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Spring

Life Seasons

Spotlight

Mind & Body

Friends and Fare

At A Glance

Road Trippin’

Sing/Read

Pray/Give

Get Involved

March 2016 WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM

Grab your raincoats and sturdy shoes...it has been a long, wet winter but the sun is meandering in and out of those water-filled clouds and we say it is time to get outside!

This month we are heading off on a beautiful drive via the backroads, to Tacoma where we will stop in at the Glass Museum for lunch and a guided tour plus the chance to meet the arti-

sans and watch them at work.

We will also be making a trip to his-toric Monroe for a stop at the Ever-green State Fairgrounds for the Wash-ington Quilters Show. Then break out your toe-tapping shoes because we are heading to Boxleys Jazz Club in North Bend for a night of great food and the finest live jazz that our area has to offer.

Fill that in with books and coffee at Barnes & Noble, tea and antiques at Gilman Gallery, a little “Luck o’ the

Irish” at Snoqualmie Casino, shopping and lunch at the North Bend Factory Outlet Mall, and a beautiful scenic drive up through the mountains and it looks like a fine way to celebrate spring!

FROM PROGRAMS WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM

Interim Manager: Cindy Greenfield Relocation Coordinator: Lynn Krom Concierge: Kara Jolley and Kennena Greer, Mattie Lucas

Doni Stull and Linda SmithCommunity Relations: Sherry Pitt Maintenance Team: Gary Glazier, Tom Blanding Executive Chef: Frank Blanchard Culinary Team: Sharon Parker, Abby Gurmu, Gabriel Perez , Irene Teninty Housekeeping Team: Vicky Nanthrup, Jackie Palacios, Jenessa Herrera Overnight Security Team: Mike and Laura Brieske

This year March brings us the first day of spring and Easter Sunday as well. Two sig-nificant events...unrelated, yet with a thread of commonality in that they both celebrate rebirth...resurrection...hope. I was hiking over the weekend and my hik-ing partner made the comment that it is so easy to get lost in the day to day business of existence and forget to take the time to enjoy the simple things in life. Things like the wonder of the new growth and buds everywhere I looked, a tiny flower growing out of the face of a boulder, the sun warming my face...even the smiles of the hikers we passed along the trail held the joy of knowing that out of the darkness of winter there is always the promise of new beginnings and the color and warmth of summer is just around the corner. It occurs to me that moving into a retire-ment community is very much like that….it is a time of new beginnings, a new life style, and new friends. The possibilities are end-less to develop new hobbies and interests. It is “me” time. No more house upkeep or yard work...nor endless hours of house cleaning. You don’t even have to cook if you don’t want to! Our job in the programs department is to keep that thought in our minds with all things we plan...how to enjoy our retire-ment while still staying active and engaged? How to make this new “season” of our life bloom with expectation! It starts with the seven dimensions of well-ness...emotional, spiritual, physical, voca-tional, intellectual, environmental and social. We then strive to tailor a well-rounded calendar that gives equal attention to each dimension...while keeping the personal needs and interests of each

and every one of you in mind. What can we offer new to learn? A “bucket list” experience? A new skill...or honing an old one? Going somewhere you have never been before? There are so many opportuni-ties for new friends and new challenges! What excites & impassions you? With the onset of spring, what excites me is getting outside and enjoying this beautiful ar-ea we live in. Hiking, geocaching, Nordic poles, Qi Gong in the park and picnics at the lake...those are the things I am looking forward to sharing with you!

How about you? Hugs, Doni

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Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 DR Julliard trained Violist and Bellewood fa-vorite, Leslie Johnson will be back in the house for a concert and practice session of her most gifted students. The proté-gé’s will be competing in Seattle next month and we are delighted to be their testing grounds. It promises to be an evening of great music.

