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TOWN HALL MEETING By Meleia Monsey, Sr. Executive Assistant

On Friday, Oct 11, our Senior Staff will hold a “Town Hall” meeting at 2pm in the Roadrunner Lounge of BST West. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD By Darrell Jones, President/CEO

Every year each Blue Skies of Texas campus recognizes a person, persons or organization that has/have contributed significantly to the betterment of Blue Skies of Texas. The award is given either for a sustained period of superior performance, or a specific meritorious act or achievement. Distinguished Service Award nominations may include residents, board members and any friends of BST who have no direct affiliation with BST. Any resident, board member, or staff member of either campus may make nominations. Please submit your nominations to the Resident Services Director, Lori DeWitt, containing a brief narrative of the nominee’s contribution or achievement, no later than Sunday, Oct 13.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY US NAVY By Fred Ryder, Chief Operations Officer

The United States Navy proudly traces its lineage all the way back to the American Revolution; on Oct 13, 1775 the United States Navy was created. We proudly salute the service and sacrifices of all who have served our Nation as members of the United States Navy. Happy Birthday! Source: https://www.browning.com/news/articles/us-navy-

anniversary.html

BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY DINNER By Fred Ryder, Chief Operations Officer

As costs of food and service continue to rise, we are working with residents to re-evaluate the way the Birthday and Anniversary (B&A) Dinner is priced. Currently, and for the last couple of years, the B&A Dinner has been offered at a standing cost of $19.95 per person, no matter what entrée was selected. Going forward, we will work with the B&A committee to determine the menu for that month’s dinner, and price the event according to the menu selected. We expect to find new meal costs will range

October 2019

The Roadrunner A Monthly Newsletter of Blue Skies West

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IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Martha G. Huff

passed away on

Sep 1, 2019

IN MEMORIAM Lt Col June McLaren

passed away on

Aug 30, 2019

IN MEMORIAM Col Albert S. Hale, Jr.

passed away on

Sep 11, 2019

IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Shirley Ann Benner

passed away on

Sep 24, 2019

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from below the current $19.95 for some selected entrees, or above, to meet the price-point of the selected menu.

NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT SERVICES

By Lori DeWitt

Sunday, Sep 29 –

All vehicles in the RV area must be removed NLT today (paving project begins Monday)

All vehicles must be removed from the Flag Pole area by Sunday evening (paving project begins Monday)

Monday, Sep 30 – Due to Paving Project, All Bus Pick-ups & Drop-offs Will be at Towers 1&2

Flu Shots, Roadrunner Lounge, 9am-noon, 1-4pm

Friday, Oct 4 – Bob’s Birthday Bash, Main Lobby, 10am

Friday, Oct 11 – Bake Sale Supporting Employee Halloween Costume Contest, Main Lobby, 10am

Town Hall Meeting, Roadrunner Lounge, 2pm

Monday, Oct 14 – Columbus Day (see Schedule on the Next Page)

National Museum of the Air Force Presentation,

Roadrunner Lounge, 2pm

Wednesday, Oct 16 – Pumpkins & Apples Galore, Main Lobby, 2pm

Friday, Oct 18 – Thrift Shop Christmas Sale, Apt #1405, 7am-1:30pm

Bake Sale Supporting Employee Halloween Costume Contest, Main Lobby, 10am

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Friday, Oct 25 – Bake Sale Supporting Employee Halloween Costume Contest, Main Lobby, 10am

David Rodriguez, Gardening Presentation, Roadrunner Lounge, 10am

Special Concert, The Red Fiddler, Main Lobby, 3pm

Saturday, Oct 26 – National Drug Take back Day (see details in Wellness Newsletter)

Sunday, Oct 27 – Residents’ Concert Series, BSTW Main Lobby, 3pm

Thursday, Oct 31 – Employee Halloween Costume Contest, Main Dining Room, 11:45am

Pumpkin Carving Contest, Main Dining Room, 11am-1pm

Sunday, Nov 3 - Daylight Saving Time Ends, Turn Clocks Back One Hour

Paving Begins Monday, Sep 30!!! – Monday morning contactors will begin in the Flag pole parking lot, milling and cleaning up. Tuesday they will pave this area and restripe. The area should be open Wednesday afternoon. Contractors will also begin work on the RV parking lot on Monday. We expect this area to reopen on Thursday. We appreciate your patience, and remember safety first!!!

Columbus Day Schedule - Monday, Oct 14, is Columbus Day and is a Federal Holiday. As such, there will not be any mail delivery. Broadway Bank will also be closed. All transportation to Wilford Hall and/or SAMMC will also be suspended as these facilities will be closed for normal appointments. There will be a complimentary shuttle for Comm/BX for BST West at 10am-12pm. Medical transportation will be “as scheduled” if you have requested transportation. It is not a Blue Skies holiday so staffing will be as normal.

“Green Container” Round Up – For those of you who have been here a while, you’ll remember we used to have green containers for to-go’s in the Main Dining Room. We have no idea how many containers are still out there, but we would like to do a “round up” of them. Please bring your containers to Resident Services. We’ll track who brings what, if we end up with enough we will implement this program in the Main Dining room.

Shopping Carts – Please return shopping carts to one of the entryways when you finish with them. We don’t have enough to share if you keep them in your apartment.

Bake Sales Leading Up To The Employee Halloween Costume Contest – For those of you who have been here awhile, you’ll remember employees dressing up for Halloween and parading through the Main Dining Room, Liberty House, and The Vista. Residents vote on favorite costumes and employees receive a cash award, plus bragging rights! In support of the costume contest, we’ll be holding a few bake sales and chance drawings on the following Friday’s: Oct 11, Oct 18, and Oct 25.



We’ll be in the Lobby between 10am-12pm. Stop by and support the contest and satisfy your sweet tooth!

Safety – Snakes, snakes, snakes alive! Please be careful…they’re very present right now.

Time Change - It will soon be that time of year again to “fall back” and turn your clocks back one hour for the end of Daylight Saving time. Remember to change the time before you go to bed on Saturday night Nov 2, or if you like to stay up late, the actual time to turn the clock back is 2am, Sunday, Nov 3.

Johnston Library Transportation – Every second and fourth Friday of the month. Bus departs at 9:45am from the Main Lobby.

Wednesday Shopping – Departs from the Lobby at 1pm. Oct 2 – Target; Oct 9 – Trader Joes; Oct 16 – Costco; Oct 23 – Alamo Ranch; Oct 30 – New Shopping Center at Potranco/1604

Friday “Mall” Transportation – Departs from the Lobby at 10am. Oct 4 – La Cantera; Oct 11 – Ingram Mall; Oct 18 – Wonderland Mall of the Americas & North Star; Oct 25 – Quarry Marketplace

Housekeeping Spotlight Item – These weekly items give housekeepers an area of special interest. Housekeepers will still adhere to their checklists but will pay special attention to the Spotlight Items of the week:

Sep 30 – Ceiling Fans & Air Vents; Oct 7 – Dust Inside Of Breaker Boxes; Oct 14 – Clean Ovens; Oct 21 – Walls/Switches/Door Plates; Oct 28 – Door Frames/Tracks

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

By Teresa Santana, Assistant Resident Services Director

Please give the following new residents a warm Blue Skies West “Welcome” in your respective neighborhoods.

Maj David & Mrs. Sherry Brands, #435 Mr. Ron & Mrs. Carol Conkey, #1608 Lt Col Bill & Mrs. Ellie Ray, #2213

SCAM ALERT By Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor

How to report an attempted scam – Residents often come to me with a telephone number in hand, knowing the number relates to a scam call. Many are exasperated because the call is occurring several times a day, or at odd hours throughout the evening.

