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APRIL 2018

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS 5 O.W.L.S RVNA Blood Pressure Screen

6 Seminar: Protecting Yourself and Your Personal Information Online sponsored by Union Savings Bank Foundation

11 Antique Appraisal and Gold Sale

12 Book Discussion: The Last Days of Night

13 Tasting: Carrots sponsored by Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

19 Volunteer Lunch sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care

20 Seminar: Ridgefield’s Landmark Fountain sponsored by Union Savings Bank Foundation

27 Seminar: Frank Lloyd Wright sponsored by Union Savings Bank Foundation

A Message from Grace

After so many snow days, we are all welcoming spring! In April, we’ll treat you to a delicious Tasting and three fascinating

seminars. And, we’ll celebrate our cherished volunteers at the annual volunteer luncheon. Our popular Antique Appraisal and Gold Sale are back, which can enrich you while helping Founders Hall.

Speaking of enriching Founders Hall, thank you to all who included donations with your spring registration. What a great way to help us fill the funding gap between the low fees you pay and our actual expenses. If you missed that chance, you’ll find more opportunities springing up in the front hall with our annual Spring for Things. See the back page for details. I am so grateful for your ongoing support.

Founders Hall is a Donor-Supported Education and Recreation Center for Individuals Age 60 and Older

193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 • 203.431.7000 • www.founders-hall.org • Facebook: Founders Hall RidgefieldM/W/F: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tu/Th: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Carrot tasting

Friday, April 13, 2 pm

Crunchy, sweet, delicious and nutritious, the tasty and versatile carrot enhances soups, sides and more. Come

learn some sweet and savory ways to enjoy this beautiful root vegetable.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’ll be honoring our amazing volunteers with a special springtime lunch. If you have volunteered more than 10 hours during 2017, you will soon be receiving an invitation to the luncheon.

Volunteers, please contact Kimberly if you do not receive an invitation by April 10. We would love to have you join us.

Volunteer appreCiation lunCh

Thursday, April 19

Noon - 2 pm

Thursday, April 13, 3 pm

The Last Days of Nightby Graham Moore

Facilitated by Mary Rindfleisch of the Ridgefield Library

BOOK DISCUSSION

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Join the Gardening Group!Friday, April 20, 2:30 pm

Dining Room

Thanks to a team of dedicated members, our gardens will

soon be exploding with daffodils and poppies. Members are currently planting seeds for vegetables and herbs, some of which will be used in June’s Battle of the Chefs.

They can use more hands in the soil. No experience is necessary. All you need is a willingness to help during the busy spring and summer season. The benefits are beautiful!

SEMINARS

THE REAL STORY BEHIND RIDGEFIELD’S LANDMARK FOUNTAINFriday, April 20, 1 pmYou’ve driven past it countless times. Charlie Pankenier will tell you the real story of how our beloved fountain came to be--and how it has managed to survive. The cast of characters includes renowned architect Cass Gilbert, the ghosts of thirsty horses, a wealthy Lothario in Detroit, a possible curse, and a century-long snub by town officials.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: PRAIRIE ARCHITECTFriday, April 27, 1 pmArguably one of the world’s most famous architects, Frank Lloyd Wright developed his renowned “Prairie Style” in suburban Chicago at the turn of the 20th century. This session will highlight the design elements of Wright’s “Prairie Style”, and the famous homes and buildings he built. Replica furniture, artwork and design elements from Wright’s homes will also be part of the presentation. A long-time fan of Wright, Mark Weber served as a tour guide at the architect’s home and studio in Oak Park, Illinois for ten years prior to moving to Connecticut.

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COMING JUNE 3!

“To feel the love and generosity from the community and all so we can benefit... it’s

overwhelming. Every member should experience the Battle at

least once.” ~ Jan Wallace (below left with Peggy Jett at Battle of the Chefs 2017)

PROTECTING YOURSELF & YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION ONLINEFriday, April 6, 1 pmCyber security expert Richard Gunzel and Ridgefield Library staff members will tell you how to protect your identity and personal information from online theft and misuse. They will share insights into techniques used by cyber criminals, explain the threats posed by ransomware, and give you strategies to minimize the impact of such attacks. They will also give you tips for selecting user ids, passwords and authenticating questions.

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April at the MoviesLondon Boulevard 2 pmAn ex-con tries to go straight by working as a handy man for a reclusive actress against the wish of London’s underground crime lord.2010, Colin Farrell, Keira Knightly R, 103 mins.

Going in Style 3 pmDesperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three life-long pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. 2017, Michael Caine, Richie Moriarty PG-13, 96 mins.

The Big Sick 2 pmA Pakistan-born comedian and a grad student fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When she contracts a mysterious illness, he is forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings.2017, Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan R, 120 mins.

Queen of the Desert 2 pmA chronicle of Gertrude Bell’s life as a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the 20th century.2017, Nicole Kidman, James Franco PG-13, 128 mins.

