APRIL 20131ST DAY OF SIGNUP IS 8:30 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013

UMBRELLA COMMITTEEMEETINGS

GROUNDS 4/08/13, 2:00 p.m. CLBH

RESIDENT EVENTS 4/26/13, 10:00 a.m. CLBH

EMERGENCY PREP. 4/02/13, 11:00 a.m. C.B.BUDGET & FINANCE

4/18/13, 9:30 a.m. C.H. UMBRELLA BOARD MEETING

4/23/13, 1:30 p.m. C.H.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS

Center …….…4/17/13, 10:00 a.m. C.H. Forest ………4/16/13, 3:30 p.m. S.C.B. Garden……….4/15/13, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Highland….…4/11/13, 10:00 a.m. C.B. Hilltop………4/14113, 4:00 p.m. CLBH Meadow………4/17/13, 3:00 p.m. C.B. Washington…..4/10/13, 1:30 p.m. C.B.

TO THE POINTINTRODUCING NEW TENANT IN TOWN HALL

SENIOR CHOICE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Effective in mid January, Senior Choice Insurance Solutions becameour new neighbor in Town Hall, occupying the office space next toColdwell Banker Bain.

Tim Altman, founder of Senior Choice Insurance Solutions, has over19 years experience in the insurance industry. Tim has a beautifulwife, Tricia, and two kids; Tim who is 18 and a senior at IssaquahHigh will be attending LMU next year; and Julie who is 11 will beentering middle school. The Altmans have two dogs, Toby and Daisy.Tim enjoys coaching, fishing, traveling, music, movies, basketball andtime with his family. Tim has been an Issaquah resident for 16 years.

John Westman, who works with Tim, brings over 25 years experiencein the health insurance industry. After growing up on a farm in westernNew York, John graduated from Bryant University in Rhode Islandwith a degree in Business. In 1976 John was transferred to the Seattlearea where he soon met his future wife and moved to Issaquah. Johnand Renee have been happily married for 25 years. Their son, Jesse,attends college with a major in Criminal Justice. Their daughter,Lacey Rose, will be leaving for college this fall to pursue a career inNursing. Wally the dog has his work cut out for him helping to fill thenewly empty nest! John and his wife, Renee Pickering, are interestedin local history as Renee grew up on the Pickering Farm, which herfamily homesteaded in the 1860’s.

Why Seniors Choice Insurance Solutions? Our passion andcommitment is to change the landscape of this difficult industry. The#1 complaint we hear from our prospective clients is confusion withfar too many decisions and choices. Not knowing if you have the rightinsurance coverage and being bombarded with all the numerouscarrier information can feel overwhelming. We are neutral advocatesthat shop the entire market to find the very best solution that is suitablefor you and not the insurance company or us!

Our motto is simple. We are here to “educate and serve” our clientand their needs, and to provide a service at no cost. Our easy,one-stop service includes:

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· Medicare Advantage & Supplements,· Long Term Care and Critical Care Plans,· Annuities,· 401K / IRA Rollovers,· Life Insurance, and· Home & Auto Insurance.

Seniors Choice Insurance Solutions offers at no obligation, a free service to Providence Point residents to reviewtheir present insurance plan.

We look forward to meeting every one of you and helping with your insurance needs… or just stop by our officefor a friendly chat and a cup of coffee. Thank you for the friendly welcome into your community here at ProvidencePoint.

Tim Altman and John WestmanLocated in Town Hall(800) 556-9392

WHAT IS THE UMBRELLA BOARD DOING?

Everyone knows that the Umbrella Board deals with a large number of routine items, like approving the annualbudget and any unbudgeted expenditures. Most of the work is reactive. That is, we are reacting to something thatneeds Umbrella Board approval to proceed (or not to proceed). We also act on recommendations by committees.

I have a personal list of goals for 2013. These are items that I believe need attention to improve our lives atProvidence Point. I have discussed these with the Umbrella Board members. Also, I announced them at both theboard training session for Umbrella Board and village board members, and at the beginning of the February UmbrellaBoard Meeting. They fall into the category of long range objectives, but I hope to complete them during the currentyear.

Here are the goals:

1. Develop and implement for the Umbrella Association and recommend to the villages a professionaland consistent approach to long-range maintenance planning and reserves.

We are not consistent across the villages in how we do this, and we have not presented the plans andbudgets in a clear and consistent way. In any organization such as ours, maintenance is a very big issue.Communities that do not handle maintenance and repairs can get into serious trouble and even fail. It isimportant that everyone who lives here, or considers living here, understand how maintenance budgets aredeveloped and what the impact is on our dues and our facilities.

Also, there are some big issues around this that we all have to consider. These include whether to “patchand repair” or to replace all siding on a building. Also, what do we do about windows that have not failedyet, but are near the end of their economic life? They could be replaced when siding is replaced at a farlower cost. Adoption of the best strategies and policies will require much study and discussion.

2. Develop and recommend approval for a clear definition of all committees of the umbrella board.

Most of the standing committees are well defined and well understood. However, there is some lack ofunderstanding about the roles of some of the committees, and how their membership is selected.

