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Vol. 4, Issue 2 Editor: Susan Williams Week of January 9, 2019 Community Activities Coordinator

MID-DEL JAZZ COMBO FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH

7:00 PM GRAND BALLROOM

If you love listening to jazz, come

hear the smooth sounds of jazz

performed by the Mid-Del Jazz Combo when they perform

here at Epworth Villa. The group is comprised of musicians that

have been around the Oklahoma City

metro playing music for a while, some

even performing with the ‘Talk of the

Town Orchestra’ and the Tinker Band.

Vocals will be sung by an Epworth

favorite, June Carter. The program promises to be wonderful

so mark your calendar now to attend!

https://epworthvilla.org/community-life/resident-calendar/

EDITION HIGHLIGHTS:

(click on event to go to that page)

Women’s Coffee………………...…....2

Card BINGO………………...…...…......6

NEW Inquiring Minds on India.....9

Hearts for Hearing Tour…..........11

NEW Podiatrist……..…….…….……12

NEW Shredding Co…………….......15

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RESIDENT COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH

1:00 PM

BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM

It is time for all Floor and Cottage Representatives, Standing Committee Chairmen and Interest Group Appointees to attend the monthly Resident Council Meeting. As a reminder, please come prepared to give your report and provide a written copy to the secretary to assure that an accurate

account will appear in the Council minutes.

Thanks to all of you who are resident volunteers in the above mentioned positions. You make our Resident Association possible and successful.

TO THE POINT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH

2:30 PM

BOB MEDLEY GRAND BALLROOM

The next To The Point meeting will be held on Wednesday, JANUARY 9th, at 2:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom. The meeting will be broadcast live on EVTV Channel 1960 and re-played that evening at 7:00 pm on EVTV Channel 1960.

WOMEN’S COFFEE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH

10:00 AM GATHERING & 10:30 AM PROGRAM

MOTIVATION BY CHOCOLATE

MEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS MEETING!!

Our Community Outreach Coordinator Beth Case will once again bring us a very interesting program on a topic that everyone will enjoy! We all love chocolate…Right? Beth gives us this teaser: We will discover 9 motivational concepts that can help us get more out of each day. And since most everyone likes chocolate, we will have a chocolate tasting to demonstrate not only how to appreciate chocolate, but life itself. We will briefly touch on the great chocolate makers and their communications styles. We will learn to use this insight to better relate to others. Come and enjoy! You don’t want to miss this program! A great way to kick off the New Year!

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COFFEE CHAT WITH THE CEO

Enjoy coffee with the CEO & Shelley Stutchman Epworth at Home Community Liaison, Thursday, JANUARY 10th, starting at 10:00 am in the Coffee Lounge. These

coffees are being held every Thursday to give residents an opportunity to chat in an informal setting.

Fitness on the Floors Schedule for

January 2019

Friday, January 11: 2 North

Friday, January 18: 3 South

Friday, January 25: 3 North

We will start at 10:30 am. Bring your

neighbor!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH BRILL CHAPEL

9:30 AM

James 4 PRIDE AND ARROGANCE

We are told that pride is an essential element to making things better. We should have school pride and personal pride.

In the Bible, however, pride is often seen as a corrosive personality trait, something to be avoided. What the Bible means by pride (when seen negatively) is similarly to boastful arrogance (James 4:16). It can also be likened to vanity or vainglory, a distorted sense of one's value and importance in the world (Philippians 2:3).

Pride can even be related to envy, covetousness, or greed – the belief that your desires are more important than those of others (Romans 1:29).

Those to whom James wrote apparently had problems with pride; they lacked humility. Many Christians and churches today suffer the same malady, so James's words are timely and vital to us.

Nancy Zumwalt will lead us through this timely lesson. Come early to hear our own Freeta Moore bless us with her piano mastery of the hymns at 9:15am.

VESPERS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH

3:30 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

Vespers speaker will be Rev. Terry Martindale, Retired, Oklahoma United Methodist Conference, Stillwa-ter OK.

Music by the Villa Voices: “Like a Dove”

VESPERS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17TH

3:30 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

Vespers speaker will be Rev. Doug Burr, Retired Clergy, Oklahoma United Methodist Church.

Music by the Villa Voices: “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

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WRITE GROUP NEWS

The Write Group will meet this Friday, January 11th at 1:00 p.m.

in the North Classroom—above the Coffee Lounge (an elevator is

nearby.)

