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TO THE POINT TO THE POINT Providence Point Providence Point Providence Point Activities and Trips Providence Point 1 ST DAY OF SIGNUP IS 8:30 A.M., FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 Activities and Trips JUNE 2010 KEY C.H. ............................ COLLIN HALL T.H. ................................ TOWN HALL CLBH............................ CLUBHOUSE C.B. ............ COMMUNITY BUILDING M.P . ..........MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM F.V . ........................FOREST VILLAGE S.C.B.................SOUTH COM. BLDG. VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS Center ….........06/16/10, 10:00 a.m. C.H. Forest ............. 06/08/10, 3:30 p.m. SCB Garden.....................06/21/10, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Highland…...............06/10/10, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Hilltop…...................06/10/10, 4:00 p.m. CLBH Meadow….........06/16/10, 3:00 p.m. C.B. Washington........06/09/10, 1:00 p.m. C.B. UMBRELLA COMMITTEE MEETINGS: GROUNDS 06/14/10, 1:00 p.m. S.C.B. RESIDENT EVENTS 06/18/10, 10:00 a.m. CLBH EMERGENCY PREP. 06/01/10, 11:00 a.m. C.R. BUDGET & FINANCE MEETING 06/17/10, 9:30 a.m. C.H. UMBRELLA BOARD MEETING 06/22/10, 1:30 p.m. C.H. RESIDENT SERIES PROVIDENCE POINT GARDEN CLUB BY ALICE WARM, GARDEN CLUB PRESIDENT The Point Garden Club has been a part of Providence Point since 1992 and member- ship is open to all residents who enjoy gardening or who just enjoy the social aspect of our group. Our first project was the garden area at Town Hall which has now been turned over to the Property Management Office for maintenance and over the years we’ve had other gardening projects in some of the common areas. Now the club primarily concentrates on the hanging planters that are displayed along Providence Point Drive and in front of the South Community Building. We offer a variety of interesting programs throughout the year, including trips to gardens and nurseries in the area and speakers on various gardening subjects. We also put on a Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon, a Christmas Tea, card parties and luncheons during the year and our biannual Home and Garden Tour, which many of you enjoyed last year and will occur again in July 2011. The last two years we participated in the annual Craft Show at Collin Hall. Many of these activities are fund raising events. We are a group of over 200 members and the hanging planters are a large expense. We work with Squak Mountain Nursery, who creates them under the watchful eye of Thelma Budlong. The nursery hangs them for us when the weather permits. We cover the cost to have them watered and fertilized every day and watched for any insects which might try to inhabit them. In the fall, Squak Mountain Nursery comes and takes the planters down, cleans and stores the empty planters and gets them ready for planting the next year. We have 42 planters and this expense is over $8,000, which includes delivery, pick-up, and weekly maintenance. We all are very aware of the beauty of the hanging planters, how they are enjoyed by our residents and how they also increase our property values. Many new residents express how they were so impressed with the planters that they bought a unit here. We will once again this year be providing the planters for all of you to enjoy. The Point Garden Club members pay dues of only $20.00 a year, as we try to keep them affordable for everyone. We work very hard every year to raise the money for the hanging planters and are finding it increasingly difficult. In the past, we have depended upon donations as well as our fund raising events. These donations have decreased in

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TO THE POINTTO THE POINTProvidence PointProvidence PointProvidence PointActivities and Trips Providence Point

1ST DAY OF SIGNUP IS 8:30 A.M.,FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010

Activities and Trips

JUNE 2010

Key

C.H.............................. COLLIN. HALLT.H.................................. TOWN. HALLCLBH.............................CLUBHOUSeC.B..............COMMUNITy.BUILDINGM.P.. ..........MULTI-PURPOSe. ROOMF.V..........................FOReST.VILLAGeS.C.B.................SOUTH.COM..BLDG.

VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGSCenter ….........06/16/10, 10:00 a.m. C.H.Forest .............06/08/10, 3:30 p.m. SCBGarden.....................06/21/10, 10:00 a.m. C.B.Highland…...............06/10/10, 10:00 a.m. C.B.Hilltop…...................06/10/10, 4:00 p.m. CLBHMeadow….........06/16/10, 3:00 p.m. C.B.Washington........06/09/10, 1:00 p.m. C.B.

UMBRELLA COMMITTEE MEETINGS:GROUNDS

06/14/10, 1:00 p.m. S.C.B.RESIDENT EVENTS

06/18/10, 10:00 a.m. CLBHEMERGENCY PREP.

06/01/10, 11:00 a.m. C.R.BUDGET & FINANCE MEETING

06/17/10, 9:30 a.m. C.H.UMBRELLA BOARD MEETING

06/22/10, 1:30 p.m. C.H.

RESIDENT SERIESPROVIDENCE POINT GARDEN CLUB

BY ALICE WARM, GARDEN CLUB PRESIDENT

The Point Garden Club has been a part of Providence Point since 1992 and member-ship is open to all residents who enjoy gardening or who just enjoy the social aspect of our group.

Our first project was the garden area at Town Hall which has now been turned over to the Property Management Office for maintenance and over the years we’ve had other gardening projects in some of the common areas. Now the club primarily concentrates on the hanging planters that are displayed along Providence Point Drive and in front of the South Community Building.

We offer a variety of interesting programs throughout the year, including trips to gardens and nurseries in the area and speakers on various gardening subjects. We also put on a Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon, a Christmas Tea, card parties and luncheons during the year and our biannual Home and Garden Tour, which many of you enjoyed last year and will occur again in July 2011. The last two years we participated in the annual Craft Show at Collin Hall. Many of these activities are fund raising events.