3. Work with the PMO staff to develop a clear definition of their duties and measurable goals.

There is a lack of understanding among some of our residents about the responsibilities of each PropertyManagement Office (PMO) department, and the responsibilities of each employee. Therefore, Ewert and Ihave started a program to work with the employees to assure that their job description reflects their actual

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duties. We follow this by working with the employees to develop measurable goals under each specificduty.

4. Obtain a clear definition of Providence Point clubs in place, how to develop new ones, and theirrelationship to the Umbrella Association, especially in regard to any financial issues.

The Activities Office has a list of all the clubs active at Providence Point. The Ad-hoc Committee forCommunications repeated the Community Spirit Committee’s recommendation that we develop an attractivebooklet with information on all these clubs and activities, plus information for residents on how to form anew club.

5. Improve Providence Point communications per Communications Committee Report.

All 55 of the recommendations made by this committee have been considered and in most cases eitherimplemented or plans have been made for their implementation. More work is required on some items.

6. Expand electronic communications and transactions. 1. Encourage use of email to communicate.

2. New website up and running with plans for further integration to maintenance program.

The idea is to increase communication while reducing paper reports, thus saving a tree or two. Generally,electronic communications and transactions are less expensive, so this could have a positive impact onour dues.

7. Develop and install an effective Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI) program.

We are constantly evaluating new and, hopefully, improved ways of doing things (see number 6 above).This program is meant to encourage positive change and make a record of ideas and solutions. The conceptis modeled on programs that have proven effective in other organizations.

8. Review all Umbrella Board Administrative Resolutions and Policy Resolutions and revise wherenecessary to bring into conformance with the Providence Point Declarations and with the UmbrellaBoard’s intent.

Many of the changes required are minor in order to conform the resolutions to our new Declarations. Othersrequire rewriting.

I have not reported on progress on these items. Many are, in fact, underway. I will report quarterly or more frequentlyon progress, so stay tuned.

Also, and even more important, the list is not finished. New ideas will surface from the boards, the committees,the PMO, and other residents. We will adjust the list accordingly, and we will inform everyone of our ongoingpriorities.

Darryl MarshallPresident, Providence Point Umbrella Association

There is incorrect information on page #29 of your telephone directory. The city of Issaquahchanged from the 5th District to the 41st District in the spring of 2012. Here are your Legislators:

Senator Steve Litzow (R) Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D) Rep. Judy Clibborn (D) 360-786-7641 - Olympia 360-786-7894 - Olympia 360-786-7926 -Olympia

Steve.litzow@leg.wa.gov 425-453-3037 - Local 425-453-3075 - LocalMarcie.maxwell@leg.wa.gov Judy.clibborn@leg.wa.gov

PROVIDENCE POINT OFFICES

4135-A Providence Point Drive SEIssaquah, WA. 98029:

Office phone: 392-9483Office fax: 392-2530

Ewert HilgemannCommunity Manager

Ewert@provpoint.com

Cynthia Wirtz ext 22Office Administrator

Cynthia@provpoint.com

Victoria Davenport ext 21Resident Coordinator

victoria@provpoint.com

Jennifer Barnes ext 28Accounting Manager

Jennifer@provpoint.com

Poonam Mehta ext 23Accounting Lead

Poonam@provpoint.com

Ron Coxon ext 29Accounting AssistantRon@provpoint.com

Lorri Palreiro/Genette AltarasPhone: 392-1222

Activities Coordinator/AssistantLorri@provpoint.com

Genette@provpoint.com

Security Gate/After Hours 392-2592

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EVERY MONDAY APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29TH

HAPPY HOUR5:00 p.m. South Community Building

Happy Hour every Monday night at the SouthCommunity Building in Forest Village at 5:00 p.m. Comeas you are. Bring something to drink and enjoy yourneighbors. This is a great way for people from all villagesto get to know each other.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS10:00 a.m. Collin Hall

They’re back! Free monthly blood pressure checks. Thisservice will be provided by a “Helping Hand Homecare”.Feel free to come and have your blood pressure checkin Collin Hall at 10:00 a.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND

SHOP & DINE “RENTON LANDING”10:00 a.m. Last Stop

Retail therapy? Let’s face it shopping does good thingsfor the soul. And the Landing doesn’t disappoint when itcomes to retail glee. Browse their local boutiques forone-of-a-kind finds or pick up some basics at yourfavorite brand-name stores.If shopping makes you hungry the Landing offers a widearray of dining options to tantalize your tastebuds. From

family-friendly restaurants you know and love to cozycafes you’ll be eager to try. A list of shops and diningoptions will be available for viewing in the activitiesoffice or go to www.thelandinginreton.com. The costof this trip is $5.00 for transportation. Signup Day isMarch 29. You can sign up in the activities officeon or after that date.

