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MAY 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Trips & Outings ········ 2

Calendar of Events ··· 4

Monday Movies ······· 5

IMAX ‘ Hubble; ········· 5

East Africa ················ 7

Kentucky Derby ········ 7

Music & Dance Potpourri ················· 9

Memorial Day BBQ ··· 9

Stoctet ····················· 11

Kafé Mundo ············· 11

TLG Photos ··············· 12

KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWING PARTY Saturday, May 4 | 1-4pm—GRA

KAFÉ MUNDO Monday, May 6 | 7pm—GRA

NEW 49ERS FOOTBALL STADIUM TOUR Tuesday, May 7 | 1:45pm—Santa Clara

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 12 | 11am—MDR

LUNCH OUTING—RITZ CARLTON Wednesday, May 15 | 11am—Half Moon Bay

BAYMS Saturday, May 18 | 7pm—GRA

STOCTET Sunday, May 19 | 7pm—GRA

CLASSICAL PIANO RECITAL Saturday, May 25 | 11am—GRA

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ & MUSIC Monday, May 27 | 11:30am—MDR & Fountain

FEATURED THIS MONTH

TRIPS & OUTINGS [PAGE 2]

MAY 2013 | 03 02 | HIGHLIGHTS

TRIPS & OUTINGS :: Movie Theater

“42” Monday, May 6 - 10:15 AM [Code: E]

The life story of Jackie

Robinson and his history-

making signing with the

Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of

team executive Branch Rickey.

Trans: $3

:: New San Francisco 49ers

Santa Clara Stadium Tour

Tuesday, May 7 - 1:45PM [Code: A] Construction and Preview Center

Tours of one of the most innovative outdoor

sports and entertainment venues in the

world. See the current progress of the new

stadium up close and personal. No walkers/

wheelchairs permitted on construction site. Trans: $5

:: A Day in Downtown Carmel

Friday, May 10 - 9:00AM

[Code: M/A] Spend the day in Downtown Carmel with no plans or agenda. The bus will drop you off on beautiful Ocean Ave., allowing ample time to visit the various shops, galleries, restaurant and ocean.

Trans: $8 | Lunch: on your own

:: Lunch—Ritz Carlton, HMB

Wednesday, May 15 - 11:00AM

[Code: M/A] Enjoy lunch at the exquisite

Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay.

Trans: $5

MAY 2013 | 11

KAFÉ MUNDO

ENTERTAINMENT

Monday, May 6 7pm | GRA In honor of Cinco de Mayo, TLG drivers, Victor and Nasario, will perform with their Latin, Jazz group (Kafé Mundo). Join us after dinner for a live, musical performance in the GRA. Come listen, dance and shake the night away. Please note: this performance is on Monday, May 6. (Not on actual Cinco de Mayo)

STOCtet—

“LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES” Sunday, May 19 | 7:00pm | GRA STOCtet is the musical arm of the Studio Theatre of California which was founded 17 years ago. The group is comprised of about 21 voices which perform 4-part harmony concerts twice a year in the Bay Area. This year's theme is "Let's Go To The Movies" so you will hear songs from many of your favorite and nostalgic films. This group has a wonderful sound which the residents have always appreciated.


:: MEMORIAL DAY BBQ & ENTERTAINMENT NEW Monday, May 27 11:30am-2pm —GRA Dining Services will host a mouth watering BBQ to remember those men and women lost while serving our country. Patriotic Banjo music by Kevin McCabe. No Dinner Service

:: SPECTICAST

NEW Tuesday, May 28 7pm—GRA Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Samson and Delilah” (performed by San Francisco Opera)

:: IL FORNAIO & IMAX THEATER NEW Wednesday, May 29 10:30am-TLG Bus (sign up) Join us for lunch at Il Fornaio followed by an iMax movie, “Hubble”. A short walk from the restaurant to the movie is required

:: GREETING MEETING

Thursday, May 30 4pm—GRA Welcome the new residents to TLG over light refreshments and spirits

:: COFFEE W/ ALEX Friday, May 31 10:30am—Game Room Get community updates and ask your questions in this casual setting over coffee in the Game Room.

MAY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

I WANT TO HEAR

FROM YOU ... The best suggestions for entertainers, speakers, trips, tours, etc. always come from the residents themselves. Please feel free to email, call, stop by the office, or pull me aside in the hall and share your unique ideas. It’s not what I want to do, but what you want to do. Tyler Ichien [email protected] (408) 357-1144 Current suggestions on the ‘To Do’ list: Exploratorium, San Francisco Disney Museum Wine Tasting/Lunch California Missions Oakland Museum Elkhorn Slough San Francisco Ferry Building StarGeezers

MAY 2013 | 03

:: San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Walk


[Code: M/A] Walk across the historic Golden Gate Bridge. The bus will drop the group off on one end, picking the group up on the other end before heading to lunch at Spinnaker’s in Sausalito.

