Sophia Snow Place 1205-1215 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA * (617) 325-7900 Sophia Snow Place has its roots in the charitable spirit of the nineteenth-century Boston. In 1856, a group of civic-minded citizens raised money to operate and maintain the Roxbury Home for Aged Women. In 1962, after a century of care, the home was relocated and renamed Sophia Snow House, in honor of Sophia Snow. Today, the parent company, the Roxbury Home for Aged Women, has affiliated organizations: Snow House & Snow Place. These non-profit organizations continue their mission to provide comfort, companionship and security in a warm, homelike environment for seniors. Independence day Celebration Join us for a wonderful show celebrating America s Independence Day! This show, Of We Thee Sing, celebrates the pride of America in musical tribute featuring all the American classics, from America, the Beautiful to the songs of Irving Berling. Come and celebrate being a proud American and don t forget to wear your red, white, and blue! Wednesday, July 1 at 2:30 p.m. In the Great Room 1
Shauna will be on vacation starting June 29 th, and will return from vacation on Monday, July 13 th. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Fiamma, the Activities Assistant, or leave a message in her mailbox located in the Main Office. Taxi Coupon Sale Taxi Coupons will be on sale on Friday, July 3 rd at 2:00 p.m. in the Private Dining Room. Gospel Singer: Rhea Faustin Come to the Parlor and listen to the talented voice of Rhea as she sings some beautiful Gospel songs for us! Monday, July 6 at 3:30 p.m. in the Parlor Presentation: Leonardo Da Vinci & The Last Supper To begin to appreciate The Last Supper, consider the following: Who commissioned the fresco? Why in the Refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie? What about the body language and expressions of the figures depicted? Why the use of certain colors in the vestments? Answering these basic questions allows us to truly see and interpret this masterpiece. Dr. Irene Roman will answer these questions and bring us to a greater understanding of this masterpiece. Wednesday, July 8 th at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Room 2
Perfectly Balanced Life presents Wellness Sessions: Growth through Meditation Perfectly Balanced Life has been offering wellness sessions each month for the residents here at Sophia Snow Place. This month, the topic is Growth through Meditation. These workshops consist of a learning session, an exercise module, and ends with a relaxation component that includes gentle head, shoulder, and hand massage. Tuesday, July 8 th at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room Afternoon Movie: Fiddler on the Roof Join us for a very special afternoon viewing of the Fiddler on the Roof performance put on by the students of Xavierian Brothers High School on March 7 th, 2015 a performance that received rave reviews! What also makes this performance extra special is that our very own Millie Murphy s grandson starred in this performance! 3 Please join us! Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Great Room
Trip to the Peabody Essex Museum: American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton & Hollywood The Reagle Players Present: This is the first major exhibition on Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) in more than 25 years and the first to explore important connections between Benton's art and the movies. After working briefly in the silent film industry, Benton became acutely aware of storytelling's shift toward motion pictures and developed a cinematic style of painting that melded European art historical traditions and modern movie production techniques. In paintings, murals, drawings, prints and illustrated books, Benton reinvented national narratives for 20th-century America and captivated the public with his visual storytelling. Wednesday, July 15 th Van will leave at 9:30 a.m. we will also stop for lunch within the museum. Admission cost: $15.00 Please sign up in the Activity Book Starring Broadway s SARAH PFISTERER (The Phantom of the Opera, Reagle s My Fair Lady) and RICK HILSABECK (Billy Elliot, Reagle s My Fair Lady), Cole Porter s hilarious musical recounts the madcap backstage and onstage antics of two feuding couples during a production of The Taming of the Shrew. Thursday July 16 th Van will leave around 6:30 p.m. Ticket Cost: $45.00 Deadline to sign up and pay: Thursday, July 9 th 4
Lunch at the Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan. This modern day roadside burger stand serves up the most delicious burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer, wine and more. It quickly became popular and opened up new locations all over including Chestnut Hill. Friday, July 17 th at 12:00 p.m. Please sign up in the Activity Book. DANCE WITH HILARY Barn Babies are coming to visit Sophia Snow Place! Come watch this entertaining, educational, and interactive performance! As Hilary performs, she also educates the audience members about different techniques and styles of dance she will be using in each number. Come watch as she dances ballet, pointe, tap & jazz to old time classics! Friday, July 17 th at 11:00 a.m. In the Great Room Don t miss out! Barn Babies is a traveling petting zoo that brings the animals to us. They take care of young animals such as chicks, bunnies, puppies, kittens, goats, and pigs! Come to the Great Room and see these adorable animals and even get the chance to hold them! Friday, July 17 th 3:30 p.m. in the Great Room 5
Pizza Party! Build Your Own Sundae Social Join us for an evening of good food, friends and fun! Don t miss out on some delicious pizza, pasta, and salad! YUM! Monday, July 20 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Room Cost $7.00 to be paid to Shauna *you can give your money to Andrea in the Main Office while Shauna is on vacation Deadline to sign up & pay: Thursday, July 16 th Come to the Great Room for a delicious ice cream treat during the summer heat and design your own ice cream sundae with the works! Don t miss out Wednesday July 22 at 2:30 p.m. In the Great Room Please sign up so we know how many to expect! Trip to Castle Island Summer is here! And that calls for more trips to Castle Island! Join us for a walk around the Island, and be sure to bring money for food at Sullivan s! 6 Tuesday, July 21 st Van will leave around 11:30 a.m. Please sign up in the Activity Book
Trip to Wollaston Beach & Lunch at Tony s Clam Shop Sending Letters to Our Troops Join us as we take a trip over to Wollaston Beach located in Quincy, Ma. Wollaston Beach offers an easy walk, and a beautiful view of the Boston skyline. We ll stop for lunch at Tony s Clam Shop, a local favorite for over 50 years that has delicious food and a great view. Don t miss it! Friday, July 24 th Van will leave at 11:30 a.m. Please sign up in the Activity Book. Lunch Out at A nonprofit organization sends care packages throughout the year and needs help writing letters and cards to these soldiers overseas. Please join us as we work together and help write cards to those serving our country! We will provide materials, or people may bring their own cards. All help is welcome & appreciated! Wednesday, July 29 th at 2:30 p.m. In the Great Room *Refreshments will be provided Evening Singalong with Mel Stiller Join us for lunch at the historic and beautiful Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA. Tuesday, July 28 Van will leave around 11:30 a.m. Please sign up in the Activity Book. Come to the Great Room and participate in a fun sing a long with piano player Mel Stiller! Wednesday, July 29 th 7:00 p.m. 7
Morning Social! Join us for a morning of good company & very yummy treats from Dunkin Donuts! Cost: $2.00 - to be paid to Shauna Wednesday, July 29 th at 10:00 a.m. in the Great Room Please sign up in the Activity Book! Shopping Trip to Target & Out to Lunch at Friendly s Van will leave around 9:30 am To Target & Friendly s in Watertown We will shop at the store & then stop for lunch around 11:30-12:00. - Please sign up in the book. Thursday, July 30 th Computer Training Sessions with Shauna Since Shauna will be on vacation, computer sessions will not be scheduled until the week of July 13 th. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the Activity Book under the tab labeled Computer. Please sign up for a time that suits you, and if none work, please see Shauna to try to find a time that works for you. Thank you! 8