Easter Sunday ~~ March 27th ~~ Seatings from 11 until 2:00 Please RSVP at the front desk or call 425.391.2880

Strawberry Champagne Sparkling Strawberry Cider Fresh Sliced Fruit Strawberries, Yogurt & Granola Spring Salad Mix W/Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Marinated Vegetable Antipasto Fresh Spring Vegetables Sauté Brussel Sprouts in Almond Butter Au gratin Potatoes w/Roasted Peppers Eggs Benedict Cheese Blintz w/Apricot Sauce

Turkey Breast w/Marsala Mushroom Sauce Broild Halibut w/Shrimp Vin Blanc Carved Pit Ham w/Honey Ham Glaze Carved Roasted Leg of Lamb, w/Au Jus and Minted Pear Jelly Deluxe Dessert Bar Variety Cheesecakes Fruit Tortes Triple Chocolate Bundt Fresh Cinnamon Rolls

Tuesdays in March, 11:00 CC

Zoltan Abraham is a teacher and speaker who has traveled world-wide doing the work of his min-

istry. He is a staff member at Mary Queen of Peace, where he facilitates the adult studies programs. He is also a Biblical history expert, a blogger and an all around fascinating person. He will be at Bellewood on Tuesdays in March present-ing a four week series and slide show of his recent trip to the Holy Land. All residents are invited to attend.

Let’s help him Celebrate!

Monday, March 14th at 2:00 in the after-

noon in the Cascade Dining Room

EVERYBODY IS INVITED!!

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WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM FIT & FUN

Monday 10:30/Wednesday 9:30 Specifically designed for an older popula-tion, Medical Qi Gong can be done seated or standing. Positions and movements accommodate all fitness levels...in other words, anybody can do it! I encourage you all to join me and give it a try...the balance and harmony it brings to your inner being instills a feeling of well being and peacefulness. We start with a short medi-tative moment then move on to the 8 minimal movements, fol-lowed by a healthy snack. No com-mitment neces-sary… just come and see what you think! ~Doni

Mondays at 2:30 Fear of falling is a vicious circle: Fear=loss of confidence=restricting ac-tivity=loss of muscle tone. In this class, you will learn that falling does not have to be a natural part of the aging pro-cess….we will talk about the internal and external factors that contribute to falls and how to take the necessary steps to re-duce your fear and reduce your risk.

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 An advanced fitness routine combination of both seated and standing that inte-grates music, movement and merriment to your morning wake up. Challenging your body AND your brain in integrated movement.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 (FC)

This fitness regime is calculated to accommodate seniors at any level of fit-ness, combining seated core with stand-ing exercises, all specifically designed to strengthen your abdominals, lower back, and pelvic floor muscles.

~Coming in April~

Geocaching is a great outdoor activity that that has become a world-wide phenome-non. All over the world geocachers have hidden small containers (“caches”) in which small tokens are left. They then leave the coordinates and “hints” on the geocache website. Explorers such as us use a GPS and find the hidden container, log in the time and day, exchange one small token for another and re-hide it.

Our brain is the most important, and often most neglected muscle in our body. April will bring us a fascinating weekly “Great Cours-es” Series on brain function and health. Along with brain education we will be sharing laughs & inspiration at a weekly “Improv” session!

More on both programs coming soon.

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Saturday, March 5th, 12:00 noon

If you are a March Birthday Baby, enjoy a lunch on us in the dining room! What was your favorite birthday present? What kind of family traditions did you have for birthdays? Enjoy comparing notes with other March residents and staff!

Thursday, March 31, 9:30 DR

BREAKFAST IS SERVED! For ladies only...Chef Frank is stirring up some-thing delicious for your dining pleas-ure. Join your neighbors and

friends for girl talk and good food.

Wednesday, March 16th, 9:30

If you have a hankering for bacon and eggs, meet in the lobby at 9:30 for breakfast with the guys at Issaquah Café. A great atmosphere and one of the best menus in town...grab your neighbor and hop on the bus!

Thursday, March 10th, 12:15 Everybody is invited to this delightful potluck luncheon. There is always a good guest speaker and all denomina-tions are invited. Chef Frank provides a slad for our contribution to the pot-luck...all you need do is show up and en-joy! Sign up in lobby book.

Sunday, March 19th, 2:00 DR An open forum about all things food. Your chance to give input on your dining ex-perience and pass on kudos and sugges-tions! All residents encouraged to join!

