Gibson Gleanings Barbara Ray/356-3231 [02/09/2008]

Valentine's Day luncheons, dance planned

GIBSON GLEANINGSBarbara Ray February 8, 2008 It looks like Punxsutawney Phil wasnt kidding when he said he saw his shadow. Do you think we have enough snow yet? As you may recall, it snowed last Tuesday and normally I would have taken a snow day but I was already out and about so I went to work. It snowed again on Wednesday and I was tempted but I had things to finish up so I went to work. When it snowed again on Thursday the third day in a row I decided God was trying to tell me something, Take a snow day, Barb! So I did. Despite the weather we had a wonderful turn out for our annual Valentine's Auction. We want to thank everyone for participating and hope you realize how much we appreciate your support of the Gibson Center. It was great seeing you all there and we hope you enjoyed it. Its Valentines Day this week and well be extending our celebration a bit. We start Monday with one of my favorite romance comedies Sleepless in Seattle. Wednesday and Thursday well have a lovely Valentine's luncheon of roast turkey (reservations are needed so please call or stop by the front desk). To add to the fun, Frank Hastings will be here to provide karaoke music at Wednesdays luncheon and Thursday well be holding a Valentines Day dance in our activity room starting at 6:30 p.m. Hopefully, the weather will hold up for us. Finally, on Friday well show another romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally. Plan to join us.Have a good week; pray for our troops and the folks on the Gulf Coast. God bless!Monday, Feb. 11: AARP tax help at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the social room; chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. in the activity room; romantic movie, "Sleepless in Seattle" at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.Tuesday, Feb. 12: AARP tax help at 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the social room; Strength, balance, and stretch at 9:30 a.m. in the activity room; current events at 10:30 a.m. in the social room.Wednesday, Feb. 13: AARP tax help at 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the social room; game day at 12:30 p.m. in the dining room; Valentines Lunch, with Karaoke music, at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room.Thursday, Feb. 14: Chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. in the activity room; RSVP Advisory Meeting, at 9:30 a.m. in the pool room; Valentines Lunch, at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room; Valentines Dance, 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 plus a food pantry donation.Friday, Feb. 15:Strength, balance, and stretch at 9:30 a.m. in the activity room; romantic movie, "When Harry Met Sally" at 12:30 p.m. in the activity room.UpcomingComputer Lab: Sign up for your free half-hour lab. Bring your questions. Upcoming labs are Feb. 13, March 12 and April 9.Current Events: Bring your newspaper article. Maggie Solomon facilitates this group. Every Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m.Moving Your Story, with Jeanne Limmer, starts Feb. 13. The cost is $5 per class. The project is inspired by the Arts in Healthcare program. People can explore feelings, or tell a story.The group will find movements to facilitate the telling of the story. Sign up by calling 356-3231.Valentine's Ballroom Dance, Feb. 14: Alice Clapp will host the dance with favorite music. Cost is $5 and a donation to the food bank. What could be more romantic then dancing the night away?Upcoming trips need sign ups today for planning and purchasing tickets:Tin Mountain Trips: Feb. 26, tour new facility, and a talk on winter mammals; April 29, a wild flower walk. Snow Coach up Mount Washington: March 4.The cost is $50. Leave Gibson at 8 a.m. Advice to the Players presents: A Midsummers Night Dream, March 14.The cost is $12, plus lunch money. Quebec City and Montreal: June 22-25, a bus tour. The cost is $418 for five meals, guided tour of Quebec City, visit to Montmorency Falls, and Olympic Park, Tour of St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine and Notre Dame Basilica, and gaming at Casino de Montreal. Sign up closes Feb. 12. Branson, Mo. trip, Nov 11-15. Stay in one hotel. Cost is $1,499. See: Andy Williams, Soji Tabuchi, Silver Dollar City, a week of shows and holiday spirit. Menu: Monday: macaroni and cheese; Tuesday: ham and cheese strata; Wednesday: Valentines Luncheon (Reservations required) roast tom turkey; Thursday: Valentines Luncheon (Reservations required) roast tom turkey; Friday: fried crab sticks.