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BST EAST WELLNESS AND LIFE ENRICHMENT
EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Wellness is the balancing of mind, body and spirit to achieve a state of health and happiness. Blue Skies of Texas understands that the pursuit of wellness is a lifelong commitment, and Life Enrichment is an important component of Wellness. With a focus on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, Blue Skies of Texas takes a holistic
approach that enriches the quality of life for every resident - in independent living,
assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and memory care.
EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT STAFF BST EAST SCHEDULE
Shari Proctor, LBSW, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director - Tues & Thurs Marla Casanova, RN Liaison - Mon & Wed Shirley Clay, Resident Counselor - Mon, Wed, Fri Hope Santos, Health & Wellness Liaison - Tues, Thurs, Fri afternoon Maria Garcia, Medication Liaison - Tues & Thurs
MEDICATION PICK UP SERVICES
Medications picked up at Reid Pharmacy and HEB Pharmacy at Valley-Hi are available for pick up in the Wellness Center on
Tuesday & Thursday 1-4pm, and Friday, 1-3pm only Important Note: For new prescriptions requiring immediate use, please notify one of the following Wellness Team: Maria Garcia at 568-3417, Marla Casanova at 568-5042 or Shari Proctor at 568-5206.
NOTES FROM WELLNESS & LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group – Wednesday, Jan 18, 10am, BST West Conference Rm #110. The Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the BST West Conference Room (Rm#110). The meetings will be conducted by the Freedom House Director and Shari Proctor, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director. On-site care at Freedom House will continue to be provided for loved ones while the Support Group is in session. For bus transportation, please contact the Front Desk.
Parkinson’s Support Group, Tuesday, Jan 24, 11am, BST East Legacy Rm – This month’s meeting will be the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, Spotlight on Parkinson's Disease: Staying on Your Feet – Balance Matters. If you plan to attend, please call Shari Proctor at 568-5206.
Care And Share Group - Thursday, Jan 25, 10am, LeMay Room. Led by Philip Touw, BST Hospice Chaplain and Shari Proctor, LBSW, Wellness & Life Enrichment Director. This is an informal group discussion on various caregiving
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topics. We invite you to come and share your experiences with other caregivers, or if you just want to come and listen, that’s OK too.
RESIDENT COUNSELOR INFORMATION
Lackland Legal - Lackland Legal will be at the BST East campus to meet individually with residents on Monday, Jan 9, in the LeMay Room. Appointments will be from 8-11am. If you have a military identification card, cannot drive and you wish to change or update your will, please call Hope Santos at 568-5076 to schedule an appointment. Please remember, Lackland Legal cannot assist you if you have a trust. If you are able to drive to the Lackland Legal Office and meet with a lawyer, you can reach the Legal Office at 210-671-3362 to schedule an appointment. You must complete a Will Worksheet before your appointment, whether it is on campus at Blue Skies East or at Lackland Legal. Will Worksheets are available in the Wellness Center or online at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil
WELLNESS RN LIAISON NEWS
What’s Next Club - Wednesday, Jan 25, 10am, Helen LeMay Room BST West - “What’s Next Club” is for anyone who may be dealing with a loss, recent or past. Losses occur at every stage in life, particularly in our later years. The loss of a loved one is always difficult, as are many other losses that are experienced as we age, such as emotional, physical, mental and social loss. Don’t forget the loss of vision, hearing or memory problems; a spouse with dementia or the inability to complete activities of daily living due to medical issues. All of these losses can cause depression, fear, anger, guilt and confusion. Our group is here to help you figure out what to do next - how to move forward - sometimes just one step at a time. Marla Casanova, RN guides you to “What’s Next.”
Please, contact the BST East Front Desk to schedule transportation to BST West.
WELLNESS CENTER By: Hope Santos, Health & Wellness Liaison
Reid Pharmacy - The fax number for the Reid Pharmacy is 671-6486. Please provide this number to your doctor if he/she is faxing a prescription for you. Thank you.
Reid Pharmacy will also be closed Monday, Jan 2, in observance of New Year’s Day. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you.
