of her most acclaimed portrayals, takes on the title role of the water nymph who longs to be human, opposite Piotr Beczała as the Prince, the object of her affection. John Relyea is the Water Gnome, Dolora Zajick sings the witch Ježibaba, and Emily Magee is the Foreign Princess. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 6:30pm.

Friday – January 24 – Friday Night Movie: The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn – A 91-year-old carpenter (Sidney Poitier), who is still in completely good health, has to fight developers who are trying to force him to sell his land. Run time 1 hr. 27 min. Woodside Theater, 7pm.

Saturday – January 25 – Community Social & Buffet – The Menu for this event will be provided in the next issue of The Gazette. Reservations are required at [email protected] or 366-1449 no later than January 22. See you there! Woodside, 5pm.

Sunday – January 26 – TRA Sunday Social & January Birthday Celebration – All residents are invited! Please feel free to bring along refreshments to share (finger foods and appetizers are preferred as dessert will be provided). If anyone would like a ride, please call Betty Dunkling at 524-2127 and she will be glad to pick you up. Woodside, 4:30pm.

Monday – January 27 – Lecture Program, Kurk Dorsey: The Bretton Woods Agreement – The 1944 Bretton Woods agreement established a new global monetary system. It replaced the gold standard with the U.S. dollar as the global currency and by so doing, it established America as the dominant power in the world economy. After the agreement was signed, America was the only country with the ability to print dollars. The agreement created the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. These U.S.-backed organizations would monitor the new system. Woodside, 6:30pm.

Tuesday – January 28 – Downton Abbey Series – Episode 4: The fair arrives in the village and Mrs. Hughes finds herself the center of speculation when she meets a former suitor who makes her question her position on Downton. Run Time 47 min. Reservations are required by emailing Brenda at [email protected] or calling 366-1226. Woodside Theater, 2pm.









Wednesday – January 29 – January Foreign Film: Ocean Heaven – With the kind help of friends and neighbors, widower and aquarium worker Sam Wong (Jet Li) shares a contented life with his autistic 22-year-old son, David — until Sam learns that he has a terminal illness that will soon leave David orphaned. Now, the doting father begins a quest to ensure that his boy will be loved and cared for after his death. Xiao Lu Xue directs this touching drama. Run time 1 hr. 37min. Woodside Theater, 2pm.

Wednesday – January 29 – Jeremy D’Entremont: Lighthouses of Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine – The lighthouse is a pervasive icon in our culture, often used to symbolize positive qualities like faith, guidance, strength, and steadfastness. Jeremy's presentation will focus on the rich history of the lighthouses between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and York, Maine, focusing primarily on the fascinating stories of lighthouse keepers and their families. The lighthouses covered in Jeremy's presentation will be Portsmouth Harbor Light, Whaleback Light, White Island (Isles of Shoals) Light, Boon Island Light, and Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light. Included will be information about the present-day preservation efforts for these maritime sentinels.

Jeremy D’Entremont is the author of 21 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He is the president and historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation and founder and chairman of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and he has lectured and narrated cruises throughout New England. Books will be available for signing and purchase. Woodside, 6:30pm.

Thursday – January 30 – January Western: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid – Paul Newman and Robert Redford set the standard for the "buddy film" with this smash hit set in the Old West. The Sundance Kid (Redford) is the frontier's fastest gun. His sidekick, Butch Cassidy (Newman), is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside... Or remember that Sundance can't swim before they escape a posse by leaping off a cliff into rushing rapids... Times are changing in the west and life is getting tougher. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, don new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend (Katharine Ross), head down to Bolivia. Never mind that they don't speak Spanish - they'll manage somehow. A winner of

four Academy Awards (including best screenplay and best song), here is a thoroughly enjoyable blend of fact and fancy done with true affection for a bygone era and featuring the two flashiest, friendliest funniest outlaws who ever called out "hands up!" Run Time 1 hr. 5 min. Woodside Theater, 3pm.

Friday – January 31 – Friday Night Movie: Bucket List – Academy Award winners Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman star in this comedy drama, directed by Rob Reiner, a touching, no-holds-barred adventure. Billionaire Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and car mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Free-man) are complete strangers, until fate lands them in the same hospital room. The men find they have two things in common: a need to come to terms with who they are and what they have done with their lives, and a desire to complete a list of things they want to see and do before they die. Against their doctor's advice, the men leave the hospital and set out on the adventure of a lifetime. Run time 1 hr. 37 min. Woodside Theater, 7pm.