My first direction is to inform the resident not to pick up the phone when the scam number appears on the caller id or if it’s a number they don’t recognize. Scammers usually get tired and move on to



make another call when they don’t get a person to answer, since obviously, there is no one to scam.

Some cell phones have mechanisms to block specific numbers, or apps that can be downloaded for that purpose. (Check with your cell phone carrier or your phone’s app store)

The Federal Trade Commission has an online website to report scam attempts. The complaint information is compiled and forwarded to law enforcement agencies for assistance in pursuing scammers. The information is also compiled to advise the public on circulating scams. The website is: https://www.ftc.gov/ then click on “File a Consumer Complaint.” On the next screen, on the left side of the screen, select “Robocalls, Unwanted Telemarketing, Text, or SPAM” to enter a complaint.

If you don’t use a computer and want to file a scam complaint, you can call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).

THE NIX CLINIC By Wendy Carpenter, Chief Health Services Officer

The Nix Clinic has officially notified Blue Skies of Texas of their intent to terminate their contract and operations effective Friday, Oct 25. As many are aware, The Nix Hospital was placed on the market, for sale, earlier this year. Blue Skies has been active in pursuing alternative primary care providers for onsite clinic services to replace The Nix Clinic since the announcement of the sale. If you are affected by the clinic closure, please contact your BST Wellness team to discuss options available; ensuring you have a plan to avoid interruption in your health care. Several providers are available to take over primary care with clinic operations currently in place at Blue Skies East and West. Recruiting physicians to provide clinic services onsite is not an easy task. For the potential provider, it must be in alignment with their business plan. For some, it must be approved by their managing partners and/or business office leadership. Please be assured, BST continues to engage with a variety of possible providers, to include hospital systems and specialists, in our attempts to secure valuable onsite services for your convenience.

2019 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S – SAN ANTONIO, TX

By Kurt Riedel, Director of Freedom House

Saturday, Oct 19 Registration: 8am Ceremony: 9am Walk: 9:30am We invite you to join Team Freedom House as we

represent Blue Skies of Texas at this year’s walk! If you are interested, please sign up on the Alzheimer’s Association website’s Walk Page, or go to: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2019/TX-SanAntonioandSouthTexas?team_id=543142&pg=team&fr_id=12431

https://www.ftc.gov/

https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2019/TX-SanAntonioandSouthTexas?team_id=543142&pg=team&fr_id=12431

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Search for Team Freedom House and enter your information! We look forward to walking with you! Team Freedom House Key Reminders The morning of walk, all participants are reminded to drink plenty of water, bring a hat, slather on plenty of sunscreen and please wear loose fitting clothing that breathes. We will have bottled water for residents and staff, and we will have a wheelchair and first aid kit on hand if needed. Transportation Information Deadline is Friday, Oct 11, for residents to sign-up at the Front Desk. Bus departs Oct 19 from the Main Lobby BSTW at 7:30am and BSTE at 7:45am.

ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE OF SERVICE By HR Team

The Human Resources Team (HR) would like to thank the following employees for reaching an Anniversary Milestone of Service with Blue Skies of Texas. Thank you for serving Blue Skies’ residents with love and care throughout the years. We appreciate you!

Employee Anniversary Date

Years of Service

Department

Melissa Saenz Oct 1 1 Dining Services – West

Jeremy Elano Oct 2 10 Maintenance – East

Ruben Reyes Oct 2 10 Maintenance – West

Florence Carter Oct 5 20 The Mission –HSC

Veronica Garcia Oct 10 5 Daycare

Graciela Mann Oct 12 1 Environmental Services - West

Dustin Smith Oct 24 5 Finance

Andra Griffin Oct 24 5 Dining Services – West

Jimmy Flores Oct 25 25 Freedom House

Nicole Byrd Oct 26 1 Freedom House

Richard Crawford Oct 26 1 Resident Services – West

THANK YOU By Paula Qualls, The Vista Activity Coordinator

Many thanks to the two outstanding individuals who have enhanced the back patio with their creative thoughts and efforts. The residents have really enjoyed the new flowers and upgraded stands. Thanks to Susan Shumaker and Al Buie.



MAINTENANCE

STAFF

CATERED LIVING By Mercedes Cruz, Catered Living Manager

Tips For Cleaning Golf Cart Windshields - Looking to clean

your windshield on your golf cart? Excellent! Remember though, since golf cart windshields are predominately made of acrylic, you cannot use regular Windex to clean these windshields. If you decide to use Windex or another ammonia based window cleaner, then it will likely

damage your golf cart windshield. Acrylic glass windshields can easily be scratched from the use of harsh cleaners and scrubbers. Once damage has been done to a golf cart windshield, it is hard to undo the scratches and cloudy haze left from damaging cleaners and scrubbers. If you have any other additional golf cart maintenance or cleaning questions, contact us at 210-568-3285. The Catered Living office is located within the Maintenance office (Lower Level, Tower3). We would love to hear from you!

PEST CONTROL SCHEDULE By Mercedes Cruz, System Coordinator

Friday, Oct 4: Friday, Oct 11:

Tower Apts– 631-638, 641-648, 441-448

Tower Apts– 611-618, 621-628 Cottages– 2300 – 2400 Cottages– 2500 – 2600

Specials– Village Center, Kitchen, The Vista – Office & A Wing

Specials– Exterior Main Bldg. (Tower)

Ranch Homes– 837, 838, 839, 840 Ranch Homes– 841, 843, 845

Friday, Oct 18: Friday, Oct25:

Tower Apts– 711-718, 721-728

Tower Apts– 731-738, 741-748

Cottages– 2700 Cottages– 2800

Specials– Liberty House, The Vista – B & C Wing

Specials– Freedom House – Int./Ext.

Ranch Homes– 847, 851, 853, 855, Basketball, Tennis, Bocce, Cabana/Restroom

Ranch Homes– 857, 859, Pavilion 2



BOB’S BLOG By B b

Bob just returned from another mini vacation. We went to Williams, Arizona to take the double steam engine from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, Bob had to stay in the “pokey” while we took the train ride. This year Bob was excited because his “sister” came along for the trip. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Bob’s 10th Annual Birthday Bash on Friday, Oct 4, starting at 10am in the Main Lobby. Stop by and help Bob celebrate his 10th birthday with a complementary piece of birthday cake!!



AIR FORCE VILLAGES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Estate of Col Charles A. Roberts

White Elephant at Village East

provided amazing charitable gifts of $10,000 or more from August 28 – September 24.

We are also grateful to the following donors who provided generous support! BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND

BLUE SKIES CHARITABLE FUND (cont’d.)

Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III Maj and Mrs. Robert T. Smith Col and Mrs. Robert Certain Mrs. Hellen F. Steadman Col and Mrs. Don Christian Col Yale F. Trustin Lt Col and Mrs. Melvin V. Corley, Jr. Lt Col and Mrs. Thad W. Crooks AF WIDOWS ENDOWMENT Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Mrs. Irene L. Carson Mrs. Phyllis DeWitt Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Col John Fucik Col Sharon Freeto and SMSgt Bill Irwin Col and Mrs. Richard D. Hoover Col John Fucik Maj and Mrs. Robert B. Knapp Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kruger Mrs. Lorraine Hale Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Martin CW4 and Mrs. Carl Hallada Lt Col and Mrs. Mike Morris Col and Mrs. Roger W. Hansen Gen and Mrs. Thomas M. Ryan, Jr. Lt Col Robert W. Lamb Mrs. Sandra L. Terry Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Lt Col Bill Linn AF WIDOWS FUND Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Mrs. Connie S. Bacon Col Jerry E. Marshall Ms. Anne Clark Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Mr. Gary Connor Gen and Mrs. William V. McBride Mr. Eric Dewell Mrs. Katharine D. McNicholas Maj Gen and Mrs. Lawrence D. Garrison Lt Col and Mrs. Charley L. Michel Lt Col Jayant Mahajan Col and Mrs. William G. Neubrand Col Jerry E. Marshall CMSgt Paul Nordstrom Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Mrs. Joann Oldham Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty Mrs. Mary L. Orbock Mr. Korey Mundell Maj Gen and Mrs. William E. Overacker Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Col and Mrs. Herbert J. Peck, Jr. Lt Col Wm J. and Mrs. Renu Pollock Mr. and Mrs. James E. Pierson Mr. Matthew Robinson Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Mr. Julius Romasanta Dr. and Mrs. Leonardo Profenna Col and Mrs. Rollin S. Siefken



AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT, AUG. 28 – SEPT. 24 (cont’d.) AF WIDOWS FUND (cont’d.) THE MISSION at Village East (cont’d.) Mr. Michael Suberly Mrs. Yvonne R. Schott Wright-Patterson Officers' Spouses' Club Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling COVENANT FUND VILLAGE WEST FUND Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III Mrs. Mary L. Orbock Lt Col and Mrs. Thomas P. Craig, Jr. Ms. Jill Garza THE VISTA at Village West Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Mrs. Shirley A. Benner Maj and Mrs. Howard McDonald CONCERT SERIES FREEDOM HOUSE FUND Lt Col and Mrs. Edward V. Albert III Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Collin Col John Fucik Mrs. Lenore Evans Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Mrs. Lorraine Hale Col and Mrs. Roger W. Hansen Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Kniker Col Ben B. Hoskins Col and Mrs. Joel E. Lichtenstein Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Col Jerry E. Marshall Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore Lt Gen and Mrs. Michael D. McGinty Col and Mrs. John E. Tucker Col and Mrs. Buzz Parkhill Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Col and Mrs. Rollin S. Siefken Maj Gerald B. Stepman FREEDOM HOUSE RESEARCH FUND Col Yale F. Trustin Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Maj and Mrs. Allen Wesson HOSPICE CARE MARY O. WOLANIN ENDOWMENT Maj Gen Lewis G. Curtis Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Mrs. Nan A. Smith Col and Mrs. Allan J. Perry Lt Col Anthony F. Santacroce VILLAGE EAST FUND Maj and Mrs. John W. Yingling Col and Mrs. George D. Burgess Col John Fucik HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND Maj Clara C. Johnson Maj Gen and Mrs. Jerrold P. Allen Dr. David Leas and Dr. Maria Leas Mrs. Scottie M. Bridges Sew 'N Sews at Village East Col and Mrs. Don Christian Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Mrs. L. Kelly Dixon Mrs. Dorothy Jo Dobbs THE MISSION at Village East Col and Mrs. Wayne Erwin Col John Fucik Mrs. Lorraine Hale



AFV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION REPORT, AUG. 28 – SEPT. 24 (cont’d.)

HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND (cont’d.) HIGH FLIGHT CENTER FUND (cont’d.) Mrs. Gayl K. Ganskow Col Yale F. Trustin Col and Mrs. Max Giovannini Mrs. Patricia S. Wagner in memory of Col Albert Hale, Jr. Maj and Mrs. Frederick W. Glauner EMPLOYEE EMERGENCY FUND Mrs. Lorraine Hale Mrs. Anne A. Bowbeer CW4 and Mrs. Carl Hallada Col and Mrs. George D. Burgess Col and Mrs. Donald J. Hallager Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter Mrs. Lyn M. Henderson Ms. Marla Casanova Maj Gen and Mrs. Don Logeman Mrs. Ann Christie Mrs. Geraldine E. Martin Lt Col Kathleen and Mr. Jesse Estrada Lt Col and Mrs. James D. Martin Col John Fucik Maj and Mrs. Clyde C. McCullough, Jr. Mrs. Sandra Gonzalez in memory of Joseph McCullough CW4 and Mrs. Carl Hallada and Clyde McCullough Sr. Col and Mrs. Mike Kulikowski Lt Col and Mrs. Ronald N. Moore Maj and Mrs. Louis W. Matamoros Col and Mrs. Buzz Parkhill Mrs. Nelle M. Pope Col and Mrs. Thomas Reedy Lt Col and Mrs. Bob Rutledge Col and Mrs. Larry J. Runge Mrs. Jane Stuart Mrs. Sandy Shull Capt Joseph C. Wychunas Col and Mrs. Stump Sowada Lt Col and Mrs. Norris S. Wynne Mrs. Cynthia Yanez

We offer a special thank you to those individuals listed below who donated through the Protestant Church in September

to benefit the High Flight Center:

Maj Gen and Mrs. Gary Alkire Dr. and Mrs. William H. Jacobs Maj and Mrs. Kenneth F. Andrews, Jr. Maj and Mrs. Clyde C. McCullough, Jr. Lt Col and Mrs. James M. Conner Col and Mrs. William. G. Neubrand Dr. and Mrs. LeBaron W. Dennis Dr. Valerie Rieke CMSgt and Mrs. Michael L. Farino Mrs. Sandy Shull

As always, we are sincerely grateful for our anonymous donors!

Due to the deadline for this month’s resident newsletters, those who have made gifts after September 24 will be recognized in the following report. Thank you!

We make every effort to prepare a complete and accurate donor listing. If you detect an error, please contact the AFVCF office (568-3211) so that we can correct our records.

Thank you.



RESIDENTS’ CORNER

STAFF

Pictured L-R: John Hutcherson, Daniel Guerrero and Jerry Hardy

WITH GRATITUDE By The McLaren & Vorce Families

The relatives of June McLaren wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Blue Skies family. From her wonderful caregivers to the administration at the Vista, June was cared for with love and dignity, a gift we are deeply grateful for. We appreciate her many friends who shared stories with us, reflected on her life, remembered and honored her. We are so thankful for your many kindnesses, the condolences and support that we received. Your sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be gratefully remembered and appreciated.

ROTARY CLUB RECOGNITION By Bill Jacobs

On Tuesday, Sep 10, Daniel Guerrero, BSTW Dining Room Hospitality Manager, was recognized for “Service Above Self” by the Rotary Club of San Antonio West. The service organization includes a number of Blue Skies residents and used the annual visit of Rotary District Governor John Hutcherson to present the award. Rotary meets here Tuesday noon, and residents are invited to participate in its meetings.

CELEBRATION OF 229 YEARS OF HONORED SERVICE

By Jeanne McNamara, Flotilla Commander/BSTW Resident

Each year on Aug 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year she was 229 years young! At Blue Skies, Flotilla 7-4, USCG Auxiliary carries on their many missions and traditions by holding an annual Coast Guard (CG) Birthday picnic. Members of the flotilla and their families met on Aug 3, at the Gazebo located on the property of BSTW for fun and fellowship. In addition, local “Coasties” from our Blue Skies Community, Mrs. Kathy Bader (wife of CAPT Ernie Bader, USCG

Academy, ’57 [deceased]) and CAPT Pasquale ‘Pat’ Benigno were able to be with us along with special guest, Rear Admiral James Rendon and his wife, Felicitas (Feli). Flotilla 7-4 would now like to welcome VADM Kent Williams and his wife Geraldine – new residents of Blue Skies to our local CG family.

FISHING IN THE BSTW LAKES By Layne Perelli

Did you know you and your guests may fish in any of the five lakes at Blues Skies West year-round? Our lakes are well stocked with good-sized Bass and plenty of



scrappy Blue Gills. Come take advantage of one of Blue Skies most enjoyable attractions. The BSTW Fishing Club will be happy to provide fishing tackle, instructions and a guide to anyone new to fishing. The club will also assist anyone with special needs or physical limitations. We are also available to assist residents of The Vista or Liberty House. Our Club house is co-located with the Model Hobby Shop, and we are always looking for new club members. A fishing license is not required. “Catch and release” is recommended, using barbless hooks. Species size limits are posted at the lakes. Or just come out, and watch us feed the fish. You can volunteer to help feed if you are looking for a fun activity! Note, upcoming event! Fishing is a great activity for your grandkids, and we are planning a special fishing tournament with prizes for them in November (anyone fishing under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Stay tuned for more details. For more information or to help feed the fish, contact Layne Perelli or Russ McCarthy (see Resident Roster). Tight lines!

