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Issue 152 November
Welcome to our Activity Guide!
Dirigo Pines 9 Alumni Drive,
Orono, Maine 04473 (207) 866-3400
Professionally managed by Grace Management
Happy November! I hope you all have received your resident satisfaction surveys. If you haven’t filled them out yet, please do so soon. It is important for us to know both positive and negative, so we can continue to better serve you. Once you have filled it out and put it in the mail let the front desk know and they will enter you into a raffle. We value your feedback. Kennebec Pharmacy will be here doing a flu shot clinic on Wednesday, November 6th. Please see the front desk to get the paperwork you will need to fill out and bring with you the day of. You can also sign up at the desk for a time. As a reminder if you are unable to make it that day and still need your flu shot we will arrange a time to bring you to get one. See the front desk to arrange a time if needed. We want to ensure everyone gets their flu shot. Thanksgiving meal reservation sign up will be available mid November. The meal will be served at 1:00pm and no All Day Dining will be available that day. Once the sign ups are available they will be at the front desk. -Tracy
Zumba with Sunshine!
Sunshine teaches this fun seated Zumba class. No experience required.
Tuesday, November 5th, 12th & 19th at 12:00 pm (PMR)
Lunch & Learn with Rudman Winchell Planning with Trusts
Presented by Kristi Hepworth. Please RSVP to Dawn at (207) 992-2302 or
[email protected] by 11/7 Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00 am (PMR)
Veterans Day Social Join us for wine & appetizers. Please feel free to
bring memorabilia and/or stories to share. We will also be taking a group photo of our Veterans if in-
terested. Monday, November 11th at 4:00 pm (Lobby)
Play Reading with True North Theatre Telly, Mark and others from True North Theatre are back...All are welcome to join in for a fun play
reading! Monday, November 4th & 18th at 2:00 pm (PMR)
Opera Discussion with Beth Brand Madama Butterfly
Tuesday, November 12th at 4:00 pm (PMR)
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice It’s About Time: Navigating the Hospice Journey
Thursday, November 14th at 2:00 pm (PMR)
Opera Discussion with Jennifer Moxley Akhnaten
Tuesday, November 19th at 4:00 pm (PMR)
Floral Arranging Class With Justin from Wisteria Floral in Old Town. This
fun floral arranging class includes flowers, vase, instructions and wine! Justin can offer floral
arranging tips and techniques. Cost for the class is $45.
Please sign up at the front desk. Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00 pm (PMR)
Alcohol Ink Ornament Class Join Tracy & Amanda for an alcohol ink class! We
will be making ornaments that can be given as gifts or kept for your own holiday décor!
Thursday, November 21st at 3:30 pm (PMR)
Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace Join Valerie for a fun painting class. Wine and cheese will be served. No experience required. Limited space, please sign up at the front desk.
Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 pm (KGP)
Special Events & Guest Speakers November
Clayton Rogers Piano
Monday, November 4th 2:00 pm (Arbor)
Masanobu Ikemiya Classical & Ragtime Piano
Wednesday, November 6th —2:00 pm (KGP)
Wine & Cheese Social with Fireside Strings
Thursday, November 7th—4:00 pm (KGP)
Fran & Dave Folk & Sing-Alongs
Saturday, November 9th —2:00 pm (KGP)
Duane Nickerson Country Guitar
Tuesday, November 12th—2:00 pm (Arbor)
Anything Goes! Diverse Piano & Trombone Music
Tuesday, November 12th—7:15 pm (KGP)
Julie Monroe Guitar & sing a longs
Monday, November 18th 2:00 pm (Arbor)
Dave Mussey Folk Music
Wednesday, November 20th—10:00 am (Arbor)
Bill Trowell Piano
Monday, November 25th —3:30 pm (KGP)
Musical Events November
Richard III 1983—NR—120 minutes
Saturday, November 2nd 7:15 pm (KGP) A self-described villain, Richard of Gloucester sets his sights on the monarchy, currently led by his brother Ed-ward IV. Richard resorts to subterfuge and murder to ensure his ascension to the throne. Ron Cook, Brian Protheroe and Michael Byrne star in one of the most popular Shakespearean histories.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936—NR—115 minutes—CC
Wednesday, November 6th 7:15 pm (KGP) When small-town tuba player Longfellow Deeds lands a $20 million inheritance and moves to the big city, the sharks begin to circle, including a reporter who'll do an-ything for a scoop—until she falls for her subject. Frank Capra delivers a heartfelt allegory about daring to stand up for principles in the face of greed.
