The Ambassador Vol. 9 Number 2 816-931-4277 February 2013 Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit. Khalil Gibran
February Highlights Linda Yeager s Bible Study Friday, February 1, 8 & 22 at 1:30 Westport Room The Grey Notes Jazz Combo Tuesday, February 5 at 3:15 Madison Living Room Fred Hartman Presents: A Travelogue on London Monday, February 11 at 2:00 Westport Room Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 13 at 4:00 The Chapel of The Epiphany Margaret Hall: How Miss Ethel s Garden Came to Be The Origins of the Gardens at BSP Friday, February 15 at 1:30 Westport Room BSP Book Club: In the Garden of Beasts Monday, February 18 at 1:30 Westport Room In Full Swing Thursday, February 28 at 3:00 Madison Living Room 2
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO BERNIE JONES Almost four years ago, Bernie Jones launched the Recitals at Bishop and Forums at Bishop series, bringing our community a host of top-notch presentations and performances from area speakers and musicians. We give much gratitude to Bernie for his work in bringing these many wonderful events to us. They have brought such joy to us all and we appreciate his generous contributions! PRESENTED BY MARGARET HALL: HOW MISS ETHEL S GARDEN CAME TO BE THE ORIGINS OF THE GARDENS AT BISHOP SPENCER PLACE Our beautiful gardens provide a stunning backdrop to our community and offer a place of tranquility for us all. Come learn about the origins of our gardens through a presentation by Margaret Weatherly Hall. Hall will be sharing information on her two cousins, Virginia and Sarah Weatherly, and their mother Ethel, and how the gardens at Bishop Spencer Place are inspired by this family. Hall is a member of The Westport Garden Club and currently serves on the Executive Committee of The Garden Club of America, a national organization of 200 member clubs with 15,000 members. She is also a Floral Design and Photography judge for the Garden Club of America and travels all over the United States in this capacity. Don t miss this special opportunity to get the inside scoop on how our beautiful gardens came to be! Join us on Friday, February 15, at 1:30 in the Westport Room. 3
CHAPLAIN S CORNER Yes, it s that time of year again the time for love. While the history of Valentine s Day is sometimes debated, it is probably linked to a Catholic saint named Saint Valentine. The origin of Valentine s Day is complicated because there are usually three Saint Valentines one a priest, one a bishop, and little is known about the third. All three, unfortunately, died as a martyr for their faith. Whatever the background, Valentine s Day is clearly a popular holiday. According to the Nielsen Company, more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy will be sold during Valentine s week. And did you know that 180 million valentines are exchanged every year? Florists, too, love Valentine s Day Americans spend $24 million on roses alone! Besides helping the economy, Valentine s Day is a pleasant break during the bleak winter months, not to mention that it is an excellent opportunity to tell people that we love them. Of course, we can do that every day; nevertheless, setting aside a day designed specifically to express our love for others isn t a bad idea. Most of us will not receive a dozen roses or sparkling diamond or even a box of Russell Stover s, but material gifts are not the real point. When you think about it, every card and gift is an acknowledgement of love, and every single one of us wants to be loved. And, of course, we are loved. We are loved totally and unconditionally by God, who gifts us every morning with a new opportunity to share that love with others. When we accept God s love that is given to us freely, abundantly, and consistently, we respond by passing on that love that fills us so richly. May this Valentine s Day remind us that just as we are joyfully loved, extending that love makes all of our lives more meaningful. Whether we send a card or give a hug, love is the gift that must be shared. Chaplain Linda Yeager BIBLE STUDY WITH CHAPLAIN LINDA IN FEBRUARY In the New Testament, the four gospel books provide many similarities but there are also important differences. We will discover Matthew s emphases in our winter Bible study, Friday, February 1, 8, and 22, at 1:30 in the Westport Room. We will see that Matthew has a lot to say about the future kingdom of heaven, but he also believes that disciples must be citizens of that kingdom right now by the way they live their lives. Please join us for discussion and discovery, facilitated by Chaplain Linda. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, February 13 4:00-5:00 The Chapel of The Epiphany 4
