GIBSON GLEANINGS

Barbara Ray

January 27, 2012

 

I was listening to the local news this morning and they claimed that folks who have Direct TV might end up missing the Super Bowl due to a disagreement between Direct TV and the corporation that owns the station carrying the game.  This would not be a major issue in my life but for many ardent football fans it’s a whole different story.  Heaven help the executives at Direct TV if they don’t find a solution.  Good luck gentlemen!

As I already mentioned, our annual Valentine’s Auction is coming up on Thursday, February 9^th.  We’ve received some wonderful donations from our local businesses and everyone here at Gibson wants them to know how grateful we all are for their generosity.  The live auction will include a week long trip thru RCI and another thru INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL– anywhere in the world!   R&R Woodworkers has once again donated a beautiful large Adirondack Rocking Chair.  The ski areas have donated lift tickets, and the local restaurants have offered dozens of gift certificates. Local artists have donated small and large pieces.  We have gift baskets from Zeb’s, as well as several baskets filled with tasty international flavors. The cost is still $10 per person which includes a wonderful hors d’oeuvres buffet, a silent auction loaded with wonderful items, a live auction with even more great items, a cash bar and a really terrific time. Reservations are suggested so please call 356-3231. Mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there.

I also want to remind everyone that if your closets or bureaus are getting a little cluttered you might want to consider donating your slightly used clothing to our Carriage Thrift Shop.  All proceeds from the sale of those items benefit theGibsonCenter.  I have one final note to anyone that may have donated their used movie videos to the center.  We discovered a home video of someone’s family gatherings mixed in with the regular videos.  If you think this is yours, please contact Jill at 356-3231.  Be sure to check the calendar of events below for other upcoming events and programs.  Have a great week and God bless.

 

Monday, Jan. 30:  Chair exercise begins at 10:30 in the activity room.  Video tours of “The Met” with Carl Owen begin at

12:30 in the activity room.  The bus for bowling leaves the center at 12:30.

Tuesday, Jan. 31:  Strength, Balance & Stretch classes start at 10:00 today in the activity room.  Lunch will be served at noon at our Silver Lake meal site.  Board the bus at 12:30 for the snow sculpture competition tour.

Wednesday, Feb. 1:  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. Care Givers support group meets at 12:30 in the social room.

Thursday, Feb. 2:  Belly Dance class begins at 9:00 in the activity room.  RSVP will meet in the pool room from 9:00 –

11:00.  Chair exercise begins at 10:30.  Medicare counseling is available from noon – 1:00 in the dining room.  Bobs slideshow of our trip to  NYC will begin at 12:30 in the activity room. 

Friday, Feb. 3:  Nutrition council will meet at 9:00 in the pool room.   Strength, Balance & Stretch classes start at 10:00

today in the activity room.  A Fleece craft bee begins at 12:30 in the activity room.

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Blood Pressure Clinics: on the last Wednesday of each month from 11:45 – 12:45 and the second Tuesday of each month from 11:00 – 12:00.  VNS foot checks are also available on the second Tuesdays.

One on One Computer Labs:  on the second & fourth Thursday of each month.  Call 356-3231 to reserve a spot.

Care for the Caregiver: a leader facilitated support group will meet Wednesdays from 12:30 – 2:30 starting December 28^th.  Receive healthy information to build self care into your life and support to sustain this self care plan.

 

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

 

• Portland POP’s Concert:  2/26/12 A Benny Goodman Tribute. Afternoon concert. $55
• 1940’s Sing Along, at the Wright’s Museum: Sunday, March 11th.  12:00PM $13, dinner out after.
• BostonFlower Show: This years theme: First Impressions.  Wednesday, March 14th.  7AM-9PM.  $49 includes ticket, transportation and a box lunch.  Dinner on own at Olive Garden
• Art In Bloom: Monday, April 30th.  7AM-9PM.  $54 includes ticket, transportation and a box lunch.  Dinner on own at Newicks’
• SeaDogs Night Games & Fireworks: June 21st, August 16th. $25

 Overnight trips:

• Bermuda cruise:  June 1-8, 2012   Prices range from $1244 – $1594.
• San Francisco & Lake Tahoe: June 7-13, 2012 $2479ppdo

• Boston Historic Tour: September 22-24, 2012 $ 289ppdo
• Branson:  November 8-12, 2012Holiday shows galore!  4 nights $1909 pp/do.

MENU: Monday: Baked Black Oak ham, Tuesday: Cathy’s Meatloaf; Wednesday: chicken pasta puttanesca; Thursday:  Groundhog pie, Friday:  marinated steak tips.