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Issue 150 September 2019

Welcome to our Activity Guide!

Dirigo Pines 9 Alumni Drive,

Orono, Maine 04473 (207) 866-3400

Professionally managed by Grace Management

Join in the fun!

The September calendar has even more than usual!

It will be a busy month packed with socials, outings, music, presentations, play readings, the last BBQ and

campfire of the year and more. National Assisted Living Week is September 8th-14th. This year’s theme is A Spark of Creativity and we will

celebrate with some additional art classes and events as well as an Art Reception to wrap up the week. Whether you live in Assisted Living, an Independent Apartment

or Cottage– all are welcome!! Please join with friends and neighbors to explore your

creative side and share it with others.

Zumba with Sunshine! Sunshine teaches this fun seated Zumba class.

No experience required. Tuesday, September 3, 10 & 17th at 12:00 pm

(PMR)

Play Reading with True North Theatre Telly, Mark and others from True North Theatre are back...All are welcome to join in for a fun play

reading! Monday, September 9th & 23rd at 2:00 pm (PMR)

Lunch and Learn Joy Trueworthy from Rudman Winchell

Wills & Beneficiary Designations You must RSVP for this event by calling

207-992-2302 by 9/5. Tuesday, September 10th at 11:30 am (PMR)

Amanda Brooks, Logical Sip Café Bridging the Gap Between Alternative

and Modern Medicine Wednesday, September 11th at 2:00 pm (PMR)

Assisted Living Week Art Reception Come see the work of neighbors and friends

displayed as we celebrate Assisted Living Week! Light refreshments will be served.

See Tracy if you have something you would like to display in the show.

Friday, September 13th 4:00-5:00 pm (KGP)

Farewell Summer BBQ Don’t miss the last BBQ of the year. Chef Lewis will

be serving hot dogs, burgers and the fixing's Wednesday, September 18th at 12:00 pm

(Main Patio)

Good Neighbor Program Join Laurie, Susan and Paula to hear abut the

rewards for referring friends, family and others. There will be a drawing for a door prize Thursday, September 19th at 2:00 pm (PMR)

Putting Contest vs. Avalon Village Join us on the green for a fun putting contest vs

Avalon Village and Penobscot Shores! There will be prizes and refreshments. Rain date of

Friday 9/27 Tuesday, September 24th 1:00 pm

Welcome Fall Campfire Gather on the patio for a campfire to celebrate the

changing season. We will be toasting marshmallows and making s’mores.

Tuesday, September 24th 7:00 pm (Patio)

PCHC Kathy Bragdon & Bobbi McLain-Sutherland

Informational session about the services PCHC offers Penobscot and Cottage Residents here at the Inn. They will also answer questions that have been

asked about how to contact them, set up services and billing information.

Wednesday, September 25th at 3:00 pm (PMR)

Author Captain Billy C 50 Ways to be a Mainer

Thursday, September 26th at 7:15 pm (PMR)

Paint & Sip with Valerie Wallace Join Valerie for a fun painting class. Wine and cheese will be served. No experience required. Limited space, please sign up at the front desk.

Friday, September 27th at 6:30 pm (KGP)

Special Events & Guest Speakers September

Bill Trowell

Piano Tuesday, September 3rd —3:30 pm (KGP)

Masanobu Ikemiya Classical & Ragtime Piano

Wednesday, September 4th —2:00 pm (KGP)

Wine & Cheese Social with Fireside Strings

Thursday, September 5th—4:00 pm (KGP)

Little Big Band Tuesday, September 10th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Duane Nickerson

Country Guitar Tuesday, September 17th 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Highland Classical with Isleen Halverson Violin, Cello & Harp

Tuesday, September 17th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Dave Mussey Folk Music

Wednesday, September 18th 10:00 am (Arbor)

David & Dean Folk, Bluegrass and Old Favorites

Thursday, September 19th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Musical Events September

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale 2009—G—93 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, September 4th 7:15 pm (KGP) When his master dies, a loyal pooch named Hachiko keeps a regular vigil -- for more than a decade -- at the train station where he once greeted his owner every day in this touching drama based on a true story. Starring Richard Gere & Joan Allen.