We are a group of over 200 members and the hanging planters are a large expense. We work with Squak Mountain Nursery, who creates them under the watchful eye of Thelma Budlong. The nursery hangs them for us when the weather permits. We cover the cost to have them watered and fertilized every day and watched for any insects which might try to inhabit them. In the fall, Squak Mountain Nursery comes and takes the planters down, cleans and stores the empty planters and gets them ready for planting the next year.

We have 42 planters and this expense is over $8,000, which includes delivery, pick-up, and weekly maintenance. We all are very aware of the beauty of the hanging planters, how they are enjoyed by our residents and how they also increase our property values. Many new residents express how they were so impressed with the planters that they bought a unit here. We will once again this year be providing the planters for all of you to enjoy.

The Point Garden Club members pay dues of only $20.00 a year, as we try to keep them affordable for everyone. We work very hard every year to raise the money for the hanging planters and are finding it increasingly difficult. In the past, we have depended upon donations as well as our fund raising events. These donations have decreased in

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the past years and we are asking you, the residents, to help us.

If every unit would just donate a small amount, even just $5.00 or $10.00 to help out, we will be able to continue to sponsor the planters. You may take your donation to the Activities Office and they will take it for us. We also encourage all residents to consider joining the Garden Club. We are a fun group and a wonderful way to make friends in Providence Point.

You may contact the Garden Club by calling the Membership Chairmen:Bertha Christopherson 392-3706Hetty Waters 996-0588Alice Warm 313-9132

ARE yOU READy fOR AN EARThqUAkE?

BY PAUL BROGAN, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Shortly after the news releases about the recent mega earth-quake in Chile, the local media had stories about how we, in the Northwest could also experience a similar mega earthquake or larger. The Scientists and Geologists pointed out that just 50 miles off the Pacific Northwest coast is an ‘earthquake hotspot’. This fault has been dormant for more than 300 years, but when it awakens--tomorrow or decades from now--the consequences could be worse than what Chile just experienced.

Brian Atwater, a geologist with U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Washington was quoted as saying that “the Pacific Northwest has a long geological history of doing exactly what happened in Chile.” He went on to say, “It’s not a matter of IF, but WHEN the next one will happen.”

The Juan de Fuca plate is diving beneath the North American plate. At some point centuries of pent-up stress in the Cascade subduc-tion zone will cause the plates to slip. The Experts cannot predict when the earthquake will occur--only that one will happen.

At Providence Point we have been stressing that residents should: Make a Plan, Build a Kit (food, water, and medicines to last for at least 3 days); and Get Involved (increase your networks, meet your neighbors, and increase your ability to recover quickly). You should know your building captain and who has the walkie-talkie radio to call for assistance when telephone service is out. Join CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes. Or, if you are a retired medical professional then join our Providence Point medical team. Offer your time, talent, and tools.

What should you do during an Earthquake? DROP, COVER, AND HOLD-ON. Practice in advance. Practicing teaches your muscles the action so that it won’t matter if your thoughts are less than clear. Teach the other people in your life to stay in one spot until the shaking stops. Don’t try to run.

Have you read pages 3 & 4 of the Providence Point phone book? After the shaking stops, get outside the building to your designated building ‘gathering place’ and report to your building captain.

In a major disaster we could easily be totally isolated for days--with the Plateau having over 40,000 people and only nine (9) First Responders on duty at any one given time--we could need to be prepared for at least 3 days… maybe even longer before outside help could be available. Therefore, we as a community should posture ourselves to be prepared. Getting prepared isn’t hard to do or costly, but if you are not prepared you could be very uncomfortable.

Disasters are inevitable ---the outcome is NOT! Most damage from natural disaster can be avoided by making slight changes to the things you already do. Know what risks you face and reduce them. Know what resources you have and increase them. Be your own best resource.

PROVIDENCE POINT OffICES4135-A PROVIDENCE POINT DRIVE SE

ISSAqUAH, WA. 98029:Office phone: 392-9483 Office fax: 392-2530

EWERT HILGEMANNCommunity Manager

[email protected]

CYNTHIA WIRTz ExT 22Office Administrator

[email protected]

VICTORIA DAVENPORT ExT 21Resident Coordinator

[email protected]

ED RAMSEY ExT 26Facilities [email protected]

JENNIFER BARNES ExT 28Accounting Manager

[email protected]

CATHEY PETERSON ExT 23Accounting lead

[email protected]

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PROVIDENCE POINT DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BUSINESS OR ENTERPRISES INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MIGHT ADVERTISE IN THIS PUBLICATION. �

GENETTE ALTARAS ExT 29Accounting Specialist

[email protected]

LORRI PALREIRO/CINDY YOUNG PHONE: 392-1222Activities Coordinator/Assistant

[email protected]@provpoint.com

Security Gate/After Hours 392-2592

TUESDAy, JUNE 1ST

ALDERWOOD MALL10:00 a.m. Last Stop

FABULOUS STORES. GREAT DINING. Find your signature style and personal trademarks at Nordstrom, Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears and throughout their outstanding collection of more than 175 shops. Venture outdoors to The Village at Alderwood to experi-ence upscale retailers like Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, REI, Borders, Eddie Bauer, Chico’s, Apple, and Ann Taylor Loft. Satisfy your individual taste for food and fun at one of five full-service res-taurants or catch a movie at the 16-screen AMC Loews Theatres. You will have time to shop and enjoy lunch on your own before returning home. The cost of this trip is $7.00 for transportation. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activity office on or after that date.