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MEDICAL & WELLNESS SCHEDULE By: Hope Santos, Health & Wellness Liaison
Please Note: WHASC/SAMMC Specialty Clinics are accepting consults on a case-by-case basis only. If your request is denied and referred to a civilian specialist, you are asked to contact the referral management team and provide the name of the civilian specialist utilized so they may document this in your file.
Primary Care Physicians: Nix Blues Skies Clinic - Dr. Carlos Carretero will be at BST West Clinic Wednesdays, Jan 11 and 25 from 9am- 5pm. Jessica Leighton, NP, is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Clinic will be closed Jan 2. Please call 302-2427 to schedule an appointment.
Visiting Physicians Group - Dr. Pham will be in the Specialty Clinic Mondays, Jan 9, 16, and 30, from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Please call 733-5072 to schedule an appointment.
MD VIP - Dr. Patrick Peters will be in the Specialty Clinic Fridays, Jan 6 and 20, 8am-12pm. Please call 521-7676 to schedule an appointment.
San Antonio Family Physicians - Dr. Eric Bernstein will be in the Specialty Clinic Thursday, Jan 26. Please call 523-7234 to schedule an appointment at his Westover Hills office.
Cardiology: Cardiovascular Associates of S.A. - Dr. Bruce Kuo is scheduled to be in the Specialty Clinic Too at BST West on Friday, Jan 27, 9am-12pm. For an appointment, please call 225-4566 and specify your request to be seen at Blue Skies of Texas West.
Audiology: Audicles Hearing Aid Service - Dr. Tracy Board, Audiologist, will be coming to the Specialty Clinic Wednesdays, Jan 4 and 25. Please call 820-0525 to schedule an appointment.
Dental:
Valley Hi Dental - Dr. Stephen Burke, D.D.S., will be in the Specialty Clinic every Thursday and Friday 9am-6pm. Please call 674-3122 to schedule an appointment.
Optometry:
Valley Hi Optical - Kathy Hernandez will be in the Specialty Clinic to clean and adjust eyeglasses at no charge on Wednesday, Jan 11, 10-11am. To fill a prescription for eyeglasses, please call 674-9461 to schedule an appointment.
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Massage Therapy: Jacqi Crow, Licensed Massage Therapist, is available in the Specialty Clinic by appointment only on Tuesdays, Jan 3, 10 and 24, from 1-5pm for the following massage services: Swedish massage; Comfort Touch; Craniosacral Therapy; Myofascial Release; Reiki; and Bioenergetics Synchronization. For an appointment, please call or text Jacqi at (210) 818-5242.
Podiatry: Podiatry Group of South Texas - Dr. Steven Kissel, DPM will be in the Specialty Clinic Wednesday, Jan 25, from 1-5pm. Please call (210) 222-1077 to schedule an appointment.
Home Health Services: Nix Home Care & Nix Private Care - The Nix home health services can provide both skilled home health and private duty services in your home. For more information, please call 341-0505.
Select Rehab, Tuesday, Jan 17, 2-3pm, Specialty Clinic - Select Rehab will be in the Specialty Clinic to meet with residents who may have questions about their mobility or may need a walker adjustment.
Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy - Select Rehabilitation provides therapy services in the Vitality & Fitness Center on the BST East campus. Your physician can fax physician orders directly to the therapy department or you can call the Select Rehab therapy department at The Mission – Phone: 568-5171 or Fax: 670-9993.
SELECT REHABILITION NEWS By: Director of Rehab, Lauren Krisch
A Brand New Year - Older adults can benefit from regular physical activity. Growing evidence shows physical exercise does not have to be strenuous or even require a major time
commitment. It is most effective when done regularly, and in combination with a healthy diet, mental activity and social interaction. There are significant health benefits that can be gained with a moderate amount of daily physical activity. As metabolism naturally slows with age, maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge. Exercise helps increase metabolism and builds muscle mass, helping to burn more calories. Physical activity also reduces the impact of illness and chronic disease. People who exercise have a lowered risk of several chronic conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis and colon cancer. Please call Lauren Krisch if you have any questions about starting an exercise program or other therapy-related issues. Therapy department phone number is 568-5171.
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LIFE ENRICHMENT
Debbie Zazeela, Life Enrichment Manager Carol Estala, Activity Coordinator
Life Enrichment BST East Staff Schedule
Debbie Zazeela - Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings, Tuesday all day Carol Estala - Monday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday all day & Friday flex day.