This will be our first meeting for the spring semester and a good

time to join the group. Two writing prompts are offered: (1) Write about an experience

of wonder; (2) Write about a favorite tree or trees. Or write about any other subject of

your choosing.

The Write Group provides an opportunity to develop writing skills and to share our wares

with others in a friendly environment. OCU Professor Rob Roensch will be with us. No

sign up. Just show up. Visitors are always welcome. If you have any questions, please

call Burrel M. (254-3846).

WORDWRIGHTS GET ACQUAINTED MEETING

WOODWORTH ROOM

Saturday, January 12th from 10 am till 12 noon, Wordwrights, Oklahoma City Christian Writers, will meet for the first time at Epworth. Those interested in writing for fun or for profit are encouraged to come meet others who love to write, some beginners and some published, all working to improve their writing skills.

Wordwrights sponsors special speakers and workshops. We meet the second Saturday of every month throughout the year. Epworth at Home is honored to host this monthly meeting of Christian Writers. For information contact Shelley Stutchman at cell 580.603.1372 or office number 405.486.1357.

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CARD BINGO SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH

3:00 PM BISTRO

Join your fellow residents for an afternoon of companionship, laughter and just plain old fun. Bring $1.00’s worth of dimes, some of your friends and neighbors and join in the game. It’s easy to play and who knows, you might just be a winner!! What better way to spend an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon.

EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE, TEA, AND CHOCOLATE SALES

MONDAY, JANUARY 14th

OUTSIDE BISTRO

11:00—1:30 pm

Monday, January 12th is the next time the Fair Trade tables will be set up with their usual assortment of delicious items. These are perfect gifts for everyone as they have such a large variety of coffees, teas, and chocolate bars. Whether you are looking for something special for someone else or a treat for yourself, they have you covered! Sales are held from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm outside the Bistro. Thanks to your support, the Men’s Group from Quail Springs UMC has been able to help many mission areas and charities.

If you need anything between sales, please don’t hesitate to call Dave (443-7302) or send an email to govtman1@cox.net. He will be glad to drop your order at the front desk.

REMINDER: IT’S TIME TO TURN IN YOUR DECEMBER VOLUNTEER HOURS. Please have them in BY JANUARY 15th.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR SHEET!!

Please return to the WHITE BOX at the RECEPTION DESK Marked Susan’s Box or Take them to Susan’s Office

"The twelve months... Snowy, Flowy, Blowy,

Showery, Flowery, Bowery, Hoppy, Croppy, Droppy,

Breeze, Sneezy, Freezy." - George Ellis

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OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

STRING MUSICIANS TO PERFORM

MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH

2:00 PM

BRILL CHAPEL

Giang Vo

W.A Mozart, Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major K.216 - allegro Giang is a freshmen violin performance major currently studying with Dr. Sophia Ro at OKCU. Giang began playing the violin in 6th grade. He is a 2 year OKMEA All State Orchestra member and has also played with the North Central Honors Orchestra and the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra. Andres Caveda

Saint Saens, Violin Concerto No.3 in B minor Op.61 - allegro non troppo

Andrés Caveda has played the violin since age 11. He has worked with renowned artists such as Giancarlo Guerrero, Esperanza Spalding, Sammy Nestico, Glenn Dicterow, Christopher O’Riley, Amy Oshiro-Morales, and Dr. Brenda Brenner. He has performed in some of the nation’s finest concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Verizon Hall, Adrienne Arsht Center, and New World Center. He has performed with the New World Symphony, the National Youth Orchestra of the USA, and Music for All’s Honor Orchestra of America. Andrés is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance at Oklahoma City University under the guidance of Dr. Sophia Ro.

Miguel Moreno

Antonin Dvorak, Violin Concerto in A Minor Op.53, B.108 - allegro ma non troppo quasi moderato

Miguel Moreno was born in Panama City. He started playing when he was 7 years old and has played as a soloist with the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Panama and has been the concert master of the Advance Orchestra of the Youth Camp of the National Association of Concerts in Panama. Now, he’s studying violin performance with Dr. Sophia Ro at Oklahoma City University.

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Jaden Frye

Shostakovich Sonata

I. Moderato

II. Allegretto

Jaden Frye has studied the viola for 10 years. She now attends Oklahoma City University majoring in music performance and studies under Professor Donna Cain. She was a member of the Oklahoma Youth Orchestra, North Central Honors Orchestra, and Oklahoma All-State Orchestra. She also attended the Eastern Music Festival in 2018. Jaden plans to finish her undergraduate studies at Oklahoma City University and then continue on to graduate studies in viola performance.