The Woman in the Window
1944—NR—99 minutes—Subtitles Saturday, November 9th 7:15 pm (KGP)
Legendary filmmaker Fritz Lang directs this psychologi-cal thriller about an unassuming college professor who becomes involved with a beautiful model and finds him-self in a web of blackmail, deception and murder. Lang is in top form as he weaves this spellbinding noir with stunning cinematography.
Pick of the Litter
2018—NR—81 minutes—Subtitles Wednesday, November 13th 7:15 pm (KGP)
This engaging documentary follows the two-year pro-gress of five pooches trained from puppyhood to serve as guide dogs for the blind. The film also looks at the human devotion needed to help the canines learn a complex set of behavioral skills.
The Way We Were 1973—PG—118 minutes—Subtitles
Saturday, November 16th 7:15 pm (KGP)
Opposites attract in this tearjerker about an outspoken political crusader named Katie Morosky who finds her-self drawn to golden boy Hubbell Gardner. Despite their differences, they tie the knot, but the firestorm sur-rounding the 1950s blacklist unravel the marriage.
The Upside
2019—PG13—126 minutes—Subtitles Wednesday, November 20th 7:15 pm (KGP)
A recently paroled ex-convict, Dell, strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a quadriplegic billionaire, Philip Lacasse. From worlds apart, Dell and Philip form an unlikely bond, bridging their differences and gaining invaluable wisdom in the process, giving each man a re-newed sense of passion for all of life's possibilities.
The Horse’s Mouth
1958—NR—95 minutes Saturday, November 23rd 7:15 pm (KGP)
An eccentric artist, just recently released from jail, somehow convinces rich "clients" to pay him for artwork they didn't order. A curious mixture of the usual British brand of subtle comedy with a pinch of black comedy thrown in, the film earned Guinness an Oscar nomina-tion for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Hannah and Her Sisters
1986—PG13—107 minutes—Subtitles Wednesday, November 27th 7:15 pm (KGP)
Woody Allen's classic tale about three New York City sis-ters, Hannah, Holly and Lee, begins with a Thanksgiving dinner, during which Hannah's husband, Elliot, realizes he's falling for Lee. Unfolding over the course of a year, the film follows the sisters' intertwined lives and loves.
Lincoln 2012—PG13—150 minutes—Subtitles
Saturday, November 30th 7:15 pm (KGP) Spielberg takes on the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, focus-ing on his stewardship of the Union during the Civil War years. The biographical saga also reveals the conflicts within Lincoln's cabinet regarding the war and abolition.
“People’s Choice” Movies submit movie suggestions to Tracy November
Bereavement Group First Wednesday every month.
Wednesday, November 6th at 1:00 pm (PMR)
Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, November 7th from 10:00 to
10:30 (Meadowbrook)
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Join Judy Tredwell and Amanda for this caregiver support group.
Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00 pm (Conference Room)
Art Class with Janice Thursday, November 14th at 10:00 am
(Arbor)
Organizer Day with Sandy Imondi Tuesday, November 5th & 19th, all day
(Social Room)
Maizy, Therapy Dog Visit Thursday, November 7th at 10:00 am
(Arbor & Meadowbrook)
Exercise Videos
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 & 10:00 am. (PMR)
Sittercise Class Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at
10:00 (KGP)
Downton Abbey Series Every Sunday at 7:00 pm (KGP)
Social Hour Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm (Lobby)
Sunday Movie Matinees Saturday movies will be available to watch
on Sundays at 2:30 pm (KGP)
Tuesday Movie Matinees Wednesday evening movies will be available
to watch on Tuesdays at 2:30 pm (KGP)
The Sewing Bird Thursday, November 14th at 10:00 am
(PMR)
Health, Wellness & More! November
Sun Mon Tue Wed
Penobscot &
Cottages 2019
3 Daylight Savings Time Ends 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for
Church
10:00 Catholic Communion 1:30 Rummikub
2:00 Hymns with Hannah 2:30 Richard III 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 3
4 9-3 Shopping
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video
2:00 Clayton Rogers 2:00 True North Theatre
3:00 Pool League
5 Organizer Day
12:00 Zumba
1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong
2:30 Movie Matinee, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
6 9:30/10:00 Exercise10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise
1:00 Bereavement Group1:30 Crafting Group
2:00 Bridge 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya
4:30 Social Hour 6:15 Navy Band Concert
7:15 Midweek Movie
10 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for
Church
10:00 Catholic Communion 1:30 Rummikub
2:00 Hymns with Hannah 2:30 Movie Matinee, The Woman in the Window 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 4
11 Veterans Day 9:30 Veterans Day Parade
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise 3:00 Pool League
4:00 Veterans Day Social 7:15 Gateway Movie, Last Stand of the Great Bear
12 11:00 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Zumba
1:30 Scrabble
2:00 Mah Jong 2:00 Duane Nickerson
2:30 Movie Matinee, Pick of the Litter 4:00 Opera Discussion, Madama Butterfly 7:15 Anything Goes!
13 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise
10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise1:00 Linda’s Book Club
1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge
4:00 Alz. Support Group4:30 Social Hour
7:15 Pick of the Litter
17 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church
10:00 Catholic Communion
1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service
2:30 Movie Matinee, The Way We Were 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 5
18 9-3 Shopping
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video
2:00 True North Theatre 2:00 Julie Monroe
3:00 Pool League
19 Organizer Day 10:00 Resident Meeting
12:00 Zumba
1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong
2:30 Movie Matinee, The Upside 4:00 Opera Discussion, Akhnaten 6:00 Floral Arranging
20 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Dave Mussey
10:00 Exercise
10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise
1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge
4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,
24 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church
10:00 Catholic Communion
1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service
2:30 Movie Matinee, The Horse’s Mouth 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 2, Episode 6
25 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise
10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise
Video 3:00 Pool League
3:30 Bill Trowell 7:15 Gateway Movie, Ocean World/Frozen Seas
26
1:30 Scrabble
2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Hannah and Her Sisters 6:30 Paint & Sip with Valerie Wal-
lace
27 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise
10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise1:30 Crafting Group
2:00 Bridge 2:00 Gateway Musical
4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,
Her Sisters
Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong
2
2:00 Card Games
3:00 Bingo
7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Richard III
6 9:30/10:00 Exercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise
1:00 Bereavement Group 1:30 Crafting Group
2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya
6:15 Navy Band Concert
7:15 Midweek Movie
7 10:00 Maizy Visit
10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic
2:00 Cribbage 4:00 Wine and Cheese Social with
Fireside Strings
8
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise 11:15 Out to Lunch Bunch, Uno
2:00 Mah Jong
9
2:00 Card Games
2:00 Fran & Dave 3:00 Bingo
7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Woman in the Window
10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Linda’s Book Club
1:30 Crafting Group
4:00 Alz. Support Group
Pick of the Litter
14 10:00 The Sewing Bird
10:00 Art with Janice
2:00 Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
2:00 Cribbage 3:00 Library Committee Meeting
15
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong
5:30 UMaine Hockey Game
16
2:00 Card Games
3:00 Bingo
7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Way We Were
10:00 Dave Mussey
10:30 Gateway Exercise
1:30 Crafting Group
7:15 Midweek Movie, The Upside
21
2:00 Cribbage
3:30 Alcohol Ink Class
22 9:00 Out to Breakfast Bunch, Gov-
ernor’s
9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise
10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise
2:00 Mah Jong
23
2:00 Card Games
3:00 Bingo
7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Horse’s Mouth
10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:30 Crafting Group
2:00 Gateway Musical
7:15 Midweek Movie, Hannah and
28 Thanksgiving 29
9:30 Exercise
10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise
10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong
30
2:00 Card Games
7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Lincoln
November
Clubs & Games *All are welcome– please join!*
Rummikub Every Sunday at 1:30 pm (SR)
Pool League Mondays at 3:00 pm at the pool
table.