Friday – January 31 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – Pre-registration saves time: Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: TAYLORNH to schedule. Woodside, 1-6pm.

Sign-Ups begin Thursday, December 26.

Please email [email protected] or call 366-1226.

Note: Trip descriptors – Easy, Moderate, or Independent – indicate the degree of mobility [walking, standing, stepping, etc.] required in order to safely participate and enjoy the trip. All pick-up times are an approximation.

Non–residents pay a $10 fee. There is a $10 fee charged for cancellations within 72 hours of the trip.

Funds for show tickets purchased in advance are due when the order is placed and are non-refundable.

Wednesday – January 8 – Lunch with Friends at El Jimador [Easy] – If you are looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food served in a comfortable, festive atmosphere, this is the place! The El Jimador menu offers traditional Mexican specialties, such as sizzling fajitas, tacos, carnitas and quesadillas, plus a wide variety of delicious steak, seafood, chicken and pork dishes. El Jimador also features a wide selection of margaritas, Mexican beer and other refreshing

drinks. Bus pick-up begins at 11am.

Friday – January 10 – Peabody Essex Museum [Moderate to Independent — walking, stairs] – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, is the oldest continuously operating museum in the United States and holds one of the major collections of Asian art in the United States. Its total holdings include about 1.3 million pieces, as well as twenty-two historic buildings.

The Peabody Essex ranks among the top 10 North American art museums in terms of gallery square footage, operating budget and endowment. The PEM holds more than 840,000 works of historical and cultural art covering maritime, American, Asian, Oceanic and African art, Asian export art and two large libraries with over 400,000 books and manuscripts. Current Exhibitions include:

Where the Questions Live: An Exploration of Humans in Nature is a curiosity-driven, format-bending romp with artist Wes Sam-Bruce, that adventurously investigates the connections, metaphors, and experiences of human beings within the natural world.

Kimsooja: Archive of Mind — Kimsooja’s work transforms simple, everyday actions into moments of meditation and transcendence. Archive of Mind is a participatory installation that, with visitor collaboration, builds over the course of the exhibition.

A Passion for American Art: Selections from the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Collection — Carolyn and Peter Lynch shared an extraordinary life together, traveling widely and exploring American art and culture for almost half a century. Their intellectual curiosity and love of people, nature and the places they chose to call home were the primary catalysts for their passionate collecting. The couple were active participants in the groundswell of interest in collecting American art that followed the bicentennial in 1976 and assembled a diversified collection of American paintings, sculpture, furniture, decorative art and Native American art spanning three centuries

A Lasting Memento: John Thomson’s Photographs — Along the River Min Voyage into 19th-century China through one of PEM’s photographic treasures, John Thomson’s album Foochow and the River Min. This intimate exhibition features more than 40 striking landscapes, city views and portrait studies that Thomson captured as he traveled in the southeastern Fujian province.

The Creative Legacy of Nathaniel Hawthorne - Selections from the Phillips Library Collection — This is the first exhibition in a new gallery dedicated to showcasing works from the museum’s research library. Nathaniel Hawthorne is integral to Salem’s rich history, and PEM’s Phillips Library collection includes over 3,000 individual volumes by the author.

Admission is $20 per person. Attendees may choose to bring their own lunch or purchase a boxed lunch from Dining Services - options include Quiche, Chicken Caesar Wrap or Fried Chicken. Bus pick-up begins at 8:15am.







Friday – January 17 – Manchester Millyard Museum, with Lunch at Cotton Restaurant [Moderate – walking] – Operated by the Manchester Historic Association, the Millyard Museum is housed in Mill No. 3 at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant Streets in the

historic Amoskeag Millyard. The Museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls, that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked there. The story starts with the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago and continues with displays on the area's early farmers and lumbermen, and the beginnings of industry in the area.

The exhibit then focuses on the story of the development of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. This powerful corporation would become one of the largest textile producing companies in the world, employing over 17,000 people, including immigrants from many countries. The company's vast brick millyard still dominates the cityscape today. The story continues into the 20th century, as innovative businesses flourish in the city and new groups of immigrants come to Manchester to start new lives.