Life Enrichment would like to extend special “Thanks” to the following groups and individuals. Words cannot express our
gratitude and how much we appreciate all of the volunteers at Blue Skies East: The Activity Coordinating Council - For sponsoring the Christmas tree in the Main Lobby. What a beautiful addition.
The White Elephant - For generously sponsoring the Employee Children’s Christmas Party. The children loved all the goodies and pizza and had a wonderful time.
Resident Volunteers, Activity Coordinating Council and Gift Wrappers - For sponsoring, purchasing and wrapping the children’s gifts, as well as being in charge of the party while Carol and I played elves. We couldn’t have pulled this off without you.
Resident Volunteers - To all who helped decorate the seven Christmas Trees, (you know who you are), your support and hard work made your home at BST East Merry and Bright.
Tessa and Mike at the Front Desk – You did a great job decorating the tree in the Main Lobby!
Mr. Ed Waples – We are so appreciative of having a wonderful volunteer who, in addition to all his other volunteer duties, took all the pictures at the Children’s Party.
New Classes and Changes: Tuesday and Thursday, Chair ZUMBA, 10am, Fitness & Vitality - If you love to dance, but are worried about your balance, then Chair Zumba is your class! Chair Zumba is a low to moderate workout which includes all the great music and dance moves of ZUMBA while sitting securely on your seat.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:45am Joints in Motion will be included during the last 10-15 minutes of the 9am Water Aerobics Class.
2017 Texas State Senior Games - Mark your calendar, the 2017 Texas Senior Games will return to San Antonio March 30 - April 9. Early bird registration is $35 due by Feb 17. Registration will close Wed, Mar 9, midnight. For more information
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please visit the website at http://www.texasseniorgames.org. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Zazeela at 568-5200.
Thursday, Jan 5, 10am, CC2, LeadingAge Texas, 2017, ArtsInspire™ Contest Planning Meeting - ArtsInspire™ is a contest that showcases the artistic talents of older Texans from retirement communities across the state and is a core program of LeadingAge Texas. Entries are judged by experts in the field such as university professors, artists, authors, etc. This year’s event will take place in Austin, Texas, on May 21 and marks the contest's 27th year. This event is in conjunction with the Older Americans Month and LeadingAge Texas Annual Meeting. The Categories are as follows:
Distinguished Artist Award: Artwork in any medium by resident 95+ Painting: Oil and/or acrylic, watercolor, alternative on any surface. Drawing: Illustrations created using charcoals, pencil, pastels, etc.
Hard Crafts: Ceramics, glass, sculpture, woodwork, jewelry.
Majestic Award: Artwork in any medium by a resident with Alzheimer’s or other
dementia.
Master Work: A reproduction of another artist’s work in any medium.
Mixed Media: Crafted from one or more mediums
Photography: Image captured by camera and viewed as a print
Soft Crafts: Decorative, sewing and textile
Written Arts: Poetry and prose, not to exceed 1300 words
Melodic Arts: Group or solos, not to exceed 1300 words
Please come to this meeting if you would like to enter or find out more information. Submission deadline to Carol Estala, Activity Coordinator is Jan 10, 2017.
Activities Schedule Jan 4 DRAC Meeting, 9:30am, CC 2,3
Jan 4 Friends of the Library, 1-3pm, CC3
Jan 4 Hymn Sing-Along, 7pm, CC3
Jan 5 H & E Committee, 10am, LeMay Room
Jan 5 ArtsInspire Meeting, 10am, CC2
Jan 5 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Jan 7 Mozart’s 40th Symphony, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline has passed
Jan 9 Institute Of Texan Cultures, bus leaves, 9am, deadline, Thursday, Dec 29
Jan 9 B & A, 5pm, Legacy Room
Jan 10 Resident Council Meeting, 10:30am, CC Rooms
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Jan 11 Pena Jewelry, 1-3pm, LeMay Room
Jan 12 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Jan 14 Sing-Along Strings, 7pm, CC Rooms
Jan 14 Mozart and Mendelssohn, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 4
Jan 15 The Illusionist, bus leaves 1pm, deadline, Thursday, Jan 5
Jan 16 ACC Meeting, 10am, CC3
Jan 16 Paesano’s, bus leaves, 10:15am, deadline, Friday, January 6
Jan 16 Valley Hi North HOA Meeting, 7pm, CC rooms
Jan 17 LSC Luncheon, bus leaves 10:45am.
