Page 12 Reminiscing: Movies from the 40’s & 50’s

Every Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm CROWNE NEWS

January 1, 2015 Volume 10 Issue 1

A Publication of The Buckingham

Friday, January 2 For Me and My Gal (1942) Judy Garland puts Gene Kelly (in his MGM screen debut)

through his musical paces in this tuneful delight about a couple

of vaudeville hoofers on the rise. But things go inconveniently

dark when America enters World War I and Kelly gets his draft

notice to report for duty. Will he dodge the draft now that star-

dom is just within reach? Includes the title tune (a great duet

for Judy and Gene) and "Ballin' the Jack." Busby Berkeley di-

rects.

Saturday, January 3 His Friday Girl (1940) 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.

Friday, January 9 A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) After losing the family plantation to creditors, aging Southern

belle Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) travels to New Orleans

seeking solace in her sister, Stella (Kim Hunter). Instead, she

goes toe-to-toe with Stella's brute of a husband, Stanley

(Marlon Brando). Leigh, Hunter and Karl Malden all took

home Oscars for their work in this sizzling adaptation of Ten-

nessee Williams's classic rumination on carnal attraction and

faded gentility.

Saturday, January 10 The Bells of St. Mary (1945) Good-natured Father O'Malley is sent to help the financially

struggling St. Mary's Academy, run by Sister Benedict. O'Mal-

ley finds his leadership style at odds with the nun's as the two

bicker but collaborate to save the school.

Friday, January 16 Sunset Boulevard (1950) Running from debt collectors, screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles

upon the crumbling mansion of former silent-film star Norma

Desmond. As he begins penning a comeback screenplay for

her, their professional relationship evolves into something

more.

Saturday, January 17 Sabrina (1954) Industrious tycoon Linus Larrabee (Humphrey Bogart) has no

room for love in his appointment book until a burgeoning ro-

mance between his libertine brother, David (William Holden),

and the family chauffeur's daughter, Sabrina Fairchild (Audrey

Hepburn), jeopardizes Linus' pending business merger. At that

point, the workaholic CEO clears his calendar to derail the ro-

mance.

Friday, January 23 Dial M for Murder (1954) Director Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of double-cross and

intrigue stars Ray Milland as former tennis champ Tony Wend-

ice, who concocts a plan to kill his rich but unfaithful wife

(Grace Kelly), who's embroiled in a liaison with a writer

(Robert Cummings). When Tony's plans go awry, he improvis-

es a second act of deceit, but the entire bloody affair turns out

to be far messier than he expected. John Williams plays a sly

Scotland Yard inspector.

Saturday, January 24 Seven Samurai (1954) Akira Kurosawa's heroic tale of honor and duty begins with

master samurai Kambei posing as a monk to save a kidnapped

child. Impressed by his bravery, a group of farmers begs him to

defend their village from encroaching bandits.

Friday, January 30 The Quiet Man (1952) John Wayne hangs up his spurs to star as bachelor ex-boxer

Sean Thornton in this endearing classic. Back in his native Ire-

land, the Duke's thoughts turn to domestic tranquility after

courting the lovely Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara). But her

brother (Victor McLaglen) may need to have some common

sense knocked into him -- literally -- before the deal is done.

Saturday, January 31 All About Eve (1950) Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz's sharp script anchors

this story about New York City theater life, with Bette Davis

playing an aging Broadway diva who employs a starstruck fan

(Anne Baxter) as her assistant, only to learn the woman is a

conniving upstart.

Sunday Movies - 5 pm

January 4 Women of the Year (1942) In this Oscar-winning romance, newspaper colleagues Sam

Craig (Spencer Tracy) and Tess Harding (Katharine Hep-

burn) -- he a brash sportswriter, she a headstrong political

columnist -- trade barbs in print, then meet, fall in love and

walk down the aisle. But balancing work and marriage

turns out to be a problem for the cosmopolitan Tess, whose

prosaic hubby strives to foster her ambition while keeping

the relationship afloat.