The Museum's Henry M. Fuller State Theatre Gallery features rotating exhibitions on a variety of topics. The Millyard Museum also features the Discovery Gallery, a multi-purpose space used for school groups, family programs, lectures, temporary exhibits and other activities. Admission is $6. Following the Museum tour, the group will enjoy lunch at Cotton Restaurant. Bus pick-up begins at 8:30am.

Wednesday – January 22 – Dining Out at The Manor on Golden Pond: The Van Horn Dining Room [Easy] – Four Diamond is an accolade given to few New Hampshire inns and one The Manor on Golden Pond is proud to have achieved in addition to several other awards. This accolade recognizes the exceptional cuisine prepared on the premises, as well as the sophistication, level of service, and attention to detail that you can expect to find at the Manor. Their chef’s innovative presentations showcase New American menus prepared with the freshest seasonal offerings and complemented by his wide-ranging culinary travels and training under renowned chefs.

At The Manor, your New Hampshire Lakes Region fine dining experience will be enhanced by the beauty of the Van Horn room, an intimate setting with elegant décor, reminiscent of a fine English table with white linen napery, fresh flowers, and candlelight. You’ll dine leisurely, lin-gering over the evening’s offering, accompanied by an outstanding bottle of wine from their extensive Wine Spectator list of vintages from vineyards worldwide. Bus pick-up begins at 4:30pm.

Friday – January 24 – Sleigh Ride at Charmingfare Farm with Lunch at Puritan Back Room [Easy to Moderate, two steps into sleigh] – Charmingfare Farm offers the best horse drawn sleigh rides in New England. The logging sleds carry up to 16 passengers. The sleigh rides travel along old meandering logging trails past their animals out on winter pastures. Our visit will include a campfire stopover where we will enjoy toasted marshmallows and hot cocoa for sipping beside the campfire. Enjoy this 30-minute sleigh ride through the fields, a cozy gift shop where we can warm up in between trips and then lunch at Puritan Backroom in Manchester. Sleigh Ride tickets are $15 per person. Bus pick-up begins at 8:30am.







Friday – January 31 – Winter Mountain Tour — Mount Washington Hotel [Easy to Moderate, tour of hotel] – This is our annual mountain tour through Crawford Notch into Bretton Woods. Bretton Woods is part of a land grant made in 1772 by Royal Governor John Wentworth. The area was named after Bretton Hall, Wentworth’s ancestral home in Yorkshire England.

Construction began on the Grand Mount Washington Hotel in 1900 and was completed in 1902. Two hundred and fifty Italian craftsmen, skilled in masonry and woodworking, were brought to Bretton Woods and housed on the grounds during the construction process. On July 28, 1902, the front doors of this Grand Hotel opened to the public with a staff of 350.

The most luxurious hotel of its day, The Mount Washington catered to wealthy guests from Boston, New York and Philadelphia. As many as 50 trains a day stopped at Bretton Woods’ three railroad stations.

Our group will be treated to a docent-led tour of this historic hotel, and then dine in the always wonderful Stickney’s Restaurant. Tickets are $10 per person. Bus pick-up begins at 8:30am.

Saturday – February 1 – THE MET LIVE IN HD: Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) [Easy] – Join us at Capital Center for the Arts Bank of NH Stage, for the Gershwins’ modern American masterpiece’s first Met performance in almost three decades, starring bass-baritone Eric Owens and soprano Angel Blue in the title roles. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. Tickets are $26 per person and are non-refundable. Please contact Brenda, [email protected] or 366-1226 for reservations. RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN. Bus pick-up begins at 11:15am.

Friday – April 3 – Capital Center for the Arts presents: Air Play [Easy] – Ride the wind and dream with Air Play, a modern spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe. Flying umbrellas, larger-than-life balloons, giant kites floating over the audience, and the biggest snow globe you’ve ever seen will make you gasp in wonder and laugh until it hurts. Tickets are $35 per person (+ $8.95 processing fee) and are non-refundable. Please contact Brenda, [email protected] or 366-1226 for reservations. RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN. Bus pick-up begins at 5:15pm.

Are You Familiar with Laconia Links? It’s the City’s Newsletter!

You’ll find lots of pertinent and valuable information about our city and its happenings.

Find the link to the newsletter at https://www.laconianh.gov/

Evy Chapman prepares festive napkins for the holiday party.