Saturday, March 12th, 12:15 Bellewood hosts the Cascade Café monthly to give our friends and neigh-bors an opportunity to experience our dining room, great service, and great fare. It is open to all residents to enjoy as their main meal for the day. Most often there will be many folks from surround-ing communities attending….be sure and stop by and give them a warm Bellewood hello. Reservations at front desk.

Beer Tasting Irish Cocktails

Music Dice Games

& a little “Luck -’0-the-Irish

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WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM AT A GLANCE

Sunday Church Shuttle

Sign up ahead of time in the Lobby Book to ride our free bus

to local churches

Reciting the Rosary Mondays, 10:00 (CC)

Pray and meditate on the mys-teries of the Rosary.

Worship Service Mondays, 10:30-11:30 (TH)

Mountain Creek Christian Fellowship Service provides a

20 minute time of worship and then a short bible study.

Holy Communion is served the first of every month.

Spiritual Book Club Mondays, 7:00pm (CC) This book club is open to all

Bellewood residents.

Biblical History w/Zoltan Abraham PhD.

Tuesdays 11-12 (CC)

FREE Senior Luncheon Sammamish Presbyterian

2nd Tuesday 11:15 (LO)

Senior Luncheon - Potluck Mary Queen of Peace

2nd Thursday 12:15 (LO)

Dr. Elisa Chan, Family Practice & Primary Care Physician

visits us from Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. Appointments available every Tuesday & Friday in our Wellness Center. Call 425-677-5938.

Healthy Living Clinic & Lab Service Every Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00 Wellness Center: Anti-coagulation clinic, lab, blood pressure check, weight checks available or simply ask a question.

Kim’s Massage, Certified Therapist Kim McManus 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10:00-2:00 (SS) Call 206-781-4252 to book your appointment.

Podiatrist, Dr. James Gorey Call 888-425-7307 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-4:30 (SS)

Gypsy Specs-Traveling Optician; Cynthia Creel Offering discounts on select items Call 425-941-7790 for your appointment.

Rite Aid, Sammamish - Wellness Ambassador: Katrina Watson * Phone Rite Aid Prescriptions in at (425) 391-1582

* Every 1st Wednesday, 1:00 (LO) Transportation to 65+ Wellness Event. Sign-up in the Lobby Book. * Watch for more Wellness Care coming soon!

Baker Insurance: Theresa Baker, LTCP, Owner Call (206) 292-0004 for a Private Consultation. * Mobile Medical Foot Care: Irene Thompson *Inspection of feet and shoes * Trimming & thinning, callous & corn care. * By appointment 425-310-2514 Second & Fourth Saturdays of the month

Personal Registration allows you to plan ahead for future programs, trips and classes. You’ll receive details about organized group excursions, get advice on selecting the right fitness class, and have the opportunity to reserve and pay for events that have limited seating such as Workshops or Trips. Ask questions and give suggestions!

For April registration, come to the Bellewood Bistro on: Wednesday, March 23rd at 2:00

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AT A GLANCE WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM

Resident Meeting Tuesdays, 1:00 (TH)

Keep abreast of happenings, announcements and latest breaking news about our Bellewood Community.

Bookmobile 3rd Wednesday of month

9:15-10:00 (DR) King County Library comes once a month for all your

library needs, including books on CD and discussion books for our afternoon book club!

Opus Bank; Craig Doty 1st Tuesday of the month

*Opus is conveniently located inside of QFC. 10:00 - 11:00 (DR)

Bellewood Salon Kathy Ryan and Kirsten Madsen

Stylists are on site with a wide variety of salon services. Call for an appointment.

(425) 392-6395

Koffee Klatch—Daily (DR)

Invite your neighbors! 10:30—11:30 a.m. 2:00—3:00 p.m.

You supply the topics—we supply the fresh coffee and

baked treats.

Knit & Crochet-4-Seattle Children’s

Hospital (RL) Every 3rd Saturday, 1:00

Join us as we knit and crochet prayer scarves, preemie and

chemo caps for Seattle’s Children's Hospital.

See page 8 for details.

Pick up the weekly Chatter to see what’s playing. Have a

request? Add it to the sign-up sheet in the Lobby book.