January 11 The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) Orson Welles's adaptation of the Booth Tarkington novel

follows two upper-class Indianapolis families -- one whose

glory is in decline, and another whose prosperity is only

beginning -- as the families' members grapple with love

and loss.

January 18 Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Based on an Agatha Christie play, this Oscar-nominated

mystery directed and co-written by Billy Wilder concerns

an esteemed and aging lawyer. On the eve of retiring, he

takes on the defense of an alleged murderer accused of kill-

ing a wealthy widow.

Movie Mania—Theatre Since the movie did not arrive in December we are

showing it in January.

January 25 Belle This period drama based on fact traces the life of Dido

Elizabeth Belle, a biracial girl born in 1761 to a British

admiral father and an African mother. Raised by her great-

uncle, Dido finds her place in society despite her mixed

ethnicity.

Artwork by Ruth Wisner

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Staff Directory Administration

Executive Director Julie Fenske

Associate Director

Business Office Manager Thomas Holland

Billing Specialist Monica Romero

Accounting Coordinator Michelle Branker

Administrative Assistant Sabina Gonzalez

__________________________________________

Concierge/Transportation Nancy Mistretta

__________________________________________

Lifestyles & Resident Services

Resident & Lifestyles Director Pam Ortiz

Lifestyles Coordinator Gloria Marks

Wellness Coordinator Kenya Carter

Housekeeping

Resident Services Coordinator Yolanda Asberry

Supervisor of Housekeeping Kerry Quarles

__________________________________________

Food and Beverage

Dining Room

Director of Dining Services Tony Bejko

Dining Room Manager Suzy Rodriguez

Executive Chef Will Shrier

__________________________________________

Building Operations/Security

Director of Bldg. Operations

Director of Security Rita Reyes

After Hours Security

Guard House

__________________________________________

Marketing

Director of Marketing Cathy Lightfoot

Phone Number

Keep in Mind...

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713.979.3838

713.979.3080

713.979.3866

713.979.3790

713.979.3100

713.979.3090

713.979.3091

713.979.3066

713.979.3097

713.979.3068

713.979.3076

713.979.3095

713.979.3092

713.979.3094

713.979.3767

713.979.3592

713.245.6349

713.979.3055

713.660.6552

Dr. Rob’s Cognitive Connection Lunch & Learn with Kenya Monday’s Beginning January 5th 12:00 pm, Theatre

A Lunch and Learn class exploring to enhance your cognitive abilities. These classes will be interactive in

nature. Classes will include games, skits, and homework...yes homework!

From the desk of Julie:

Happy 2015 to everyone! It is truly hard to believe anoth-

er year has passed. As is customary for us, this year is

already looking to be as busy as ever. The team is active-

ly working on putting together a number of fabulous

events and outings and we will begin preparations for

what should be an outstanding 10 year anniversary cele-

bration this June. We are also on target with the expan-

sion activities, and hope to break ground late summer.

We are excited for what 2015 has in store for us and look

forward to continuing to make The Buckingham a won-

derful place for you to live.

To kick off the New Year, I will be holding resident floor

meetings throughout January. Dates and times for these

floor meetings are highlighted in this newsletter. I’d re-

ally love to have everyone attend. If the date and time set

for your floor is inconvenient, please feel free to attend

one of the other sessions. The agenda will include a re-

view of our 2015 community goals, an expansion update

and hopefully some preliminary results from our recent

resident survey.

On a separate note, I’d like to remind everyone to please

park in your assigned spaces. Our parking availability

continues to be a challenge and we need everyone to be in

their allocated spots. The front circle of the Buckingham

is for guest and visitor parking only. Our valet and secu-

rity team are happy to assist you with parking your vehi-

cles at any time. The visitor parking that is located be-

hind the 2nd set of gates is also not to be used by residents

that have assigned garage or carport parking. These spots

are first come first serve for visitors or residents with a

second vehicle. If you are uncertain of your assigned

spot, please reach out to Pam Ortiz. Thank you, in ad-

vance, for assisting us with this situation.