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MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED SENIOR DISCOUNTS SAME

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD

ALL VILLAGE LADIES BREAKFASTHOSTED BY HIGHLAND VILLAGE

9:00 a.m. Collin HallThis month’s Ladies breakfast is hosted by HighlandVillage and promises to be a fun one. Not only willyou enjoy breakfast but Goodwill is sponsoring avintage hat fashion show that’s guaranteed to takeyou back. So put on your vintage hats if you’ve gotthem and be a part of this fun morning.

Tickets are $5 per person (CASH ONLY) and go onsale March 18 in the activities office. Space islimited so don’t hesitate!

THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH

SEATTLE PREMIUM OUTLET MALLOR TULALIP CASINO9:30 a.m. Last Stop

Back by popular request, we’re heading back toMarysville to revisit the Seattle Premium Outlet Mall!With over 100 stores, find impressive savings atAdidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, Nike, PoloRalph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Shopperscan expect to find savings of 40% to 65% on namebrand label designer fashions. Put on your walking

shoes and get ready for an afternoon bargain shopping.

For those of you who enjoy our monthly casino visitsyou can sign up for this trip and be dropped off for afew hours of gaming fun! The cost of this trip is $7.00for transportation. Signup Day is March 29. You cansign up in the activity office on or after this date.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH

ALL VILLAGE SOCIAL HOUR5:00 p.m. Clubhouse

You’re invited to join this informal gathering ofProvidence Point residents on the 1st Thursday of themonth to enjoy the company of friends and theopportunity to meet new ones. New residents arealways welcome.

Please bring your own beverage and a snack to share.Remember to wear your nametag.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH

McCAW HALLSEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS

“DANCING QUEEN” WITH LESLIE JORDAN6:45 p.m. Last Stop

Two things we just can’t get enough of: ABBA andLeslie Jordan! Seattle Men’s Chorus is thrilled towelcome back Emmy Award-Winning actor andcomedian Leslie Jordan in this “mash-up” of comedyand music from one of our favorites — and yours —rock/pop sensation, ABBA. Fab costumes. Bootymovin’ songs. Side-splitting comedy. What more dothey need to say?!? The cost of this trip is $51.00 andincludes your 1st Tier seats and transportation.Tickets are now on sale in activities.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH

SEATTLE SYMPHONY “POPS”1:00 p.m. Last Stop

The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra — undeniably one ofthe best all-around dance bands — comes toBenaroya Hall to perform the music that put Dorseyand Frank Sinatra on the map. This is a season-ticket-holder event.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9TH

LUNCH AT THE ICON GRILL& SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

“TREASURES OF KENWOOD HOUSE”11:00 a.m. Last Stop

Your afternoon will begin with a truly unique diningexperience at the Icon Grill in downtown Seattle. TheIcon Grill has a delicious selection of seasonalofferings that change with the time of the year, as wellas some old time menu favorites. Today you’ll enjoylunch options off of their Eleven for $11 lunchtimespecial menu. A copy of the special menu is availablefor viewing in the activities office or you can go towww.icongrill.com.

Besides the wonderful food at the Icon Grill they arealso known for their abundant use of blown glass andeclectic art from many local artists. When you walkthrough the restaurant you’ll find yourself on aNorthwest art tour. This experience is sure to get youready for your Seattle Art Museum tour of the“Treasures of Kenwood House, London.”Today you’ll enjoy a privately led docent tour of theRembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: Treasures ofKenwood House, London exhibit.Within the neoclassical Kenwood House at Hamp-stead Heath on the outskirts of London, resides amagnificent painting collection known as the IveaghBequest. Kenwood is home to an exceptional collec-

tion of Old Master paintings, including major worksby Gainsborough, Hals, Rembrandt, Reynolds,Romney, Turner, Van Dyck, and many others. TheIveagh Bequest was donated to Great Britain byEdward Cecil Guinness, 1st Earl of Iveagh (1847–1927) and heir to the world’s most successful brew-ery. Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Gainsborough: Trea-sures of Kenwood House, London, a selection ofapproximately 50 masterpieces from the collection,is on tour at American museums for the first time.Among other treasures, the exhibition provides arare opportunity to see Rembrandt’s late Portrait ofthe Artist (ca. 1665), which has never left Europebefore.The exhibition from Kenwood House will becomplemented by a companion exhibition, EuropeanMasters: Treasures of Seattle. Featuring about 30works from local collections, the show traces theburgeoning enthusiasm for Old Master paintings inSeattle over the last 20 years. The cost of this trip is$22.00 for non-museum members and $9.00 formembers. The cost includes your admission, aportion of the docent and your transportation. Lunchis at your own expense. An 18% gratuity willautomatically be put on your bill. Signup Day isMarch 29. You can sign up in the activity officeon or after this date.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH

OUR PLACEASIAN INSPIRED DINNER BUFFET

5:30 p.m.Tonight you’re invited to enjoy an Asian themeddinner buffet celebrating spring and the promise ofsummer. Tonight’s menu will include:

