COOL AND HIP AT ANY AGE!

The Fountains at Greenbriar

2100 S. Swope Drive

Independence, MO 64057

Watermark UniversityOur Watermark University classes are off and running for

the new spring semester. We have a plethora of classes to

offer every unique interest. Thus far we have had an

exceptional turn out to many of our classes. Each of our

wonderful classes this semester seeing great participation

and piquing the interests of many of our Residents. If you

haven't yet had the privilege to get involved in the

classroom this semester, then don't fret it's not too late!

All of the classes are still ready for the taking!

This coming month we have a few new offerings in

addition to a multitude of classes that are already going

strong. Feel free to jump into Hearts with Desiree Rogers or

Dominoes with Ann Pharr. You can join Resident Ted Scott

in his cryptogram class called, A locution of Ciphers! If you

are interested in any of these classes or any class already

going on, then check your calendar for the date and time

and get started in the class as soon as you can! Many

wonderful opportunities are just waiting for you to

participate in. Don't miss out!

As always with Watermark University, the success

of this program is strongly supported by the talent

and interests of its many volunteers. Whether

Residents, Associates, or Community Volunteers all

contributions come from ordinary folks like you and

me! If you have an interest, hobby, or talent then

please share it with your Greenbriar family. Many

would be interested to learn! If this sounds like

something you would like to do, then come

see Jason or Karol in Community Life, today!

Visit our blog at http://greenbriar.watermarkcommunities.com/join-the-talk

2100 S. Swope Drive · Independence, MO 64057

1-816-257-5100 · www.watermarkcommunities.com

55+ INDEPENDENT LIVING

February 2017

COOL AND HIP AT ANY AGE!

A A HIPSTERHIPSTER DAY DAY OUTINGOUTING IN IN THE CITYTHE CITY(BRIDGING GENERATION GAPS IN A VERY HIP WAY!)

The Westside Local Restaurant, Roasterie Coffee Tour,

& Shopping at A Westside Storey

Every generation has it's own uniqueness and

subcultures that separates it a little bit from

the generations proceeding it. In the 1950's there

were the Beatniks and Greasers. The 1960's brought

us the generation of the Hippies which created the

subculture generation in the 1970's of Punk Rockers

and Discos. The 1980's brought us the Yuppies and

Techies, which spawned the subculture generation

of the Grungers and Alternatives in the 1990's. But,

in the era of the new millennium what subculture

has surfaced for this generation? What are their

interests? As with all of the previous generations the

subculture is created as a response to the

mainstream ideologies and cultural mores that

shape and influence the subculture. So, what is the

subcultural generation of the Millennials? The

Hipsters of course! You may be asking yourself right

now, what is a Hipster? Well, good chance if you

have grandchildren or great grandchildren between

the ages of 25 and 35 then you already know some

Hipsters, or at least you know someone that might!

For the purposes of not deluding ourselves, but for

the most convenient of definitions...a Hipster is: a

subculture of Millennials who associate with

independent/alternative music, a varied non-

mainstream fashion sense of vintage and... (please

continue reading about outing in The BUZZ on pg. 6)

THRIVING | WELLNESS CORNER | CHEF'S CHOICE | MONTHLY CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS | THE BUZZ | OUT AND ABOUT AND MUCH MORE!

ThrivingNo doubt during dinner time, during

Happy Hour, or at the Resident

Birthday parties you have heard the

majestic melodies being tickled

across the ivories by the talented

pianist, our own Resident Bill

Harkins! Bill is a very talented

musician and accomplished pianist.

He has studied music in some well-

known music schools in New York

City and has studied musical theory

and improvisation as well. In addition to his illustrious music

career he has also spent some time selling pianos for a living also,

but he must admit that he enjoyed his time as much or more

playing some wonderful pianos on the sales floor like the

Bösendorfer and Steinway pianos, which he would call two of the

most wonderful instruments ever created! Undoubtedly Bill Harkins

is a very gifted and talented musician, but most of all we all have

come to appreciate the opportunities when he shares his musical

proclivities with all of the Residents and Associates. The

opportunity to set and relax to some wonderful tunes and melodies

with Bill is a great time indeed, as many Residents would whole

heartedly agree! This opportunity for him to keep tickling the

ivories is just another rehearsal for him, but for the rest of us it is a

great occasion for us to listen and enjoy live music. You can hear

an ol' favorite tune or melody on a cd, tape, or radio, but nothing

ever compares to hearing the music live, and for that we are truly

thankful to have a wonderful Resident like Bill Harkins. This month

we would like to acknowledge you for your gift and generously

sharing it with us all to enjoy. Thanks for thriving through music!