EVERY MONDAY Issaquah Senior Center or Community Center

By Request 9-3:00

Shopping & Banking

12:30 Safeway/Bartell

Mail Post Trader Joe’s

Bank of America

1:00 QFC/Rite Aid

Mail Post Wells Fargo, Chase

and Bank of America

EVERY FRIDAY

Shopping & Banking

11:45 QFC/Rite Aid

Mail Post Opus Bank, Chase,

Wells Fargo and Bank of America

12:30

Fred Meyer, Value Village &

Gilman Antique Gallery

WEDNESDAY Issaquah Senior Center or Community Center

By Request 9-3:00

1st Wednesday of month Issaquah Value Village

The Commons & Gilman Antique Gallery

2nd Wednesday of month Bellevue Shopping—check current calendar for this

months destination

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Sign-up at Front Desk with Doctor Runs

(24 Hour Notice Please)

Pickering Shopping Office Depot

PCC Michael’s Big Lots

Lowes Pier One

Barnes & Noble Gilman Antique Gallery

Every Tuesday & Thursday 2nd & 4th Wednesday Issaquah & Factoria Bellevue

Please call the Front Desk at least 24 hours in advance to arrange your ride.

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OUT & ABOUT WWW.BELLEWOOD.COM

Wednesday, March 23, 5:30 LO

How about a fun evening with dinner, cocktails and some of the best live jazz entertainment east of the lake? Located in historic downtown

North Bend, Boxleys is renown for its atmosphere, good food and great music. We will be heading up the mountain for dinner and drinks, followed by the sounds of The Jazz Heads. Trip fee $5, plus dinner.

Wednesday, March 30th, 10:30

We will be taking a scenic tour through the back roads to Tacoma. Upon arrival at the glass museum we will eat lunch in their fabulous café Choripan by Asado. Afterwards a docent guided tour will include time watching the artisans at work in the “hot box” followed by tea and a chance to create a memento of your trip. Trip fee $3 + Admission $12 + lunch.

Thursday, March 3rd, 11:00 LO Heading east up above the clouds to the beautiful Snoqualmie Casino for some cards, dice and one armed bandits! Bring your money and bring your luck! We will drop you off and pick you back up at 2:00 p.m. Trip fee $2

Friday, March 11th, 10:30 LO Evergreen State Fairgrounds will be the weekend home of this beautiful indoor quilt show. The drive through historic Du-vall and Monroe lends an opportunity to enjoy the trees and flowers bursting with life and color. When we arrive at the fair-grounds there will be plenty of opportunity to spread out and enjoy the quilts. Food vendors are available as well as plenty of seating. Trip fee $2 + $8 admission.

Sunday, March 13th, 1:00 LO An afternoon browsing our favorite bookstore and coffee at Starbucks!

Thursday, March 24th, 11:00 LO

Drop off and pick up. Enjoy fabulous shopping at Gilman’s numerous gift bou-tiques. Share a cup of coffee or lunch with a friend.

Sunday, March 20th, 2:00 LO

The perfect way to celebrate the first day of spring! Hop on the bus and we will head for the hills to enjoy the blossoms and the blooms. Always a pleasant Sunday afternoon, we may even stop for cof-fee or pie. The open road is be-fore us!

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Thursday, March 17th, 7:00 pm DR Bellewood sponsors these outstanding High School musicians monthly as a practice ground for all of their up and coming competitions and revues. One of the best ensembles in the state thanks to the charisma and passion of teacher Doug Longman.

Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm DR Leslie and her students will be present-ing a special concert in the dining room as they prepare for competition in Seattle. See more on page two.

Saturdays March 5th & 19th 3:30 FL

Music for your listening pleasure from retired DJ Big Bad Bruce.

Meeting Sunday, March 6th, 2:30 CL It is time to start planning our next esca-pade! Do you play an instrument? You don’t? Perfect!....then join our junk band...ne experience necessary! “What’s Next?” planning meeting. Join us!

Saturday, March 12th, 2:00 CL Our newest book club...something with a little more depth for our serious readers. Our first book will be chosen and or-dered at this meeting, plus discussion on what comes next.

