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The Ambassador

Dear New Year’s Resolution,

Well, it was fun while it lasted!

Sincerely,

January 2nd

Vol. 12 | No. 1 January 2016

January Highlights

Dr. Sean Kim: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Series Wednesday, January 6, at 1:30 Westport Room Lunch Out to Affäre Thursday, December 7 Bus departs at 11:15 Movie Classics with Robert Butler: “Rebecca” Friday, January 8, at 2:00 Westport Room Jazz Pianist Joe Cartwright Monday, January 11, at 3:00 Madison Living Room Dan Meers: AKA KC Wolf Thursday, January 14, at 3:00 Westport Room Guitar Recital: Bráulio Bosi Friday, January 15, at 3:00 The Chapel of the Epiphany Dinner at Aixois Bistro Sunday, January 17 Bus departs at 4:45 BowWind Trio Monday, January 18, at 3:00 Madison Living Room Jim Tipton Travelogue: “The Idiosyncrasies of Europe” Wednesday, January 20, at 3:00 Westport Room Organ Pipes in the Chapel: Tom Vozzella Thursday, January 21, at 3:00 The Chapel of the Epiphany Serve and Spike! Chair Volleyball Friday, January 22, at 2:00 Westport Room Patricia Lyons: A Touch of Class & Friends Wednesday, January 27, at 3:00 Madison Living Room

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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sean Kim to BSP to continue his lecture series on The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This month he will speak about The Temple of Artemis and The Statue of Zeus.

Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo, was goddess of chastity, hunting, wild animals, forests, childbirth and fertility. Convincing her father to

grant her wishes, Artemis desired to remain forever chaste and unmarried and always to be equipped for hunting. The goddess was also associated with the moon and was the patron of young women, particularly brides-to-be, who dedicated their toys to her as symbols of the transition to full adulthood and the assumption of a wife’s responsibilities. As a deity of fertility, the goddess was particularly revered at Ephesos, where the famous temple of Artemis (c. 550 BCE) was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Zeus was the king of the Olympian gods and the supreme deity in Greek religion. Often referred to as the Father, as the god of thunder and the “cloud gatherer” he controlled the weather, offered signs and omens and generally dispensed justice, guaranteeing order among both the gods and humanity from his seat high on Mount Olympus. This statue was truly an ideal representation of the best classical Greek style.

Harvard-educated, Dr. Kim is an Associate Professor of Asian Studies at Central Missouri University and a very active member of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Feel free to invite friends to join us for this lecture. Mark the date and time on your calendar at 1:30 on Wednesday, January 6, in the Westport Room.

BRÁULIO BOSI TO PERFORM GUITAR RECITAL AT BSP

Born in Brazil in 1987, Bráulio Bosi began his musical life playing electric guitar when he was 14 years old and began his studies of classical guitar when, at the age of 18, he was admitted to the Federal University of Espírito Santo as a musical education major. After graduation, Bosi moved to Oklahoma City where he obtained his master's degree in guitar performance from Oklahoma City University while taking guitar lessons with Michael Fresonke. Currently, Bráulio studies with Douglas Niedt at the UMKC Conservatory, where he is pursuing his doctoral degree in guitar performance.

Throughout his young career as a musician, Bosi has won prizes in five competitions, performed in several states in Brazil and the USA, participated in dozens of guitar festivals and played in the master classes of some of the most respected guitarists in the world. You won’t want to miss Bosi’s soulful strumming at 3:00 on Friday, January 15, in the Chapel of the Epiphany.

DR. SEAN KIM AND THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD

SUNDAY DINNER AT AIXOIS

Join us for dinner at the classic French bistro Aixois located in the Crestwood Shopping Center of the Brookside neighborhood. The BSP bus will depart at 4:45 on Sunday, January 17. Please remember to sign up with the Madison or Jefferson concierge.


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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

So the holidays are behind us for another year. Wrong! The new year begins with the feast of the Epiphany, which memorializes the three wise men who had, well, an epiphany (hence the name of the feast). They had a revelation about the Christ child, an experience so powerful that it impelled them to make a long and dangerous journey to Bethlehem. The feast of the Epiphany reminds us to look for the revelations of God’s love that abound in our lives – family, friends, music, nature… It reminds us of this as well: that we ourselves reveal God’s love – or not – through our own actions and responses to others. Something to think about as we ponder worthy New Year’s resolutions!