Jan 18 Shadowland Philobolus, bus cancelled due to lack of participation
Jan 19 Pioneer Museum and Lunch, bus leaves 8:30am, deadline, Monday, Jan 9
Jan 19 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Jan 21 Gospel to Soul, bus leaves 6:45pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 11
Jan 22 Basic Black Dress Skit, BST West Main Dining Rm, bus leaves 3:15pm
Jan 24 Gateway Appreciation Dinner, bus leaves 4:45pm
Jan 26 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Jan 26 Spice Fine Indian Cuisine, bus leaves 5:30pm, deadline, Monday, Jan 16
Jan 27 Cowboy Breakfast, 7:30am, Legacy Room
Jan 28 Mozart, Posthorn Symphony, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 18
Feb 1 DRAC Meeting, 9:30am, CC Rooms 2, 3
Feb 1 Pena Jewelry Repair, 1-3pm, LeMay Room
Feb 1 Hymn Sing-Along, 7pm, CC3
Feb 2 H & E Committee Meeting, 10am, LeMay Room
Feb 2 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Feb 4 Mozart Piano Concerto, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Tuesday, Jan 24.
Feb 5 Mozart at Cathedral, bus leaves 6pm, deadline, Wednesday, Jan 25
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Feb 6 Battlefield Texas: The Experience and Lunch at The Yard House, bus leaves 9:15am, deadline, Thursday, Jan 2
Feb 9 Viola’s, bus leaves 11am, deadline, Sunday, Jan 29
Feb 9 Thirsty Thursday, 5pm, Sky Lounge
Feb 11 Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Tuesday, Jan 31
Feb 11 Sing-Along Strings, 7pm, CC Rooms
Feb 13 B&A, 5pm, Legacy room
Feb 14 Resident Council Meeting, 10:30am, CC Rooms
Feb 17 Much Ado About Nothing, bus leaves 6:30pm, deadline, Tuesday, Feb 7
Feb 20 ACC Meeting, 10am, CC3
Feb 21 LSC luncheon, bus leaves 10:45am
Feb 23 Village Voices Concert, 7pm, CC Rooms
Feb 27 Morton’s Steakhouse, bus leaves 4:45pm, deadline, Friday, Feb 17
Feb 28 Gateway Appreciation Night, bus leaves, 4:45pm
IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: Residents signed up on an Activity Wait List for any of the following events cannot be guaranteed transportation to the event. Carol Estala will contact those on the “Wait List” should an opening become available.
REQUIRED SIGN UPS: All Activities must have at least 10 residents signed up. Activities with nine or fewer residents signed up will be cancelled. Carol Estala will notify residents of cancelled events. There will be an exception made for the Tobin and Majestic. Transportation costs handled accordingly and residents will be contacted.
TRANSPORTATION CANCELLATIONS: All Transportation and event sign-ups require a 24-hour cancellation notice. Residents must contact Carol Estala at 568-5028 to cancel their event and bus transportation. If the Activity Coordinator has pre-purchased tickets for an event, the resident is responsible for finding a replacement or his/ her account will be charged the cost of pre-purchased ticket.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If Carol Estala does not receive cancellation 24-hours in advance, resident’s account will be charged Transportation Fees. Transportation fees apply to all traveling events unless otherwise noted in the write-up below.
Questions Regarding Transportation Charges On Your Account - Please contact Katrina Cantu at 568-3300.
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Saturday, Jan 7, Mozart’s 40th Symphony, Tobin Center, Applause Series, 8pm - You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline has passed. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Monday, Jan 9, Institute Of Texan Cultures “Our Part Of Victory” Guided Group Tour and Lunch at The Smoke “The Restaurant” - The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Dec 29. The bus leaves BST East, 9am.