In closing, we wanted to let you know that a number of

residents continue to report SCAM calls. The most recent

calls seem to be young callers posing as resident grand-

children. The callers are claiming to be in jail and need-

ing assistance with bail. PLEASE do not give these call-

ers any of your personal information and do not stay on

the line with them. As always, continue to report these

calls to administration so we can post alerts to your fellow

residents!

Julie

A Message

From Our

Executive Director

What you Can Do Maximize Your Memory:

The acronym GULP

Get it, pay attention, focus and experience new information

with multiple senses

Use it, repeat new information, review it immediately,

write it down, draw it, say it sing it

Link it, associate what you want to learn with something

you already know, alphabetize it, categorize it

Picture it, create a visual image. Exaggerate it-see giant

pill bottle by the door to remember to refill your prescrip-

tion.

Uber is an app-based transportation network and taxi company headquartered in San Francisco, California, which operates in cities in several countries. The company uses a smartphone application to receive ride requests, and then sends these trip requests to their driv-ers. Customers use the app to request rides and track their reserved vehicle's location. As of 16 December 2014 the service was available in 53 countries and more than 200 cities worldwide, and was valued at more than US$40 billion.

Upon its inception, Uber offered only full-size luxury cars for hire, and the "UberBlack" title was adopted for the company's main service (named after the "black cars" private transportation services in New York City).In 2012, the company launched its "UberX" program, which expanded the service to any qualified driver with an acceptable vehicle. Due to a lack of regulation, Uber can offer lower fees, so the service has become extreme-ly competitive with traditional taxi services, expanding Uber's appeal to a broader cross-section of the market.

Uber is the subject of ongoing protests from taxi drivers, taxi companies and governments who believe that it is an illegal taxicab operation that engages in unfair business practices and compromises passenger safety. As of December 2014, protests had been staged in Germany, India, Thailand, Spain, France, and England, among other nations, while incidents involving passengers have been documented. Uber was banned in Spain and two cities of India in December 2014, and continues to be involved in disputes with several govern-mental bodies, including those of the U.S. and Australia.

Page 3 Happy New Year 2015 Page 10 Successful Aging “Living Your Best!”

Birthday Celebration Tuesday, January 13th 3:30 pm - Mezzanine

You are invited to celebrate another year well done as we toast

January Birthdays with Cake and

Champagne.

The party starts with YOU!

January

Birthdays

Flu Season is upon us…ways to prevent getting the FLU!!

Get vaccinated, which is the best way to prevent the spread of the flu. Be advised, if you are experienc-

ing allergies symptoms, sniffles or a cough consult physician before getting vaccinated!

Please wash your hands thoroughly, especially after using the restroom!

Keep finger nails trimmed, germs can linger underneath the nails.

Do the elbow cough not in your hands, hands spread germs.

Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth, germs spread this way.

Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects at home frequently.

Stay home if feeling ill.

01 Joyce Toellner

09 Lee Guthrie

11 John Brickner

12 Mim Morley

14 Dick Edmund

14 William Winters

16 Joan Gardell

21 Jorge Angel

21 Meredith Blickwede

22 Dick Humphrey

26 Shirley Somers

28 Lucy Cruce

30 Doug Meyers

31 Claudell Presnal

What’s on your Mind?

Happy New Year! As we begin the New Year 2015, it’s a good time to

think about ways to keep your mind sharp. As we age, it’s a known fact that our memory isn’t

as sharp as it used to be. Having trouble remembering names of folks we just met, why we entered a room or

short grocery list left at home are a challenge for our cognitive reserve (daily memory). The good news is a

vigorous scientific effort is underway to find ways to protect the brain from premature aging and the slow

process of age related cognitive decline. In the meantime, here are a few suggestions to get around memory

slips:

1.) Create a place for your essentials (i.e. everyday belongings) glasses, keys and purse

2.) Have one central place to jot down important appointments, to dos and notes. If you’re tech savvy, down-

load an app.

3.) Keep an address book full of names, addresses, email address and numbers of friends and family

4.) Have a file folder where you put paperwork including medical records, insurance documents.