Sweet & Sour PorkChicken Satay Skewers with Thai Peanut Sauce

Sesame Shrimp SaladStir Fried RicePot Stickers

Coffee & Tea

A cash bar will also be available with beer and wine.Tickets must be pre-purchased in the activities office.The cost is $15.00 per person.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH

5TH AVENUE “JERSEY BOYS”12:30 p.m. Last Stop

How did four blue-collar kids become one of thegreatest successes in pop music history? Find out atthe runaway smash-hit, JERSEY BOYS. Thisblockbuster phenomenon takes you up the charts,across the country and behind the music of Frankie

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Valli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifyingperformances of the golden greats that took these guysall the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: "Sherry,""Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You,""Dawn," "My Eyes Adored You," and more. This is aseason-ticket-holder event. Look under registerearly to see when we have scheduled a bus in May.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH

CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT“THE SPRING TRIO”3:00 p.m. Our Place

Come and enjoy the final concert of the seasonfeaturing the “Spring Trio”. Some of the works willinclude Schumann, Beethoven, Mozart and Lotti. Alsolight classics including Chi Mai by Morricone. Ticketsare $5.00 and include a post-concert wine reception.This concert is sponsored by the Resident EventsCommittee. Tickets are now on sale in activities.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH

BELLEVUE SQUARE9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Last Stop

Don’t miss a chance to ride in the comfort of theProvidence Point Shuttle through busy downtownBellevue. Let us do the driving for you, not to mention

the parking! Stay all afternoon or get in and out bylunch. The choice is all yours. The cost is $4.00 fortransportation. The return options are 12:00 p.m. or3:30 p.m. Sign up in the activities office anytime.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH

THE GARDEN CLUB TRAVELS TO FLOWER WORLD10:20 a.m. N. Community Building

Our first trip of the year we will travel to Flower Worldin Snohomish. We will enjoy a large selection ofbeautiful plants for pea patch, patio garden andcontainer gardens. We will stop at Maltby Café forlunch (at your own expense). Sign up will begin onApril 1st. The cost is $21.00; place your check in theGarden Club box when you sign up.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH

PINE LAKE SHOPPING CENTER1:00 p.m. Last Stop

We run a shuttle up to the Pine Lake Shopping Centeron Bellevue Square days. After the driver drops off theresidents returning from the 12:00 p.m. run fromBellevue Square he or she will pick up residents whowould like to spend an hour and a half shopping,banking or enjoying lunch. The shuttle will returnresidents to Providence Point at 2:30 p.m. This is afree service. Sign up in the activities office anytime.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17TH

CELEBRATE SPRING “HAPPY HOUR”5:30 p.m. Our Place

Celebrate spring with your friends and neighbors hereat Providence Point. Spring on into the activities officeand purchase your all-inclusive ticket for food, friendsand fun!

The menu includes:Deviled Egg Platter

Spinach Dip with Assorted Dipping BreadsChinese BBQ Pork

Polynesian Chicken Skewers

Also included is beer, wine, soda and a sweet surprise.Tickets are $15.00 and are all-inclusive. Tickets arenow on sale in activities.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH

5TH AVENUE AT ACT THEATER“GREY GARDEN”

1:00 p.m. Last stopLittle Edie is a dazzling socialite on a downward spiralinto a life of illusions and hoarded junk. Just exactlyhow did Jackie Kennedy's cousin end up living in adecaying 42-room mansion full of cats? First capturedin a cult-hit documentary, this true-story-turned-musicalwill take you on an unforgettable journey. The cost ofthis trip is $28.00 and includes your reserved seats andtransportation. Signup Day is March 29. You cansign up in the activity office on or after this date.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH

KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTERLYRIC LIGHT OPERA PRESENTS…

“SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS”6:30 p.m. Last Stop

Lyric Light Opera presents this barn-burning, axe-jumping seven times everything musical!Backwoodsman Adam Pontipee struts down from hismountain to find himself a bride from town. It’s love atfirst sight for Milly, a sweet and sassy gal who happilymarries him and heads back up the mountain for anidyllic live with Adam. And his six brothers? Add sixabductions of six town beauties, an avalanche, and along winter for one of the greatest dance shows of thespring, featuring songs such as Bless your BeautifulHide, Goin’ Courtin’ and Sobbin’ Women. The cost ofthis trip is $31.00 and includes your reserved seats andtransportation. Tickets on pre-sale in activities.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD

SKAGIT TULIP FESTIVAL &SHOPPING AND LUNCH IN LACONNER

9:00 a.m. Last Stop

Year after year this trip to the Skagit Tulip festivalcontinues to be one of Providence Point’s favoriteannual events.