Scrabble Group Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm (GR)
Mah Jong Club Tuesdays & Fridays at 2:00 pm (SR)
Bridge Club Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm (SR)
Cribbage Club Thursdays at 2:00 pm (SR)
Card Games Every Saturday at 2:00 pm (SR)
Crafting Group An opportunity to get out and
socialize. Bring a project to work on, or use some of the available supplies.
Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (Library)
Library Committee Meeting Thursday, November 14th at
3:00 pm (Library)
Penobscot Resident Meeting Join Paula and Tracy as we move
forward with the Penobscot Resi-dent Meeting. If you have a topic you would like discussed please
submit by the 8th. We will address as many as possible and share new information on Tuesday, November
19th at 10:00 am (PMR)
Bingo with Theoline! Every winner gets a prize!
Saturday, November 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd at 3:00 pm (KGP)
Linda’s Book Club Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict. Sign up at the front desk for a copy of the book. Wednesday, November
13th at 1:00 pm (Library)
November
Religious Services
First & Second Sunday Hymns Join Hannah from Activities for video Hymns and Bible stories on our It’s
Never Too Late system. November 3rd & 10th at 2:00 pm
(Arbor)
Third Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries
November 17th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)
Fourth Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries
November 24th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)
Catholic Communion Every Sunday at 10:00 am (SR)
Sunday Church Transportation Van departs for church services at
9:00 & 10:30 am from the front lobby.
GUESS WHO!
Each month a photo will be shared. Please submit a photo
to Tracy to keep this going!
Last month was Fran Hunter
November
Outings & Transportation **Please sign up at the desk for all outings**
Out to Lunch Bunch UNO
Pizzeria & Grill Friday, November 8th Bus leaves at 11:15 am
Veterans Day Parade The Greater Bangor Area Veterans Day
Parade starts at 10:15 am. After the parade we will have lunch at Season’s Restaurant. Veterans eat FREE (up to $15 value). Please
keep in mind that Season’s may be very busy, due to the holiday, and there may be
a wait time. sign up at the front desk. Monday, November 11th
Bus leaves at 9:30 am
Out to Breakfast Bunch Governor’s
American Cuisine & Bakery Friday, October 22nd Bus leaves at 9:00 am
Commodroes U.S. Navy Band in Concert
Free concert at Bangor High School Please sign up at the front desk.
Wednesday, November 6th Bus leaves at 6:15 pm
UMaine Hockey Game We will enjoy refreshments at the Alfond
Arena before watching the UMaine Hockey game. We have 10 tickets available for this game, free of charge. Please see Laurie for
tickets. Sign up at the desk for transportation.
Friday, November 15th Bus leaves at 5:30 pm
Gateway Seniors Exercise Video The sessions will focus on gentle
exercises that strengthen posture and muscle strength, and mobility, and
control pain. It will be useful to bring a yoga, or exercise, mat, a theraband and cushion. Come and preview a session. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
at 10:30 am (PMR)
Gateway Seniors Film National Geographic: Last Stand of the
Great Bear Monday, November 11th—7:15 pm
(KGP)
Gateway Seniors Film BBC: The Blue Planet
Episode 1, Ocean World Episode 4, Frozen Seas
Monday, November 25th—7:15 pm (KGP)
Gateway Seniors Great Musical Oklahoma!
Wednesday, November 27th at 2:00 pm (KGP)
Gateway Seniors without Walls Events
GR - Garden Room PMR - Penobscot Media Room KGP - Kenduskeag Gathering Place L - Library KLR - Kenduskeag Living Room KK - Kenduskeag Kitchen SR - Social Room A - Arbor M - Meadowbrook VDO - Visiting Doctor’s Office PDR - Private Dining Room
Looking Ahead to December…
Little Big Band Holiday Decorating
Handbell Choir New Renaissance Singers
Holiday Open House Ten Bucks Theatre
November
November Photo Gallery Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Airport Tour, Hirundo Walk, Shopping Event
Reminder for Inn residents: Please be sure to return the reusable Take-out containers to the kitchen.