WEDNESDAy, JUNE 2ND LADIES BREAKFAST

GOOD NUTRITION CAN BE FUN!EATING WITH PCC’S GOLDIE COFFMAN

9:00 a.m. Collin HallGarden Village will be hosting the monthly Providence Point “La-dies Breakfast.” See a demonstration and talk with PCC’s Food Expert, Goldie Coffman. See, taste and hear how good food can support: great taste; increased mental acuteness; resistance to illness and disease; higher energy levels; a more robust immune system; faster recuperation times; better management of chronic health problems; and fun!

Please join us to smell, taste and enjoy the taste of spring! The cost of breakfast is $3.00 and coffee only is .75. Please indicate whether you will be having breakfast on the sign up sheet posted on the Activity Board in Collin Hall.

WEDNESDAy, JUNE 2ND GRAND SLAM NIGHTMARINERS VS. TWINS

5:45 p.m. Last StopIt’s that time of year again when Safeco Field comes alive with baseball. We’re taking advantage of the Grand Slam promotion to get out and see our Seattle Mariners. Everyone gets a hotdog and Pepsi with the price of admission which includes discounted

seats. Our seats for this game are in section 118 rows 38-39 on the aisles. The cost of this trip is $38 and includes your reserved field seat, transportation and parking. Tickets for this game are on pre-sale in the activity office.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 3RD

WALKING GROUPBLOEDEL RESERVE

8:30 a.m. Last StopThe sign-up sheet was on the Walkers’ Bulletin Board ten days prior to June 3rd per the May “To The Point.” This is an oohh, ahhh place on Bainbridge Island if you like massive, beautifully-kept natural landscapes. Bloedel’s ties with the University of Washing-ton go back a long way. The photos we put on the Bulletin Board don’t do it justice. The cost is $25 including admittance. However, the ferry trip is a soul-renewing experience in addition to Bloedel. Please bring dollars for lunch, or bring your lunch, at beautiful, on the Sound, Poulsbo. Questions? Call Helen 369-9067 or Claire 427-0588.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 3RD

SEATTLE SHUTTLE10:00 a.m. Last Stop

Seattle is a great place to spend an afternoon during the spring season. It’s Seattle your way for the day! For your downtown enjoyment the Seattle Shuttle includes three drop-off locations in Seattle: Pioneer Square, West Lake Mall and Pike Place Market. The cost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 3RD

COMMUNIVERSITY PRESENTS:“WRITER’S READ”2:00 p.m. Collin Hall

Every year in the spring, resident writers read samples of their work at Communiversity’s annual event, Writers read. The date this year is Thursday, June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. in Collin Hall. Don’t miss this wonderful afternoon! It’s been a big hit with all who have attended in the past, and promises to be the same this year. This is an “open mic” style event, with each participant reading a three-minute selection of his or her work. You will be delighted and amazed by the talent among us! Refreshments will be served.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 3RD

ALL VILLAGE SOCIAL HOUR5:00 p.m. Clubhouse

You’re invited to join this informal gathering of Providence Point residents on the 1st Thursday of the month to enjoy the company of friends and the opportunity to meet new ones. New residents are always welcome. Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Remember to wear your nametag.

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fRIDAy, JUNE 4Th PROVIDENCE POINT PREVIEW BOOK SALE SOCIAL

(FOR RESIDENTS ONLY)7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Collin Hall

Sign-up sheets for those residents who wish to contribute some treats are located in the library in the North Community Building and outside the Activities office next to the Book Sale sign-up sheets.

Regardless of whether or not you contribute food, we still hope to see you there.

Beverages (coffee and wine) will be provided. Come out and join us for a great evening in which to browse an eclectic selection of books, have some stimulating book discussions, and meet your neighbors.

For your information, the Book Sale continues throughout the weekend.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.SUNDAY, JUNE 6: 11:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

The $2.00 bag sale tradition continues all day on Sunday. Bags will be provided.

SUNDAy, JUNE 6Th

SEATTLE SYMPHONY “POPS”“THE MUSIC MAN”1:00 p.m. Last Stop

Marvin Hamlisch, Conductor. How many trombones can we fit onstage at Benaroya Hall? Find out when our own “music man” Marvin Hamlisch and the Pops present highlights from this popu-lar musical and the famous sound of “76 Trombones!” This is a season ticket-holder event.

EVERy MONDAy, JUNE 7, 14, 21, & 28Th

HAPPY HOUR5:00 p.m. South Community Building

Happy Hour every Monday night at the South Community Building in Forest Village at 5:00 p.m. Come as you are. Bring something to

drink and enjoy your neighbors. This is a great way for people from all villages to get to know each other.

TUESDAy, JUNE 8Th

SNOHOMISHLUNCH AT THE “CABBAGE PATCH” RESTAURANT

BROWSING & ANTIqUING10:30 a.m. Last Stop

At the request of some residents we’re headed to historic Snohom-ish to enjoy lunch at the famous Cabbage Patch Restaurant with some time after lunch to enjoy historic downtown with several antique shops. If you would like, there is a trail along the river if you’d just like to enjoy a leisurely stroll. Whatever your pleasure you’ll be sure to enjoy this afternoon. The cost of this trip is $8.00 for transportation. Lunch is at your own expense. A copy of the lunch menu will be available for viewing in the activity office. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 10Th

WALKING & HIKING GROUPEBEY’S LANDING & FORT CASEY

8:30 a.m. Last StopSomething for everyone, this perfect destination for both Walkers and Hikers changes every year… The views of the Olympics are often periodically punctuated with mist. Walkers can stroll along the Sound with spectacular views of the Olympics, tree-lined bluffs and the beautiful lagoon… an occasional seal on the beach. Lunch for the Walkers can be brought… or bought in Coupeville. The hike is two miles along the bluff with views of the Olympics and the lovely