Northwest Washington’s Skagit Valley comes alivewith brilliant color each spring. Acres and acres ofdaffodils, tulips, irises and lilies entice visitors to thetowns of La Conner and Mt. Vernon. Visitors come totake in the pastoral beauty, and enjoy the annualfestivities. The flowers viewing season begins in midto late March with a rainbow of tulips taking centerstage in April. After driving by the most spectacularfields and stopping at a few of them you’ll have freetime in La Conner to grab a bite to eat and to shopbefore heading back home. The cost of this trip is$14.00 for transportation. Bring extra cash for lunchand also some of the bigger fields have a smallentrance fee. Signup Day is March 29. You can signup in the activity office on or after this date.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH

SPECIAL BOOK CLUB MEETING7:00 p.m. Clubhouse

The Providence Point Book Club will meet at7:00pm on Wednesday, April 24th in theClubhouse. (Note change of venue)

This is a special meeting as we will have a specialguest: Jane Isenberg, author of the book The Bonesand the Book, will join our discussion. Ms. Isenbergwill listen to our discussion, provide input and answerquestions. As some of you are aware, the author livesright here in Providence Point.

Critical praise for The Bones and the Book:

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This book “has a broad subtext: the quintessentiallyAmerican topic of reinventing oneself. Morespecifically, the novel is a charming and often movingportrait of Seattle’s Jewish community, past and nearpresent.” (The Seattle Times)“Past and present collide in this complex, compellinghistorical mystery. Using the classic elements ofhidden manuscript and mysterious corpse, the authorbuilds a highly original story that is both deeply Jewishand uniquely American. Set in two wildly contrastingtime periods, but rooted in the immigrant experience,the novel deftly explores the mysteries of difference,identity, loneliness, love, betrayal--and family.”(Lev Raphael, author)

“Isenberg’s story pulled me in right from the startlingprologue. The twin historical stories of Aliza andRachel are compelling and poignant. The lives of thesewomen in 1900 and 1965 are beautifully woventogether, the strands balancing each other as eachdiscovers her strengths and revises her own identityas a woman and as a Jew.”(Sharon Newman, author)

“This is a fascinating story using a hidden manuscriptand an unknown corpse … [T]he reader is treated to ataste of [two] historical periods in a mystery sure tokeep you turning the pages.” (C.K. Crigger, Staff Writerfor Roundup Magazine)

“Come and join our lively discussion. All are welcome.Call Barbara Beyers with any questions. (391 5952)

THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH

DINE OUT “LYNN’S BISTRO”4:15 p.m. Last Stop

Lynn’s Bistro is an intimate 36-seat French restaurantset in the heart of Kirkland. With soft green walls, whitetablecloths and fresh flowers on every table it makes fora relaxing and soothing atmosphere to experiencefirsthand the distinctive commingling of Asian andFrench cuisine. The menu features escargot, Frenchonion soup, duck breast, pork tenderloin and Lynn’ssignature crab cakes to name a few. Daily specialsround out the evening menu with homemade dessertsadding a delightful finish. Don’t miss the crème brulee,chocolate mousse cake or Lynn’s specialty, crepes filledwith ice cream, fresh berries and topped with chocolatesauce.

MyLinh Tran is the founder, owner, chef, the reservationtaker and even at times, the server at Lynn’s Bistro. Thisintimate, feminine and ever so refined restaurant isbasically a one woman show. In the early 1980s MyLinhapprenticed with Dominique Place, arguably the city’smaster saucier and classical French chef, so it’s nosurprise that her sauces are as fragrant and complex asthose of her mentor. She built her reputation as shemoved around the country serving as sous chef at Ten

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Ten in Houston, then presiding for five years as headchef at New York’s Lavana Moon before coming backto Seattle as head chef at Crepe de Paris in RainierSquare. In the summer of 2001, MyLinh finally openedthe first restaurant that she can call her own, Lynn’sBistro and Fine Catering. With her life experiences inAsia and around the United States, MyLinh hastranslated her journey into the Asian-accented Frenchcuisine that she proudly serves today. Lynn’s offersa 3-course fixed menu for $30 and for the moreadventurous diner a 3-course dinner for $40. A copyof the menu is available for viewing in the activitiesoffice or go to www.lynnsbistro.com. The cost of thistrip is $6.00 for transportation. Dinner is at your ownexpense. Signup Day is March 29. You can signup in the activity office on or after this date.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH

CONFIDENTIAL DATA DISPOSAL DAY8:00 a.m. – Noon

Confidential Disposal is returning to Providence Pointon Friday, April 26, from 8:00 am to noon.

For $25.00, cash or check only, you are allowed upto 8 boxes, plastic bags, or paper bags. No 3-ringbinders or newspapers will be accepted.

Confidential Disposal will be providing door-to-doorpick-up service, so you won’t have to haul thoseheavy boxes or bags yourself.