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Care Management Hours

Care Management Nurse Heather Bell will be available at the Community House the third Thursday of each month from 8am to 2pm. Contact Heather at 366-1340 or [email protected]

1/1 Diane Groux Ledges

1/2 Allen Gable Woodside

1/3 Judith Berry Ledges

1/4 Priscilla Morse Back Bay

1/4 Friedl Scimo Ledges

1/6 John Perley Ledges

1/6 Arlene Ilgenfritz Ledges

1/6 Sue Stamm Back Bay

1/7 Angela Stone Woodside

1/9 Jane Roosevelt Woodside

1/12 Claire Smith Taylor Connection 1/12 Jack Foley, Jr. Taylor Home

1/13 Donald Dimick, Sr. Woodside

1/13 Bill Webster Taylor Home

1/16 Russ Cooper, Jr. Ledges

1/17 Ray Chambers Ledges

1/17 Rea Alkema Woodside

1/19 Bette Ohlson Ledges

1/19 William Zeckhausen Ledges

1/19 Judy Dean Ledges

1/19 Susan Amlicke Woodside

1/20 George Hurley Back Bay

1/20 Rainer Jansson Taylor Connection

1/20 Katie Fogg Woodside

1/21 Paula Chambers Ledges

1/22 Sue Knowles Ledgeview

1/22 Robert Berry Ledges

1/26 Robert Lindstrom Ledges

1/27 Margot Thomas Ledgeview

1/27 Denny Stringfellow Ledges

1/27 Doris Duff Woodside

1/28 Bob North Ledges

1/28 Pat Jenson Ledgeview

1/31 Shirley Powers Ledges

TRA’s January Birthday Celebration Sunday, January 26 at 4:30pm, Woodside; all residents are invited. If anyone would like a ride, please call me at 524-2127

and I will be glad to pick you up.

~ Betty Dunkling

American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, January 3 from 1—6pm, Woodside

Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. This winter, give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Medical conditions and emergencies don’t stop for the holidays, and there aren’t enough people donating blood to help people in need. Please consider rolling up a sleeve and giving patients more time with their families this Holiday Season. Come to give blood and receive an ARC long sleeve shirt as a thank you. Hope to see you soon!

Last minute shopping to do? Great Holiday Gifts are Available at Salon 435!

Gift Sets and Stocking Stuffers for Men & Women

Lotions, Body Wash, Bath Bombs, Shaving Products and Bath Bars

Shampoos, Conditioners and Finishing Products for Men and Women

GIFT CERTIFICATES!

We have something for everyone on your list and provide festive gift bags complete with a bow!

Welcome, New Resident:

Jack Foley 12/10 Taylor Home

We’re Happy You’re Here!

Children’s Auction Coordinator Jennifer Kelley takes a moment to visit with Taylor residents Linda Roeder, Jane Cleary (Jennifer’s Mom) and Ellen McNutt. This year, the Auction topped $600,000 for the first time!!!

Lou’s desserts continue to dazzle… he knocked it out of the park at the Craft Fair! What a great event!

Recurring Campus Events

Sundays:

Sunday Brunch Sundays, 11am—2pm, Woodside Please RSVP @ 366-1481 by 8am.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Sunday Movie Matinee

Sundays @ 2pm, Woodside Theater ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Church Services Sundays @ 2:30pm, Ledgeview ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

IRA Sunday Social & Monthly Birthday Celebration Last Sunday of the Month @ 4:30pm, Woodside

Mondays:

Stitch Witchery Quilters — Mondays, 8am, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Cozy Caps Knitters — Mondays @ 10am, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Taylor Home Bingo — Mondays @ 10am, Taylor Home ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Taylor Playreaders 1st and 3rd Mondays @ 1pm, Woodside

Tuesdays:

Resident Cracker Barrel Coffee Hour *Please Note: This event now includes the

Woodside/Ledges Food Forum) Tuesdays @ 10am, Fireside Room at Woodside

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Worship Services — Tuesdays @ 10:30am, Ledgeview

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Laconia Public Library Runs

Every Other Tuesday @ 10:30am (Call 366-1234) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting at Taylor 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month @ 1pm

Woodside Dry Craft Room •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Shopping Bus to Belknap Mall

Tuesdays @ 1pm (Call 366-1234) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Non-Fasting Blood Draws Tuesdays @ 1pm

Woodside Wellness Office (Fasting Blood Draws by appointment only: please call

Care Management Nurse Heather Bell at 366-1340) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Blood Pressure Clinic Tuesdays, 2—3pm

Woodside Wellness Office

Wednesdays:

