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JENKS CENTER NEWS Winchester Jenks News July 24, 2008
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS Players Wanted! Do you play Rummy Cube or Hand and Foot Canasta? A group is starting at the Jenks on Wednesday afternoons, and more players are wanted. If you are interested, call Grace at 781-279-1248. Keep Well Clinic Schedule Please note the following summer schedule for the Keep Well Clinic, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 21 Yoga–Summer Session Yoga classes will continue at the Jenks with instructor, Ruth Lieberherr, according to the following schedule: August 5 & 19 E-Bay Workshop On Thursday, August 21, Postmaster Bill Dunn will present an informative workshop on eBay, the online auction store. The Post Office is offering this workshop as a public service. It will be held in the Pond Room from 10 –12 noon. If you’ve ever wondered how eBay works, this workshop is for you. There is no charge, and everyone is invited to attend.
Memoir Writing Class If you’ve ever thought your life would make a great story - you may be right! Join us in the memoir writing workshop. Learn how to write that story. Marsha Browne instructs this fascinating course which begins on September 3 at 9 a.m. for an 8-week session. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned writer, learn how to shape the story you want to tell. Learn what makes it memorable and share your stories with interested readers in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Sign up now – class size is limited to 16. Cost is $60 for the eight weeks. Poker Review On Tuesday, September 9, Rona DiPietro will repeat the class she gave on May 14 on Texas Hold’em Poker. There is a charge of $5 for this class that runs from 7-9 p.m. If you are interested, please call the Jenks and register. A minimum of 15 participants must be obtained for the class to run. Irish Set Dancing We’ve been asked about holding Irish Set Dancing classes at the Center. We would be happy to schedule this activity and arrange for an instructor if there is enough interest in it. The classes would begin in September and be held on Thursday mornings. If you would be interested in participating in these classes, please call the Center at 781-721-7136. We will need at least 8 participants to begin. TRAVEL Fliers are available at the Center with full details on the trips mentioned below with the exception of the Foxwoods trip. Unless otherwise noted, reservations can be made by signing up at the Center or call 781-721-7136.
TRIPS PREVIOUSLY PUBLICIZED STILL SHOWING AVAILABILITY: Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Thursday, August 14. Our motor coach will leave at 7:15 a.m. from the Ciarcia Field Parking Lot located directly across the street from the Super Stop & Shop on Skillings Road, and our expected return is 6:30 p.m. Price P/P: $28 with sign-up beginning on July 11. You don’t need to be a Winchester resident (adults only please; 21 years or older) to enjoy the wonderful experience awaiting you in Mashantucket, CT. Providence’s Little Italy, Tuesday, September 9. Join Jodie’s Place and WSA Travel for a full day in Providence, RI. Our first stop will be Scialo Brothers Bakery, family-owned and operated since 1916. Enjoy coffee, treats, and a brief history at Rhode Island’s most famous bakery. Then it is on to Geppetto’s, an “upscale” grilled pizzeria on Federal Hill in Providence, for a cooking demonstration and lunch. Learn the techniques of grilling the perfect pizza and enjoy a lunch to include a fresh mixed salad with Geppetto’s own honey mustard balsamic vinaigrette, Rhode Island Calamari with hot peppers and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, Penne Pasta served with Pink Vodka Sauce, and assorted gourmet grilled pizzas. For dessert there is homemade Tiramisu plus a beverage. After lunch, and before heading home, a 90-minute, narrated, motor coach tour will be given of Providence’s Little Italy to encompass DePasquale Square, The Main Street of Federal Hall, Historic Broadway, Providence’s East Side, and, of course, all of the history and “gossip” that makes up “The Hill”. P/P (Inclusive): $63 due at time of reservation but no later than Tuesday, August 19, with no refunds issued after that date. We will be departing at 9 a.m. from the Ciarcia Field Parking Lot and our return will be approximately 5 p.m. Tanglewood Day Trip, Saturday, August 2. Join Tours of Distinction and WSA Travel as we head to Lenox, MA for the Albeniz, Lalo, Rachmaninoff (rehearsal) to be held in the Koussevitsky Music Shed at 10:30 a.m. The program will consist of Albeniz (orch. ARBOS) Suite from Iberia; Lalo, Cello Concerto; and Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. Carlos Miguel Prieto will be conducting and Yo-Yo Ma is featured on the cello. Following the concert we will stop for lunch at the Cork ‘N Hearth restaurant located in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires offering an incredible, breathtaking view of Laurel Lake. P/P: $86 includes motor coach transportation, general admission seating to Tanglewood, lunch and all gratuities. Payment due at time of reservation with no refunds issued. We will leave at 7 a.m. from the Jenks Center on the 2nd and return early evening. 2-Day Ogunquit, Maine Tour, Wednesday-Thursday, September 10-11. Are you looking for an Ogunquit Hotel with outstanding amenities and great location? Look no further! The Meadowmere Resort is set on the Southern Coast of Maine, and Tours of Distinction together with WSA Travel would like you to join them for a 2-day tour. We leave at 8:30 a.m. on the 10th for the Ogunquit/Wells Beach vacation area on the southern Maine coast, and our return will be approximately 5 p.m. on the 11th. P/P: $248 Twin, $238 Triple, and $298 Single. See flier for the cancellation policy on this tour. Trip insurance is available for only $15 P/P and is highly recommended. A $50 deposit is due at sign up, with final payment by August 15 (checks should be made payable to Tours of Distinction). Tips for the Motor Coach Driver and Tour Escort are not included in the tour prices, and the suggested per person gratuity for this 2-day tour is $5 each for the driver and escort. Pick up a flier at the Center for tour highlights on this trip and call Sue at 781-729-8727 or Phyllis at 781-729-2404 for further information or to make a reservation. If you like lobster, this tour is for you! London & Paris - Experience two of the world’s most popular cities on one fabulous tour! “London & Paris.” This exciting trip is being considered by the Travel Committee for Spring, 2009. This eight-day trip will include ten meals, dinner at the Eiffel Tower, two theater performances, an evening cruise on the Seine River, an optional “Cracking the da Vinci Code” tour at the Louvre, and time to explore on your own. If you’ve ever wanted to see these two fabulous cities, here’s your chance. Touring with a group is easy and fun. The WSA has taken many trips with the help of Collette Vacations. The company is professional and dependable, and has always given us great service. Eating Together: Remember to sign up by 11 a.m. the day before the meal and tell the desk volunteer if you need transportation, which is provided by courtesy of Salter Health Care. Mealtime is 11:30 a.m., and the donation is $2. All meals include milk and margarine, and all soups are served with crackers. The menu is subject to change without notice. Newcomers are welcome. Reservations for all other Eating Together lunches should be made by calling 781-721-7136 by 11 a.m. the day before the meal. Food is supplied by Minuteman Senior Services and is partly funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Our Chinese dinner will be held on Friday, August 8. Please sign up for this meal by Wednesday, August 6, by calling the Center. The cost is $4.00. A traditional American meal will also be available at the regular price of $2.00.
On Wednesdays, August 6, and August 20, Ida Gillotte will be entertaining at 10:45 a.m. with piano selections. On Wednesday, August 27, a Luau will be served……
—Submitted by Delip Bokil & Kathy Carr
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