The Ambassador Vol. 11 Number 10 816-931-4277 October 2015 No spring nor summer s beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one Autumnal face... John Donne, Elegy IX: The Autumnal
October Highlights Fred Hartman Travelogue: Hawaii Thursday, October 1, at 3:00 Westport Room Music & Merlot Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 Weston Bend State Park Trip Tuesday, October 6 Bus leaves at 9:00 Opera to Go Wednesday, October 7, at 3:00 Resident Fair Thursday, October 8, 10:00-2:00 Canterbury, Pub & Abbey Truman Museum Exhibit at BSP Friday, October 9, at 3:00 Westport Room Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 Bishop s Garden KC Library: Eisenhower Series Tuesday, October 13 Bus leaves at 5:45 The Goldenberg Duo Wednesday, October 14, at 3:00 Doug Shaver Presentation Friday, October 16, at 3:00 Westport Room Silpada Jewelry Sale Wednesday, October 21, 10:00-2:00 Art Gallery All That Jazz Thursday, October 22, at 3:00 St. Paul s Day School Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 Cool Breeze Tuesday, October 27, at 3:00 BSP Resident Collections Wednesday, October 28, 2:00-4:00 Art Gallery BSP Halloween Celebration Friday, October 30, at 2:30 2015 BISHOP S BENEFIT AT THE WESTIN Thursday, October 15 Westin Crown Center Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Honoring the 2015 Bishop Spencer Place Award Recipient Bishop John C. Buchanan Enjoy an elegant evening while supporting the Benevolent Care Fund, which provides financial assistance to BSP residents who have exhausted their resources. The event also celebrates Bishop John C. Buchanan and features a cocktail reception and dinner accompanied by music from the UMKC 11 O Clock Jazz Band. If you haven t already, we hope you ll reserve your place to join us. Individual tickets are $100 and table sponsorships are available as well. Kindly call Kim Armstrong at 816-595-5015 to RSVP. www.bishopspencerplace.org 2
BSP COLLECTOR S EXHIBITION What do you collect? We are having another exhibit this year we proudly call BSP Collects. Tables will be set up in the Art Gallery this month where you can share your special collection with others. What do you have that you d like to display paperweights, tintypes, political campaign buttons, hats? Just let our concierge at the Madison or Jefferson desk know and sign up by Wednesday, October 14, to be included in our exhibition scheduled for 2:00-4:00 on Wednesday, October 28, in the Art Gallery. Even if you don t collect, please make sure you come by to see your fellow residents and their unique presentations! CURATOR CLAY BAUSKE PRESENTS TIL WE MEET AGAIN EXHIBIT This exhibition commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and Harry Truman s elevation to the presidency. The exhibition uses the history of the war as a backdrop to the events of that year the violent battles in the Atlantic, Europe and the Pacific; the Yalta Conference; the death of President Roosevelt and elevation of Harry Truman; the surrender of Germany; the founding of the United Nations; the Potsdam Conference; the use of the atomic bomb; and the surrender of Japan. Clay Bauske, Curator of the Truman Museum, will present this informative exhibit to us at 3:00 on Friday, October 9, in the Westport Room. THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT BSP! Halloween is shortened from All-hallow-evening, the eve of All Hallows Day, which is now known as All Saints Day. All Saints Day was placed on November 1st by Pope Gregory IV in 835, and All Souls Day was added on November 2nd in 998. Millions of children celebrate Halloween on or about October 31 each year with costumes, parties and hijinks. But, no one does it better than our residents and employees, as you can see by the photo! Come join in the fun at 2:30 on Friday, October 30, in the Madison Living Room for tricks, sweet treats, laughs, contests and more! You ll be glad you did you could win a prize for your costume creativity! ALL THAT JAZZ RETURNS FOR A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Returning for a special performance is All That Jazz, featuring the elegant singing styles of Linn Hatfield complimented by the expressive sax, clarinet and flute playing of Don Hatfield. The duo provides a unique, sophisticated sound for audiences that enjoy both jazz and swing classics. Join us at 3:00 on Thursday, October 22, in the! www.bishopspencerplace.org 3