Understanding the dynamics of memory takes understanding the mechanics of the brain. As new information

is relayed to brain cells through senses, a memory trace is transmitted by neurons across communications

points called synapses to other neurons forming new connections. The information is sent to regions of the

brain associated with sight, hearing, taste, smell, or feeling. A second set of neurons relays the memory trace

via brain’s temporal lobe to the hippocampus. The hippocampus may hold memory trace briefly in short

term memory (aka working memory). After staying in the hippocampus, the information is either discarded

or sent to long term memory. If the information is committed to memory, the hippocampus processes the sig-

nal and sends it to the cerebral cortex where it is put into long term memory. Once it is lodged in the cerebral

cortex, the memory trace is available for retrieval days, months and years later. Even in old age, healthy indi-

viduals retain the ability to form new long-term memories. Memory retrieval occurs through the process of

recall and recognition. Recall requires the direct reexamination of information (i.e. remembering a pass-

word). Recognition requires you to retrieve previously learned information by recognizing from a group, as

in a multiple-choice test. Consequently, the ability to recognize information is much stronger than the ability

to recall it. However, using external stimuli that are encoded at the same time a memory is formed can sig-

nificantly improve recall. Another way to recall things learned is by using a rhyme or an alphabetical list to

help remember a name and/or a date.

Focusing and paying attention to what is being relayed plays a significant role in retrieval of information.

Healthy older adults often have the most problems with encoding and retrieving information. Both of these

processes require focused attention and using strategies to organize and understand information. “Aging

changed the brain in a number of ways, but you can adjust to these changes to minimize the impact on your

memory performances,” says Dr. Fava of Massachusetts General Hospital. Adjusting the brain to change or

to learn new concepts is known as “plasticity.” Dr. Fava also states that older people who have learned cues

or strategies through association to facilitate memory process have been found to have memory ability com-

parable to that of younger individuals. If you can become more actively involved in conversations, by pay-

ing attention-learn the art of listening in conversation, forming mental pictures, or repeating information out

loud, you can improve your ability to memorize information up front so you can recall it more easily later.

Join us for

New Years Day Lunch Buffet

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Two Seating's 11:00 am & 12:45 pm

Guest Fee: $25.00 Call Dining for Reservations 713.979.3095

January Floor Meetings- Please join us!!!

Please join Julie for one of the scheduled floor meetings this month. They will

be giving an overview of the resident satisfaction survey and a recap of their

goals for the year ahead. The meeting schedule is below. If you are unable to

attend your specific floor meeting, please feel free to come to one of the other

sessions.

Floor meeting schedule – Fourth Floor Classroom

Friday, January 9th

Building 1, Floor 3 1:30-2:30

Building 1, Floor 1 3:00-4:00

Monday, January 12th

Building 1, Floor 2 1:30-2:30

Building 2, Floor 1 3:00-4:00

Friday, January 16th

Building 2, Floor 2 1:30-2:30

Building 1, Floor 4 3:00-4:00

Monday, January 19th

Building 2, Floor 4 2:00-4:00

Friday, January 23rd

Building 2, Floor 3 1:30-2:30

Building 3, Floor 3 & 4 3:00-4:00

At the Buckingham Page 9 Page 4 At the Buckingham

Always on the Calendar Prayer Shawl Group Tuesday, January 6th & 20th 2:00 pm - Rotunda

Line Dancing Thursday, January 8th 3:00pm -Theatre

Resident Council Meeting Monday, January 12 , 7:15 pm - Theatre

NEW DATE & TIME Qi-Gong Wednesday, January 14th & 28th , 1:00 pm– Fitness 30 minute guided relaxation exercise class while sitting

down.

Beading Class Monday, January 12th, 2:00 pm Creative Arts Room

Jason with Bead Traders is coming back with some new beading ideas. Class will be limited to four people, price

$30.00 per person for this 2 hour class. Look for sign up sheet on bulletin board.

Neighborhood Chat Sunday, January 18th 4:00 pm - Mezzanine Join your neighbors for a time of fellowship at this monthly

gathering. Hosts are Sandy Humphrey & Margaret Connely

NEW! Health Talk with Erin Gonzalez Tuesday, January 20th 2:00 pm - Theatre

Straight and Steady, Erin and the Physical Therapy de-

partment of the Plaza will be hosting a Health Talk each month. Join her and start the year off Straight & Steady!