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lagoon, and two miles back along the shore. The switchbacks on the bluff trail to the shore are steep. So, as usual, two hiking sticks are important for stability and joint preservation. Do practice on our nature trails. Walkers will have lunch “out” at about 12:30 pm. Hikers bring lunch. Check your “Information & Recommendations 2010” sheet for other recommendations. Cost is $26 plus lunch/dinner money. Given traffic congestion, we wouldn’t return any earlier if we did not stop for dinner. The sign-up sheet will be on our Bulletin Board in Collin Hall about 10 days prior to the activity. Questions? Call Helen 369-9067 or Claire 427-0588.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 10Th

BELLEVUE SqUARE 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Last Stop

Don’t miss a chance to ride in the comfort of the Providence Point Shuttle through busy downtown Bellevue. Let us do the driving for you, not to mention the parking! Stay all afternoon or get in and out by lunch. The choice is all yours. The cost is $4.00 for transportation. The return options are 12:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Sign up in the activity office anytime.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 10Th PINE LAKE SHOPPING CENTER

1:00 p.m. Last StopWe are now running a shuttle up to the Pine Lake Shopping Center on Bellevue Square days. After the driver drops off the residents returning from the 12:00 p.m. run from Bellevue Square he or

she will pick up residents who would like to spend an hour and a half shopping, banking or enjoying lunch. The shuttle will return residents to Providence Point at 2:30 p.m. This is a free service. Sign up in the activity office anytime.

fRIDAy, JUNE 11Th COMMUNIVERSITY DRAMA PRESENTS:

“YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU”5:00 p.m. Collin Hall

Some of our very talented residents will present a staged reading of one of America’s favorite comedies, You can’t take it With You, at 5:00 p.m. in Collin Hall on Friday, June 11. Many of the same people who delighted you last year with their production of harvey return in new roles. You’ll be amazed at the on-stage talent of your Providence Point neighbors. This one is not to be missed!

MONDAy, JUNE 14Th

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7:30 p.m.Issaquah Chamber Orchestra, Duane J. Bowen, conductor invites you to a FREE concert. Featured selections by Smetana, Wagner, Bach. Also French horn soloist, Stacey Eliason playing Mozart concerto in E flat for horn and orchestra.

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TUESDAy, JUNE 15Th POINT GARDEN CLUB TRIP“ROTTLE’S TRUNK SHOW”

11:00 a.m. Bake’s PlaceRottles Clothing and Shoes will make a return visit with their lovely new fall fashions. DaRue of California will be featured with casual, contemporary and elegant items. Clothing may be ordered for purchase. This is your chance to preview these fashions and enjoy lunch with friends at Bake’s Place. Sign up on the Garden Club Board. The cost is $14 payable to the Point Garden Club.

TUESDAy, JUNE 15Th DINE OUT “CUTTER’S BAYHOUSE”

4:15 p.m. Last StopFor more than 25 years, Cutters Bayhouse has served both tourists and locals’ seafood in a casual setting. Italian glass chandeliers plus marble and African mahogany paneling and floors give Cutters more style than most waterfront restaurants. On a clear day you can see forever through eight-foot-high windows framing a view of the city skyline, waterfront and Olympic Mountains. The apple wood grill is the heart of the kitchen and it yields gems such as

golden-edged Alaska Weathervane scallops, king salmon filets, sea bass and Columbia River sturgeon. Asian flavors dominate in some preparations, such as mussels simmered in coconut milk, curry, lemon grass and kaffir lime. The wok-seared whole Dungeness crab arrives with a lip-tingling garlic-black bean-chili sauce. If you're not in the mood for seafood, check out the meat selections. When the kitchen wanders into cattle country, it still does well. A copy of the menu is available in the activity office for viewing. The cost of this trip is $6.00 for transportation. Dinner is at you own expense. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

WEDNESDAy, JUNE 16Th SKAGIT VALLEY CASINO

9:00 a.m. Last StopEscape to The Skagit, your premier Washington casino resort. Now with a newly expanded gaming area you’ll enjoy all the fun and excitement of a Las Vegas-style casino featuring the most popular slots, table games, casino events and parties, plus The Rewards Club, a generous player reward program! Not only does Skagit offer gaming it also offers 3 outstanding restaurants for you to grab lunch. Upon arrival everyone who signs up for a club card will receive a fun pack that includes $5 off coupon for the lunch buffet (regularly $8), $5 buy in (spend $20 get $25) and a $5 match play at a table game. We will depart back home at 3:00 p.m. The cost of this trip is $10.00 for transportation. Gaming and lunch is at your own expense. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

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ThURSDAy, JUNE 17Th HIKING GROUP

GREENWATER RIVER / MEEKER LAKES8:30 a.m. Last Stop

The singular beauty of this Greenwater hike can only be (partially) explained by the photos on the Hiking Bulletin Board. This four mile hike has more than average bumps to negotiate because of the “horsey-set” that use the trail… Two hiking sticks are recom-mended by most Orthopedists. Get the “hang” of them on our nature trails. Bring a plastic bag for the boots and a comfortable pair of shoes for après hike. Hikers bring enough water for a heavy workout and lunch. Cost of transportation will be about $15.00 plus money for an après coffee/ice-cream stop. Hikers are expected to have read and to comply with fitness parameters on the “Hik-ers’ 2010 Information and Recommendations” sheet. Please call Helen Bell if you don’t have one. The sign-up sheet will be on the Hikers’ BB 8 days prior to the hike. Questions? Helen 369-9067 or Claire 427-0588.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 17Th

