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ISSUE 143 February 2019

Welcome to our Activity Guide!

Dirigo Pines 9 Alumni Drive,

Orono, Maine 04473 (207) 866-3400

Professionally managed by Grace Management

From the Desk of the Executive Director… In hopes of communicating better with all residents, I will be incorporating a little bit of news into each monthly newsletter. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. In newsy news…we will be replacing the carpeting in the main dining room soon. We will wait until it warms up a bit so that the environment will be more conducive for both residents and workers. Stay tuned to see samples of options that will be presented to us from our vendor. As many of you are aware, to help reduce contamina-tion and to support keeping everyone healthy, we are now serving the brunch buffet on Sundays. This is a new process for both residents and staff, so we hope all will be patient as the staff “gets into their groove!” We will be asking residents to provide us with sugges-tions/comments on how we can serve you better. While not all suggestions or comments can be acted upon, we will do the best we can. The suggestion/comment box for inde-pendents can be found in the dining room area. Please ask staff if you cannot find this. I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and are looking forward to what 2019 has in store.

—Paula

Dirigo Dug Will Dirigo Dug see his shadow? Join us to

find out! Friday, February 1st at 9:30 am (Lobby)

Play Reading with True North Theatre Join in for a fun play reading! Monday, February 4th & 18th

at 2:00 pm (PMR)

Opera Discussion with Cathleen Bauschatz

Carmen Tuesday, February 5th at 4:00 pm (PMR)

Linda Archambault, UMaine What Can Zebrafish Tell Us About Human

Health? Tuesday, February 5th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Songsters & Variety Show Planning Join Isaiah for Variety Show planning and/or Songsters practice! The first meeting

will be on February 7th to discuss plans for the show. Meetings will continue to be held on Thursdays through February.

Please join Isaiah if you are interested in participating!

Thursdays at 1:00 pm (KGP)

Resident Bob Tredwell The Nature of Reality...and Other Stuff

Thursday, February 7th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Ladies’ Tea Join us for tea and a light snack.

Friday, February 8th at 1:30 pm (GR)

Dirigo Talks: Susan Habeeb Director of Community Outreach

When and How to Make Decisions About Transitional Care

Tuesday, February 12th at 2:00 pm (PMR)

Valentine’s Day Social Join us for music by pianist Bill Trowell,

appetizers and wine. Thursday, February 14th at 4:00 pm (KGP)

Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace Join Valerie for a fun painting class. Wine

and cheese will be served. Thursday, February 21st at 6:30 pm (KGP)

Opera Discussion with Maddy & Don Clough

La fille du Regiment Tuesday, February 26th at 4:00 pm (PMR)

Alessio Mortelliti Of Bold Mice and Shy Squirrels: Ecological

Consequences of Personality in Wild Animals Tuesday, February 26th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Special Events & Guest Speakers February

Masanobu Ikemiya

Ragtime & Classical Piano Wednesday, February 6th—2:00 pm (KGP)

Wine & Cheese Social with Fireside Strings

Thursday, February 7th—4:00 pm (KGP)

Duane Nickerson Country Guitar

Tuesday, February 12th—2:00 pm (Arbor)

John Tercyak Fiddle, Guitar & Vocals

Tuesday, February 12th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Clayton Rogers

Piano Monday, February 18th—2:00 pm (Arbor)

Highlands Classical Violin, Cello & Piano

Saturday, February 23rd—2:00 pm (KGP)

Musical Events February

Valentine Candy Grams for Alzheimer’s

Beginning on February 1st, Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day will be available to purchase at the front desk. Show your friends at Dirigo Pines some love! Candy Grams will be delivered by the Activities Department on Valentine’s

Day.

$1.00 each

All money raised will go to Team Dirigo’s fundraising in the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

His Girl Friday 1940—NR—92 minutes

Saturday, February 2nd 7:15 pm (KGP) Hildy Johnson (Rosalind Russell) is about to get hitched to dull insurance agent Bruce Baldwin (Ralph Bellamy) -- that's if her ex-husband, ruthless newspaper publisher Walter Burns (Cary Grant), doesn't succeed in winning her back.

Fences 2016—PG13—139 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 6th 7:15 pm (KGP) Working as a trash collector in 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson struggles to raise his family while try-ing to transcend the bitter experience of being a tal-ented baseball player denied the opportunity to play in the majors because of his race. Starring Denzel Washington & Viola Davis.