CHAPLAIN S CORNER Whether they re furry, feathered or finned, our pets brighten our lives and other lives as well. Take Badger, Charlie and Eugene, who visit BSP every week and always leave happy faces in their wake thanks, Pets for Life! Ditto for the pets who visit us courtesy of staff or family members, such as Libby, Jolly, Elmo and Simon. They bless us just by being there! So it seems only right that we at BSP should offer our pets a blessing in our turn, and that brings us to the Blessing of the Animals. This fall we will gather for that purpose in the Bishop s Garden at 1:00 on Sunday, October 11. Residents, family members and staff are welcome to bring their animal companions for this event (humans, please be prepared should your pet respond to a call of nature during this time). CHAPLAIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Chaplain Kathy Hall Roman Catholic Mass: Father Bob Hagan, from Guardian Angels Parish, will be here to celebrate Mass for our Roman Catholic residents on Wednesday, October 7, at 9:30 a.m. in The Chapel of the Epiphany. Good Books: We will meet on the 4 th Monday of the month, October 26, at 3:00 p.m. in The Chapel of the Epiphany. We will be discussing The Good Book by Peter Gomes. Happy reading! Blessing of the Animals: The blessing is a yearly tradition in many churches, usually coinciding with the feast of Saint Francis. Please join us in the Bishop s Garden on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m. KC CENTRAL LIBRARY PRESENTS THE FRONTIER IN EISENHOWER HISTORY 2015 commemorates not only the 125th anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower, but also the U.S. Census Bureau s declaration that the American frontier had closed. As historian Tim Rives explains, these two events are not unrelated. Like other progressives of his generation, Eisenhower saw this as the end of the first phase of American history, and the beginning of a new age in which the federal government would replace the lost reservoir of free land and abundant resources with economic cooperation and individual security through social programs. Tim Rives is the deputy director and supervisory archivist of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas, and will be the speaker at the Kansas City Central Library. The BSP bus departs at 5:45 on Tuesday, October 13. Remember to sign up with the Madison or Jefferson concierge. SILPADA JEWELRY SALE COMING TO BSP Enjoy a jewelry shopping spree without leaving the comfort of BSP! Silpada s sterling silver jewelry is handcrafted with only the finest materials. Shop Silpada s unique catalog, courtesy of Susie Harman s daughter Betsy, from 10:00-2:00 on Wednesday, October 21, in the Art Gallery. www.bishopspencerplace.org 4
LIFE ENRICHMENT INDEPENDENT LIVING OCTOBER 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Program Directory: ART Art Gallery A Abbey AC Activity Center (above Bistro) B Bistro CDR Canterbury Dining Room CH Chapel 11-1:00 Brunch CDR 3:00 Movie JLR 4:00 Music & Merlot MLR 11-1:00 Brunch 1:00 Blessing of the Animals Bishop s Garden 3:00 Movie JLR JLR Jefferson Living Room MLR P Pub WR Westport Room 109 Apt. 109 in Madison *Sign up at reception desk 12:00 Bridge Mixer with Lunch Reservations Required CDR 11:00 Welcome Comm A 1:30 Dollar Tree Trip* 4:30 Men s Club A 9:00 Bus Departs to Weston Bend State Park* 10:00 Wellness Workout AC 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 2:30 Alterations A 9:30 Catholic Mass & Rosary CH 10:30 Grocery Store Trip* 1:00 Cards & Games AC 3:00 Opera to Go Sponsored by CC Bank MLR 6:00 Bus Departs to Unity Temple for Spirituality & All That Jazz* 11 12 COLUMBUS DAY 13 15 4:30 Ladies Club A 10:00 Wellness Workout AC 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 3:30 Resident Council WR 5:45 Bus Departs to Central Library for The Significance of the Frontier in Eisenhower History* 10:30 Grocery Store Trip* 1:00 Cards & Games AC 3:00 The Goldenberg Duo MLR 1 2 3 20 10:00 Life Enrichment Comm A 10:30 Chair Yoga AC 1-4:00 CC Bank MLR 2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza Library/Pick up at 4:00* 3:00 See The Best of Hawaii with Fred Hartman WR 4:00 Dining Comm A 10:30 Chair Yoga AC 11:15 Bus Departs For Lunch Out to Carmen s Café* 10-2:00 Resident Service Fair & Flu Shots CDR, P, A, 109 1-4:00 CC Bank MLR 10:30 Chair Yoga AC 1-4:00 CC Bank MLR 2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza Library/Pick up at 4:00* 10:30 Balance Boost AC 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:30 Balance Boost AC 3:00 Curator Clay Bauske Presents the Truman Museum Exhibit Till We Meet Again WR 14 16 17 10:30 Balance Boost AC 3:00 Doug Shaver