EMERALD DOWNS “DAY AT THE RACES”4:15 p.m. Last Stop

It’s that time of year again, live horse racing at Emerald Downs in Auburn. Our “Day at the Races” package will include admission, an Official Program, Official Tip Sheet, reserved View Room seating, an onsite handicapper, coffee, tea and a mouthwater-ing all-you-can-eat buffet. This evening’s buffet menu includes: Roasted Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce, Chicken Breast stuffed

with Fontina Cheese, peppers and spinach, Potatoes Au Gratin, seasonal steamed vegetables, spinach salad with honey apple dressing, a fresh fruit bowl and assorted rolls. The cost of this trip is $47.00 and includes transportation and everything mentioned above. Tickets for this special event are now on pre-sale in the activity office.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 17Th

TENNIS CLUB POTLUCK5:00 p.m. Clubhouse

Bring food to share, your own place setting and utensils. BYOB. Questions? Call Pamela Cromarty, 837-8122.

fRIDAy, JUNE 18Th EDMONDS ART FESTIVAL

10:30 a.m. Last StopOver 75,000 art-lovers from the greater King and Snohomish counties and beyond attend the popular three-day Arts Festival. One of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest and largest arts festivals, they offer a rich array of visual and performing arts and art events in a stunning natural setting.

Art-lovers stroll charming “streets” named after famous painters as they discover and purchase fine art and artisan crafts directly from the talented artists themselves. The Festival showcases the work of nearly 240 carefully selected artist exhibitors, offering oil, watercolors, pastels, drawings, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, jewelry, glass, metal, pottery ceramics, toys, collectibles and furniture.

The festival truly has something for everyone, with performing arts, musicians, and storytellers. A wine bar and bistro, situated with a great view of the Puget Sound, offers a respite from shopping. The cost of this trip is $8.00 for transportation. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

TUESDAy, JUNE 22ND & TUESDAy, JULy 13Th VICTORIA-SAN JUAN CRUISES

“CHUCKANUT BAY CRACKED CRAB CRUISE”8:00 a.m. Last Stop

Today we drive up north to Bellingham to board the Viking Star for a 3-hour cruise on the Chuckanut Bay. While aboard you will feast on the Northwest’s finest Dungeness Crab served with baked chicken, their signature broccoli salad, old fashioned potato salad, locally baked French bread and for dessert, Key Lime Cheesecake. The cost of this trip is $58.00 and includes everything mentioned above and your transportation. You can sign up for either date on Signup Day. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this date.

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WEDNESDAy, JUNE 23RD BOOK CLUB

7:00 p.m. Winthrop Bldg.The Book Club will meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 23,, in the first floor social room of the Winthrop Building, in Washington Village , to discuss the book, the Madonnas of leningrad, by Debra Dean.

This novel moves back and forth between the Soviet Union dur-ing World War II and modern-day America, as Marina, an elderly Russian woman now suffering from Alzherimer's Disease, recalls her youth during the height of the siege of Leningrad. At that time she was a tour guide at the Hermitage, helping to remove the museum’s priceless artworks for safekeeping while facing the cold and starvation associated with the lengthy siege.

The July book will be a book by a young Northwest doctor, Emily R. Transue. The titles of her autobiographical books are 1) on call: a Doctor’s Days and nights in residency, and 2) Patient by Patient; lessons in love, loss, hope, and healing from a Doctor’s Practice. For more information, contact Nan Lopis, 837-3704.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 24Th ALKI TOURS

“ORCAS ISLAND & THE ALL NEW ROSARIO RESORT”T.B.A. N. Community Building Only

A wonderful day awaits as we dash to the Anacortes Ferry for a cruise through the San Juan Islands to Rosario Resort. Upon arrival, enjoy a yummy luncheon overlooking the marina. Then Christopher Peacock will give you a historic tour of this lovely mansion that was

built in 1909 by turn-of-the-century ship builder, Robert Moran. Enjoy lunch, a mansion tour and organ performance before board-ing the ferry home. The cost of this trip is $89.00 and includes everything mentioned above. This trip is sold out.

ThURSDAy, JUNE 24Th

MARYMOOR PARKCIRqUE DU SOLEIL “KOOzA”

3:15 p.m. Last StopKOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.The Innocent’s journey brings him into contact with a panoply of comic characters such as the King, the Trickster, the Pickpocket, and the Obnoxious Tourist and his Bad Dog.Between strength and fragility, laughter and smiles, turmoil and harmony, KOOZA explores themes of fear, identity, recognition and power. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement. The cost of this trip is $53.00 and includes your level one seating and transportation. Tickets for this event were pre-sold.

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SATURDAy, JUNE 26Th PIKE PLACE MARKET

“SEATTLE BITES FOOD TOUR”9:45 a.m. Last Stop

Join Seattle Bites Food Tours for Seattle’s most delicious and in-formational food and historic tour. Seattle Bites is a guided walking tour focused exclusively on the heart of Seattle’s culinary scene, the Pike Place Market.

Seattle Bites Food Tours pairs memorable stories of the market and its merchants with delicious gourmet and unique food and beverage tastings, including a few special treats exclusive to Seattle Bites tour guests. Come hungry because the bites are BIG! Each guest will receive an eco-friendly reusable “I Took a Bite Out of the Market” shopping tote. The cost of this culinary trip is $54.00 and includes everything mentioned above (gratuity is also included) and your transportation. Signup Day is May 28. You can sign up in the activities office on or after this

SUNDAy, JUNE 27Th

SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE2:00 p.m. Clubhouse

This month’s movie will be shown on the large T.V. in the Clubhouse on the 4th Sunday. Light refreshments will be available and hopefully a brief discussion before or after the film. I would like to hear from you with any suggestions or movie choices. See you June 27 at 2:00 p.m. and consult Channel 8 for the movie title. Questions? Bobbie Royalty 392-4280.