— Chaplain Kathy Hall

CHAPLAIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

The BowWind Trio is back at Bishop Spencer Place to enchant us again with their chamber music. Their ensemble is led by arranger/composer/woodwind performer Greg Briggs and presents an eclectic blend of light classical works. Join us for this beautiful performance at 3:00 on Monday, January 18, in the Madison Living Room.

A FAVORITE AT BSP: THE BOWWIND TRIO

Roman Catholic Mass: Father Bob Hagan will be here to celebrate Mass on Wednesday, January 6, at 9:30 in the Chapel of the Epiphany. Good Books: We will reconvene on the 4

th Monday of January on the 25

th, at 3:00 in the Chapel of the

Epiphany. We will be reading The Faces of Jesus: A Life Story, by the Rev. Frederick Buechner. Please join us! Trial Run Bible Study: I would like to start a Bible study that meets two or three times a year for two to four weeks at a time. I have reserved the Westport Room for Tuesdays, January 12

th and 26

th at

2:30 p.m., and would like to begin with The Faith of a Mockingbird: A Small Group Study Connecting Christ and Culture. The book is available through Amazon.com, which offers both new and used versions. We can plan to discuss two chapters per meeting (it’s a short read), and also to talk about if or how we want to proceed after that. Come one, come all!

WWI MUSEUM COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

This is just a reminder for those of you who signed up — the community service work will take place at 2:30 on Tuesday, January 19, in the Abbey. Thank you all for signing up and we hope we'll be able to help them again soon!


SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

NEW YEAR’S DAY

BISTRO | OFFICE | SALON

CLOSED

11-1:00 Holiday Lunch—

CDR

3:00 Holiday Movie “New

Year’s Eve”—JLR

9:30 Grocery Store Trip*

7:00 Movie—JLR

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH

11-1:00 Brunch—CDR

3:00 Movie—JLR

10:00 Stretch—AC

11:00 Welcome Comm—A

12:00 Lunch & Bridge Mixer—

CDR

1:00 Art Class—AC

1:30 Dollar Tree Trip*

4:30 Men’s Club—A

10:00 Wellness Workout—

AC

1-2:00 Blood Press Ck—109

1:30 Arthritis Exercise—AC

2:30 Alterations—A

EPIPHANY

9:30 Catholic Mass & Rosary—CH

10:00 Stretch—AC


1:30 Dr. Sean Kim Continues the

Series “7 Wonders of the Ancient

World”—WR

6:30 Bus Departs to Spirituality &

All That Jazz*

10:30 Chair Yoga—AC

11:15 Bus Departs For Lunch

Out to Affare*

1-4:00 CC Bank—MLR


3:00 Life Enrichment Comm—A

4:00 Dining Comm—A

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Balance Boost—AC

2:00 Movie Classic with

Robert Butler Features

“Rebecca”—WR


7:00 Movie—JLR


11-1:00 Brunch

3:00 Movie—JLR

10:00 Stretch—AC

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 Jazz on the Bank

Presents Pianist Joe

Cartwright—MLR

4:30 Ladies’ Club—A

10:00 Wellness Workout—

AC

1:00 Blood Press Ck—109


3:30 Resident Council—WR

10:00 Stretch—AC





2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza

Library/Pick up at 4:00*

3:00 KC Wolf—WR

10:00 Stretch—AC


3:00 Guitarist Bráulio

Bosi—CH


7:00 Movie—JLR



3:00 Movie—JLR

4:45 Bus Departs for

Dinner Out to Aixois*

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

10:00 Stretch—AC

1:00 Art Class—AC

1:30 Walmart Trip*

3:00 BowWind Trio—MLR

10:00 Wellness Workout—AC



2:30 WWI Museum Community

Service Project—A

10:00 Stretch—AC


3:00 Jim Tipton on “The

Idiosyncrasies of

Europe”—WR




3:00 Organ Pipes in the Chapel

Presents Organist Tom

Vozella—CH

10:00 Stretch—AC


2:00 Serve & Spike! Chair

Volleyball—WR


7:00 Movie—JLR



3:00 Movie—JLR



3:00 Movie—JLR

10:00 Stretch—AC

10:30 Women’s Coffee—B

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 Good Book Reading

Group—CH

10:00 Wellness Workout—AC



2:30 Bible Study with

Chaplain Kathy—WR

10:00 Stretch—AC


3:00 Patricia Lyons, A

Touch of Class & Friends—

MLR




2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza

Library/Pick up at 4:00*

10:00 Stretch—AC


4:30 Cocktail Hour with

Pianist Rich Hill—MLR


7:00 Movie—JLR

Program Directory: ART— Art Gallery JLR — Jefferson Living Room A — Abbey MLR — Madison Living Room AC — Activity Center P — Pub (above Bistro) WR — Westport Room B — Bistro 109 — Apt. 109 in Madison CDR — Canterbury *Sign up at reception desk Dining Room CH — Chapel

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NEW YEAR’S DAY

10:30 Music Moves—YL

1:30 Pets for Life—RR

2:00 Saturday Afternoon

Adventure—YL


1:30 Praise & Worship—

YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 Donna Maddox on

Piano—YL

9:30 Devotions—YD

2:00 National Bird Day |

Name That Bird—CD

3:00 Bingo—YD

5:30 Music Magic—YL

EPIPHANY

11:00 Stretch—CD


Chaplain Kathy—CD

3:00 Lenn Anderson—YL

11:30 Out to Lunch at the

Bistro

2:00 Group Crossword—

CD

6:15 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

2:00 Friday Afternoon at

the Movies—CD

3:00 Acoustic Guitarist

Nick Gadbois—YD




Adventure—YL



YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 Jazz Pianist Joe

Cartwright—MLR

9:30 Devotions—YD

2:00 Art Class—CD

3:00 Bingo—YD


11:00 Stretch—CD



Chaplain Kathy—CD

11:00 Music Moves—CD

1:30 Himalayan Eugene—

RR

3:00 Music Therapy with

Michelle Suwareh—YL

6:15 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

3:00 Guitarist Braulio

Bosi—CH




Adventure—YL



YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 BowWind Trio—MLR

9:30 Devotions—YD

2:00 National Popcorn Day

| Popcorn Tasting—CD

3:00 Bingo—YD


11:00 Stretch—CD



Chaplain Kathy—CD

3:00 Lenn Anderson—YL

10:30 Coffee Klatch in the

Bistro

2:00 Word Game—CD

3:00 Organ Concert—CH

6:15 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:30 Resident Council—

CD

3:00 National Pie Day

Eve | Pie Party—CD




Adventure—YL

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH 1:30 Praise & Worship—YD 3:00 Bingo—YD

10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH 1:30 Praise & Worship—YD 3:00 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

