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COLONY NEWS

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

CELEBRATING THE

MOMENTS!

Edition #182 April 6, 2014

APRIL FOOLS WITH THE MELODY MAKERS

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CUTTING THE RUG TO THE TOE TAPPING TUNES OF MELODY MAKERS

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CHARLIE CHATTERTON IS AT IT AGAIN... A group of children from the area came to Meredith Bay Colony Club to watch Charlie present his spinning top inventions. A great time was had by all!

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS...

May... 9th Betty Hill 20th Floyd Humphrey 21st Ed Driscoll 24th Grace Walsh 25th Ann Kelly 25th Flo Laporte 28th Steve Riley 31th Max Jenness

QUOTE OF THE WEEK... AGING WELL ON THE RADIO EACH WEEK!

Each Wednesday at 8:35 on 1350 WEZS, MBCC sponsors AG-ING WELL co-hosted by the Voice of the Lakes Region Allan Harrison along with MBCC’s Jim Murray.

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JOKE OF THE WEEK...

THE ANNIVERSARIES...

May… 1st Harold & Eleanor Mongovan 4 Yrs! 9th Steve & Marion Riley 4 Yrs!

To Violet’s astonishment, a police car pulled up to her house and her elderly grandfather got out of the backseat. The patrolman explained to Violet that her grandfather had been wandering around the city park looking rather lost before asking for help getting home. After the police officer left, Violet turned to her grandfather and said: “Grandpa! You’ve been going to that park every day for the last forty years! How could you possibly have gotten lost?” The old man smiled slyly and replied: “Oh, I wasn’t lost, exactly.” Her grandfather began to chuckle. “I just got tired of walking,” he admitted.

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND...

Thursday, April 10th

Life in Review Workshop with Rev. John Eaton

Saturday, April 12th

Gowns for Girls Fundraiser

Friday , April 18th Easter Egg Coloring

Wednesday April 23rd

Allagash Tails and Tales with Tim Caverly

Thursday May 1st

Women’s Luncheon!

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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.

WORD OF THE WEEK...

Hibernaculum \hahy-ber-nak-yuh-luhm\ noun

A protective case or covering of an animal or plant bud, especially for winter use. Winter quarters, as of a hibernating animal.

EXAMPLES

The little chipmunk retreated to his hibernaculum for the winter months, waiting to emerge come spring time.

“This winter home or hibernaculum of the peach-tree borer is a thin affair, with a smooth interior, and is made of bits of frass or particles of bark fastened together with silken threads, which simply covers the borer as it rests curled up on the bark.” - Mark Vernon, Slingerland 1899

DID YOU KNOW? The word “hibernaculum” comes from the Latin hibernacula or hībernāculum, which means “winter resi-dence.” It entered the English language in the late 1600’s. The word can be used to describe a large variety of shelters used by various kinds of animals, such as bats,

marmots, snakes and bears. It can also be used when discussing the winter bud of certain aquatic plants.

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CLUB CALENDAR for...

MONDAY APRIL 7th 9 am Shopping Lists - Are due at the Front Desk by 4 pm! 9 am Exercise - Fitness Center 9 am Pedicures / Manicures / Waxing - Hair Salon (By Appointment) (Every Other Monday) Please Call Sherry at 254-4726 9 - 9 :45 am Pool Fitness 11:30 am Chair Chi - Community Room 1:00 pm Temporary Bridge - Tavern

TUESDAY APRIL 8th 9 - 9 : 45 am Pool Fitness 10 am Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (By Appointment) 12 & 2 pm Member Shopping (Reservations Required)

12 & 8 pm FREE CONE DAY at Ben & Jerry’s 12:30 - 4 pm Bridge - Tavern 2:30 pm Harriet Coupal on Piano - Inn Dining Room

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th 12 & 2 pm Member Errand Runs 2 - 4 pm Chess Club - Terrace Private Dining Room or Bistro

THURSDAY APRIL 10th 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast - Bistro

9 am Salon Cuts - Hair Salon (By appointment) 9 - 9:45 am Exercise - Fitness Center 11:30 am Chair Chi - Community Room 1:30 pm Mah Jongg - Tavern

FRIDAY APRIL 11th 9 – 9:45 am Pool Fitness 2 to 4 pm Wii Bowling - Community Room 7:00 pm Friday Night Movie - Community Room

SATURDAY APRIL 12th 2 pm Knitters, Crocheters & Observers - Puzzle Room 1 - 4 pm Gowns for Girls - 1st Floor

SUNDAY APRIL 13th 10:15 am Catholic Service - Inn Activities Room

April 7th To April 13th

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DINING SERVICES BISTRO BREAKFAST 7:15 am - 10:00 am Monday - Saturday

BISTRO LUNCH 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Monday - Saturday

DINNER - TERRACE DINING ROOM 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Reservations Required) Monday - Saturday

SUNDAY BISTRO BREAKFAST 8:00 am - 10:00 am (Reservations Please)

SUNDAY TERRACE BRUNCH 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Reservations are Requested)

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.