MONDAy, JUNE 28Th

10:00 a.m. Winthrop BuildingMaintaining balance seems to be important in several aspects of our lives. It is certainly recommended around such things as nutrition, exercise, work, and finances. But it is also significant, as well, when one considers emotional health.

How we balance our fears and anxieties with our dreams and hopes. How we counter negative self-talk with something more positive and uplifting of the spirit.How we carve out time for ourselves without forgetting to have some time with others. And how we navigate the tough spots in the road of life.

The Elderberries group is a great place to voice anything, and everything. Whatever is shared is respectfully heard by those gathered, and is held in confidence. We may not know who is coming, but the meetings always begin at 10am. Their next will

be on Monday, June 28th in the First Floor Social Room of the Winthrop Building in Washington Village at 3941 226th Place SE. All are welcome! We continue to request modest use of fragrances so that our chemically-sensitive neighbors can also attend.

Please call with any questions. Facilitator: Paula Gates, M.A. (425-391-6048)

TUESDAy, JUNE 29Th BELLEVUE SqUARE

9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Last StopDon’t miss a chance to ride in the comfort of the Providence Point Shuttle through busy downtown Bellevue. Let us do the driving for you, not to mention the parking! Stay all afternoon or get in and out by lunch. The choice is all yours. The cost is $4.00 for transportation. The return options are 12:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Sign up in the activity office anytime.

TUESDAy, JUNE 29Th PINE LAKE SHOPPING CENTER

1:00 p.m. Last StopWe are now running a shuttle up to the Pine Lake Shopping Center on Bellevue Square days. After the driver drops off the residents returning from the 12:00 p.m. run from Bellevue Square he or she will pick up residents who would like to spend an hour and a half shopping, banking or enjoying lunch. The shuttle will return residents to Providence Point at 2:30 p.m. This is a free service. Sign up in the activity office anytime.

ON yOUR OWN

Save some time on the weekend of June 19-20 to take part in Mountains to Sound Greenway Days, celebrating the protection of a 100-mile green corridor along I-90, with many outdoor activities along the route. Issaquah History Museums are sponsoring the following activities:

SATURDAy, JUNE 19Th GRAND RIDGE MINE HIKE

10:00 a.m. Train DepotBegins with a brief presentation at the Depot on the history of Issaquah’s mining operations, free to public. The hike takes roughly 3.5 hours, 3 miles over moderate terrain. There is a Greenway Days charge of $2.

THE ELDERBERRIES“….where men and women

come together as neighbors and peers for meaningful conversation”

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Safety bars in bathrooms • Cabinetry & Hardware (hinges/pulls) replaced/repair • Drywall repair • Repair lamps • New cabinet doors • Install shelving ,blinds & curtain rods • Assemble furniture, cabinets, & toys • Dryer venting replaced • Replace or repair doorknobs • Change lightbulbs & neon tubes • Replace furnace filters • Change locks • Hang pictures and mirrors • Bathroom Fans • • • and almost anything else. Just call me and discuss what you want/need.

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SATURDAy, JUNE 19Th DOWNTOWN ISSAqUAH HISTORY HIKE

1:00 p.m. Train DepotTake a walk through Issaquah History, led by an experienced guide. Walk lasts about 2 hours, about 2 miles over easy terrain. There is a $2 charge per person.

SUNDAy, JUNE 20Th ISSAqUAH & SUPERIOR MINE HIKE

10:00 a.m. Train DepotFollowing a brief free presentation at the Depot on Issaquah’s his-toric mining operations, this hike lasts about 2.5 hours, 2 miles over easy to moderate terrain. There is a $2 Greenway Days charge.

For more information about these hikes, call 392-3500, or visit the Museums’ website at www.issaquahhistory.org.

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ThURSDAy, JULy 8Th

HIKING GROUPWALLACE FALLS – GOLD BAR

8:30 a.m. Last StopThis was David Blattner’s (Hike Leader Extraordinaire) favorite hike. You may understand why… It has a running, jumping river, alongside, much of the way with dappled forest shade, elevation not too high, various alternatives for the intermediate and strong hiker and a different way down, if you like. It is a mostly uphill trail with the usual rocks and roots along the way that must be navigated… including downhill from the top, harder than uphill for most hikers. The various views of the falls are worth-it. And, forgive us God for a cheeky observation: but we’ve never hit bad weather on this hike. It will seem new to many since we haven’t taken it for a few years.

The usual recommendations apply: two sticks, lunch and extra water, etc. on the “Hikers’ 2010 Information and Recommendations” sheet. Sign-up sheet will be on the BB as of June 18. Questions? Helen 369-9067 or Claire 427-0588.

WhITE ELEPhANT SALE!

WHEN IS GREEN WHITE?WHEN IS OLD NEW?IT’S NOT A PUZZLE.BUT IT IS UP TO YOU.Our Elephant Sale returns to whiteBut recycling is still the waySo take your treasures to the barn*And help us make plenty of hay***Bus Barn at the corner of 224th Lane Se & 42nd Terrace in Wash-ington Village.

**Dollars, loot, moola, dough, green stuff**

Questions? Call Jan Elmore 427-5728

LIBRARy NEWSThe annual Book Sale will be held during the first weekend of June, on June 4, 5, and 6. Shirley Hilgeman and her helpers have been very busy getting items ready for the sale! It is always a fun event, and it raises funds for supplies for our own Providence Point Library. I hope you'll be at the Sale!