Men’s Breakfast 1st Wednesday of the Month @ 7:45am, Woodside

RSVP @ 524-7131 by Monday at Noon ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Cribbage Games Wednesdays @ 10am, Woodside Card Room

(Wednesday is continued above right)

Recurring Campus Events

Wednesdays (Cont.):

Memoirs Group Wednesdays @ 10am, Woodside Library

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Care Management Nurse Office Hours

Wednesdays, 2—3pm Woodside Wellness Office

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Wine Socials — Wednesdays @ 3pm

Taylor Home and Ledgeview 3rd Floor

Thursdays:

Woodcarvers Thursdays @ 9am, Woodside Wet Craft Room

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Shopping Bus to Hannaford’s/Walmart

Thursdays @ 9am (Call 366-1234) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Laconia Public Library Book Discussion Group 1st Thursday of the Month @ 10am

Woodside Library ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Bridge Games — Thursday @ 1pm, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Taylor Community Chorus Rehearsals 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 2pm,

Taylor Home Atrium Winter break! (Rehearsals resume in February)

Fridays:

Le Cercle Français de Laconia Fridays @ 10am, Fireside Dining Room

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Taylor Home Bingo — Fridays @ 10am, Taylor Home

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Oasis Pub Night

First Friday of the Month, 4:30pm, Woodside

Saturdays:

Saturday Hot Breakfast Saturdays, 7—9am, Lake Room at Ledgeview

RSVPs recommended at 366-1202 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Saturday Entertainment at Ledgeview Saturdays @ 2:30pm, Second Floor

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Community Social & Dinner

4th Saturday of the Month @ 5pm, Woodside RSVP at [email protected] or at 366-1449

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Saturday Night at the Movies

Saturdays @ 7pm, Woodside Theater

Dial-A-Ride operates Monday — Friday from 8am to 4pm, with extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (until 7pm)

and also on Sunday mornings with transportation to church.

Please plan ahead to assure your ride, and RSVP Monday to Friday from 8am to Noon at 366-1234.


Trip Reminder RSVP is required; please call Brenda at 366-1226.

Beauty and the Beast Sat., Dec. 28 @ 12:45pm

Meeting Reminders

TRA Executive Committee Mon., Jan. 13 @ 9:30am, Woodside

Resident Town Hall Mon., Jan. 13 @ 11am, Woodside

Neighbor to Neighbor Quarterly Meeting Mon., Jan. 20 @ 11am, Woodside

Woodside Theater

Saturday Night Movies 7:00PM

Sunday Matinees 2:00PM

In Memoriam

Claire Boardman March 11, 1933 ̶ December 12, 2019

Taylor Resident Since 2016

My office was literally overflowing with gifts. Thank you to all residents and staff who so generously

contributed to our Woodland

Heights Angel Tree. Thanks to your generosity, 16 local children and their families will have a very special Christmas.

~ Gretchen

Lectures, Programs & Special Events Check out Recurring Campus Events on Page 14!

Wellness Holiday Party Mon., Dec. 23 @ 1pm, Woodside Fitness

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4H Christmas Carolers

Mon., Dec. 23 @ 2pm, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Holiday Musical Performance: Peg & Cheryl Mon., Dec. 23 @ 6:30pm, Woodside

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Friday Night Movie: Polar Express

Fri., Dec. 27 @ 7pm, Woodside Theater ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

TRA Sunday Social & December Birthday Celebration Sun., Dec. 29 @ 4:30pm

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• TED Talk:

How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart Mon., Dec. 30 @ 1pm, Woodside Theater

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• TRA New Year’s Eve Celebration

Tues., Dec. 31 from 5—8pm, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Red Cross Blood Drive Fri., Jan. 3, 1—6pm, Woodside ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Oasis Pub Night Fri., Jan. 3 @ 4:30pm, Woodside

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Friday Night Movie: Play the Game

Fri., Jan. 3 @ 7pm, Woodside Theater

A note from Matt Mansur, Laconia Parks & Recreation:

Hi Gretchen,

Thank you for letting us carol around your community yesterday. There were seven of us and we went out for about an hour – the little ones lost steam toward the end, otherwise we may have kept on caroling. We met some very wonderful members of your community and saw a lot of smiles. So thank you!

Best, Matt

Thank You

To all the residents who contributed to the Sunshine Fund, we, the committee, wish to thank you for your generosity. With the funds we received we were able to provide attractive bonuses to all our

devoted employees. As we distributed the envelopes at the employee party, we were thanked many times.