Presents Archeological Work at the Wornall/Major House Museums WR 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:30 Grocery Store Trip* 7:00 Movie JLR 9:30 Grocery Store Trip* 7:00 Movie JLR 9:30 Grocery Store Trip* 7:00 Movie JLR 11-1:00 Brunch CDR 3:00 Movie JLR 4:45 Bus Departs for Dinner Out to Capital Grille* 11-1:00 Brunch CDR 3:00 Movie JLR 1:30 Walmart Trip* 10:30 Women s Coffee B 2:00 Garden Comm A 3:00 The Good Book Reading Group CH 10:00 Wellness Workout AC 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 2:00 Bus Departs to Ward Parkway Shopping Center* 10:00 St. Paul s Day School Trick-or-Treat MLR 10:00 Wellness Workout AC 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 3:00 Cool Breeze MLR 10-2:00 Silpada Jewelry Sale ART 10:30 Grocery Store Trip* 12:30 Podiatrist AC 1:00 Cards & Games AC 10:30 Grocery Store Trip* 1:00 Cards & Games AC 2:00-4:00 BSP Collectors Exhibition ART 10:30 Chair Yoga AC 1-4:00 CC Bank MLR 3:00 All That Jazz MLR 25 26 27 28 29 30 10:30 Chair Yoga AC 1-4:00 CC Bank MLR 2:45 Bus Departs to Plaza Library/Pick up at 4:00* 10:30 Balance Boost AC 4:30 Cocktail Hour with Pianist Tom Roberts MLR 10:30 Balance Boost AC 2:30 Staff/Resident Halloween Party MLR 9:30 Grocery Store Trip* 7:00 Movie JLR 31 HALLOWEEN 9:30 Grocery Store Trip* 7:00 Movie JLR
LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTED LIVING OCTOBER 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Program Directory CD Coventry Dining Room CH Chapel MLR RR Room to Room WR Westport Room YD York Dining Room YL York Lounge 1 2 1:30 Himalayan Eugene RR 2:00 Word game CD 6:15 Bingo YDL 1 Garden Club York Garden 3:15 Danny Beal on Piano YL 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 1:30 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 3:00 Group Crossword CD 9:30 Catholic Mass & Rosary CH 1:00 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Kathy CD 3:00 Lenn Anderson YL 3:00 Opera To Go MLR 5:30 Music Magic YL 11:30 Out to Lunch at the Bistro 3:00 Music Therapy with Michelle YL 6:15 Bingo YL 1:30 Garden Club York Garden 2:00 Scrabble Challenge CD 1:30 Pets for Life RR 11 12 COLUMBUS DAY 13 14 15 16 17 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 3:00 Donna Maddox YL 3:00 Word Game CD 5:00 Celebrate National Pizza Month with a Sarpino s Pizza Party CD 2:00 Caramel Apples Treats CD 1:00 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Kathy CD 3:00 Goldenberg Duo MLR 5:30 Music Magic YL 11:00 Podiatrist Therapy Room 1:00 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Kathy CD 3:00 Lenn Anderson YL 5:30 Music Magic YL 1:30 Himalayan Eugene RR 2:00 Movie Classic: Casablanca CD 6:15 Bingo YL 10:30 Coffee Klatch in the Bistro 3:00 All That Jazz MLR 6:15 Bingo YL 3:00 Guitarist Nick Gadbois YD 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1:30 Resident Council CD 3:00 Happy Hour CH 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1:30 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Pets for Life RR HALLOWEEN 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 3:00 Donna Maddox YL 10:00 St. Paul s Trick-or- Treaters MLR 3:00 Cool Breeze MLR 1:00 Pets for Life RR 1:30 Bible Study with Chaplain Kathy CD 5:30 Music Magic YL 2:30 Halloween Crafting CD 6:30 Bingo YL 10:00 Garden Club York Garden 2:30 Halloween Party MLR 1:30 Pets for Life RR
LIFE ENRICHMENT SKILLED NURSING & REHAB OCTOBER 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Program Directory CD Coventry Dining Room CH Chapel MLR RR Room to Room WR Westport Room YD York Dining Room YL York Lounge 1 2 3 10:30 Current News YL 2:30 Arts & Crafts YL 6:30 Bingo Night YL 10:30 Current News YL 1:30 Garden Club YL 3:15 Danny Beal on Piano YL 1:30 Pets For Life Molly & Charlie RR 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 1:30 Praise & Worship 3:00 Bingo YL 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 10:00 Coffee Klatch YL 1:30 Manicures RR 3:00 Singalong with Pitkin YL 10:00 Coffee Klatch YL 1:30 Manicures RR 3:00 Pianist Donna Maddox YL 1:30 Activity Cart RR 3:00 Bingo YL 1:30 Fall Leaves Bus Tour (bus departs from York entrance) 9:30 Catholic Mass/ Rosary CH 10:00 Exercise YL 1:00 Pets For Life RR 3:00 Lenn Anderson YL 5:30 Movie Night YL 10:00 Exercise YL 10:30 Current News YL 1:00 Pets For Life RR 3:00 The Goldenberg Duo MLR 5:30 Music Magic YL 10:30 Current News YL 3:00 Music Therapy with Michelle Suwareh YL 6:30 Bingo Night YL 10:30 Current News YL 1:30 Himalayan Eugene-RR 3:00 Painting Class YL 6:30 Bingo Night YL 10:30 Current News YL 1:30 Garden