On another subject, there are going to be major changes in our Traveling Library Service from the King County Library System. Some of you may have seen the notices about this change that were left with us at the end of April and during May. The first part is that the Traveling Library will ONLY deliver books here ONCE A MONTH, on the third Wednesday of each month. The second part will be an even greater adjustment: the materials that are not picked up during the hour they are here will NOT BE LEFT for our residents to pick up afterwards. Arrangements may be made on a one-time basis for pick-up by someone else, but more lengthy arrangements for later pickup would be for those who are shutins and can not get to one of the Library branches, such as those in Issaquah and Sammamish.

I went to the Library headquarters and met with the manager for the Traveling Library and Outreach, Darth Nielson, to try to understand why this change is being made. There seems to be a change in philosophy to emphasize the "Outreach" part of their mission. Instead of providing a special service for all seniors in residential communities, KCLS wants to provide this special service only for those who can not reach a Library branch on their own. If there is a medical reason or another hardship that prevents a person

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from going to a branch, then the Outreach branch need to know about it and may be willing to leave materials here at Providence Point. The Library Outreach service now also sends a truck or bookmobile to day cares or other places that serve children who would not get to a Library branch otherwise, and the King County Library System has recently expanded its services to serve all of Renton, which was previously served by a separate library system. I was told that the Outreach service must now become more "ef-ficient," particularly with these additional routes. They also hope that this change will introduce some of our "independent" seniors to the local branch libraries, where they can find other programs and services as well.

I am very disappointed to see this change in our service from the King County Library System. If you have questions or comments about it, I suggest you call the King County Library System Service Center, 425-369-3200, and ask for the Outreach Department.

Nan Lopis, Providence Point Librarian

PLANT SELECTION AD-hOC COMMITTEE REPORT

BY HELEN BELL, CHAIRMAN

Plants that do badly here are often in the wrong place… in sun most of the day and/or don’t get enough water during drought periods. So far it has been a good weather year, both for water and temperature for our plants. Spring bloom has been beautiful and the plants are flourishing.

In the ten years I have been a resident I have seen several drought years during which our Sammamish Water District mandates turn-ing off the lawn watering and limiting all irrigation through higher water prices. Turning “down” the water leaves our plants “high and dry” during the summer months when they need supplemental watering. This is one reason your Umbrella Grounds Committee has appointed an Ad-hoc Committee to formulate a list of plants that will literally fit our varied landscapes (“right plant – right place”), if they are sited according to projected available moisture. The list includes mostly woody plants that are already here with a shorter list of some basic herbaceous perennials.

The Plant Selection Ad-hoc Committee has voted for consideration by the Grounds Committee a list of pest resistant plants which in most cases depends upon their summer drought resistance. The list is largely based upon what already grows well at Providence Point. The Grounds Committee will vote on a finalized version of the Plant Selection Ad-hoc Committee suggestions, and that version will go to the Umbrella Board for their approval to be incorporated in Policy Resolution No. 13, “Landscape Manage-ment Plan”.

kNIT OR CROChET fOR MARIAN-WOOD’S PRAyER ShAWL MINISTRyHelp create Prayer Shawls for residents and patients of Marian-wood. Recipients and their families deeply appreciate this expres-sion of love and care. For more information, or to donate Lion Brand “Homespun” yarn, contact Marianwood Auxiliary member Pauline Jennings, a Providence Point resident, at 392-4194, or Chaplain Johann Neethling at Marianwood.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN HAS AN ACTIVE BRANCH IN ISSAqUAH. FOR MORE

INFORMATION CALL LOUISE AT 392-1083 OR LINDA AT 392-0424.

JOIN yOUR COMMUNITy ChORUSThe Bellepoint Chorus rehearsals are on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. at Bellewood. No auditions required. Come and be a part of a group that brings music and joy to local nursing homes and senior residences. For more information please call Barbara Biggs at 837-0349 or Vi Green at 392-8531.

POOL NEWSKey pad locks were installed on the doors leading to the pool. This is to meet the new King County Health Department Safety Code. The combination for the key pad lock is 1465.

AqUATIC BODy TUNE UP MEETSMONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS AT

12 NoonYour first class is free!

Join this program if you wish to increase range of motion, flex-ibility, muscle strength and blood circulation, OR just want a comprehensive body work out. Private Sessions are available too for those who need help with specific conditions or just want some assistance getting started.

For more information callHarriet Ott, Aquatic Therapist

425-830-7746 or [email protected]

PARkINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month. Place: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front Street South, Issaquah. Group Leader: Carin Mack, MSW. For further information: contact Providence Point resident Phil Tompkins, 391-6941.

kIWANIS BOXThere is a pick-up box in the mailroom in Collin Hall. Please drop off non-perishable food items and good clean clothing for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Please make sure all of your

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items are in bags. This organization serves approximately 3,000 individuals each month. Please help the Kiwanis Club keep their box in Collin Hall full of food and clothing for the needy. For more information call John and Marian Kuehn 392-8717.

GIfT Of SIGhTUsed glasses are needed for distributing to Third World countries. Place your unbroken glasses with case, if possible, in the Kiwanis S.O.S. collection box. You’ll find it in the area next to the Activities, near the Food and Clothing Bank items. Thank you!

kNITTERS & NEEDLEWORkING GROUP

Are you a knitter? Do you have any needlework projects you enjoy? Did you know we have a group that meets every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse? This is a chance to work together and socialize on a weekly basis. If you have any questions about the group call Angela Guyot at 837-9043. Or just drop by the clubhouse.

qUILTERS GROUPAre you interested in quilting? We have a group of quilters that meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Craftroom at the North Community Building (Library). Our group makes children’s quilts for “Project Linus.”

Project Linus is an organization that provides blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gift of a new, handmade blanket. This offers our group a rewarding fun service opportunity, for the benefit of children in our community. If you have any questions call Jo Ann Bronson, 557-1943.