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Program Directory Coventry Dining Room R Canterbury Dining Room CH Chapel MA Madison Activity Center MLR Main Living Room WR Westport Room York Dining Room York Lounge February 2013 Coventry Court 1 2:00 Making Bubble Gum - MA 4:00 Dinner Time Trivia - 2 11:00 Cranium Crunches - 2:30 Ground Hog Word Game- 6:30 Coventry Movie - 3 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 4 10:30 Devotions - CH 1:30 Coventry Movie- 3:30 Let s Play Jeopardy 5 1:30 Resident Council- 3:15 The Grey Notes- MLR 6:30 Cokes& Jokes - 6 1:30 Bible Study- 3:00 Lenn Anderson - 7 2:00 let s Play Cards- 8 2:00 100 word Challenge 3:30 Knitting Circle - 9 11:00 Cranium Crunches - 2:30 Cooking for Fun - 6:30 Coventry Movie - 10 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 11 BE 10:30 Devotions - CH 1:30 Valentine Kick Event Kickoff- 3:00 Donna Maddox - 12 MY 2:00 Fat Tuesday Donuts 3:00 Valentine Bingo 6:30 Mardi Gras Party- 13 VALENTINE S 2:00 Pin the Heart on the Heart - 4:00 Ash Weds. Service - CH 14 WEEK Wear Red Day 2:00 Be My Valentine Party - 15 1:30 Margret Hall Presents: Ethel s Garden - WR 3:00 Be My Valentines Reward party - 17 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 18 10:30 Devotions - CH 1:30 Coventry Movie- 3:30 Who Am I - President Edition - 19 2:00 African American Inventors & Their inventions 6:30 Movie& Popcorn night- 20 1:45 Crafting for fun - 3:00 Lenn Anderson - 21 2:00 Cooking Class 22 2:00 Who s Who in Black History 16 11:00 Cranium Crunches - 3:30 Guitar Elegance Recital 6:30 Coventry Movie - 23 11:00 Cranium Crunches - 2:30 Crafting Class 6:30 Coventry Movie - 24 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 25 10:30 Devotions - CH 1:30 Coventry Movie- 3:00 Donna Maddox - 26 2:00 Table Crosswords- 6:30 Crafting Corner- 27 2:00 Crafting for fun 28 2:00 Ready for Spring Floral Arranging - 3:00 In Full Swing MLR
8 1:30 Linda Yeager s Bible Study WR 15 1:30 Margaret Hall: How "Miss Ethel's Garden Came to Be the origins of the gardens at BSP WR 22 1:30 Linda Yeager s Bible Study WR 5:00 Happy Hour with All That Jazz R 9 7:00 Movie JLR 16 7:00 Movie JLR 23 7:00 Movie JLR FEBRUARY 2013 JEFFERSON / MADISON APARTMENTS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Program Directory: 1 2 10:00 Stretch 7:00 Movie JLR 1:30 Linda Yeager s Bible Study WR ART Art Gallery JLR Jefferson Living Room A Abbey MLR Madison Living Room AC Activity Center P Pub Dining Room CH Chapel 3 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 11-1:00 Brunch R 3:00 Movie JLR 4 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 CA Canterbury * Sign up at reception desk Dining Room CH Chapel (Above Bistro) WR Westport Room B Bistro 109 Apt. 109 in Madison R Canterbury * Sign up at reception desk 1:30 Walmart Trip* 5 9-12:00 CC Bank MLR 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 2:30 Alterations A 3:15 The Grey Notes MLR 6 9:30 Catholic Mass CH 1:00 Bridge AC 7 9:30 Art Class AC 10:00 Life Enrich Comm A 11:15 Lunch out to Red Lobster* 2-4:00 CC Bank MLR 10 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 11-1:00 Brunch R 3:00 Movie JLR 11 2:00 Fred Hartman Presents a Travelogue on London WR 4:30 Men s Club A 12 9-12:00 CC Bank MLR 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 3:30 Resident Council WR 13 1:00 Bridge AC 4:00-5:00 Ash Wednesday Service CH 14 9:30 Art Class AC 2-4:00 CC Bank MLR 5-7:00 Jaclyn Raylee on piano to accompany Valentine s Day dinner 17 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 11-1:00 Brunch R 3:00 Movie JLR 5:15 Dinner out to Lidia s* 18 1:30 Book Club WR 19 9-12:00 CC Bank MLR 10:00 BSP Singers Resident Chorale Kick-off WR 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 20 1:00 Bridge AC 21 9:30 Art Class AC 10:30 Rosary CH 2-4:00 CC Bank MLR 24 10:00 Holy Eucharist CH 11-1:00 Brunch R 3:00 Movie JLR 25 10:30 Women s Coffee B 2:00 Garden Comm A 26 9-12:00 CC Bank MLR 1:00 Blood Press Ck 109 27 1:00 Bridge AC 28 9:30 Art Class AC 2-4:00 CC Bank MLR 3:00 In Full Swing MLR