To Catch a Thief

1955—NR—106 minutes—Subtitles Saturday, September 7th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Suspected in a series of gem heists in the French Riviera, reformed thief John Robie sets out to catch the real culprit with the help of pampered heiress Frances Stevens. Robie's plan backfires, but Frances, who believes him guilty, plots an escape. Starring Cary Grant & Grace Kelly.

Captains Courageous

1937—NR—115 minutes—Subtitles Wednesday, September 11th 7:15 pm (KGP)

This classic adventure tale stars Spencer Tracy in an Oscar-winning performance as Manuel, an old salt who fishes spoiled, rich brat Harvey Cheyne out of the drink. When the vessel's skipper puts Harvey to work, the boy chafes at the idea. But crusty Ma-nuel takes the lad under his wing and teaches Har-vey invaluable life lessons through patience, for-giveness and resolve.

Clue

1985—PG—96 minutes—Subtitles Saturday, September 14th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Director Jonathan Lynn's board game-inspired campfest finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at a mansion, where they all become suspects in the death of the house's owner, who had been black-mailing each of them. Starring Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn & Christopher Lloyd.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 2018—PG13—94 minutes—Subtitles

Wednesday, September 18th 7:15 pm (KGP) For 30 years, Mr. Rogers was beamed daily into homes across America. In Mister Rogers' Neighbor-hood, Fred and his cast of puppets spoke directly to children about some of life's weightiest issues, in a direct fashion. There hadn't been anything like Mr. Rogers on TV before and there hasn't been since.

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

2009—NR—95 minutes—Subtitles Saturday, September 21st 7:15 pm (KGP)

In the early days of WWII, social worker Irena Sendler devises a daring plan: Disguised as nurses, she and colleagues gain access to the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw and smuggle some 2,500 Jewish children to safety. John Kent Harrison directs this drama based on Sendler's real-life exploits, for which she received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Nine to Five

1980—PG—110 minutes—Subtitles Wednesday, September 25th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Three women fed up with their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" of a boss entertain fanta-sies about revenge. But fantasy turns into reality when they think they've inadvertently poisoned Mr. Hart's coffee and try to cover their tracks. Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin & Dolly Parton.

Harvey

1950—PG—105 minutes—CC Saturday, September 28th 7:15 pm (KGP)

Elwood lives with his sister, Veta, and her daughter. They hate his drinking, but what rankles them more is his companion: an invisible rabbit named Harvey. Elwood's flight of fancy is foiling Veta's plans to marry off her daughter, so Veta decides to commit Elwood.

“People’s Choice” Movies submit movie suggestions to Tracy September

Bereavement Group First Wednesday every month.

Wednesday, September 4th at 1:00 pm (PMR)

Blood Pressure Clinic Thursday, September 5th from 10:00 to

10:30 (Meadowbrook)

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Join Judy Tredwell and Amanda for this caregiver support group.

Wednesday, September 11th at 4:00 pm (Conference Room)

Art Class with Janice Thursday, September 12th at 10:00 am

(Arbor)

Organizer Day with Sandy Imondi Tuesday, September 3rd & 17th, all day

(Social Room)

Exercise Videos

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9:30 & 10:00 am. (PMR)

Sittercise Class Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at

10:00 (KGP)

Downton Abbey Series Every Sunday at 7:00 pm (KGP)

Social Hour Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm (Lobby)

Sunday Movie Matinees Saturday movies will be available to watch

on Sundays at 2:30 pm (KGP)

Tuesday Movie Matinees Wednesday evening movies will be available

to watch on Tuesdays at 2:30 pm (KGP) No Movie Matinee on September 3rd or

10th.