1:00 Art Class—AC

3:00 Donna Maddox—YL

9:30 Devotions—YD

2:00 Art Class—CD

3:00 Bingo—YD


11:00 Stretch—CD



Chaplain Kathy—CD

3:00 Jazz Trio—MLR

10:30 Music Moves—CD

2:00 Group Crossword—

CD

6:15 Bingo—YD

11:00 Stretch—CD

3:00 Happy Hour—CD




Adventure—YL

Program Directory

CD — Coventry Dining Room

CH — Chapel

MLR — Madison Living Room

RR — Room to Room

WR — Westport Room

YD — York Dining Room

YL — York Lounge

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NEW YEAR’S DAY


1:30 Pets For Life

Molly & Charlie—RR


Adventure—YL

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise & Worship

3:00 Bingo—YL

10:00 Coffee Klatch—YL

1:30 Manicures—RR

3:00 Pianist Donna

Maddox—YL

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Nat’l Bird Day

Crafting for the birds—YL

3:00 Bingo –YL

5:30 Music Magic –YL

Epiphany

9:30 Cath Mass/Rosary–CH

10:00 Exercise—YL

1:00 Pets For Life—RR

3:00 Lenn Anderson on

Piano—YL


10:30 Current News –YL

2:30 Table Crossword-YL

6:30 Bingo Night—YL


10:30 Current News—YL

1:30 Book Cart –RR

3:00 Word Games –YL


1:30 Pets For Life



Adventure—YL

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD


1:30 Manicures—RR

3:00 Jazz Pianist Joe

Cartwright –MLR

9:30 Devotions—YD

1:30 Activity Cart—RR

3:00 Bingo—YD


10:00 Exercise—YL


1:00 Pets For Life—RR

3:00 Bowling Month—YL



1:30 Himalayan Eugene-RR

3:00 Music Therapy with

Michelle Suwareh—YL



10:30 Current News—YG

3:00 Guitarist Braulio

Bosi—CH

10:30 Music Moves—YL 1:30 Pets For Life—RR


Adventure—YL

10:00 Holy

Eucharist—CH

1:30 Praise &

Worship—YD

3:00 Bingo—YD

Martin Luther King Day


1:30 Martin Luther King

“I Have a Dream” -YL

3:00 Bow Wind Trio-MLR

9:30 Devotions—YD


3:00 Bingo—YD


10:00 Exercise—YL


1:00 Pets For Life -RR

3:00 Lenn Anderson on

Piano—YL


10:30 Current News –YL 3:00 Organ Concert –CH




2:00 Resident Council

Meeting—YD

2:30 The Oldies GuysYD?


1:30 Pets For Life



Adventure—YL


1:30 Praise & Worship—YD 3:00 Bingo—YD 10:00 Holy Eucharist—CH 1:30 Praise & Worship—YD


1:30 Manicures—RR

3:00 Pianist Donna

Maddox—YL

9:30 Devotions—YD


3:00 Bingo—YD


10:00 Exercise—YL


1:00 Pets For Life -RR

3:00 Jazz Trio—MLR



3:00 Trivia Hour –YL




3:00 Happy Hour –YL


1:30 Pets For Life



Adventure—YL

Program Directory

CD — Coventry Dining Room

CH — Chapel

MLR — Madison Living Room

RR — Room to Room

WR — Westport Room

YD — York Dining Room

YL — York Lounge

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The 1940 movie, Rebecca, is the story of a young woman (Joan Fontaine) who marries a fascinating widower only to learn that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house. Experience this Hitchcockian gothic tale that won an Academy Award in cinematography with our movie expert, Robert Butler, at 2:00 on Friday, January 8, in the

Westport Room.

JIM TIPTON TRAVELOGUE: “THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF EUROPE”

Jim Tipton is a retired professional with a passion for lifelong learning — both as the student and the teacher. This is the passion that fuels his very busy retirement!

Tipton serves as a docent at The Wornall/Majors House Museums, is a Dave Ramsey coordinator, a tutor for the Center School District and a mentor for the Blue Valley School District CAPS program, plus he is on the Spiritual Care Team at Saint Joseph Hospital and is involved in the educational programs at his church. His thirst for knowledge has led him to many travel adventures, and we’re fortunate he will be coming this month to share about one of his favorite trips. He enjoys blending education and entertainment in his

myriad presentations, which range from travelogues, local history and a “People, Places and Things” series to a “Then and Now” series on the history of holidays. This will be Tipton’s first time presenting at Bishop Spencer Place, and he will be presenting a travelogue on The Idiosyncrasies of Europe — a topic that is sure to include new and interesting facts, even for those who have traveled to Europe many times. Please join us for this presentation at 3:00 on Wednesday, January 20, in the Westport Room.

The celebrated organ recitals return this month, and we are happy to welcome Thomas R. Vozzella, DMA, the Director of Music at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Dr. Vozzella serves as the parish musician/organist at the church, and is also the American Choral Directors Association National Repertoire and Standards Chair for Music in Worship. This is the anticipated kickoff of our series, Organ Pipes in the Chapel, highlighting the passionate music that rises from our Schoenstein Organ. We plan on this being a bi-monthly affair and we hope to see you at 3:00 on Thursday, January 21, in the Chapel of the Epiphany so you can experience the first gem of the series.

LET’S ALL GO TO THE MOVIES

ORGAN PIPES IN THE CHAPEL SERIES


Chair volleyball is all the rage and we are excited to be starting a class right here at BSP! Chair volleyball is a much greater workout than expected. With movement comes benefits to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems while players can also see an improvement in their hand-eye coordination. This will not be a competitive activity, but more of an opportunity for residents to get together, socialize and have lots of laughs and fun! We can’t wait for the premiere class which will be at 2:00 on Friday, January 22, in the Westport Room.

DAN MEERS — AKA KC WOLF — TO GIVE INSPIRATIONAL TALK AT BSP

KC Wolf is one of the most entertaining mascots in professional sports and is the first NFL mascot to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. He brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to sports competitions, charity events, parties, conventions and any other event that brings people together! KC Wolf has entertained fans of all ages and has become a popular attraction year after year at sporting events, community activities, conventions, parades and numerous other events.