VOTING IN TEXAS MADE EASY By Ellen Alkire

There are three ways to vote in Texas - early voting, vote by mail and voting on Election Day. There are two ways to vote early in Texas - in person at one of the many early voting sites in and around Bexar County, or by mail. Either option will eliminate waiting in line on Election Day. In Person: Early voting usually runs two weeks before Election Day. Registered voters may vote early at any convenient polling location within Bexar County. You do not need to state a reason to vote early. The nearest early voting site to the Village is Johnston Library, 6307 Sun Valley Drive. By Mail: Voting by mail is available to elderly voters and voters with physical disabilities. Applications for a ballot by mail must be submitted to: Bexar County Elections Department, 1103 S. Frio #100, San Antonio, TX 78207 no earlier than two months before Election Day and no later than 11 days before. Call 210-335-0362 to obtain an application. Voting on Election Day at the Village takes place in CC1&2 from 7am to 7pm. Be sure to bring your photo ID.

GREAT COURSES DISCUSSION GROUP By Allan Novak

The Great Courses Discussion Group at the Castroville Library is currently offering a course entitled “Archaeology: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Sites.” This course is produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society and taught by renowned archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Eric H. Cline, Ph.D. The course introduces viewers to more than 20 of the most significant archaeological sites, through which we are given insights into history, science, and the technology of archaeology. The course is presented in the format of video lectures followed by brief



discussion periods. There is no cost and new participants are welcome at any time. Join us at the Library on Monday evenings, 6:30-8pm. For more information, contact the Library at 830-931-4095.

DRAC ELECTIONS IN SEPTEMBER By Bill Ball, DRAC Secretary

Starting in 2020, the Dining Room Advisory Council (DRAC) will have eighteen representatives - two from each of the nine major population areas (no at-large positions anymore). DRAC members stand for election every year, so all positions are open, but some residents have served so long they are not eligible in 2020. The following DRAC representatives have reached their term limits, and we thank them for their many years of service:

Tom Reedy Kathy Bader Buzz Trustin Joan Leydon Mike Slominski Bill Wilkins Gina Skucas Marilyn Goff Ritchie Seymour

We need residents to bring their energy and ideas on Dining Services to DRAC to continue the progress we have made this year; so we are asking for volunteers to become candidates for representing the residents in their area. This month we will begin putting out flyers to publicize the need for new residents to join DRAC, with elections to take place in September/October. Please submit a Notice of Intent To Stand For Election. These forms will be available at the front desk starting in September. Residents for each area must submit their forms to the front desk collection box by Oct 1, to become a candidate.

GADABOUTS By Melissa Sandifer

Join the Gadabouts as we visit the La Fonda on Main restaurant for a time of good food, fun and fellowship on Wednesday, Oct 2. All widows, widowers, singles and caregivers are invited to join us. Please check in with your hostesses, Andrea and Melissa Sandifer at 10:30am. The bus will depart at 10:45am. Please sign up no later than noon on Monday, Sep 30.

HANDBELLS By Martha Wesson

We will begin playing once again on Thursdays, from 10-11am in the Art Room. New people are needed to help us play the second octave of bells that were prepared this summer. If you have a sense of rhythm, can read music and like to have fun, come join us for just one hour of dedicated time a week to enjoy creating beautiful music as a team. Call Rita Schmitt for more information (see Resident Roster).

SMART DRIVER COURSE By Jim Kniker

The next course is Friday, Oct 4, 12:30-5pm in the Roadrunner Lounge. AARP has dedicated considerable time and resources to creating the best possible Driving Safety course using extensive

curriculum research. The Smart Driver Course features the most informative and relevant content from previous editions – updated to reflect the latest driver safety



and transportation innovations – bundled with fresh information based on new research, expert recommendations and volunteer and participant insights. Most auto insurance companies give a premium discount to those who complete the course. You must attend the course once every three years to be eligible for the discount. The cost of the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Sign-up sheets are in CC3.

VISTA VOLUNTEERS By Red Natkin

The Vista Volunteers will meet in CC2 on Monday, Oct 7, at 1pm; this will be the first meeting after the summer break. All Vista Volunteer committee heads are requested to attend; current VISTA volunteers and residents interested in becoming a volunteer are more than welcome and strongly encouraged to participate. This will also be announced on the in-house channel and in the weekly calendar of events. The remaining meetings for 2019 will be on Monday, Nov 4, and Monday, Dec 2.

RESIDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2019 By Tom Reedy, Secretary

The Resident Council consists of elected representatives from nine Independent Living areas. If you are interested in serving, pick up a “Notice of Intent to Stand for Election” form at the Front Desk. Complete the form and return it to the ballot box, adjacent to the Front Desk, by noon, Wednesday, Oct 9. Current elected members who have served less than three terms and who wish to serve in 2020 are also required to submit the “Notice of Intent to Stand for Election” document.

RESIDENTS’ PHOTOS By Ruth Ann Taylor & Tom Ryan

All new residents are invited to come to the Helen LeMay Room Wednesday, Oct 9, at 10am in the morning to have your photo made to put on the Residents’ Picture Board in the hallway. Mike Westwood and Ruth Ann Taylor will be ready to take photos of new residents, and all other residents, who would like a new picture of themselves. Call Ellen Alkire or Ruth Ann Taylor for appointments (see Resident Roster).

OCTOBER BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

By Vicki Fowler

Who: All BST West residents and guests are invited When: Wednesday, Oct 9, Hosted Cocktails at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm Theme: Octoberfest Entertainment: All Mixed Up Band Menu: German Tomato Salad, Beef Rouladen, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, German Red Cabbage, Soft Pretzel Nuggets & Apfelpfannkuchen (German Apple Tart) dessert. (A special diet alternative entrée is offered. Sign-up sheet is located in CC3.)



Pictures: Lily or Shock Shockley will be available to take the Birthday & Anniversary pictures at 4:30pm in the Helen LeMay Room.

Seating Time: Doors open for regular seating at 6pm. Those needing extra time for seating may enter at 5:45pm Decorations: TBA Suggested Dress: Fall colors or Lederhosen Reservations: The Reservation Chairpersons are Patricia McCarthy and Bonnie Gardner. Please follow directions and everyone is guaranteed a seat. All those planning to attend, including guests, must sign the list in the CC3 room. The list will be picked up at 1pm on Friday, Oct 4, or earlier if the 300 seating limit is reached. If you need to cancel after 1pm Friday, please call Patricia McCarthy or Bonnie Gardner (see Resident Roster for phone numbers). Important: If you cancel after 1pm Monday, Oct 7, please call the Dining Services Office (210-568-3232). Table Reservations: To make a table reservation, call Patricia McCarthy or Bonnie Gardner (see Resident Roster for phone numbers). Table reservations are limited to eight. Come alone and be seated with other interesting people. Reservations are needed for the Singles & Caregivers table. Reservations are not taken through the Dining Room for this event. Each person must sign up including guests. Hosted Cocktails: Cocktail Hour for all BST West residents and guests will be held in the CC rooms from 5-6pm. Hosts for the evening will wear colorful and distinctive name tags. The list of hosts provided by the Chair, Buzz Parkhill includes: Ingrid Bowden, Barry & Sandra Howard, Paul & Inge Landry, Shirley Martin, Alice Mechling, Jean Miller, Mike & Muriel Morris, Russ Newman, Buzz & Ellen Parkhill, Peggi Parkhill, Jim & Claudia Pierson, Jeannie Robinson, Tom & Penny Ryan, Andrea Sandifer, Jean Sherrill, Shock & Lily Shockley, Nan Smith, Patricia (Tita) Smith, Sherri Ulring, Richard & Barbara Weir.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AIR FORCE PRESENTATION

By Milly Smith

On Monday, Oct 14 at 2pm in the Roadrunner Lounge, a representative from the Air Force Museum Foundation will be delighted to present information about the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ and its role to preserve and share our USAF heritage. Current plans include the opportunity to see reproductions of archival material not normally on display at the Museum. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ is the world’s largest military aviation museum. The Museum has more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles amid over 19 acres of indoor exhibit space, highlighting the people and events from the Wright brothers to the Space Age and beyond. If you plan to attend, we ask you to please RSVP to Michelle Serna in the Development Office (210-568-3290; [email protected]) by Wednesday, Oct 9. We hope you can join us!

