September2020

Dirigo Pines9 Alumni Dr.

Orono, ME 04473

The month of September is upon us,and with that, comes many new changesto our facility, once again.As the famous saying goes, "When onedoor closes, another one opens." Whilewe are very sad to be saying goodbye toour Interim Executive Director, J.R.Comita, we have a new face to welcometo the building. Paul Arbour will be ournew Executive Director starting thismonth!

Paul was born and raised in Augusta,Maine, and has spent the last 36 years inSouth Gardiner with his wife Becca, andtwo children, Peter and Danielle. Paulrecently moved to Hermon, Maine. Heenjoys many types of music, spendingtime on the water and in the woods, orwith his family. Paul comes from MaineGeneral Medical Center / Maine GeneralRehab and Long Term after being therefor 30 years.

Make sure if you see Paul around theneighborhood to say hello, and welcomehim to our family!

If you have any suggestions, or ideasfor programming, please do not hesitateto speak with someone from the LifeEnrichment Department. Thanks!

-Evan

Sunday2:30pm Movie Matinee7pm Downton Abbey

Monday9:30 & 10am Exercise Videos

10am Sittercise2pm Travel Video Series

Tuesday9:30am Online Course

10am Tai Chi w/ Bunny Sinclair2:30pm Movie Matinee

3pm Bingo7pm Digital Concert

Wednesday9:30 & 10am Exercise Videos

10am Sittercise4pm Hallway Happy Hour6:30pm Midweek Movie

Thursday9:00am Walking Group1:00 Met Opera Stream

Friday9:30 & 10am Exercise Videos

10am Sittercise3pm Documentary Series

Saturday1pm Biographies: Icons of History

3pm Bingo6:30pm Weekend Movie

September 2020Event Descriptions

Solos: The Jazz Sessions - Matthew ShippTuesday, September 1st 7:00pm KGPWith his unique and recognizable style, pianistMatthew Shipp worked and recorded vigorouslyduring the 1990s, creating music in which free jazz andmodern classical intertwine. Through his range of liveand recorded performances, and unswervingindividual development, Shipp came to be regarded asa prolific and respected voice in creative music by thedecade's close.

The Merry WidowThursday, September 3rd 1:00pm KGPThe Merry Widow (German: Die lustige Witwe) is anoperetta by the Austro-Hungarian composer FranzLehár. The librettists, Viktor Léon and Leo Stein,based the story – concerning a rich widow, and hercountrymen's attempt to keep her money in theprincipality by finding her the right husband – on an1861 comedy play, L'attaché d'ambassade (The EmbassyAttaché) by Henri Meilhac.

Moving ArtFriday, September 4th 3:00pm KGPEp 1: Oceans & Ep. 2: FlowersExperience nature's art as filmmaker LouieSchwartzberg highlights the beauty that lurks inoceans, forests, deserts, and flowers.

Biographies: Icons of HistorySaturday, September 5th 1:00pm KGPEp. 1: Leonardo Da Vinci & Ep. 2: Martin Luther KingJr. Ep. 3: MichaelangeloThis informative and educational series showcasessome of the World's most influential and importanthistorical figures. From great political leaders,inventors, and artists, these icons of history all playeda large role in shaping the World, and theircontributions to society are still impacting us today.

Muddy Waters Blues Band - Live at RockpalastTuesday, September 8th 7:00pm KGPAt Westfalenhalle Dortmund on December 10, 1978 forthe Rockpalast recording Muddy Waters mighty vocalsand his splendid charisma on stage fascinated theaudience. Muddy's guitar playing on the FenderTelecaster comes into full effect with his slow bluessolos - and seldom had Muddy such a hot sound.