CAN YOU FIND IT?

Let’s see how many of you can

identify the location of the image to

the right. Please put your answers in

the suggestions box.

Good luck!

Well 76of you found the front edge of the

side table in the hallway across from 204!

Congratulations to Jane D., Harold & Elea-

nor M., John E., Jean S., and Sue P.!

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Sound Advice Hearing Centers

Is happy to announce we will be coming to

Meredith Bay Colony Club

the first Wednesday of every month.

Where: Wellness Clinic 1st floor

Hours: Starting at 8:30am-11:30am. By Appointment only.

Services: Hearing aid cleanings, Hearing tests, Hearing aid supplies,

Otoscopic exams, Batteries

Who’s Invited: MBCC Residents, Friends, Family,

and Community Members.

FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL:

SOUND ADVICE AT 536-4880

OR Kate Chrusciel AT 279-1591

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Please make reservations for Easter Brunch before April 18th 2014. Call Ken Brady at 279-1510 for a Terrace Reservation. Price is all inclusive $19

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THE LIBRARY CORNER...

The birds are returning for Spring,

unimpeded by the weather here in

New Hampshire.

When MBCC was first built the birds

left as the noise caused by construc-

tion scared them off, but, finally, they

realized we’re okay. Last year we even

had two pairs of wrens nesting

nearby. Other birds have started com-

ing back and, if you are very obser-

vant with eyes and ears, you may

rejoice in being a MBCC’er!

Please stop by the library to check out

our numerous books on bird identifi-

cation. One special book you will find

standing up on the table is The Book

of North American Birds, a must-read

for anyone interested in honing their

ornithology skills! In addition to this,

you will find many other books to

help you welcome back out feathered

friends!

-Jane Durnan

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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS:

“SAVING MR. BANKS”

7:00pm in the Community Room

Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins book for the big screen.

Saving Mr. Banks is a 2013 American-Australian-

British biographical film with elements of the

drama and comedy genres. Directed by John Lee

Hancock, the film was adapted from a screenplay

by Kelly Marcel and is centered on the

development of the 1964 Walt Disney Studios film

Mary Poppins. Saving Mr. Banks depicts Travers’

fortnight-long briefing in 1961 Los Angeles as she

is pursued by Disney in his attempts to obtain the

screen rights to her novels.

The film stars Emma Thompson as author P.L.

Travers and Tom Hanks as filmmaker Walt Disney;

it also features supporting performances from

Colin Farrell, Jason Schwartzman, Rachel Griffiths

and Kathy Baker.

Film Review:

Saving Mr. Banks tells the story of Walt Disney's battle to get the rights to make Mary Poppins

into a movie. I wasn't expecting to like this but was completely blown away. It is beautifully

put together, is hilarious in parts and very touching and emotional at others. There are some

seriously outstanding performances here. Emma Thompson plays Mrs. Travers beautifully and

Tom Hanks does a great job of playing Walt Disney - a tough role for anyone! I’m already look-

ing forward to watching this film again!

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We LOVE this... The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready. As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window. “I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy. “Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room …. just wait.” “That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you de-cide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the fur-niture is arranged, it’s how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It’s a deci-sion I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed re-

counting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away, just for this time in my life.” She went on to explain, “Old age is like a bank account, you withdraw from what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank ac-count of memories. Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank. I am still deposit-ing.” And with a smile, she said: “Remember the five simple rules to be happy: 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less

POSITIVE OUTLOOK

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FROM THE SUGGESTION BOX

This week the Suggestion Box was bare --- at least in terms of suggestions. We had a full box of those of you who were sharp eyed enough to find the hidden photos. But I have a suggestion for you: Don’t miss out on the free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream on Tuesday.! Get out and get yourself an Ice Cream Cone! Maybe then it will feel like Spring! A Pool Suggestion: There is room in the pool on Tues-day and Friday mornings from 9 to 9:45! No experi-ence needed and no commitment necessary. Why not stop on in and check it out! The Stamp Machine in the Club Hub is now FULL!