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“NIGHT TURNED INTO DAY EVENT” By Bill Overacker

Sunday, Sep1, marked the 160th anniversary of the Carrington Event when the Earth was enveloped by an aurora borealis illuminating the night skies. This was the strongest geomagnetic storm known to have hit Earth since the 14th century. Richard Carrington, a British astronomer, viewed a huge sun spot complex from which a gigantic solar flare erupted interacting with the Earth’s magnetosphere and havoc ensued! Telegraph wire experienced increased voltage

delivering shocks to its operators and igniting fires. The energy of this event is estimated at 10 billion atomic bombs! Since 1859, 19 minor geometric storms have been recorded. A solar event of this magnitude today would cause widespread electrical disruptions, black-outs and severe damage to the electric grid. Fortunately, our Space Weather Satellites monitor geometric storms and provide alerts to minimize damage. Sun spots have a marked effect on radio communication as it affects radio propagation conditions significantly. This is another interesting aspect of being an amateur radio operator. All are invited to the next BST Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday, Oct 17, at 11:30am in Room CC1. Please contact Joel Lichtenstein for more information. 73—(Best regards in Ham language).

THRIFT SHOP CHRISTMAS SALE By The Thrift Shop Team

Do all your Christmas shopping at BST West!!! We have gifts, trees, lights, ornaments, wreaths, cards, holiday clothes and so much more. Date: Friday, Oct 18

Time: 7am – 1:30pm Place: Cottage #1405

RED HATS LUNCHEON By Sherri Urling & Esther Figueroa

The Friday, Oct 18, 11am Red Hats Luncheon will be held at Laguna Café, 8403 TX-151#110. The bus will leave the Main Lobby at 10:30am. Please be in the Lobby at 10:15am to check in with hostesses Sherri Ulring and Esther Figueroa. Sign up by Wednesday, Oct 16 at noon. Hope to see you there!

THRIFT SHOP DONATIONS By The Thrift Shop Team

Our residents have been very generous this year, and we thank each and everyone who has contributed to our success. Our storage areas are now full, and we are unable to accept any donations at The Thrift Shop from Saturday, Oct 19 until Thursday, Jan 2. If you are moving to another apartment at Blue Skies, please stop by Resident Services to see if we can possibly help you in any way.



Our furniture sales continue as normal. Please call Susan Shumaker (see Resident Roster) if you have any furniture to donate.

FOLLIES ALERT By Marcia Tinsley

Due to the Freedom House remodeling in October, the rehearsal scheduled for Oct 18, has been cancelled. However, we will rehearse on Sunday, Oct 20. This will be a full rehearsal, no costumes, in the Main Dining Room at 3pm. Please be there at 3pm so we can start promptly at 3:30pm. Dress rehearsal, in costume, will be on Friday, Nov 1, at 2pm. Please be there at 1:30pm so we can begin promptly at 2pm. Expect bedlam on the first rehearsal. The Dress Rehearsal should be a run-through and will be more like a good performance. Thanks for participating; everyone will love you. P.S. Be sure and put these dates on your calendar!

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA LUNCHEON By Jim Conner

Thursday, Oct 24, at 11 am, Blue Skies of Texas Satellite and Alamo Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will have a luncheon in the Sky Lounge at Blue Skies East. All members of MOAA and other interested residents are invited to attend. The guest speaker will be Maj Gen John DeGoes, Commander 59thA Medical Wing and JBSA Lackland. To make your reservation for this event, you must go to the MOAA Alamo Chapter website to sign up for the luncheon, http://www.alamomoaa.org/, or call 210-288-9955. Bus transportation will be available leaving at 10:30am.

LSC “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S” DINNER By Lee Wells

The Lackland Spouses Club (LSC) will be hosting a Dinner at the Gateway Club on Thurs, Oct 24, from 6–9 pm. The cost of the dinner will be $25, and your spouses are encouraged to attend. The theme will be “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Wear your black dress if possible. A fashion show from the Thrift Shop and a raffle by Ways & Means is sure to be fun. The menu is a sit-down dinner with a choice of London broil or chicken plate. Dessert is cheesecake with strawberry or caramel topping. There will be a complementary bus to take us to the club. Blue Skies Members of the LSC must make your reservation to attend by signing up in the BST East or West Activity book in your respective CC Room by noon on Monday, Oct 21. I will check the sign-up sheets and submit your reservation at this time. No cancellations after this date. The bus will depart BSTW at 5:30pm and BSTE at 5:45pm. The return pickup will be 9pm. Please contact Lee Wells (see Resident Roster) if you have any questions.

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SPECIAL CONCERT COMING By Ginny Hallager

On Friday, Oct 25, at 3 pm in the Lobby of BSTW, The Red Fiddler will be performing. Gabriel Wheaton, the grandnephew of Don and Ginny Hallager, is a young musician from Los Angeles making a U.S. Tour this fall playing in venues across the nation. Gabriel is a classically trained violinist who has put a marvelous twist to his performances by using a looper pedal, which records his previous instrumental samples and becomes the background music for his songs. He composes, plays and delights audiences with fantastic

rhythms. Come, and be a part of this new experience in the music world. For more information about this unique performer, go to “Gabriel Wheaton” on the Web to view and hear his many YouTube performances to whet your appetite.

GARDEN CLUB NEWS By Jim Conner

The Blue Skies West Garden Club has been busy this summer; first Gary Alkire volunteered to arrange for a much needed concrete pad to be poured under our pergola. He jumped on the task and had it completed before we had turned around. It looks great and will keep that area much neater. Next, Charlie Michel offered to set up a delivery of crushed limestone rock to be banked along the edges of the new pad to provide easy access and control weeds. He set up a delivery and sent out a call for fellow gardeners to help shovel the rock into place. Cheerful volunteers were there on Sep 19 when the rock arrived and within an hour they had moved the pile into place and raked it smooth.

On Friday, Oct 25, at 10 am, David Rodriguez, Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service, will give a presentation in the BSTW Roadrunner Lounge to continue his very popular presentation of last year on gardening and container plants. This presentation is open to anyone interested.

There are still some garden plots available for any Blue Skies residents wishing to try their hand at working the soil; contact Jim Conner for details (see Resident Roster).

RESIDENTS’ CONCERT SERIES By Ginny Hallager

Here they come! Welcome back Sasha Moutouzkine and his wife, Chloe, for another afternoon of incredible music. They will be performing on Sunday, Oct 27 at 3pm in the Lobby of BSTW. You’ve been enthralled with their music for years, and once again they are returning “home” to bring us music that will touch us and bring us to our feet. Join your neighbors for this unforgettable opportunity to hear our own “world renowned musicians,” Sasha on piano and Chloe on the violin.