Rigoletto - VerdiThursday, September 10th 1:00pm KGPMichael Mayer's acclaimed production, first seen inthe 2012-13 season, sets the action of Verdi'smasterpiece in 1960 Las Vegas - a neon-lit world ruledby money and ruthless, powerful men. Piotr Beczala isthe Duke, a popular entertainer and casino owner whowill stop at nothing to get what he wants. Zeljko Lucicsings Rigoletto, his sidekick, and comedian, and DianaDamrau is Rigoletto's innocent daughter, Gilda. Whenshe is seduced by the Duke, Rigoletto sets out on atragic course of murderous revenge. Stefan Kocan isthe assassin Sparafucile and Michele Mariotticonducts.

Moving ArtFriday, September 11th 3:00pm KGPEp 3: Deserts & Ep. 4: Forests

Biographies: Icons of HistorySaturday, September 12th 1:00pm KGPEp 4: Napoleon & Ep 5: Picasso

Amazon Mankind: The Story of All of UsMonday, September 14th 2:00pm KGPEp. 12: Speed

There will be some thingsavailable in the Garden Room that

you can do anytime you like.

There will be some arts and crafts andsupplies for Alcohol Ink art.

If you have other ideas or if supplies runlow let activities know.

New guidelines permit more than10 people at events as long as 6'

spacing can be maintained.Please do not move chairs closer

together and wear a maskwhenever possible.

Hallway Happy HourWednesdays 4:00pm

Grab a chair and sit in your doorway tosocialize and have a drink with friends and

neighbors. Bring your own, or activities will bearound with some choices. If you don't have aneighbor participating, feel free to gather in

one of the common areas with others.

Tai Chi with Bunny SinclairTuesdays 10:00am KGP

Walking GroupThursdays 9:00am

Meet in the lobby for a group walk.

Sittercise Class10:00am KGP

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Exercise Videos9:30 & 10:00am PMR

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

BINGO!Tuesday and Saturdays

3:00pm (PMR)

Library Work SessionsEvery Sunday at 2:00pm our (small, butmighty!) Library Committee gathers for

a work session to keep our libraryorganized.

Anyone that wants to help is welcome to join.Just show up and see how you can help to keep

our library running.

Become an ImagineerTuesdays 9:30am (PMR)

Learn what goes into the making of a DisneyTheme Park, and create your own ideas in the

process.September 1 - Creating Worlds

September 8 - Designing AttractionsSeptember 15 - Bringing Characters to Life

The Art of Storytelling will begin on September 22,and continue through October

September 1st & 2ndStill Mine 2013 PG-13 1h 43mJames Cromwell gives a tour de forceperformance in 'Still Mine,' a deeply moving lovestory about a couple in their twilight years.When Craig sets out to build a more suitablehouse for his ailing wife Irene, he is blindsidedby the bureaucratic codes and officials. As Irenebecomes increasingly ill, Craig takes a finalstance against all odds to finish the house, in atruly inspirational story.

September 5th & 6thClue 1985 G 1h 36mSix guests are anonymously invited to a strangemansion for dinner, but after their host is killed,they must cooperate with the staff to identify themurderer as the bodies pile up.

September 8th & 9thThe Aeronauts 2019 PG-13 1h 40mIn 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren(Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneeringmeteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne)to advance human knowledge of the weather andfly higher than anyone in history.

September 12th & 13thBig Fish 2003 PG-13 2h 5mTo get to know the real man behind the myth, ason begins piecing together a true picture of hisfather from snippets of amazing stories andmagical tales of his youth in this brilliantlyfantastic movie from the incredible imaginationof director Tim Burton.

September 15th & 16thThe Peanut Butter Falcon 2019 PG-13 1h 36mEmmy winner Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson,and Zack Gottsagen star in "a modern-day MarkTwain fable that will melt your heart.

September 19th & 20thThe Art of Racing in the Rain 2019 PG 1h 48mBased on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein,The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heartwarmingtale narrated by a witty and philosophical dognamed Enzo. Through his unique insight intothe human condition, Enzo helps his owners -race car driver Denny Swift, his wife Eve, anddaughter Zoe - navigate life with a refreshingperspective on friendship, family, andunconditional love.