Health, Wellness & More! September

Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Hymns with Hannah 2:30 Movie Matinee, The Leisure Seeker 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 1

2 Labor Day 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 3:00 Pool League

3 Organizer Day 10:00 Bocce Practice 12:00 Zumba 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 3:30 Bill Trowell 6:00 Bible Study

4 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise1:00 Bereavement Group 1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge 2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

8 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Hymns with Hannah 2:30 Movie Matinee, To Catch a Thief 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 2

9 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 2:00 True North Theatre 3:00 Pool League 7:15 Gateway Seniors Movie

10 10:00 Bocce Practice 11:30 Lunch & Learn 12:00 Zumba 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 7:15 Little Big Band

11 9:30/10 Exercise10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise1:00 Linda’s Book Club1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge 2:00 Amanda Brooks4:00 Alz. Support Group4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Captains Courageous

15 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Ser-vice 2:30 Movie Matinee, Clue 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 3

16 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 3:00 Pool League

17 Organizer Day 10:00 Penobscot Resident Meet-ing 10:00 Bocce Practice 12:00 Zumba 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:00 Duane Nickerson 2:30 Movie Matinee 6:00 Bible Study 7:15 North Country Strings

18 9:30 Exercise/ 10 Exercise10:00 Dave Mussey10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise12:00 Resident BBQ1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge 2:00 Gateway Musical4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Won’t You Be My Neigh-bor?

22 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Inter Church Ministries Ser-vice 2:30 The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 4

23 Autumn Begins 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 2:00 True North Theatre 3:00 Pool League 7:15 Gateway Seniors Movie

24 10:00 Bocce Practice 12:00 Zumba 1:00 Putting Contest 1:30 Scrabble 2:00 Mah Jong 2:30 Movie Matinee, Nine to Five 7:00 S’mores Campfire

25 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise1:30 Crafting Group2:00 Bridge 3:00 PCHC 4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, Five

29 Rosh Hashanah Begins 9:00 & 10:30 Van Departs for Church 10:00 Catholic Comm. 1:30 Rummikub 2:00 Church Service 2:30 Matinee, Harvey 7:00 Downton Abbey, Season 1, Episode 5

30 9-3 Shopping 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Seniors Exercise Video 1:00 Airport Tour 3:00 Pool League

Wed Thu Fri Sat

4 9:30 Exercise

10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Bereavement Group 1:30 Crafting Group

2:00 Masanobu Ikemiya 4:30 Social Hour

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

5 10:00 Blood Pressure Clinic 2:00 Cribbage 4:00 Wine and Cheese Social with Fireside Strings

6 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Bocce Practice 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong

7 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, To Catch a Thief

11 9:30/10 Exercise 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:00 Linda’s Book Club 1:30 Crafting Group

2:00 Amanda Brooks 4:00 Alz. Support Group 4:30 Social Hour

Captains Courageous

12 2:00 Cribbage 3:00 Library Committee Meeting

13 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Bocce Practice 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong 4:00 Art Reception

14 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Clue

18 9:30 Exercise/ 10 Exercise 10:00 Dave Mussey 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 12:00 Resident BBQ 1:30 Crafting Group

2:00 Gateway Musical 4:30 Social Hour

Won’t You Be My Neigh-

19 2:00 Good Neighbor Program 3:00 Bingo 2:00 Cribbage 7:15 David & Dean

20 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Bocce Practice 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 11:15 Out to Lunch Bunch, Lu-cerne Inn 2:00 Mah Jong

21 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

25 9:30 Exercise

10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 1:30 Crafting Group

4:30 Social Hour 7:15 Midweek Movie, Nine to

26 2:00 Cribbage 3:00 Fall Foliage Drive 7:15 Captain Billy C

27 9:30 Exercise 10:00 Exercise 10:00 Bocce Practice 10:00 Sittercise 10:30 Gateway Exercise 2:00 Mah Jong 6:30 Paint & Sip

28 2:00 Card Games 7:15 Saturday Night Movie, Harvey

Penobscot

& Cottages

2019

September

Clubs & Games *All are welcome– please join!*

Rummikub Every Sunday at 1:30 pm (SR)

Pool League Mondays at 3:00 pm at the pool

table.