Movie Club

UNBROKEN Friday, January 2nd

Depart: 1:30 pm

AMC Dunvale

After a near-fatal plane crash in

WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini

spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft

with two fellow crewmen before he's

caught by the Japanese navy and sent

to a prisoner-of-war camp.

Fabulous Fifties Music Trivia The 1950s music scene was dominated by rock ’n’ roll, rhythm & blues,

country, and pop. Do you know who recorded “Great Balls of Fire” or

what group had a hit with “Bye Bye Love”? If the answer is Yes then try

your best to answer the questions below.

Which famous Frank sang “Why do Fools fall in

Love?”

Hank Williams sang about “ Your ____ Heart.”

Which Singer has a hit song with “Chances Are’?

Frank Sinatra sang “I’ve Got You Under My _____.”

Perry Como sang, “Catch a ______ star and put it in your pocket.”

Elvis Presley “Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s _____.”

Bobby Darin recorded a love song called “_____the Sea”

According to her 1957 hit song, Patsy Cline went walkin’ after what time of day?

Jerry Lee Lewis sang that there’s a “Whole Lotta _______ Goin’ On.”

The Chordettes had a song named after which candy?

Which country singer had hits such as “El Paso” and “Big Iron”?

Mah JongG

New Beginners Class

Buckingham resident, Elsie

Huang is excited to offer a beginners Mah

Jongg class starting in January 2015. See El-

sie for details.

Friday, January 9th

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Card Room

Mike Silva, a licensed hearing specialist, comes to The

Buckingham every other month. Mike is licensed to

check ears, clean hearing aids and perform hearing

exams. If needed, an appointment for a hearing test

by portable equipment is scheduled at a later date in

your apartment. Mike has been coming to our commu-

nity for several years and has established himself as a

very competent and reliable representative of Beltone

Hearing Aid Center.

Tuesday, January 6th 10:00 am - 11:00 am Creative Arts Room

Defensive Driving Monday, January 12th 1:00 -5:00 pm - Theatre

$ 15.00 - AARP Members

$20.00 Non-Members Must Bring AARP card

Pay at Class Time - Cash Eligible for a three year insurance discount.

Please sign up on the

Bulletin Board.

The Lifestyle’s Committee

Would like to invite you to

Movie Mania!

Join them in the Theatre

Sunday, January 25th

5:00 pm

Featured Film is

Belle

Drinks and Snacks provided.

Sounds of

Jackson Truett

on the piano

Friday, January 23rd

4:00– 5:00 pm - Theatre

Be always at war with your vices, at peace

with your neighbors, and let each new year

find you a better man.

- Benjamin Franklin

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IN AND ABOUT THE LIBRARY

We enjoyed having many of your

Christmas visitors looking over &

using our varied publications. 2015

promises to be another good year for reading and

puzzling. Our latest acquisitions, most 2014s: Pa-

perbacks: Stand Up Guy, Stone Barrington’s new-

est client brings mayhem in his wake & just might

bring Stone down, & Severe Clear, trying to honor

his late wife may put Stone in the grave, Stuart

Woods; Snow Angel Cove, Christmas story that

captures those emotions that come from the

heart, Rae Anne Thayne; Starry Night, impracti-

cal love…a delicious Christmas miracle well worth

waiting for, and Home in Seattle, down to earth

widow with 2 kids meets wealthy playboy, Debbie

Macomber; Hardbacks: Pegasus, family & WWII

courage, friendship & fate, & Power Play, male &

female CEO’s success & greed, trust & deception,

love & loss to hold on to power, and mother &

daughter face challenges, cope with celebrity &

overcome tragedy giving appearance of A Perfect

Life, Danille Steel; Steel Will, my journey

through hell to become the man I was meant to be,

Shilo Harris; Softback: The Fever Tree, in Lon-

don, she was caged by society, in South Africa,

she is dangerously free, Jennifer McVeigh; The

Art Forger, fine art & foolish choices, B. A.