We are already looking forward to next year and it would be helpful to our staff if you would consider making a monthly payment to the Fund. Ed Soucy can arrange to bill you on your monthly Taylor bill.

Thank you again.

Sunshine Fund Committee:

Peg Petrie Bryan Walker Barbara Miles Sharon and Larry Guild Paula Glaude

Notes from Facilities:

BIG THANKS to Facilities staff for stepping up for a round-the-clock fire watch for our Woodside building December 13—17 during unforeseen maintenance repairs.

Friendly Reminder — Work Orders: All individuals who submit Work Orders are reminded to include an address; those orders submitted without an address will not be processed.

~ Jo-Ann House

Facilities Office Manager

Hot Lunch Specials, Salad Bar, Deli Bar, Grab & Go

Reservation Seating begins at 5pm, Last Seating is at 6pm. Please RSVP for Dinner by 2pm at 366-1481

Be sure to ask about Chef’s Featured Entrees!

$8 — RSVP suggested due to limited seating, 366-1202

Please RSVP for Brunch by 8am at 366-1481

Jennifer Lutzen, General Manager, 366-1231 [email protected]

Jason Seavey, Chef de Cuisine, 366-1481 [email protected]

Monday 12/23: Pasta Bar: assortment of pastas, proteins, vegetables, sauces and garnishes for your customizing-to-order pleasure $7.95

Tuesday 12/24: Foods of India — Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer (spinach and cottage cheese) and Malai Kofta (vegetable meatball) $8.95 Bistro closes at 2pm today.

— Pre-ordered boxed lunches available for pick up or delivery (Fried Chicken or Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap, $10); order by Monday at 2pm, pick up Tuesday between 11:30am—2pm. Please call 366-1481.

Thursday 12/26: BBQ Pulled Pork served with Mac & Cheese and coleslaw $8.95

Friday 12/27: Fried Shrimp Basket with Chef Al ’s zucchini fries $9.95

Monday 12/30: Foot-long Hotdog Bar: toasted buns, an array of toppings and condiments, and Chef’s choice sides $7.95

Tuesday 12/31: Foods of Spain — Chorizo Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with yellow rice and Chef’s choice regional vegetable $8.95 Bistro closes at 2pm today.

— Pre-ordered boxed lunches available for pick up or delivery (Quiche or Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap, $10); order by Monday at 2pm, pick up Tuesday between 11:30am—2pm. Please call 366-1481.

Thursday 1/2: Jewish-style Beef Brisket served with bread and Chef’s choice regional side $9.95

Friday 1/3: Salmon Piccata with rice pilaf and zucchini $9.95

Woodside / Ledges Food Forum: This event will no longer be held monthly on the

2nd Wednesday, but will be included in each weekly Resident Cracker Barrel Coffee Hour held Tuesdays at 10am in Woodside’s Fireside Room.

Dinner Specials – Thursday, January 2

Cottage Pie (Lamb Shepherd’s Pie), with Peas, Carrots, and Mashed Potatoes $17

Swordfish Piccata, over Red Pepper Fettuccini with Artichokes and Spinach $18

Seasonal Handmade Vegetarian Pasta Feature $15* *All-inclusive upgrade: Add dessert, $2 additional charge

Starter: Pâté du Jour with crackers, house-made jam, and herb salad

Hummus Crudité Cups

Chicken Bacon Satay

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Cheese & Cracker and Fruit Platters

Cranberry Chutney & White Balsamic Glazed Meatballs

Petit Fours, Mini Cheesecakes, Jelly Rolls

Coffee, Tea, Water

$14.16 per person

RSVP is required at 366-1449 or [email protected] by December 26.

BYOB if you wish, bring your partner, and wear your dancing shoes as Sueanne Thayer will provide

musical entertainment.

Dinner Specials – Thursday, December 26

Christmas Goose with Cranberry & Kumquat Gastrique, Brioche Stuffing and Broccolini $19

Veal Osso Bucco with Jardinière Sauce, Gremolata, Robuchon Potatoes, and Crispy Kale $20

Seasonal Handmade Vegetarian Pasta Feature $15* *All-inclusive upgrade: Add dessert, $2 additional charge

Starter: Beet Tartar Duo: gold and scarlet beets over winter citrus and greens with goat cheese vinaigrette




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