Trans: $5 | Lunch: Spinnaker’s

:: New Almaden

Quicksilver Park


[Code: A] La Case Grande, an 1854 revival-

style mansion was the official residence and

office of the mine superintendents, plus a

country retreat for wealthy mine investors.

The mansion now contains exhibits about

the history of mercury mining and the

cultural history community at New Almaden.

Trans: $5 | Lunch: Bring a sack lunch

:: Il Fornaio & iMax “Hubble” Wednesday, May 29 - 10:30 AM [Code: M/A] Tickets: $8 | Trans: $3

:: Golden Gate Fields—

Horseraces, Berkeley


[Code: A] The package includes all you care to eat "Turf Club Buffet", an official racing program, group welcome on the infield tote board, a group welcome printed in the racing program and Winner's Circle privileges.

Tickets: $35 | Trans: $5

[E] EASY: Enjoyed by all

[M] MODERATE: May require walking

and/or stairs

[A] ACTIVE: Requires walking &

climbing. Not suitable for walkers

BE SURE TO SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

04 | HIGHLIGHTS


:: TRADER JOE’S & CVS SHOPPING Wednesday, May 1 9:15am—TLG Bus

:: OLD FOGIES FOLLIES Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 10:30am—GRA

:: WESTGATE SHOPPING MALL Wednesday, May 1 11am—TLG Bus

:: VISION SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, May 1 2pm-Conference Room

:: AUXILIARY BOARD MEETING Wednesday, May 1 3pm—CR

:: BUTTON LADY Thursday, May 2 11:30am & 4:30pm—Game Lounge Complementary light mending and sewing offered for all TLG Residents

:: IPAD TRAINING Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 1pm—Conference Room

:: TOMMY’S TALK Thursday, May 2 1pm—Training Room

:: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 2pm—Training Room Join instructor David Zerweck in a lively discussion of current events

:: EYE GLASS FITTING Friday, May 3 9am—Conference Room Come get your eyeglasses adjusted for free

:: AAUW TRAVEL PROGRAM NEW Friday, May 3 7:30pm—GRA Explore East Africa with biologist and eco-safari leader Doug Cheeseman

:: KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWING PARTY NEW Saturday, May 4 1 - 4pm—GRA Join us for the viewing of the 139 Kentucky Derby. Light refreshments and beverages will be served to view the greatest 2 minutes in sports. Details listed on pg. 7

:: FRONT YARD BBQ NEW Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 3pm–6pm—Fountain Court

:: MOVIE—42 NEW Monday, May 6 10:15am—Camera 7 Pruneyard Sign up at the front desk to join us for a movie outing to the local theater.

:: OPEN DANCING Mondays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 4:30pm—GRA

:: GREAT DECISIONS—LAST CLASS Monday, May 6 11:00am—CR Great Decisions discussion surrounding current events.

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“Bitter Sweet” - 1940

Thursday, May 23, 2013—1.5 hrs Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, and George Sanders Songbirds and lovebirds, Carl (Eddy) and Sarah (MacDonald) happily starve in a 19th century Viennese garret, awaiting the day the world will cheer Carl’s operetta. But a lecherous baron (Sanders), with an eye for Sarah and a taste for duels, threatens to turn their hope to tragedy. Noel Coward wrote some of his most poignant songs for this show.

ALL MOVIES ARE SHOWN AT 7PM // GRA

MUSIC & DANCE POTPOURRI

Join Dining Services as we host a mouth watering

Memorial Day BBQ and remember the men and women who died while serving

in the United States Armed Forces. Musical entertainment provided by Patriotic

Jazz Banjo player, Kevin McCabe.

(Please note: No Dinner Service)

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ & ENTERTAINMENT Monday, May 27 | 11:30—2pm | MDR & Fountain Court


:: SQUARE DANCING Saturdays, May 11 & 25 7:30pm—GRA All residents are invited to watch and learn

:: RESIDENT COUNCIL Tuesday, May 14 2pm—Conference Room

:: AUDIOLOGIST Wednesday, May 15 9am—Training Room

:: LUNCH OUTING—RITZ CARLTON NEW Wednesday, May 15 11:00am—Half Moon Bay Join us for lunch at the beautiful Ritz Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay.

:: CERAMIC CLASS Thursday, May 16 2pm—DTV Try something new by using your hidden

creative talents sculpting clay ceramics.

:: SUPPER DANCE

Thursday, May 16 4pm—GRA Hosted by Tommy Cardosa

:: BAY AREA YOUTH MUSIC SOCIETY (BAYMS)

NEW Saturday, May 18 7pm—GRA

:: STOCTET (STUDIO THEATRE OF CA)

NEW Sunday, May 19 7pm—GRA “Let’s Go to the Movies”

:: DYSARTHRIA PRESENTATION NEW Monday, May 20 11am-GRA Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder. The muscles of the mouth, face, and respiratory system may become weak, move slowly, or not move at all after a stroke or other brain injury.