Shapiro; Fallen Sparrows, provides gentle humor

while exploring the impact of death on a Christian

family, Cam Leonard; and Large Print: The

Swerve, how the world became modern, Stephen

Greenblatt. Our one-time puzzle challenge is still

in progress with few brave souls working, while

several holiday puzzles were completed by the

whiz “kids”. Thanks but we don’t need more puz-

zles right now & NEVER over 1000 pieces. Please

be welcome guests by bringing books back with

covers intact, putting newspapers in order, NOT

taking newspapers from the Library including

those held for a week on the top shelf, returning

the furniture & pillows to the proper place, re-

turning books to the basket NOT the shelves.

The volunteers REALLY want you to come often

and to leave things nice for your neighbors. We

wish all Buckingham residents a happy & healthy

2015!

The 2015 Resident Council Wishes You and Your Families a

Happy and Healthy New Year

Our Council has been organized for the New Year and Committees have been formed. New responsibilities are listed below. Newly created activities are shown in red. At Large Representatives Jan van Sant President Fred Booth Vice President/ Foundation Liaison Margaret Connely Dining Henry Dean Expansion Communications

Floor Representatives Pat Deckert Treasurer Betty Medlenka Plaza Liaison Virginia Thompson Wellness Coordination Kipp Halliday Resident Services/Maintenance Jean Breitenwischer Landscape* Marilyn Blaker Secretary Bob Smith Security Martha Wetzel Orientation Sandy Humphrey Lifestyles *Mitti Meyers is Co-Chairman.

We look forward to your participation with us to make The Buckingham the best place it can be.

Jan van Sant President, Resident Council

Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg

Will join us

Thursday, January 22nd

3:00 pm

Windsor Dining Room

Dr. Klineberg will be speaking about the remarka-

ble changes in the demographic patterns, economic

outlooks, experiences and beliefs of the Harris

County residents.

A graduate of Haverford College, with an M.A.

from the University of Paris and a Ph.D. from Har-

vard, Stephen Klineberg is Professor of Sociology

at Rice University. In 1982, he and his students ini-

tiated the annual “Kinder Institute Houston Area

Survey,” now well into its fourth decade of tracking

the remarkable changes in the demographic pat-

terns, economic outlooks, experiences and beliefs

of Harris County residents. The recipient of twelve

major teaching awards and a much sought-after

speaker in the Houston community and beyond,

Klineberg is completing a series of published re-

ports on this ongoing research, while also serving

as founding-director of Rice University’s Kinder

Institute for Urban Research.

Celebration of Life

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near Still missed, loved and always dear.

Josephine McAndrews

Born from a heart for every forgotten child in the un-

reached corners of the world, International Children’s

Network (INC) began its choir program in 2008, with

the first U.S. tour of Matsiko Children’s Choir. Matsi-

ko was the first step toward bringing together children

from the various countries in which ICN provides

sponsorship networking and with its success, the

World Orphans Choir was born. The touring World

Orphans Choir tells the stories of the lives and cul-

tures of children from Peru, India, and Liberia through

lively song and dance as the children’s hearts connect

with audiences everywhere.

Wednesday, January 7th 1:30 pm - Windsor Dining Room

Enjoy this amazing energetic performance!

Please note they will have a table with crafts and goods for sale after the program.

The Buckingham is Hosting a Private Screening

“Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me”

Glen Campbell’s Journey through Alzheimer’s Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm

Studio Movie Grille City Centre, 822 Town & Country Blvd.

Houston, TX 77024

3:00 pm - VIP Reception

4:00 pm - Screening

6:00 pm - Q & A with Kim and Ashley Campbell

RSVP in PERSON ONLY with Gloria in Lifestyles, we have 20 tickets and

will be taking the Buckingham Bus. No Phone Reservations.

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Theater Southwest Presents Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti

Friday, January 16th

Lobby: 7:15 pm

Tickets: $16.00 - Pay at Door

Directed by Steve Carpentier

This hilarious farce follows "ladies man" Bernard,

who has Italian, German, and American fiancées,

each one airline hostesses with different airlines and

with different schedules. He manages to juggle all

three until unexpected airline schedule changes

bring all of them (and Robert, an old school chum)

to Paris and to Bernard's apartment at the same

time.

