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CELEBRATING THE MOMENTS!

COLONY NEWS

A Weekly Newsletter for Members and Staff of Meredith Bay Colony Club

#173 February 2, 2014

SUPER BOWL XLVIII…………….. Without the Patriots it might not have exactly reached ‘Fever Pitch’ around MBCC but there was still a lot of spirit as Members gathered for food and fellowship to root on there second most favorite team! How many of you can remember watching the very first Super Bowl! If you can read Roman Numerals you will know that it was a very long time ago!

At the start of the game we had a large group of Members looking forward to a closely matched contest

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By the start of the second half the number of attendees had dwindled a bit but their enthusiasm remained undaunted!

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS…………….

February ………….. 11th Joyce Mabey 20th Terry Thomason 23rd Carolyn Sutcliffe 25th Jane Durnan

AND THE ANNIVERSARIES………….. February …………. 10th Daphne Mowett 4 years! 13th John Eaton 4 years!

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK…

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CAN YOU FIND IT!

This Week 3 of you found the image to the left –

which just happens to be on the paper sign to

the right as you enter the Club Hub – Many walk

by each day but only Anne S., Jean S. and Sue P.

noticed it and wrote it down.

Let’s see how many of you can identify the

location of the image to the right………………

Think of this as a good excuse to get some

exercise and to do some exploring! Hint: Like

all of the images it is not part of a Member’s

doorway collection…………

Please put your answers in the Suggestion Box!

AGING WELL ON THE RADIO EACH WEEK!

Each Wednesday at 8:35 on 1350 WEZS, MBCC sponsors AGING WELL co-hosted by

the Voice of the Lakes Region Allan Harrison along with MBCC’s Jim Murray.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS:

“THE WINTER OLYMPICS” These is no Movie this week in order to be sure that all can tune into the Opening Night of the Winter Olympics!

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JOKE OF THE WEEK………

One night a police officer was staking out a particularly rowdy bar for possible DUI violations. At closing time, he saw a fellow tumble out of the bar, trip on the curb, and try his keys in five different cars before he found his. Then he sat in the front seat fumbling around with his keys for several minutes. Everyone else left the bar and drove off. Finally he started his engine and began to pull away. The police officer was waiting for him. He stopped the driver, read him his rights and administered the Breathalyzer test. The results showed a reading of 0.0. The puzzled officer demanded to know how that could be. The driver replied, "Tonight I'm the designated decoy.”

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND………….

Wednesday February 5th Sound Advice Here. Call 536-4880 for an Appointment or Diana at 279-1507 Thursday February 13th OnSite Dermatology here starting at 1p. Call 1-866-650-0276 for an appointment or Diana at 279-1507 Friday February 14th Valentines Day with Kid Jazz at 2:30 Tuesday March 4th Mardis Gras Party with BayouBob Monday March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Party with Jim Tyrrell, Songwriter, Performer and Hooligan

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AGING WELL IS ALSO A NEWSPAPER COLUMN!

Every other Saturday the Laconia Citizen publishes our Newspaper Column that usually has something to do with aging issues --- But you can also find it on our Facebook Page, on our Website or just by asking for copy. I can also add you to an Email list if you would like a copy sent to you automatically.

Another Photo by Roxy that shows how a storm can transform the world into Black & White…………………

FOR ALL YOU RITE AID CUSTOMERS…

We received the following Notice from Rite Aid: “Rite Aid is initiating a new procedure requiring a CVV number for manually entered charges. This number is located on the back of most credit cards.” “Delivery charges are manually entered; therefore we need your CVV number to continue deliveries. Please call Rite Aid at 279-4551 with this number.”

“This new procedure will be effective on January 18, 2014. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to serving you in the new year.”

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CLUB CALENDAR FOR FEBRUARY 3RD TO FEBRUARY 8TH

MONDAY February 3rd

9 am Shopping Lists -- Are due at the Front Desk by 4p! 9 am Exercise in the Fitness Center 9 - 9 :45 am Pool Fitness 9 am Pedicures / Manicures / Waxing - Hair Salon (by appt) (Every Other Monday) Please Call Sherry at 254-4726 11 am Chair Chi – Community Room

TUESDAY February 4th

9 - 9 : 45 am Pool Fitness 10 am Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (By Appointment) 12:30 – 4p Bridge - Tavern 12 & 2p Member Shopping (Reservations Required) 1 – 2:15p Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room 2:30p Red Gallagher on Guitar & Keyboard - Bistro