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9:30 Friday Reflections- 10:00 News & Views 2:00 All Out Trivia Day- 2 10:00 Sit and Be Fit 2:30 Ground Hog Word Game- February 2013 York Place 3 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 4 10:00 Coffee Klatch 1:30 Scrabble - 3:00 Black History Month Trivia 5 9:30 Devotions- 1:30 Activity Cart - 3:15 The Grey Notes- MLR 6:30 Cokes& Jokes - 6 9:30 Catholic Mass-CH 10:00 Music Moves 10:30 Current Events- 1:30 Scrabble 3:00 Lenn Anderson - 7 10:00 Music Moves - 1:30 Exploring the Senses 3:30 Wii Games 8 9:30 Friday Reflections- 10:00 News & Views 1:30 Books on Wheels- 9 10:00 Move to Music 2:30 Cooking for Fun - 10 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 11 10:00 Coffee Klatch 1:30 Scrabble - 2:00 Fred Hartman Travelogue on London WR 3:00 Donna Maddox - 12 9:30 Devotions- 1:30 Activity Cart - 2:30 Resident Council Meeting 3:00 Valentine Bingo 6:30 Mardi Gras Party- 13 10:00 Music Moves 10:30 Current Events 1:30 Scrabble 3:00 Wii Bowling 4:00 Ash Weds. Service - CH 14 10:00 Music Moves - 10:30 Rosary CH 1:30 Exploring the Senses 3:30 Wii Games 15 18 9:30 Friday Reflections- 10:00 News & Views- 1:30 Board Games 1:30 Margret Hall Presents: Ethel s Garden - WR 17 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 18 10:00 Coffee Klatch 1:30 Scrabble - 3:00 George Washington Trivia 19 9:30 Devotions- 1:30 Activity Cart - 3:00 Bingo 6:30 Movie& Popcorn night- 20 10:00 Music Moves 10:30 Current Events- 1:30 Scrabble 3:00 Lenn Anderson - 21 10:00 Music Moves - 1:30 Exploring the Senses 3:30 Wii Games 22 9:30 Friday Reflections- 10:00 News & Views 1:30 Books on Wheels 3:00 Happy Hour 16 10:00 Sit and Be Fit UL 3:30 Guitar Elegance Recital 23 10:00 Sit and Be Fit 2:30 Crafting Class 24 10:00 Holy Eucharist-CH 1:30 Praise & Worship- 25 10:00 Coffee Klatch 1:30 Scrabble - 3:00 Donna Maddox - 26 9:30 Devotions- 1:30 Activity Cart - 3:00 Bingo 6:30 Crafting Corner- 27 10:00 Music Moves 10:30 Current Events 1:30 Scrabble 28 10:00 Music Moves - 1:30 Exploring the Senses 3:00 In Full Swing MLR Program Directory CH Chapel MLR Madison Living Room WR Westport Room York Dining Room York Lounge
FRED HARTMAN PRESENTS: A TRAVELOGUE ON LONDON World traveler Fred Hartman has made many visits to 19 countries, including 11 major trips to Europe each averaging five weeks. London is a fascinating global capital in which Hartman has spent much time, and he is coming to share his experiences with us this month. Hartman is an expert photographer, and he will use his photos to take us through London stepby-step with personal narrations. Join us on Monday, February 11, at 2:00 in the Westport Room you won t want to miss this special trip to London! THE GREY NOTES JAZZ COMBO RETURNS TO BSP Back by popular demand! The Grey Notes Jazz Combo will be performing jazz standards and swing music at a very special concert. Band leader Max Hofmeister started the combo in honor of his grandfather, who spent his last year at the Forum and always loved the big band swing music of the 1940s. The Combo s first gig was at the Forum and their performances have grown from there. Hofmeister is a member of his school s jazz band, so he recruited others from the band to join his combo including drummer Peter Andresen, grandson of resident Ann Andresen! The Grey Notes delight audiences at retirement communities, churches, charity events and school concerts. Most recently, they performed at an art fair at City Hall and at a fashion show in the Crossroads. Hofmeister has written a few original compositions for the band, which we will enjoy along with the classics! You