The Strange Woman

1946—NR—100 minutes Saturday, February 9th 7:15 pm (KGP)

In 1820s New England beautiful but poor and ma-nipulative Jenny Hager marries rich old man Isaiah Poster but also seduces his son and his company foreman. Starring Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders & Louis Hayward.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word 2018—PG—96 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 13th 7:15 pm (KGP) Pope Francis - A Man of His Word is a rare co-production with the Vatican. Pope Francis' ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions from death, so-cial justice, immigration, ecology, wealth inequality, materialism, and the role of the family.

Amelia 2009—PG—111 minutes—Subtitles

Saturday, February 16th 7:15 pm (KGP) Hilary Swank stars as famed aviator Amelia Earhart in this dramatic biopic that follows the daring pilot's rise from obscurity in Kansas to her troubled mar-riage to businessman George Putnam, who recruit-ed her for her first transatlantic flight.

Dark Passage 1947—NR—106 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 20th 7:15 pm (KGP) Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall grace the screen in this thriller about a convict who escapes from San Quentin to hunt down his wife's true kill-er. To complete his mission, he must escape detec-tion by the cops. So he undergoes plastic surgery and hides in the home of a mysterious woman he's just met. The film uses a first-person point of view to put viewers into the shoes of the accused man.

Did You Hear About the Morgans? 2009—PG13—103 minutes—Subtitles

Saturday, February 23rd 7:15 pm (KGP) Marked for death after watching a hit man commit murder, an estranged couple is forced to enter the Witness Protection Program. Leaving New York City behind, they land in Wyoming -- where adjusting to their new environs is easier said than done. Starring Hugh Grant & Sarah Jessica Parker.

First Man 2018—PG13—141 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, February 27th 7:15 pm (KGP) When America needed a hero, test pilot turned as-tronaut Neil Armstrong stepped up to the plate, be-coming the first person to walk on the moon. This absorbing biopic recounts his extraordinary journey and the sacrifices demanded of him along the way.

“People’s Choice” Movies submit movie suggestions to Tracy February

Bereavement Group First Wednesday every month.

Wednesday, February 6th at 1:00 pm (PMR)

Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, February 7th from 10:00 to 10:30

(Meadowbrook)

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Join Judy Tredwell for this caregiver support group. Wednesday, February 13th

at 4:00 pm (Conference Room)

Art Class with Janice Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 am (Arbor)

Organizer Day with Sandy Imondi Tuesday, February 5th and 19th all day

(Social Room)

Exercise Classes

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 & 10:00 am. (PMR)

Sittercise Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10:00

(KGP)

Downton Abbey Series Downton Abbey episodes will play in the KGP

at 7:00 pm every Sunday.

Social Hour Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm (Lobby)

Sunday Movie Matinees Saturday movies will be available to watch on

Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm (KGP)

Tuesday Movie Matinees Wednesday evening movies will be available to

watch on Tuesdays at 2:30 pm (KGP)

Maizy Visit Thursday, February 7th at 10:00 am (Arbor)

Health, Wellness & More! February

Sun Mon Tue Wed

3 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:30 Movie Matinee, His Girl Friday 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 4, Episode 9

4 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise Video 1:30 Crafting Group 2:00 True North Theatre 3:00 Pool League

5 Organizer Day 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Fences 4:00 Opera Discussion 6:00 Bible Study & Hymn Sing 7:15 Linda Archambault

6 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Bereavement Group2:00 Bridge 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,

10 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:30 Movie Matinee, The Strange Woman 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 5, Episode 1

11 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise Video 1:30 Crafting Group 3:00 Pool League 7:15 Gateway Seniors Film, Polar Bear: Arctic Warrior

12 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:00 Duane Nickerson 2:00 Dirigo Talks 2:30 Movie Matinee, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word 7:15 John Tercyak

13 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Linda’s Book Club2:00 Bridge 4:00 Alz. Support Group4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,

17 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service 2:30 Movie Matinee, Amelia 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 5, Episode 2

18 Presidents’ Day 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:30 Crafting Group 2:00 Clayton Rogers 2:00 True North Theatre 3:00 Pool League

19 Organizer Day 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Dark Passage 6:00 Bible Study & Hymn Sing

20 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Penobscot Resident Meeting 2:00 Bridge 3:00 Bingo 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Dark Passage

24 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Service 2:30 Did You Hear About the Morgans? 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 5,

25 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise Video 1:30 Crafting Group 3:00 Pool League 7:15 Gateway Seniors Film, Crocodile: Smiling Predator

26 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, First Man 4:00 Opera Discussion 7:15 Alessio Mortelliti

27 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Bridge 2:00 Gateway Operetta, Elixir of Love 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie,

Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:30 Dirigo Dug 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 11:15 Out to Lunch Bunch, Ichiban 2:00 Mah Jong

2 Groundhog Day 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, His Girl Friday

6 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Bereavement Group

2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, Fences

7 10:00 Maizy Visits 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic 1:00 Songsters/Variety Show Meeting 2:00 Cribbage 4:00 Wine & Cheese Social Fireside Strings 7:15 Bob Tredwell

8 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 1:30 Ladies Tea 2:00 Mah Jong

9 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Strange Woman

13 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Linda’s Book Club

4:00 Alz. Support Group 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, Pope

14 Valentine’s Day 10:00 Art with Janice 1:00 Songsters/Variety Show Meeting 2:00 Cribbage 3:00 Library Committee Meeting 4:00 Valentine’s Day Social

15 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 11:15 Out to Lunch Bunch, Kosta’s 2:00 Mah Jong

16 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Amelia

20 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Penobscot Resident

4:30 Social Hour Dark Passage

21 1:00 Advanced Structures and Composites Tour 1:00 Songsters/Variety Show Meeting 2:00 Cribbage 6:30 Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace

22 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 2:00 Mah Jong 6:30 Emera Astronomy Center Outing

23 2:00 Card Games 2:00 Highlands Classical 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Did You Hear About the Morgans?

27 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise

2:00 Gateway Operetta, The

4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, First Man

28 1:00 Songsters/Variety Show Meeting 2:00 Cribbage 7:15 Special Movie Night, PBS American Ballet Theatre: A History

Penobscot

& Cottages

2019

February

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.

Mondays at 1:30 pm (GR)

Library Committee Meeting Thursday, February 14th at 3:00 pm

(Library)

Penobscot Resident Meeting Wednesday, February 20th at 1:00

pm (PMR)

Bingo Every winner gets a prize! Wednesday, February 20th

3:00 pm (KGP)

Linda’s Book Club Lila by Marilynne Robinson

Wednesday, February 13th. Sign up at the front desk to reserve a copy.

(Social Room)

February

Religious Services

First Sunday Service Lorna Grenfell

No First Sunday Service with Lorna this month

Third Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

February 17th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Fourth Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

February 24th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Bible Study and Hymn Sing

With Pastor Dave Natale. Tuesday, February 5th and 19th at 6:00 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 Chef Lew!

February

Outings & Transportation **Please sign up at the desk for all outings**

Out to Lunch Bunch

Ichiban Japanese cuisine including sushi, noodles,

tempura and more! Sign up at the front desk.

Friday, February 1st Bus leaves at 11:15 am

Advanced Structures and Composites Center Tour at UMaine

The University of Maine’s Advanced Struc-tures and Composites Center is a world-leading, interdisciplinary center for re-

search, education, and economic develop-ment encompassing material sciences, manufacturing, and the engineering of

composites and structures. The Center is housed in a 100,000 ft2 ISO 17025-

accredited testing laboratory with more than 150 full and part time personnel. Sign up at the front desk by the 14th

Thursday, February 21st Bus leaves at 1:00 pm

Out to Lunch Bunch Kosta’s

American, Greek, Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine. Sign up at the front desk.

Friday, February 15th Bus leaves at 11:15 am

Emera Astronomy Center Outing Faster Than Light

The impulse to strike out into the un-known, to see what’s over the horizon… is

as old as humanity. Today, a whole new horizon beckons. Astronomers are racing to find habitable worlds, including any that

might exist in the neighborhood of our Sun. But if we find one, how will we ever

get there? How long will it take? What rocket designs might one day conquer the voids of space? Take a virtual ride aboard spacecraft of the future based on whole

new technologies designed to achieve ultra‐high speeds, which might provide ways to

travel to new worlds. Cost is $5

Sign up at the front desk Friday, February 22nd Bus leaves at 6:30 pm

Gateway Seniors Exercise Video Classical Stretch with Miranda

Esmonde-White on DVD Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am

(PMR)

Gateway Seniors Film Polar Bear: Arctic Warrior

Monday, February 11th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors Film

Crocodile: Smiling Predator Monday, February 25th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors Great Musical The Elixir of Love

Wednesday, Febraury 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 March...

Doolally

Professor Tom McCord Anything Goes!

Bill Trowell Dave Demers

February

February Photo Gallery Alcohol Ink Class, Sun after the Storm, Paula’s new puppy

Reduce Waste

Please bring your own reusable container to the dining room

for leftovers or for breakfast if you take it with you.

Let’s Get Greener