PINOChLEThe pinochle players meet in the multi-purpose room at Collin Hall, Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

ShANGhAI RUMMyMeets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at the Clubhouse. For more information call Dolly Jensen at 391-6725.

BRIDGEBridge, every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Building. Drop-ins welcome. Questions? Call Joyce Grant after 4:00 p.m. at 391-3898.

BRIDGE fOR fUNMeets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room. This group is for anyone who is interested in brushing up on your game or may have just finished a beginning bridge class. Everyone is welcome.

DUPLICATE BRIDGETUESDAYS, 6:30 P.M.N. Community Building

For more information contact Glen Buckholt, 391-7780 or Mary Lou Standerfer, 837-1466.

P.E.O. MEMBERS?Any new resident who is a P.E.O., please call Jean Green, 391-0855.

PfLAG MONThLy MEETINGS(PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF

LESBIAN AND GAYS)Do you or any of your friends have a family member, relative or friend who is gay or lesbian? If you do and you want to become better educated on the subject or wish to be able to take part in their struggle for equality, then Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is the organization for you. Meetings will be held monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the social room of the Cascade Building in Washington Village (4081 224th Lane) starting at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call Dave Kane at 837-8922.

hEALTh INSURANCE INfORMATION

Do you have questions about health insurance? Call SHIBA (State-wide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) at 1-800-397-4422.

ChURCh BULLETIN BOARDReligious gatherings, services, and events may be posted on the appropriate bulletin board in the information room in the lower level of Town Hall, located near the activity office. Please keep size small. If you have questions call Ginny Johnson at 313-9359 or Lucille Lemke at 391-5640.

MAGAZINESPlease bring your old magazines to Collin Hall’s Information Center located around the corner as you enter through the lower parking lot. A white shelving unit is marked and available for you to put them in. Joyce Grant will take them to HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER in Seattle for the patients to enjoy. (Please take the address labels off.) Because this is a state run hospital no religious magazines will be accepted. Please also note that extremely out dated materials are not enjoyable. Please use your recycling container to dispose of these publications.

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Beauty or Personal Glenda’s on site Massage 4Mary Kay 9

Dental/MeDical/Professional

Home Instead Senior Care 6Dr. Thomas R. Quickstad D.D.S. 7 Synergy 9

Bank/financial Ruth Geraghty, CPA 13Seeley & Associates, LLC 8

real estateBellewood Retirement Apartments 7Choice 5John L Scott 6Madison House Retirement 12Spirtwood 12

DiningHoliday Inn (Junipers) 8

Guide To AdvertisershoMe RePair/Services All Ways Handy 16Autoworks of Issaquah 9Iris Window Coverings 8Issaquah Auto Tech 9Issaquah Glass 12National Door 8New Face Kitchens 8Repair 4 Computers 6Ron Lievens 7Rosmann Home Projects 6Sammamish Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 13Woody’s Carpet Cleaning 8Woolsey’s Carpet Cleaning 6

IN MEMORIAM

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TO ThE POINT DEADLINEThe deadline for news and articles for the to the Point newsletter is always the fifth of the month for the following month. The next deadline is June 5, for the July 2010 newsletter. Please submit all articles in writing. This includes regularly scheduled meetings that have a time or date change. Forms for this purpose are readily available in a box right outside the activities office door. Forms can also be dropped off in this box anytime.

Helping Hand at Providence Point: Hi neighbor, I am your helping hand at Providence Point, and I live here, too. What do you need help with? Transportation, errands, shopping, appointments, excursions, laundry, animal care or some handywork? Please stop struggling and call me. Whatever it is, together we can figure out how to get it done. Call Sue (425) 392-4567.

A Compassionate Companion: Do you need help with meals, someone to walk with you or read to you, help with errands or gardening, help getting to doctor visits or meeting with friends for lunch? Loving cat care in your home? Do you need a ride to the airport, train station or ship? I am also able to provide gourmet organic main dishes for groups, parties and individuals. (I need a mini-mum of one week notice for all cooking). Please call the compassionate companion who also lives at Providence Point – Benita: 837-0201

ChANG ChOIWashington Village

Passed Away 04-09-2010

DAN fRAZIERCenter Village

Passed Away 04-12-2010

IRENE PIEkARSkICenter Village

Passed Away 04-22-2010

MELVIN (BUD) MILLERGarden Village

Passed Away 04-25-2010

PAT COUChHighland Village

Passed Away 05-01-2010

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4077 223rd Place SECenter Village, Bldg. 6

#427-8866From: Murrysville, PA

LARRy & ShARRy WILLIAMS22414 SE 36th Lane

Garden Village, Bldg. 104#391-6452

From: Issaquah, WA

TONy DEMAURO & DEEANA hARRIS

3629 224th Place SEGarden Village, Bldg. 100

#837-4634From: Sammamish, WA

PAT WILLS22435 SE Highland Lane

Highland Village, Bldg. 175From: Fall City, WA

PATRICIA MULhALL4109 224th Lane SE #202

Washington Village, Bldg. 111#392-0632

From: Renton, WA.

MARy LOU MILLER22522 SE 42nd Terrace

Hilltop Village, Bldg. 68#(425) 200-8089

From: Spokane, WA.

RIChARD GOSS & CARMEN NELSON

4301 Providence Point Place SEForest Village, Bldg. 113From: Federal Way, WA.

hUGh & LOIS INGRAM22605 SE 44th Place

Forest Village, Bldg. 194From: Hiram, Georgia

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ENID hAMMER3666 225th Place SE

Garden Village, Bldg. 88#392-2786

From: Garden Village