Holly Hall Book Review

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Rage for Fame: The Ascent of

Clare Booth Luce

by Sylvia Morris

Reviewer: Lurline Morrow

$12.00 - Pay at Door

No American woman of the 20th century rose so far

as this legendary playwright, politician, and social

seductress. Born with nothing, she transformed her-

self into the youthful managing editor of Vanity

Fair. She married two millionaires and wrote three

Broadway hits. She confessed to a “rage for fame,”

and this extraordinary book tells how she achieved

it.

Broadway Across America

Hobby Center Presents

The Book of Mormon

Sunday, February 1st

Tickets: Min $65.00

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of

this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the

kind of evening that restores your faith in musi-

cals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A:

the funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart

of The Daily Show calls it “a crowning achieve-

ment. So good it makes me angry.” It’s THE

BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony

Award® winning Best Musical from the creators

of South Park.

Advisory Explicit Language

OUT ON THE TOWN

Katy Freeway Tuesday, January 20th

Depart Lobby: 4:45 pm Price: $$-$$$

A Houston Tradition since 1936, Brenner’s Steakhouse is

known for exceptional steaks, a warm atmosphere & per-

sonalized service. We have collaborated with Mrs. Brenner

to re-create such favorite dishes as German Potatoes & the

incomparable Apple Strudel, while adding an Australian

Rock Lobster Tail, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes & other won-

derful new items to the menu. To accompany your meal,

Brenner's offers a diverse wine selection, winning the Wine

Spectator Award of Excellence yearly since 2004. Bren-

ner’s also features outside dining in an exquisite garden

area, surrounded by waterfalls & a gazebo.

County Bus Trip

Clayton Library Center

For Genealogical Research

Wednesday, January 21st

Depart Lobby: 9:45 am

An introduction to Clayton Library & Genealogy.

This branch of the Houston Public library has one of

America’s best genealogical collections. It has nation-

wide and statewide materials, Texas and Houston area

death records including funeral home records, census-

es, passenger arrival list, manuscripts, International

resources for Europe, Canada, and Mexico, military

records, family histories, genealogical periodicals,

maps, family history vertical files, and Family History

Library Affiliate Program. Their special collections

includes 25 major genealogical collections, such as

the Barbour, Blake, Draper Manuscript, and Vosburgh

collections, Laredo TX Archives 1749-1872, and

Nacogdoches TX Archives 1733-1836.

Lunch to Follow

We must have 15 people to go on this outing.

Happy New Year!! 2014 was a Wonderful Year &

2015 will be FABULOUS!

2014 was a very busy year for the Market-ing team. We have welcomed 25 new

families into The Buckingham, and we have 4 more scheduled for January! One of the 25 move ins was the NEW Market-

ing office! Yes we moved our office from 2213 to 2108!

Our new office will provide a location that is a little closer to The Tower & our new office has many of the upgrades that will

be available in The Tower. Please drop by to say hello & enjoy a cup

of coffee. May 2015 be filled with new & great op-portunities for each of you.

Happy New Year,

Cathy & the Marketing Team

Tea Tasting Time Tuesday, January 27th

Depart Lobby: 10:00 am

January is Hot Tea Month!

Nothing is quite as relaxing, reassuring or satisfying

as a cup of hot tea. Hot Tea Month encourages you

to branch out and try new types of tea to fit different

moods, tastes and environments; English breakfast

tea is great, but why not give green tea, chai tea or

other varieties a try?

The Path to Tea is

Houston’s Totally Organic

Tea House. Chris

McKann will take you on

this wonderful tasting jour-

ney.

Congratulations to George McCain

The 2014

Buckingham Men’s

Billiard Champion

If you are new to the Buckingham join

George for a friendly game at

Men’s Hour

Thursday, January 15th

3:00 - 4:00 pm - Billiards Room

Food, Beverages and Good Fun!