September 22nd & 23rdSome Like It Hot 1959 NR 2h 1mWhen musicians Jerry and Joe accidentallywitness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, theyget out of town the only way they know how --dressed as women. But things heat up on theroad when they meet a curvy blonde who playsthe Ukulele.

September 26th & 27thGroundhog Day 1993 PG 1h 41mSent to cover the annual appearance of worldfamous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, a self-centered TV weatherman unleashes hisbitterness -- and soon realizes he's doomed torepeat Groundhog Day until he learns that hisaction can affect the outcome.

September 29th & 30thSaving Mr. Banks 2013 PG 2h 5mWhen Walt Disney sets his sights on obtainingthe rights to the children's classic "MaryPoppins," the book's author proves a tough nutto crack.

Frank Sinatra: A Man and his Music + Ella & JobimTuesday, September 15th 7:00pm KGPA truly memorable television event, the third annualspecial finds Frank joined by the dazzling EllaFitzgerald in a historic pairing of the tow preeminentvocal talents of the era.

Manon Lescaut - PucciniThursday, September 17th 1:00pm KGPKristine Opolais is the young woman whose conflictingdesires for love and luxury lead to her tragic end, andRoberto Alagna plays the man who falls for her inPuccini's early hit. Richard Eyre's elegant production,which sets the action in 1940s occupied France, wasone of the highlights of the Met's 2015-16 season.Massimo Cavalletti as Manon's brother and BrindleySherratt as her aging admirer co-star, and PrincipalConductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.

Moving ArtFriday, September 18th 3:00pm KGPEp. 5: Waterfalls & Ep. 6: Underwater

Biographies: Icons of HistorySaturday, September 19th 1:00pm KGPEp. 6: Raphael - Ep. 7: Rosa Parks - Ep. 8: ThomasEdison

Secrets of the ExhibitMonday, September 21st 2:00pm KGPEp. 1: Stolen Masters"Secrets of the Exhibit" explores the sinister crimes,wild tales, strange findings and shocking twists ofhistory that altered the world. From dinosaur fossils tostolen paintings, Cold War shelters to Mayan ceramics,"Secrets of the Exhibit" goes beyond the surface todelve into centuries of art.

Louis Armstrong - The Definitive Louis ArmstrongTuesday, September 22nd 7:00pm KGPM0re than three decades after his death, LouisArmstrong's recordings are more widely available thananytime during his life. Louis recorded his biggestsellin record in 1964, 'Hello Dolly'. The song went tonumber 1 in the pop charts, making him the oldestperson ever to have achieved this hit, at 63!

Maria Stuarda - DonizettiThursday, September 24th 1:00pm KGPJoyce DiDonato gives a sensational performance asMary, Queen of Scots, in Donizetti's bel canto drama,opposite Elza van den Heever as Queen Elizabeth. Thispresentation of David McVicar's acclaimed 2012production also stars Matthew Polenzani as Leicester,the man caught between the rival queens.Maurizio Benini conducts.

Moving Art - Season 2Friday, September 25th 3:00pm KGPEp.1: Koh Samui & Ep. 2: Iceland

Biographies: Icons of HistorySaturday, September 26th 1:00pm KGPEp. 9: Vincent Van Gogh - Ep. 10: AlexanderGraham Bell - Ep. 11: Coretta Scott King

Secrets of the ExhibitMonday, September 28th 3:00pm KGPEp.2 The Art of Armor

Elvis Presley - Classic PerformancesTuesday, September 29th 7:00pm KGPThis is the definitive proof of Elvis as a livephenomenon. Featured tracks 'Too Much', 'WhenMy Blue Moon Turns Gold Again', ' Peace In theValley', 'Money Honey', 'Shake Rattle and Roll','Tutti Frutti', 'Steamroller Blues', 'See See Rider','Hound Dog', 'Burning Love', 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'ABig Hunk of Love', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Can't HelpFalling in Love', and many more.