Join Victoria Carpenter and Interim

Healthcare for a wonderful health

presentation on Thursday February 16th

at 1:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room

all about your heart! They will be

discussing some helpful eating and

exercise practices that will help promote

good cardio vascular health! In addition

to the wonderful information that they

will be sharing you can also get a free

blood pressure screening from one of

their available nurse staff. Take this

opportunity to join in on the

conversation that is about keeping your

heart happy and healthy!

Path to Well-Being

LINC CHESS & CHECKERS:Join us on February 9th at 6:00pm in the Multi-Purpose Room for a fun

filled night of chess and checkers with the Little Blue & Blackburn LINC

Caring Communities Chess Clubs. This engaging intergenerational

opportunity is a great way to spend some time mentoring with some of our

local area school children. No experience is required for this event eve if

you are a novice at chess or checkers. There are plenty of possibilities to

learn from one of the elementary school chess members or learn from our

Greenbriar community volunteer, Rod Crites, of our Greenbriar Chess Club!

Don't miss out on this wonderful experience to play games and build

friendships with our local area youth. Snacks will be provided by LINC for

all who attend. We'll see you at the checkered board!

Toy's From Oz Exhibit At Toy Museum-Saturday Feb 4th at 10:30 am:

Join us at the National Toy and Miniature Museum in Kansas City for

an exhibit showcasing over 80 years of toys from the land of oz. This

exhibit features a collection of toys from the beloved children's

novels and movie. Admission to the museum is $5.00 and includes all

exhibits. We will be getting lunch at a local pizzeria near the

museum in an old gas station. Instead of gas, Pizza 51 is dishing up a

premium formula of pie and drinks! Join us on a fun filled day!

New Theatre- "Fabulous Liptones" Wed. Feb. 8th at 10:30 am:

On this matinee playbill of "The Fabulous Liptones" we feature actor

and comedian George Wendt from the popular TV sit-com, Cheers!

This story follows a barbershop quartet in search of a new baritone

since their last one hit his last b-flat...just in time for a state

competition recital...hilarity and comedy ensues on their adventure to

find the right voice! Tickets for this event are $33.00 and are

currently sold out. Please enquire closer to time for cancelations.

African American Inventors Exhibit-Sat. February 11th at 10:30 am:

Come along with us to the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

to see a wonderful exhibit on African-American Inventors. This

exhibit will show more than 100 viewable invention, reproductions,

and representative samples from ancient African Cultures to Modern

Culture. Admission to this exhibit is free and open to the public. Prior

to our visit we will be having lunch at Gates BBQ restaurant on 40

Hwy in Independence. Join us for a cultural heritage experience!

3rd St. Social & Thrift Store Outing- Sat. February 18th at 10:30 am:

We'll be kickin' off those dusty ol' rags and checking out some fresh

new Hipster looks when we go thrift store shopping in Lee's Summit.

We will be going to the Red Racks Thrift Store and to Plato's Closet.

You can get a great variety of items to wear for our Hipster Day

Outing In The City on February 25th. Prior to thrift store shopping we

will be visiting the Third Street Social Restaurant in Lee's Summit to

check their delicious variety of gastro-pub fare. Join the cool kids!

Mardi Gras Dinner Outing (Fish Market)- Tues. Feb. 28th at 4:00pm:

Laissez les bon temps roulez (let the good times roll) is the saying of

Mardi Gras! We intend to do just that at The Fish Market Restaurant

in Liberty, Missouri. Home of the original Missouri River Fish Market

between Missouri City and Liberty, Missouri. Staying true to its roots

it is now serving up a health portion of delicious Southern comfort

foods and Cajun specialties. From alligator and gumbo to red beans

and rice with catfish you will get a delicious taste of N'awlins!