Weds, March 16th, 1:00 CL The book lovers club tackles one book a month and meets monthly in the Copper River Club for animated discussion and tea. All readers are welcome. Books are provided by the King County Library and come in all formats, including audio

Monday, March 14th 10:30 CL Facilitated by our friend Arlene Miletich, this group bites into thought provoking and challenging subjects, within the confines of a structured venue. This months book is “Between The World and Me” by TA-Nehisi Coates.

Mondays, March 7th & 21st 7:00 LI Whether you like to read, write, or lis-ten….all are welcome here to share! What is your style of choice? Ballad? Epic? Sonnet? Limerick?...whatever it is, we invite you to share with us.

Mondays, March 14th & 28th 7:00 LI A small group gathering that celebrates the stories of our life...whether spoken, written or visual...come share your life in whatever form it takes!

Thursday 3/10 7:00 CC Featuring Ella Fitzgerald

Enjoy an evening of Classic Jazz with Louis and his trumpet. Nightclub setting

with Cocktails and snacks served. Sign up early for this popular event as seating is limited!

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Saturday, March 19th

1:00 PR If you enjoy knitting and crocheting, you might like to join this live-ly group of ladies who make hats & dolls for children in chemotherapy treatments, prayer scarves for families battling cancer.

NonDemonination Worship Service w/Mountain Creek Christian Fellowship

Mondays at 10:30 TH

Reciting of the Rosary Mondays at 10:00 Copper River Club

Tuesday, March 15th, 2:00 All hands are welcome when we meet in the dining room to make peanut butter & jelly sandwiches to donate to Friends of Youth. We package the sandwiches in ziploc bags to be distributed to our chil-dren who are living on the streets.

Join our dedicated group of residents who orchestrate the signing of Birthday and Get Well cards, as well as deliver welcome baskets and cookies to new residents.

Support our Culinary Team by volunteer-ing to fold napkins or assist with menu pages for Bellwood's Cascade Dining Room. Any help is greatly appreciated. Get involved!

Would you be interested in helping out in our gift shop? It is a great way to meet your neighbors and become involved! Ne experience necessary and shifts are short. Contact Ginger Wallis or the front desk.

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March 13th at 3:30 & 29th at 10:30 An intimate support group that meets for informal discussion and moral support on the many challenges, joys and triumphs of growing older. Join us for tea and con-versation….and let your heart speak.

Wednesday, March 9th , 1:30 Former Manager and friend of Bellewood, Keenon Kennedy has invited us for an af-ternoon touring Gilman An-tiques Gallery and a lovely afternoon tea. The gallery is a diverse collection of mem-ories from our childhood with plenty of seating and restroom facilities.

Saturday, March 26th 1:30 CC

A short documentary followed by an intimate round table discussion over a light lunch of soup and bread. This month Carl Safina and “What are Ani-mals Thinking & Feeling? … Whats going on inside the brains of animals? Using discoveries and anecdotes that span ecology, biology and behavioral science, Carl argues that as we think, feel, use tools and express emotions, so too do the creatures, and minds, that share the earth with us.

Tuesday, March 15th 7:00 TH

A group designed to stimulate the mind and the imagina-

tion. The group meets once a month to discuss and debate a current topic or world issue. All are welcome to attend and participate, or attend and simply listen to what others are saying. This months topic is all about immigration.

Pool Games—The billiard room is always open for those of you that love to play, and Lin-da will be on hand on March 18th at 10:30 to help get you started or let you give her a les-son! Rainy day board games—Winter is so much more beautiful when viewed from inside your warm home, playing a game with friends and sipping coffee and cocoa! Try your hand at established groups such as Rummikube, Cribbage & Mexican Train...or start up something new. Cribbage occurs twice monthly and is open to all...lessons available on demand! Bridge is played twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays and new players are always welcome. Look for us in Rainier Lounge on Mondays and Chinook Lounge on Fridays. In addition...if you have a favorite game that you would like to see get started, please let us know! Or check out the game cabinet up-stairs in the Rainier Lounge….we have oodles of games and cards available!

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Cascade Café Saturday, March 12th ~ 12:15

$12.00 per person Please call for reservations 425.391.2880

PLEASE JOIN US Sunday, March 27th ~ 11:00-2:00

TRADITIONAL

EASTER BRUNCH

$22.00 Per Person

Please call for reservations 425.391.2880