Saturday, Jan 14, Mozart and Mendelssohn, Tobin Center, Ovation Series, 8pm -You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 4. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Sunday, Jan 15, The Illusionist, Majestic, 2pm - The World’s best-selling magic show will be a mind-blowing spectacular showcase featuring seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Dazzling audiences of all ages, this live-from-Broadway show consists of a powerful mix of non-stop outrageous and astonishing acts. You can purchase tickets on line at majesticempire.com or by calling Ticketmasters at 1-800-745-3000.The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Jan 5. The bus leaves BST East, 1pm.
Monday, Jan 16, Paesanos, Lincoln Heights - Paesanos is a landmark Italian restaurant that has been bringing the best of the Mediterranean to San Antonio since 1969. This establishment has a great lunch menu that won’t disappoint. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Jan 6. The bus leaves BST East, 10:15am.
Wednesday, Jan 18, Shadowland Pilobolus, Tobin Theatre, 8pm - Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed collective, renowned for its unique, diverse collaborations. The company is committed to constantly making things, always creating collaboratively, and always exploring ways of using the human body as a graphic and expressive medium. Created by Pilobolus dancers and directors in collaboration with Steven Banks, Shadowland is a universal and intimately portrayed experience. The story is a surreal experience of a young girl’s sensational world as she comes of age. Set to a rhythmic original score by the popular American musician, producer, and film composer David Poe, Shadowland is the first theatrical event of its kind to tour the globe. Shadowland incorporates multiple moving screens of different sizes and shapes to create an evening-length performance that merges projected images and front-of-screen choreography. You can purchase tickets on line at www.tobincenter.org or by calling the box office at 223-8626. Bus cancelled due to lack of participation
Thursday, Jan 19, Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche With Exhibition, The Annexation, Celebrating Texas Statehood and Lunch at The Ausländer Restaurant - The Pioneer Museum complex allows you to immerse yourself in the life of Fredericksburg through the exploration of historic structures, authentic objects, photographs and more. Visitors can walk through “real life” early structures
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and view exhibits demonstrating early Texas family life, education, professions and culture. After the 90-minute guided tour of the Pioneer Museum you will head over to Ausländer Restaurant for lunch. The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been one of Fredericksburg's most popular eating establishments for over twenty years. Located in the heart of historic Fredericksburg, Texas, The Ausländer offers the finest in authentic German cuisine, as well as hand-cut steaks, seafood, sandwiches and homemade desserts. After lunch you will continue to Vereins Kirche, located 3 blocks from the Pioneer Museum. Vereins Kirche currently has a special exhibit entitled The Annexation: Celebrating Texas Statehood. This Humanities Texas traveling exhibition takes 40 minutes to see and narrates the story of Texas as a Mexican colony and Republic, its campaign to join the United States, the vote for annexation and the consequences and impact of that vote. The cost for both Museums combined is $4.50 a person and will be billed to your account. The cost of lunch is on your own. This trip will consist of a substantial amount of walking as we tour the two museums. The sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan 9. The bus leaves BST East, 8:30am.
Saturday, Jan 21, Gospel to Soul To Broadway, Tobin Center, Pop Series, 8pm Capathia Jenkins is known for her show-stopping numbers in numerous musicals as she brings power and soul to the stage. She will take the audience on a journey from the electrifying depths of Rhythm and Blues to Gospel to a love affair with classic Broadway songs.You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 11. The bus leaves BST East, 6:45pm.
Thursday, Jan 26, Spice Fine Indian Cuisine - Enjoy your dinner with fresh, healthy and delicious traditional North and South Indian dishes. The sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan 16. The bus leaves BST East, 5:30pm.
Friday, Jan 27, Cowboy Breakfast, Legacy Room 7:30am - Circle the date for the BST East annual Cowboy Breakfast for residents and staff. Wear your western attire! Come on over for a hearty breakfast, sponsored by the White Elephant, featuring delicious
tacos with salsa, and enjoy country music.
Saturday, Jan 28, Mozart Posthorn Symphony, Tobin Center, Ovation Series, 8pm - Mozart’s Posthorn Symphony shares the program with Hanson’s Romantic Symphony, along with Tchaikovsky’s beautiful and elegantly charming Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Jan 18. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Saturday, Feb 4, Mozart Piano Concerti, Tobin Center, 8pm - Jeremy Denk, one of America’s foremost pianists and classical music bloggers takes the stage, playing not one, but two Mozart piano concertos. Denk was the winner of a 2013 MacArthur
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“Genius” grant and recipient of 2014 Avery Fisher Prize. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Saturday, Dec 24. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Sunday, Feb 5, Mozart at Cathedral, San Fernando Cathedral, 7pm - Enjoy music from the greatest prodigy and genius of classical music - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets are $20.75 which includes a small ticket fee. Ticket cost will be charged to your account. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 15. The bus leaves BST East, 6pm.