OCTOBER GATEWAY CLUB APPRECITION NIGHT By Ken Wells

"Appreciation Night" will be the last (fifth) Tuesday, Oct 29, at the Lackland Gateway Club. It will return to the fourth Tuesday of January, April and July. Appreciation Nights not held in November or December. The cost is $12.50 for club members and



$15.50 for non-members. Good food - great price. The menu features prime rib with Burgundy au jus (carved), stuffed turkey breast with champagne mushroom sauce, baked tilapia stuffed with crab meat and topped with shrimp and a white wine sauce. In addition, a build-your-own salad bar, vegetables and desserts are included in the menu. DJ LJU will be providing music for your listening and dancing pleasure. All Blue Skies of Texas residents are welcome, and club members may use their discount coupons. A sign-up sheet for the bus is in the Activity Signup Booklet in CC Rooms at both campuses. Please sign-up no later than Monday, Oct 28, at noon to ride the bus. If you have signed up for the bus but have decided to drive, or can no longer go, please remove your name from the list by Oct 28. The bus will depart BST West at 4:30pm and pick up BST East participants at 4:45pm. Return trip will depart the club at 7pm. There is no transportation charge for this event.

THRIFT SHOP NEWS By The Thrift Shop Team

We've stayed open all year so… we will be closed for the month of November as we will be on vacation. The Thrift Shop’s December schedule: Friday, Dec 6 - Half (1/2) Price Sale

Friday, Dec 13 - Brown Bag Day (Buy a bag for $1 and fill it up)

Friday, Dec 20 - Everything is Free!

ELECTION By Ellen Alkire

The next regularly scheduled election for the State of Texas is Tuesday, Nov 5. Be sure you are registered to vote in Bexar County. If you are not registered to vote in Bexar County voting Precinct 1081, which is the Village precinct, be sure to complete the Voter Registration Card and mail it in. These applications are

available on top of the Internal Mail Box. You need to be registered to vote in Precinct 1081 at least 30 days prior to the next election. Once you have registered to vote, Bexar County Elections Department will send you, via mail, a Voter Registration Card. If in doubt whether or not you are registered, you can go online to www.bexar.org/elections. Click on "check your voter registration," enter your date of birth and your address number (use 5100), click on check registration. If you are registered it will show your name and voting precinct. If not, complete a Voter Registration Card and mail in. In doubt, call Bexar County Elections at 210-335-0362. Need assistance, please feel free to call me (see Resident Roster).

GADABOUTS By Sherri Ulring

Gadabouts on Wednesday, Nov 6, at 11am, will be held at La Esquinita Mexican Restaurant located at 14624 Shepherd Rd. The bus will leave the Main Lobby at 10:30am. Please be in the Lobby by 10:15am to check in with hostess Sherri Ulring. Sign up by noon, Monday, Nov 4. Hope to see you all there!

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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY By Jim Conner

On Monday, Nov 11 at 11am there will be a Veterans Day Ceremony at BSTW by our main flagpole. This year’s Honoree will be Maj Gen (USAF Ret.) Abe Dreiseszun, for his participation in the first daylight bombing raid over occupied Europe. If you would like to honor him you can do so by making a contribution to the AF Villages Charitable Foundation. Forms for submitting your gift are available at the Front Desk, Corporate Offices or contract Jim Conner. On your gift please note it is in honor of Abe Dreiseszun. He will be presented a certificate with names of the contributors by our CEO, Darrell Jones. Our Distinguished Guests for this Ceremony will be the residents of The Vista, Liberty House and all WWII veterans. A separate ceremony will be held at the Freedom House Lobby at 1pm for Freedom House residents. All Blue Skies West residents and staff are encouraged to attend, and Blue Skies East residents are welcome to join us. If you are a veteran and have a uniform or any part of it that is symbolic of your service, please wear it. The first part of the ceremony will recognize our departed residents; then the Air Force National Champion Junior ROTC Drill Team from John Jay High School will perform followed with songs by the Village Voices. After the ceremony, please visit with our Distinguished Guests and the JROTC cadets. The cadets will be eating lunch with us in the Dining room, and we will need singles/couples to host one or two cadets. If you are interested in hosting a cadet, please call/email me (see Resident Roster). In case of rain or cold weather the ceremony will be held in the BSTW Main Lobby.

ATTENTION ALL ARTISANS By Kathleen Andrews

The Arts and Crafts Fair will be on Friday, Nov 22, from 10am-3pm in the Blue Skies West Lobby. If you wish to reserve a table, please call Kathleen Andrews for an application form (see Resident Roster). The deadline for returning a signed application is Thursday, Oct 31. This is an excellent opportunity for our newcomers to display and/or sell some of their creations.

ACTIVITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL 2020 BUDGET

By Duane Young, ACC Chair

The Activities Coordinating Council (ACC) 2020 budget process will begin in early October 2019, when I send instructions and forms to each Activity Chairperson. According to ACC Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Budget Requests will be returned by Nov 4, for review by the ACC Budget Committee. Thursday, Dec 5, at 3pm, is the annual meeting of the ACC in the Roadrunner Lounge. Members will review each budget request, and vote for or against approval. Officers of the ACC will be elected for 2020.



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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 2019 By Susan R Griffith

Save the Date - Save the Date - Save the Date

Okay, okay, everyone knows the date for New Year's Eve - Dec 31, which is on a Tuesday this year. But, we want you to save the date for an evening of music, dancing and enjoying your Blue Skies West friends. The music by DJ Big Daddy Dean will have an international flavor. Extra fun will be provided by raffles and

interactive activities. As in the past, the party is in the Main Dining Room from 9pm-1am. Groups of all sizes are welcome. Guests will bring their own snacks, drinks and decorations. Each table will have a muted, flameless candle centerpiece. Ice and ice buckets will be provided. More details will be available in the November Roadrunner.

JEWISH SERVICES INFORMATION

Sabbath Eve Service meeting is held on Fridays at 4:30pm at Lackland’s Airmen Memorial Chapel.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH By Dougie Clarke

There is an Episcopal Service with the Holy Eucharist every Thursday at 3pm in the High Flight Chapel.

CATHOLIC NEWS By Annie Moore

Reminder, All Saints Day – Holy Day of Obligation, Friday, Nov 1, Mass at 11am

Saturdays - 11am Mass (For Sunday, by special dispensation of the Archbishop) in the High Flight Chapel

Second Saturday of the Month – Birthdays & Anniversaries will be recognized with a special blessing at the Saturday Mass

Saturdays/Sundays - Freedom House: Catholic residents will be visited, beginning about 1:30pm, with Holy Communion and prayers

Wednesdays - 9am Mass in High Flight Chapel. Following the first Wednesday Mass every month, Coffee & Theology will be held in the Roadrunner Lounge

Wednesdays – Sep-May, 3pm, Rosary in the Blessed Sacrament Room

Third Tuesdays – 10am, Catholic Council meets in Conference Room #110. Guests are welcome!



First Thursdays – 1pm, Knights of Columbus Council 10593, Blue Skies Round Table in Conference Room #110. The Round Table meets on the first Thursday of each month. All Knights are invited to attend whether they belong to Council 10593 or not. Any man interested in joining the Knights is also welcome to attend.

Fridays – Adoration 1-5pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

St. Vincent de Paul, Castroville – First Saturday Donations

Pastoral Care - To meet privately with a priest for Reconciliation or Anointing, please contact Deacon Pat Benigno. Hospitals have a Catholic priest available; so ask a staff member to contact him.

Spiritual Direction - Fr. Rich Bendorf, OFM, is available for spiritual counseling by appointment. If you are interested, contact him by text or email.