WHAT'S HAPPENING

ACTIVITIES IN THIS SECTION AREREGULARLY SCHEDULED

8:30--Church Transportation9:00--Exercise Tape (FC)1:30--Hand & Foot (2B)2:00--Sunday School (2PDR)

9:00--Devotions (Ch)9:00--Price Chopper9:45--Huff & Puff (MPR)10:30--Errands / Pharmacy12:30--Progressive Rummy (2B)1:30--Wal-Mart / IndependenceCommons7:00--Bingo (3DR)

9:00--Devotions (Ch)9:30--Canasta (P)9:45--Huff & Puff (MPR)10:00--Weight LossChallenge (Front Desk)2:00--Sewing Club (CR)6:15--Pitch (2B)

9:00--Devotions (Ch)9:45--Huff & Puff (MPR)10:30--Teachings of Jesus(2PDR)2:00--Pinochle (2B)3:00--Bible Study (CR)6:30--Bridge (2B)700--Bingo (3DR)

9:00--Devotions (Ch)9:45--Huff & Puff (MPR)1:30--Communion (Ch)2:00--Pool: 9 Ball (D)2:00--Sewing Club (CR)2:00--Chess Club (P)6:00--Pitch (2B)

9:00--Devotions (Ch)

9:00--Hy-Vee / Aldi

9:45--Movin' With Myron (MPR)

10:30--Paul's Letter: 1 Corinthians

(2PDR)

10:30--Errands / Pharmacy

1:15--Flower Arranging (CR)

2:00--Farkle (P)

7:00--Bingo (3DR

9:00--Exercise Tape(FC)9:30-- Zumba Zoom!(MPR)2:00--Billiards (D)3:00--Pinochle (2B)

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Resident Birthdays:Lula Williams – 2/2Edna Pete -2/3Geraldine Diecidue – 2/3Winnie Rice – 2/10Daniel Shirk – 2/12

Resident Birthdays:Doris Buys – 2/13Betty Jaeger – 2/13Helen (Marie) Arnold – 2/13Fannie Carter – 2/18Ken Greer – 2/18

Resident Birthdays:Lois Larkins – 2/21

Ursula Liggett – 2/21

John Easter – 2/22

Loma Putnam -2/25

Lois Mabry – 2/26

Shorty Thompson – 2/28 1

1:30--Wii BowlingLeague (MPR)1:30--Texas Hold'em (P)2:00--Adult Coloring (CR)

2

1:00--Caricature Drawing(2PDR)2:00--Food Committee(2DPR)7:00--Movie: ResidentsChoice (T)

3

1:00--Pinochle (2B)1:30--Crafting Humor(2PDR)3:00--Happy Hour(3DR)

4

10:30--Toy and MiniatureMuseum: "Over The Rainbow:Toys From The Land of Oz" w/Lunch at Pizza 51 (Kansas City,MO)7:00--Movie: Residents Choice(T)

5

1:00--Bejeweled (MPR)2:00--Acrylic Painting (CR)3:00--Church Service: BeaconHeights Comm. of Christ (Ch)7:00--Movie: Residents Choice(T)

6

2:00--Puzzled? (2PDR)2:00--Beginners Crochet(CR)3:00--Book of Proverbs (Ch)

7

5:00--General Election (MPR)

1:30--Hearts (2B)

2:00--History of Classical Music

(T)

7:00--Movie: Residents Choice (T)

7:00--Dominoes: Double Nines

(2B) 8

10:30--New Theatre Outing: "The

Fabulous Liptones" (Overland Park, KS)

1:30--Wii Bowling League (MPR)

1:30--Texas Hold'em (P)

1:30--Building & Grounds Comm.

(2PDR)

2:00--All Strung Up (CR)

2:00--Adult Coloring (CR) 9

2:00--Resident Birthday Partyw/ Paul Raynes Band (MPR)6:30--LINC Chess & CheckersNight w/Little Blue & BlackburnChess Club (MPR)7:00--Movie: Residents Choice(T) 10

12:30--Casino Outing:Harrah's Casino (North KansasCity, MO)1:00--Pinochle (2B)1:30--Pen Pal Project (2PDR)3:00--Happy Hour (3DR)

11

10:30--African American History

Month Outing: "African American

Inventors Exhibit at Bruce R. Watkins

Cultural Heritage Center w/ Lunch at

Gates BBQ (Independence/Kansas

City, MO)


12

1:00--Bejeweled (MPR)

1:30--Pet Therapy w/ Jack "The Dog"

(MPR)

2:00--Acrylic Painting (CR)

3:00--Church Service: St. Michael's

Episcopal Church (Ch)

7:00--Movie: Residents Choice (T)13

1:00--Corn Bag (MPR)2:00--Beginners Crochet(CR)3:00--Book of Proverbs (Ch)