Scrabble Group Every Tuesday at 1:30 pm (GR)

Bocce Practice Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:00 am

Mah Jong Club Tuesdays & Fridays at 2:00 pm (SR)

Bridge Club Every Wednesday at 2:00 pm (SR)

Cribbage Club Thursdays at 2:00 pm (SR)

Card Games Every Saturday at 2:00 pm (SR)

Crafting Group An opportunity to get out and

socialize. Bring a project to work on, or use some of the available supplies.

Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (Library)

Library Committee Meeting Thursday, September 12th at

3:00 pm (Library)

Penobscot Resident Meeting Please come to discuss the future of

the Penobscot Resident Meeting and to hear new information from within our community and other

communities! Tuesday, September 17th at 10:00 am (PMR)

Bingo Every winner gets a prize! Thursday, September 19th

3:00 pm (KGP)

Linda’s Book Club The Camel Bookmobile by Masha

Hamilton. Sign up at the front desk for a copy of the book. Wednesday,

September 11th at 1:00 pm (Library)

September

Religious Services

First & Second Sunday Hymns

Join Hannah from Activities for video Hymns and Bible stories on our It’s

Never Too Late system. September 1st & 8th at 2:00 pm

(Arbor)

Third Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

September 15th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Fourth Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

September 22nd at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Fifth Sunday Service Inter Church Ministries

September 29th at 2:00 pm (Arbor)

Bible Study and Hymn Sing With Pastor Dave Natale. Tuesday, September 3rd & 17th at 6:00 pm

(Arbor)

Catholic Communion Every Sunday at 10:00 am (SR)

No Communion on the 1st

Sunday Church Transportation Van departs for church services at

9:00 & 10:30 am from the front lobby.

GUESS WHO!

Each month a photo will be shared. Please submit a photo

to Tracy to keep this going!

September

Outings & Transportation **Please sign up at the desk for all outings**

Out to Lunch Bunch Lucerne Inn Restaurant

Pub Fare Friday, September 20th

Bus leaves at 11:15 am

University of Maine Museum of Art Outing The University of Maine Museum of Art, a

cultural resource of the state and the University of Maine, promotes an

understanding of, and engagement with, visual art through its diverse contemporary exhibitions, permanent collection focusing on works of art since 1945, and educational

programming. Tuesday, September 10th

Bus leaves at 10:00 am

Airport Tour Tour the Bangor International Airport with

Director Tony Caruso and Aimee Thibodeau to learn about the airport, it’s

history, the facility and more. Monday, September 30th

Bus leaves at 1:00 pm

Fall Foliage Drive

Enjoy the beautiful Fall Foliage on a drive around the area. Route to be determined at

a later date. Thursday, September 26th

Bus leaves at 3:00 pm

Gateway Seniors Exercise Video The sessions will focus on gentle

exercises that strengthen posture and muscle strength, and mobility, and

control pain. It will be useful to bring a yoga, or exercise, mat, a theraband and cushion. Come and preview a session. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

at 10:30 am (PMR)

Gateway Seniors Film National Geographic: A Seal’s Life

Monday, September 9th—7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors Film Disneynature Chimpanzee

Monday, September 23rd—7:15 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors Great Musical The Sound of Music

Wednesday, September 18th at 2:00 pm (KGP)

Gateway Seniors without Walls Events

GR - Garden Room PMR - Penobscot Media Room KGP - Kenduskeag Gathering Place L - Library KLR - Kenduskeag Living Room KK - Kenduskeag Kitchen SR - Social Room A - Arbor M - Meadowbrook VDO - Visiting Doctor’s Office PDR - Private Dining Room

Looking Ahead to October…

Absentee Voting Costume Contest Oktoberfest Party

Opera Discussions Resume Holiday Shopping Spree Walk to End Alzheimer’s

September