won t want to miss this special concert at 3:15 on Tuesday, February 5, in the Madison Living Room. WE RE GOING GREEN STAY IN TOUCH ELECTRONICALLY! Did you know our monthly Ambassador is available electronically? If you are currently receiving this by mail, we would love to add you to our email list. We email an electronic version of The Ambassador the first day of each month, as well as an informative e-newsletter which provides an update on the community, key information, a recap of past events and a first-look at future activities. Please send your email address to us today to start receiving these electronic communications. Contact Mendi Hanna by email at mhanna@bishopspencerplace.org or by phone at 816-595-5878. 9
IN FULL SWING COMING TO ENTERTAIN Get ready for a trip back to the 1940s, 50s and 60s with musical duo In Full Swing! Duo members Gary Gardner, vocals, and Don Warner, piano, have perfected the classics of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Mel Tormé and more. Join us at 3:00 on Thursday, February 28, in the Madison Living Room for this swinging throwback to a time when the Rat Pack ruled the scene! BSP BOOK CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING Due to calendar conflicts, this month the BSP Book Club will meet on Monday, February 18, at 1:30 in the Westport Room (rather than on the third Friday, as is typical). This month the group is studying In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book the bestselling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitler s rise to power. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PB&J If you have any dishes belonging to PB&J Dining Service, please return them to dining staff at your convenience. ALL THAT JAZZ TO RETURN FOR HAPPY HOUR PERFORMANCE Returning for a special happy hour 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 shares Kansas City s love for great jazz and they enjoy performing in our city s vibrant jazz venues, as well as for special events and private engagements. They provide a unique, sophisticated sound for audiences that enjoy jazz and swing classics. Be sure not to miss this special performance at a happy hour at 5:00 on Friday, February 22, in the Canterbury Dining Room. 10
CALLING ALL SINGERS!! Bishop Spencer Place is forming a resident choral group the BSP Singers and we would love for you to join! The group will be accompanied by pianist Janet Allen, a friend of resident Barbara Weary, and she will bring the music for our first meeting. This kick-off meeting will be held in the Westport Room on Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00, where we will discuss the formation of the group, song choices, and more. Join us to be part of this exciting new group! VALENTINE S DAY BALLOON-GRAMS Send a balloon-gram to someone special this Valentine s Day! The Passion Team is providing an easy and special way for you to deliver a Valentine s message to someone dear to you. A balloon-gram including a themed balloon, stuffed animal, and chocolates can be ordered from the concierge desks in the Madison and Jefferson lobbies for just $10. Simply place your order and we ll do the rest! Freedom Johnson with the 2012 balloon-gram orders. Orders may be placed between February 1 and February 8, and may be picked up beginning February 13. All orders not picked up will be delivered internally on February 14. All proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Employee Caring Fund. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MILESTONES JEFFERSON/MADISON FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Dorsey Moore Clara Christiansen Bonnie Lowrey Peggy Gustin 08 09 15 21 COVENTRY COURT FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Donna Zobrist Margaret Vits 22 28 IN LOVING MEMORY YORK PLACE FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Albert Johnson Joy Bates Albert Bean 29 11
4301 Madison Avenue Kansas City, MO 64111 ALL THAT JAZZ HAPPY HOUR featuring the entertainment of Kansas City s own All That Jazz Friday, February 22, at 5:00 Canterbury Dining Room Special dinner (10 pts) with complimentary drinks