:: BIRTHDAY LUNCH Tuesday, May 21 12pm—PDR

:: 3RD TUESDAY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, May 21 2pm—Apt. D230 “The Years of Lyndon Johnson— The Passage of Power”

:: SAN JOSE REP—NEXT FALL NEW Wednesday, May 22 10:15am—TLG Bus

:: SCENIC DRIVE Wednesday, May 22 1:30pm—TLG Bus Join us for a scenic drive around this beautiful place we call home. Simply sign up, jump on the bus, sit back, and enjoy.

:: FIRESIDE CHAT Thursday, May 23 3pm—GRA

:: PIANO RECITAL NEW Saturday, May 25 11am—GRA Classical piano recital performed by children

ages 5-16.


“To Kill a Mockingbird”

Monday, May 13 Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. (129 min)

“Hey Boo: Harper Lee &

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’”

Monday, May 20 Harper Lee's first and only novel turns 50 this summer and the author hasn't given an interview since 1964 or published a second book. In compelling interviews, Mary Murphy traces the history of this astonishing phenomenon. (82 min)

“Intouchables”

Monday, May 27 After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker. (112 min)

ALL MOVIES ARE SHOWN AT 7PM // GRA

MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES

MAY 2013 | 05

iMAX —”HUBBLE”

Wednesday, May 29 10:30am—San Jose Tech Museum Journey through distant galaxies to explore the

grandeur and mysteries of our celestial

surroundings, and accompany space-walking

astronauts as they attempt some of the most

difficult and important tasks in NASA's history.

Tickets: $8 | Trans: $3 | Lunch: Il Fornaio


:: KAFÉ MUNDO PERFORMANCE NEW Monday, May 6 7pm—GRA Join TLG Drivers, Victor and Nasario, as they bring their Latin, Jazz Band (Café Mundo) to TLG in celebration of Cinco de Mayo

:: SOCIAL COMMITTEE Tuesday, May 7 10am—Game Lounge

:: CERT MEETING Tuesday, May 7 11am—Conference Room

:: AUXILIARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 7 12pm—PDR Volunteer appreciation luncheon to thank the Auxiliary members for all that they do. Sign up at the front desk.

:: WII SPORTS II Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 1pm—GRA

:: NEW 49ERS FOOTBALL STADIUM CONSTRUCTION TOUR NEW Tuesday, May 7 1:45pm—Santa Clara Construction and Preview Center Tours of one of the most innovative outdoor sports and entertainment venues in the world. See the current progress of the new stadium up close and personal. No walkers/wheelchairs permitted on construction site.

:: ZUMBA GOLD NEW Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 2pm—GRA ZUMBA GOLD is a type of dance exercise

moving with the music. Zumba can help you

with Cardiovascular while strengthening

your heart and stamina. Wear something

comfortable with flat or tennis shoes.

:: NOB HILL & RITE AID SHOPPING Wednesday, May 8 9:15am—TLG Bus

:: STANFORD SHOPPING MALL Wednesday, May 8 11:00am—Palo Alto

:: DINING COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 8 2pm—Conference Room

:: FARMERS MARKET NEW Thursdays, May 9 & 23 11am-2pm —Fountain Court Enjoy fresh produce, delicious BBQ and assorted favorites as Dining Services brings their farmers market twice a month during the summer.

:: CAREGIVER SUPPORT Friday, May 10 10:30pm—Conference Room

:: DINING DEMO NEW Friday, May 10 3pm—GRA Join pastry chef, Tiffanie Ramos, as she showcases her pastry talents


MAY 2013 | 07

May 21

2pm—Apt. D230 The Third Tuesday Book

Group will discuss

"Years of Lyndon

Johnson: The Passage of

Power", a biography by

Robert A. Caro. Mr.

Caro, winner of two

Pulitzer Prizes and

numerous other awards,

has set a high standard

for the art of political

biography. This book

is the fourth in a series

on the life of Lyndon

Johnson, and covers the

crucial time between his

campaign for the

presidency against John

F. Kennedy and his

accomplishments in the

early years of his

presidency after

Kennedy's

assassination.

3rd Tuesday

Book Group

AAUW TRAVEL PROGRAM

“EAST AFRICA” Friday, May 3 | 7:30pm | GRA Presented by biologist and eco-safari leader Doug Cheeseman. With his images, Doug will explore wild life behavior of the East African mammals and birds. We will see the dynamic interaction between mammals and birds and learn about their predation and adaptions for survival. A not to be missed program.

KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWING PARTY Saturday, May 4 | 1pm—4pm | GRA

And they’re off!!!! Those three words ignite what’s been termed the most exciting two minutes in sports. Throw on your best derby hat and join us for this years Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. The race will be projected live on the BIG SCREEN with light refreshments and beverages.

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