“Girls Just Want To Have Fun” The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation is calling all Prom-goers! We are hosting our eighth Annual “Gowns for Girls” event for those who are in need of something glamor-ous to wear on Prom night.

When: Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 1-4 pm Where: Meredith Bay Colony Club Why: It is our mission to bring relief to children and youth suffering from poverty, hunger or homelessness and to bring them hope through faith and love, so that they may accomplish all of their dreams. How: Through generous donations from our friends, family and supporters. This is a first come first serve event. Guest appearances throughout the day!

MBCC residents are more than welcome to help with registration or be a cheering section for the girls when they get their dresses!

GOWNS FOR GIRLS

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HUMANITIES PROGRAM REFERENDUM

Your help is needed! Diane is already preparing for next year’s series of Humanities Programs and needs to hear from you as to what you are most interested in learning about. While there is no guarantee that we can get what we ask for --- we should at least narrow the field a bit. Diane has asked that you circle your 1st pick and pass this sheet either directly back to her or to leave it at the front desk.

American History

Ancient History

Anthropology and Archaeology

Art, Architecture and Film

Documentaries and Discussions

Ethics, Philosophy, and Law

Language and Literature

Living History

Music, History and Appreciation

Nature and Adventure

New Hampshire History

Oral History, Storytelling and writing

Technology and Society

World History and Religions

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FREE LIFE IN REVIEW WORKSHOP AT MEREDITH BAY COLONY CLUB!

On Thursday April 10th at 3pm The Reverend John Eaton will present a free hour-long workshop in the Bistro of Meredith Bay Colony Club that is ideal for those who are 60 plus – but is certainly appropri-ate for all adults. Many people feel that their lives have been mundane, but after review they realize that they have been filled with interesting and exciting adventures. This Workshop will help people to explore their lives and draw out those special times. Participants will not be asked to share their thoughts and discover-ies with the group but will be encouraged to share with their fami-lies. At the conclusion of the Workshop participants will have a Life History Summary that can be a gift to family members for gen-erations to come. A very special gift to those who are doing ge-nealogical research. The Reverend John Eaton is a retired United Church of Christ Pas-tor and is also a Member of Meredith Bay Colony Club. The Work-shop is Free and Open to the Public. Because seating is limited reservations are required and can be made by calling 279-1500.

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Dear MBCC Osprey Supporters, This long and cold winter has proved to be uncooperative for us to get a pole and platform up in time for the Ospreys arrival back. The snow is so deep that the utility truck is not able to get to the location where the pole is to be placed. The Ospreys will likely be back next week and I have instructed the cell tower owners that they cannot take down the nest until I can get the new pole and nest in the ground. So the pair will be able to nest up on the cell tower again this spring/summer. We will install the pole and a new nest this summer so that the Ospreys might see it and explore it before they leave in the fall. The male might use it as a nice perch and perhaps one or more of the chicks will use it as a feeding platform after they fledge. Then in the fall, the cell tower own-ers will remove the old nest and next spring when the Ospreys return they will hopefully move onto our new pole. So, your contributions will still be used for the pole installation project, just a little delayed. Once the pair is back, I’ll stop by with my high-powered telescope and we can do a little Osprey watch from in front of the building (once it warms up . . . eventually). Many thanks for all your interest and support and I look forward to continuing this project very soon. Iain MacLeod Executive Director Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

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Are there television stations you never watch? Are there others that you would like to have? Well this Tuesday you will get to make your requests with a new Television Survey that will be available. In addition to being open to changing the Channel Line Up

there is also consideration of being able to offer different packages of services (at addi-tional cost). Think in terms of HBO or High Definition (HD), or digital video recorders etc..

CLOSING NOTES...

Greetings All ---

IT’S TIME TO CHANGE THE STATIONS!

Check out Mike’s Photo below and right --- I don’t know what time of day/night it is or where they have been or where they might be headed --- But I am sure there is a story to be told! When is the last time you did Easter Egg Coloring? Well on Fri-day April 18th at 2p in the Crafts Room , Martha Federspiel will show you how’s its done --- but you have to bring your own Hard Boiled White Eggs! Until Next Week! ----- howie