Call Victoria at PMO to be scheduled for a pick-up byTuesday, April 24. Her phone number is, 392-9483ext.21.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26TH

RESIDENT EVENTS PRESENTS… 50’S COFFEE HOUSE POETRY SLAM

& JAZZ NIGHT5:30 p.m. Our Place

Put on your turtlenecks, sunglasses, berets and lovebeads and join the other Providence Point cool catsand hipsters for a “finger snapping” 50’s Coffee Houseexperience. The evening will begin with a happy hoursocial from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. You’ll enjoy wine, coffeeand an appetizer buffet catered by Pacific Northwest.Also during this period you’re encouraged to sign upto read a poem. You do not need to be a poet to read,you can bring your favorite poem written by anyone.Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy readings and a3 piece jazz combo who’ll play intermittently duringthe event. The cost of this 3 snap event is $15.00 andis all-inclusive. Tickets are on sale beginning April1st in the activities office. Please make checkspayable to Resident Events.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH

SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATER“BOEING, BOEING”1:00 p.m. Last Stop

It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’tbe happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous steward-esses all engaged to him without knowing about eachother. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when hisfriend Robert comes to stay and a new and speedierBoeing jet throws off all of his careful planning. Soon allthree stewardesses are in town simultaneously, timidRobert is forgetting which lies to tell to whom, andcatastrophe looms. A riotous farce that recently en-joyed hit revivals in London and New York, BoeingBoeing is now set to arrive in Jet City—fasten your seatbelts! This is a season-ticket-holder event.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH

SUNDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE2:00 p.m. Clubhouse

This month’s movie will be shown on the large T.V. inthe Clubhouse on the 4th Sunday. Light refreshmentswill be available and hopefully a brief discussion beforeor after the film. I would like to hear from you with anysuggestions you may have.

Do you have any DVDs to share “Great Moldy Oldies”or Great Cowboy Flicks? Call Bobbie Royalty 392-4280. See you April 28, at 2:00 p.m. and consult Chan-nel 8 for the movie title.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH

LUNCH AT THE ICON GRILL& SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

“TREASURES OF KENWOOD HOUSE”11:00 a.m. Last Stop

This trip will be an exact replica of the April 9th trip. Seedetails on page? Signup Day is March 29. You cansign up in the activity office on or after this date.

ON YOUR OWN

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH

HIGHLIGHTING NATIONAL HISTORY DAY11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Old Train DepotCalling all past and present teachers and librarians (buteveryone else is invited, too)! The top 8 -10 contendersamong 400 contestants from Issaquah’s Liberty HighSchool will be presenting their entries in a statewidecompetition on the 2013 National History Day theme,“Turning Points in History.” Their projects called for

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extensive research through libraries, archives,museums, oral history interviews and historic sites.Contestants were required to analyze and interprettheir sources and draw conclusions about their topics’significance in history. You’ll enjoy getting today’sstudents perspectives on history and seeing howtechnology and inspiration are enhancing educationtoday.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served.For more information, contact the Issaquah HistoryMuseums at 392-3500 or info@issaquahhistory.org.

REGISTER EARLY

THURSDAY, MAY 2ND

5TH AVENUE THEATER “JERSEY BOYS”12:30 p.m. Last Stop

How did four blue-collar kids become one of thegreatest successes in pop music history? Find out atthe runaway smash-hit, JERSEY BOYS. Thisblockbuster phenomenon takes you up the charts,across the country and behind the music of FrankieValli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifyingperformances of the golden greats that took theseguys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:"Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My EyesOff You," "Dawn," "My Eyes Adored You," and more.How did four blue-collar kids become one of thegreatest successes in pop music history? Find out atthe runaway smash-hit, JERSEY BOYS. Thisblockbuster phenomenon takes you up the charts,across the country and behind the music of FrankieValli and The Four Seasons. Experience electrifyingperformances of the golden greats that took theseguys all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:"Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Can't Take My EyesOff You," "Dawn," "My Eyes Adored You," and more.The cost of this trip is $34.00 and includes your floorseats and transportation. Signup Day is March 29.You can sign up in the activity office on or afterthis date.

SATURDAY JUNE 15TH

NORTHWEST SOUND MENS CHORUSBARBERSHOP SHOW

1:45 Last StopDid you enjoy The Music Man? Do you like musicwithout shouting accompanied by the twanging andbanging of way too loud guitars and drums?  Howabout the mellow sound of mature male voicesblending in perfect harmony?  If so, then you like thesound of barbershop harmony!  Why not plan to joinyour neighbors and attend the spring show of the

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award winning Northwest Sound Men’s AcappellaChorus for a fun filled afternoon on June 15th at LakeSammamish High School in Bellevue.Under the direction of Donny Rose, this internationallyknown group of men ranging in age from 20 to 85 havewowed audiences throughout the Northwest since1985.  As members of the Barbershop Harmony Societythey have won repeated regional championships andperformed in International competitions across theUnited States and Canada.  This show will feature boththe chorus and a series of Barbershop Quartets singingsongs that you know and love along with some youhave never heard but will never forget.  The choruspromises an afternoon that will engage and entertainyou so grab a neighbor and join the fun.

The ticket price for this show is $15 for seniors and arenow on sale through the Activities Office for the 2:30PM show.  If we get 12 who want transportation we’llrun a bus and the cost will be an additional $4 fortransportation.  Sign up any time in the Activities Office

For those who can provide their own transportationtickets can be purchased for either the 2:30 PM or the7 PM show from Bill Hickman at 425 427-9131 or directfrom the chorus on the Internet athttp://northwestsound.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

FRIDAY, MAY 10TH

MEADOW VILLAGEHAWAIIAN SPRING FLING

5:00 p.m. Our PlaceMeadow Village residents put on your Hawaiian shirtsand muumuus if you have them and join your neighborsfor a springtime party. Enjoy hearty Polynesianappetizers and learn the hukilau.