Anthropoid 3 pmBased on the extraordinary WWII mission to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich, the main architect behind the Final Solution and the Reich’s third-in-command after Hitler and Himmler.2016, Jamie Dornan, Cillian Murphy R, 120 mins.

Stronger 2 pmThe inspiring story of an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.2017, Jake Glyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany R, 119 mins.

Murder on the Orient Express 3 pmWhen a murder occurs on the train he’s traveling on, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case.2017, Kenneth Branaugh, Penelope Cruz PG-13, 104 mins.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 2 pmA mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit.2017, Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson R, 115 mins.

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Join Us! Bingo* Fridays** 1 - 3 pm

Bocce Tues./Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 pm Canasta Thursdays 1:15 - 4:15 pm

Chess Mondays 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Gardeners Third Friday 2:30 - 4pm

Mah Jongg Thursdays 10am - 12 pm Mexican Train Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Dominoes

Needlework Thursdays 12 - 1:45 pm

Pinochle Thursdays 2:40 - 4:30 pm

Quilting Tuesdays 2 - 4 pm

Rug Hooking Wednesdays 1:30 - 4 pm

Scrabble Thursdays 1:15 - 3:15 pm

Walking Mon./Wed. 8:20 am

Woodcarving Mondays 1:30 - 4 pm

**except April 13*Bingo sponsored by

Please note that movies can change based on availability. Some movies contain strong language.

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Carol AmioloJudith BessermanSylveta BromfieldRhoda BrownElizabeth CameronBarbara CampagnaLouis CampagnaLillian CarrollMary Ann ConnorsJudy FarnetiTrevor Jones

Karen KearPatricia KingWilliam LynchJudith LynchCarol MaioloElizabeth SabellaBarbara ScarosCathrine SchonbergRichard SmithCarrie WellsPhilip Wick

New Members(as of March14)

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Founders Hall, a 501(c)3 public charity incorporated under the name Founders Hall Foundation, Inc., was established by the Couri and Goldstone families. The Foundation has an agreement with the town of Ridgefield to lease the land and run Founders Hall through 2022, with the option for future extensions. With continued support from generous people like you, the Foundation will run Founders Hall for generations to come.

DEVELOPMENT

Throughout April, you’ll notice paper flowers springing up on trees in the front hall and dining room. Each flower is inscribed with needs for items such as newspaper subscriptions, stamps, coffee and more. Will you spring for the cost of one of those items? If so, simply pick a flower, attach your monetary donation and give it to the front desk. We’ll use your donation to buy the item you choose.

You can make your donation individually or with a group of friends, classmates or exercise buddies. With your ongoing care and support, Founders Hall will bloom with great programs, classes and fellowship. Thank you for tending this very special garden.

SPRING FOR THINGS

ANTIQUE APPRAISAL & GOLD SALEWednesday, April 11, Noon - 4pm

Cost: $5 per item to benefit Founders hall

Think you may have a hidden treasure? Bring in up to five items and Jack DeStories from Fairfield Auction will appraise their value. Please bring patience as this is a popular event.

An appraiser from American Gold & Diamond Buyers will also be here to evaluate your unwanted gold, silver and diamond jewelry and watches and offer you a price based on current values. If you sell, you will receive cash; Founders Hall will receive a portion of the total proceeds. Please bring valid identification.

Thanks to all of you who responded so generously to our February appeal letter with a donation. We want to add an extra shout-out to those who decided to sustain Founders Hall with a monthly donation. We’re happy to report that the number of members giving monthly has almost quadrupled in the past month! Monthly donations provide a steady income we can rely on throughout the year, which makes it easier to plan and implement your programs. If you want to give monthly, it’s easy to set up on our website. Those donations are secure and flexible; you can change them at any time. What’s more, they will free you from our annual appeal cycle. Of course, however you give, we are always grateful for your support.

Thank you!

Marilyn Gordon, Anita Hiranandani, and Alice Learman at last year’s event.

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ALEV Oil CompanyAnonymousMr. and Mrs. James ArcuriJackie and Tom BeckRalph and Emily BeckNancy BeckettJoseph and Mary BellacosaFerne V. BendelGeorge and Dawn BesseDevera BlackMichael and Barbara BoeckmannLarry and Nancy BossidyTheodore BoytosGreg and Anne BrodginskiPearl and Nelson BromsElaine CanavanPat CareyGerry and Gene CarozzaCharles and Dorothy ChapmanChevron Matching Gift ProgramA.F. ChiodoPing and Sally ChowJoseph P. ClearyCohen and Wolf, P.C.Doris ConteDeanna Cunningham °Patrick DaigleMary Jo DalbeyEllen and Murray DarvickHelen DeFlorioLarry and Rosemarie Del FaveroMuriel DeLorioMarilyn DempseyJulia and Anthony DiesuJerry and Barbara DineenMary Alice DisalvoElizabeth M. DolenTherese DonahueThe Donnelly FamilyAnita and Nick DonofrioJoe and Alison Doucet ^Irene and Michael DoyleTracy and Brett Dubin ^Lorraine Duffy