Scotty Scott

Brahms Sonata in f minor Op. 120, No. 1

II. Andante un poco adagio

Rebecca Clarke - Morpheus

An Arkansas native, Scotty Scott currently studies under Donna Cain at Oklahoma City University, and receives a full-tuition scholarship. On top of pursuing a degree in Viola Performance at OCU and playing in their symphony orchestra and pit orchestra, he has performed in various other ensembles throughout Oklahoma, such as Painted Sky Opera, Oklahoma Virtuosi, and for various churches. He is currently a Senior, and is in OCU’s graduate String Quartet.

Charles Koslowske brings more than a decade of vocal coaching and collaborative piano experience to his new appointment at Oklahoma City University. He made his New York debut in 2002 at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and has been an official with the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions each year since 2001. He was the official accompanist of the Denver Lyric Opera Guild and the All-Colorado Opera Audition, and served as staff pianist at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music in Salzburg. He has taught at University of Colorado and Colorado State University, specializing in graduate and advanced undergraduate singers. Most recently, he was lead coach for scenes and singers in Colorado State’s production of The Rape of Lucretia and Verdi’s Falstaff. Music theater credits include music director for works from Cats to Cabaret.

Koslowske has earned three degrees from University of Colorado-Boulder: Master of Music degrees in collaborative piano and in vocal performance and pedagogy, and Bachelor of Music in vocal performance. He has participated in vocal master classes with William Bolcom and Joan Morris, Helen Donath, Shirlee Emmons, Thomas Hampson, Marilyn Horne, Martin Isepp, Martin Katz, Marlena Malas, Ashley Putnam, Diana Soviero, and Frederica von Stade.

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INQUIRING MINDS

MONDAY, JANUARY 14TH

7:14PM

WELLNESS CENTER

THE STORY OF INDIA

MODERATOR: EDITH CARLSTONE

Episode 2 – ""The Power of Ideas"

The second episode in Michael Wood's series moves on to the revolutionary years after 500BC – the Age of Buddha and Mahavira.

Travelling by rail to the ancient cities of the Ganges plain, by army convoy through Northern Iraq, and down Pakistan's Khyber Pass, he shows how Alexander the Great's invasion of India inspired her first major empire in the form of the Mauryan Empire, ruled by Chandragupta Maurya.

SUBMITTING ARTICLES FOR PUBLICATION IN HAPPENINGS

AND/OR TO BE MADE INTO A HANDOUT

It would be greatly appreciated that if you have something you want published in the Happenings Newsletter or something I need to make copies of to get out to all IL residents, please email it to me if you have access to a computer. I know many of you have been submitting items by email and to you, ’thank you’! To those who have not been emailing their articles but have computers, I ask that you please start doing so. If you are not clear on how to email something, please let me know and I will gladly walk you through it. My email address is swilliams@epworthvilla.org. As a reminder, articles for publication must be in to me BY MONDAY MORNING for that week’s edition. If I get something late, space availability could be a problem. Thank you for helping me with this request.

Susan BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH 9:30 - 10:30 AM COFFEE LOUNGE HAVE YOU HAD YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED RECENTLY?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.

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GRANDFRIENDS

GRANDFRIENDS WILL RESUME ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH. BE PREPARED TO LEAVE SHORTLY AFTER COFFEE WITH THE CEO. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE COUNT-ME-IN BOOK. CALL NANCIE WEBB @748-6554 for further information or questions. We will go over to Quail Springs United Methodist Church across the way and visit our little friends there. REMEMBER: These are the same children who come over here to entertain us with their singing at various times. There are infants who love to be rocked! There is no lifting. Just come and spend 45 minutes with these precious Grandfriends. They will remember you and the time they spend with you.

COMMENT/SUGGESTION BOX Do you have a suggestion, comment or concern that you would like to have addressed? Now you can! You may leave a note to be addressed in the WHITE BOX at the front desk for Laura Garrett. If at all possible you are asked to sign your name, but of course you can also remain anonymous. PLEASE NOTE: The box will still be where

you leave information for Susan just as you have been doing.

ANNUAL CALENDARS AVAILABLE

The 2019 calendars are finally here. Thank you to BancFirst for sponsoring them this year. If you would like to have one, please see Anita in the bank to pick one up.

VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS AT EPWORTH

ART CORNER

(Second Floor above the Library)

We are very fortunate to have the space for all to participate in needle work, crafts and arts of all mediums (oil, acrylics, water, etc.).

Residents gather together on Thursdays at 1:00 pm and on Fridays at 10:00 am.

The Art Corner is always available for anyone to use for their own enjoyment.

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HEARTS FOR HEARING TOUR

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH

LEAVE @ 9:45 AM

Hearts for Hearing was established in 2003 to provide funding for the initial set of hearing aids for children with hearing loss in Oklahoma. In 2007, the mission was expanded to become a comprehensive hearing health program for both children and adults, offering auditory-verbal therapy. In 2013, to meet the growing demand for adult hearing healthcare, the mission expanded again to open a clinic specifically designed for adults.

If you are interested in going on this tour, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book by Monday, January 14th. Cost for transportation will be $3.00.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15th

3:00 PM

SOUTH CLASSROOM

HearingLife will be at Epworth Villa on Tuesday, January 15th beginning at 3:00 pm in the South Classroom, to help with your hearing aid needs. Free cleaning and adjustments of your existing hearing aids, servicing your existing hearing aids, minor repairs at no charge, battery supplies and other assisted listening devices at a discounted price. They can also answer any questions you may have regarding your hearing or hearing aids at that time. No appointment or sign up is necessary, just SHOW UP if you need help with your hearing aid. http://www.hearinglife.com/

WAYNE DICKINSON

“THE SINGING COWBOY”

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17TH

2:00 PM

JOE WHITE LIVING ROOM

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PODIATRIST—DR. NICK PLANTS

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

1:00 – 4:00 pm

WELLNESS CENTER

Starting this month we will be having a NEW Podiatrist coming to Epworth Villa. Dr. Nicholas B. Plants, D.P.M, AACFAS, with the Oklahoma Foot and Ankle Institute provides comprehensive, quality care for all of his patients. While the practice treats all disorders of the foot and ankle, Dr. Plants has specialized training in foot and ankle surgery, geriatric care, diabetic foot care and limb salvage, sports medicine, and orthotics. Dr. Plants attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed 3 years of surgical residency in Denver, Colorado and Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Plants is Board Qualified in Forefoot surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. If you are interested in being seen by Dr. Plants when he comes to Epworth, please sign up in the ‘Count Me In’ book at the front desk.

Since Dr. Plants will be coming from now on and IF you have not ever seen him before, please BRING YOUR PHOTO ID and INSURANCE CARD and/OR MEDICARE CARD.

For more information please visit: http://www.oklahomafootandankleinstitute.com/

WESTMINSTER CHOIR

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19TH

LEAVE EPWORTH VILLA @ 5:30 pm

If are signed up for the Westminster Choir Concert, please make sure you are in the Epworth lobby by 5:30 pm on January 19th to leave. The concert is free so we want to get you there in plenty of time to get good seats; concert starts at 7:00 pm.

IF YOU SIGNED UP AND CANNOT GO, PLEASE LET SUSAN KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The sign up deadline has past, but if you would like to be placed on the waiting list, let Susan know.

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(Not So)

At Epworth Villa

We are kicking it back to the good old days of

Johnny Carson and Ed Sullivan. We will be having a

“Late Show” at Epworth Villa and welcome you to join

us for an entertaining night!

Friday, January 18TH

7 pm

Grand Ballroom

Bring your neighbor!

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AROUND THE WORLD ZOO PROGRAM

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22ND

2:00 PM

GRAND BALLROOM

Come experience live animals as the Oklahoma City Zoo takes you on a trip around the world to meet animals from 3 different continents. This show-and-tell style presentation will leave you eager to set sail for new and exotic destinations to discover wildlife. The program is especially geared towards senior citizens.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD

1:00 PM

ART CORNER

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SHREDDING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD

10:30 AM

EPWORTH VILLA GRAND LOBBY

When you bring papers for shredding this time, you will notice a change of companies. The shredding company we have been using, Mobile Shredding, was bought out by another company and they do not make ‘house calls’. Therefore, we are changing to The Meadows for our shredding needs because they will come to us.

The Meadows shreds sensitive data for more than 3,000 customers across the state of Oklahoma. Their customers include local, state, and federal agencies; educational institutions; pharmacies, health care providers, and medical facilities; religious organizations; accounting, legal, insurance, and business professionals; and many others.