Monday, Feb 6, Battlefield Texas: The Experience and Lunch at the Yard House - Texas pride and inspiration is what you will walk away with as you enjoy artifacts representing Bowie, Travis, Crockett, Sequin and Santa Anna. This unforgettable curated exhibition provides views with an in-depth perspective to the stirring story of the Battle of the Alamo. The Yard House restaurant offers a huge menu of New American fare and an extensive list of draft beers. Entry fee to Battlefield Texas: The Experience is $16.51 and will be billed to your account. Cost of lunch is on your own. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 29. The bus leaves BST East, 9:15am.
Thursday, Feb 9, Viola’s Ventanas - You will enjoy a flavorful lunch at this spacious, airy eatery serving upscale Mexican cuisine in an old-world setting. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Jan 29. The bus leaves BST East, 11am.
Saturday, Feb 11, Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter, Tobin Center, 8pm - Sebastian Lang-Lessing brings the Mozart Festival to a glorious conclusion with Mozart’s final symphony, Jupiter. It is the longest symphony Mozart composed and was given its nickname by a promoter touting a piano version of the symphony. This finale concert includes the 39th Symphony, written in the same summer as the Jupiter and the “40th.” The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Feb 1. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Friday, Feb 17, Much Ado About Nothing, Crystal Sea Drama Company - Much Ado About Nothing is a William Shakespeare comedy beloved by many. The show features romantic hijinks and misunderstandings when soldiers return home from war to the women who are charmed by men in uniform. Tickets are $10 each and will be billed to your account. The sign-up deadline is Tuesday, Feb 7. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Monday, Feb 27, Morton’s Steakhouse - This is an upscale steakhouse located in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Dinner selections consist of aged prime beef, fine seafood and other traditional steakhouse fare. Morton’s Steakhouse offers a superb wine list and was the recipient of the 2016 Wine Spectacular Award of Excellence and Best of Award of Excellence. Cost of dinner is on your own. The sign-up deadline is Friday, Feb 17. The bus leaves BST East, 4:45pm.
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Thursday, Mar 2, Market Days, CC Rooms, 9am- 2pm - Various Resident sponsored Vendors will be at BST East for your shopping pleasure.
Sunday, Mar 5, Colonial Room Restaurant, Menger Hotel - Sunday Brunch at the Menger is a smorgasbord of delicious foods which includes waffles, omelets, soup, gourmet salads, salmon, shrimp, chicken, plus carving and pasta stations. Senior Citizen discount price of just $24.95 per person to be paid at the restaurant. The sign-up deadline is Saturday, Feb 25. The bus leaves BST East, 8:45am.
Monday, Mar 6, Olmos Ensemble Concert, "Tribute To International Women's Day," Laurel Heights United Methodist Church- A new program for the Olmos Ensemble with Dianne Frazer; piano, Cecile Chaminade; Concertino for Flute and Piano, Fanny Mendelssohn; Trio for violin, cello, and piano, Katherine Hoover; Lyric Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Amy Beach; Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 34. Admission to concert is by voluntary suggested donation of $10 at the door. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Feb 26. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Saturday, Mar 18, Masks, Tobin, 8pm - The Firebird ballet catapulted the 28-year-old Stravinsky into international fame in 1910. Stravinsky blended Russian folk traditions and brilliant orchestral colors with his unique style of rhythmic irregularity. The first half of the concert features Bartók’s first Violin Concerto, written two years before The Firebird. The work wasn’t performed until after his death. It was inspired by an infatuation he had for a younger woman. Bartók wrote that the first movement was to “idealized violinist Stefi Geyer, celestial and inward,” the second a character that was “cheerful, witty and amusing.” The concert begins with Khachaturian’s incidental music for a play that is best known for its waltz theme. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Mar 8. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Sunday, Mar 19, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Majestic, 2pm – This musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, King made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. You can purchase tickets on line at majesticempire.com or by calling Ticketmaster’s at 1-800-745-3000. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, March 9. The bus leaves BST East, 1pm.