Joseph EllisSherrie EllisInga EngstromIrene G. FalcinelliAngelina and Vincent Falotico ^Mitchell FarberTheodora FarrellWalter FeltmateMr. and Mrs. Thomas FieldAnn E. FitzgeraldDr. and Mrs. Robert P. FornshellSusan FortunatoJosephine GabrieleChristine T. Gardner ^Fay GaudetThe GE FoundationSam and Pat GillRon and Eileen GlebaDorothy GlissmannCarol GrassoJoan GregoryArlene HallettCarol HanlonIrma HarkinsCarolyn G. HarrimanDoris H. HealeyMrs. Ruth I. Holzthum ^Jim and Jean Horend ^Mary T. HorvathGeraldine HotardWilliam N. Hunter, Jr. ^Kay and Harold HvalJanet JacobsPaul and Lyn JasinskiMr. and Mrs. Michael P. JaykusPat JeniskiAnnette KappesPatricia KeoughDiane KernerDeborah KinnairdRichard and Gigi KoleszarFrank and Bunny LancasterLinda Laqueur ^Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Carl and Christine LecherVirginia LeemanPatricia LigosLock Install of RidgefieldWilliam and Marianne LoomisSusan and Dieter LuelsdorfSuzanne MacAvoyMaree MacphersonFrank and Sharon Madden ^Michele and Richard MahlandMain Street Florist and GiftsTom and Patti Maloney ^John and Jeanette Mannuzza ^Anthony and Patricia MarkertAnne T. MartinBrian and Terrie MartinRobert and Patricia MartinsenLou and Carolyn McAdamsJoanne and Ted McCormickCarolyn and Earl MeyersChris MillerMary R. Morrisroe ^Winnie and Tony MortimerJoellen and Robert MurphyBarbara NagleNew Beginnings Landscaping LLCKatherine NielsenThe O.W.L.S.Jan A. OlmerCharles and Judith PankenierLouis and Marsha PanzerAlberta and Bob PappollaGreg and Elaine PaulyFranziska Pfeiffer ^Pinnacle TripsKathleen Preli ^Peggy F. PressonAnn E. PrincipiHans ProbstCarol and George RadachowskyRita A. RaynorRegional Hospice and Home CareMeveral RickertRidgefield Overhead Doors, LLC

DONORS

Donors from February 10 through March 8, 2018 ° Founders Circle ^ monthly donor

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Ridgefield Professional Office ComplexRonald RigbyLarry RizzoPat and Ed RoheKent and Margaret Rohrer ^Donald and Peter RoseFred G. RueckDavid Sachs and Linda ShackelfordRobert SahlstrandBob and Kathie SalvestriniVincent and Marsha SavinoDarcy and Sam ScatterdayWalter and Angela SchlichtingHoward and Marilyn SchnidmanMaggie SeligmanBen and Darla ShawFrank and Pat ShawJoyce SilverstadtIsabel SilvestroDan and Ann SitomerWalter and Sabina SlavinIrma SlavinKaren Marie SmithPeter and Carole StathisRon SteigerHelen StevensRob and Judy StromJanet Swift

Synergy Home CareRobert and Maryann TaraskiewiczPaul and Catherine TedescoJoel H. Third ^Holly A. ThomsonElaine M. ThudiumMary TobinBarbara ToplinKitty and Joe TrenchGisela TrimarchiAgnes TroyMaureen TuckerBob TulipaniJane TulloUnion Savings Bank FoundationPeggy VanDeventerBert and Cynthia VeilleuxThe Village at Brookfield CommonGinny and Jeffrey VreelandGail WallaceCarl and Donna WarrenBill and Edna WeberMichael WeissPat and Bryn WeltonTim and Heidi WilliamsLes and Sharon WormellDorothy A. WrightBill and Barbara WymanJohn T. and Linda Zembron

Donors from Feb. 10 – March 8 (cont’d)

*in grateful memory

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These forward-thinking and caring individuals are linking their legacy with Founders Hall by leaving a bequest in their wills. Why not join them?

Anonymous (2)Joan Antkiw*

Stephen AntkiwRose M. Antonucci *

Theresa BachBonnie Barrett

Lee V. BlumJoan Bubert

Jim ChristianoJeanne CookElaine Couri

John CouriDeanna Cunningham

Jack Daniels *Julienne Daniels

Richard GodboutEvelyn Godbout

Liz GoldstoneSteve Goldstone

Maryann GriersonPeter Grierson

Emelie Howard *Claudia Kelly

Jim KellyAline Lawrence *

Tom LeskoDolores MacNeill

Janet Gebbia MannucciaSal Mannuccia

Margaret McEachernBeverly Osgood

Bill OsgoodJoanne Patrick

John PatrickCarol M. Perine

Candace PlechaviciusMary Laura Pritchard

Tom PritchardBobbie Schneider *

Lori SeibertTed Seibert

Helene TaylorAlayne Vlachos

Katherine A. Van Den AmeeleEdward W. Van Den Ameele

Janet Oakley WallaceWilliam L. Wallace *

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