Club YL 3:00 Mystery Word Games YL 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10:30 Current News YG 1:30 Book Cart RR 3:00 Acoustic Guitarist Nick Gadbois YD 1:30 Pets For Life Molly & Charlie RR 1:30 Pets For Life RR 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10:00 Notre Dame 10:00 Holy 10:00 Coffee Klatch YL 10:00 Exercise YL Intergenerational Program 1:30 Pets For Life Eucharist CH 1:30 Manicures RR 1:30 Caramel Apple 10:30 Current News YL -YD 10:30 Current News YG Molly & Charlie RR 1:30 Praise & 2:30 Resident Council Milkshakes RR 1:00 Pets For Life -RR 1:30 Bag the Tricksters 1:30 Garden Club YL Worship YD Meeting YD 3:00 Lenn Anderson YL Treats YL 3:00 Haunted 3:00 Singalong with 5:30 Movie Night YL 3:00 All That Jazz MLR Happy Hour YL Pitkin YL 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 1:30 Praise & Worship YD 10:00 Coffee Klatch YL 1:30 Bag the Tricksters Treats YL 3:00 Pianist Donna Maddox YL 10:30 St. Paul s Trick or Treaters Y 1:30 Activity Cart RR 3:00 Cool Breeze MLR 10:00 Exercise YL 10:30 Current News YL 1:00 Pets For Life -RR 3:00 Name That Tune-YL 5:30 Music Magic YL 10:30 Current News YL 2:30 Painting Class YL 6:30 Bingo Night YL 10:30 Current News YG 2:00 Staff/Resident Halloween Costume Contest MLR 1:30 Pets For Life Molly & Charlie RR
WORNALL AND MAJOR HOUSE MUSEUM ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK The unknown is the lure for local historian, Doug Shaver, and why he was hired by the Wornall House Museum. The timing was right: Foundation repairs were being made, so he and other professionals and volunteers got their hands dirty mining items from bullets to toys. Shaver s archaeological work on these historic properties helps us understand how these found artifacts and landscapes contributed to the development of our city. Join us for this special presentation at 3:00 on Friday, October 16, in the Westport Room to learn about the importance of this work. You ll dig it! SENIORS TO STATE PARKS TAKES US TO WESTON BEND STATE PARK As part of the Seniors to State Parks program, we will join the Missouri State Park staff for a trip to Weston Bend State Park. Minutes from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, the park offers sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook. A three-mile paved loop trail takes hikers and bikers through the park s woody terrain. Weston, the town the park is named after, is an old port town rich in Missouri history. The surrounding area was a thriving tobacco and trade community. Box lunches will be available, so please let Jo know of any food allergies. Lunch will be followed with a program on Lewis and Clark, along with a performance of folk songs by park staff! This fall celebration lasts from 9:00 to 2:00 on Tuesday, October 6. Remember to dress appropriately for activities and weather. This outing is limited to 14 residents so please sign up soon with the Madison or Jefferson concierge. The BSP bus departs promptly at 9:00! COOL BREEZE RETURNS TO BSP With a refreshing sound that spans a variety of genres and eras, Cool Breeze performers Chuck and Vicky delight audiences with their easy-listening style and talent in every setting. They will be performing songs from the 1930s to present day. See you at this fun and lively concert at 3:00 on Tuesday, October 27, in the. MUSIC AND MERLOT IN THE MADISON Mark your calendars for Music & Merlot presented by the Fremar Foundation for Accordion Arts featuring some popular standards performed by the exciting mixed ensemble, Vivant! This group of professional musicians, who received their college musical training at the UMKC Conservatory of Music, is bound to entertain you and get your toes tapping. The concert is sponsored in part by good friend of Bishop Spencer Place, Larry McMullen. Plan to enjoy a glass of wine at 4:00 followed by a 4:30 concert on Sunday, October 4, in the. Bring your friends and family members for some musical fun on a wonderfully lazy Sunday afternoon. Maybe we could see if they take requests! www.bishopspencerplace.org 9