Thursday, Mar 23, The Grill at Leon Springs - Enjoy a one-of-a-kind creative dining and entertainment experience rooted in European cuisine and hospitality, and inspired by the Texas Hill Country. The Grill at Leon Springs prides themselves on their accomplished kitchen’s reputation for scratch cooking and friendly, personal attention to their guests. Plan to stay for a little while after dinner to enjoy the live
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music on the patio. The Sign-up deadline is Monday, Mar 13. The bus leaves BST East, 5pm.
Saturday, Mar 25, From Piano Duo to Cinderella, Tobin, 8pm - The ballet Cinderella is one of Prokofiev’s most popular and melodious compositions, and has inspired a great many choreographers. The composer wrote, “What I wished to express above all in the music of Cinderella was the poetic love of Cinderella and the Prince, the birth and flowering of that love, the obstacles in its path and finally the dream fulfilled.” The concert begins with Dukas’ symphonic poem, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. It is now best known as part of Walt Disney’s Fantasia featuring Mickey Mouse, but it was originally inspired by a poem by Goethe. Also featured is the most famous Concerto for Two Pianos by the French composer Poulenc, performed by a dynamic twin-sister duo. You can purchase tickets online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. The sign-up deadline is Wednesday, Mar 15. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Sunday, Mar 26, Bluebonnets & BBQ, Shooting Star Museum - At Shooting Star Museum you will see lots of antiques to include antique planes, automobiles and farm equipment. The museum has a Military display and a new quilting room that you are sure to enjoy. A ride in a vintage car will be offered which will take you on a tour of the beautiful bluebonnets. Bountiful sights, barbecued burgers & Polish sausage, chips and drinks all being offered to you for a suggested $5 cash donation supporting the museum. The sign-up deadline is Thursday, Mar 16. The bus leaves BST East, 10:30am.
Wednesday, Mar 29, Nobel Economist Lectures - Trinity University, Chapman Center, Great Hall, 7:30pm -Trinity's Nobel Economists Lecture Series, begun in 1984 by Professor Emeritus and former E.M. Stevens Distinguished Professor of Economics William Breit, brings some of the most brilliant and influential economists of the post-war era to campus. Speaker for the evening is A. Michael Spence. Dr. Spence was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001 "for his contributions to the analysis of markets with asymmetric information.” His research interests focus on the study of economic growth and development, dynamic competition and the economics of information. The sign-up deadline is Sunday, Mar 19. The bus leaves BST East, 6:30pm.
Symphony in San Antonio 2017, Saturday Evenings - Below is a list of the Symphony and POPS concerts to which transportation will be provided on Saturday evenings to the Tobin Center. All sign-up sheets will be placed in the book three months prior to the event’s date. You can purchase season tickets now online at www.sasymphony.org or by calling 210-223-8624. Concerts will be listed again as the event date nears. Transportation fees apply.
Transportation Will Be Provided To The Following Special Concert Series:
Ovation Series - Saturdays - 8pm
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Mozart & Mendelssohn - Jan 14
Mozart, Posthorn Symphony - Jan 28
Mozart No. 39 & Jupiter - Feb 11
Applause Series - Saturdays - 8pm
Mozart’s Fortieth Symphony - Jan 7
Mozart, Piano Concerti - Feb 4
POPS, Series - Saturdays - 8pm
Gospel to Soul To Broadway - Jan 21
Broadway in San Antonio 2017, The Majestic Theatre - To purchase tickets online, only use: http://www.majesticempire.com. You can purchase tickets at the Majestic Box Office located at 208 East Houston Street, saving on handling charges, or by calling Ticketmaster’s at 1-800-745-3000. Concerts will be listed again as the event date nears. Transportation fees apply.
The Illusionist - Sunday, Jan 15, 2pm
The Carole King Musical - Mar 19, 2pm
LE 15 BSTE Wellness & Life Enrichment January 2017 Edition
LE 16 BSTE Wellness & Life Enrichment January 2017 Edition