September 2020Master

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Welcome to SeptemberOnline Course9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Tai Chi with Bunny Sinclair10:00Exercise11:00Puzzles Galore11:00Community Homemaking11:30One on Ones1:00Plant Care1:30Scrabble [GR]1:30Word Searches, Montlhly Gazette & More2:00Movie Matinee - Still Mine [KGP]2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Social3:3010 Top Inventions you "can't" live without4:00Digital Concert [KGP]7:00

She's a Champion Day!Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Mahjong [SR]1:30Virtual Dance2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Trivia and Games3:00Trivia and Games3:30Hallway Happy Hour4:00Popcorn & Movie - Show Boat4:00Midweek Movie - Still Mine [KGP]6:30

Walking Group9:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Walks10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Met Opera Stream [KGP]1:00Creative Creations (Arts & Crafts)2:00Music & Biography of Frank Sinatra2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bereavement Group3:00Social3:30Cabernet Tasting4:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Bocce Social1:30Cribbage [GR]1:30The Price is Right2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Documentary [KGP]3:00Movie Matinee3:30Woodstock Documentary4:00

Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Documentary Film [KGP]1:00Card Games [SR]1:30Crafting Group1:30Rick Steeve's Travel2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00One on Ones4:00Saturday Night Movie - Clue [KGP]6:30

Catholic Communion [SR]10:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30*Virtual Sunday Service1:00Library Work Session2:00Movie Matinee - Clue2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Sunday Football Games4:00Downton Abbey [KGP]7:00

Labor DayExercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Musical Monday11:00Community Homemaking11:30My "Punny" Job2:00Travel Video Series [KGP]2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Rosary Prayer Meeting [CR]3:45Labor Day Puzzles4:00

Online Course9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Penobscot Resident Meeting[PMR]

10:00

Tai Chi with Bunny Sinclair10:00Exercise11:00Puzzles Galore11:00Community Homemaking11:30One on Ones1:00Plant Care1:30Scrabble [GR]1:30Create a Passport to Travel the World2:00Movie Matinee - The Aeronauts [KGP]2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Social3:30Virtual Vacation4:00Digital Concert [KGP]7:00

Happy Birthday Colonel SandersExercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Mahjong [SR]1:30Bingo2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Trivia and Games3:00Trivia and Games3:30Alz Caregivers Support Group [CR]4:00Fact or Fiction Facts about the Colonel4:00Hallway Happy Hour4:00Midweek Movie - The Aeronauts [KGP]6:30

Walking Group9:00Art with Janice10:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Walks10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Met Opera Stream [KGP]1:00Creative Creations (Arts & Crafts)2:00Outdoor Walks2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Social3:30Finish the Song Lyrics4:00S'Mores Campfire7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Sunflower Maze Outing1:00Bocce Social1:30Cribbage [GR]1:30Snack & Chat on our Outing2:30Documentary [KGP]3:00Movie Matinee3:30

Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Documentary Film [KGP]1:00Card Games [SR]1:30Crafting Group1:30Sing-a-Longs2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00One on Ones4:00Saturday Night Movie - Big Fish [KGP]6:30

Catholic Communion [SR]10:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30*Virtual Sunday Service1:00Library Work Session2:00Movie Matinee - Big Fish2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Sunday Football Games4:00Downton Abbey [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Musical Monday11:00Community Homemaking11:30Art Creations2:00Travel Video Series [KGP]2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Rosary Prayer Meeting [CR]3:45Creations for Art Expo4:00

Online Course9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Tai Chi with Bunny Sinclair10:00Exercise11:00Puzzles Galore11:00Community Homemaking11:30One on Ones1:00Plant Care1:30Scrabble [GR]1:30Who, What, When Trivia2:00Movie Matinee - The Peanut Butter Falcon[KGP]