WEDNESDAY February 5th

8:30 – 11:30 Sound Advice – Wellness Center 12 - 2 p Member Errand Run 1 – 2:15p Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room 2 - 4 p Chess Club - Terrace Private Dining Room or Bistro 2:30 Massage with Dave de Sousa – Wellness Center

THURSDAY February 6th

8:30 am Men’s Breakfast - Bistro

9 am Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (by appointment) 9 – 9:45 am Exercise in the Fitness Center 10:30 Hymn Sing -- Inn Dining Room 11 am Chair Chi – (Rescheduled to Friday) 1 – 2:15p Yoga with Dave de Sousa - Community Room 1:30p Mah Jongg – Tavern

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FRIDAY February 7th

9 – 9:45 am Pool Fitness 1 p Chair Chi – Community Room 2 to 4 p Wii Bowling - Community Room 7:00 p No Friday Night Movie -- Olympic Games Opening Instead!

SATURDAY February 8th 2 pm Knitters, Crocheters & Observers in the Puzzle Room

SUNDAY February 9th

10:15 am Catholic Communion - Inn Activities Room

DINING SERVICES

BISTRO BREAKFAST 7 :15 – 10 am Monday - Saturday

BISTRO LUNCH 12 – 2 pm

Monday – Saturday DINNER TERRACE DINING ROOM 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Reservations Required Monday - Saturday

SUNDAY BISTRO BREAKFAST 8 – 10 am

Reservations Please SUNDAY TERRACE BRUNCH 10 am – 1p Reservations Requested 1 to 1:30 Reservations Required Private Table? If you would like a Private Table for Terrace Dining please be sure to make your request known at the time you make reservations.

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WORD OF THE WEEK…………

Logy \LOH-ghee\ adjective

- marked by sluggishness and lack of vitality : groggy

EXAMPLES I was feeling logy after eating such a big meal, so I decided to take a brief nap. "I often feel logy before putting on a record that I'm slated to review, like I'm getting up in the morning for work. But that dissipates. The music soon becomes a pool cue that gets mental billiards rolling, points clacking against counterpoints." — From an album review by Carl Wilson in Slate Magazine, November 1, 2013 DID YOU KNOW? Based on surface resemblance, you might guess that "logy" (also sometimes spelled "loggy") is related to "groggy," but that's not the case. "Groggy" ultimately comes from "Old Grog," the nickname of an English admiral who was notorious for his cloak made of a fabric called grogram—and for adding water to his crew's rum. The sailors called the rum mixture "grog" after the admiral. Because of the effect of grog, "groggy" came to mean "weak and unsteady on the feet or in action." No one is really sure about the origin of "logy," but experts speculate that it comes from the Dutch word "log," meaning "heavy." Its first recorded use in English, from an 1847 London newspaper, refers to a "loggy stroke" in rowing.

Read more at http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/01/29/#ofeiXPhEW62XEzFg.99

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FROM THE SUGGESTION BOX

Four requests were received for cold water and/or ice dispensers on the third floor. With hydration being so important to our health this is a very good idea. A suggestion was made to ask if it would be possible fo ra Priest to come periodically to hear Confession. While I know that we are served by Eucharistic Ministers and that the Pastor does come by on a schedule – I do not have any of the details of timing etc.—but will check. Music was suggested for the Inn Dining Room during Meals. This one is a challenge --- not because providing music is difficult --- but because for some people with hearing aids the addition of music makes hearing conversation more difficult. I have found in other settings that the solution is remarkably low tech and involes having the music play from only one end of the Dining Room and with proper seating those who want music hqve it and those who do not want music don’t hear it. A few questions/observations about Inn/Garden Activities, pets, and hygiene were duly noted and have been passed along And there was a kind and much appreciated note thanking me for my newspaper column

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CLOSING NOTES……………. Greetings All ------------ As I write the newsletter I get periodic updates about the Super Bowl --- It certainly did not turn out to be the closely matched contest that was predicted by many. It is as usual wonderful see Members find ways to get together as they did tonight for at least the first half! We just got back from New York State where we went to welcome our new Grandson - Thomas. Everything went well and he and my daughter Kellie are both doing great. With 4 grandchildren I feel very fortunate --- and just a little bit old. It is not too early to be thinking about Spring and I get the feeling that a little Cabin Fever Reliever (CFR) is needed. I’m expect that some of you have ideas of what will do the trick ---- and it might not be one big thing --- but maybe a series of small things……………….. How about something that has never been done before? Something that grabs your imagination……………….. Have a Great Week ---------

----- Howie