AFV II PROTESTANT CHURCH By Carmen Perez, Church Secretary

Protestant Services: High Flight Chapel Willow Chapel 9:30am & 9:30am and 11am Freedom House 10:45am & Liberty House (Thurs 10:30am) Oct 6 W. Knutson D. Figueroa Oct 13 G. Richardson D. Figueroa Oct 20 W. Knutson W. Knutson Oct 27 D. Figueroa G. Richardson

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Freedom House Worship Service – Held each Sunday at 10:45am, with Communion. All are always welcome.

Liberty House Worship Service – Held each Thursday at 10:30am. All are welcome. Communion is held the second Thursday of each month.

Bible Study and Weekday Service Schedule: Tuesday Morning Bible Study – 9am in CC3 has resumed. For more information, please contact Connie Wyckoff (see Resident Roster).

Wednesday Mid-week Service – Held in the Willow Chapel, located in The Vista, at 10am. For more information, call the church office 210-568-3372 or Pastor Gil at 210-262-9550.

Ladies’ Bible Study – Resumed on Wednesdays, at 10am in the Theatre on the third floor of Liberty House. This seven-session study entitled “One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land” is presented by Priscilla Shirer, video Bible teacher, and facilitated by Ginny Hallager. Workbooks are available for $13 each. For more information, contact Ginny or Jo Dobbs (see Resident Roster).

Bible Study Fellowship – Meets each Thursday at 10am in Room 112. For more information, please contact Paddy Farino and Vickie Phelps.



Liberty House Bible Study – Meets on the first floor of Liberty House every Thursday at 3pm. Join us as we study how Scripture applies to our lives today. The public is invited. For more information, contact Dan Corcoran (see Resident Roster).

Interested In Joining AFV II Protestant Church? – If you desire to unite with the Air Force Village II Protestant Church, you may transfer your membership by letter or statement, request dual membership, whereby you retain membership in your present church. If you do not belong to a church, you may join by profession of faith; you may also join by reaffirmation of faith. For more information, please speak to one of the Pastors.

BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP By Vickie Phelps & Paddy Farino

Our second year of Bible Study and Fellowship here at Blue Skies will be held each Thursday, at 10am in room 112. We will study, apply and share lesson in Acts and the Letters of the Apostles, seeing evidence of God’s spirit, the growth of His church and the unstoppable witness of His people. Mark your calendars, and plan to join us. If you have questions, please call Vickie or Paddy (see Resident Roster).

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY By Doug Stewart

The Protestant Church Board has approved Doug Stewart to present for all residents the History of Christianity DVD course designed by Dr. Timothy George, a well-known and respected historian, Dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University. The six sessions provide glimpses of some of the pivotal events in the spread of Christianity. Sketches of Christian figures who have significantly affected Christian history; thereby shaping the history of the world, are shown. Doug will divide the one-hour class time between the narration of the DVD topics and class discussion. The presentations will be on Friday mornings at 10am in CC3, as follows:

Oct 4 – The Age of Reason and Piety: The Church in Early Modern Times Oct 11 – City Set on a Hill: Christianity in the New World Oct 18 – Into All the World: Christian Movement in an Age of Uncertainty

SUNDAY EVENING SERIES By Pat Caruana

On the first Sunday of each month, we hold an evening video study of Ray Vander Laan’s archeology lectures on the Middle East and Biblical Israel. Lectures are held in the third floor theater of Liberty House at 7pm. Join us as we tour the ancient sights and listen to Mr. Vander Laan explain the historical significance of each site and how this history relates to Christian living today. Discussion time will follow.



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PRAY FOR UNCLE SAM By Pat Caruana

Residents, please pray for our nation on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 10am in the Helen LeMay Room. During that hour, you may come, pray and leave at any time; you don’t have to stay the entire hour. Uncle Sam needs our prayers!

BST WEST PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION By Tom Carter

Join us to play the fastest-growing sport in the USA and have some fun with other BST residents and guests. We play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the BST West tennis courts from 8-10am, weather permitting. Pickleball is played on a small court (about one-half of a tennis court), and provides seniors an ideal way to get exercise. Gender or strength is of no advantage in this sport. We have the required paddles, balls, nets, etc.; so come out, and we’ll provide instructions and show you how easy it is to play. For further information, contact Helen Vanderneck, Don & Debbie Christian, Keith & Susan Shumaker or Tom Carter. Also, indoor courts and Pickleball equipment are available at Lackland AFB Medina Annex Fitness Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Medina hours are Mon-Fri , 5am-9pm and Sat/Sun/Holidays, 8am-4pm.

BUNCO By Betty Chalfont

Ladies Bunco meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7pm in CC3. No prior knowledge of the game or experience is required! We just have a lot of fun getting together and laughter can definitely be heard down the hall! If you are interested in a fun-filled relaxing evening, come join us. If you have any questions, contact Betty Chalfont (see Resident Roster).

NATIONAL MAH JONGG LEAGUE By Gayl Ganskow

Unraveling the mystery of the tiles comes with patience and practice. We use the National Mah Jongg League method of play which is also known as the American version. After learning to interpret the Card of Hands, the game develops. What in the world is the Charleston? Bams, Craks and Dots are the main building tiles, but we also have Winds, Flowers, Dragons, and Jokers that play major roles. Come and enjoy! We play three times a week, no sign up, just show up. Playing Sessions: Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm in CC3, All B&A days - 2nd Wednesday of each month, Card Room 112 (Card Room is located across from the Thrift Shop, first floor) Fridays in CC3 from 1-3:30pm, and Saturdays in CC2 from 1-3:30pm.

BOCCE By David Capito

The Bocce court has been refurbished, and is now ready for the fun to start. If you are already a player and need a competitor, or are new to the game and need



instructions, give me a call (see Resident Roster). I have a roster of names that I can send you, or I will play with or show you the simple rules of the game. If you would like to be on the roster, give me a call. The bocce balls, rules of the game and scoreboard are in the building which is supposed to be open from 6am-10pm (court is lighted). If the room is locked, call the front desk for assistance. When the weather cools to a comfortable temperature, we will try to set up a playing schedule. Bocce is a very simple game played in many countries, especially Europe, so try it and you will be amazed at the fun and relaxation it provides. It definitely lowers my blood pressure!!!

BST WEST TENNIS By Buzz Trustin

We are blessed with one of the finest tennis courts in San Antonio, which includes excellent lighting for night use, and a contoured backboard and electric-powered ball machine. Join us for mixed doubles each Monday and Friday mornings. All levels are welcome, 2.5 to 4.0. Call Dan Collin, Helen Vanderneck or Buzz Trustin for details.

BRIDGE RESULTS By Ellen Parkhill, Reporter

Monday, Aug 26 1. K. Andrews/H. Elliott (slam) 2. J. Bigham/A. Wheeler 3. C. Wyckoff/A. Wesson 4. B. Christopherson/J. Wright Thursday Nite, Aug 29 1.B. Christopherson/A. Wood 2. P. Wagner/A. Wesson 3. A. Buie/B. Hood 4. Skucas slam: J. Kellogg/C. Wyckoff Monday, Sep 2 1. A. Wesson/C. Wyckoff (slam) 2. K. Andrews/H. Elliott (slam) 3. Christophersons 4. B. Hood/D. Skucas 5. G. Skucas/P. Wagner Thursday Nite, Sep 5 1.P. Wagner/A. Wesson (slam) 2. Skucas 3. B. Christopherson/A. Wood 4. I. Landry/P. Wright (slam) Monday, Sep 9 1.D. Neubrand/E. Parkhill 2. U. Fohlmeister/H. Lutz 3. L. Girton/J. Siefken 4. A. Wesson/C. Wyckoff 5. H. Elliott/E. Frisch Slam: S. Ambercrombie/B. Linn Thursday Nite, Sep 12 1. Parkhills (slam) 2. Skucas (slam) 3. G. Alloway/S. Ulring 4. J. Tuttle/A. Wesson (slam) Monday, Sep 16 I. Landry/J. Reedy 2. Christophersons 3. A. Wesson/C. Wyckoff 4. B. Hood/D. Skucas 5. H. Elliott/S. Ulring (slam) Thursday Nite, Sep 19 1.B. Christopherson/A. Wood 2. P. Wagner/A. Wesson 3. I. Landry/J. Reedy 4. B. Hood/R. McCarthy