Convenience •They will bring large containers when they come. After the containers are filled they will take them back to their office in Edmond for destruction. No sorting is necessary, and you do not need to remove folders, notebooks, paper clips, or staples. Their team of workers will sort everything on-site for you. Security •All data and documents are kept in latched and locked bins until destruction. Trucks are locked securely at all times except when loading or unloading. •After paper shredding, they will issue a certification of data destruction, providing a legal audit trail and giving verification of destruction of materials. •The Meadows conducts internal security checks, with data destruction and paper shredding monitored by closed circuit security cameras. •Employees are subject to OSBI background checks and random drug testing. •Data is guaranteed not to be read, is shredded and refuse is returned to paper products. Our customers may witness data destruction by appointment.

Environmentally Friendly •After paper is shredded, it is baled into 1,300-1,500 pound bales. These bales are shipped to recycling facilities to be reduced to pulp and recycled into home paper goods. Each ton of paper we recycle saves approximately 7,000 gallons of water; 17-31 trees; 4,000 KWh of electricity; and 60 pounds of air pollutants.

As before, shredding will cost $10.00 per person. If you have anything to be shredded, please bring cash with you and be in the lobby at 10:30 am. They will only stay as long as we have residents with items to shred. No signup is necessary.

For more information on The Meadows and their shredding process, please visit

http://www.meadowsoklahoma.com/shredding.htm.

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SATURDAY MATINEE MOVIE (Shown in the 2nd Floor Theater)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH MATINEE @ 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

2015 45 YEARS

This is a quietly powerful drama about memory and marriage. A married couple, Kate and Geoff, preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary is rocked by the arrival of a letter bringing unsettling news of Geoff’s first love. From here the couple navigates the distance and warmth of a long-term relationship in crisis. Each pained glance, frank exchange and yearning stab at intimacy is devastating. This is a tale of rare depth and honest, often shocking, emotion.

RATINGS: R+15

Run Time 1hr 35min EVTV MOVIE WILL BE SHOWN

On EVTV Channel 1960

SAT. 7:00 PM AND

WED. 8:00 PM

SAT., JANUARY 12TH AND

WED., JANUARY 16TH

OUT OF AFRICA

Initially set on being a dairy farmer, the aristocratic Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep) travels to Africa to join her husband, Bror (Klaus Maria Brandauer), who instead spends their money on a coffee plantation. After discovering Bror is unfaithful, Karen develops feelings for hunter Denys (Robert Redford), but realizes he prefers a simplistic lifestyle compared to her upper class background. The two continue on until a series of events force Karen to choose between her love and personal growth.

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EPWORTH VILLA HAPPENINGS IN PICTURES

EPWORTH VILLA IN THE SNOW

JANUARY BIRTHDAY PARTY

HARPIST LORELEI BURTON

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Monday January 14

9:00 a.m. 9:30

10:15 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. 7:14

Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Line Dancing – Wellness Studio Limber Up – Wellness Studio Coffee/Tea Chocolate Sale – Outside Bistro OCU Musicians – Brill Chapel Inquiring Minds – Wellness Classroom

Tuesday January 15

9:00 a.m. 9:30

9:30 – 10:30 Leave @ 9:45

10:45 1:30 p.m.

3:00

Water Aerobics - Pool Golden Swans – Wellness Studio EAH Blood Pressure Checks – Coffee Lounge Hearts for Hearing Tour Chair Yoga – Wellness Classroom Balance & Fall Prevention – Wellness Classroom Hearing Life – South Classroom

Wednesday January 16

8:30 a.m. 9:00 9:45

Leave @ 10:00

1:00 p.m. 3:00 8:00

Catholic Communion – BRILL CHAPEL Flex and Stretch – Wellness Center Limber Up – Wellness Studio Grocery Shopping -Walmart Market/Natural Grocers/Braum’s Tai Chi – Wellness Classroom Gary Johnson – Joe White Living Room Movie – EVTV Channel 1960, Replay

Business Hours for Services Available at Epworth Villa

M – F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Mercy Clinic is Open

M, W, F 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. BancFirst is Open

M - F 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Market is Open

M – F 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thrifty Pharmacy is Open

DINING HOURS

M – Sat. 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Café Open

M, F & Sat. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Bistro Open

T, W, TH 11:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Bistro Open

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bistro Open

T – TH 4:45 -- 7:00 p.m. Redbud Open

4th Sun. of Month 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Redbud Open