FRED HARTMAN TRAVELOGUE PRESENTS: THE BEST OF HAWAII Revel in the photography of Fred Hartman again, this time through his five trips to the Hawaiian Islands. Kauai is the oldest and northernmost island; Oahu is home to the state capitol and the largest population; Maui boasts some of the best beaches in the world; and Hawaii Island hosts snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, volcanoes, beautiful beaches and more with 11 climate zones. Hartman is an expert photographer, and he will use his photos to take us on this adventure with personal narrations. See you at 3:00 on Thursday, October 1, in the Westport Room! THE GOLDENBERG DUO TO PERFORM CLASSICAL RECITAL Siblings Susan and William Goldenberg have performed together for more than 30 years Susan on violin and William on piano. Both incredibly accomplished musicians, Susan is a member of the first violin section of the Kansas City Symphony, and William is Distinguished Professor and chair of the piano department at Northern Illinois University. The pair regularly performs around Kansas City and the United States, and has toured the world with their music, including Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, Japan and Australia. If you d like to see their impressive biographies, contact Jo Hendrix! Join us for this recital at 3:00 on Wednesday, October 14, in the. SAINT PAUL S DAY SCHOOL TRICK-OR-TREATERS As we gear up for Halloween (see page 3!), remember to have your candy ready for the Saint Paul s Episcopal Day School second graders. They will be here at BSP to perform Halloween songs for us, then will trick-or-treat in their costumes. Come dressed for fun, songs and, of course, candy at 10:00 on Tuesday, October 27, in the! LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS OPERA TO GO AT BSP The Lyric Opera is back at Bishop Spencer Place presenting a delightful pair of Lyric Opera apprentices singing from their repertoires. Come hear lush arias and soaring musical pieces performed by these two already-accomplished artists April Martin, soprano, and Rhys Lloyd Talbot, baritone. You won t want to miss these impressive performances, sponsored by Country Club Bank. Please join us at 3:00 on Wednesday, October 7, in the. www.bishopspencerplace.org 10
GARDEN TIME Brilliant yellow butterflies were seen recently darting around the Jefferson Circle flowers, enhancing their colors. The Garden Committee has worked at planting to attract butterflies for several years; this year milkweed plants near the bird bath in the Memorial Garden grew, bloomed and displayed seed pods. Scarlet bee balm bloomed also, adding to the already-established echinacea (coneflower). Now there is evidence of something (finches?) eating from their seed pods. Rumor has it that Bill Buckner transferred caterpillars from the herb garden parsley to his garden plot parsley. We hope we ll see more butterflies in the future. Article written by Barbara Lee RESIDENT SERVICE FAIR & FLU SHOTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Come one, come all to the BSP Resident Service Fair! This important event will provide opportunities for residents to receive a free flu shot, hear updates about BSP and a whole lot more. Join us for a Spook-tacular lunch in the Canterbury Dining Room anytime between 10:00-2:00 on Thursday, October 8, where you ll: Receive a flu shot 100% covered by Medicare Update your information in our system be sure to bring your current insurance card Meet with the Select Rehab therapy team about the many therapy services they offer Stop by the marketing table to learn how you can help market your home to others Hear from the folks at Country Club Bank about the services they provide here at BSP Visit with BSP social workers, Chaplain Kathy Hall and other BSP employees to have all of your questions answered about programs and services at BSP You won t want to miss this festive opportunity to learn more about everything you can enjoy and take advantage of at Bishop Spencer Place. Don t miss out on the fun! COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MILESTONES JEFFERSON/MADISON OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Sandy Bergfelder 06 Marc Beck 08 Donna Blackwood 10 Paula Lane 15 Vince Migliazzo 15 Billie Harrington 17 Betty Burger 18 Maxine Thomas 19 Nina Anderson 21 Clifton Elliott 26 John Adair 31 COVENTRY COURT OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Christine Reckling 04 Shih Wu 17 YORK PLACE OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS James Marshall 02 Maxine Hoppe 23 IN LOVING MEMORY Frank Sebree II www.bishopspencerplace.org 11
COCKTAIL HOUR WITH PIANIST TOM ROBERTS COCKTAIL HOUR: MUSIC & WINE BAR Friday, October 23, at 4:30 /Canterbury Dining Room Tom Roberts will perform while wine is served from 4:30-5:30. You may choose to sit in the pub, listen as you dine in the Canterbury, or enjoy wine & cocktails in the living room. Daily special and full dinner is available, also with complimentary drinks. 4301 Madison Avenue Kansas City, MO 64111