GIBSON GLEANINGS

 Barbara Ray

June 15, 2012

                 There was an afternoon, years ago when I happened to go out to lunch with my college roommate.  When her meal, consisting of a burger and fries arrived, she proceeded to remove from her burger what I considered a rather nice looking slice of tomato.  When I quizzed her on her action, she told me it wasn’t fresh!  Growing up on tomatoes that came in plastic containers wrapped in cellophane, I was more than a little confused by this remark.  It was some time later that I got my first taste of a freshly picked garden tomato.  That’s when her actions finally became clear.  Enjoy the summer harvest.

                If you check your calendar you’ll probably realize that the 4^th of July weekend is almost here.  (Technically, it’s a 30^th of June weekend since July 4^th falls on a Wednesday this year – but I digress.)  What I really want to say is our annual 4^th of July Craft Fair will be taking place June 30^th and July 1^st.  (Have I confused you yet??)  Nonetheless, our craft fair will take place on those dates, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 – 5:00.  Karen has lined up a variety of crafters including fine jewelry, art, pottery, gourmet specialty foods, stained glass, woodcrafts, Adirondack chairs and more.  Mark your calendars and plan to spend some time with us on the Gilbson lawn.

Have a wonderful week and God bless!

 Monday, June 18:  Chair exercise begins at 10:30. 

Tuesday, June 19:   Lunch will be served at noon at our Silver Lake meal site.  A program on Internet & Social Media Safety begins at 12:30.

Wednesday, June 20: board the bus at 9:00 for the Lupine Tour & lunch at Polly’s Pancake House.   Wii games are available 10:30-11:30 & 12:30-1:30 in the pool room.  Game day begins at 12:30 in the activity room. Caregivers Support Group meets at 12:30 in the Social Room.

Thursday, June 21:  Belly Dance class begins at 9:00 in the activity room.  Chair exercise begins at 10:30 in the activity room. Medicare counseling is available from noon – 1:00 in the dining room. “Father’s Day music in the dining room during lunch.  Board the bus at 3:00 for the SeaDogs game.

Friday, June 22:  AARP Safe Driving class takes place in the activity room today from 8:30 – 4:00. 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Blood Pressure Clinics: 2nd Tues. of each month,11-12  Also the last Wednesday of each month.  11:45-12:45

Care for the Caregiver: theory guided, leader facilitated support group, meets Wed. 12:30-2:30 Receive healthy information to build self care into your life and support to sustain this self care plan.  Cosponsor CCVNS

1:1 Computer Classes are now the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoons starting July 11^th.

AARP Safe Driving 8 hour Class.  Please sign up for this class, 356-3231.  $14, $12 for AARP members, and free for MOW. Friday, the 22nd:

Thursday the 28th: After Lunch The NH Association for the Blind will show the movie Going Blind. A documentary about the lives of 6 people, all ages, from many walks of life, and how they have learned to not only cope, but also succeed!  There will also be a panel discussion and question and answer time.  This is not only for people with visual challenges, but also for their friends and family.

Shannon Door Gibson Fundraiser: Thurs. June 28th, 4:30-9, Calendar Raffle

Silver Lake Landing Scone Tea $5. 2:30 pm.  Bring a teacup, wear hat Friday the 29th:

 Upcoming trips need sign ups as soon as possible so that we can purchase tickets.  Call 356-3231 to reserve a spot.

• Lupine, Polly’s, Harmon’s, Sampler:   6/20, $12
• SeaDogs Night Games & Fireworks: June 21st. $25
• Hampton Beach Sand Carvings: 6/26 $24.  Lunch on own at Boardwalk Café.
• Maine’s 195th Army Band Independence Day Program; 7/3 $14.50 pick up at your home
• M/V Sophie C. Mail Boat on Lake Winnipesauke: Fri July 20 $40 10-6:30 picnic lunch
• Sinatra Tribute: 7/24 $28 includes box lunch, pick up at your home
• The Barnstormer’s “Leading Ladies”: Thursday, July 26.  $33 dinner on own at Mt. View Station
• Squam Lake dinner & Sunset Cruise: Tuesday July 31. 3-9:30. $64 inc. 3 course dinner at Walters
• Michael W. Smith: Friday, August 3rd $25.50.  pick up at your home

  Overnight trips:

• Boston Historic Tour: September 22-24, 2012 $ 289ppdo
• Branson:  November 8-12, 2012Holiday shows galore!  4 night’s $1909 pp/do.
• Rose Bowl Parade: 12/29/12-1/2/13 5 days, 6 meals, $2059 ppdo.  Float viewing, Parties, Parade.

 Monday: spinach & beef lasagna, Tuesday: chicken stew w/dumplings; Wednesday:  marinated steak tips; Thursday:  buffet day; Friday:  beef enchilada casserole