14

1:30--Hearts (2B)

2:00--History of Classical Music

(T)



(2B)

15

12:30--AARP Tax Preparation Day (Mid

Continent Library-North Branch:

Independence, MO)



2:00--Adult Coloring (CR)

3:00--Holiday Fund Committee

(3PDR) 16

1:00--Caricature Drawing (2PDR)

1:30--Heart Health w/ Blood

Pressure Check(MPR)

2:00--Nativity of Mary (3DR)

3:15--Library Committee (2PDR)

7:00--Movie: Residents Choice

(T) 17

1:00--Pinochle (2B)1:30--Crafting Humor (2PDR)2:00--Resident Dance:Sweethearts Dance w/ GinoBueno & Cool Change(MPR)

18

10:30--Thrift Store ShoppingOuting: Plato's Closet andRed Racks w/ Lunch at 3rdStreet Social (Lee's Summit,MO)7:00--Movie: Residents Choice(T)

19

1:00--Bejeweled (MPR)

2:00--Marilyn West's Senior Gospel

Singers (MPR)

2:00--Acrylic Painting (CR)

3:00--Church Service: St. Michael's

Episcopal Church (Ch)

7:00--Movie: Residents Choice

(T) 20

2:00--Puzzled? (2PDR)2:00--Beginners Crochet(CR)3:00--Book of Proverbs (Ch)

21

1:30--Hearts (2B)

2:00--Care & Share Committee(3PDR)

2:00--History of Classical Music (T)

4:00--Pizza Outing: Minsky's

Pizza(Independence, MO)



(2B) 22



1:00--Community Life &

Transportation Committee (2PDR)

2:00--All Strung Up (CR)

2:00--Adult Coloring (CR)

23

11:00--Red Hatter'sOuting3:00--Chair CommitteeMeeting (3PDR)7:00--Movie: ResidentsChoice (T) 24

1:00--Pinochle (2B)1:30--Crafting Humor(2PDR)2:00--A Locution of Ciphers(Cryptograms) (2PDR)3:00--Happy Hour (3DR)

25

*Hipster Day At Greenbriar*10:30--A Hipster Day Outing In The City: w/

Lunch at The Westside Local & Tour of The

Roasterie Coffee & Shopping at A Westside

Storey (Kansas City, MO)

11:00--Farm-to-Table Meal (1DR/3DR)

4:00--Farm-to-Table Meal (1DR/3DR)


26

1:00--Bejeweled (MPR)2:00--Acrylic Painting (CR)3:00--Church Service: EastGate Christian Church (Ch)7:00--Movie: ResidentsChoice (T)

27

2:00--Beginners Crochet(CR)2:00--Book Club (2PDR)3:00--Book of Proverbs (Ch)

28

Mardi Gras:1:30--Hearts (2B)

2:00--History of Classical Music (T)

2:00--THRIVE CLUB! (2PDR)

4:00--Mardi Gras Dinner Outing: Fish

Market Restaurant (Liberty, MO)


7:00--Dominoes: Double Nines (2B)

Associate Birthdays:Blake Nelson – 2/16Carey Peters – 2/26Valerie Quick – 2/27

Word of the Month:Hipster: (hip-ster) a subculture of millennials

who associate with independent/alternative

music, a varied non-mainstream fashion

sensibility of vintage and thrift store-bought

clothing, possessing progressive political

views/civil rights issues, organic/sustainable

food source conscientious, anti-consumerism,

and interested in minimalist living.

REMINDER: DONT FORGETTO DRESS UP AS A HIPSTERON FEBRUARY 25TH AT THECOMMUNITY OR ON THEHIPSTER DAY OUTING INTHE CITY!

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIPSTER CLOTHES TO

WEAR: CUFFED JEANS, T-SHIRTS,SUSPENDERS,

STRAW HATS, STOCKING CAPS, FEDORAS,

FLOWERY DRESSES W/BIG BELTS, BOW TIES,

POLKA DOT/STRIPPED/FLORAL TIES, INFINITY

SCARVES, LEATHER BELTS, LEATHER SHOES,

BOOTS, CANVAS SHOES, BASEBALL CAPS,

COLORFUL SOCKS (ANY DESIGN), ETC...

Or go shopping with us on Feb 18th !!!!

Volunteer Opportunities :

If you are interested in an opportunity to

volunteer in our community we have spots

available in Community Life for you!