We’re not revealing any secrets, but under that costume is the accomplished Dan Meers and he is in high demand as a humorous and motivational speaker. His life experiences have afforded him the philosophy that laughter and a cheerful heart are good medicine.

Dan’s optimism, faith and love for life are contagious and make him an inspiration to many. Please come to meet and enjoy KC Wolf at 3:00 on Thursday, January 14, in the Westport

Room. We think you will be surprised at what you learn!

SERVE AND SPIKE CHAIR VOLLEYBALL!

PATRICIA LYONS: A TOUCH OF CLASS & FRIENDS

LUNCH OUT AT AFFARE

Join us to savor modern German cuisine created from fresh, seasonal and local products. Located in the Crossroads Art District, Affäre believes in a farm-to-table dining experience, and we’re eager to sample their authentic dishes. The BSP bus will depart at 11:15 on Thursday, January 7. Please remember to sign up with the Madison or Jefferson concierge.

Patricia Lyons (or "Princess”) has become a well-known artist for a velvety voice that can turn into a lion's growl when singing the blues. Patricia has had an extensive performing schedule throughout her career and you can always find her on cruise ships, at jazz festivals, conferences and hotels. She has also toured with such acclaimed artists as B.B. King, Little Richard, Etta James, Eartha Kitt, Al Green and Gladys Knight, to name just a few. Now is our chance to experience her talent again! Please join us at 3:00 on Wednesday, January 27, in the Madison Living Room.


HAPPY NEW YEAR! Friday, January 1 BISTRO, SALON &

BUSINESS OFFICE CLOSED New Year’s Feast in the

Canterbury Dining Room 11:00-1:00

JEFFERSON/MADISON

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Leita Thompson 01 Phoebe Bunting 10 Bob Solenberg 13 Jerre Steenhof 27 David Zoller 30

YORK PLACE

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Dorothy Peavy 12 Mary Elman 22 Dolores Gioia 26 Marie Fellers 30

COVENTRY COURT

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Evelyn Smith 26 Peggy Haskins 28

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MILESTONES

GARDEN TIME

JOE CARTWRIGHT TO PERFORM, SPONSORED BY COUNTRY CLUB BANK

“One of the brightest stars in the Kansas City Jazz firmament” says Dr. Chuck Berg of JazzTimes Magazine. Pianist Joe Cartwright has lived, performed and taught in the Kansas City area for more than thirty years. He is a graduate of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and leads his own duo, trio and quartet, all while currently serving as musical director for the critically-acclaimed NPR radio show 12th Street Jump. Joe has performed on and produced numerous recordings.

Mr. Cartwright has been a featured performer with the Kansas City Symphony and the Independence Symphony, and his trio was featured in a performance at the 1992 World’s Fair in Seville, Spain, as representatives of Kansas City Jazz. We are so pleased he is here, thanks to Country Club Bank, at 3:00 on Monday, January 11, in the Madison Living Room.

A special thank you to all residents, family members, board members and others who donated to our Employee Holiday Fund —

with much gratitude and appreciation for your support throughout the year!

Do you itch to get your hands in the dirt? The Garden Committee is made up of people who like flowers and gardens, experienced or not. Their purpose is to manage the Memorial Garden and resident garden plots: this includes planning new plantings, shopping for plants and consulting with John Campbell of Signature Landscaping. You don’t have to dig or plant to enjoy serving on the Garden Committee. Committee meetings are held in the Abbey at 2:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months. If you’d like to join the committee, please call Barbara Weary, the incoming chairman, by February 1, 2016. — Article written by Barbara Lee

IN MEMORY: Congetta (Connie) La Tonia


COCKTAIL HOUR: MUSIC & WINE BAR

Friday, January 29, at 4:30

Madison Living Room/Canterbury Dining Room

Rich Hill will perform while wine is served from 4:30-5:30. You may

choose to listen while you sit in the Pub, dine in the Canterbury Dining

Room or enjoy wine & cocktails in the Madison Living Room.

Daily special and full dinner menu is available,

also with complimentary drinks.

COCKTAIL HOUR

WITH PIANIST

RICH HILL

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM DECEMBER EVENTS


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