Menu:Tropical Fruit Platter or Skewers

Noodle Ramen SaladCoconut Chicken Skewers

Polynesian Sweet & Sour MeatballsHawaiian Punch & Coffee

Beer & Wine available for purchase

Tickets are $12.00 per person. Make yourreservations in the activities office by May 6th. Makechecks payable to PPHO.

FRIDAY, MAY 17TH

“WOMEN WHO WINE” AGAIN5:00 p.m. Clubhouse

The Resident Events Committee cordially invites theLadies of Providence Point for an evening of greatwine, good food (including lots of chocolate), a funspecial guest and a chick–flick Friday, May 17th. Moredetails to come. The cost is $15.00 if you have a“Women Who Wine” tee shirt and $25.00 if you needto order a shirt. The ticket price funds a portion of yourevening and the rest is made possible through thefundraising efforts of the Resident Events Committee.Tickets go on sale April 15th in the activities office.Tickets are limited and this event always sells out!

DATES AND TIMES FOR YOUR BOOK SALEat

Collin Hall

Friday evening, June 77:00 pm - 8:30 pm FOR RESIDENTS ONLY

Saturday, June 89:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sunday, June 911:00 am - 2:30 pm

Please bring your gently used books to the library (NorthCommunity Building) except for:encyclopedias, old textbooks, and old reference books.

VHS TAPES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE LIBRARYTHE WEEK OF THE SALE BEGINNING JUNE 1ST

MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATEDBOOKS FOR THE SALE…OUR TEAM AND

RESIDENTS THANK YOU.!

BOOKS TOO MANY OR HEAVY TO MOVE?You’ve had a successful spring cleaning and purging ofbooks ready to find more at the book sale. Need helptaking your donation to the library?

Please call or e-mail Shirley at 425-557-2985 orshihil@yahoo.com.

Thank you for considering your library by making thesedonations.

THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING FOR THE BOOKSALE BUT WONDERING WHAT YOU MIGHT WANT

TO DO?We’re looking for a few good volunteers. In the past othershave enjoyed the chance at working with other book loversas well as meeting other residents. Many assignmentsare available. See if at least one of the following doesn’tinterest you:

Box scroungers – medium sized boxes from grocery orliquor stores so that heavy books won’t break the backs

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of our wonderful volunteers. On good authority, the QFC atPine Lake begins accumulating boxes and stacking them ona high sided cart for the taking after 10:00 a.m. Most popularlyneeded are the berry and pepper boxes which can bedelivered to the library or notify Shirley for pick-up: 425-557-2985 or shihil@yahoo.com.

Cashiers, restockers, baggers, talleyers – for various shiftsduring the sale

Appetizer donors – for the social; cheese/crackers anddesserts

Sign Posters – posting signs within the community at localbusinesses; signs will be done ahead of time by Shirley

Set-up Crew – setting books on the tables Friday morning inpreparation for the sale

Tear-down Crew – boxing up remaining books after the sale

NORTH COMMUNITY BUILDING DISPLAY CASEWanda Hickman will be the contact for those of you who havespecial collections that you would like displayed in our lockedcabinet for a period of one month. If you are interested pleasecall Wanda at 427-9131 or email wandjaneece@gmail.com.

PROVIDENCE POINT COMPUTER GROUPThe Computer Club meets in Collin Hall each Monday at 9:00a.m., September through May. Sessions cover a variety oftopics from basic to advance. The first Monday of each monthis reserved for beginner topics. There is always a time formembers to ask questions on and off the day’s topic. Yearlydues are $30 which covers the cost of the instructor andlesson handouts. Dues are at a reduced rate of $15 forsessions through May.

FOOD AND WINE SOCIETYThe Food and Wine Society is a membership club which isopen to anyone who wishes to join. The yearly dues are$20.00 per person. There are approximately 10 people onthe Board who decide the activities. We usually go to arestaurant or Club for dinner every two months. If you wouldlike to join or would like more information, please call RebeccaMudgett 392-2279 or Juanita Harms 391-7321.

JOIN YOUR COMMUNITY CHORUSThe Bellepoint Chorus rehearsals are on Thursdays at 2:00p.m. at Bellewood. No auditions required. Come and be a partof a group that brings music and joy to local nursing homesand senior residences. For more information please callBarbara Biggs at 837-0349 or Vi Green at 392-8531.

KNITTERS & NEEDLEWORKING GROUPAre you a knitter? Do you have any needlework projects youenjoy? Did you know we have a group that meets everyWednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse? This is achance to work together and socialize on a weekly basis.If you have any questions about the group just drop bythe clubhouse.

QUILTERS GROUPAre you interested in quilting? We have a group ofquilters that meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in theCraftroom at the North Community Building (Library).Our group makes children’s quilts for “Project Linus.” fyou have any questions call Eileen Tobey at 557-1573.