WRIGHT PAT MAH JONGG By Martha Wesson

This has been another interesting month for the Wright Pat group in CC3 on Tuesday afternoons. Carolyn and Mary both won with Heavenly Gates, which is not an easy hand, but they were outdone by Frieda who came up with Dragon Snooze, an extremely specific combination of tiles. This is the first time any of us has won with Dragon Snooze in the last five years! On different days, two players had “almost” Hands from Heaven. A true Hand from Heaven requires a win on the very first tile discarded - which seldom happens. Frieda won on the second discard and Katherine on the third, which was cause for great excitement (we are all easily amused and have a great time together). Annie won Hand of the Day, #44, one day, and then Frieda won with #58 on another. Everyone is welcome to play, so stop by and see what it’s all about! See you at 1pm!

BST WEST BILLIARD ASSOCIATION NEWS By Mike Slominski

9-Ball, Tuesday, Sep 3: No scores 8-Ball, Saturday, Sep 7: Big day, six players. T-Man and Fingers won their first two games sending Ding Dong, Big John, Wild Bill and Big Dog to the lower level, and facing each other in game seven with Fingers going into the final. Meanwhile in the lower level, Big John defeated Wild Bill, Ding Dong forfeited his game to Big Dog and Big John moved into game nine by defeating Big Dog. T-Man resurfaced to face Big John in game nine and eventually faced Fingers again. Although T-Man won the first game, Fingers fought on and won the finals. Way to hang in there Fingers.

9-Ball, Tuesday, Sep 10: Barely four showed up. Ding Dong went on a rampage winning three games straight - to be today’s big winner. Ski, Wild Bill and T-Man were only sad spectators to the juggernaut. Well done, Dig Dong.

8-Ball, Saturday, Set 14: No scores again

9-Ball, Tuesday, Sep 17: Same four keep showing up. T-Man and Big John took out Wild Bill and Dig Dong in the first two games. That set them up in game three with T-Man coming out on top. Wild Bill and Dig Dong faced off in game four with Ding Dong advancing to game five against Big John. Big John survived Ding Dong, but couldn’t do the same to T-Man, who won the first game of the final to be Tuesday’s big winner. Well done, T-Man.



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Highlights of October Activities

Wednesday, Oct 2 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am, Bingo, Act. Room, 3:15pm

Thursday, Oct 3 - Church, Third Floor Lounge, 10:30am, Bible Study, Act. Room, 3pm

Friday, Oct 4 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am,

Making Ghost Lollipops, Act. Room 3:15pm

Saturday, Oct 5 - Ice Cream Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm

Sunday, Oct 6 - DVD of the Holy Land, LH Theater, 7pm

Monday, Oct 7 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am

Tuesday, Oct 8 - Mini Pumpkin Decorating, LH Activity, 3:15pm

Wednesday, Oct 9 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am, Bingo, Act. Room, 3:15pm



Sing-A-Long Strings, LH Lobby, 2:30pm


Tuesday, Oct 15 - LH Dining Out, 3:15pm

Wednesday, Oct 16 - Exercise w/Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am, Bingo, Act. Room, 3:15pm



Making Witches Broom Goodie Bags, Act. Room, 3:15pm

Saturday, Oct 19 - Ice Cream Social, LH Lobby, 3:15pm


Tuesday, Oct 22 -Craft Day, LH Activity, 3:15pm

Wednesday, Oct 23 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am,

Bingo, Activities Room, 3:15pm


Friday, Oct 25 - Exercise with Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am, Spooky Social, LH Lobby, 2pm


Wednesday, Oct 30 - Exercise w/Kathie, LH Lounge, 10am, Bingo, Act. Room, 3:15pm

Thursday, Oct 31- Trick or Treat w/ Daycare Kids, 10am, BST Employee Halloween Contest, LH Dining 11:15am, Bible Study, Act. Room, 3pm

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Activities Highlights

Tuesday, Oct 1 – Resident Council 3:30pm, Music w/Trustin every Tuesday 6:30pm Wednesday, Oct 2 – Devotion 10am, Music and Memory 11am, Bingo 3:30pm Thursday, Oct 3 – Short Stories 11am every Monday & Thursday Sunday, Oct 6 – Sunday Service w/Fellowship every Sunday 9:30am Monday, Oct 7 – Volunteer Meeting 1pm CCRM Tuesday, Oct 8 – Resident Outing 11am Wednesday, Oct 9 – Music w/ Mike 5:30pm Monday, Oct 14 – Music w/Carlos 3pm Thursday, Oct 17 - Cooking Demo 3:30pm Saturday, Oct 19 - Music w/Ajejandro 6:30pm Monday, Oct 21 - B/A Party music w/Frank 3pm Tuesday, Oct 22 - Line Dancing 10am, Vista Outing 11am Thursday, Oct 31 – Day Care Trick or Treat 10:30am, Halloween Costume Contest National Physical Therapy Month National Health Care Food Service Week, Oct 7-11 National Boss Day, Oct 16 Day Care Kids visit every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30am weather permitting.

Calendar is subject to change without notice to time, date, or event taking place. Self-Directed Activities (SDA) are resident geared and personal choice to include Watercolors, pencil art, manicures (upon request), and evening hours. Please ask Nursing if you have any questions. Pet Therapy dogs (Rex & Bruno) visit weekly.

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Highlights of October Activities

Tuesday, Oct 1- Bingo, 2pm

Wednesday, Oct 2 - Childcare/Residents Activity, 10:30am

Thursday, Oct 3 - Name That Old Time Radio Song, 2pm,

Music and Memory, 3:30pm

Friday, Oct 4 - SingFit w/Rose, 2pm/ Dinner Movie, 6:30pm

Saturday, Oct 5 – Bingo, 2pm

Monday, Oct 7- Exercise, 11am, Movie Hour, 2pm

Tuesday, Oct 8 - Bingo, 2pm

Wednesday, Oct 9 - Childcare/Residents Activity - Decorate Cookies, 10:30am

Thursday Oct 10 - Family Flip Quiz 2pm, Music and Memory, 3:30pm

Friday, Oct 11 – Arts and Crafts (Halloween) 2pm, Dinner Movie 6:30pm


Monday, Oct 14 - Residents Birthday Party, 1:45pm


Wednesday, Oct 16 - Childcare/Residents Activity, 10:30am

Thursday, Oct 17- Darts 2pm, Music and Memory, 3:30pm

Friday, Oct 18 - Arts and Crafts (Decorate Pumpkins) 2pm, Dinner Movie, 6:30pm


Monday, Oct 21- Exercise, 11am, Movie Hour, 2pm

Tuesday, Oct 22 - Music by Carlos (Caughron), 2pm

Wednesday, Oct 23 – Childcare/Residents Activity (Noodle Ball), 10:30am

Thursday, Oct 24- Bean Bag Toss 2pm, Music and Memory, 3:30pm

Friday, Oct 25 - Music w/Ajejandro, 2pm

Saturday, Oct 26- Bingo, 2pm

Monday, Oct 28 - Happy Hour, 2pm


Wednesday, Oct 30 - Childcare/Residents Activity (Watercolor Arts), 10:30am

Thursday, Oct 31- Halloween Parade/Trick or Treat 10am, Halloween Party, 2pm

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