Volunteering would be passing out flyers,

calendars, newsletters, or other information to

Residents room-to-room. If you have an

interested in being a volunteer, then come see

us in Community Life!

WatermarkUniversity=

Bold

FEBRUARY 2017 "Hip At Any Age"

1DR: First Floor Dining Room

MPR: Multi-Purpose Room

2B: Second Floor Bistro

B2: 2nd Floor B-Wing

2PDR: Second Floor Private Dining Room

FC: Fitness Center

D: Den

GC: Gallery Café

3PDR: Third Floor Private Dining Room

Ch: Chapel

CL: Computer Lab

CR: Craft Room

T: Theatre

WC: Wellness Center

WS: Wood Shop

P: Parlor

Fitness Center:Open

24 Hours

ACTIVITY LOCATOR KEY

"A HIPSTER DAY OUTING IN THE CITY" (Continued...)

thrift store-bought clothing, possessing progressive

political views/civil rights issues, organic food eating,

sustainable local food sourcing, anti-consumerism, and

interested in minimalist living. These are just a few of

the many issues that define the Hipsters. Many

Millennials relate directly to the Hipster subculture

either entirely or in part. How do you identify a Hipster

you may ask...well not as easily as a Hippy or a Punk

Rocker, but rather they dress with a nostalgic/eclectic

sense of fashion that are made by local independent

commerce or come from thrift/second hand stores. The

Hipster culture is primarily concerned with reusing,

repurposing, recycling, and reducing our carbon

footprint that is created by mass consumerism and

waste. Eating healthy and organic is essential to

Hipsters, which this has spawned an interest in the

local Farm-to-Table Food Movement, which is adopted

by many restaurants, even in Kansas City! Why have

we spent two pages talking about Hipsters...here's

why! We are going on February 18th Thrift Store

shopping and it is our hope that many will join us in

buying clothes to dress up as Hipsters on our January

25th outing, which will include an outing to Kansas

City to visit some of our local Hipster culture favorites

like: A Westside Local Restaurant (a farm-to-table

restaurant sourcing all of its food from local Missouri

farmers), A Westside Storey (a completely local store

with items made right here in Kansas City), and a tour

of The Roasterie Coffee (a local fair trade and

organic coffee roaster), great coffee is essential to all

Hipsters...sorry ma...not your Folgers! On January 25th

join us dressed as Hipsters to tour the city in a hip and

cool way! This is a great way to connect with a young

generation and be hip at any age! Have fun with us!

Out and About

AARP Free Tax Preparation Service

Mid Continent Public Library-North Branch

(Wednesday February 15th at 12:30 pm)

Join us on February 15th at 12:30 pm for the annual

AARP Free Tax Preparation Service. We will be taking

10 Residents to the Mid Continent Public Library-North

Branch to prepare and file their taxes electronically.

You can sign up for your spot in the Community Life

Office. There are only 10 spots available for this

preparation date, so sign up soon! We will be offering

a second AARP Tax Preparation day on March 15th at

9:30 am at the Mid Continent Public Library-North

Branch as well, in which 10 spots will be available too.

If you aren't able to get signed up with us for the

February 15th appointment date, then please sign up

for the March 15th date in the Community Life Office.

Please make sure to bring all forms of identification

and all pertinent tax information and papers necessary

to complete and file your income taxes on your

appointment date. Come beat the April 15th deadline

and sign up with us today!

Featured Picture: Resident Shirley Crandall is playing a

formidable foe at the LINC Chess & Checkers Night with the

Little Blue and Blackburn Chess Club.

Top Left: Resident Bill Harkins plays the piano for Happy

Hour, which has become a well appreciated staple for many

of the Residents. Thank you for tickling the ivories for us Bill!

Top Left: (Left-to-Right) Resident Chuck Couch, Don Marker,

Ralph Ireland, Barbara Tice, and Bob Tice play Texas Hold'em

as part of their Watermark University class taught by Chuck

Couch! Bottom Left: (Left-to-Right) Resident Richard Backhus,

Carolyn Harbaugh, and Pat Brown play a game of Pinochle.

Bottom Right: (Left-to-Right) Resident Beverly Garvick, Bea Peterson, Ann Pharr, Etta Jane Asher,

and Receptionist Stephanie Garland play Wii Bowling as part of Watermark University as taught by Stephanie

Garland. The winner for this round was Bea Peterson with a score of 217! Congrats!

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