PINOCHLEThe pinochle players meet in the multi-purposeroom at Collin Hall, Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

SHANGHAI RUMMYMeets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at theClubhouse. For more information call Dolly Jensen at391-6725.

BRIDGEBridge, every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in the CommunityBuilding. Drop-ins welcome. Questions? Call JoyceGrant after 4:00 p.m. at 391-3898.

BRIDGE FOR FUNMeets every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi-purposeRoom. This group is for anyone who is interested inbrushing up on your game or may have just finished abeginning bridge class. Everyone is welcome.

DUPLICATE BRIDGETUESDAYS, 6:30 p.m.

N. Community BuildingFor more information contact Glen Buckholt, 391-7780or Mary Lou Standerfer, 837-1466.

TO THE POINT DEADLINEThe deadline for news and articles for the To The Pointnewsletter is always the fifth of the month for thefollowing month. The next deadline is May 5, for the June2013 newsletter. Please submit all articles tolorri@provpoint.com if you don’t have a computer pleasesubmit them typed or neatly written to the activities office.

P.E.O. MEMBERS?Attention active P.E.O.s, come join our informalgatherings for fellowship and fun. Please call JeanGreen at 391-0855 or Carol Finch at 313-3120.

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATIONDo you have questions about health insurance? CallSHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)at 1-800-397-4422.

BULLETIN BOARD OF FAITHS & RELIGIONSReligious gatherings, services, and events may beposted on the appropriate bulletin board in theinformation room in the lower level of Town Hall, located

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near the activity office. Please keep size small. If youhave questions call Ginny Johnson at 313-9359.

MAGAZINESPlease bring your old magazines to Collin Hall’sInformation Center located around the corner as youenter through the lower parking lot. A white shelving unitis marked and available for you to put them in. JoyceGrant will take them to HARBORVIEW MEDICALCENTER in Seattle for the patients to enjoy. (Pleasetake the address labels off.) Because this is a staterun hospital no religious magazines will beaccepted. Please also note that extremely out datedmaterials are not enjoyable. Please use yourrecycling container to dispose of these publications.

ISSAQUAH PHILHARMONICThe Issaquah Philharmonic is an all volunteerorchestra supported in part by the City of IssaquahArts Commission. We rehearse Mondays at 7:30 p.m.here at Providence Point. We are currently in need ofstring players. For more information call Kathy (425)644-7246.

KNIT OR CROCHET FOR MARIANWOOD’SPRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Help create Prayer Shawls for residents and patientsof Marianwood. Recipients and their families deeplyappreciate this expression of love and care. For moreinformation, or to donate Lion Brand “Homespun” yarn,contact Marianwood Auxiliary member PaulineJennings, a Providence Point resident, at 392-4194, orChaplain Johann Neethling at Marianwood.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITYWOMEN

has an active branch in Issaquah. For moreinformation call Kathryn at (425) 970-3993 or Jane at(425) 557-3785.

POOL NEWSKey pad locks were installed on the doors leading tothe pool. This is to meet the new King County HealthDepartment Safety Code. The combination for thekeypad lock is 1465.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUPTime: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2nd Monday of the month.Place: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 745 Front StreetSouth, Issaquah. Group Leader: Carin Mack, MSW.For further information: contact Providence Pointresident Phil Tompkins, 391-6941.

Guide to Advertisers

BEAUTY OR PERSONAL

Connie Leung 6

Mary Kay 9

DENTAL & MEDICAL

Family Resource 9Homecare

Providence Marianwood 6

Sound Options 9

Synergy Homecare 10

Thomas Quickstad DDS 6

DINING

Holiday Inn Junipers 3

BANK & FINANCIAL

We Speak Medicare 9

Seeley & Assoc. LLC 9

REAL ESTATE

Bellewood Retirement 8

Choice 5

Coldwell Banker Bain 4Real Estate

Fairwinds, Redmond 7

John L. Scott 6

Spiritwood 14

Windermere 10

HOME REPAIR SERVICES

Alonzo Anderson 13 Residential Painting

Automeister 6

Autoworks of Issaquah 10

Gilman Auto Body 12

Michael’s Carpet 6Cleaning

National Door 9

Ron Lievens 7

Rosman Home Projects 10

Shelf Genie 12

Woolsey Carpet Cleaning 6

PROVIDENCE POINT DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BUSINESS INCLUDING THOSE WHICH MIGHT ADVERTISE IN THIS PUBLICATION 19

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Helping Handat Providence Point

Hi neighbor, I am your helping hand atProvidence Point, and I live here, too. What doyou need help with? Transportation, errands,shopping, help with meals, appointments,excursions, laundry, animal care or some handywork? Please stop struggling and call me.Whatever it is, together we can figure out how toget it done. Call Sue (425) 392-4567.

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In MemoriamMike McComb

Garden VillagePassed Away February 26, 2013

Angela GuyotCenter Village

Passed Away February 27, 2013

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