2:30

Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Social3:30Visit with Hopper the Bunny4:00Digital Concert [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Mahjong [SR]1:30Outdoor Walks2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Trivia and Games3:00Trivia and Games3:30Day/Night Game4:00Hallway Happy Hour4:00Midweek Movie - The Peanut Butter Falcon[KGP]

6:30

Walking Group9:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Walks10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Met Opera Stream [KGP]1:00Baking with Tammy2:00Creative Creations (Arts & Crafts)2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Social3:30Magazine Clipping4:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Bocce Social1:30Cribbage [GR]1:30Letters to Our Pen Pals2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Documentary [KGP]3:00Movie Matinee3:30Mad Madrid Travel & Mexico4:00

Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Documentary Film [KGP]1:00Card Games [SR]1:30Crafting Group1:30Fall Harvest Coloring2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Movie Matinee - The Sound of Music4:00Saturday Night Movie - The Art of Racing in theRain [KGP]

6:30

Catholic Communion [SR]10:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30*Virtual Sunday Service1:00Library Work Session2:00Movie Matinee - The Art of Racing in the Rain2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Sunday Football Games4:00Downton Abbey [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Musical Monday11:00Community Homemaking11:30Travel Video Series [KGP]2:00World's Most Beautiful Waterfalls2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Rosary Prayer Meeting [CR]3:45Name that Instrument4:00

Online Course9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Tai Chi with Bunny Sinclair10:00Exercise11:00Puzzles Galore11:00Community Homemaking11:30One on Ones1:00Plant Care1:30Scrabble [GR]1:30Falling Leaves Luminary2:00Movie Matinee - Some Like It Hot [KGP]2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Social3:30One on One Activity4:00Digital Concert [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Mahjong [SR]1:30Opera2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Trivia and Games3:00Trivia and Games3:30Autumn Social & Games on Patio4:00Hallway Happy Hour4:00Midweek Movie - Some Like It Hot [KGP]6:30

Walking Group9:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Walks10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Met Opera Stream [KGP]1:00Creative Creations (Arts & Crafts)2:00Outdoor Walks2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Social3:30Apple Cinnamon Air Freshener Art4:00Paint & Sip [KGP]6:30S'Mores Campfire7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Bocce Social1:30Cribbage [GR]1:30Autumn Drive2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Documentary [KGP]3:00Movie Matinee3:30Puzzles4:00

Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Documentary Film [KGP]1:00Card Games [SR]1:30Crafting Group1:30Leaf Collecting2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Rick Steeve's Travel Videos4:00Saturday Night Movie - Groundhog Day [KGP]6:30

Catholic Communion [SR]10:00Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30*Virtual Sunday Service1:00Clay Sculptures2:00Library Work Session2:00Movie Matinee - Groundhog Day2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Sunday Football Games4:00Downton Abbey [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Musical Monday11:00Community Homemaking11:30Art Expo2:00Travel Video Series [KGP]2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Rosary Prayer Meeting [CR]3:45Leaf Pressing4:00

Online Course9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Tai Chi with Bunny Sinclair10:00Exercise11:00Puzzles Galore11:00Community Homemaking11:30One on Ones1:00Plant Care1:30Scrabble [GR]1:30Collage Creating2:00Movie Matinee - Saving Mr. Banks [KGP]2:30Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Bingo [PMR]3:00Social3:30Musical4:00Digital Concert [KGP]7:00

Exercise [PMR]9:30One on Ones9:30Daily Devotions & One onOnes

10:00

Exercise [PMR]10:00Sittercise [KGP]10:00Exercise11:00Community Homemaking11:30Mahjong [SR]1:30Hot Apple Cider2:00Snack & Chat on Patio2:30Trivia and Games3:00Trivia and Games3:30Decorate & Design October's Bulletin Board4:00Hallway Happy Hour4:00Midweek Movie - Saving Mr. Banks [KGP]6:30

“When life is sweet, say thank you andcelebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank

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